FASHION || KATCH ME HAUL AW20

 *AD - This post contains gifted items.

I was recently contacted by KatchMe to try some of their AW20 staples, so me being me obviously said yes because I'm always on the lookout to test out new brands!

LIFESTYLE || FILMS AND TV SHOWS I LOVE TO (RE)WATCH IN AUTUMN

I hope it's acceptable for me to post this on the first day of September even though it's technically still Summer? Autumn is by far my most favourite season of the year. As much as I love hot summer days and nights, Autumn definitely holds a close place in my heart. As I'm writing this I am sat down on my bed in the fluffiest dressing gown, got my Jo Malone 'Orange Blossom' candle burning, a cup of tea on the side accompanied by Morrisons' Quadruple Chocolate Cookies (the best cookies in the world). Now all I need is a good film or TV show on to complete my autumnal mood. 

FASHION TRENDS FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 - HIGH STREET FINDS

I don't know about you but I'm beyond excited for Autumn already. The recent weather has been so calming for me which has actually helped me overcome my blogging coma and get my arse in gear to finally write this post. Now, I'm not one to say that you should follow seasonal trends but you might end up liking some of the outfits I've picked out for this post.

The inspiration behind this post was taken from Vogue's September issue, high street shops from my consistent visits and my own wardrobe. Be sure to expect a lot of chunky knits, patterns and boots!


Boohoo.com

Outfit 1:

Jeans £25
Cardigan £15
Belt Bag £15
Open Toe Shoes £19

Outfit 2:

Dress £20
Cardigan £12
Bag £18
Boots £32

Outfit 3:

T-shirt £10
Jeans £22
Mules £18
Belt £6

Outfit 4:

Skirt £18
Shoes £25
Tights £8
Coat £30
T-shirt £6
Bag £16

Outfit 5:

Top £15
Skirt £14
Bag £20
Boots £25

Outfit 6:

Dress £12
Boots £38
Jacket £32
Bag £18

H&M

Outfit 1:

Top £19.99
Skirt £39.99
Shoes £19.99

 Outfit 2:

Jumpsuit £39.99
Coat £59.99
Shoes £19.99

 Outfit 3:

Shoes £19.99
Jumper £79.99
Jeans £8.99
Bag £34.99

 Outfit 4:

Shoes £19.99
Top £19.99
Skirt £24.99
Jumper £17.99

 Outfit 5:

Shoes £19.99
Jacket £149.99
Skirt £39.99
Top £8.99

 Outfit 6:

Shoes £19.99
Jeans £8.99
Coat £249.99
Top £19.99

Missguided

Outfit 1:

Dress £15
Boots £40

Outfit 2:

Jumpsuit £22
Boots £40
Coat £45

Outfit 3:

Dress £15
Coat £65
Boots £40

I hope you enjoyed looking through my top picks for Autumn-Winter 2018. Let me know if you think I'm missing any staples or if you liked the pieces I've picked out!

*This post does not contain any affiliate links.

Lots of love,

Maya xo

2017 || SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES

For most, September is a month of denial as you find yourself missing Summer but are stuck in between seasons, but for me, it is the month I look forward to finishing the most so I can get excited for Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
With Autumn comes a great deal of pumpkin-spiced everything, even makeup looks. I'm personally obsessed with orange-brown smokey eyes with a shiny nude lip, but I have noticed that a lot of people I follow on my social media are still going for a glowing skin with lots and lots of highlighter (you glow, girl). So you can imagine that the products I've been using and loving the most the past month include a mixture of both, Summer and Autumn products.

Makeup Revolution is definitely one of those brands that everyone would have tried at some point in their lives. For me, it is one of my favourite brands for powder products such as eyeshadows and highlighters. My favourite ones that I've been loving throughout September are the Salted Caramel Palette and the Ultra Strobe Cream which make the perfect autumnal face. Sometimes I like to use the strobe cream on the high points of my face, and other times I put it all over my face and shine like the stars!

Do you remember how big the Mariah Carey x MAC collab was? All I remember is that people were fighting over the highlighter and most lipsticks, but I managed to get a lipstick and a lipglass and boy, oh boy can I just say how stunning the colours and the packaging is?! I have actually not touched them at all until recently as I didn't want to ruin the beautifully detailed engraving on the lipstick.

Last but not least, I have been overusing stick highlighters - especially the Collection Pearl Sheen one is shade 01. I like to apply it faintly over my foundation before I set it with powder for a more blinding effect. The shade is actually really nice, not as opaque as I'd like for it to be but it was expected for the low price.

What were your September Favourites this year?

Lots of love,

Maya xo

NETFLIX & CHILL - MY PREFERRED NIGHT IN AND FAVOURITE SHOWS

Who doesn't love a bit of Netflix and Chill? If it's on your own, with your friends or other half, Netflix = best night in.

My perfect night in consists of favourite TV shows/movies, snacks and a hot drink! Recently I've been loving different TV shows as movies don't entice me much anymore... I need a show to leave me guessing and wanting to watch on to find out what happens, yet I do love reading books before the shows too.

1) Sherlock - I've been obsessed with Martin Freeman ever since I watched The Hobbit (one of my all-time favourites I must say). I think that him and Benedict Cumberbatch make the perfect duo in this modern twist of Sherlock Holmes. 10/10 would recommend.

2) Orange is the new Black - Yassss! This show literally took over my life during my last year at college. I was hooked from the first episode and absolutely love the whole plot. I know that it's based on true events which tbh makes it even more exciting to watch.

3) The Big Bang Theory - If you're an open minded person then I'd definitely recommend this. I absolutely adore Sheldon Cooper and think all characters are fascinating. It definitely makes you look at things from a different perspective and learn about all types of personalities.

4) Black Mirror - A political satire which will make you think about everything that's gone off in 5 different ways (I'm not even joking). Kieran introduced me to this show a while ago, and I recently found out that it'll be returning to Netflix UK soon!!

5) Pretty Little Liars - Got a secret? Can you keep it? Ahhh! This show drives me insane! If you're up to date with it, you'll know who A is - rubbish, right? But, OMG when I first started watching this show (good few years ago now) I was so infuriated with wanting to find out who A was! And now I've got to wait until April for the last season to be released :(

6) Stranger Things - Oh my daysssss, have any of you watched this yet?! I've watched it the week it was released and I couldn't stop. I watched the whole season in a day and then rewatched it a couple of times (sorry, not sorry). This show is amazing, the acting is incredible and the setting is so realistic - I almost feel like I'm a part of the 80's!

What shows have you been loving recently? What's your perfect night in like? 

Lots of love,

Maya xo