Vamp it up for Autumn

With fashion weeks happening all over the world and autumn thoroughly upon us, it's time for the transition between summer and winter make up and clothing. As much as I love summer, I'm sure I'm not alone in delighting over the thought of wearing warm winter coats, leather boots and cashmere jumpers. Foundation and eyeliner may actually last the whole day rather than slipping off the face in protest of the heat.  And of course, the pictures of Starbucks' seasonal drinks have already started cropping up on Instagram (mine's a grande skinny salted caramel mocha). 

In terms of beauty, a look I am absolutely loving is 'vamp' - deep, blood red, wine stained lips. There are some great colours out there and my personal favourite is 'Beguiled' by Topshop, which has a satin matte finish and so is a perfect texture in the sense that it isn't shiny but does not dry the lips out either. 

As you may have read in my previous blog about lipstick, I'm not the most confident in bold lip colours. However, so long as you remember to blot, check your teeth and try not to smudge it down your chin, you should be fine. If this colour is a little dark, I recommend 

Revlon colour stay Ultimate Suede lipstick in backstage 035 (left) or Bourjois Rouge Edition lipstick in 18 (right). 

This look works really well with gold jewellery and accessories. Paying rent in London on a graduate budget means that of course, I have costume jewellery rather than solid gold (or even gold plated). All high street shops do a great variety, but recently Primark (yes really) have been nailing the statement necklace trend. 

All of these necklaces were under £5 which is ideal, and (I hope) shows that you can achieve a good look without breaking the bank. To top this look off, add a parka or a faux fur coat in either black or dark brown, keeping other clothing simple, and you're good to go. 

Yaasica Lucia XXX 


What hot Autumn looks are getting you excited?