Manicure Monday - BarryM Speedy Sprint Finish

After my Why I Bloody Love Autumn post, I was in the mood to pain my nails in the most autumnal colour possible. Of course nothing I had already was good enough therefore a shopping trip was in the distance and I picked up this new BarryM Speedy in the shade 'Sprint Finish'. 

BarryM describe it as a 'pomegranate' colour but I would say this colour is a deep berry, burgundy and in the night it looks more like an ox blood colour. Making it perfect for the autumn and a great transition colour.

These new shades to the Speedy range are exclusively available to Superdrug and buy one get one half price!

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GlassesShop.com Review

Summer might just have finished in the UK, but that doesn't stop me from wearing my new sunglasses courtesy of GlassesShop.com. Every time the sun makes an appearance my sunglasses come out and come along with me in my bag, better to be safe than sorry. These particular ones are very new to me, so it is taking some time to adjust to them but I love them and thought I would share with a little bit about them, and where I got them from.

GlassesShop.com is an online American retailer that sells all types of prescription glasses at a low price so that you can look after your eyes the correct way without having to fork out a great deal of money. As a full time glasses wearer I understand the struggle of finding a pair of glass that look nice and also feel comfortable around all areas. That why GlassesShop.com has wide range of specs for you to choose from and you can choose from the expensive ones or the cheap glasses that are just as good quality.   

I adore these sunglasses that I got sent because they are so sleek. The frame is thinner than my usual style but the gold detailing makes them look expensive and very designer. The top corners have a slight cat angle to them that makes my face look less squashed when wearing them. If you are a full time glasses wearer then have you ever thought of purchasing prescription sunglasses? It means that you don't have to struggle with wearing sunglasses that you can't see out of, or even layering them up. 

Don't let the fact that they are an American online shop put you off, they ship to over 45 countries and the parcel comes to you amazingly well packed and in a glasses case so no need to worry about the handling of them.

They currently have a promotion going where you get your First Pair Free which means all new customers can have a pair of free glasses and just pay for shipping! Pretty Awesome Right!

If you fancy buying yourself a new pair of glasses then use GSHOT50 for 50% off on eyeglasses and sunglasses with free lenses (sale frames excluded).

 

*These sunglasses were kindly sent to me by Glasses Shop, all opinions are my own*

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Why I Bloody Love Autumn

It's officially September and in my mind that means it's Autumn/Winter Season! I probably sound like the typical blogger right now because I love the season so damn much, but I genuinely do and here are a few reasons why..

1. Sweater Weather 

I love wearing thick woolly jumpers that you can layer over leggings, a scarf and long/ankle boots. Just thinking about it is making me want to put one on right now, I also love the fact that half my uni wardrobe will be this.

2. Dark Colour's 

Clothing that is dark can be hard to pull off during the summer but towards the end of the year you don't have any excuse! Wearing everything black/grey is perfectly acceptable and the best thing it doesn't even have to match. 

3. Hot Drinks aka Starbucks PSL

Here comes the American inside of me, it's nearly time for the Pumpkin Spice Latte to come back in stores and also a bonus if you don't like coffee try the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate - divine!

4. Smelly Candles

Long time reader then you should then I love candles and will always buy them (even though my university doesn't allow them). Around this time of year I always repurchase the same ones eg Vanilla Chai and Salted Caramel - for more recommendations have a look at my previous posts.

5. Boots

I briefly mentioned these in 1. but it deserves an entire ramble - BOOTS! Knee Length, Short, Ankle, Leather, Pleather, Suede - all of them. I love buying and wearing them because they go with everything and look so stylish at the same time. Primark always have some great ones as do BHS and now is the best time to get them because they sell out quickly. 

6. Movie Nights

Any excuse to watch a film all year round but during the winter when you don't want to be going out then staying in is the best option. A good old girly film, blankets, popcorn and of course hot chocolate with marshmallows to top it all off. I watch all the same films, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Notebook. 

7. Leather Jackets

Another fashion favourite this time of year has to be leather jackets, I have a nude one from Primark that is stunning. Looks amazing with leggings and a jumper and they are oh so snug. It takes a while to get used to them again as they can feel sticky at first.

8. Red/Berry Lips

There is going to be a whole post on this very soon but I still had to mention it of course. Dark, berry lips are a staple in my beauty routine - so many options to choose from as well from berry berry to deep reds. I prefer matte formulas as they last longer and look much better, however I hate dry lips. Pain!

9. Smell

This is a weird one to talk about but there must be someone who understands what I mean. The fresh, smell of Autumn is a good one. The crisp leaves and dark nights create like a breezy smell and everywhere I go I can smell it and just admire the area around me. Ooh and the sound of walking on leaves - adore. 

10.  The C Word

Dare I even say it but as soon as September hits I secretly start counting down to Christmas. There I said it. But it is really just around the corner, I am a planning freak so have to get mentally prepared from now - sad I know. 

I have become that obsessed that I just had to create a Pinterest board, which you can find over here and it includes lots of cute photos like the one above and a series of blog posts coming your way very soon!

What do you love about Autumn?

 

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What I've Been Loving - L.A. Girl USA Pro Conceal

I posted my Beauty Crowd haul last week and got such a response about one of the items I had ordered, the infamous L.A Girl USA Pro Conceal. 

There are more than 10 shades of concealer giving you a guarantee that there is a shade just right for you, ordering online can be scary especially with something you will be using on a everyday basis but there is a helpful hint on pinterest if you fancy matching yourself. From this picture I managed to guess my shade 'Medium Biege' and it is the perfect one for under my eyes and blemishes. 

The Packaging

This concealer is like no other I have in my collection, for one it is a squeezy tube which shows you straight up how much you have used, my tube is half empty already oops. The second thing that makes it different to other concealers is that the applicator isn't a dofer it's a brush. When you squeeze the product up it comes into the brush and then you apply it so that it spreads out. 

The Formula

When you put the tiniest little bit of pressure on a little blob appears at the bottom of the brush and this is enough to cover any blemishes on your skin as well as your under eye circles. I prefer this for the dark circles due to it being creamy, long lasting and very high coverage. The image above shows you my horrible dark circles before, the lovely triangle and after - the difference to me is huge. 

Price

BeautyCrowd sell the concealer for an amazing £5 and provide you with all the shades and small swatches. A tiny bit more expensive than my usual Collection one but less expensive than the Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer, 

L.A Girl USA Pro Conceal - £5.00

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