Given that the nights are definitely beginning to get a lot cooler and my jumpers have begun to emerge from drawers it seemed appropriate that I started to think about Winter outfits. After a quick glance through my wardrobe it came to my attention that I actually don't possess a great deal of Winter clothing. Before you know it I was hunting around the mecca that is online stores and compiled this list of items I'd quite like to join my wardrobe..


After mourning the end of the now sold out cat themed collection by Twenty Seven Names it seems to have become my mission to find fashion items that reference cats. I do love my tights in winter and these are just the cutest! I am also particularly lovestruck by that dress, the Parka which gives me Alexa Chung vibes and dusky pink shoes a la Kate Middleton.

It's very rare of me to do a weekend post but I just had to share these great little products with you while they were still looking lovely & because I genuinely think they are going to be fantastic.

So let's get on to the bargains in question that I've collected over the last few weeks..

1. Joining the conversation. This week I've been using my blog's twitter a lot more, to chat with other bloggers basically. Twitter's such a great platform for connecting with bloggers & friends overseas, I love it! Do you too want to join the conversation? Follow me here.

2. Winning Top Post this month at #nzgirlbloggersclub. It was an unexpected but exciting surprise & definitely made my day on Tuesday.

3. Fact; I love eyeshadow & NARS so it won't be any surprise that I have fallen head over heels in love with this palette. There are so many shades in that palette I've been wanting to own+try for a long time & I think it'd be a great Winter staple. Should I get it? That's the question..

4. My blogging bible (see below). This little notebook is where I house a list of products I'm trying out, blog post outlines, blog post ideas & then a variety of images & posts from other blogs that I've found inspiring. I love how it is also divided into sections & everything is so easy to find. If you're a blogger I highly recommend keeping a system like this, it really makes organising your content a lot easier.

It's a well documented fact that good tools, or in this case brushes really aid makeup application. When it was announced that local beauty guru Shannon of Shaaanxo was debuting her own range of makeup brushes I was rather excited & intrigued to say the least. Today I am going to share some thoughts with you about her xo Beauty brushes.