My top 10 for Autumn/ Winter 2015- Coats & Jackets

I love this time of year. No, seriously. I do. It's getting colder, the weather has no turned, what better way than to wrap up warm (inside or out), and still look glam?

Here are my Top 10 items for Autumn/ Winter 2015...

(links below)

1. River Island Camel Leather- look Trim Trench Coat £95
2. River Island Beige Leather- look Draped Jacket £95
3. River Island Cowl Neck Wrap Coat £65- (i believe this is sadly now out of stock online)
4. River Island Grey Zipped Blanket Cape £35
5. Oasis Edge to Edge PU Blazer £42
6. River Island Grey Wool- blend Belted Wrap Coat £80
7. Topshop MA1 Bomber Jacket £55
8. Zara Leather Jacket £99.99
9. New Look Stone Belted Wrap Coat £49.99
10. Topshop Raw Edge Sleeveless Jacket £42 

Happy Shopping! C xx

http://www.riverisland.com/women/coats--jackets/trench-coats/camel-leather-look-trim-trench-coat-670898

http://www.riverisland.com/women/coats--jackets/jackets/beige-leather-look-draped-jacket-674217

http://www.riverisland.com/women/accessories/capes--ponchos/grey-zipped-blanket-cape-670701

http://www.oasis-stores.com/faux-leather-trim-blazer/coats-&-jackets/oasis/fcp-product/5588410

http://www.riverisland.com/women/coats--jackets/coats/grey-wool-blend-belted-wrap-coat-670901

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Ntt=bomber&storeId=12556&productId=21588323&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057

http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/jackets/leather-jacket-c269184p2774774.html

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jackets-and-coats/stone-belted-wrap-coat-_350299616

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/jackets-4680203/petite-raw-edge-sleeveless-jacket-4626034?bi=0&ps=200

October Birchbox

It has been a while since i have subscribed to any beauty boxes, as i had cancelled my Glossybox due to not being fully 'into it'. I had been tempted for a while to try Birchbox. You could say it is the 'original' box. 

This is the Back to Basics box

They all come in this cloth drawstring bag which is kinda cute, may come in handy..or not! 

My Birchbox included

• Eyeko Fat Liquid Liner in Black *FULL SIZE*
• Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat *FULL SIZE*
• Bioderma Sensibio H20
• Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced Toothpaste
• Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Shampoo
• Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Conditioner

I chose this box, there were two boxes this month to choose from. Back to Basics or Stylist.

That is it for now

C xx

Love my Mii

Hey lovelies

So last week my car had to go back into the garage to be looked at regarding the electrics.... fun, and this time round the loaned me a Seat Mii I- Tech.

I thought i would give a mini review on it!

• First impressions

I was actually very excited when they told me i had one of these for the day, so compact, yet huge inside. My sister had the Skoda Citigo, which to be honest, at the time i wasn't all that into... 

They gave me I- Tech which is priced from £10,155 otr. Paint is an option too, of which i was surprised at, as white usually is a base colour. 

• Interior 

The inside was very spacious. Considering this is a very tiny vehicle, the amount of space you have is fantastic. Even in the back, there is enough space to seat 2 tall adults (it is a 4- seater not a 5), and the head and leg room is good. 

There is an added Sat Nav which is what i have in my Ibiza, which seems to be as standard. 

Also a snug boot, but to be honest with you, having a car this small you expect a boot that size. 

All in all a very good car, i would actually happily swop with my Ibiza....

Nice work Seat!

Until next time ta xx

New frames!

So i finally got new glasses, and boy am i happy!


I had been looking for a very, very long time and desperately wanted some red square framed glasses.

I found some! Eeek!!

Tokyo Tom TT17 in Pink £95

Sacred Imperial Glasses in Black £99

As you can see i am a fan!

Recommend Tesco Opticians- i went to the Bar Hill Branch, located just outside of Cambridge.

These were on a BOGOF deal as well. As long as the cheapest pair were above £60.

Happy Weekend Lovelies! 

Mini Mac Shop

So i went into Mac today.... and yes i did plan it!

I had some vouchers that i had acumilated over the months, so decided today was the day to spend them...

This is what i bought.

•  Cremesheen Lipstick in Pillow Talk £15.50
• Pigment in Melon £16
• Bleuluxe Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow £30

All in all, high quality products as you would expect from Mac Cosmetics.

Happy lady! 

Until next time... xx

Toni & Guy Nourish Reconstruction Mask

   The problem with having processed and straightened hair, is the fact that without love and attention, it becomes dry, brittle and basically 'straw-like'. Personally not a great look.

Conditioner for me is pretty much a no go area, just because my hair is a lot thinner than it used to be, and becomes lank after day 1 of washing...

So i thought about an intensive hair mask.

Queue Toni & Guy hair products.

I love their products, i own quite a lot of them if truth be told. I find they do the job and are reasonably priced.

They only do a couple of intensive conditioners/ masks, so this one was the one i went for.

It is the Toni & Guy Nourish Reconstruction Mask priced at £6.49.

As you would expect, there is a generous amount of the mask in the pot, which is good. You do not need a lot so that is good too. A little goes a long way. 

I left it to work for 5 minutes, i didn't have much time to leave it in longer. But washed out fine, and was very easy to brush through wet and dry. 

All in all a fantastic product!

10/10

Until next time...xx

https://www.boots.com/en/Toni-Guy-Nourish-Reconstruction-Mask-200ml_1234303/

Espresso Layer Cake

So there was a birthday coming up, and i was asked kindly to make a cake.

I had tried and failed in trying to come up with the perfect cake for the occasion.

Anyway, a few years back i made these.... Espresso Cupcakes

Not to blow my own trumpet so to speak, but these we delish!

So, i figured, i had to make these into a layer cake.

Makes a 3 layered cake

You will need.

• 3 10'' cake pan
• Mixer or you can do this by hand- its hard work!
• Scales

Ingredients for both the cake and the buttercream...

Cake

• 300ml milk (whole is better, but semi skimmed will work just as well)
• 30g instant espresso powder
• 160g unsalted butter
• 560g caster sugar
• 480g plain flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 4 large eggs

Buttercream

• 35-40ml milk
• 15g instant espresso powder
• 500g icing sugar
• 240g unsalted butter

Preheat your oven to 180c

Line all 3 pans with greaseproof paper and grease well

Heat the milk in a saucepan with your instant espresso powder and warm through- do not let it boil

Meanwhile add all you dry ingredients into your mixer and mix well until all combined. 

Take the milk off the heat and let to cool down before adding along with your eggs.

Either mix by hand here or on a slow setting until everuthing has come together, before dividing into the pans.

Cook for around 20- 25 mins until brown on the top. 

Leave to cool in their pans, before turning out to cool completely on a wire rack

Repeat the 'espresso milk' process like you did for the sponges

Take either your cake board or stand, and spread a tablespoon of the buttercream evenly between the layers, and use the rest to completely cover your cake

You could leave the sides free of the icing, but its up to you!

Also you could top with shaved chocolate, coffee beans or any other decoration that comes to mind

Here is my finished cake...

Have a great rest of the week!

Ta xx