The Autumn Tag 2014

I had originally planned on posting my October favourites today but due to being pretty damn busy over the past few days I haven't been able to take the pictures needed. Still living up to the title of 'worst blogger ever.' So, instead of leaving it another week without a post, I thought I'd search the internet for a tag. I found this post here with a bunch of questions all about my favourite season so I thought I'd give it a go!

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1) What's your favourite seasonal drink from Starbucks/Costa/Cafe Nero?

I will hold my hands up and admit that I am one of those stereotypical 'white girls' and am absolutely obsessed with Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. You cannot deny the deliciousness of them though! Come on! There is nothing better than getting to the end of the coffee and being met with that real pumpkiny, sugary sweetness of the syrup that's gathered at the bottom. I also really like the hot spiced apple drink from Costa!

2) Accessories - what do you opt for? Scarf, boots, gloves? 

I usually don't start wearing hats, scarves and gloves until winter, but I do love a good pair of boots. I usually buy a new pair every year, but have still to do so this year. I should really get round to it before the snow arrives. I also love wearing thicker, cosy tights! Especially if they're in Autumnal colours like burgundy.

3) What's your favourite music to listen to during Autumn?

I don't really have a specific artist that I listen to more during the Autumn months. Usually I'll just be listening to whatever I'm loving at that moment in time (right now I am OBSESSED with Taylor Swift's new album and Twin Atlantic!)  However, there are two albums that remind me of these colder months. The first being 'Red' by Taylor Swift. This album came out in the Autumn of 2012 and being the huge lover of Taylor I am, I listened to the album non-stop for weeks. Ed Sheeran's debut album, '+' also reminds me of Autumn. I can't remember during what season I first listened to it, but for me the album just has an Autumnal vibe. I also don't think it helps that one of the songs on the deluxe version is called 'Autumn Leaves.'

4) What's your favourite scent for this time of year?

CINNAMON, CINNAMON & CINNAMON! If you know me then you know that I am OBSESSED with anything cinnamon flavoured or scented. I also really like the smell of warm fruit pies or crumbles, especially apple! Both smells & tastes of heaven.

5) What scents will you be burning this season?

I am a sucker for Yankee candles. They are my favourite! I'm not a huge fan of the fruity/floral scents, but I am a lover of the spicier scents. Of course I love the sweet cinnamon candle, but I also really like salted caramel. I also may or may not have already burned by Christmas Cookie candle this season... Even if you're not one to get into the Christmas spirit this early (although for me it's NEVER too early to get into the Christmas spirit) you need to give this a sniff. BEST.CANDLE.EVER!!

6) What do you love most about Autumn?

Oh, I could go on and on about everything I love about this season. It marks the beginning of my favourite time of year (October-December), and it is socially acceptable to drink hot coffee more than twice a day. I love being able to wear jumpers and cardigans and cosy tights again and the trees are so pretty with their leaves and just ugh, I LOVE IT SO MUCH. And dare I mention the PSL's again?!

7) Favourite make-up look?

Nothing beats a good dark lip in the colder months.

8) What are you looking forward to most in Autumn?

It's already half way through Autumn and I can't quite believe it! Before the season started I was most looking forward to PSL's (please don't shoot me), digging out my cardigans and jumpers and the start of the forth series of American Horror Story which I have been loving so far!

Feel free to answer these questions yourself and tell me what your favourite thing about Autumn is!

And also, let me know if you're in the Christmas spirit yet? I swear I'm that one person that everyone wants to shoot because they get into the spirit waaay too early.

Until next time,

Elijah xo

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The British Tag

Apologies for posting later in the week than I usually do. Time seems to have just ran away with me over these past few days! I do have a few post ideas lined up for over the next couple of weeks, but for now I thought I'd keep the blog active with a little tag post! I've seen the British tag floating around YouTube over the past few months and thought it'd be quite fun to answer the questions myself. The tag was created by Beautycrush on YouTube and you can watch her video here.

1) How many cups of tea do you have a day? + How many sugars?

Believe it or not the only tea that I actually like are herbal teas. I don't like proper 'British' tea. Yes, I know I'm a complete fail of a Brit. Even though I do like herbal teas, I very rarely drink them. I'm a coffee drinker all the way.

2) Favourite part of your roast?

Yorkshire puddings by far! I'd quite happily eat a whole plate of them.

3) Favourite dunking biscuit?

Since I don't drink tea, I don't dunk any biscuits.

4) Favourite quintessentially British pastime?

This is a hard one. What is considered a quintessentially British pastime? Does watching Doctor Who count? Either way I'm going to say watching Doctor Who.

5) Favourite word?

The world would be a better place if everyone said 'spiffing' more often.

6) Cockney rhyme slang?

Considering I live in Scotland and not London, I'm not really aware of any cockney rhyme slang.

7) Favourite sweet?

I had to really think about this as I don't really eat many sweets and when I do they're usually either American or Japanese. But after careful consideration it has been decided that Parma Violets are the greatest British sweet to ever be invented.

8) What would your pub be called?

Oh god, I have no idea! I'm useless when it comes to thinking up names. It'd probably be something 'Swan.' The Hungry Swan? THE SPIFFING SWAN?! Yes, I'd call my pub The Spiffing Swan.

9) No.1 British person?

This is another one that I really had to think about. Since I'm watching the X Factor right now I'm going to say Simon Cowell. He's the main man.

10) Favourite shop/restaurant?

My favourite restaurant would have to be either Frankie & Benny's or Wagamama. Neither of them sell British food but they're both located in Britain so that counts, right? As for my favourite shop, it would probably have to be Topshop although I can very rarely afford anything full price. I swear most of the clothes I own from Topshop were bought on sale. I know that Topshop is now located in other parts of the world but it was founded in the UK so don't get all up in my grill.

11) What British song pops into your head?

Wannabe by the Spice Girls. Can't get any more British than that.

12) Marmite?

I've never actually tried Marmite. The fear of hating it may or may not be the thing holding me back..

And there it is. The British Tag. I think it's safe to say that I am a disappointment to the British population due to my lack of tea drinking and not even giving the Royal Family a mention. Feel free to leave a comment answering some of these questions yourself or leave any other tag suggestions!

Until next time,

Elijah xo

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Sunkissed Summer Tag

Hey everyone.

I recently watched missglamorazzi's Sunkissed Summer Tag video and as I've always been a huge fan of the seasonal tag videos/posts I thought I might answer the questions myself. This tag was created by itsmelexie1 and you can watch Ingrid's (missglamorazzi) video HERE!

1) What is your go-to product for a sunkissed summer glow?

I've got to admit that I don't have many products that give me that 'sunkissed summer glow,' but I have been using the Rimmel London Natural Bronzer quite a lot since the start of the holidays.

2) What book do you recommend for a summer read?

I'm going to be the stereotypical teenage girl now and say any of the books by John Green. Especially some of his more underrated novels such as An Abundance of Katherines and Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Mr Green never fails to disappoint.

3) What's your signature summer scent this year?

I seem to be reaching for Taylor Swift's latest fragrance, Taylor, a lot. This perfume is a lot more sophisticated and grown up than her first two, but it isn't too grown up so that you end up smelling like a woman in her 40's. The staying power of this fragrance is also a lot stronger than the other two.

4) The sun is shining and it's time to get outside! What's your favourite thing to do?

I'm going to be boring and say that I really enjoy just taking a walk. I like to also take my camera with me and take pictures of any flowers I pass. Yes, I'm THAT person.

5) You're on the boardwalk and your stomach is grumbling. What's your go-to summer beach food?

I very rarely eat them, but I LOVE donuts. You know the ones I mean. The ones that are freshly made, still warm, covered in sugar and the smell of them is to die for.

6) Sunscreen is always important but it's a must in summer! What's your favourite? (face, body or both)

I don't have a particular favourite. I don't even own a bottle of suncream. I just use the stuff that the rest of my family use.

7) After a day in the summer sun and heat, what do you do to cool off?

Right now I am addicted to iced tea. I'm not a huge tea drinker, but oh my god, iced tea is just the best! I just take a herbal or fruit tea bag and put it in cold water instead of boiling, add some ice and BOOM you got yourself some iced tea without the added sugar in the shop bought stuff.

8) How do you wear your hair in the summer?

I'm really lazy when it comes to my hair. I'll either have it au natural  (down and wavy) or just tie it up in a ponytail.

9) Must have nail polish for summer 2014?

I bought this nail polish last summer but am obsessed with it again this year. Rimmel London's 60 Second nail polish in the colour Instyle Coral. I think it's just such a gorgeous summery shade and looks great on both fingernails and toenails.

10) Sometimes it just feels good to chill out and watch Netflix. What shows/movies do you recommend for summer?

Pretty Little Liars. Need I say more?

11) Do you wear foundation, BB cream or tinted moisturiser in the summer?

I usually just stick with my foundation. Either that or I'll just put on a bit of concealer and powder.

12) It's super bright outside! Do you reach for a hat or sunglasses?

Definitely sunglasses. I don't even think I own a hat...

13) What is your summer jam this year?

I am OBSESSED with Tonight (We Live Forever) by Union J. It's such a feel good song and makes me feel really summery. I am also in love with the whole Days Are Gone album by HAIM. Those girls kick some serious butt!

14) Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, share some things on that list.

I actually did start writing down a few things that I wanted to do this summer. Whether I actually do them is a different kettle of fish though. I really want to learn Japanese and ace the winged eyeliner look.

15) Bikini, tankini or one piece?

None. I don't really like the beach and I never go swimming.

16) Summer means heat...and sweat! What's your favourite sweatproof product this year?

Gotta love a bit of the ol' deodorant. Usually my deodorants are nothing spectacular but I recently got the Dove Go Fresh deodorant in the scent pomegranate and lemon verbena and it smells AMAZING!

17) Summer wouldn't be complete without a scoop (or two) of ice cream! If you could create your own flavour, what would it be?

Definitely chai tea latte flavour. Oh my god, that would be so good! This has to be a thing, okay. Or a cinnamon apple flavour.

And I now tag everyone that has read this post! I'd love to know what your favourite things are this summer so feel free to leave a comment below or if you write a blog or make videos then post a link and I'll check them out!

Until next time,

Elijah xo

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