Itsatashathing: #AlphaBlogBites Day 29: Autumn

Hi everyone,

Next comes...

Autumn

So what are my favourite things about Autumn?

• The weather gets to the right temperature. Not to hot and not to cold just how I like it. Sometimes you can go out without a coat, others you can layer and then take some layers off if needs be.
• The pretty colours of the leaves changing.
• Comforting foods! Stews, casseroles, roast dinners, the list goes on.
• Knowing Christmas is just around the corner.
• Knitwear!

QOTD: What are your favourite things about Autumn?

Tasha x

Itsatashathing: Autumn favourites so far (collab with The-Finer Things In Life)

Hi everyone,

So it's time for my monthly collaboration with the lovely Dion from The-Finer Things In Life! We have decided to do our Autumn favourites.

So, so far this Autumn my favourites have been:

M.A.C cosmetics Matchmaster SPF 15 foundation:

Matchmaster foundation

I know I have mentioned this as a holy grail makeup item in a previous blog post and it truly is. It's one of the only foundations I can get to match my skin tone (shade 1.0). Not only that, the coverage is amazing! It's buildable as well. It starts of as a medium coverage but it's super easy to build it up to a full coverage foundation. They are a little pricey at £29 a bottle but it's worth every penny.

Up next is the Bobbi Brown blush in Pale Pink:

Bobbi Brown: Pale pink blush

I have recently rekindled my love for this little blush. It's in the shade Pale Pink and again flatters my skin tone well. It gives me a subtle wash of colour on my cheeks and looks so natural. It has a slight shimmer to it but is mostly matte. These are £19.50 and again is so worth it.

Pale Pink

My next favourite is M.A.C Cosmetics mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle:

Mineralize Skinfinish: Soft & Gentle

I know there are many reviews about these and I only recently purchased my first one. There are worth the hype and the £24. It is honestly the best highlighter I have used so far and I'm really sad that I have only just joined the hype. It's amazingly pretty and you can put as little or as much as you want on to create your desired look. It gives my skin the perfect glow to chase those cold days away.

My last beauty favourite is the Avon Solutions Truly Radiant daily moisturiser SPF 15:

Truly Radiant moisturiser

I couldn't find this moisturiser online sadly so it must be discontinued, however, they do have a Solutions Hydra beyond moisturiser at £3.75. It's a lovey moisturiser, very lightweight and I have really noticed a difference in how my skin looks. My skin seems to have a bit more of a glow to it. I absolutely love Avon products and they are amazing value for money.

I also have two non-beauty related favourites.

The first one is Galaxy smooth milk chocolate:

I have been loving this for a couple of weeks now. I have always liked Galaxy chocolate, in particular the cookie crumble bar. It's been a favourite of my boyfriends as well, so we've been buying the big bars to share.

My final favourite is a Netflix program. I am loving Reign! I won't say much about it other than I find it so gripping. I really recommend it, sadly there's only 3 series and I am on the last one.

What's your Autumn favourite at the moment?

Tasha x

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Itsatashathing: Autumn Tag 2016

Hi everyone,

So as I browsing Bloglovin'  this morning I found Makeup Savvy's autumn tag. I really liked the idea of this as I've been wanting to do an Autumnal post to kick start Autumn and what better way then with this tag.


1. What signifies the start of Autumn for you?

I think what truly starts Autumn for me is that first crisp morning where the airs a little bit nippy and that first thought of wearing a hat, scarf and gloves come into your head. Also when the likes of Starbucks and Costa advertise their Autumnal drinks on their boards outside, just gives me. Not to mention when the darker nights start arriving to!

2. What is your favourite Fall scent?

So it's not your generic pumpkin spiced scent as I'm not a candle person (cries) but mine would have to be when I go to my Grandma or Nanna's house and they start getting their pressure cookers out. You can guarantee within the pressure cooker holds a hearty beef or chicken stew with proper homemade dumplings. Walking in and smelling that is a true 'the colder weather is here' smell to me.

3. What is your favourite Autumn colour?

I think either an aubergine colour or mauve as I feel these are more wearable for me. I'd love to try to wear the mustard colours but I'm not sure if they'd suit me.

4. What is your favourite Fall drink?

I'm not really a coffee or latte drinker (the secrets out!), but a milky hot chocolate with the full works (whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles) will do just fine. If I'm in Starbucks or Costa I tend to play around with the syrups and see which I like. Or when you pop into your local café and receive the hot chocolate (pictured below) to take the chill away.

5. What TV show, new or old, are you looking forward to this Fall?

I'm not really too sure. I guess its the time of year when the X Factor starts and you snuggle up on the sofa and watch it. I also love watching Children In Need, I try my best to stay up for it but I don't think I ever have.

6. What is your favourite Fall fashion trend?

I love to layer! I love a shirt with a vest top underneath. I also love ankle boots and chunky knit socks underneath paired with jeans (sadly not this year as I'm sticking to leggings with the bump) and my layered shirt and vest.

7. What is your favourite frugal Autumn activity?

This would probably have to be taking a walk in the park or up to my local shopping centre. Walking through the foliage of the newly bared trees and seeing all the pretty colours. 

8. What is your favourite makeup look come autumnal weather?

I love a strong vampy lip. My favourite for creating this look would have to be MAC Viva Glam III with MAC Current lip pencil.

Thank you for reading. Fancy having a go yourself? Here are the questions:

1. What signifies the start of Autumn for you?

2. What is your favourite Fall scent?
3. What is your favourite Autumn colour?
4. What is your favourite Fall drink?
5. What TV show, new or old, are you looking forward to this Fall?
6. What is your favourite Fall fashion trend?
7. What is your favourite frugal Autumn activity?
8. What is your favourite makeup look come autumnal weather? 

Add the link in the comments if you do decide to so I can see your favourite bits.

Tasha x