Autumn Colours

It's been quite a while since my last post. Every time I come up with a good post idea the thought flickers out the moment I sit down in front of my laptop.  I've just got a short little post today from when I went for a lovely walk in the woods with all the beautiful colours and I thought I would share a few photos. I was planning to do an outfit of the day but as it started bucketing I didn't think messy hair with a navy raincoat, green and purple walking boots, and a pink primark umbrella was a pretty sight.

I love Autumn. There are so many colours everywhere. Leaves and plants are dying but it's still beautiful, they all change at different times creating a perfect harmony of colours.

I would have loved to take more photos if it wasn't raining so much.

 I got really excited for Christmas when I saw all this holly

Thanks for reading. I'm off to London this weekend so expect a lot of pictures.

Étáin

xxx

OOTD ~ Midnight epiphanies

Recently I've been feeling drained, with no energy and no ideas. Personally I blame school. The other night while trying to get to sleep later than I should be on a school night my mind was suddenly full of ideas. This often happens to me but mainly in the Summer and leaves me with a buzzing feeling the next day even if I can't remember everything. Anyone else get this?

Anyway back to the outfit. I seriously love wearing maroon in Autumn and this is one of my favourite jumpers. The outfit is simple yet I really like how it turned out. Casual yet slightly formal with the wedges.

The jumper itself is from New Look, I bought it last Winter while Christmas shopping.

Boots ~ Penneys/Primark

Legwarmers ~ I actually have no idea I've had these for ages.

Skirt ~ I bought it in an independent shop which is now closed.

Jumper ~ New Look

tights ~ Probably Penneys/Primark.

Thank you to Fionnula and Rachel for the pictures.

Exciting things to come!

Étáin

xxx

Five Autumn Essentials

 It's October! I have an fashion essentials post today, with five of my favourite things to wear in Autumn.

 I hope this post gives you a little inspiration! Also recently I found an online site called Raise. They sell gift cards for discount prices and buy unwanted gift cards They have loads of different shops like Zara and H&M. It's super handy, I never knew anything like this existed.

First is jumpers! Knitted jumpers and cardigans are just perfect to stay warm without the need of a winter coat. These are a few of my favourites.

 (Top to bottom) Green cardigan from Primark/Penneys // chunky jumper from New Look // light pink jumper from New Look // cropped lavender jumper from Missguided // black knitted jumper from Primark/Penneys.

Next is socks! Fluffy, knitted, patterned and frilly socks to wear over tights and with boots are my favourite. They just make an outfit for me, even if you can only see the top sticking out of your boots. Some of them just scream "Cute!".

 All socks from Primark/Penneys apart from no. 4 which are New Look.

Next in my list are boots. Boots are a perfect Autumn accessory. I have been loving ankle boots in particular. They go great with everything - dresses, jeans, skirts, etc.

 These first pair are from Penneys (Primark) which I bought last Winter.

The second pair I wore pretty much all summer. I picked them up in a New Look sale back in the Spring for €22! I just adore them.

The third pair are again from Penneys/Primark. They have a wedged heel and a suede type material. The slightly more formal of the three.  

 Now for me, this bowler hat is essential. It's maroon, and maroon is my favourite Autumn colour, it just goes great with any outfit!

And finally... scarves! They are warm, simple, and complete Autumn look! I own a lot of them too. I have four of my favourites here:

Snood from Penneys/Primark // blue scarf is from New Look.

 These two were gift so I'm not sure where they are from but I love the designs.


Thanks for reading and let me know your fashion essentials for Autumn!

Étáin

xxx

Autumnal Makeup

It's Autumn! Today I was supporting a green woolen cardigan and a maroon bowler hat, very autumnal. Today I have an Autumn makeup look. I love wearing red lipsticks at this time of year as well as berry shades. For my eyeshadow I used the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. I love the pinky shades and they suit my light skin tone.

 Here is what I used:

 Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette -  I used Dust as a base, and used Buzz and Liar blended in the crease.
 I used a little bit of Natural Collection blush in Pink Cloud.

 The Body Shop Smokey 2 in 1 Gel liner* in brown/black. I have always used liquid liners everyday until I tried this gel liner. It's one of my new favourites for winged eyeliner. I also like the way its not completely black therefore a little more subtle.
 Naked Basics in Naked 2 for my eyebrows, it's my usual one.

 I used a bit of Rimmel Stay Matte Powder just to keep everything in place.
 I also wore my usual Collection concealer (which isn't in the best shape).

 For mascara I am wearing Benefit They're Real Mascara. I have a love/hate relationship with this mascara, I like the length it give my lashes but it is so difficult to get off.
 I also popped on a bit of Urban Decay's Primer Potion on my lids.

 The lipstick I wore was L'Oreal Color Riche in Rouge.

I used a lot of high end products in this post so maybe next time I will do a drugstore only makeup look.

Étáin

xxx