It seems absolutely bizarre to me to say that it’s October now. It feels like not long ago that it was my birthday – which is in January. October is definitely my favourite month though, with the beginning of Autumn, jumpers and soup being high up on my list of loves. I know a lot of people go for horror looks this time of year but in my circle of friends, we have more glam Halloween parties. My look this year is going to be firmly seated in feline eyes and juicy lips, although this won’t just be for Halloween – this look is perfect for a cute autumnal date night or night out.
Fragrance
So … ? Fragrance – Dark Romance* | £5.99 | Link
Fragrance is where the night starts for me. Described as ‘rich, mysterious and sassy,’ this lovely fragrance from So…? Fragrance has such a delicious scent. With notes of bergamot, pink pepper corn and dark praline but also violet and vanilla there’s something very sweet but also sexy about wearing this, and you can’t beat the price. It adds a perfect warmth to a look and will be fab to wear all autumn.
Base
LA Girl Pro.Coverage Illuminating Foundation – Porcelain | £11.00 | Link
If I’m going anywhere where I know I’m going to be photographed my first choice for a base is the LA Girl pro.coverage foundation. It photographs beautifully and doesn’t look heavy in person either. You can find my previous review here.
tarte Shape Tape Concealer – Fair Neutral | £22.00 | Link
Tarte Shape Tape has become a cult favourite in a very short space of time and I can see why – it’s full coverage and light-weight. Whenever I wear heavier eye makeup (shadows or lashes), I always go for a full coverage under eye concealer to lift any shadows and cover dark circles. You can find a full review here.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette 1 – Discontinued | New Version – Link
I use the top left and right powders to set my under eyes and t-zone, as I don’t like setting my entire face! The blushes in this palette are also gorgeous. The new holiday palette for this year ‘Volume 3’ is very similar to this one and is in rose gold packaging so I’d snap that one up while you can.
Jouer Powder Highlighter – Rose Quartz | £19 | Link
The Jouer cosmetics highlight in Rose Quartz is a beautiful, blinding, pink tone. It is an ideal ‘party’ highlight because of this (I certainly wouldn’t call it work appropriate). Due to it’s more pink tone, I find it pairs really well with more Autumnal tones.
Eyes
L’Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara – Black | £11.99 | Link
I’ve been pretty much in love with this mascara since I purchased it – it’s not perfect but it’s the best high-street option I’ve ever found. You can find my full review of it here.
KISS Lash Couture Faux Mink Lashes – Midnight* | £7.99 | Link
These lashes are just so gorgeous ! Fluttery, full and perfect for a sultry cat eye – whether you are actually dressed up as a cat or not. I can tell these are going to be a staple in my makeup bag going into Christmas and the new year.
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette | £60.00 | Link
If you’re a neutral lover like me, this has to be one of the most ‘treat yourself’ palettes out there. It’s got everything I want and as a bonus, all the shades pair really well with a bold lip!
Lips
I think it’s important to have choices for the lips, so here are a few of my picks:
Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick – Exorcism | £17.00 | Link
This lipstick featured in my autumnal edit from last year – it’s safe to say it’s still a massive favourite. I tend to find long wearing, matte liquid lipsticks very drying, but all in all this formula isn’t too bad.
Charlotte Tilbury Opium Noir Lipstick | £23.00 |
A good option for a lipstick that is matte, but isn’t as drying as a traditional ‘liquid lipstick’. This shade was limited edition but I had to include it – it’s so stunning!
Nails
Leighton Denny Nail Colour – Maneater* | £12.00 | Link
A wet-look, glossy black and dark as night. I wore this shade to work for an entire week to work with no chips. Normally I don’t like black shades as you often have to paint many layers to get full pigment on the nails but not with this – it’s perfectly opaque on one coat.
Leighton Denny Nail Colour – Caught Red Handed* | £12.00 | Link
A bright, iridescent red that gives a ‘naughty but nice’ impression. I’ve been wearing this in combination with Maneater, but I’m sure I’ll continue to wear this into the holiday period as it just screams Christmas to me. I’ll be doing patterns on my nails with this colour on Halloween.
KISS Gel Fantasy Ready to Wear Nails – Wait n’ See* | £7.99 | Link
If you don’t have particularly long nails and prefer false ones then these KISS gel fantasy nails are perfect. Tombstone shapes add a bit of scary to your every day look, but the shade is a lovely, neutral one.
That’s all for what I’ll be wearing this Halloween and (probably) most of autumn – you’ll see if featured a lot over on my Instagram in the flesh over the coming months.
What look will you be sporting this Autumn ? Are you going to be scary or sexy this Halloween?
Robyn xxx
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I’d love to be the perfect combo of sexy and scary this halloween but obviously in a good way haha! That So fragrance sounds so nice, I’m definitely going to go on the hunt for that, especially at 5.99! And I’m also a big fan of Exorcism by Kat Von D, such a fabulous colour and formula! One of the best vampy lip products I own!
Alice Xx
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It is such a hard line to walk ! It’s truely lovely and such good value – it’s something that I know I won’t feel bad buying over and over.
I loveeee Charlotte tilbury lipsticks, I have bitch perfect and pillow talk and I am obsessed with them still. I also love this Loreal mascara, I have two on the go as I am obsessed!
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They are gorgeous aren’t they !! L’Oréal really make some fab products !
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These are some great picks! I love the tarte shape tape concealer and I really want to try the paradise mascara! The Charlotte Tilbury palette and lipstick look gorgeous too
Ellie x
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Glad you enjoyed the read xx
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So many gorgeous options (and you know how much I’m loving those shoes right now!). I really want to try both the Kat Von D liquid lipsticks and CTs lipsticks, they always look gorgeous. For some reason I’ve overlooked the berry shades when trying to decide which shades to get. I think I need to go back and start again, because those two look amazing! I’m currently considering whether to get the CT palette or not. I’ve wanted one of the quads since they came out, but again haven’t been able to decide which one. So maybe the palette is the answer to this! Xx
Tania | When Tania Talks
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That flat lay looks amazing! I love the look of those lashes, I don’t really wear falsies anymore but did for my wedding day and I love how different they make my eyes look. I love autumnal shades – so pretty! x
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Thank you ! I only wear them for special occasions too !
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Gorgeous photos – that fragrance sounds so nice x
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Thank you so much ! It’s lovely !
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Still yet to try the tarts shape tapped and jouer highlighting powder x
That Kat Von D lipstick is such a lovely shade! The palette is super cute too 💛
Emma | emmadrury.com
That CT shade looks GORGEOUS! Shame it’s LE. I have the Hourglass palette as well and love it – glad they brought something back similar so more people could get one like it!
Cindy | http://www.cindyhyue.com
I have heard so many good things about the foundation, I really want to try it! The Kat Von D lipstick looks like such a beautiful colour too xx
Hannah | luxuryblush
Ahhh so many lovely Autumnal picks, I’m dying to try the shape tape x
Gemma Louise
Lovely picks! Those fake nails look really nice!
Nicole | The Glam Surge
These all look like lovely picks. I love changing out my makeup. I’d really love to try the foundation and concealer.
Jackie | fashionxfairytale |
L O V E this flat lay Robyn!! I really want to get my hands on that Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit and I’m still yet to try the new Paradise mascara from L’Oreal, so I also need to check this one out as I know a lot of people love it xo
Char | http://www.charslittleblog.co.uk
Great picks and stunning pictures!
Really curious to try the LA Girl foundation.
Indre,
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That palette is just stunning!
Tor xx That’s Peachy
Lovely pics, will definitely have to look into the LA girl foundation out!
Janay Andre
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