It's September

It's actually crazy how fast this year is flying in, it seems like only yesterday we were bringing in the bells for 2014 and it's soon to be Christmas.  I don't know if I have a favorite season per say, to be perfectly honest, I like lots of things about every season.

I'm starting to get frustrated with myself because the main reason I began this blog was for my own reflection and for a personal diary to look back on. I carry my camera in my bag everywhere I go but still fail to remember to photograph my memories. I'm like that with all social media to be honest. I suppose it isn't a bad thing to admit that rather than sitting with my face in a camera/phone, which don't get me wrong I can be guilty of too. I'm usually more consumed in the moment and the company to remember to 'check in' 'tweet' and take photos. I always get home and think..."shit I didn't take any photos". The only thing I remember to blog is shopping; it's handy for remembering what I’ve liked in the past and what I didn't. I do something everyday that is worth capturing for my memory bank and my goal from now on is to take at least five photo's every day. 

Last Thursday I went for catch up drinks with my college friends at Wetherspoons, which is always lovely and also went shopping. (Again) I'm really enjoying spoiling myself just now; I haven't done it for so long.

 I'm trying to buy at least one, maybe two, new outfits a week to build my wardrobe back up, I'm so sick of the same old clothes catching my eye when browsing for a quick throw-together outfit. It's funny how your taste changes so quickly. I picked up this knitted jumper from Zara along with these super comfy zip up fitted leggings. I know Stirling shopping center doesn't offer a lot but when you have a Zara, what else do you really need... 

I also picked up a couple of outfits from H&M which I still think is great right now, I'm loving these proper knitted and wooly cozy winter jumpers, the only problem is that it's still WARM. I know I should be grateful but my shopping crave is on and I don't want to settle for skimpy tops etc. I'm investing for the cold. I did manage to find a light thow-over jumper. I got the same pair of skinnies in grey and black because you can't really go wrong with a good pair of skinny jeans. 

 Other than clothes I spent a good chunk of my "budget" on makeup. I am so fed up of the same old regime if you can call it that. The more YouTube clips I watch of vloggers that have umpteen different looks, the more I'm inspired to broaden my very much samesy routine in day-to-day life. Beginning with my over plucked eyebrows. I want volume... NOW. How do HD brows work and where do I get them? I think that’s going to be my next conquest. I'm not talking about reverting to my caterpillar eyebrows everyone had in high school. (I had them a lot longer than everyone else. *shame*). Just a good defined natural brow shape. I purchased this because an angled brush and some powder with gel to set seems to be the way forward instead of getting pencil happy after a few glasses of wine. 

My next choice was a tough one, I've used bare minerals mineral vale and ordinary powder for three years now and I thought.. For £20 each a pot was it really that special? I opted for a YouTubers recommendation and bought this for £3 and I'm really happy with it... or maybe I'm just happy with the left over money for clothes. It works, and it keeps your makeup put. I have oily skin and this lasts all day. Win Win.

I stopped using bronzer years ago in the fear of looking orange, but I thought I would try again for the sake of my cheek bones shape and contouring..  This one has a highlighter built in which I love. It also smells amazing. 

I didn't need a new foundation but while I was in the shop I thought I would try a new one that's apparently great. It is amazing but very heavy so you don't need a lot, the lack of pump can be a nuisance. It does a great job of evening skin tone out and lasts all day.   

  

Lastly this week although I have done SO much more and forgotten to take pictures we spent the weekend with family at a wedding. Graeme and I only attended the reception and I had every intention of taking pictures but yet again, I was to busy getting drunk and enjoying everyone’s company. I could kick myself. It was a beautiful evening and we had lots of fun. The following day we stayed in Gargunnock as usual and had dinner.