Pretty and Polished!

Hello my beauties! I hope you have had a nice weekend - perhaps Halloween celebrations? I went out on Saturday night, as a vampire, after changing my mind from dressing up as a cat and it was a brilliant night out! I was planning on having a catch-up blogging session yesterday but I spent 90% of the day asleep, nursing a hangover and lounging in my pjs - I only surfaced for Homeland haha!

Eeee scary!! Dress from ASOS, necklace from Topman, clutch bag from Primark, shoes from Miss-guided

 

Anyway, today's post is about simple, well-polished make-up that makes me look healthy and glowy - a real thumbs up in Autumn/Winter! You may be thinking, where is your dark wine coloured lipstick that is the Autumn must have? Well, I just feel that neutral tones make me look healthier and it doesn't look too summery because I haven't been using highlighter: a well defined, greyish, contoured eye, peachy cheeks and a glossy nude lip.

 

L-R MUA Gel Liner in Underground, Avon Ideal Flawless foundation in Ivory, MAC lipstick in Lovelorn, L'Oreal Color Riche Golden Naturals Blond lipstick in Velvet Gold, Natural Collection Blusher in Peach Melba, MUA Undressed palette, Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl in Nude, Collection Illuminating Touch Concealer, No7 Lip Liner in 20 Nude

 

 

On some days throughout the week, I've worn my ELF lipstick in Barely Bitten which is a gorgeous muted red shade that helps tie it in with Autumn.

 

 

I'm going to spend tonight pampering, watching Made In Chelsea and catching up on sleep!

 

Love, Juliette xo





The A/W Face

Good evening! I have been loving the transition from Summer into Autumn: wearing my chunky knits and swapping bronzer for blusher. For the past couple of weeks I have been wearing simple winged eyeliner, contoured eyeshadow and a deep berry, almost purple lip. It's been sad to see my coral lipsticks go to the back of the draw, but it's good to welcome a change!

Avon Ideal Flawless foundation in Ivory, MAC Sculpting Cream in Naturally Defined, Naked 2 palette, Natural Collection liquid eyeliner in Black, Collection Lasting Perfection concealer in Light 2, MAC Creme Blush in Posey

Topshop lipstick in Inhibition and Avon Little Red Dress lipstick in Vino Royale

I like to first line my lips with my No7 lip pencil in Fire for longevity, and then with my lip brush I work a small amount of Inhibition onto my lips and blend in with the lip pencil, almost like a stain. I then go over the centre of my lips with Vino Royale to make it look glossier and more of a dark cherry colour.

I do apologise for the blurry and very pose-worthy photo, it was for Instagram, but here is an example :D

I'm still getting over my cold so I'm going to spend this weekend trying to get better and do lots of homework and studying! Joy!!

Love, Juliette xo

Autumn Haul!

Happy Saturday! So recently, I have been buying lots of nice items of clothing ready for Autumn/Winter. I suffer from Reynaud's Syndrome which to put it straight, is very poor blood circulation. So whatever temperature you may class as cold, I will be freezing and it mainly effects my hands and feet. So I am all for chunky knits and thick-soled boots! And as much as I hate the Winter because of my condition, I can't help but love the fashion. All of these beauties will come in handy for college too.

Koala print blouse with studded collar from Primark £12

Bat wing cutout top from Topshop £14

Jumper with coloured flecks from Topshop £26

Striped top from H&M £7.99

Cable knit cardigan from H&M £14.99

'Leigh' jeans from Topshop £38

Pixie boots from M&S Outlet £12.50 (was originally £25)

Boots from Primark £18

Abacus Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots from ASOS £40

Fingers crossed these will keep my tootsies warm! I've been pairing my boots with some thick cabled socks in either black, brown, beige and grey and they have looked lovely. They should be featured on future OOTD posts I hope :)

I'm going out tonight, so if I remember I will take some snaps of my outfit and my face and do a post for you all tomorrow. I'm super excited - going to let my hair down!

Have a lovely day

Love, Juliette xo