Top 5: Fragrances

 GHOST~Moonlight

This deep purple, mysterious fragrance has fast become one of my favourites. I've always really liked GHOST's feminine and deep scents. I wrote a full review for the magazine here, if you'd like a peek.

DOLCE & GABBANA~ The one

I had been lusting after this for a long while and it had always been just a little out of my price range. So I got the gift set from the Boots sale, for quarter of the price, much to my delight. The scent last for hours and is strong but not potent. When you're next in a perfume selling type place then I would definitely recommend having a sniff, if you haven't already!

The Body Shop~Vanilla body mist

Having bought this for years and years it's about time I gave it the credit it deserves. It is cheap as chips for a start, great to cool off with in the heat and it also smells so summery and authentic. I normally use it as a  base scent for daytime and then spritz a stronger smell on top for the evening, because it usually blends really well with other scents. 

Daisy Pour Femme

I got this on eBay, only to discover it was a fake. But oh well, it still smells really similar to the Marc Jacobs one.This scent is very fruity and girly and I mainly use it in Spring/Summer time. If this doesn't make you want to run through a some sort of field then I don't know what will. 

Paris Hilton  EDP

Although Paris Hilton is renowned for many a negative thing, I actually really like her original perfume. It cost around £10 and smells really unusual and unique. I would really recommend giving it a go, I'm currently on my third bottle!

If you'd like to tell me your favourite scents then I would love to hear them!

Bethan x

Top 5: Winter handbag essentials

My handbag is always full of so many bits and bobs it is ridiculous! At this time of year, normally at the beginning of December I have a sort out of my mess to make sure I have some absolute essentials in there to survive the season.

001. Note book- A little notepad and pen is always great to carry around to make lists for presents, food, clothes, memories etc. I know we have apps for this these days but I still love to carry around the real thing as I think it always comes in handy.

002. Hand cream- The cold can cause really dry skin, especially to our hands. I have taken to carrying around this Kiehl's ultimate strength hand salve in a sample size. I think small bottled products are always great because they take up little room and do the job well.

003. Vaseline- Similarly to our hands, lips get dry and chapped too in the cold. Lipsalves, chapsticks etc are perfect for this and I tend to just have a cheap old Vaseline as it is compact and works really well.

004. Nail varnish- If you are like me and can't bare the sight of having unpainted nails then carrying around a polish is always a good plan. I like to have a more dark shade of nail at this time of year so a green, navy or black is usually thrown into my bag.

005. Tissues-Probably the most important! You never know when you will catch a cold or need to sort out your lipstick etc. A mini Kleenex packet

Bethan x

Top 5: Autumn colour dresses for pale skin

Wine Velvet Peter Pan Collar dress~ Topshop~£39

Green lace skater dress~New Look~£24.99

Black bodycon dress~River Island~£32

Tartan skater dress~Tiger Milly~£34.95

Lowie mustard shirt dress~Asos~£65

If you're like me and your skin is practically translucent it is often hard to not fade away into the cool air in Autumn. It is often difficult to know what colours to wear when you have fair skin and to not look totally washed out. I tend to wear a mixture of shades that aren't overly bright, in a palette of mostly green, blue, red and black. I think everyone suits black and it is often seen as a safe colour for the majority. However I think yellow in a more mustardy shade can also really suit woman with pale skin. The only colours I would stay really clear of is orange and purple! Maybe it's just me but they have never ever suited me, no matter what tone or shade I tried on. But here are a few highstreet gems I think would be worth a purchase for Autumn.

If you have any other colour suggestions please let me know!

Bethan x

Top 5: Underwear

Black velvet cut out body~Topshop~£35

Light green soft bra~H&M~£7.99

Retro style paneled briefs~Asos Marketplace~£23

Navy sheer floral briefs~New Look~£2.99

Handmade floral bra~Malomyszka (Etsy)~£16

I chose these top five underwear based on a few things. Aesthetics, comfort and cost. I also checked the availability of the items and if they ship to the UK etc. I love underwear that's floral, hence that 3/5 of the pieces are smothered in flowers. Black underwear is a must have for anyone and I love Topshop's take on the body suit/leotard, velvet and backless are two words that will always make my heart melt. Etsy is always really great for getting handcrafted, unique items, I spent hours searching for the perfect bra and the halter neck one (shown above) I fell in love with. All of the underwear featured are made with comfortable and smooth fabrics that won't cause you to itch or readjust yourself every few minutes. 

Always buy underwear for yourself, if you think something will make you feel good....buy it!

Bethan x

Top 5: Mad Men Style Dresses

So, having been obsessed with Mad Men for the last few years and watching the popularity of the show bring back 50's fashion has been great.

 I decided to create a little collage of my favourite Mad men inspired frocks. Sourced mostly from the high street, these should be mostly in budget, with maybe one cheeky expensive one that we can only admire and never afford.

1. Green Short Sleeved Vintage Dress, Beyond Retro, £44.00

2. Retro Tie Collar Dress, Forever 21, £19.75

3. Vintage Style Skater Dress, Very, £22.00

4. Floral 50's Dress, French Connection, £125.00

5. Autumn Meadow Frill Dress, TopShop, £50.00

I just adore the shape of these dresses, so flattering for your figure-helping to pinch in at the waist. Also they are fitting for each season and will last in terms of style, for years to come.

Bethan x