Things To Do When You're Sad

Getting sad occasionally is normal, in fact I guess in a way it's healthy. Life isn't exactly all sunshine and rainbows and it's okay to feel sad sometimes. However, when you are feeling a bit down in the dumps, it's important to remember that it isn't going to last forever. It may not seem it now, but things will get better because the good (but also scary) thing about life is that everything is temporary. 

Listen To Music 

Depending on how down I'm feeling, the music I listen to differs. Sometimes I like to listen to sad music because it makes me feel like I'm not alone and I can also relate to the lyrics, whereas sometimes I listen to happy music that can lift me up. There are some great 'Mood' playlists on Spotify which I would recommend looking through! 

Read A Book

I love reading no matter how I'm feeling, but it's especially great when you're feeling sad because you can just pick up a book and lose yourself in a world that isn't yours and forget about why you were even feeling sad in the first place. 

Take A Walk 

It's good to get out of the house when you're not feeling 100%, fresh air is good. I often like to walk to a park area near me listening to music, and then I'll sit on the bench in front of the lake and read, or sometimes I take my camera with me. It doesn't really give me a chance to think about why I'm sad and I just get lost in whatever I'm doing. 

Watch A Movie Or TV Show 

Watch one of your favourite films or TV shows, anything that makes you feel happy! '10 Things I Hate About You' is my go to movie, it's one of my absolute favourites and it always makes me feel better. If I want to watch a TV show, it will most likely be 'The Vampire Diaries' or 'Friends'.

Dance It Out 

Put on some good music and just dance it out. You could do this with a sibling, or a friend, or even just by yourself. It will most likely make you feel better and probably make you laugh too! 

Take A Relaxing Bath

Add in a bath bomb if you have one, I recommend one from Lush, or just have a bubble bath. Put on some calming music, or some Netflix and just relax. 

Lastly, remember that you're bloody amazing and you're doing a great job. 

I hope this blog post helped you in some way, thank you for reading!

Love, 

Shannon 

P.S I'm changing my post day to Sunday as it's just more convenient for me, there may also be mid week posts like this one but I'll always tweet about it! All my social media is down below. Hope you're having a great week so far! 

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Book Wishlist

Wishlist posts are one of my favourite types of posts to read because I always find something new to add to my own wishlist, although I'm broke so that's probably a bad thing too.. haha. I realized the other day that I've never done a wishlist post before, so ta da, here's a wishlist post. 

Four - Veronica Roth 
Binge - Tyler Oakley 
All The Bright Places - Jennifer Niven 
All I Know Now - Carrie Hope Fletcher 
Its Kind Of A Funny Story - Ned Vizzini
Let It Snow - John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle 

So these are 6 books that are currently on my book wishlist. I'll be doing a few more different types of wishlist posts in the future (like beauty, fashion, etc) so look out for those too!

I hope you enjoyed this little blog post. What books are you loving at the moment? Have you read any of these books? If so, did you like them? 

Thank you for reading! 

Love,
Shannon

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OOTD & Bonfire Night

Bonfire night is one of my favourite days of the year. I love fireworks and it's kinda weird, but they're really calming to me? They make me feel alive and free and I really love them.

I went to a firework display yesterday, which isn't bonfire night I know, but lets just pretend it was haha. I thought I'd do a post on the pictures I took, but then I decided to include the outfit I wore to the display too. I've never done one of these before so I'm not sure how it will turn out (cue the awkward emoji).

Clothes

Top - Primark 

Jeans - Primark

Boots - Primark 

Coat - Debenhams 

Scarf - Primark

Hat - ASOS 

Before the fireworks began, there was a procession-parade thing but I didn't get any pictures because it was packed and I could hardly see it. I ended up having to stand on this ledge thing holding my mums shoulders! After that had finished it was about 9, so we decided to go to the car park to watch the fireworks as we thought we would get a better view - and we did! The fireworks were amazing. 

What did you get up to on bonfire night, did you go to a firework display?

I hope you enjoyed this post, thank you for reading! 

Love,

Shannon

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October Favourites

Hi!

I had quite a few favourites throughout the month of October, so I thought I'd do a post on them. Before I get into it, can we talk about how it's now November?! It's actually kind of scary how fast this year has gone! 

Beauty

My first favourite is the Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in the shade 30. It's this gorgeous deep berry colour and I love it. It's so easy to apply and doesn't dry your lips out at all. It's definitely been my go to lipstick during October! 

Rimmel Kate Lipstick 30 £5.49

My next favourite is the Makeup Revolution Eye Shadow Palette and it's the palette called Flawless. This palette is amazing! And wait for it - you get 32 shades for £8! What a bargain haha! The shades are so pretty and so wearable, you can create so many different looks with this palette. You get a few matte shades, but the majority of them are shimmery ones, which I love. I'd definitely recommend this! 

Revolution Eye Shadow Palette Flawless  £8

My final beauty favourite is the Batiste Dry Shampoo Original. I've never really had dry shampoo, apart from when I was younger, I just used baby powder if I needed to. So I decided to try out this and it's been so useful this month! I don't really know what to say about this haha, it's just dry shampoo isn't it? Very handy to have if you don't already! 

Batiste Dry Shampoo Original £2.99

Skincare

My first skincare favourite is the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. I've always used makeup wipes or baby wipes to take my makeup off, but they really irritate my skin and make me breakout so I picked this up, purely because it was only 99p in Tesco and a lot of people have raved about this. It's so quick and easy to use and it feels so gentle on my skin. It doesn't sting or irritate around your eyes either, which I love. I highly recommend this!

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water 125ml £1.29

My final skincare favourite is the Simple Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Day Cream. I really struggle with finding moisturizers that don't irritate my skin, but this one is a dream. It's aimed at people with sensitive skin and it works wonders on my skin. You should definitely try this if you have sensitive skin, or even if you don't! 

Simple Day Cream £2.45   

Books  

My book favourites during October was the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. 

Sixteen year-old Tris is forced to make a terrible choice. In a divided society where everyone must conform, Tris does not fit. 

So she ventures out alone, determined to discover where she truly belongs. Shocked by her brutal new life, Tris can trust no one. And yet she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. 

The hardest choice lies ahead.  (Divergent blurb)

I've had the first two books, Divergent and Insurgent, since the beginning of the year but I put off reading them for the longest time because I wanted to wait until I got Allegiant. But I watched Divergent for the first time Sunday and I couldn't wait to read them because the film was so good. I picked Allegiant up on Monday and I've read all three of them in less than a week. THEY ARE AMAZING! I won't spoil anything, but the end of Allegiant - Oh. My. God. My. Heart. 

Random

My random favourite is the Imperial Leather Fruit Salad Shower Gel. This smells amazing, it's so sweet and I love it! They have a few other scents in their sweets range too that I love - Sherbet Lemon and Marshmallow. 

Imperial Leather Fruit Salad Shower Gel £0.85

So that's what I have loved throughout October, what have you been loving recently? Do you like any of the things I've mentioned? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to know :) 

I hope you enjoyed this post, thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer £5.49  

I got this a few months ago now, you may have seen it in a haul, but for some reason I've never actually reviewed it, even though I use it all the time (oh?) You probably all know that so many people have raved about this concealer and in my opinion, it is definitely worth the hype! 

The concealer itself is a very smooth, creamy formula and it blends really easily. It is perfect for under the eyes, especially for me since I constantly look tired so it really makes me look awake and actually alive haha. It's also great for covering blemishes, I wouldn't say it's a high coverage concealer, but for the price it does it's job just fine. 

Overall, I really love this concealer and will definitely be repurchasing! What is your favourite concealer, or would you agree this is one of the best? 

Thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon

Sunday Reminders

Sundays. Blargh. 

Sundays are a reminder that it's almost Monday and that means the start of a new week. I always feel a bit 'blargh' on Sundays and that is because I'm lazy and I want the weekend to last longer (never happens though!). 

I guess this post is kind of a reminder for you and for me.  

So, as this lovely quote says (I found it on Pinterest - you should all follow me: autumntaste, bit of self promo haha) this is your Sunday evening reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you. 

Remember things are only temporary. 

Every day is capable of being a fresh start. 

You're not weak for asking for help. 

You're not dumb for not knowing things.

When you feel like giving up, remember that you have made it this far, don't give up now.

It's okay not to be okay.

Love yourself, you're beautiful and capable and brave and significant, even when it feels like you're not. 

Smile. 

Thank you for reading, I hope you all have a great week! 

Love, 

Shannon

September Favourites

Hi!

I haven't done a monthly favourites since June (I think) and I've been loving a few things this month so I put two and two together and thought I'd share them with you. 

Beauty 

My first favourite is the Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara. I got this a few months ago when Tesco was doing some thing on Twitter (can't remember what it was) and I got sent it for free. I tried it a few times and thought it was okay, but then I put it away and forgot I had it. But over the last month or so, I found it and I've been using it and this is actually so good! (why did I think it was only okay?) It's definitely more of a lengthening mascara than volume, but I really love it anyway!  

I think it retails in stores for about £10 (don't hold me to that though haha!) 

    
My next and final beauty favourite for this month is the Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in the shade 107. You may have seen this in my August Haul and I'm pretty sure you've all seen it before anyway but holy crap-a doodles this is my favourite lipstick ever! When I first put it on, I do feel a little bit like Miranda Sings but once I get used to it, I love it haha. 

TV Shows & Music 

My TV Show favourite for this month is 'Life Unexpected'. I watched the first season a while back and loved it, but Netflix didn't have the second season up until about two weeks ago. The second season is the last season because for some reason it was cancelled back in 2011. It's about this teenager called Lux, who was given up when she was born and has spent her whole life in and out of foster care. She then finds her biological parents because she wants to become emancipated, but instead a judge decides to grant temporary custody of Lux to her real parents, Cate and Baze. Anyway, I'm nearly finished the second season and I absolutely love it! You should definitely check it out! 

My first music favourite for this month is Troye Sivan's EP 'Wild'. I love Troye and I'm so proud of him and Wild is amazing! I think my favourite song is probably Fools, Ease or The Quiet. (I basically just love the whole EP haha) You should definitely have a listen! 

My next music favourite is Demi Lovato's album 'Demi'. I've loved this album since it came out back in 2013 but I recently rediscovered it and it's one of my favourite albums of Demi's. I listened to it all the time when I was going through a really bad time and I just love it really. Also, I'm so excited for her new album, this Demi era is without a doubt one of my favourites! 

So that's what I've been loving this month, what are some of your favourites from this month? Do you love any of the things I've mentioned? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to know :) 

I hope you enjoyed this post, thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon

Autumn

It is finally September 23rd, which means it's officially Autumn! Honestly, you guys have no idea how long I have been waiting to write this! 

If you know me, you know that Autumn is hands down my favourite season (hence my blog name) so I thought I'd tell you a few of my favourite things about Autumn. 

Cold Weather

Oversized Jumpers

Candles

Rainy days 

Cosy nights in under a duvet watching films

Halloween

Dark Lipsticks

Autumn Leaves

Coats, Scarves, Hats and Boots

Long, cool walks

Firework Night

The feeling that it's nearly Christmas 

Big Blankets

Fluffy Socks

Halloween Films

Pumpkins

Evenings get darker quicker

Onsies

I hope some of you share my love for Autumn, if you do what are you excited for around this time of the year? 

Thank you for reading! 

Love, 

Shannon

Country Park Walks

Hi! 

Yesterday I went on a walk and I took some pictures (when do I not?) and I thought I'd share the pictures I took along the way and while I was there. 

I took my book with me and read for a while whist I was there and it was so relaxing and is now one of my favourite things to do!

The leaves are slowly turning different colours, which means it's basically Autumn, eek!

I hope you enjoyed this post and I will see you next time. Thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon 

Plymouth | Summer Holidays 2015

Hi!

Last week I went to Plymouth for the weekend and I thought I'd share with you some of the pictures I took whilst I was there. 

I took these at a place I don't really remember the name of but there was a stream thing (I'm so great at describing places aren't I?) and my younger sister had a little paddle and it was a really cute little area. 

 One evening we went to a small, quiet beach and we watched the sunset. I've never actually watched the sunset at a beach before and it was so beautiful, these pictures really don't do it justice.

I didn't take too many pictures, but I hope you liked this post anyway. Thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon