Thewatercolourjar | Style and Fashion Blog: November 2014

autumn fashion

In this proud land we grew up strong....

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Dress | Vintage

Mesh tee dress | Ebay

Fluffy Cardigan | H&M

Necklaces | Ebay

Boots | New Look

Fishnet pop socks | Ebay

Choker | Made by me

Blanket wrap | Charity shop

Hey guys!

Hope you're all having a lovely week!

Not going to lie, i've been struggling recently, especially this past week. I've got in such a rut and i feel so disappointed in myself, when i dropped out of uni i really believed i'd be able to experiment and see what i really want to do. Not to be, kind of 'trapped' in retail. I suppose thats why blogging is so popular! It's such an amazing outlet to focus on after a shitty day dealing with the general public! Definitely lifts my spirits!

Last night i went with my papa to see Peter Gabriel (a very special thing my papa and i do whenever he's touring). I've been seeing him since i was about 8 or 9 and it really is humbling to sit and listen to his beautiful music, i think it came just at the right time!

beauty

Tips for Long/Healthy Hair

11:16

I've had a few questions on how i get my hair so long, so heres some tips!

1 | No dying! Embrace that beautiful natural hair colour! (even if just for a while, while you grow out your locks) trust me, your hair will be thanking you!

2 | No heat! Go au natural! Theres so many ways to style your hair without heat, and it really does help when it comes to growing out your hair. If you really can't go without hair dryers, always use the cool setting!) Heat is not your friend.

3 | A good diet! You can't expect your body to make your skin glow and your hair long if you're feeding it crap! Having a balanced, healthy is a vital part of not only beauty benefits, but health benefits too!

4 | COCONUT OIL! You beaut! Basically you need to introduce this into your life if you haven't already! Not only amazing for the health of hair, but for skin too! Magical stuff i tell ya!

5 | Don't wash those locks too much! It may sound icky, but leave your hair unwashed for as long as you can! It is sooo much better for your hair than washing it everyday. Struggle with oily hair? Try shampooing twice in the shower, it makes a difference!

I hope this helped!

Get Growing! <3

autumn

Our lives are stories, waiting to be told....

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Excuse my very dark outfit, not sure what's going on really but i've definitely been reaching for the blacks recently, then again who doesn't love black?!

Got this blanket wrap from a local charity shop last week and it's damn snuggly! I'm not really a massive fan of tartan, i think i got a bit sick of it last year but i couldn't pass up this £4 bargain! Plus i love the blue and green in it <3

keep warm!

autumn

The river in your mouth is pouring out....

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Velvet turban | DIY

Dress, Jacket, Belt | Vintage

Shoes, choker | Ebay

What a start to the week...Been nursing a very poorly doggy of mine, after loosing my other dog last month, it's been scaring me so much! He's looking better though so a big sigh of relief!

I think velvet turban/head wraps are my favourite accessory for autumn/winter this year, they keep me ears warm without making me too hot, plus they are adorable! The collections growing, plus i keep making them when ever i find material (i'm not sorry!)

Hope you're all having a lovely week!

autumn fashion

I just know that something good is going to happen....

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......And I don't know when, But just saying it could even make it happen.

Fedora | Primark

velvet tee | Vintage

necklace | ebay

Booties | Office

Socks | topshop

Bag | ebay

Hey my lovelys!

I've gone back to work this week, meh! I wasn't actually going to go back to were i used to work (i was meant to be moving) living in such a small town means not so many jobs around! So i have been feeling a little down in the dumps and trapped.

Kate Bush Cloudbusting has become my anthem this week! Go and have

a listen if you're feeling a bit stuck. She is a goddess!

this coat! The softest thing i've ever had wrapped round me <3

autumn lipsticks

My Top Autumn/Fall Lip Products

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NYX lipliner | Mauve - £3.50

The perrrrrfect dark nude colour for autumn! I found it while looking for a cheap Kylie Jenner inspired lip colour, and i found this beauty, literally stays all day and is such a beautiful colour!

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Color drama | Keep it classy - £4.99

I am a massive berry lip fan when it comes to autumn (ok who am i kidding, all year round) but this is a little change for me as it's a lot more pinky - i love the consistency of these lip pencils (as you'll see, another will creep up later)

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Body shop | Cheek and lip stain - £10

The perfect everyday colour, especially when you're in a rush or can't make up your mind on a lip colour! Such a beautiful colour and it's a two in one!

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Topshop | Infared £8.00

One word - PUMPKINS!

plus i adore the Topshop lipsticks!

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MAC | Ruby Woo - £15

ohhh this beauty! Such a classic for any season, the perfect matte red!

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MUA | Shade 1 - £1

One of my favourite vampy reds - and for £1 you can't go wrong! A good lip liner is essential with this one though!

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Bourjois | Rouge Edition - Grand Cru - £8.99

The consistency of these velvet lip creams are amazing! I tried the ones from sleek which dried my lips out a lot, but this one doesn't in the slightest! Plus it's very build-able, which i like!

Love love love!

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Barry M Lip Paint | Black Cherry £4.49

I think this is my most worn lipstick, EVER. It's the most wearable berry colour in my eyes, it's just sooo beautiful, this is that lipstick i pray they never discontinue! Couldn't sing it's praises enough!

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Collection Lip Liner | Damson £2.79

I wear this bad boy as the main lip colour mostly, i don't put a lipstick over because the colour is so beautiful and for the price, the staying power is amazing!

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