week in photographs #40/41

Yet another two weeks has gone by and it is time for my week in photographs post - my fortnightly life update. The main things that happened over the past two weeks: Shopping (surprise, surprise), dying my hair, autumn has arrived, halloween makeup and nails, writing blog posts/reviews, writing my CV, blog milestones, facetime with my sister, being a bit ill still and eczema flare ups! 

Firstly, shopping! There have been quite a few new releases recently from makeup brands such as the new Vaseline limited edition lip balm which I love! Revlon have also released their chalkboard nails which I am interested to try out and their have been a few exciting makeup releases that I am super excited about - the Chanel winter collection (I am getting that gorgeous palette) and I saw that Hourglass are bringing out a ambient lighting powder trio set - I haven't tried any of those infamous powders but the set would be a great way to try them out - I need! 

Also this week, I dyed my hair as you will have seen in my Autumn lookbook post, click here to see the post. I used the Schwarzkopf colour mask dye in dark brown and I love the colour but I don't think I would buy this dye again which is a shame because I love the other Schwarzkopf dyes I have used in the past. As it is getting closer to halloween I have been experimenting with some halloween makeup looks such as clowns, dolls, vampires, and the joker from batman which is the look above - it has been so so fun, I love experimenting with makeup and I hope you like the halloween makeup series I will be posting over the next two weeks! 

Favourite TV shows: 2 Broke Girls - I cannot express how much I love this series, I have series 1 on dvd from amazon, love it!I have also been loving the BBC series Peaky Blinders. 

Favourite skincare items: Ren hydracalm cleanser (a recent repurchase and I am so glad I have it again), the Organic Surge super intensive moisturiser and the Avene water spray. I have had a horrible eczema flare up the past week or so and these products have been helping.

Favourite makeup items: Vaseline paint the town lip balm (a gorgeous shade!), Dr Jart Platinum BB cream and the Sleek oh so special palette.

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Autumn/Winter Wish List

Here is my autumn/winter wish list (one of many) and I have included some haircare, makeup, clothing, skincare and accessories in this post. I have bought the coat from this post and sadly it had to go back but it looks gorgeous. 

1. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette (£20): I have wanted this palette since it launched, last year I think, and it is just divine! It has all but one matte shades and the packaging is size is just perfect. I have a 20% off code for Hqhair so I may get it - code: ticktock

2. Newlook Duffle Coat (£34.99): I actually bought this coat a couple of weeks ago because I loved it online so much but when it arrived it was a much dark taupe colour and the shoulders were really big and pronounced which I don't like on me but it is a really nice coat, sadly it has to go back. 

3. Babylis Perfect Curl (£180): I saw this on youtube as a tutorial/demo video and from them on all I can think about is this curler! It is such a strange and new concept for curling your hair - you need to go to youtube to see a demo of this curler - it will blow your mind! 

4. REN Hydracalm Cleansing Gel (£18): I bought this cleanser a while ago and I used it all up and I definitely want to repurchase it. My skin has been acting up a bit lately and this didn't irritate my skin when I had it last year so I want it again - and I just love the brand and packaging.

5. Zara Bowling bag with zips (£29.99): I need a moments silence for this bag..........how freakin' gorgeous is this bag! I need this bag, even more than I needed the office city bag. I love the colour and the shape, it looks perfect.....

6. Pretty Small Shoes Easy Rider Calf Boots (£199): I have really tiny feet (UK size 1 and 2) so it is difficult for me to find shoes/boots/heels that fit and that don't look like childrens/teen shoes. I saw these boots and immediately fell in love! I have bought from this site before and the service was really food. 

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