Elevate Your Autumn Beauty with the Basics!

Cue the warmer colour palettes and berry toned pouts, my Autumn beauty overhaul is about elevating your fall beauty look using the basics: illuminator, contour, concealer, eyeshadow and gloss.

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The Necessities: Moisturiser, Concealer & Coverage

I don’t need to point out that the change of season brings about changes to your skin, but I will remind you ladies that now is the time to add a little more hydration to your beauty routine. Cue, a moisturising mist! I’m particularly loving the Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Moisture Mist, as it helps to sooth the skin and boost moisture levels with Sodium Hyaluronate and Aloe Vera extract.

Prone to dark under eye circles or the occasional spot? Me too! But I’m concealing my late night eyes and hormonal pimples with Napoleon Perdis The One Concealer in Light, as it provides long lasting coverage and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Of course, a powder to set your base is a MUST in the colder months, and I swear by the Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish Powder with its silky, matte finish.

The Dimension: Highlighter, Contour & Eyeshadow

I might be a little late to the party, but I’ve just realised how important an illuminator is to your beauty routine, as it emphasises dimension by highlighting the high points of the face, and creates a healthy, youthful glow.  I love the low-maintenance, speedy application of the Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight, with it’s shimmery, oil free finish.

To create Kardashian inspired sculpted cheekbones, I use the Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Contour Kit with it’s three natural contour powders and three highlighting powders.

The Colour: Eyeshadow & Lips

Say hello to earthy colours and smokey neutral eyes, as part of Autumn’s colour palette. This gorgeous five swatch Becca Ombre Rouge Eye Palette is my weapon of choice this season, helping me to create statement worthy peepers, using rich, decadent colours – the chocolate for your eyes. As for the lips, keep them glossy and delicious with a deep berry tone, like this Mecca Cosmetica Tined Lip Stain (similar style here).

Beauty enthusiasts, I would love to hear what beauty staples you are using this Autumn. Drop me a comment below with your favourite brands or tips! x

90’s Cool: How To Style A Matching Set With Kenzo!

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Kenzo Eyes T-shirt, Kenzo Eyes Skirt, Rubi Shoes Jamieson Lace Up Heels, Seed Heritage Fedora (similar style here), Pandora Starshine Stackable Ring, Pandora Starshine Solitaire Ring.

It’s a matter of all eyes on me (literally) as I style my new, cheeky Kenzo two piece, in a casual meets cool girl getup. From the very first moment I unwrapped this exciting parcel, I was instantly reminded of my 90’s childhood and how matching two pieces were seriously a thing, although back then they included some sort of frill, floral print or checkered motif. While they still create a strong, visual statement, matching sets should be styled thoughtfully, toeing the line between coordinated and cool. Presenting my Top 4 Tips to Styling A Matching Set.

1. Be loud and proud. You’ve already made the bold decision to pull of a matchy matchy look, so own it! Almost every time I have worn this two piece I have someone compliment the quirky eye print and ask me where it’s from. It just screams attention!

2. Choose accessories that complement the tone of your two piece. Quirky, mysterious and a little offbeat are the words I would use to describe this funky Kenzo print, so I’ve teamed this matching set with a fedora for a little extra edge.

3. Casual > formal footwear. There’s no room for stiletto’s in this cool girl getup, so instead I’m swapping a refined heel for a block sandal. Otherwise, a cute ankle boot could do the trick!

4. Relaxed hair has flair. If your vibing effortless, then nothing says undone like a quaff of relaxed waves. Remember updo’s add a formal element, so let that hair down girl and don’t forget to add a serum to your roots to banish flyaways!

Do you have your own tip for wearing a matching set? I would love to hear it in the comments below, or even link me to your styled two piece getup!

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Va Va Voom: The 7 Hair Styling Tools Your Tresses NEED!

Looking to add more volume to your locks? Look no further fashionista’s as I’ve rounded up my favourite 7 hair styling tools to help create a little va-va-voom throughout your main mane!

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1. Schwarzkopf  Osis+ Soft Glam Prime Prep Spray. Introducing the perfect primer for your tresses. Helping to detangle even the most complex knots, simply spritz damp hair and style as necessary. Did I mention this one doubles as a heat protector against styling tools? Now that’s a double whammy!

2. Schwarzkopf Osis+ Soft Glam Plumping Shine Mousse. Having dead straight hair, I find my roots lack volume, so for me, a styling mousse is an absolute necessity. What I love about the Plumping Shine Mousse is that it gives my limp locks extra body without weighing down my the roots with product. But the best part? It doesn’t create that crunchy hair texture that other mousses do.

3. Schwarzkopf Osis+ Soft Glam Strong Glossy Holdspray. Let’s be real, that rigid hold and chemical scent of home brand hairspray just doesn’t cut it anymore. Instead, I’m opting for a more natural hold and texture of the Strong Glossy Hairspray. Not only does this product have a deliciously fruity fragrance, but it leaves hair with a healthy shine and is super easy to brush out.

4. Superfood Hair Masques. Part of a three step treatment, Superfood Hair Masques contain the highest quality ingredients including Macadamia Oil, Acai Berry, Argan Oil, Manuka Honey and Coconut Oil. Each treatment targets different concerns, helping to restore moisture, retain a healthy scalp, control hair loss and provide nourishment to damaged locks.

5. CloudNine Original Iron. It wasn’t too long ago that I reviewed the CloudNine Original Iron, but it’s given me fabulous hair days since, with it’s heat control settings and speedy heating process. Definitely a must-have hair styling tool for creating seriously slick, straight hair.

6. Stefan Hair Brush. Brush out any tough knots with the perfectly pink Stefan Teezer Brush. Extra points go to it’s miniature “handbag friendly” size.

7. Stefan Blowdryer. Dry your hair in a speedy fashion with the two temperature setting of the iconic Stefan Blowdryer. Equipped with a detachable heat concentrator to minimise damage and control airflow, you can kiss those nasty flyaways good bye!

Do you have a favourite hair styling product that I don’t know about? From one beauty enthusiast to another, I’de love to hear it – so please leave me a comment below!

How To Style An All White Outfit!

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Talulah Loving Me Shift Dress, Seduce Pamela Jacket, Wittner Goodwin Heels, Michael Kors Jet Set Cross Body Bag, Pandora Disney Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach Charm, Pandora Starshine Stud Earrings, Pandora Starshine Ring, Pandora Starshine Solitaire Ring, Hearts of Pandora Ring.

Styling an all white outfit certainly sounds like an easy concept, would you agree? Yet, more often than not it can come across too stark, too coordinated and too (for lack of a better word) boring! Piece by piece, I’m adding more white garments to mix and match with to form a seriously sophisticated ensemble. Presenting my tips and tricks to styling an on point, all white getup.

1. Choose interesting silhouettes. The high neckline of this Talulah Shift Dress, instantly grabs the eye, creating a bold and sophisticated visual statement. I’ve also contrasted the floaty silhouette of this shift with a streamline blazer to create clean lines and balanced structure.

2. Your lip colour is everything! You may be working with neutrals, but there’s no better opportunity to inject some colour with a bold pout. I recommend something flirty and feminine, like this pinky peach hue, Gerard Cosmetics Ballet Slipper.

3. Sparkle with two tone accessories. Silver is probably the go-to metal when working with white, but a splash of gold adds some much needed warmth and vibrancy to an all white outfit.

4. Don’t be afraid to add black. Break up tonal dressing with some statement black accessories. Given that black comes from the same neutral colour palette, it won’t look out of place. I’m teaming my all white outfit with a basic black heel and matching cross body bag for a little extra edge.

Fashionista’s I would love to hear your tips and tricks for styling an all white outfit, so leave your thoughts below!

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography