October Faves

I should be using this time to write my essay on the representation of homosexuality in British TV drama but instead I'm going to postpone that to give you all my October favourites! Oops naughty...

I LOVE autumn and everything that comes with it, although I feel I am getting excited for Christmas way too early this year :/ Me and my friends (including Sophie!) snuck upstairs at a Halloween party last week to listen (and drunkenly sing along) to Christmas songs! 

I actually can't wait!

Anyway back to October, here are a few things I was loving over the month...

Topshop Jumper

I bought this a while back and you can see here, and I have been wearing this so much this month, it goes with everything, it's so soft, and I love the colour and the marled look.

 Liz Earle bronzer

I got this as a freebie when I subscribed to Look magazine along with a lip gloss and the cleanse and polish, which was amazing! It's such a nice colour and it's such a good quality product. I've been wearing it every single day and I love it!

 Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch

My boyfriend bought this for me in September when he came into a bit of money because he knew that I wanted it for ages and ages and he's lovely! I cannot even explain how much I love it, I wear it every day even if I'm not doing anything. It goes so well with my pyjamas! 

Topshop Bobble HatI was really ill at the start of October with the flu and so when I was on the mend I treated myself to this hat to prevent further illness, protect me from the cold and because it's really pretty!

Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel

As you all know this is a limited edition so as soon as it was released again I snapped it up! It's such a lovely smell, if you haven't already go and sniff it, I've already used this whole bottle :( so I'll have to pick up another one asap!

 Burts Bees Miracle salve

It's getting so cold now and I always have the same old problem every year, cold chapped sore old lady hands. So I've been keeping this in my bag to put on whenever they start to get dry and it really works to keep them soft.

Ipod

Bit of a different one to finish off! I recently started using my ipod again and I've rediscovered my love for it! I used to listen to music on my iphone but it drains the battery, and to have my whole music libary on there really takes up space. So I whipped this out, charged it up, updated the songs and I love it. 

Fave blogger: Spider leg lashes

I've recently discovered her blog and love it, she does such good beauty reviews and also has really nice taste in fashion! Her blog is great so go take a look :)

Other faves: 

Fun's Some Nights album

series 1 of Revenge!

Guest-ober!

Thanks for reading!

What have you been loving this month?

Georgia x

P.S. Check out the new Wishlist feature I have added to my blog, it shows a list of things I have been lusting after and links to where you can get them, I also update it pretty much everyday when I'm browsing and see something I like!

P.P.S. My boyfriend is doing Movember this year! I did a post about it which you can see here, and this is his fundraising page!

Guest-ober is over!

Hello and happy Halloween! 

I hope you have all enjoyed my guest-posts this month as much as I have!

Unfortunately it's now over but I shall have a think what other month I can put Guest in front of and definitely do this again! 

I thought I'd take the time to thanks all the lovely ladies that helped me out this month and tell you all about why I am a regular reader of all their blogs :)

Week 1 - Helen from the Love Cats Inc.

Helen is a Journalism student just like me and her blog is full of her amazing OOTD's, every single time I see one of her posts, I end up wanting to buy the whole outfit! She is such a profesh blogger, with regular posts, constant Twitter updates and this has meant that her blog is successful, and more importantly, trusted by her loyal followers. So I'm sure you already have, but if you haven't go and follow her blog, you will not be disappointed!

Week 2 - Laura from Laura's all made up

Laura's blog is one of the first blogs I ever followed! She writes really good reviews and I love her Nail art posts. She recently did some Halloween nails which were soooo cute, and I admire anyone with a steady enough hand to do nail art! I was so glad that she chose to do her Winter Nail Polish picks on my blog as it was really exciting for me to read as well as you guys! 

Week 3 - Georgia from Georgia Loves

She is my name twin! Georgia's is a blog I regularly read because it has the perfect mixture of Beauty and Lifestyle. She writes such good product reviews but also mixes it up with lifestyle post which is a really nice way to get to know the blogger! I loved her skincare guest post, she wrote in so much depth about each product, I really felt like I learnt a lot! 

Week 4 - Vanessa from Vanessa Eves

Every time Vanessa comments on my blog, or I get an email from her it makes me smile! She always seems so happy and excitable! Her blog is the same, she is a multi-talented lady who posts about food, outfits, organisational tips and her wedding Flower business! Her blog is always exciting whatever it is she's posting about, so go and take a look!

Week 5 - Clare from A bit of this and that.

To round off the month of Guest posting we had Clare tell us the current trends that she was loving, liking and just not getting! Her blog is exactly what it says on the tin, a bit of beauty a bit of fashion a bit of lifestyle and I really enjoy that variety! I like the way she writes and whatever the post is about, it's always interesting! So do go and check out her blog too :)

So that's all for now, thanks to all these lovely ladies! I hope you've enjoyed reading their posts this month :)

Georgia x

Guest-ober 5 | Clare from A bit of this and that

Hello Lovely People,

My name is Clare and I write at ‘A Bit of This and That’. My blog does what it says on the tin. I blog about beauty, fashion and lifestyle and anything else in between.

When Georgia asked me to write for her blog, I got excited. Then it came to the many (many) hours of thinking about what to write to you all about. As Georgia is a very fashionable lady I thought I’d give you two current styles or items that I am loving but also one thing that I’m not liking or just not getting.

My two favourites:

• Studs: One of my current favourite trends of the moment. They can be subtle like on the collars of shirts but can also be in your face like a good pair of heels. The great thing about this trend is that it is really easy to DIY something with studs, so you can be totally individual. My favourite example of studding that I own is my studded heels and bag that I bought from Ebay and Primark respectively.

• Galaxy Print: Now this one surprised me. When this trend came out, it was everywhere and I wasn’t sure of it, however recently have been trying to get out of my comfort zone and how did I do this? I bought a pair of galaxy print leggings. I got a few really nice comments from people, which made me happy. I showed off these leggings on my blog because I wanted to show you don’t have to be a skinny lady to wear the trends… us curvy ladies can too ( what do you think?

The Thing I don’t like:

• Creepers: I’m 22, but I feel like an old lady with these shoes. I don’t get them. I hope people don’t hate me for saying this but I think they are ugly and when you type in creepers into google you get many pictures of people with really nice outfits, which are ruined by these shoes. I wish someone would explain to me what is good about these shoes. Casing point is this picture. Maybe I’m just getting old.

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I would like to know what your favourite trends or fashion items, either leave me a comment below or come and chat with me on twitter or on my blog.

Till Next Time,

C

xxx

Guest-ober 4 | Vanessa Eves

 Hey guys! I'm Vanessa from www.vanessaeves.com and I'm delighted to be Georgia's guest blogger for the day. I'm going to share with you my top 5 items to instantly update your autumn/fall wardrobe with this season...

Now we all know the essentials needed for a basic winter wardrobe; black boots? Check. Brown boots? Check. Wool coat? Check. And so on.. But here's how to create a fresh new look this autumn without just buying new variations on the same old things .. (boring!)

1. Burgundy JeansNow if you already have this colour in your wardrobe, well done! You are officially bang on trend. They pair well with black & navy, but you can also get a little experimental and try them with other berry shades, or go classic with camel or cream.

Navy Snood

2. The Mega-SnoodI have about 4 of these in my wardrobe & I can't get enough, just chuck it over your head and go! So easy. No faffing about with tying a scarf 'just so', and get an oversized one and you'll look mega cute and cosy at the same time. Result!

3. Baroque Print Leggings

Now this trend was everywhere on the runway from Dolce Gabanna to Lanvin and Balmain, but if you don't fancy spending a years wages on an intricate baroque print jacket, then leggings is a great way to dip into the look. Now remember this IS a strong look, so keep it simple with a big black baggy knit and black wedges. Don't wear something tight fitting on your top half, and always remember with leggings you must have your top covering your bum! They are NOT trousers. 

Boohoo are doing a silver print version here for £10!

4. Khaki Green T Shirt

The military look swings back around every AW season, and an easy way to translate this into your wardrobe is by injecting some army green into your outfit. You could always invest in a khaki blazer but a simple t shirt will easily do the trick too! I just picked up a cute skull print t shirt in the New Look mid-season sale (mid-season already??) for only a fiver.

5. Studded Loafer

Mannish tailoring is huge again this season but if you don't want to end up looking like an uncool Dad (sorry but I'm not a fan of women in trouser suits with ties!) tip both your toes into this trend with a mannish loafer. The studded versions are my favourite as I find a normal loafer just a bit boring, (EVERYTHING is better with studs on it anyway!) wear with skinny jeans and a floaty, feminine blouse to soften them up.

Vanessaeves

Guest-ober 3 | Georgia loves

Hi girls! I’m Georgia and I blog over at Georgia Loves about all things beauty. Being a huge skincare fanatic I thought I’d write this guest post on the skincare products that I really can’t live without.

 My Skincare Heroes

(l-r) Champneys Super Rich Cleansing Balm, Alpha H Liquid Gold, Clarins Blue Orchid Oil, REN Vita- Mineral Day Cream, Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm & Balance Me Rose Otto Intensive Lip Salve

My skin isn’t anywhere near as nice as I’d like it to be so I’m always trying to perfect my skincare routine and I spend much more on skincare than I do on makeup...far too much actually! For reference my skin is normal with no dryness or oiliness, but it is prone to dehydration and my chin and cheeks are quite congested. What I look for in a skincare routine is a mixture of products that can prevent wrinkles, fade scars and reduce breakouts and blackheads.

Champneys Super Rich Cleansing Balm – Despite feeling that this product is so so so misleading because of its name, I am completely in love with it! It’s an oil based exfoliator that works beautifully. It’s gritty enough to exfoliate well but the oils mean that it doesn’t feel harsh and it doesn’t irritate my skin. I wouldn’t use this for cleansing because I wouldn’t want it anywhere near my eyes but it’s easily my favourite exfoliator and it smells good enough to eat. I use it 2-3 times per week and would recommend it for any skin type, if you like the consistency and texture of cleansing balms then I guarantee you’ll love this! 

Alpha H Liquid Gold – Alpha H Liquid Gold has probably had the biggest impact on my skin of all the skincare products I own (and believe me, there’s a lot!). It’s a glycolic acid based exfoliating treatment that I apply every second night after cleansing. You pop some onto a cotton pad and sweep it over your face and neck, avoiding your eyes and lips. I found it really weird to begin with that you don’t put anything over it and was worried that my skin wouldn’t be moisturised enough, but I can honestly say that the morning after applying this, my skin is the softest it has ever been. I’ve been using this for the last 4 months or so and there has been a huge reduction in the lines on my forehead and my laughter lines, and my skin overall just looks so much brighter and fresher. It has faded scars from past breakouts and my skin is noticeably less congested than it was before I began using it. Because Liquid Gold is acid based I’d be wary of this if you have sensitive skin but I really cannot rave about it enough.

Clarins Blue Orchid Oil – I’ve always been a huge fan of facial oils and this is my favourite of the lot. It’s aimed at dehydrated skin and using it about 3 times per week has really helped to prevent my skin looking dull. I apply 2-3 drops with my hands all over my face and neck and it sinks in straightaway and doesn’t leave a greasy residue or any shininess. My skin looks plumper the next morning and my foundation always applies so well the morning after using this. I adore the packaging too and the smell is amazing! You only use a tiny amount for each application too so it’s well worth the money.

REN Vita- Mineral Day Cream – For years I thought that a moisturiser was just a moisturiser...until I tried this one from REN. It doesn’t feel greasy at all and there’s no waiting for it to sink in, but it hydrates perfectly and makes my face feel firmer and look brighter. I don’t like the scent of many REN products, but the scent of this isn’t overpowering at all and I knew from the first time I tried this that I’ll be buying it time and time again, it’s definitely the perfect moisturiser for my skin. 

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm – I love love love this cleanser! How beautiful is the packaging?! It’s an oil based balm that I use every evening as my second cleanse because it’s so luxurious it feels much more like a treatment than your regular cleanser. You have the option of adding water to this to create a cleansing milk but I much prefer to apply this to a dry face and massage in, and then remove with a wet flannel. It makes my skin feel so clean, and really soft and pampered. It genuinely makes my skin look better than it does after I’ve had a facial! It soothes breakouts and generally just does wonders for my skin, I really can’t recommend it enough. If you don’t like the feel of oils on your face then you definitely won’t like this, but if you do then you need to buy this right now!

Balance Me Rose Otto Intensive Lip Salve – I never used to think of lip balm as a skincare product but when Glamour mag were giving this away with an issue a couple of months ago I couldn’t get over how much I liked it. It smells really strongly of essential oils which is a scent I adore, and it keeps my lips in such good condition. I keep one in my skincare bag so I use it morning and night, and I have another one that I keep in my makeup bag for during the day. My lips used to get quite dry and lipstick didn’t apply very well but I’ve had no problems with that since I started using this. Even though spending £12 on a lip balm is a bit mental...I’d definitely repurchase a million times over.

Thankyou so much to Georgia for letting me guest post on her blog and I hope you’ve all enjoyed reading! 

Georgialoves                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Guest-ober 2 | Laura's All Made Up

Hello! 

I'm Laura, from Laura's All Made Up - Beauty, Nail & Lifestyle Blog.

I was super happy when I received a message asking if I would

like to do a guest post on this blog. So thank you Georgia :) 

Any of you who do already read my blog will know that I LOVE nail varnishes! 

So I just had to include them in my post. Hope you like it... 

So now Autumn is here, Winter will be just around the corner.

Frosty mornings, nights in by the fire, Ugg boots & winter coats, not to mention all 

the festivities, including Bonfire Night and of course Christmas!

Personally I love the A/W seasons, and the fashion and colours that come with it.

So I wanted to share with you my top 5 nail colours for winter...

Nails Inc - Reeves Mews 032

This is probably the brightest shade out of my top 5. 

I picked this colour because it is similar to the colour of our Christmas Tree.

I would describe it as a light Teal shade. The formula is thick and applies well to 

the nails, giving opaque coverage with as little as one coat! 

This was part of my the Nails Inc Catwalk Collection which I posted here.

This retails for around the £11 mark, similar to all Nails Inc polishes.

MUA - Frozen Yoghurt 

I bought this as soon as it was released on MUA's website. 

It's a pretty lilac-blue shade. Although I'm not too sure why it's called

Frozen Yoghurt? I've never seen a lilac yoghurt.

Unfortunately the MUA nail polish brushes aren't the best, so you 

do have to put a good couple of coats of the polish on to get a good finish. 

But just look at the colour you end up with.. Definitely worth just £1! - Link

L'Oreal Colour Riche - You are worth it 617.

This gorgeous nude-grey shade reminds me of frost/ice/slush.

I'd never tried any L'Oreal polishes before this one, but I'm so glad I did!

I love the bottle, its almost like a miniature because it's so petite and slimline. 

But all this just adds to the sophisticated appearance.

This literally applies like a dream! With a wide, flat brush, opaque in just one coat! 

For me they are a little pricey at £4.99 each, but definitely worth it :)

No 7 - Violetta 70

This is a beautiful deep navy blue shade with purple undertones.

Everything about this polish is just luxurious and classy.

The thing I love most about the No7 polishes is that they glide on the nail so easily.

They have a wide, flat brush and an easy to hold bottle shape. 

You really would only need one coat of this to give the desired finish. 

Although they're a little pricey at £7, Boots occasionally do a £5 off No7 voucher.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri - Teal-y Fast

Once again, this polish reminds me of Christmas trees. 

This is a multi-tonal Teal colour with a metallic effect finish. 

It was released as part of the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fall Collection 2011.

It applies completely opaque with as little as one coat, similar to a lot of metallic polishes.

I love the shape of these bottles too. Available on Amazon for just £2.49!

If you'd like to see Part 1 of my Top 10 Nail Varnishes for A/W....

Click the image below to take you to my blog. 

Laura's blog

Thank you for reading and I hope you've enjoyed this post.

& Another Thank You to Georgia!