The Autumn Edit

Even though we are alternating through freezing cold days and roasting hot days, according to the calender autumn is indeed upon us. My autumn edit is mainly set for chilly days, as I’ve been loving getting snuggled up and being able to wear scarves again. Matte red lips seem to be a token lip shade for this time of year, and since I can’t seem to find my Nars Amsterdam, BYS have stepped up to the plate with their matte lipstick in Celebrity Status*. A wee bit of celeb action, don’t mind if I do!

I’ve been rocking some intense eye looks lately, all grounded down with my new liner love, Australis Curve Ink eyeliner. Crazy looking little contraption, but I’m loving how easy it is to apply and the fact that I don’t have to dip into a pot to use it! Wine and jewel-toned eyes have been my thing, with my Wet & Wild Knock on Wood trio getting a hammering as well as my Arbonne shadows in Cabernet* (which is actually quite brown toned and easy to wear) and Blue Slate*. Blue and red seem to be my autumn edit staples, I’ve only just realised.

To keep the autumn feelings abundant, I’ve been dipping into my Haus of Gloi stash from back when it was autumn in the U.S. The limited edition autumn scents that I love best are the delicious Pumpkin Eater, a sweet vanilla and nutmeg pumpkin scent, and Ghost Puffs, the cult favourite that reminds me of Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs. Those scents are available there, but the new spring collection sounds absolutely amazing and I’m tempted to pick up some more HoG pots even though I haven’t used up the stuff from my first haul yet.

I’ve had a hard time keeping L’Oreal Color Riche 608 Luxembourg Garden* off my nails lately, it isn’t often I reapply the same shade 3 mani’s in a row so I know I am onto a winner with this one. Their Color Riche 613 Blue Reef* has also been catching my eye quite a bit, along with the Revlon Colorstay 280 Blue Slate, which I am yet to wear and have lined up next. My most recent nail purchase ($2 AUD, hey big spender!) is the Ulta3 beauty that is Pinot. A deep metallic wine shade, you really can't go wrong!

Saving the best until last, naturally, my cheeks can’t get enough of my Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed. Exposed it a rosy neutral that makes me feel like a supermodel, and goes with any look you can dream of. Another autumn favourite is Benefit Dallas, which is similar in tone but definitely needs a light hand with this pale face as it is quite a soft powder formula.

Dallas, Exposed, Wet & Wild Trio, Arbonne Blue Slate, Arbonne Cabernet, Australis Curve Ink, BYS Celebrity Status 

Luxembourg Garden, Blue Reef, Blue Slate, Pinot

I have a makeup look coming in tomorrow’s post using these products, so if you like the look of them be sure to check back in tomorrow for that.

What colours scream ‘autumn’ to you? Do you wear many blue toned shades on your nails, or red on your lips?

*Marked items were provided for consideration. Blue Slate polish was in a GWP. BYS Celebrity Status is available from Fashion Addict for $3.95!

Favourites for July

Skipped last month because the passion just wasn't there, but I've more than made up for it with my love for these products during July! These kept me content and looking awake this month.

Samantha Chapman, you are a deadset legend! The stippling brush is the one I've used most from this haul, rather than using it as a finishing brush I've used it to apply all of my Bourjois liquid foundations and I've been loving the airbrushed finish! Speaking of Bourjois foundations, 123 Perfect is the latest offering and with each foundation I fall more in love with the brand! I'll devote a whole post to this soon.

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Eye Cream* smells like the best sort of lavender, is hydrating without being greasy and the packaging is uber pretty. I feel like I've done a good deed when I treat my eyes to this! The Environ AVST cleansing lotion* is so gentle but gets my face so darn clean, and it washes off quick as lightening as well. Massive bottle as well, big love from me.

This Prestige Brow Mascara was on sale at Priceline for something ridiculous like a dollar, and I think it may hold my brows in shape better than my Ardell brow gel. Guerlain's Champs Elysees is a staple perfume for me, I've gone through countless bottles of it and can see myself wearing it until my dying day. It makes me feel like an adult, I wear it to read good books and have brunch with friends and all those lovely things.

I don't normally reach for bronzer but I bit the bullet recently and bought this, as I'd had my eye on it for months. The Body Shop Honeycomb bronzer is matte and pretty, and I think it gives me a healthy look without being dark and scary.

One colour eye looks were rife this month, I've been working earlier mornings more often and it's all I can manage when I'm half asleep.MAC's Hazy Day was a Estee Lauder staff store purchase that I adore, or if I want something lighter I reach for MAC Jaunty. A massive favourite this month was my essence duo from the 50's Girls Reloaded collection in Come on Board Captain, particularly the golden beige shade which is so soft and pigmented.

While rounding up my favourites for the month I totally forgot to check the handbag, which contained my Uriage Thermal Water* spray, my L'Oreal Blue Reef polish* and Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine in Boy. Consider them added!

These are my standouts for last month- what are yours?

*Marked products were provided for review, which is not why they are in my favourites- they are here because they rock! Honesty, always.

L'Oreal Blue Reef + Darling Harlequin

Like most beauty bloggers, I am a magpie when it comes to pretty and sparkly things. When L'Oreal gifted me some of their new Colour Riche nail shades, Blue Reef* really stood out to me.

A dark teal creme polish, this was very opaque after one coat but I applied another as I like to do two coats of all of my polishes. The wide brush with these mini polishes is brilliant, I find them easier to use than regular polish brushes.

Never one to leave a nice manicure alone, I brought out one of my favourite glitter topcoats, Darling's Harlequin*. It's a mixture of small and large silver hex in a clear base, and is great because it looks good on such a wide range of nail shades.

Absolutely love this combination, it lasted quite a while on my nails and is something I think I will wear quite regularly as well.

The whole Color Riche Le Vernis range really appeals to me, I'm yet to use up a whole bottle of regular polish so the smaller sized bottle suits my needs (having said that, I can see myself finishing this whole bottle up and will be buying a replacement when that happens.) I have my eye on a few other shades from the collection (there is a purple with gold shimmer that is calling my name!) so I will be showing more of these here soon.

L'Oreal Color Riche Le Vernis are 5ml and retail for $6.95 AUD and are available from Target, Priceline, Pharmacies and anywhere else you find L'Oreal.

Darling polishes retail for $18.95 and can be purchased here.

Are you addicted to accent nails as well?

What do you think of these colours?

*These polishes were provided for consideration but my opinions and love for them are honest. Honesty, always.

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