My 'IT' bag for Autumn 2012!

Now that Autumn is finally here I am all over faux leather and studs!

So the Hunt for the perfect bag this season commenced!

I had my heart set on the Zara Bucket bag and was considering adding a few studs to it, but it's sold out everywhere so I had to look for something better!

On a trip to Matalan I found this beauty!

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At only £16 it snatched it up!

It's the perfect size for me as it fits my uni notebooks in and all the crap I carry around with plenty of space to spare.

The studs are gold but the buckle has a slight rose gold tint to it.

The strap is brilliant as it's about 2 inches wide which means it doesn't cut into my shoulder when the bag is heavy.

The strap isn't ajustable which is one down side but it falls at my waist (which I thought was a strange length at first) but I find it really comfy to wear that length.

The ends are also studded to which I think makes it look far more expensive that £16.

The bag also has a zip fastening under the top flap which makes it extra secure.

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Also available in nude and rose gold.

What is your Autumn must have bag?

Autumn Colours: My trend picks

I love love love Autumn (and you're probably going to see A LOT of Autumn related posts from me in the near future).

I love the weather of Autumn, the fashion and the colours!

So today I'm going to talk about my favourite colours for Autumn 

(which also happen to be pretty in style right now!)

Maroon

I will be wearing a lot of maroon - as my alternative to black - it goes well with all of the other colours in my autumn palette!

Navy & Royal Blue

Having light coloured skin and blonde hair I think any shade of blue always looks nice on me and I can't wait to fill my wardrobe up with pieces in these lovely jewel tones.

Mustard

I never usually go for and shade of yellow but I've taken the plunge this year and can't wait to start experimenting with this colour as I just find it so interesting.

Khaki

I'm a huge fan of green and think plain khaki clothes are a great way to wear this season's military trend for those of us who are a bit shy of full on camo!

Grey

My neutral colour for the season. Last year I wore a lot of brown but I'm preferring grey right now because it's lighter and works well with the next colour.

Pale Pink

This colour is great for some girlyness and is autumn's answer to summer's nude. I've got my eye on a pale pink cable knit jumper that I think will look so cute with grey trousers!

What colours will you be working into your wardrobe this autumn?

Autumn 2012 Make up Trends

A change in seasons means the introduction of new make-up trends!

I am a big fan of finding out the new trends for cosmetics which are generally born out of fashion week!
Now we are all aware of the way fashion week works - the start of spring gives us Autumn/ Winter trends and vise versa and with London Fashion Week coming to a close I've decided to take a look back to last fashion week and have a look at the make up trends!

So without further ado!

Berry Lips

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This is a trend that rolls round year after year and 2012 has been no exception.

When aiming for your perfect berry lip the idea is to make your lips appear as if you've just bitten into a bunch of blackberries.

I love the look and think it look fantastic on light and dark skin tones.

The contrast on a pale face make you look super sophisticated and on trend where as berry lips on a darker skinned person adds a subtle hint of glamour.

Multi-Toned Eyes

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This futuristic look adds a different dimension to eye make up looks than the usual smokey eye.

Its the new way to do glamorous eye make up and finally allows that bit of adventure into out make up bags!

Jason Wu used emerald green as the main colour for this make up look on his catwalk this season.

Fresh & Natural

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This is another look we see year after year throughout each season.

However the look for Autumn features more on 'the English rose' look. Flawless skin and a flush of colour to the cheeks. 

Whilst flushed cheeks are a sign of broken capillaries from cold weather a spot of blusher gives a much healthier look to the face.

Smokey Brown

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This is a look that I have been wearing so much for the past few months and don't plan on stopping any time soon.

However I think I will incorporate some of the other new trends we are seeing in order to bring the look up to date and give it a new lease of life.

It is such a versatile trend and can be taken from day to night really easily.

The morning after make up

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This trend looks pretty intimidating to me! 

It's based on the concept of not removing last night's make up and featured heavily on the runway with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs. 

Whilst the run way look is not something I'd go for, a more of a smudged look on the lower lash line is the perfect compromise and I can't wait to try it out.

Vibrant eye liner

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This is a trend we saw back in spring 2011.

It's back again with a vengeance!

Go for bold patterns in bold colour for a bang on trend look. I personally cant wait to try this look with blues and greens!

Which is your favourite make up look, and if any, which will you be trying out over the next 3 months?

How I Organise My Wardrobe.

Morning Ladies!

How is everyone today?

The post I have for you today is all about how I keep my clothes and shoes in order and how I arrange my wardrobe.

I am a bit of a neat freak and am a firm believer in clearing out your wardrobe at the beginning of each season.

So now that Autumn is approaching and I've purchased some new clothes I've had a clear out of my wardrobe and produced a new organising system (and a big bag for the charity shop!).

I'm going to talk you through the sections of my wardrobe as well as sharing a few tips I've always used!

First off I section my clothes into bottoms and tops.

Then the main way I organise my clothes is by Colour.

I'm super picky and have my clothes hung in order of the colour spectrum.

This is just super picky of me and it's not necessary to arrange your clothes like this in order to be organised.

I also keep my 'going out' dresses to the side as it's easier to have a part of my wardrobe I can go straight too when I'm looking for something a bit more special.

At the end of my Wardrobe I hang my belts on this belt organiser from Primark.

I hate rolling belts up in drawers as it's just so easy for them to become messy. This way of hanging also allows me to see all of the belts I have.

At the bottom of my wardrobe I store my shoes and gym clothes.

On the top I always keep my shoes on the right and swap the box on the left seasonally.

In Autumn and Winter I keep my boots on the top shelf and sandals underneath, however during Spring and Summer I rotate these for ease.

I store my gym wear in a basket at the bottom of my wardrobe as its so easy just to slide the basket out and grab what I need.

I tie and elastic band around all of my pairs of sandals.

This makes it so easy to grab a pair and I'm not hunting around for a pair of shoes in a box of madness.

Separate from my wardrobe I have a set of draws for everything else.

Two drawers are dedicated to out of season clothes.

 (The other has heavy knit jumpers)

When I organise my wardrobe at the change of the season the clothes which I am 99% sure I wont be wearing are folded away into a drawer.

It is also just as efficient to store them in a suitcase or under the bed.

And finally my scarves and bandeaus are folded and rolled into a smaller drawer.

I prefer to roll my scarves and its a lot easier to end up with an untidy drawer if they are folded.

It is also really easy to see what I have and grab it quickly.

The way I have my clothes and shoes organised works really well for me and it has taken me a while to find the perfect organisation solution.

A few tips I have for you guys are:

Keep trying to find your solution

Like I said it's taken me a while to perfect my organisation but this system works really well for me as it's easy to keep neat and see what I have.

Clear out!

I clear out at the beginning of each season.

If I didn't wear an item in the previous season then I generally get rid of it unless there is a reason (for example a sun dress during a rainy summer).

Items which can transition through seasons are always in my wardrobe and those which are season specific get sorted into a drawer.

Make the time

If you always find your self throwing clothes into the wardrobe and spending hours clearing out every few months then consider taking 30 seconds more to hang and organise your clothes.

Not only will it make that big clear out quicker but it will also speed up getting ready in the morning.

Only keep what you wear

The obvious exception to this rule is important and memorable clothes.

I still have a bridesmaids dress from when I was 3. Obviously I never wear it but it's important to me.

However that ill fitting jumper and too small pair of jeans can go!

I love seeing how people organise their clothes and have really enjoyed writing this post!

I hope you have enjoyed this post too!

Have you got and top tips for organisation?

If so share them below!

Wardrobe - Ikea

Drawers - Ikea Malm

Baskets - Matalan