HIGH-STREET A/W WISHLIST!

Hey guys! It's practically the end of August, which means my favourite times of the year are coming up.. Autumn and Winter! Aside from the rain, I love everything about the ending months of the year, cosy jumpers, cute scarves, fancy warm drinks;- and then there's onesies! (but that's probably for a whole other post...) Anyway, I've been looking through my clothes recently and realising how much I.. uh.. totally need some new winter staples too add to my overflowing wardrobe! So of course I took to the internet! Here are some clothes and accessories I've been lusting over for this A/W from the high-street shops!

TOPSHOP

1. Leigh Jeans - I've always wanted a pair of the famous Topshop Leigh Jeans everyone raves over, and now my black jeans have gained a hole and are deemed for the bin, it might be the perfect time.
2. Jumper - I probably already own about 6 jumpers, but I'm yet to have a khaki coloured one, so it's okay, right? This one has a lovely zip detail up the back too, and keeps in trend with the roll style neck.
3. Chunky knee high socks - I kind of have a love/hate relationship with knee high socks, but these ones really had me loving them again! I find them quite hard to style but I think with a nice back dress and boots, these would look great.
4. Cord Skirt - This burgundy skirt screams Autumn to me and I think it would look perfect with a cropped jumper and tights! This would also be perfect to fit into the 70s trend for this winter, too.
5. Orange Bag - Again, I think the colour of this bag is perfect for the Autumn/Winter months, and it would go with so many outfits!
6. Lipstick in Wicked - I only own 1 Topshop lipstick but I really love it, and nothing says Autumn like a lovely dark berry lip. I may have to get this one soon!


NEW LOOK

1. Black Leather Boots - Anyone who knows me will know that I have a slight obsession with black boots and it won't be stopping anytime soon. These ones are a perfect height and as they are leather it means they wont get ruined straight away either, which has happened to me a couple of times with cheaper pairs.
2. Checked leggings - I thought these were really cute and the colour palette works really well, especially if you're a little shy about trying patterns. It would work great with a black jumper or long sleeved top and, you guessed it, black boots!
3. White top - This top is super cute and although it might seem quite summery I think it would work great as a transition piece with a nice knitted cardigan and jeans or leggings!
4. Checked Shirt - Another check item, but you can never get enough of the check shirt! They are in fashion almost every season and this colour works really well for Autumn. I love them as you can either wear them casually or dress them up!
5. Grey Batwing top - This loose fitting top is a great staple piece for any wardrobe this Winter. The high neck also makes it extra cosy!

So those are just a few things I've been looking at this Autumn! (There's a lot more but I don't want to keep you for hours!) Have you got any items you've been lusting over?

Lauren x

MEAT FREE MONDAYS

Hey guys! Bit of a different post from me today. For a while now I've been thinking about trying to become a vegetarian, however I have been finding it incredibly hard. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I've always loved meat and never turn down the opportunity for a good steak! However in recent weeks, I find myself feeling increasingly guilty making a burger or a chicken pasta ( 2 of my favourites!) I've been reading a lot of articles not only about animal welfare but also about the health benefits of dropping meat out of your diet. So I thought I would at least try and make a small change, starting off with one meat free day a week, and eventually growing in to more! 

I actually found the day very easy so hopefully I will be able to keep it up! I thought I would share just what I ate for dinner on this day as it was so yummy and healthy, too!

Peppers Stuffed with Rice and Quorn Chicken

The most incredibly easy thing to make, I just shoved some rice on the boil, pan-fried some Quorn Chicken, added some passata sauce and onions, mixed them together and put it in halved peppers! Placed them under the grill for a few minutes and topped with a little bit of cheese, before putting back under the grill for a few minutes more. So simple! I like peppers quite crunchy, however if you want them softer you'd probably have to cook them on their own for a few minutes first, before filling with the mixture. Quorn Chicken is also something I really love. It not only tastes amazing but has a huge amount of protein per serving, and saves you a hell of a lot of money compared to buying real chicken. I use it in everything from pasta to stir frys and so much more!

Anyway, sorry if this post was a bit random, but I've really been enjoying trying different recipes recently (not just healthy ones! I've been looking at a lot of cakes on pintrest too... haha!) so thought I would share one here :) have you tried becoming or are you vegetarian? Let me know your tips!

Lauren x

MALIBU LIPBALMS

Hey guys! Just a really quick post today. But before we start, - did you notice my new blog layout?! I love it! I brought it from Designer Blogs, it was really affordable and just what I wanted! :)

Anyway, recently I found these little gems as I was queueing in Tkmaxx and I thought I would pick them up considering they only cost £3! I have always loved the brand Malibu, I go to them for my sun tan lotion, after sun and all that good stuff, so I was happy to find these too!

Each of the balms is in a different flavour, Mango, Mint, and Tropical. Having tried all 3 I can definitely say that tropical is my favourite! I find them to be really moisturising so they're lovely to use, as well as having the benefits of 30 SPF protection and being resistant to water, so they'd be perfect to take on holiday with you! And can we just talk about how cute this packaging is?!

Have you got any favourite lip balms?

Lauren x