Hi Everyone! So I think Autumn has well and
truly arrived and as we’re entering November (already?!) I thought I’d do a
little post of some of my purchases so far this Autumn.
I’ll start with the one thing I didn’t
actually purchase myself and that’s the lovely New(ish) Roses de Chloé. My delightful boyfriend bought this for me in duty
free on his recent trip to Africa after a few very severe hints. At first
sniff, I loved this perfume; in fact at first glance I knew I would. I’m a girl
that likes a floral scent that’s not ‘powdery’, but something with a rounded
slights sweet note and a slightly deeper note to it. Firm favourites of mine
include Elie Saab, Gucci Flora in Gracious Tuberose and most of all, my Viktor
and Rolf Flowerbomb – our relationship’s still going strong after 8 years, safe
to say it’s love! Roses de Chloé seamlessly fits into my collection and
certainly ticks all my boxes. So if you love a good complex floral scent,
definitely go and try this out, it’s incredible. In addition, for an Eau de
Toilette, the staying power is amazing; I ended up wanting it so bad because I
had the swatch in my bag for 2 weeks and every time I opened my bad the scent
hit me – it’s quite amazing.
Moving on, this month I also took the
plunge on Indeed Labs Eyesilix which
I purchased from Boots with a £5 off voucher (still at an eye-watering £20!)
after hearing great things in the blogosphere and being quite wowed at the
sample in the shop a while ago. When I tested this, it really tingled my eyes
and instantly brightened my eyes (which it says it does on the box) so I was
majorly impressed. So far, not seeing such amazing results (and no tingling?)
but reserving judgment for now... I wonder if I got a dud?!
After seeing a tip for these WoodWick Candles on FleurdeForces
channel, I had to try them. Tempted by the promise of a crackling fire sound
due to the wooden wick, a good burn and fab scent throw out, I took a risk and
ordered some (where the hell can I find somewhere to go smell them in Leeds?!),
settling for Cinnamon Chai as a Christmassy scent, and Amber Twilight to suit
my floral/woody cravings. I’m going to do a full review of these soon so be
sure to keep an eye!
My Korres
Wild Rose Exfoliating Cleanser was a bit of a wild purchase. I hate buying
face washes and scrubs – I like one to just use quickly use if I’m in the
shower (whereas I have separate ones for removing makeup at night etc), but can
I ever find a decent one? No. So I end up wasting my money on yet more
(useless) drug store ones. I personally always like to use a scrubby face wash
as my skin can get quite clogged and I don’t really see the point otherwise, so
this Korres one looked tempting, promising to brighten (my go-to word) and
soothe my skin – brilliant. And after finding it on Amazon for £10 rather than
the usual £18, I was sold, even without my usual research. I’m definitely going
to do a review on this soon but so far, I recommend!
Lee
Stafford Argan Oil Heat Protection is a consistent
repurchase for me and having finished mine this month (see my detailed thoughtson this in my Holy Grail Hair Empties post here), I was sure to repurchase a
couple more of these to see me through winter and look after my poor locks.
Next is the ‘drugstore’ makeup I purchased
after a bit of a penny pinching month. I thought it was time I got the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
after seeing millions of rave reviews all over the internet! The agency I work
for also does design work for Collection so thought I’d throw in some support –
nice to see they’re shaking off their old image! Secondly, after very nearly
breaking and splurging on the MAC Eye Pencil in Coffee, I whisked myself off to
Boots and purchased my trusty Rimmer
Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner instead in a new shade for me, 011 Sable. I won’t
lie though, I did slip and get the Rimmel
ScandalEyes Kohl Kajal in 004 Taupe for good measure – I thought it’d make
a nice easy day option! Oops.
Last but not least, I got this lovely cosy Bobble Hat from Topshop in this
beautiful slightly mauvey grey to get me through Autumn and Winter – think I’ll
need it! Brrr…
H x
Love the hat. Really want to try the Indeed labs eye cream.
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