THOMAS SABO BRACELET

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I haven't reviewed a jewellery item before, and as I love this bracelet/brand a lot I thought I might aswell review it in-case any viewers were questioning about getting a sweet present for someone this Christmas, or for them self.

It was the day of my mum's wedding day, I was the bridesmaid and as a gift I was given a Thomas Sabo charm bracelet; the bracelets originally come with no charms-these are purchased separately. The overall idea of having a charm bracelet is just so cute, I find that having little charms on a bracelet that mean something to you is a great sentimental and personal piece of jewellery to own.

This is my bracelet at the moment:

 It's a sterling silver bracelet, done up by a mechanical lever (I have no idea what this mechanism is called). The bracelet itself with no charms was £19.95, and I think that's a really good price for something that good a quality, and durability. Also, the bracelet doesn't look like it's made cheaply, it looks quite expensive and glamorous.

Currently on my bracelet I only have 2 charms:

 One is a fan and the other is two hearts linked together. The fan doesn't really have any meaning to me, but my mum bought it for me as a present and it is admittedly cute, however the linked hearts were given to me the same day as I got the bracelet (mums wedding day) which is a day I will always remember.

Pricing: The fan charm was £25.95, and the linked hearts were also £25.95, overall the price of all 3 products were £71.85.

You can also purchase charms singularly, and they come wrapped up in a very cute little striped box, with a small paper bag around it encased in a big bag with some ribbon inside.

I really like the wrapping for the charms, it's so sweet and intricate, and is very pleasing to the eye when first received.

When you first purchase the bracelet it comes in a white and black striped box with a lining of ribbon around the edge-the ribbon is sprayed with the Thomas Sabo perfume which does in fact smell very nice.

The box with the bracelet in comes in a white bag, also in the bag there is a drawstring silk bag containing leaflets about different charms you can buy, and general information about Thomas Sabo.

Charm Wants:
Here are a few charms that I want for my bracelet, and why.

1. Princess-£49.95

 This charm doesn't really have a sentimental reason for why I want it, I just love princesses and anything to do with pink, palaces, diamonds. Also, this charm reminds me a bit of Barbie, and I love Barbie!

 

2. Snowflake-£21.95

Not only is this charm super cute but simple, it also represents Winter, and I love Winter. Even though the temperature isn't my favourite in that season, I love the appearance the snow and ice make.

 

3. "Z"-£21.95

As my name is Zoe and begins with a Z, I thought it'd be nice to add a personal touch to the bracelet with my initial. On the website there is a whole range of letters in this style, and a diamante style which I also like, as well as this one.

4. November Birthstone-£25.95

I was born on November 26th (this tuesday), and as this is my birthstone it'd also be nice to have that on my bracelet as another personal touch. It's a shame that my birthstone is yellow, because yellow is my least favourite colour, but oh well!

 

5. Nail Varnish-£48.95

The last charm is a nail varnish charm, this represents my blog and beauty. I find that blogging is now a regular hobby of mine, and is something I want to remember for a long time, so what better way to do that then get a charm of something beauty related? 

If you are stuck on ideas for a gift whether it be for a relative, or friend, then one of these bracelets would be a great idea. Bare in mind that the bracelets are quite pricey depending on what charms you buy and how many, they are very good quality and not just any cheap looking silver. The website is here if you want to have a peak.

AUTUMN TRENDS

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Autumn is probably my least favourite season because of the weather, temperature, and the fact it's in the middle of Summer and Winter. However, Autumn is my favourite season for when it comes to fashion trends, and today I will be explaining a few of the latest trends.

Trend No.1:

 This trend appears most years around Autumn time, and is one of my favourite trends of all time. Tartan print is mostly perceived as being red even though the pattern comes in many shades of green, blue, red, and occasionally yellow, but the deep red is mostly used for Autumn because it fits in with the changing colour of the leaves. I own a few tartan patterned pieces such as a matching crop top and midi skirt from USC-these are both red and black tartan, and they were only around £20 for both the skirt and top which is a great price.

If you're struggling on what to wear Tartan patterned clothing with, then I advise not to mix it with other patterns because it will clash horrendously (unless you're some sort of pattern wizard), and the outfit would look too over the top and confusing. However, the colour Black goes very well with the pattern because it's dark which is the main theme of Tartan, and doesn't clash as it's a staple colour.

Trend No.2:

Coltranes are Jeffrey Campbell shoes that have recently made it into the trend, even so that shops such as New Look, River Island and Topshop are making duplicates of them! After the recent trend of cut-out boots, Coltranes started to make an appearance as a mix between the cutout boot with a chunky heel, and chunky buckles which made them stand out as an individual style boot. These aren't the most versatile shoes for Autumn because they are quite open at the sides, however everyone is seeming to rave about them for the season.

 Not everyone is going to love this style shoe because they are different to what is usually seen in high end shops, but I love them enough to buy a dupe pair from Newlook which are almost exactly the same, but have gold buckles instead of silver, and are obviously a cheaper and lesser quality alternative.

The Coltranes come in multiple colours, but black is the main colour at the moment because it suits the season, and coincidentally goes well with Tartan!

Trend No.3:

Obviously coats are on trend all year round because they're a necessity, but this year over-sized coats are shining over any other style of coats, especially after the recent Autumn/Winter 2013-14 runway shows in which this style appeared a lot. Not only are they appearing a lot in runways, Topshop seem to be stocking up their coat section with a lot of over-sized coats, aswell as a few other up-to-date retail shops.

The coats usually come in colours, not patterns and I think this is because if someone were to wear a massive coat covered in multiple patterns it would be too hectic and draw away the simplicity, and elegance of a coat. Also, looking on Vogue there appears to only be over-sized coats that are in 3 or less colours, and these are usually neutral colours.

I would love to have an over-sized coat, but unfortunately I'm too small to be able to pull one off without being drowned, which is why tall people suit over-sized coats well because it works well with their frame, without drowning them.





Trend No.4:

The last and final trend I will be focusing on is fluffy clothing. Not much fluffy clothing is on sale during Spring and Summer because fluff is seen as warm and comforting, and in hot temperatures that's the last thing people want. However as the seasons get colder, fur comes back into the trends and I think this year it's making a big appearance in shops and runways. It seems to be that taking an everyday item of clothing, and adding an element of fluff onto it immediately appears to give it a place in the Autumn trends.
 

Nearly every fashion shop is stocking up on the fluffy pieces, even so that Primark have fluffy jumpers in too which is a shocker because Primark are usually quite late to keeping up with the trends, but they do have a few odd pieces in store.
I really like this fluff trend, it's super cosy and cute, and suits Autumn/Winter well with the snowy resemblance in the material, yet providing warmth.

Not only do we have fluffy items coming around, we also have feather, and faux fur clothing too which I also love. However, most of these animal like pieces are quite expensive if they are made to a good quality.



 There are more trends around, but I feel these are a few of the main ones arriving on the scene this season.

BIRTHDAY WISHLIST

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As it's not too long away since my birthday, I thought I'd do a wishlist on what I want and hope for. Bare in mind the probability of me getting all of these items/products is quite small so don't think I'm spoilt or anything, haha. 

Also, I haven't included everything I want because I would be here for ages describing them etc, these are just a few things.

Excuse the prices of some of the items, I am aware this all comes down to quite a lot of money!

1. Sleek Blusher in Lace

 The first thing on my Birthday Wishlist is a trio blush set from Sleek in the colour 'Lace'. I've actually wanted this set for a long time ever since I heard Zoella mention it in a video, and I've never got round to getting it, so hopes up I can get it for my birthday! The first colour in the trio is a peachy/coral, the second is a sheer light pink, and the third is a pink/peach. All of these colours look to be wearable and of very good quality.

2. Topshop blusher in Flush

 Another blusher I've heard Zoella mention (notice the theme?) is the Topshop cream blushers, and I particularly like the look of this one. I don't own a cream blush so it's best not to ask for something too expensive as I may not like it, so I think this is the perfect starter cream blush in a lovely colour, and good consistency.

3. Michael Kors Camille Chronograph Glitz Watch

2 Words, Michael Kors. This watch is absolutely gorgeous, it stood out for me on the website so I knew it was the one, but it is quite pricey at $295 (£182). However, if you set aside the pricing and focus on the main aspects of the watch you notice how flawless it really is. I love the diamante encrusted watch face rim, with the white face and gold detailing, it all works so well and is truly a masterpiece.

4. Velvet T-bar shoes

 These shoes appear to have made an appearance recently on the shelves, and they aren't everyones cup of tea, however I really like them and think they're so cute and edgy. They aren't the most versatile shoes for Autumn/Winter, but when the weather isn't too rough these would look perfect with some cute socks and jeans. Also, for £32 they look very good quality, and £32 is pretty cheap for a pair of shoes from Topshop!

5. Deep red fluffy sweater 

Recently I've been loving the reddy tones that Autumn fashion is bringing us, and I think this sweater is perfect for the seasons fashion. I don't usually wear things like this, and want to change up my wardrobe abit, and this sweater is perfect for doing that. Also, it looks incredibly warm and comfortable which pleases me.

6. Nike Air max 1 Libertys

 I currently own a pair of Nike Air Max's, and they're honestly the comfiest things ever, so I've been wanting a new pair for a while and I saw these ones on someones instagram, and was immediately drawn to them. The floral pattern is so cute and sweet but not babyish, and these would look so cute all year round being versatile trainers. For £145 I would expect them to last a long time, and the Air Max's I have at the moment have so I assume they will which is a plus side.

7. Stripy calf high socks

 I know these are stereotypical American style socks, but I really do love these. American Apparel do these socks in multiple colours, but these are my favourite because they are so simple yet edgy and that's what is great about everything from American Apparel. Also, for only $8 (£4.95) you can't go wrong really!

8. Pink Crushed Velvet Shorts

 Personally, I really really love these shorts, not everyone would because the colour is quite Barbie like which may put people off, but the colour is what attracts me to these shorts the most. When I last went to Topshop I saw a berry coloured pair of these shorts and I loved those a lot, then I saw this pair on the website and fell in love immediately. These are more of a summer staple clothing piece, but I would be happy to wear them all year round.

9. Ted Baker Ikon bag 

 Ted Baker has always been one of my favourite brands, the style and appearance of all their items really appeal to me, just like this bag. I love bows, pink, and bags, what more could I ask for? This bag ticks all the boxes! I need a small sort type bag to take out, because I currently lug around my school bag which resorts in me tipping out my school stuff instead which is usually a hassle, so I think this bag is a must have for me.

10. Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in 01

 The last product is probably something I will be able to get before my birthday, but anyway I really love this bright red shade, and I think it's a great all-year-round colour, but looks especially good in this season. I have done a review on the Kate Moss lipsticks, and know they work particularly well, so getting this certainly wouldn't be a waste of money.

Once again, I don't expect all of these items because it would add up to quite a high price just for my birthday, but I shall have it all one day...maybe!

MY HALLOWEEN OUTFIT

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I don't normally make an effort with Halloween because I prefer staying in and giving people the sweets rather then receiving them, but on Friday 1st November, my friend Rosie had a Halloween party and of course it was a dressing up one, so I made an effort and went as...Tinkerbell!

Me and my friend Poppy decided we would both do a blog post on what we wore, and took the photos for each-other which is why most of these aren't too serious.

**Poppy's Post**

The outfit:

(I am not being serious with my flexibility here do not worry.)

 Feet:

These black, leather slip-ons' were the most dainty looking shoes I had in my wardrobe, and they happened to go well so I put those on.

(Newlook £6)

Legs:

 As the weather isn't the warmest at the moment, I put on some sheer white knee-high socks, with black bows on the sides to keep me warm, and they looked cute too.

 (Perfect Parties £5)

Body:

Eventhough Tinkerbell's dress is a boob-tube style dress, I didn't fancy wearing one of those, and couldn't find one either so resorted to this acid green skater dress from Miss Guided. The dress does have 2 hip cut out bits above the skirt part, but these aren't too visible from the front view.

 All fairies have to have a wand, so my mum bought me this one.

(Dress-Miss Guided £12.99. Wand-Perfect Parties £2.50)

Hair:

 This is how I usually have my hair, but it suits the cuteness and fairy-likeness of Tinkerbell. All I did was separate a section of my hair from the top of my crown and tied it up, I then back-combed it for more volume and added a with ribbon tied in a bow. My hair has also got light pink on the ends too.

(Hair bow-Material World 80p, Pink hair dye-Crazy Color £4.49)

Make-up:

 I didn't want to go too heavy and over the top on the eyes, so I did my normal winged eyeliner, but added a grey shimmer to the outer section of my eyelids, and used a paler one in the middle, leaving the inner corners of my eye with a white eyeshadow to open them up (Can you tell I'm not a make-up artist). For the lips I went for a bright red as it went nicely with the green dress, and suited the face make-up.

(Eyes-Naked Pallet £37. Eyeliner- L'Oreal Super liner perfect slim £6.99. Lips-Collection 2000 lipstick in Valentine £2.99)

Nails:

 This Holographic nail-varnish was the closest thing I had to silver (for some reason I don't have a silver nail-varnish), but thankfully it goes with the outfit, and matches the eyes nicely.

(Urban Outfitters £11)

Fail Shots:

1. I was trying to grasp a tree elegantly which resulted in my laughing and looking dodgy.

2. A general mug-shot.

3. I attempted to run gracefully but ended up looking like I was going through a wind tunnel.

4. I then tried a star jump and Poppy completely missed my head, and the second try my skirt flew up and the picture was of my underwear!

5. Another attempt at running gracefully, but I look shocked and scared all mixed into one.

Many thanks to Poppy for taking these photos and providing the ever-so small pumpkin which is in fact a mini Squash.