I think it's fair to say we can't be delving into our summer wardrobe anymore; it's the end of Septmember and, true to the weather forecasts word, the cold autumn chill is in the air. 

Being a student and living in a flat that doesn't have a lot of surface area is a problem. Especially for someone who likes to have photos everywhere. And so with no more room for photo frames anywhere, I turned to PicStick.



PicStick offered me the opportunity to make a sheet of 9 personalised photo magnets, which I've recently just received in the post. I couldn't be happier with them!

The website is simply to use- giving you a range of methods to add photos (facebook, computer, tablet, dropbox...) so, although it took me a while to scroll through the numerous photos I have on all these devices and choose just 9, I was thankful for all the options. They also allow you to crop the picture, to create the perfect magnet for you.



When the arrived, only days after I ordered them, I was really happy with the quality of them. Each magnet is 50 by 65 mm, which although pretty small, turns out to be a good size to have them scattered over my radiator in my room or on the fridge door. They are also all lined with a small white border, which gives a professional look to them.



Like the look of them? Enter UNDER25 at the checkout to get 25% discount to create your own personalised photo magnets! SUCH a bargain, considering they are usually only £9.50/ $14.99 and with free shipping how can you resist!

Visit their website picstick.com to start creating!

Love,
Emily
xxx


*I received this product in return for a review, and the opinions expressed are my own.* 

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Okay I'll admit it- I use the beauty bloggers big no no... Yes! I am one of those mad girls who use face wipes to take off their make up!

Now my hand would shoot right up if anyone was to ask who eats more than their fair share of chocolatey and sugar food- I have a problem and I'll be the first to admit it!

I think we can all say that summer is now a fond memory and it's time to bring out the box of woolly hats and jumpers that were forgotten about for the last few months. The leaves are all turning brown and falling off the tree, and there is definetly a chill in the air that wasn't there before.

I found this tag on Fee's blog, Makeup Savvy and you can see her post Here or check out Georgina's original post Here. It feels very fitting, since I'm currently curdled up with a mug of hot chocolate, to give a go at answering these questions myself!

1. Okay we're talking coffees- what's your favourite seasonal drink from Starbucks, Costa, Cafe Nero etc.?

Now I'm not a coffee or tea drinker, so often I just go for the classic Hot Chocolate but when the seasonal drinks menu comes out (and right now I'm really excited about the countdown to red cups in Starbucks) I like to try the different flavours of hot chocolate, especially the peppermint flavour.

2. Accessories what do you otp for- scarf, gloves, boots?

All of the above! I love boots with fluffy socks underneath to keep my toes all warm and cosy. But definitely scarves, and the bigger the better. There's nothing better than pulling a knitted scarf over your ears and cheeks when there's a cold wind.

3. Music - what's your favourite music to listen to during autumn?

When it reaches autumn I definitely feels it's time to start listening to the Christmas songs- I actually have already started playing some when I've been driving about. It's never too early to get into the Christmas spirit!

 4. Perfume- what's your favourite scent this time of year?

My perfume doesn't really change throughout the year in all honesty. I don't wear as much of my floral smelling perfumes during autumn, but tend to just wear whatever is at hand.

5. Candles- what scents will you be burning this season?

I love anything that smells like cinnamon, it just makes the house smell so Christmassy. Or something like toffee apple, anything that makes the house feel cosy.

6. What do you love most about autumn?

I love when the heating gets turned on in the house, and you come in from the cold and are hit with the warmth. I also love cuddling up at night in my winter jammies with a blanket and watching a movie, especially since it gets darker earlier.

7. Favourite make up look?

I tend to stick with my average everyday look which is natural colours. Although I do think that autumn is all about the flushed cheeks and looking fresh from the cold wind.

8. What are you looking forward to most in autumn?

I'm excited about the build up to Christmas. I love when the nights draw in and the shops start to put up their Christmas displays.
I also am very excited about Halloween, I love a good dress up party, and I'm particularly excited about it this year for some reason!

Feel free to also use these questions and do the tag yourself- leave me a link to your autumnal posts in the comments and I'll have a read of them too! Thanks to Georgina again for creating this tag, and shoutout to Fee and her answers.

Love,
Emily
Xxx

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Teen Blog Series week three already! This week the topic is "Favourite High Street Shop and Picks", if you hadn't already guessed from the title of this post and I'm a focussing on the lovely H and M.

I love H and M, although sometimes its a shop that I want to buy literally EVERYTHING or can't find a single thing. This month, they do not disappoint and I've included a few pictures of the items of clothing that my autumn/ winter wardrobe NEEDS, I also had to limit myself to just 10 things or else this list could go on forever. 










Tartan is VERY in and this skirt caught my eye. I love the blue and greens- its the perfect skirt in my opinion. The detail of the folds as well as it being high waisted makes it super easy to wear. Those colours just make me think winter. 
£14.99


This shirt is so cute. I love the collar and everything about this shirt. It can be worn with skirts, shorts or trousers so it would be very versatile. And obviously I seem to be going on a black and white theme, so its very in keeping with the latest trends.
£12.99


There's not much else to say about this coat other than I LOVE it. I've been looking for a short body coat, and this one would be perfect. The big neck makes it look super cosy and that it would be perfect when the colder weather sets in.
£39.99


These ankle boots are again perfect for winter, the slight heel still looks comfortable to be walking in throughout a day, and the buckles give it a little bit of an edge. I very much would like to have these.
£39.99

All of these items can be bought online at www.hm.com, have a browse and see if anything tickles your fancy. All images are also from the website and do not belong to me.
Let me know if you'd be tempted to buy any of these items too, or link to outfit posts you have down in the comments below.

Love,
Emily
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It is week two of the Teen Blog Series, and the topic this week is Best Foundation and Brow Routine For Teens. And this is what I have to say!

Foundation 

It is only recently that I have actually started wearing foundation, and by recently I mean last week. Before, I have always worn tinted moisturiser. I have found that this is a light cover, and very natural looking. However last week I thought I'd try a better (but still very light) cover, just to give myself a base to my makeup. And so for this post, I thought I'd recommend both products that I have used.

I have always thought that a base should be very light, and natural looking. A huge pet hate of mine, and I presume all others, is the foundation line. Of course it can be difficult to find the exact match for your cover but make sure you blend! And I find the best way to avoid the line under the jaw is by pulling the "double chin" look, and blending down my neck. Honestly, it sounds ridiculous but works a treat.




Tinted moisturiser was something my mum actually introduced to my about 3 years ago. Previously I had only worn concealer and I was at the stage when most other girls in my year were branching out with makeup and wearing a little bit more to school. And because I've never really had much problems with my skin, I didn't need the full coverage that foundation offers, leading me to tinted moisturiser. It adds a little colour and hides some blemishes, without coating my skin. At this point I was also very worried that foundation would clog my pores and cause break outs (which I now know is not a problem). I have two tinted moisturisers that I used regularly. Boot's No7 gives a good coverage, however even the lightest colour is too dark for me, so I use this one over the summer months when I have a little more colour to my skin. Regularly, I use Clinique's tinted moisturiser. I couldn't recommend this enough, it stays throughout the day and feels very light on my skin. And they come in lighter shades too for those who are pale like myself, and I find that shade 1 matches my skin tone very well. I found that tinted moisturiser was very natural looking, and so perfect for my school where heavy make up was not allowed. And despite the fact I've got foundation now, I don't doubt that I'll be continuing to wear my tinted moisturiser when my skin doesn't need to much coverage. It is a bit more expensive than other tinted moisturiser, but over the last year I have only gone through 2 of the smaller bottles, and that is with generous usage, so it is definitely worth the extra pennies.



Now, though, I am starting to wear Clinique's foundation. It sits well, and provides a very light but adequate coverage. I see the difference between tinted moisturiser and foundation, and I do prefer the base that foundation gives. It also hasn't caused any break outs, something I was a little paranoid about, and I find it really good at covering those pesky dark circles under my eyes.  I have gone for a fairly expensive one, because I was worried about how my skin (which is very sensitive) would react to a high street one. But a little goes a long way and I can tell that this will last a good few months.

Eyebrows

I'll admit it now. I'm not all that into the strong brow look, I'm much more into a natural curve, not too thick and certainly not over plucked. However I think we all fall victim to over plucking at some point, which is why I find it best to usually just get my mum to pluck mine. Sad I know! But I find it best to let her follow the natural curve of my brow and at least she can see when they are matching. I do sometimes get mine waxed, but I have found this can be expensive and time consuming with the rate eyebrows grow so I just stick to plucking.



On my eye brows I have started using Makeup Revolution's Focus and Fix Eyebrow Kit, which  actually wrote a post about and you can check it out here if you fancy. I think eyebrows are supposed to match with your skin tone and hair colour. Since I am pale and blonde, I use a fairly light brown and tend to steer clear of the dark browns. I do love how a more defined eyebrow changes a face, so I think it's important to use product, whether it pencil (which I won't be able to advise on whatsoever) or powder.

And that is what I have to say about Foundation and Eyebrows!
Check out last week's #Teenblogseries here.

Be sure to share your tips and tricks in the comments, or if you use the same products as me!
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Love,
Emily
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