Autumn Wish list : Coats

Hello again!  As today is officially the first day of Autumn, I have something new for you; my first ever wish list post. I absolutely love Autumn, everything about it. I adore the cool and crisp weather, the welcome appearance of changing surroundings. Stunning rust and orange coloured leaves grace countless trees. New make-up trends, paler skin, darker eyes and berry toned lips. And of course, Autumn fashion. Plentiful amounts of cosy knitwear, boots, accessories, bags, layering and lovely coats!

1. Warehouse Pink Fluffy Teddy £85.

2. River Island Dark Pink Oversized Coat £110.

3. H&M Dark Grey Marl Boucle Coat In Wool Blend £59.99.

4. New Look Dark Grey Jumpo Wool Mix Knitted High Neck Coat £40.

5. Warehouse Cream Stud Belted Mac £85.

I absolutely love all of these, I don't think I could pick just one! There is so much choice out there for AW14 and the high street is really coming up trumps.


Which coat do you like?

What have you got your eye on this Autumn?

Please leave a comment down below and let me know.

As always, thanks for stopping by.

Three Series : Barry M Autumn Nail Paints...

Ok, so it's not officially Autumn yet but that doesn't stop me anticipating it's welcome arrival.  We had a really good and hot Summer, but I'm ready to revel in all that Autumn has to offer, for it is without a doubt my favourite season.

 These new Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints from Barry M were released just last week and  scream Autumn, that's why I chose these three...

L-R Cocoa, Mustard and Paprika

Just look at those colours! They're are just Autumn in a bottle. They remind me of Autumnal leaves, bonfires, hot chocolate, spices and the sky at dusk. *sighs*

There are six shades to chose from altogether which include a grey, a green and a red but I have lots of nail paints in those shades already so I was good and just chose three.

First up we have Cocoa...

Cocoa is a super opaque rich chocolate brown. I cannot get over how thick this is. I applied two coats but you could probably get away with one! This would be great for those who don't fancy a shade as daring or dark as black. I love this one!

Next up is Mustard...

Mustard is just that. A beautiful mustard shade. Definitely one of my favourites if not thee favourite. Again it is super opaque and easy to apply. Two coats were applied but you could get away with one. I highly recommend this one.

Last but not least, it's Paprika...

Paprika is for you spicier gals out there ;-) A fiery browny orangey-red which is perfect not just for Autumn but for winter too.  This shade is showing a tad more red in the photo than it actually is. It didn't want to reveal it's true colours for some reason, despite me taking many, many photos (God knows I tried)! As with the other two, this is super opaque and two coats were applied. This one is potentially a favourite.

I am really impressed with all three shades that I picked. The formulation of this Autumn range seems much more opaque than previous Spring/Summer colours (and I was impressed with those!) 

The choice of colours is bang on and Barry M have totally captured the essence of Autumn. I just can't decide on my favourite but it's between Mustard and Paprika!

Barry M are my absolute favourite brand of nail polishes. They're so affordable, there are so many to choose from and they constantly bring out new and exciting ranges and products.

I got mine from Superdrug in Brighton retailing at £3.99 each and they were on a 3 for 2 offer so I got all three for £7.98! :-)

These are available from Barry M , superdrug and Boots but I am sure only Barry M online and Superdrug stores are carrying this new range at the moment.

What do you think of these?

Will you be picking up any of them?

Please leave a comment below and let me know.

Thanks as always for stopping by.

My Top 5 Autumn/winter lipsticks...

When it comes to make-up, I'm a huge advocate of "Wear what you want, when you want" but as the nights draw in and the weather becomes colder, I really look forward to reaching for deeper toned lipsticks.

I have selected five lipsticks that I own and enjoy wearing. These are by no means the best five autumn/winter lipsticks. They are MY top five favourites from the ones I own.

(L-R) 'M.A.C - Ruby Woo', 'M.A.C - Rebel', 'Kate Moss for Rimmel - 107', 'Rimmel - Sloane's Plum' and 'E.L.F Cheerful Cherry'.

M.A.C Ruby Woo. (Matte) £15.

Ruby Woo was the first ''high end'' red lipstick I ever bought. It is still my favourite. This is as red as red can be and as matte as matte can be. The pigmentation is also fantastic, as is the yummy vanilla smell!

M.A.C describes this as a matte vivid blue-red.

No Autumn/Winter lipstick collection should be without a 'red lipstick!' 

Ruby Woo makes your teeth look whiter, your skin look brighter and is glamorous as heck. The effect given is one of a Hollywood starlet, a retro pin up and pure feminine glamour.

The finish is matte, so for someone with drier lips, this may be a problem. I just apply a little lip balm before applying the lipstick.

If you are looking for a red lipstick this season, I would recommend you try this one out!

M.A.C Rebel. (Satin) £15.

I picked 'Rebel' up last Winter as I wanted a wearable plummy shade for the daytime. I love the formulation of this one, it's more moisturising than a matte finish and also has that yummy signature M.A.C scent!

M.A.C describe this as a Mid tonal cream plum.

I really like this as it's bold without being too ''vampy'' or ''in your face''

It can look quite fuchsia toned and leans more towards a pinky plum rather than a dark plum.

This is great daytime shade and again, brilliant for brightening up your complexion!

Kate Moss for Rimmel 107 Wine (Matte) £5.49.

I picked up this lil beauty last Winter. This is one of my favourite Autumn/winter lipsticks (obviously!) I have ever tried. Quite a big statement, I know.

The reasons for this are: the texture, pigmentation, colour, longevity and price. All of these are phenomenal.

It is a berry red shade with a modern finish. While being described as 'matte' I would agree but say it is more moisturising than a matte from say, M.A.C. 

I am a huge fan of Rimmel lipsticks, the quality you get for the price is second to none.

I know this particular shade is very popular within the blogging/youtube community and I can see why. 

My previous blogpost 'Autumnal lips and neutral eyes' features this lipstick. If you go and read that blog, you will see how it looks on the lips :-)

Rimmel Sloane's Plum (Moisture Renew) £6.49.

My most recent lipstick purchase. This is the new formulation of the moisture renew lipsticks. These are the most moisturising formulation of any lipstick I own so, they are great for this time of the year! Also, you can skip the lip balm!

Colour enriched with vitamins and moisture? YEP! pigmented? affordable? wearable? YEP YEP YEP! BIG thumbs up here!

For the record, I am pale skinned (M.A.C NW 20) with blonde hair. I can wear this. Do not fear dark shades in fear they will make you look ''gothic'' 

So, this is my newest recruit and I am loving it. Rimmel can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. There are a vast array of shades available and their lipsticks are 1/3 of the price of M.A.C lipsticks!

E.L.F Cheerful Cherry (Mineral) £5.

Cheerful cherry is what I like to call my ''Daytime red''. If I want to wear a red in the daytime, I'll wear this. It is pigmented but not as intense looking as my other reds.

Another reason I like this lipstick (besides the price) is the fact is contains a nourishing blend of exotic oils, natural waxes and vitamins. Super easy to apply, long lasting and 100% mineral...bonus!

As the name suggests, it is a cherry shade. A simple cherry red. The price and quality here certainly make me cheerful too!

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Do you own any of these shades?

What are your favourite shades for Autumn/Winter?

Let me know your favourites in the comment box.

Jude x x