Urban Decay Temptress @ Boots

I went into Boots yesterday and asked the lady at the makeup counter if she knew when they were getting the new Urban Decay Book NYC of Shadows (III) and the Naked Palette in, as I'd love to purchase it at Boots so I can earn points on my card.

She said 'do you mean these' and opened a magical drawer just under the display counter which was full to the brim of all the new palettes. She even opened them and let me look at them and hold them. She then told me they weren't on sale until Monday and priced checked them at the till. She then upset me further by telling me that these were already sold/ preordered on a wait list.

Basically she got my hopes up! Now I can't stop thinking about the magical drawer of goodies.

I felt like sneaking back in and taking a set out of the drawer and just buying them at the till, as the boys who work on the cash desk wouldn't know they aren't for sale until Monday as they are already on the system!
Now I know I can't have them, I just want them so much more!

Highstreet Fragrances - Gap + M&S

I didn't realise that Gap sold fragrances so was intrigued to try a 10ml version of their fragrance 'Close' for just £5.

I have been a convert to buying fragrances from the high street after falling in love with Marks & Spencer's 'New York' fragrance in the Autograph line.

It is very reasonably priced as with this little lovely from Gap. In my opinion they certainly rival some of the bigger brands for an every day scent.

Shearling is a hot seller!

So, I blogged about the ASOS leather aviator jacket with fur trim the other day and now they've completely sold out of all the smaller sizes in black. Seems like the rest of the fashion community are all over this trend. Wish I had the cash to have bought  it straight away when I saw it.

River Island - £ 74.99

ASOS - £55

I was reading 'BlondeBrooklyn's' Blog the other day and she had purchased a gorgeous pair of shearling lined boots, also from ASOS.
I absolutely love these too. I can't quite decide whether I want these or the River Island version. Both are beautiful.

Topshop - £30

Then there are shearling trimmed bags and Topshop have brought out a shearling trimmed satchel. Good old Toppers. Killing two trends with one product. I love a good old school styled satchel.

Do you think a coat, boots and a bag is overkill?

Obviously I won't wear them all at the same time ;)

Nail of the Day: Nude Nails go with Nude Shoes - OPI Cosmo Not Tonight

 I,  like so many others, are completely obsessed with nail polish. I love how the right shade can change your mood or add a statement to an outfit.

So the current trend within the beauty blogging community is for a classy Taupe nail colour, or as lollipop26 referred to the shade as 'mud' so that her boss would understand which colour she had on. I absolutely adore those colours too, but I am not quite ready to let go of summer and will be wearing Taupe as Autumn (Fall) quickly approaches.

Yes I am planning my A/W wardrobe with a passion - already missing out on the ASOS Aviator jacket in my size (Completely sold out! Boo!) but I am holding on to the last of the long summer days.

So my current nail polish fits within the taupe spectrum, but it is a nude. Patent nude shoes are hot write now as they lengthen the look of your leg, and Christian Louboutin's famous nude pumps have waiting lists.

The shade I have chosen to go with this trend is OPI's 'Cosmo Not Tonight Honey'.
It isn't new or a trendsetting shade, but I love it. It goes with everything .

Yankee Candle Strawberry Buttercream Large Jar Candle - Review:

So I have been re-arranging our bedroom recently in anticipation of getting a new dressing table/ vanity. My previous dressing table was really a desk and it just wasn't in-keeping with the design and feel I was trying to create in the boudoir.

I want to create a Victorian/ Rococo inspired bedroom with a modern twist with lots of venetian glass and objet d'art.

Whilst I am developing and collecting pieces for my room, I felt an easy update is to buy a new candle.

I am in love with Yankee Candles, they are by far the best candles I have ever burnt. They last for hours and completely fill the whole room with their scent. I have them all round the house. Candles to me, follow the seasons.

I have special Christmas candles, burners and scents that take me from Autumn (Fall), with fragrances such as Autumn leaves, through to Halloween and the harvest season, then into the cold depths of winter with Gingerbread and Shortbread Cookie.

I obviously own the infamous Clean Cotton which is fresh and clean and a must have for Spring, but I was seriously lacking in the Summer scent department.

That was until I procured Yankee's Strawberry Buttercream.
With Wimbledon just passed and a recent trip to the famous 'Betty's Tea Rooms' a Strawberry and Cream fragranced candle seemed very apt.
I have just realised most of my candles (with the exception of holiday specials) are mainly from their 'Food & Spice' line.
I have to say, the scent is simply devine.

It makes the most of the long summer days, before the daylight begins to fade earlier and eariler into Autumn. When the window is open and a summer's breeze mixes with the scent, you can close your eyes and picture the warmth of summer on your skin.

Which is your favourite Yankee Candle scent?