Style – A Scatter of Thoughts

ASOS Dreaming

This time of year always seems to bring some of the nicest clothes with it; but I always suffer from major guilt if I buy things for myself before I do my Christmas shopping.

However, I obviously indulge in some window shopping, and here are some bits that I’m loving from ASOS at the minute.

1920’s style sequin dress, if I was going to a NYE party I would wear this
Red bow dress, I love a bit of a party at the back
This paper bag waist skirt is in my favourite autumn/winter colour
These high waisted trousers need to be part of my wardrobe

I’ve wanted a black and white jumpsuit forever, so I’m very tempted to make this mine
This pink duster coat is gorgeous, I’m not sure what I’d wear it with though
I also love this pink trouser suit, it would be such a fun winter/spring outfit for work
Finally these gorgeous dark green floral suit is just too lovely

Amy
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After last months bonanza, I was a lot more restrained in the month of April, despite it being similarly rubbish. Although this post doesn’t include the amount of chocolate/sweets/coffee that I’ve been buying as they don’t really bear thinking about.

Marks & Spencer jeans

I only purchased one clothing item this month in the shape of these jeans from Marks & Spencer. They’re really comfy and whilst the fit isn’t really at Topshop level for me (the Joni’s are my ultimate fave), these are a great everyday jean. Though I chose a size down and I would recommend you do the same, especially if you’re at the smaller end of your size.

Gosh BB Cream in Sand

This next product is the only real miss of the month, and I am gutted. Jess at Foolish Oats uses this BB cream and really sold it to me, especially as Gosh is one of the very few high street brands that is cruelty free. It has a really silky texture and gives a nice sheer but buildable coverage. But the day after wearing it I woke up with the sort of spots I haven’t had in ages so I doubt I’ll be wearing it again. Worth checking out if your skin is less wimpy than mine.

Bourjois Rogue Edition Aqua Laque Liquid Lipstick in 1

I’ve previously mentioned this product in my I Love Spring post, but I was lured into buying one of the Bourjois Aqua Laque’s. It’s a really pretty pink colour on the lips and I love that it does feel very ‘aqua’, and not at all drying. It just doesn’t really seem to last all that long.

Barry M Quick Dry Polishes in Eat My Dust and Lap of Honour

Again, this is another product that has been previously mentioned, but I do really like these nail polishes. You do need a basecoat and topcoat to try and make them last longer than a day, but the polish does really dry super quickly.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Balm

This product only arrived in the last days of the month so I haven’t had that much chance to use it. However, my lips are a bit of a disaster at the moment and I’m trying anything to make them look less sore and chapped. This certainly feels nourishing and smells pretty first-aidy so I’ve got my fingers crossed.

Amy

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Disclaimer: Although I currently work for M&S, I paid for those jeans with my own money. And I missed out on Double Discount by a day, d’oh.

The I Love Spring Tag

I saw this tag on Jennie’s blog, and I thought it would give me the chance to do a kind of favourites post as the questions definitely bring up some of my current most-used products.

Favourite thing about spring?

My favourite thing, and probably the most obvious, is the fact that the weather slowly starts to improve, and I no longer need to leave the house looking like a Michelin man. Plus, as I live pretty rurally it’s nice to see the countryside start to come alive. Also lambs. And ducklings.

Are you a spring cleaner?
I tend to do random monthly cleans where I go through all my things and choose what to bin, give away and what to keep. But the new season definitely inspires me to go through my clothes and things to see what I really need.

Favourite spring candle?

I’m still getting into the whole candle thing, but I got the Yankee Candle in Garden Sweet Pea for my birthday and it does make my room smell really fresh.

Favourite spring accessory?

I don’t have a specific accessory that I bring out in spring, but at the minute I am definitely carrying both my sunglasses and my umbrella everywhere I go. My absolute favourite thing about spring is that it’s finally leather jacket weather, meaning that I can finally whip out my gorgeous leather jacket that I got for Christmas from Zara (a similar one is here)

Favourite spring nail polish?

My nail colours don’t really change that much season to season, but a couple of new purchases means that at the moment I’ve really been enjoying pastel colours. The new Quick Dry Barry M range has been all over the internet, so this probably isn’t anything new, but I own Eat My Dust and Lap of Honour and love them. As someone who constantly tries to do things within seconds of finishing my nails, this product is designed for me.

Favourite spring lip colour?
Again, I’m not a massive changer-upper of my lip colour season to season, I’m of the belief that you can rock any colour all year round. However, I do tend towards pinks during spring. I like the Seventeen lipstick in Beehive that I mentioned here; and I recently purchased the Bourjois Rogue Edition Aqua Laque (longest name ever?) in 1 and really like the colour.

Favourite spring blush?
I definitely lean towards blushes which have more of a ‘sparkle’ to them. Something that can give my face a bit of a lift in the sun.

(Max Factor Creme Puff Blush in Lovely Pink | Soap & Glory Blush in Love at First Blush)

Favourite spring base?
I definitely prefer to wear a lighter base during the slightly warmer months. However, as I don’t have the most flawless skin I do still need a bit of coverage which the Bourjois CC Cream really offers. It’s lightweight and natural looking, but still covers redness really well. I do have to powder it to make it look less shiny so that’s one to remember if you have oily-combination skin.

Favourite spring scent?
So my biggest beauty secret is that I’m really bad at wearing perfume. I’ve yet to find a scent that really feels like ‘me’. However, in my collection the two that are the lightest are Paul Smith’s Sunshine which I inherited from my Mum and is probably slowly evaporating. Another is Accessorize’s Enchanted which has a gorgeous bottle and a light scent-the only downside is that it doesn’t last that long on my skin.

So that’s all for a spring season favourites!

What do you love about spring?

Amy

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Spring Dreams: Wishlist #1

I’m not sure what it is about officially being in spring, but I’ve definitely got a tingle to change up my wardrobe. However, my purse doesn’t quite share my desire to spend, so here’s hoping putting a list together here will quench by spendy thirst…

(also sorry about that editing blip above, trust me, it’s annoying to me too but I forgot to save the file!!)

Tunic, Warehouse, £32 | Playsuit, Miss Patina, £62.80 | Dress, Zara, £19.99

Kimono, New Look, £14.99 | Dress, Marks & Spencer, £45 | Trousers, Marks & Spencer, £39.50

Basically an awful lot of blue, and an some blogger inspired pieces (nods to Hannah, Olivia and Suzie). Also, I definitely do not need a new watch but a jeweller’s in town just started selling Daniel Wellington and they are calling to me.

What have you got your eye on lately?

Amy

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Disclaimer: I do work for Marks & Spencer, but they have not paid me to feature their items. Sadly.

March Buys: The Treat Yourself Edition

March is my birthday month, so I always allow myself to do my bank balance a little more damage than normal in the spirit of celebrating me.

This particular March also bought with it some downers, and so I shopped to make myself feel better. Because capitalism. Let’s have a gander at what I bought…

Also apologies for the photo quality in this post, I did film a video featuring them all but it was wonderfully out of focus!