Wednesday, 9 October 2013

it's the little things

Hello!

So lately I've been looking for ways to jazz up my extremely monochrome fall wardrobe.  I always stick to the basics; blacks, greys, sweaters, hair either in a bun or just straightened, etc.  I've decided to look at the particulars rather than the whole and start small with some accessories.  All the ones here are super cheap and basic from either Topshop or H&M.  The reason I love these places so much is because you can get certain items that make a big difference for a little price.  The hair accessories were all around $5 and the socks were 3 pairs for $13 so I couldn't say no...


Socks and Plaid Hair Bow: Topshop; Black Bows and Burgundy Flower Clips: H&M.

These are great because they can just be clipped around the elastic of a bun.  The bows can be worn on either the top of beneath the bun and both flowers can be worn at once.

How adorable are these rainy day in London socks?!  I got these along with some spider and ghost ones to wear during October :)


A bow that is plaid.  


Makes even the quickest, messiest of ponytails better.

I also made a bit of a larger purchase at Topshop this weekend so I'll have a post about that up soon!  Hope everyone's having a nice October,

xo

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Game night

Hey everyone!

Off to the Canucks game tonight, my first time this season so it should be fun! 

New fall accessory post tomorrow so stay tuned! 




Sunday, 6 October 2013

weekend shopping

This weekend was so nice and the weather was perfect!  I got to see my family, have some nice lunches out and relaxed, not to mention I picked up a couple of new things ;)

The weather was so mild and it didn't rain all weekend, a perfect opportunity to wear a t-shirt with a knit sweater and basic black jeans with ankle boots.  Super comfy for shopping!

Later in the week I'll make a post about the mini-haul that I did so stay tuned for that, hope you all had a nice weekend!


Thursday, 3 October 2013

we're wearing long sleeves and the heating comes on

So Lorde's album just came out on September the 27th and I'm absolutely loving it.  I've been listening to her EP that came out a while back, in May I think, but now I'm all over this new album.  It's so relaxing and there's just something about it that makes it perfect for the month of October with the cold setting in.
This song in particular is on repeat, give it a listen!



Tuesday, 1 October 2013

things I'm loving this month



So September was a super busy month but product-wise I discovered a lot of new things that I ended up absolutely loving and a few things that will for sure be some of my "go-to's".  

In the "hair and body" category I decided to try the L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Shampoo and Conditioner because I'd heard a lot of great things about it and let me say that they were all absolutely true.  In the winter my hair gets super dry and frizzy and never ever does what I want it to.  This shampoo and conditioner make your hair feel so nice and soft without weighing it down.  I also picked up the mask treatment that goes with the set because I didn't want to splurge on the Moroccan Oil or the Macadamia brand hair masks.  This mask made my hair feel so incredibly soft, I couldn't believe it; I only left it in for 3 minutes and you can bet I'll be using this weekly.  Also, they make your hair smell amazing and the smell lasts till long after you get out of the shower.  I'm also loving the smell of the Victoria's Secret Ultra Moisturizing Hand and Body Cream in Sensual Blush.  The packaging says it smells like "pink lotus and sultry woods" but it just smells ah-mazing.  I'm not into super flower-y scents so this is perfect because it's a sultry-sweet smell and makes your skin super soft.

For makeup this month I'm all about the drugstore finds.  I tried the Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me which is an amazing tinted lip balm and perfect for when you don't want to fuss over lipstick but need a little color.  But for when you do want some lipstick, try the Kate Moss by Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in #107, it's the perfect deep, dark, velvety red for fall and I have the urge to wear it every day.  I also tried the constantly-raved about Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk to put on my lower water line.  It's not too bright of a white liner and when paired with the right concealer it just makes you look so much more awake which is perfect when you're in school.  Last, for makeup removal I finally got around to trying the Bioderma Micellar Solution Purifying Cleansing Water.  It takes all of your makeup off perfectly without making your skin feel gross because it's a cleansing water.  It's just magic.

Last but not least, some non-beauty favorites this month are the Tazo Loose Leaf Tea in English Breakfast, this has taken over coffee's position as my morning beverage of choice, but let's face it, I drink this stuff all day.  Finally, did you really think I wouldn't put a candle in here?  Bath and Body Works' Pumpkin Hayride Candle is in my opinion, the ultimate fall smell.  It's spicy and sweet and outdoorsy, it's everything you want in a fall candle.  Plus, it makes the room smell even when it isn't lit, which is why I love Bath and Body Works candles.

That felt like a lotta stuff.  Thanks for reading and let me know if you've tried any of the products above and enjoyed/hated them!

<3

Monday, 30 September 2013

leather leggings

This weekend I toyed around with a few outfits that revolved around my leather leggings.  They're such a great way to play up a basic sweater and add that little bit of extra 'oomph' to an outfit.

I tried it with a super basic burgundy sweater from H&M and ankle booties as well as with a lace top and a super thick knit cozy sweater to change things up a bit.

Sweater: H&M; Leggings: Urban Outfitters; Bag: Dooney and Bourke; Boots: Ksubi; Lips: Revlon Colourstay Suede in 035

Holy lighting change -- thanks for the quick hello Mr. Sun. Sweater: Nordstrom; Lace Top: Zara.
This weekend was so relaxing and Pinecone couldn't resist stealing some of the spotlight.




Meow.  Hope you all had a great weekend!
Stay tuned for this week's September Favorites post!




Friday, 27 September 2013

morning xx

It's a dark and rainy morning, my favorite!  I've been waiting for the weather to be like this for months and it's finally here.  Good news for being cozy, bad news for taking fall outfit pictures this weekend like I wanted to.  Who knows?  Maybe it'll add a little something extra to the shots.

So excited for this weekend, finally caught up on all my school work for the time being.  This morning I've got my Pumpkin Hayride candle lit (yes I just bought it, no I didn't need it, yes I have a problem), and of course starting my day with a pumpkin spice latte because it's Friday! 

Stay tuned for this weekend's post!
xo