Top 10 scents for the chill

Smelling good is just as inportant as dressing well. And as the temperature falls and days get shorter, perfumes are released in stronger scents. I have two winter favourites that I can't live without and can't wait to wear each winter. 

My first choice is always Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme this is  their debut fragrance that was launched in 1992 and I haven't yet found a fragrance that can top it.
It is a sweet scent, yet mature, sophisticated and passionate.
Even in the eau de toilette this fragrance can last all night long.

If i don't reach for my first choice I'd go for  Vivienne  Westwood's boudoir. This fragrance was designed to make all men turn heads with lust.

It is a warm spicy, floral fragrance that is perfect for wintery days and sexy nights out.

The bottle was designed by Fabrice Legros. The top is made as a globe encircled by a ring, which symbolises the power of femininity.

I walked by the boots perfume counter the other day and eyed up some new perfumes on display. I have always dreamed of owning a pair of Jimmy choos ever since watching Sex and the city and was excited to see he has delved into the perfume industry. This perfume has been on shelves since 2011 but was my first time seeing  and smelling it.

Simply named Jimmy choo this is a great sensual scent not over powering although sweet it has a subtlety to it making it a great anytime perfume, day or night summer or winter.

Im also a sucker for a funky or interesting bottle to adorn my dressing table, and add to my collection and I have desperately been seeking the new limited edition to daisy by Marc Jacobs called Daisy hot pink. It is said to be feminine and fruity with top notes of  wild strawberries and jasmine.

Unfortunately it's out of stock almost everywhere. Let me know if you find it for sale.

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir is a unique scent that is suited for evenings and the colder months. With its woody and spicy scent that transforms throughout its wear. I chose the lotion as it tends to last longer than the perfume. To me this is the perfect blend of fruity and spicy.

I love the way perfumes can take you back in time to the memories once had. Christian Dior Dolce Vita does just that. It reminds me of christmas and my favourite Moschino hand embroidered scarf  that I used to spray with this scent that made me feel so warm and cozy on my commute to work back in my early 20s. This is definately a warming spicy scent with notes of vanilla that is guaranteed to last all day.

Seductive, sexy and exotic Jasmin Noir by Bvlgari  is all woman and not for the girly types. Suited to a confident woman who knows what she wants and how she's gonna get it. Definitely not a scent for everyday but for a special occasion so its magic can work. The perfect accessory to feel luxurious on a date night.

This is such a pleasant and welcoming feminine scent great for wearing with a cosy winter cashmere sweater or a cocktail dress. It is a great scent for all ages and occasions and exudes class from each note. It is a powdery floral scent made sweet by honey and vanilla tones. L'Instant de Guerlain is a must  for any ladies collection.

As christmas is fast approaching i thought id add two mens fragrances to the list. Now the first one id say was unisex even though it isn't marketed that way. The vanilla notes are so delicious and intriguing that you just want to smell it more and more. Definitely a long-lasting scent that makes a man smell edible and strong. The oriental  woody notes make it a perfect winter cologne.

This has to the best fragrance out of Tom Fords 12 piece private blend collection. Oud wood is a warm  , woody and slightly smoky scent that exudes a manly sexiness. Some say its over priced and go for YSL M7 which is a dupe but also made by Tom ford with a much lower price tag. But if you or your man  adores their perfume collection this is a must.

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Birthday boy's dinner @ Beefeaters

My big son had his 12th birthday yesterday, so as anyone can imagine I've been busy. So top ten Tuesday is having a break this week, as it takes a while to compile a list. So I thought I'd share with you mine and the kids outfits of the night. It was a late meal past their usual bedtimes as my partner was working late. But a special occasion can't hurt, needless to say we went home stuffed and ready for bed!

This is before make up, just so u can see my boots at their best.

Top with leather trim from ZARA / Leather effect panelled leggings by Villa / Stiletto biker boots by Dorothy Perkins

Boys H&M  shirt / Next chinos / Next navy and tan suede boots

Boys cardigan by ZARA

Steak Nachos so yummy, only starters and nearly full!

Birthday boy choosing his brothers main meal

Little man is wearing Gap red checkered (gingham) shirt and Gap sweater
All my jewellery by H&M

Drinking an Apple cracker cocktail @ the beefeater

My pick of the Asos Sale

No one can deny a bargain, and sales are now on so don't miss out. whether you're after the perfect christmas party dress or just wanting some new winter rags check out what Asos has in store.

Arrogant cat low back sweater dress was £65 now £32.50

Club L sequined skirt dress £28 get here

 Asos trouble studded shoes £48 now just £19 get here

Coat by Liquorish was £85  now £48 get it here

Nali Borsa striped tote bag great for work was £60.83 now £36 get it here

Dusky pink  ruffle top was £30 now £18

And these hot sequinned trainers by Supra society now just £50 get here

So many ways to wear this river island romper with leather look suspenders get here for £21

This playsuit is simple but will surely get you noticed, for £22 get it here

Top Ten Tuesday!

Affordable Leather looks for Autumn.

sexy knee length faux leather skirt as worn by happilygrey can be found at LuLu's for $70 here.

Pieces faux leather pants with contrasting panels £34.95 get here

Asos real leather shorts now £32!

dont be scurrred! wear some tights and boots to give you more confidence. Buy here.

Or for a longer looser fit French Connection's leather shorts at £140 get here

Now this is a gorgeous textured faux leather jacket that you could get here but has currently sold out at Nelly.com keep checking they may get it back in stock.

Heres a comfy casual pair for almost any occasion, depending what you wear it with, for £25 by Julien Macdonald for debenhams. In a size 8 -20 get them here.

After the sports luxe look check out these joggers by celeb boutique for £99 and if you didnt know they now have a store in Stratford Westfield's. Buy here.

I am so loving these handmade to order joggers, real leather panelling and made to your measurements! check them out on Etsy for £92.54 here.

Smooth and matte leather look dresses for £38 finish the look with a statement necklace or a pair of coloured heels. From Asos get them here.

More interesting than an elbow patch of leather Vero moda sweatshirt with faux leather appliqué for £38 here

Hope you all enjoyed the top ten feel free to comment on what you liked the most thanks xx.

last month favourites

I'm guessing we all like nice smells and i honestly hate the smell of air freshener. I literaly feel like I'm being poisoned by chemicals. So after trying out Parks candles I thought i'd try their diffusers.

  I went with their Wild fig, Cassis & Orange blossom, which is made with essential oils. what i love about it is the fragrance  has a nice warming sweet smell thats so inviting. And the great thing about diffusers unlike candles is there is nothing to light just pure fragrance all day long! After about a week i turn the reeds upside down to revive the scent but thats all. Best of all no nasty chemicals to inhale.

I purchased on achica for £12.99 as on the parkscandles.com site they sell for £45!

On a recent shopping trip for the first time in my adult life I entered a LUSH store. I had seen a few bloggers rave about their Dream Cream hand and body lotion so i thought I'd check it out for myself. I was offered a sample in store but declined and bought the 240g tub for £11.25. I mainly bought for my 21 month old son as he has eczema, and as its handmade from fresh ingredients, that being oatmilk, rose water, extra virgin olive oil and other great things to help soothe and nourish sensitive skins. I can't say I absolutely love it but love it I do. A little goes a long way and it doesn't leave your skin greasy or shiny at all. My only qualm is the smell, not that it smells bad but if your not a fan of Lavender scents then this is not a product you, will like too much. But it is very moisturising and great for sensitive skins.

Check out more info here : dream cream

I had been looking for a perfect tinted moisturiser ever since Bobbi Brown stopped making hers in the colour dark that matched my skin tone. So I went to my favourite source (YouTube) and found out about this Nars Pure Radient tinted moisturiser that came in 11 different shades and makes your skin glow.

I stopped by the Nars counter in Milton Keynes House of Fraser en route to Ikea and the counter girl was great. she swatched 3 different shades on my jawline and asked me which i thought was best. I went with Martinique which is a med/dark3 shade and she applied to my whole face. I was having a bare faced day so it wasn't  an inconvenience as i had no make up to remove.

I absolutely love this one, you feel absolutely make up free whist looking flawless and it is great for the summer and winter holidays in the sun due to the spf30 and how light it feels on. It is also easy to apply but i recommend using a concealer on top if you have any big blemishes to hide as it gives sheer coverage. As they say your skin almost bare - but better.

I visited the M.A.C store in Reading last month looking for some kind of powder to take away shine and not look cakey like some pressed powders can. So I bought the Mineralize Skin finish Natural as recommended by the counter girl and I have to say I am in love. This is perfect! No matter how much I apply there is no cakey ness and my skin looks luminous and lush!

When I took up my contract at the beginning of last year I got the Htc one x. They explained it had the beats by Dre software  and other things that peaked my interest. But when my phone arrived I was disappointed that it didn't have the beats by Dre headphones too. The phone was in white so i just used the white headphones it came with even though i hated them because they're the sort that balance in your ear. I guess my ears are oddly shaped because those headphones  never stayed in. But when i lost my phone this year and called the insurance company with my bank they were out of stock of my original phone so they offered me an upgrade of the Htc one x+ which has 64 GB. Sweeeet! So I obviously took up the offer as i can now store tons more music, apps and videos. I also decided  to treat myself to new headphones because i couldn't bare the idea of having to keep putting those horrid headphones in my ears a million times while on the treadmill at the gym.

Now I have a comfy pair of Beats by Dre that I adore, most of all for the bass and the fact it comes in a cute case.

After my son smashed my favourite go to blush M.A.C format frost, I went in look for a replacement something to wear day or night. So nothing too bright or shimmery. I chose Ambering Rose and this blush is just AWESOME. It ticked all my boxes it makes me look healthy as it gives a pop of warmth to the skin yet so natural looking. This is a must buy for anyone of any skintone looking for a go to blush.

And lastly, my phone case I bought off Ebay. I was originally looking for a chevron case and had been eying out a few on Etsy. But most of the good stuff on Etsy comes from the states or afar so I chose a Uk seller who offered free postage so I got my case for under £5, bargain I thinks? Lol. They do cases for all phones in variety of designs check them out here