Affordable Autumn Lookbook

  

                          

Well Hello their ladies & gentleman, 

  This weeks Blog post is a little autumn lookbook, that I decided to compose. 

Mainly because I love autumn, it's my fav time of year. The changing of the seasons, autumn leaves & damp grass. Nothing beats it.

So  the clothes I've chosen are, baggy comfy kind of, clothes that you can get in the UK, around this time of year. With some good old knitwear thrown in for good autumnal measure. This time of year, defiantly suits my style. 

 As I'm new to this, I have only created 3 outfits. But all of which, I wear on a daily basis. As you may have noticed from the title, of this blog. I'm doing an affordable lookbook as some of the items are not brand new, but are well loved, by me & perfect for this time of year. 

 As you can see, I've stuck with neutral colours, with added animal print, (It's in this autumn, I swear.) To give the outfits a little kick.

Outfit Number 1:

Baggy cream jumper, with hole detail, by the shoulders & down the back. - Asda. £8.00.

Plain Black vest top underneath. - Primark -£3.00.

Leopard print scarf. - Gift So I'm not sure.

Rose gold, bangles. - Lisa Angel. £12.00 (I think, my mum got them for me as a birthday gift.)

Burgundy jeans. - Dorothy Perkins £15.00.

Leopard print pumps. - Asda £12.00.

Outfit Number 2:

Grey bobble hat. - New Look (Last winter) £4.99.

Pink Jumper with rose gold studs. - Dorothy Perkins. £15.99.

Grey Duffle coat. - Select. (Last Winter) £20.00.

Black Leggins. - Primark. £4.00.

Brown Studded boots. - New Look. (Last winter) £22.99.

Outfit Number 3:

Dress with leopard print peter  pan collar. - New Look. (Summer sale) £7.99.

Black tights Pack of 2.  - Primark. £3.00.

Satchel. - Boros. (Birthday gift. Price unknown.)

Brogue's - Schuch. (Last summer) £20.99. 

Campfire Casserole

                         

Hi there guy's,

I quite enjoy adding my little foodie post's into this blog, & I think you guy's enjoyed it too?

 I'm enjoying eating, healthy home cooked grub, at the moment. As I'm trying to eat healthier & keep an eye on the calories. & this recipe is a household fave, in our house, right now. 

It is The campfire casserole. 

The recipe severs 4. is Freezable & veggie friendly!

Ingredients:

300g of quorn sausages.

or if you prefer 6 low fat sausages.

Some Frylight or Vegetable oil.

1 Medium onion. 

Half a butternut squash or 3 medium carrots.

2 Perepers (Red or yellow as they are sweetest.) 

2 Garlic cloves. Crushed.

1tsp of smoked paprika.

300ml of vegetable or chicken stock.

1 tin of baked beans.

150g Green beans.

A small handful of flat leaf parsley for decoration.

1) Pre-heat a large frying pan & spray with frylight. Cook sausages according to the instructions on the packet. Once cooked transfer sausages to a plate & slice into chucks.

Return the frying pan to a medium heat. Spray pan with Frylight & add onion & soften for 4-5 minutes. Until softened.

Add the squash / carrot, peppers, & garlic. Stir in a tsp of paprika & cook for 2-3 minutes.

2) Add the baked beans & 300ml of stock & Seasoning. Bring the pan to the boil. Stir & reduct the heat to medium - low, cover & simmer for 15 minutes. Stirring occasionally.  

3) Uncover pan & Add the sausages, green beans & any extra stock, if needed. ooh for a further 5 minutes Until veg is tender. 

Serve with New potatoes, mash Or goes great with a jacket potato.

Yankee Candle Love

                                   

Hi Guys,

This weeks blog post, is continuing along the autumn theme. But on a newer discovery of mine. And as you can probably tell, it happens to be a well known candle brand. 

Now don't get me wrong, I haven't been living under a rock or anything. . . . 

 I am well aware of the Yankee brand & there wide selection of senses, that they have to offer. 

 However, I recently went on a hunt, to get the house feeling a little bit more autumnal. With they grey days, & the nights drawing in, & not to mention, being inspired by all the bath & bodywork, hauls that seems to be circling youtube. 

I decided, to take the time, to actually smell some candles. There I said it, any men that may read this blog, I understand if this post, isn't to your taste!

I don't usually, treat myself to candles, & often the candles that I am gifted happen to be fragrances-less. Which I totally understand, as I find smell extremely personal, to each individual. Which I think, makes it had to choose, as a gift. 

I learnt from my little experience, that I enjoy sweeter lighter sense, to stronger spicy smells. If like me, you'd like to acquire a few more candles, to make your abode feel more seasonal. I would totally recommend, the Yankee Candle: Fireside Treats Marshmallow grilles candle. It smells exactly like a toasted marshmallow, but without being overpoweringly sickly.

 I purchased the small perfect pillar. As it was on offer for £9.00. But I have found it online, for £6.00. That teaches me to shop around!

 It even burns to look like a flipping marshmallow, which made me smile. 

 When I enquired about the average burning time, it says about 35-40 minutes. Which, I think is a pretty long time.

 I think these candles, would make a great gift, if your stuck for idea's. If like me your on a bit of a budget, be a bit cheeky & if theres any sense you like, make a note, & shop around, online for some bargains. 

Maybeline Baby lips

Hey there guy's,

Firstly, I must apologise for not posting last week. The time, just ran away from me. & secondly how is it October already?

Now I don't know about you guys, but I'm a big fan of lip balm. As you may, or may not be, able to tell from some of my previous post's.

I think this is mainly because I do, suffer from dry lips. Especially in the winter, & I hate it. Because, I do tend to suffer from slight dryness. Unless I'm going out, out. . . I tend to steer clear of lip glosses. & when I do tend to choose lip shades, I  always seem to sway towards subtle shades, on offer.  

 So when I saw that Maybeline, had brought out a lip balm range. With a tint in it, none the less. It seemed to me, to be the best of both worlds.

In this range, there are 6 lip balms in total.  All of which, claim to give your lip's 8 hours of hydration. For "baby soft lips" 

The Hydrate, Intense Care, & Mint Fresh, lip balms, all contain SPF 20, which is good, if you live in a sunny climate. Or happen to be going on your travels, sometime soon. Burnt lips are defiantly a no, no, in the holiday photo album! However these 3 balms do not contain a tint to them. 

The other 3 lip balms in this range, are: Cherry Me, Pink Punch, & Peach Kisses. Which all have, a nicely pigmented tint to them. 

 The 2 balms, which I have chosen to purchase, were Pink Punch & Peach Kisses. 

They have great pigmentation for a lip balm. With a wonderful shine to them. They stay put, not making you feel like you need to keep re-applying every five minutes. My lips feel hydrated after use, & if like me, you hate the sticky quality, that most lip glosses leave behind, these babies are for you. 

 And lastly, they all smell amazing too. The current retail price, for these balms are: £2.99 each. I know Boots & Superdrug have them all, in store on a 3 for 2 offer right now, who could say no!