Autumn Obsession

It's not even the end of Summer and I'm already craving cardigans, thick tights, ankle boots and my parka coat. I've definately decided that Summer isn't the season for me, I don't like getting my legs out on those rare days when it is actually warm, I don't like feeling sticky or sweaty and flip flops just give me blisters in between my toes. Yes, I definately think that Autumn is the season for me, the clothes are right up my street, the leaves turn pretty colours and it's not too cold either! (FYI, I hate Winter, yes snow's fine for the first day when you're bundled up inside going 'oooh look how pretty it is', but then it's an evil slushy devil that just wants to make me slip up and send me freezing cold.) So imagine my delight when I check my usual website haunts and notice that all the Autumn/Winter wear have started popping up! Anyway, here's a few of my favourite picks for Autumn, now I wonder if my student loan will cover all this and still leave me money for food...


1. New Look Dress: not only is it a gorgeous vintage inspired dress, the print is tiny daschuands, need I say anymore!?
2. Topshop Jersey Floral Tunic: I'm loving all the 60's/70's inspired clothing and can see this tunic, like my other Topshop tunics, fitting right into my wardrobe and being worn throughout the chillier seasons.
3. Urban Outfitters Aztec Cardigan: I can see myself living in this cardigan, it looks soo chunky and warm, I can picture myself curled up on my bed, wrapped up in this cardigan, watching a good film with a massive cup of coffee and seeing the snow fall outside(and seeth inside, I hate snow.)
4. New Look Heeled Loafers: I definately one of those people who can't wear heels in the day time (I'm 5'10), but I think these are little enough to get away with and they look insanely cute too. I'm such a huge fan of masculine shoes, but I do like how the heels gives it a more feminine edge.
5. New Look Palazzo Pants: I really want to try this trend, soo Seventies inspired, when I tried on a pair I felt like Margo from The Good Life! (It's a good feeling ;) )I'm moving even further up North when I go to Uni and I've got a feeling trousers will be a much better option that skirts and dresses when the cold weather sets in!
6. New Look Tailored Trousers: Such a lovely ink blue colour. Chinos don't really suit me (make my thighs look even more massive :/), so maybe these more tailored and fitted trousers will suit me better? Again, would be great for cold weather!
7. ASOS Brogue Boots: Mmm, aren't they divine? They look very hard wearing but yet soo pretty, if I could only get one thing off this list it would be these boots.
8. Topshop Velvet Teal Ballet Pumps: Such a beautiful colour, I love flimsy little pumps like this, but with my heffer feet and fast walking pace they don't last too long unfortunately!
9. Topshop Pyjama Inspired Jacket: I know this won't be up everyone's street, but I really like it! I think this would be really great to add to quite a plain coloured outfit.
10. Urban Outfitters Ostrich Bag: My inner old lady is crying out for this bag! The ostrich pattern reminds me of the Mulberry Tilly Ostrich bag that I love soo much, which is another reason why I like this bag.
11. Topshop Leapard Bodycon Dress: I'm not normally a fan of leopard print apart from on my nails, I really love this dress! I think it's the tan colour of the dress that makes it work for it, I think this dress could easily be dressed up with chunky heels and a leather jacket or down with a chunky black cardigan, tights and brogues.
12. ASOS Chelsea Boots: Everyone loves a Chelsea boot don't they? I thought the colour looked lovely as well.

And that's my picks for this Autumn! In other news I got into University! EEEEEEEEEEH! :') I'm going to be attending University of Cumbria, but living on the Lancaster campus, which is a good 2 and a hlaf hours away from where I live now! Since I went in through clearing it's been a bit hetic these past few days, buying things to for my accomadation, sorting Student Finance out, sorting accomadation out, going upto visit Lancaster, it's all happened so quickly! I thinking of doing a bit of a 'stuff for Uni haul', I'm not sure if people will find it interesting though? Who knows!
Thanks for reading!
Lots of love, Lottie xxx

My daily face.

Basically here's the make up I wear on a daily basis, I wish I could afford luxury cosmetics like MAC and Chanel (I really want to try Mat Lumiere!), but I'm a penniless (wannabe)student at the minute, so my lustings for luxury lipsticks, foundations and eyeshadows will just have to wait until I start earning a wage again! (Stupidly I gave up my job in Febuary!)Most of my make-up is 'drugstore' or 'high street', whatever you want to call it really, but I do have a couple of higher end products in there as well, I definately believe that if you spend a fair bit of money on it you should make sure you get your money's worth! I was about to put that I tend to go for a natural look, but I don't really! I love big lashes, big eyeliner and a load of blush, but I keep the colours I wear on my eyes very natural, lots of neutral browns and nude shades, and I only really wear lipstick on a night out. Anyway, here's my 'face' and a little review of everything too!



1. Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Oily/Combination) in Buff: I love this foundation, it's the first one I ever bought (yes, I didn't start wearing foundation till last year!), and I'm soo pleased with it. I love that it's a medium (leaning towards full ever so slightly)coverage, I like to know my foundation's on and that it's not going anywhere! It really does stay all day, I have oily skin, and I don't even have to powder with this foundation, unless it's a ridiculous hot day or I've had it on from 8 in the morning till 7/8 at night. I love it, yes it does smell of paint, but it doesn't bother me that much, some people also hate how quick drying it is, but I like that about it too.

2. Rimmel Glam'Eyes Day 2 Night 2in1 Mascara in Black: I've tried this in the Black/Brown formula, and if I'm being honest, that formula is better than the Black version in my opinion. I still really like this mascara though, it is a bit fiddly first thing in the morning if you're like me and don't wait until night time to use the volume wand. I do however find the volume wand a bit wet and clumpy though. For me, it's all about the length wand (even thought it's the same wand, but for the sake of this let's say they're different!), I definately notice a difference in my lashes when I use it. Overall I do like, but I can live without the volume bit.

3. Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara in 100% Black: I chop and change between this and the Rimmel one, or I use them both and layer this over the Rimmel mascara.I prefer this mascara to be honest, I love the big fat brush and it gives me volume and length all in one. I also really like the packaging, it looks like a bee!

4. Avon 8 in 1! Eye Palette in Neutral Tones: I'm never normally that impressed with Avon cosmetics, but I really love this palette! All really gorgeous shades, nicely pigmented and go on really nicely, love it. It's a bit of a pauper's version of the Naked Palette but without the black colours (Gunmetal and Creep), which I wouldn't wear anyway as they don't suit me! I also really want to try the Beauty UK dupe of the Naked Palette that Sara showed on her youtube!

5. Carmex in Cherry: I don't really get the hype over Carmex,I think it's ok, but then I bite my lips all the time so no wonder I never really see results! I always have to have lipbalm on though, I'm addicted!

6. Natural Collection Eyeshadow Duo in Mocha/Latte: I use the brown side (Mocha) to fill in my brows, it's a really nice eyeshadow duo to say it was about 2 quid or something!

7. Mini Benefit Erase Paste in Shade 2: Not overly keen to be honest, I use it under my bags when I need too. I think it's quite sticky, which puts me off it, but it does work a lot better when it's patted into the skin as opposed to being blended in with fingers, I got this in a kit and I will use it until I've finished it, but I wouldn't pay £18 for it.

8. Benefit Blush in Coralista: I LOVE this blush. I've worn it nearly every single day since I got it in January and I've only just started to make a dint in it, it'll last me forever and it's such a lovely colour that really suits me. The only bad thing is the packaging is now getting a bit battered from me using it all the time and lugging it around with me!

9. Benefit Boiing Industrial Strength Concealer in Shade 2: I love this concealer, it works wonders over the spots and blemishes on my chin, my only problem is the shade is too orange for me, but that's not the concealer's fault, that's the sale assistant's very bad skin tone matching fault. Because it's soo orange I have to wear it under my foundation, but it still works amazingly. I'm soo sad I've nearly finished it, I'll have to save up for another one, although my Dad's girlfriend has a full one that she never uses so I might just ask her if I can have hers!

10. Mini Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer: It's an ok primer, I use it just to even out the colour on my eyelid and to stop it from being so oily. For such a tiny little sample it's lasted quite a long time! I think this product works really well in conjunction with the next product I'm going to mention, neither of them work amazingly without the other if you get me!

11. Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Recess: I got this as a freebie when I bought my blush and concealer (I had a makeover), and it's such a lovely pink nude colour, almost a blush colour. As a said above it works really well with the primer, together they make a really great base and makes my eyeshadows last all day! It has a lovely creamy texture too, almost like mousse!

12. Bourjois Liner Pinceau in Black: A really nice eyeliner, the brush took a bit of time to get use to after I'd been using a spongey felt tip one for about 2 years, but apart from that I've had no other problems with it. Really nice for doing a flicky cat eye/50's liner look, which is what I wear all the time.


So that's my everyday make up! That's actually quite a lot more products than I thought, no wonder my friend kept on complaining I took ages to get ready when we were on holiday! Have you tried any of these products, what are your thoughts on them? And what's your daily make up?
Lottie :)
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Topshop Wishlist (yes another one!)

I love Topshop, it's my place of worship. Whenever I go shopping I always make a beeline straight to Topshop. When I visited Lincoln on an Uni open day,(hopefully I'll be going to Uni there!), I had a look around the town centre and I found Topshop within 5 minutes, I'm like a homing pidgeon for it! Yes, I do have some issues with Topshop (i.e sometimes the prices are just ridiculous and the quality of some items is questionable as well), but the clothing there is so much more 'me' than any other clothing store, so I forgive it of it's sins (and generally buy in the sale). But I digress, as I said, I always find Topshop clothing to suit my style more than any other brand, I think they just get it right all the time. There has never been a time where I've gone into Topshop and thought 'I can't find anything!', I've always been able to go in there and take my pick of all the racks and rails. Anyway, here's what's been making me wish I still had a job, and therefore money, recently.





1. Jade Lace Peter Pan Collar Sleeveless Blouse: Isn't the colour just stunning? It reminds me a lot of China Glaze's Four Leafed Clover polish. I love a lace and a Peter Pan collar, so I instantly fell for this. I'm not sure what you'd wear underneath it though?!
2. Nude Skull Heart Roll Sleeve Tee: I actually think this a really cute tee! I'd wear this with just simply tucked into a black highwaisted bodycon skirt, tights and some brown loafers or brogues. If I had a spare £18 I'd snap it up straight away!
3. Charcoal Tattoo Bird Print Tee: I love old school tattoos (think Sailor Jerry!), so I think this is great. It looks so comfy and easy to wear too.
4. Cream Aztec Print Canvas Backpack: Basically 'I WANT IT'. I love this backpack, I think it'd be great for when I go to Uni, so hopefully it'll come down in the sale by that time!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
5. Manney Black Suede Slipper Shoes: I reallllly want a pair of shoes like this, I just think they'd go with every outhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giffit, I love them.
6. Jenny Dress by Goldie: I've never really paid attention to http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthe 'Goldie' brand on the Studio line, but this dress really caught my eye. I love the 60's vibe to it, the pretty cream and coral colours and the unusual pattern. I have a thing for stripes at the minute, and this a quriky take on it.
7. Coral Gathered Slit Side Maxi Skirt: It wasn't until I was finding the link for this that I realised it had a side slit, I'm a bit put off it now, boo :( But anyway, the thing that really drew me to thise was the colour, gorge isn't it?
8. Red Heart Lock Cross Body Frame Bag: Isn't it cute! Ah I love it, I don't think £25 a bad price for the bag eithehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifr, I'll either have to save up for it or pester my boyfriend for it!
9. Petite Grey Marl Hooded Top: I used to live in hoody's when I was a little emo kid, and I really want to start wearing them again, they're soo easy to wear and they look cool too. I'm also starting to look for more jackets and cardigans as one of my choices for accomadation at Uni has exposed brickwork in some of the rooms, so if I get put in one of those rooms I'm going to be freezing and will need more jackets and cardigans to keep me warm!
10. Navy Pansy Print Flippy Skirt: Such a pretty skirt, I love a floral print.
11. Maccoy Black Chelsea Ankle Boots: Mmmmmm. Gorge boots, although they remind me of some old riding boots I used to have!

Hope you liked it, have you got your eye on anything from Toppers at the minute?
xxxxx

This is an outrage!

Today I did a very exciting thing, I made a video!


Yes, my first ever youtube video! I find it a lot easier to make a quick video than to take lots of self-timed pictures on a camera standing on my bed, then having only having a couple of photos that don't make me look like a walrus, it's a lot of effort for very little payback, whereas a video seems a lot quicker and easier, and I still get to show you all my outfits! Apologies for the volume, I was whispering as my Dad's girlfriend was in and I didn't want her to hear me! I've actually made videos before, but I've never had the confidence to post them. Anyway let me know what you think!

Another thing that happened today, which I think is very cool and made me squeal with joy was Dave Brown from the Mighty Boosh tweeted me back after I tweeted him on the off chance. If you're not a Boosh fan, then have a quick google of them, Dave Brown plays Bollo the gorilla in the series, and he's rather cute as it just so happens ;) Anyway here's the tweet, which will make absolutely no sense to people who aren't fans of the Boosh, but if you're a Booshy lover like me, you'll recognise the rather obscure reference :)

Ignore the girl in the middle, just focus on me (lottiepie) and him (JimmyLazers)! By the way I totally realise how 'teenie bopper/crazed fan' of me this is, but I love the Boosh, at least my friend Jason who is also a Boosh Bitch was very excited haha!
Hope you're all okay! Keep it geeky!
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OOTN :)

This is what I wore out to celebrate a friends 18th, sorry the pictures not amazing but I didn't have a chance to take any good ones before we went over to friends for some champagne before we hit the club! Well I say club, my boyfriend was performing with his band Infirmity at our local club/bar at their acoustic night, but it was still an amazing night! This dress is from Motel and I love it! I think the white collar gives it a bit more of a quirky edge. The top half of the dress is sheer, so I wore a black boobtube underneath it since I wasn't wearing tights, I definately live by the rule that you only get one or the other out, never both at the same time! The blazer is from Primark, I think it works well with the dress and the heels I wore, I definately went for a more masculine/tailored look here, but I really like it. I love the lipstick I'm wearing here too, it's a Rimmel Colour Show Off lipstick in Kiss Me 140. I'm not much of a smokey eye person, so I like to do lots of liner and a bright, bold lip when I go out instead. I had such a great time last night, but then again great friends, music and lots Disaronno and cola always make for a good night!

How I'd Style A Maxi Skirt.

This basically is summing up how much I reallllllly want a maxi skirt! I'm going on holiday soon and I think it would be perfect for everything, travelling in, going to the beach, going out to eat, maybe even to wear on a night out! So I just thought I'd show how I'd style up a maxi skirt, this is the first time I've done one of these so it might not be to everyone's taste, but fashion's what you make of it and you're own take on things, isn't it!


1. Maxi skirt: Topshop
2. Floral shirt: Rare at Topshop
3. Darth Vader tee: Sweet N Sour at Topshop
4. Sandals: H&M
5. The Beatles tee: Sweet N Sour at Topshop
6. Floral headband: New Look
7. All jewellery: Topshop
8: Popeye tee: Truffle Shuffle
9. Floral tied shirt: River Island
10: Sandals: H&M
11: Giraffe fringed tee: River Island

I never thought I'd ever want a bold coloured maxi skirt, but I saw this on the gold old Topshop website and fell in love. In case you can't tell from the list of products for this, I am seriously in love with everything from Toppers at the minute, I just wish I could afford it all!
xxx

Things I'm Loving: Numero Uno.

Apologies for lack of updates,but sixth form has just taken over my life at the minute, and even when I do where an outfit that I that I'd like to put up on here, by the time I get home I'm such a mess, all my make up's worn off and my hairs fallen out of whatever style it's in and I normally get straight stuck into coursework, so sorry! I know I must improve. But, to keep my blog going here's a little things I'm loving at the moment post, which I would actually like to make a regular feature, so here's the first one for you all!

1. The Mighty Boosh

I am a MASSIVE fan of the Boosh boys, and while I've been slaving away over my art coursework, they've been on the computer in the background, keeping me going until the early hours of the morning. I find it a lot easier to repititive work (i.e cutting out photos, sticking them down, annotating, blah blah blah) if I've got something to take my mind off it, so I'm doing it without realising it (does that make sense haha?) and there's nothing better to take your mind off reality than the Mighty Boosh.

2. Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend

My favourite song at the minute, and any song that refers Get Low by Lil John is a winner in my book.

3. Hugging

Hugging makes everyone feel happier. A couple of my boy mates have been having problems with the ladies at the minute so lots of hugs have been in order. One of them said to me that I made them feel loved after I'd given him lots of cuddles, I nearly bloody cried :') It would so much easier if all our problems could be sold with cuddles.

4. Bournville

I've been munching my way through these lately, I'm putting it down to stress rather than me just being greedy.

5. Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Yes, there may be a slight theme to the programmes I watch. Another programme I've been watching during my late nights of last minute coursework, there's just something about Noel Fielding that makes me smile, and Phil Jupitus is very funny too, a very good comedy combination. These little red button NMTB extras I soooo funny (well they are to me anyway!)in one of them, Phil even says Noel's the reason he's still doing Buzzcocks, how lovely is that!

That's it for now, hope you're all well!
xxxx