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I love all things Autumnal, especially Bonfire night. I think that fireworks are stunning and I've always loved them, ever since I was a child.

Last night was no exception, as we went to a local firework display and I loved it.


Did you visit a Bonfire night display this weekend?
I haven't written a blog post in a long time, since the beginning of the year in fact. But after looking at some of my photos recently I wanted to share them. 

 I recently bought myself a new DSLR, after wanting a new one for months, I bought myself a Canon EOS 200D with the 18-55mm kit lens and a 50mm f/1.8 STM. I am so in love with it.

I absolutely love Autumnal walks, and this one was just perfect.

Do you love Autumn?

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on the Things I Love About Autumn and it seemed to have gone down quite well. So today I'm writing a post which may seem a little negative (but it's not I promise) on the reality of Autumn, as it's not always quite as I imagine.

S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder) | This for me is the hardest aspect of Autumn/Winter as it really can be difficult to deal with. It's not something I've talked about on my blog before, but maybe I will if other people are interested.

A House With No Heating | The joys of student living! I mean we do have the heating on for about 2 hours a day, but it's a big house and it's still freezing - cue a lot of layering of hoodies, trackies, onesies and fluffy socks.

Deadlines Before Christmas | It's a guarantee that I'll be bombarded with uni deadlines before Christmas, this year it's 5 so it can be a little stressful.

Homesickness | I tend to get more homesick in Autumn and I'm not entirely sure why. Maybe it's because I'm settling back into uni again or just because I want to be at home in a warm house! 


Don't get me wrong, despite me writing all of the points about I do still love Autumn and I'm happy it's here. I just find it a bit of a struggle at the same time as well!

Can you relate to any of the points I've mentioned above?

I'm going to start with a cliché sentence...Autumn is my favourite season. I feel like everyone says this, but it really is for me. I'm not comfortable in Summer clothes as I prefer to be wrapped up and I'll always pick being cold over being too hot.

Oversized Jumpers | Who doesn't love being all cosy and comfortable in an oversized jumper?! Another bonus (apart from being warm and comfortable) is that I can wear bralettes and triangle bras and be more comfortable - the bonus of having small boobs!

Fluffy Socks | The main thing for me about Autumn is being warm and cosy and that definitely includes fluffy socks for me. I have far too many but that never stops me buying more.

Festive Coffees | I love coffee normally, but festive coffees hold a special place in my heart (okay, maybe that's a little OTT?!). Especially Toffee Nut Lattes from Starbucks or Costas Sticky Toffee Lattes I'm all for festive drinks and with Autumn being in full swing it means the Christmas coffees are only around the corner! Although I will say - I feel like I'm the only person who's never tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte, they just appeal to me!

Leaves & Nature | I love watching the leaves change colour and seeing the conkers appearing on the ground on my walk to uni. 

Blankets and Candles | I feel these two go hand in hand. Snuggling up in bed with a few blankets and candles filling the room with glorious scents, it's calming and therapeutic.

Bonfire Night | Finally, I love Bonfire night. I love the smell of the the bonfire, wearing multiple layers waiting for the fireworks to start. I've loved watching the fireworks since I was a child and I still do now many years on.

 Dark Lipsticks and Nail Polishes | I adore wearing dark nail polish and dark lipsticks and this adds to why I love Autumn. This is my favourite Autumn lipstick at the moment if you're interested.

Do you love Autumn as much as I do?
MUA Pearl Eyeshadow - Bronze // ELF Eyeshadow Primer

The other day I popped into Superdrug to browse and this eyeshadow caught my eye. I've not bought any MUA products for a while but I'm so glad I've picked this up, it's my new favourite Autumn eyeshadow. 



The swatch above is from just one swipe of the eyeshadow, so as you can see it's extremely pigmented, especially for the bargain price of only £1. I either apply this all over my lid or for a more subtle look I just apply it to the outer corner, either gives a gorgeous look.

I really do urge you to at least swatch this shade if you don't already own it!

What's your favourite MUA product?

W7 In The Buff // Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick '30' // Barry M Raspberry // 17 Metallic Eyes 'Wild Nude' 
 17 Blusher 'Plum Puff' // Collection Eyeshadow Pencil 'Hot Chocolate 4'

I've mentioned this palette quite a few times now but I adore it. It's perfect for everyday and night time looks too and it's a bargain at under £6. I'd recommend this to anyone who can't afford the Naked palette but wants a palette with very similar shades in.

At the moment this is my favourite Autumn lipstick, I wear it both day and night. In the day time I just dab it on my lips to give a more subtle look and for a night time look I apply it straight from the tube. 

I mentioned this polish in my top 3 polishes for Autumn post and I still love it. It's just the perfect Autumnal shade and I love Barry M polishes, it's the perfect nail polish for me.

Seventeen Metallic Eyes 'Wild Nude'
I think this has since been discontinued but there are many similar options out there such as the Maybelline Colour Tattoos. It's a beautiful nude cream eyeshadow that's perfect to put on in a rush or as a base for an eyeshadow look.

This is my favourite Autumn blush as it's a deep plum colour (hence the name) but it's not too overpowering but it is very pigmented so needs to be applied with a light hand. I have quite a large blush collection so this wasn't an easy pick, but it's a gorgeous shade.

I've been loving using a little bit of this on my lash line instead of liquid liner, it has a much more subtle feel about it. It can also be worn as an eyeshadow, although it can crease a little after a few hours.

What are your Autumn beauty favourites?
I saw this tag done by Fee over at MakeupSavvy and I thought it was only right that I did one myself since I love Autumn!


1. Ok we're talking coffee's - what's your favourite seasonal drink from Starbucks/Costa/Cafe Nero etc?  
Starbucks is my go to place for coffee before my 9am lectures and I love the Toffee Nut Latte's and I'd love to try the Caramel Brûlée Latte this year. 

2. Accessories - what do you opt for, scarf, boots, gloves?
I love boots and I'm on the look out for some new ones this year, but boots and a scarf are my favourites. I love feeling so cosy with a scarf on and fluffy socks under my boots, don't pretend you don't do it too!

3. Music - what's your favourite music to listen to during Autumn?
I listen to the same music all year round, with the exception of Christmas music of course.
4. Perfume - what's your favourite scent for this time of year?
I'm not good at this question, I just wear the same old scents all year round! I might ask for a new perfume for Christmas though as I feel I do need a new scent.

5. Candles - what scents will you be burning this season?
I've not brought many candles to uni with me this year as I left all my packing until last minute so I forgot but I love Christmas Cookie by Yankee Candle. 

6. What do you love most about Autumn?
I love the cosy nights in with a hot drink, fairy lights, comfy pyjamas and Netflix. I also love the idea of crisp Autumn mornings where everything is covered in frost, although I'm not actually a morning person it makes getting up so early a little easier as it's pretty. I love that I can wear oversized jumpers and cosy cardigans again.

7. Favourite makeup look?
I love dark berry lipsticks and winged eyeliner or nude lips and gold toned eyeshadows. I've recently bought a purple toned lipstick too which I've worn a few times and I'm actually enjoying wearing it quite a lot! 
8. What are you looking forward to most in Autumn?
I'm looking forward to evenings staying in and snuggling in bed watching TV and making mental wish lists of all the Autumn/Winter clothes I want but can't afford. I'm also looking forward to Bonfire Night which I love!


Feel free to do this tag if you want to and if you do, let me know and I'll check it out :)
Essie Bahama Mama - £7.99 // Barry M Raspberry - £2.99 // No7 Damson Dream - £6

 I don't usually stick to the nail polish trends for each season but I do love the Autumn/Winter shades. Admittedly Essie's Bahama Mama is my go to polish all year round but it's a perfect Autumnal shade. All of these are beautiful shades that I'll be wearing this season.
What are your favourite Autumn nail polishes?
Today I'm doing the Autumn Tag which was created by Georgina from Makeup-Pixi3 and as she tags everyone who has a blog I thought I'd do it since I love Autumn.


For Autumn, what is your...

1. Favourite thing about it? 
I love the change of season, although I love summer I feel far more comfortable wearing a big cosy jumper and fluffy socks rather than shorts and a strappy top. I also love the new menu that Costa brings out and I'm currently looking forward to trying the Toffee Nut Caffè Caramella which is on their Autumn menu. 

2. Favourite drink? 
Either a cappuccino or a salted caramel latte. 



3. Favourite scent/candle? 
I just love vanilla and cinnamon scents. I do need to invest in some new candles though as I've run out of any vanilla scented ones.

4. Best lipstick? 
My favourite last Autumn was Strawberry Daiquiri by Bare Minerals but sadly I've lost it so I've been loving my Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple and my Natural Collection Lipstick in Raspberry. 

5. Go to moisturiser? 
My go to moisturiser will be my Boots Vitamin E Moisturiser as it really does moisturise my skin well and it isn't too thick that it takes forever to sink in, plus it's a bargain at under £3 as well.

6. Go to colours for the eyes? 
I don't really go out of the box so to say with my eyeshadows as I tend to stay with neutrals however this year I'm determined to start using more berry-pinky toned eyeshadows such as the ones in my Sleek Storm Palette. 

7. Favourite music or band/singer to listen to? 
At the moment I'm loving songs by Bastille and Daughter. 

8. Favourite outfit to wear (i.e. boots & a scarf combo)? 
My favourite outfit would have to be skinny jeans, a simple t-shirt, leather jacket, a thin scarf and some boots. Comfy and cosy but also looks nice and wearable for most situations. 

9. Autumn treat? (i.e. a new scarf or bag you have your eye on) 
I've been eyeing up a Sleek Lipstick in the shade Vamp and MAC's eyeshadow in Cranberry. 

10. Favourite place to be? 
Either having a quiet drink down the pub with my friends (whilst freezing!) or in bed with a cup of coffee, wearing my pyjama bottoms and some fluffy socks whilst watching Harry Potter!
I'm just going to tag everyone who wants to do this tag and if you do link it below and I'd love to read it!
As much as I love summer, part of me is glad that Autumn is here. Today has been typical Autumn weather for England, a lot of rain and quite cold. Luckily I've been able to spend my day wrapped up in my duvet watching films and drinking coffee, a good Monday if you ask me. Here are a few of the reason as to why I love Autumn...



1) Warm and cosy clothes
I absolutely love wearing scarves and coats and just wrapping up warm and feeling cosy. I can't wait to invest in some new Autumn and Winter clothes this year, I've got my eye on a few things already which I've mentioned in a blogpost here.



2) Lots and lots of hot drinks
I love going into Costa and seeing the seasonal menu and enjoying a salted caramel latte which is my favourite seasonal hot drink.

 
3. The change in nature and weather
I love seeing the trees change and the leaves crunching below my feet. Although the amount of rain we get in England can be a little annoying at times, but it just means putting on an extra layer and wearing boots and carrying an umbrella at all times!



4. Darker lipsticks and nail polish
I don't wear lipstick everyday a lot of the time because I'm worried about it sliding down my face if we have an unexpected heatwave like we do sometimes in summer, so when I can wear a deeper toned lipstick, I love it. I'm not that adventurous with my make up but I think a bold lip and a little bit of mascara can really make a difference.


Are you excited for Autumn? What's your favourite thing about Autumn?