Falling for Autumn Essentials

One of my favourite things about Autumn is the beautiful seasonal colours that come in around this time of year; especially in beauty and fashion collections. Autumn is pretty damn awesome in my eyes - I even wrote another post about it! - and when I think of Autumn, there are numerous things that spring to mind, most of which I have included in this post. With the nights getting colder and darker, it means more cosy nights in under a blanket watching a classic film or catching up on the latest series on Netflix - I am currently loving Once Upon a Time! It also means more hot beverages with tasty syrups, berry lips, golden-toned eyes and warm, chunky scarves - I mean, who doesn't love a warm, chunky scarf in Autumn!

With the days and evenings starting to get longer and colder, I have started looking after my skin a little bit more than I usually would; I mean, I look after my skin anyway but during these colder times, my skin starts to feel really dry, dehydrated and look lifeless to be honest and I tend to use a few more hydrating products than I would normally.  From face masks to hand creams, you can't be to careful when this cold weather sets in; its better to be safe than sorry. I always keep hand cream and lip balm in my handbag, just in case. 

Also when the seasonal colours are changing, it is always a great time to change up your makeup bag and nail polish collection; by getting creative with darker, Autumnal tones and berry lips but it is definitely all about those golden and amber tones – especially on the eyes. Although, I don’t use this makeup look on an everyday basis, it is a fairly simple and straightforward look that gives your makeup look a warm, Autumnal feel to it. I mean, I am not normally a lover of a dark berry lip but this year, I am starting to wear them more and more. 

Autumnal accessorizes are a must! I can't actually tell you exactly how many scarves, hats and pairs of boots I own, there are just too many - believe me when I say it makes life really difficult when choosing an outfit because I just want to wear it all. But with the end of British Summer Time upon us (I don't even think we saw Summer, did we?) knitted socks and boots are perfect for keeping your feet warm on chilly, Autumnal days. 

What are your favourite Autumn essentials? 

Autumnal Essentials Include:
Miss Selfridge - Black Faux Fur Luxe Parka - £95.00 £76.00 (with discount)

River Island - Burgundy Check Tasselled Blanket Scarf | £22.00 £17.00 (with discount)

Schuh - 6-Inch Timberland Boots  | Shhh! It's just too much.  

Superdrug - Maybelline Colour Drama Lip Crayon – Keep it Classy | £4.99

Boots - Essie "Cocktail Bling" | £7.99

Superdrug - Tanya Burr Hollywood Eye Palette | £5.99

The Body Shop - Almond Nails and Hand Cream  | £5.00

The Body Shop - Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask | £24.00 

Superdrug - Nivea Lip Butter Tin | £2.25

Primark - Knitted Socks | £2.50 

Until the next seasonal change that happens to need essentials, Au Revoir! 

Love, 

Lauren xo