A Fresh Start

So you may have noticed by now that my blog is looking a little different. I thought it was time for a fresh new look to my blog now that it's getting closer to it's 1 year anniversary.

The lovely Serena contacted me and redesigned my blog. The whole process was straight forward and she let me give my own input and ideas forward and made them real. I was honestly shocked when I saw the finished product (in a very good way) It was exactly how I had pictured it in my head but right infront of me! She had managed to create this in just a day, which goes to show how talented she is! If you want to have a browse through her site click here. She offers Blogger pre-made templates, custom designs and so much more. If you are interested in having her custom design your blog enter 'GEORGIALOUISE' at the checkout to receive 20% off your purchase.

I hope you like the new design as much as I do. I felt like it was about time for a little re-vamp.

An Extensive Haul

I'm not going to lie, I think I have a shopping problem, but let's face it there is nothing a bit of retail therapy can't fix, am I right? As you can see although from the pictures I didn't buy awfully colourful items apart from the bright pop of yellow. By the time Autumn and Winter come around I find myself living in simple, grey, black, navy and white pieces all throughout the season. I thought it was about time I refresh my Autumn and Winter wardrobe with a new number of basics and trending pieces. Baring in mind this is a lot but is collected, just feel sorry for my bank balance.

Topshop

Grey Top 

Black Baxter Jeans

Forever 21

Tight Fitting Black Dress - Sold Out 

Plaid Fitted Shorts

Flowy Daisy Peplum Top - Sold Out

Hollister

Hooded Navy Cardigan

Midi Lace Skirt

Pull-over Striped Hoodie - Similar 

Office

Nike Internationalist

Primark

Chunky Heeled Chelsea Boots - No Website Link

Hope you enjoyed this little autumn clothing haul. I always love reading about hauls, they seem to inspire me with outfits I could wear. But of course the downside is they make you want to spend money, so I apologize to your bank accounts in advanced! Keep a look out in the near future for more Autumn and Winter orientated hauls coming soon. 

5 Step Skincare | Oily/Combination

In the morning of school you already have to wake up at around 7 every morning. On top of that you don't want to be carrying out a 1000 step skincare routine. I keep my routine to around 5 steps that covers all of the basics I need.

1. Ultrabland Facial Cleanser

I actually use this cleanser from Lush to remove my makeup. It contains beeswax which is one of the best natural ways to remove your makeup, its completely natural so wont irritate your skin. I wet my face rub a small amount onto my face and wash of using a hot cloth.

2. Biore Cleansers

I switch up my cleansers depending on how my skin is. I rotate between the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal and Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleaner, both are targeted for oily/blemish prone skin.

3. Simple Toner

I follow up cleansing with my Simple Kind To Skin Facial Toner. It's a great cheap toner, that I just take around my face on a cotton pad. Toning helps to balance out the PH levels of your skin and close your pores.

4. Yes To Tomatoes Moisturizer

If you skin any step don't let it be this one. Moisturizing is one of the most important steps in your routine, it helps prevent aging and dry cracked skin. I use the Yes To Tomatoes Moisturizer, which is again is for oily/combination skin and I have noticed it prevent blemishes and doesn't leave an oily residue on already already oily skin.

5. Clinique Anti-Blemish Clearing Gel

Now to get those pesky spots that appear out of no where. I dab on some Clinique Anti-Blemish Clearing Solutions Clearing Gel onto my problem areas and it reduces the redness and size of the spot.

Sexy Mother Pucker Glossy Stick | Review

Today we say goodbye to August and along with it the Summer Holidays (cry) Where on earth did that month go? Although Summer is almost over the next seasons have to be my favourites and I'm ready for cozy nights in with oversized sweater and hot chocolates. 

It can be hard to find the perfect nude lip that will suit any skin tone, that won't leave you looking dead. After many blog posts and YouTube video's featuring this product, I decided I should pick it up for 'blogging' purposes (I use that excuse way to often) The Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick's by Soap and Glory retail for £8.00, which for a good quality lip product is a good price. 

I picked up the shade 'nudist' and although I have way to many nude lip colours to count, I just had to add this to my collection. The best way I can describe the shade to you is that it is more of a berry nude in my eyes, compared to pinks or pale nudes. I love using lip crayons as their application is easy and quick. Like it is claimed the Gloss Stick is beautifully glossy and in no way sticky, so you won't have hair sticking to your lips when it's windy! It is not the most pigmented thing, that is though to be expected as it is a gloss stick. But I like the flexibility that  the pigmentation gives you as you can have a sheer tint or build it up to a bold nude. This particular shade is the perfect 'your lips but better' shade and is the best nude lip I have so far tried. I would expect it to suit all skin tones which just proves how universal it is. Even though it is a gloss stick it seems to stay on my lips for an unexpected amount of time! It almost stains my lips of the colour, so although you loose the glossy finish you're left with a berry nude shade tint.

I don't have any bad things to say about this which just shows how much I love it! This lip crayon and this shade is so easy! you can just swipe it on your lips and not have to worry about it getting onto your teeth or seeping off. A good nude lip will never go out of fashion.