Michael Kors Sexy Amber Eau de Parfum Spray

Michael Kors Sexy Amber Eau de Parfum £55
available from House of Fraser

After much anticipation and teasing image shots, the Michael Kors beauty collection was finally available to the masses last month and I am excited to be able to show you a few of my favourite pieces from the new range. Divided into a trio of collections - glam, sexy and sporty- and all housed in some chunky, modern. gold packaging similar to their iconic accessories lineup, the new beauty range offers some fabulous products. Whether you love you polishes, lipsticks, oversized bronzers or perfumes, there is bound to be a scent and a shade to inspire you.

The three perfumes - Glam Jasmine, Sporty Citrus and Sexy Amber, are all gorgeously presented in an angular glass bottle with a crowning golden top embossed with the Michael Kors logo. Sexy Amber is a really unique, sumptuous fragrance of amber and sandalwood which is a far cry from the usual sugary-sweet scents I tend to lean towards. The main thread of this perfume is quite musky but then the orange and mandarin notes power through and leaves it feeling floral and fruity. Because this Eau de Parfum feels slightly deeper and more mature than a lot of my other fragrances I would probably pick it up for a spritz before a night out and I think the rich amber adds a lovely warm quality to the fragrance making it perfect for a chilling Autumnal evening.

Have you tried anything from the Michael Kors beauty range?

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Soap & Glory Endless Glove moisture mask + hand cream

Soap & Glory Endless Glove hand cream
available from Boots

I will throw my generously slathered hands up and confess that I am a hand cream junkie. I can never be more than a few feet away from a pot or tube of the white stuff and have a endless supply filling my bedside drawers and strewn across my desktop at work. A few of my favourites have to be LUSH's Hand Gurugu and Soap & Glory's Hand Food so when I discovered S&G had a new(ish) hand cream on offer, I knew I had to give it a go and add it to the other three or more tubes festering in my handbag!

Endless Glove is a handy 2 in 1 product - a nice, quick-to-sink-in hand cream for day to day use when you are on the go or as a moisture mask to condition your wind-ravished hands overnight if you have some cotton gloves ready to slip on. The cream is packed full of macadamia and grape seed oils, pomegranate and Shea butters to smooth and repair any dryness and hydrate tight, cracked skin. Like you would expect with most Soap & Glory products, the scent is sweet and girly but not overpowering so and is really pleasant to use. The consistency is quite loose compared to my other thick, indulgent favourites but it does the job perfectly and keeps my hands velvety soft and supple. Endless Glove is definitely another favourite of mine and one that I will happily repurchase when my hand cream supplies need replenishing!

Have you tried this hand cream from Soap & Glory?

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Hair styling with Toni & Guy straighteners and serum

Classic hair styling with Toni & Guy Professional Straighteners & Shine Gloss Serum

Over the last decade or so I have gotten through my fair share of hair straighteners and curling irons. Ever since the novelty of GHDs hit the corridors and classrooms during my school years to the latest innovation of heated rollers and tongs, I think everyone has a pair of straighteners in their hair styling armoury for those sleek locks, twists or flicks. Recently I have turned my back on my trusty Cloud Nines and have been giving some items from Toni & Guy's classic hair collection a go to see how they fared on my unruly mane.

Toni & Guy's Professional Straighteners are the answer to quick and sleek hair with their variable heat temperature which allows them to reach a frazzling 230 degrees celsius. I personally stay clear of the highest temperature with any of these adjustable heat hair tools and with these straighteners, you really don't need to crank up the heat to get lovely results. The ceramic plates glide through the hair nicely and only takes a few seconds on each section to get super sleek hair with a glossy finish. They are also incredibly versatile at achieving soft waves and curls by gently twisting and pulling the hair from about halfway down all the way to the tip. To help give my hair a softness and shine I applied two pumps of the Toni & Guy Classic Shine Gloss Serum to just-washed hair before blow-drying and straightening it. The serum is lovely and light so can also be used on dry hair as well to finish your look and give your locks a gorgeous lustre and tame any frizz or fly-aways! A perfect pair of products if you after a sleek, classic style, some quick, easy waves or simple twists and flicks.

What hair tool do you swear by to straighten and style your hair?

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Sweetheart dress

Sweetheart dress* - Sugarhill Boutique

Shoes - Next

Clutch - Accessorize

If we can breeze over the fact that I forgot to bronze my lower half and have some rather pasty legs and focus on the dress in question, I think you will agree it is a rather lovely item from the Brighton-based brand - Sugarhill Boutique. Brocade is big news for AW13 and I adore the gold and purple print design of this dress with the flirty heart cut-out which gives it such a sweet, fun edge.  It has a slightly nipped waist and exposed zip at the back and is easily dressed up or down for any occasion such as the wedding reception I went to last night.

Sugarhill Boutique is a brand I wasn't very aware of until a few months ago but now it is one of those sites I tend to browse whenever after something a bit fun and unique. I would say that if you are after a sparkly number or a Christmas jumper this season then it is definitely worth a visit!

Have you ever purchased something from Sugarhill Boutique?

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Revlon red lips

Cardigan - H&M | Tartan Scarf - Urban Outfitters

Revlon Red Super Lustrous lipstick & Fatal Apple Super Lustrous lipgloss
available from Boots

There is nothing quite as captivating and bewitching as a classic red lip. It has this fabulous ability to transform any look or mood and take your makeup from simple to striking with a quick slick of colour and a sheen of your favourite red gloss. The Revlon Red collection offer a trio of party-perfect products to get your nails and makeup ready for a season of celebrations and I have already fallen for this luscious lip combination.

Revlon Red Super Lustrous lipstick is a timeless medium-toned red lip shade with a velvety-soft formula and creamy texture. It smoothes on beautifully and gives you a true classic hue which would be really flattering on most skin tones. The gorgeous gloss in Fatal Apple is housed in a lovely chunky tube with Revlon's iconic black and gold packaging and is the perfect topping to this classic red lip. The Super Lustrous lipgloss combines a sheer colour and intense moisture with light-reflecting spheres giving your lips incredible lustre and shine. I have always really liked the Revlon lip glosses as they give a lovely gleam of colour without being too sticky or gloppy and this one is no exception. It is a winning combination!

What are your favourite products to use to achieve a classic red lip?

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Little Black Dress

Gorgeous Couture Bailey dress* - Little Black Dress

Lips clutch - Lulu Guinness
Shoes - Next
Lipstick - YSL Fuchsia in Excess

Another day, another little black dress! When I was given the chance to chose a party-perfect outfit from the aptly named Little Black Dress website I was a little in awe of their sumptuous selection of evening dresses, all absolutely begging to be worn this Christmas season. From cutesy prom dresses to decadent ball gowns, there is literally a LBD for every occasion and budget. After much deliberation I settled for the classic Bailey dress from Gorgeous Couture which has been on my fashion radar for some time actually. I am a big fan of one-shoulder styling and this dress is just beautiful with the soft Italian jersey fabric that drapes and ruches in just the right places. I love the versatility of this dress, simple enough to wear out for drinks yet the perfect blank canvas to create a more striking outfit with some show-stopping accessories and killer heels. I opted for option one at the weekend and kept the look uncomplicated with a pop of pink on the lips accompanied by some equally pink lips in my hand and some festive, sparkly shoes to finish.

Have you got your LBD sorted for the Christmas party season?

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Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy

Shop the collection online!

Love them or hate them, you can't escape the phenomenon of the Kardashians and their ever-expanding empires here and across the shores. The latest Kardashian collaboration sees the ladies adding there recognisable glamour, cinched waists and high heels to Lipsy's last collection of evening wear just in time for all those Christmas parties. The Kardashian Kollection sees Kim, Khloe and Kourtney strutting their stuff is a multitude of figure-hugging dresses and glitzy accessories and one particular dress stood out to me from this new range - the Lace Yoke Shift Dress*. Despite feeling notably less curvacious than Kim herself in the dress, I love the fit and feel of this shift body con with some gorgeous lace detailing and a plunging neckline. For me, it is the perfect little black dress with plenty of glamour and elegance, ideal for the office Christmas party or a New Years Eve ball.

What do you think of the Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy? Are there any dresses you have your eye on?

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