LuxeKate: October 2017

Styling My Autumn Jacket; Black Biker Jacket

By Kate - 17:00:00

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I'm sure most of you will know from all my other posts featuring a lip product, I love a nude shade and I always reach for my typical nude shades because you can never go wrong! But my aim for this season is to wear a darker lip more as I always see others pulling off a dark lip and if you're going to do it, you're going to do it in autumn! I've picked out my five favourite 'darker' lip products for this post which I think are perfect for this season and will likely be the ones I'll be wearing this autumn and winter.

And I only realised after I took these photos that I haven't included a gloss in this post which is shocking as a gloss is my favourite lip product but I don't own a dark gloss and I tend to stick to my nude glosses all year round so I'll have to look for a specific autumn gloss!

Swatches (Top to Bottom);

- Mac Lip Tensity Lipstick 'Burnt Violet'

- No7 Lip Balm 'Deep Raspberry'

- MUA Matte Lipstick 'Fawn Fancy'

- Kiko Smooth Temptation Lipstick 06

- Tarte Tartiest Lip Paint 'Birthday Suit'

♡ Mac Lip Tensity Lipstick 'Burnt Violet';
This is one of the darkest lip products I own and one of the many lip products I don't wear in public. I received this lipstick in a goody bag and was a little bit disappointed considering I only tend to wear nudes. However it's my aim this season to wear it outside as I think with the right makeup and applying it lightly, it could maybe work! The shade is a dark violet but when lightly dabbed on it looks more of a lighter shade which I prefer as it's more subtle. The product itself is super smooth and creamy and the shade does stay on for quite a long time however it does loose it's glossiness quite quickly. However I've found when applying it, it can go a little bit patchy but after dabbing it in it's fine and looks even so I don't know if that's more down to the dark shade or the formula. But it's super balmy and feels luxurious on the lips so if you like a dark plum lip then I'd definitely recommend this one.

♡ N07 Lovely Lips Lip Balm 'Deep Raspberry';
I only pulled this out of my draw the other day as I put it away from summer thinking it was a really dark shade however I tried it and it's not which is surprising due to how dark the product looks. But this is basically a tinted lip balm however is still perfect for autumn as it is a dark pinky red shade however due to it being a lip balm it's not too bold, think of it like pouring water in Ribena (yes I did just compare a lip stick to Ribena...). So as it's a lip balm formula it's super balmy and doesn't feel like you're wearing any lip product on your lips. It glides on and applies evenly to your lips and although it's a dark shade, it doesn't look bold or bright so perfect for a more natural deep lip.

♡ Mua Matte Lipstick 'Fawn Fancy';
This £1 dupe for the famous Velvet Teddy by Mac is perfect for this season as it's a dark burnt brown shade which is so suited for this season. I'm not a matte girl myself so I don't tend to go for matte shades that often however I wear them more in autumn and this is the lipstick that I tend to reach for. For £1 this lipstick has a great long-lasting formula and doesn't dry your lips out or feel drying on. It applies really easily on your lips and is comfortable to wear all day long.
I actually did a post about this compared to the Mac Velvet Teddy but I'd rather not link it considering it was back in the day when I'd started blogging and took my photos with the flash on up close...

And if you saw my Instagram story yesterday then you would have saw that I accidentally bent this lipstick somehow so I'll have to buy a new one but for only £1 it won;t be breaking my bank!

♡ Kiko Smooth Temptation Lipstick 06;
I'm sure I've mentioned this product before on my blog as I have a couple of the shades and the formula of this product is to die for! This shade is the darkest of the shades I have and is the one I've worn the least however I think I'm going to get quite a lot of wears out of it this season. The shade is like a dark mauvy shade which is my ideal autumn shade as it's a deep shade but still not too out there. I've rekindled my love for this since writing this post as I forgot how much I love this shade and I definitely know this will be my go-to shade,
And the formula of this is so so so creamy and luxurious which makes it so comfortable to wear. It glides onto your lips and stays put if you don't eat or drink otherwise it's gone in seconds however it's the easiest thing to re-apply! And the slim packaging means it can easily slip in your pocket when you're on the go or in a small bag.

♡ Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in 'Birthday Suit';

They do say that the best things come in small packages and this is definitely the case with this mini Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint which I received as a free gift from Sephora. I firstly love the shade of this as it's not my usual shade as when worn it's more of a browny nude shade which I sometimes find quite hard to pull of with my skin tone however with the right makeup it does kind of suit me! I'd say it's perfect for this season as although it is nude shade it is quite dark on due to the light brown undertones to it.

And as well as the shade, the formula of Tarte's Lip Paints are perfect! It's a liquid lipstick that dries matte but it dries to perfection as compared to my ABH Liquid Lipstick which dries super matte this doesn't dry as matte which makes it much more hydrating and comfortable to wear. The formula of it is very mousse like and creamy which makes it so smooth to apply and I'd definitely recommend these as I don't really like wearing liquid lipsticks but I love this one because the formula is perfect.

What is your favourite autumn shade?

Kate Xx

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Fashion

Bold Red Sweater & Chelsea Boots

By Kate - 17:00:00

I feel like red has been a popular colour at the moment and I re-watched the film Nerve a couple of months back and Emma Roberts wore a bold red jumper and ever since then it's been something I've been dying to get my hands on! And I finally found the perfect one from Pretty Little Thing which I'm completely in love with! This outfit is super simple as it's literally a jumper, jeans and boots but I feel like there is just something about it that makes it much more than just a jumper, jeans and boots?!?

So the jumper is the Ultimate Red Crew Neck Sweater which was £15 off Pretty Little Thing and there is a big range of shades in the jumper which is very tempting as I love the fit and style of this jumper. It's generally oversized with an oversized body and oversized sleeves which I love as it makes it so comfy. The elasticated hem around the waist sits perfectly on your above your hips so although the jumper has a long body, it doesn't hand low so still has shape. However if you did want to wear it as a long jumper then you can just pull it down instead of letting it sit on your waist. And what I mainly love about the sweater is of course the bold red shade of this jumper as it's a statement piece whilst being super simple and easy to wear.
I wore my Topshop Jamie Jeans which are in a washed blue shade which I've missed wearing as I feel like I constantly wear my ripped jeans over these and I wore my black belt from River Island which you can't see as the jumper covers it but I wore it anyway as it feels weird wearing jeans without a belt as I'm so used to it!

And then on my feet I'm wearing a new obsession and season staple, my Black Chelsea boots which are the Black Leather Elasticated Side Chelsea Boots which I bought from New Look for £40 and I think it's quite good value especially as they're real leather so they'll last me for a good couple of years hopefully! And I absolutely love them, I didn't have a pair of boots last year and I know that they'll be a staple for me this autumn and winter and I know I'm going to live in them! They're just simple black Chelsea boots with an elasticated side which is in a triangle shape.

To complete my look I wore my Primark Black Cross Body Bag which I think is perfect for my whole outfit and this bag is such a staple for this season as it goes with everything and is so practical to wear. And Primark's cross body bags are so good at the moment, they have such a big variety and I love a cross body bag as they're so practical but suit any outfit!

How would you style a bold jumper and chelsea boots?
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Beauty

September Favourites

By Kate - 10:00:00

HELLO OCTOBER., I'VE MISSED YOU. Yes the capital were needed because it's AUTUMN, cue the orange leaves falling, knitwear, scarves, boots, pumpkins and all things warm. I'm sure most bloggers can agree with me on this one as all of my twitter feed has been full of all things autumn at the moment (not complain at all!!!) but autumn is the best season ever! Can it please be autumn all year round thanks?

Well anyway back to the reason I'm here, before I go on ramble about how fabulous autumn is... I'm sharing my September favourites with you all today which I haven't included all of my fashion favourites due to the fact most of them are all coming up in future posts so I didn't want to spoil the surprise although you've probably all seen on my twitter on when I need help on what to buy...

♡ Primark Light Black Jacket;

First up is a new jacket I bought from my second home, Primark which is killing the autumn/winter stock at the moment! I've been loving these thin fitting puffer coats at the moment because they're a light jacket but are still warm to wear and I love the casual style of them. So this jacket is the Super Light Packable Jacket in Black which was £15 and it's been a piece that I've been constantly wearing recently as it's perfect to wear with jeans and a top in this season. I also love how it comes with a drawstring bag so you can roll the coat into the bag which would be perfect for travelling or when you're on the go as it keeps it neat and small. The only downside to it is because it got it in my perfect size, I can't wear a big jumper and then wear it because I can't fit into it as I wanted it the perfect size for when I'm just wearing a t-shirt or light jumper however I still wear it all the time!

♡ Blogosphere Magazine;
A new favourite of mine is something I'm sure most of you would have heard of and likely read before which is the Blogopshere magazine! I got my sister to pick one up for me whilst she was out and she got the last edition with Louise Pentland on as the recent one wasn't in store however I've absolutely loved reading it. So if you've never read it before it's basically all about bloggers and blogging and I've found it so interesting to read.There is sections on Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Fitness, Photography and more and there is a range of interviews, pictures and lots of bits showing off bloggers so it's great to learn new tips and find new people! The magazine is also such good quality and I know it will be something that I'll keep for ages!
It was £6 for one issue but the years subscription is £25 so I think it will be something to add to the Christmas List.

♡ Soultree Colour Kajal 'Purple Haze';
I got sent two of Soultree's Colour Kajals a couple of months ago (read more here) and I've dipped in and out of using them and I never used to use them all of the lid. However I've been loving the shade 'Purple Haze' over the centre of my lid as it's a gorgeous autumnal purple shade. I apply it by drawing it straight onto my lid and using a flat eyeshadow brush to make sure it's all blended in. I've also been loving to apply this along my lash line and the buffing it out into my eye which I love to do as I can't do eyeliner to save my life so this is an easy alternative!

♡ Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray;
I tend to stick to the same hair care products buy my heat protection spray ran out so I decided to try a different one so I bought this NAME and I've loved using it this month. As well as it being a heat protection it also gives shine and condition to your hair which definitely helps my hair. I apply this to damp hair and brush through and I definitely feel like my hair feels more luxorious and healthy. I focus the spray on the ends of my hair as I feel like this is where need the most protection but I overall spray 5-7 sprays around my hair which works perfectly. I also do notice the difference when I use it as when I wake up in the morning my hair is usually easier to brush through and feels smoother. And also this spray smells so good which is always what you want in a spray for your hair.

♡ Music Favourites;
What Lovers Do - Maroon 5 ft SZA
Too Good At Goodbyes - Sam Smith

Four - One Direction (I've had this album on repeat all the time!)

All Stars - Martin Solveig

What has been a favourite of yours this month?

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