Weekend Morning Routine | Autumn 2015

I love routine videos, so I thought I would convert one of my favourite types of videos into a blog post. I decided I would share my weekend morning routine with you as I don't really have a work morning routine, most of the time it's just a huge rush to get out of the door. However, on the weekend I like to take it easy- it's much more chilled out.

I usually wake up naturally around 8:30-9am, although I always set my alarm for 10am the night before. I hate waking up past 10/10:30, it makes me feel so gross and lazy! When I was in my mid-teens, most weekends I woke up past 12, which seems crazy now! After a good roll around and when i'm a little more alert, the first thing I do is go to the toilet, wash my hands, brush my teeth then carry out my morning skincare routine.

Cue apologies for poor lighting, therefore poor quality photos. I'm sorry!

My morning skincare routine usually consists of The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Wash. This is perfect for the morning as I find it's quite cooling on the skin, the scent wakes me up and it fights against spots as Tea Tree has anti-bacterial properties. 

While my pores are open, i'll move onto the Garnier Fresh Refining Toner. At first, I wasn't fussed on this as I was used to a Simple toner and this is very strong in comparison- it smells so strong of alcohol so I haven't even attempted putting it near my eyes. I focus this mainly on the pores around my nose and on the forehead as this is a mattifying toner.
To finish up I will use the Garnier Fresh Essential Day Cream, I bought this as it looked similar to my much loved Garnier Moisture Match and I wanted to try something different. I love this equally as it is very hydrating, it's like your skin has had a huge glass of water!

I allow this to sink in while I head downstairs for breakfast. On the weekends I usually opt for toast or cereal, i'm definitely not adventurous with my breakfast. However, on this day I decided to have a toasted bagel and a cup of lemon green tea in my new mug. How cute is this!? I got it this week from Sainsbury's.

Whilst having my breakfast I will laze around a little bit on the sofa, I will either be catching up on TV programmes missed throughout the week, usually Release The Hounds like i'm doing now, haha! Or I will be catching up on YouTube or some of my favourite blogs via Bloglovin.

Around 11am I will decide it's time to get up and get ready for the day. My makeup, hair and outfit totally depend on what i'm doing that day. If i'm just catching up with friends and shopping, i'll opt for my everyday makeup routine and just add a neutral eye look and a dark lip during the Autumn. However, if i'm staying in I won't put any on my face. If i'm going out my hair will usually be down and a bit wavy, I use my curling wand for this and if i'm stay in, up in a bobble it will go!

On this day, I opted for black high waisted jeans, a mustard jumper and my favourite camel and navy checkered scarf. Comfy and casual!

I'll usually head out the door around 12pm and get on with my day!

ARE YOU AN EARLY BIRD?

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CHRISTMAS OUTFIT IDEAS | CHRISTMAS 2014

Hello!

Today I've felt really inspired to create different looks for Christmas, so that is what I've done after browsing a range of affordable high street and online shops. Here I've found and created outfits that you could accessorise to your desire to make the perfect Christmas Day or party outfit.

First up is a few dresses if you're feeling pulling off something more dressy and glam. If you're planning on making a statement then sequined dresses are the way to go! I love how glamorous sequined dresses look but I myself would never have the confidence to rock one, here's a couple that I love from boohoo.com in fact and oh so affordable both at £20.

HOLLIE SEQUIN SHORT SLEEVE BODYCON DRESS

IMOGEN OFF THE SHOULDER SEXY SEQUIN BODYCON MINI DRESS

If you're looking for something a little less out there then this next dress is perfect, again from boohoo.com! It could be the LBD staple in your wardrobe but I love it just as much in the berry colour, perfect for Christmas and only £15!

SARA PLUNGE NECK SKATER DRESS

The second look I've gone for is something i'd feel more comfortable in, casual but still lovely for Christmas! I'm loving the whole pelmet skirt and turtleneck trend, which can be worn together or on there own(of course with something else, just other than the skirt I mean!) I've found two skirts from Topshop that I love, one a classic leopard print and the other slightly edgy, a quilted leather look. I've teamed both with a turtleneck, the first in burgundy from boohoo.com and the other hard to find in bottle green from ASOS.

LEOPARD PRINT PELMET SKIRT -£38
JACKIE LONG SLEEVE TURTLENECK TOP -£8
ASOS JUMPER IN RIB WITH TURTLE NECK -£15
TALL LEATHER LOOK SKIRT -£38

As I've said you can simply pair a turtleneck with pretty much anything, here are a few pairs of jeans(all Topshop) that I love which would look great.

MOTO BLACK JONI JEANS -£36
MOTO BLACK RIPPED JONI JEANS -£38
MOTO BLUE BLACK BINX JEANS -£40

Last up is for ultimate comfort and the novelty(I'd be rocking something similar on Boxing Day). Christmas Jumpers and Onesies are the one for relaxing. Here's some of my favourites!

First is the cutest Christmas Pudding Onesie from Missguided at £19.99, how fun!

Next is this Rudolph Onesie from Debenhams at £32. 50- I mean how festive!?

I love this Christmas Jumper from River Island and it's on sale for £12! A bargain last minute pick up or to store for next year!

And that's it for my Christmas outfit ideas! I know this is last minute but I felt like putting this post together, even so you could create something similar of what you already have in your wardrobe to make an amazing outfit for Christmas!
This is not the last from me before Christmas, tomorrow I have a Christmas Eve routine coming but if you're not around then Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely day however you spend it!

Much Love,

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