October 2013 Favourites

I say this every month but I cannot believe how quickly October has gone. There are now only 2 more months left of 2013 and that is one scary thought. Here are the things that I have been loving this month!

Beauty/Makeup:

Rimmel Colour Rush Balm in 'Not An Illusion'

When I found out that Rimmel were releasing some new lip products into their range I knew that I had to try these out. I picked up the shade 'Not An Illusion' and with a retail price of £5.49 they are so affordable. I've worn this product most days as the shade I brought is a light pink and is perfect for everyday wear. I plan on expanding my collection of these balms because they are so hydrating yet also give your lips a real colour boost.

Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in 'Wine'

Having been looking for new lipstick shades to try out when I came across this little beauty in the Rimmel range I knew I had to try it. I've seen it on other people and love that it fits perfectly with the Autumn/Winter season. Like with the other Kate Moss lipsticks in the Rimmel range the product applies so easily and evenly, and it is so hydrating. Also retailing at £5.49 it means that I continue to buy them because they are such a bargain. 

Fashion:

New Look Printed Top

Prior to this month, I had not brought new clothes in such a long time. So this month, with some money to spend and some time to waste in New Look I decided that I was going to treat myself. (I was also going out the night I went shopping so needed an outfit to wear.) The first thing I brought and have loved this month is this spaghetti styled strap top with this aztec pattern on it. I love the bright colours from the red to the blue to the purple and although it may not be the most practical in terms of keeping warm I know I can layer this with cardigans and also wear it next season. It cost £12.99 from New Look.  

Leather Sleeveless Jacket

Another of my cheeky purchases from New Look was this leather jacket. When I tried this on alongside the top I fell in love with it and knew that I would have to buy it. However it is sleeveless which may not be great for the Winter, but again I'm sure I can layer this up with jumpers or cardigans to make it a bit more suitable. I also only paid £11 for it, as it was in the sale and originally cost £24.99 and I couldn't leave it. 

Denim Skater Skirt

My final purchase and another favourite of mine this month has been this denim skater skirt, also from New Look. It is so comfortable and versatile and I was surprised that I didn't already have one in my wardrobe. I love the colour of the denim and the fact that it can be worn with tights or alone in the summer and I can see this being a staple in my wardrobe for a long time. Also it was another bargain at £14.99, and so it had to come home with me. 

Scarves 

Finally in terms of fashion items, I have really been loving wearing scarves as the weather gets cooler. In particular I have loved this printed scarf which I got at the beginning of the winter last season because I love the bird print and also the colours. 

Food/Drink:

Wrigley's Extra Mints

A bit of a random food favourite this month has been the peppermint mints from Wrigley's. They are so refreshing and much more practical than chewing gum and leave my mouth feeling really clean and fresh. A lifesaver if you've had a particular smelly sandwich at lunch time or anything with garlic or onion in it. You get 16 in a pack for around 40p, so you get more for your money than with gum. 

Pitta with hummus & pepper

Another food favourite this month is this combination of hummus, pitta bread and red pepper. I've found myself reaching for this during lunch breaks and have occasionally enjoyed this as my evening meal if I am not feeling that hungry. I buy a pre-made pot of hummus, costing 99p from Morrisons and a pack of pittas for 70p. I then toast the pittas in the toaster and cut up the pepper, and then dip them both into the hummus whilst eating. I've also found breaded chicken strips to be delicious with this and I've also eaten these foods with guacamole as well on occasions.

Games:

4 Pics 1 Song
There haven't been that many games that I've really enjoyed this month and I haven't really had the time to find some, but I have been enjoying the 4 Pics 1 Song game. Basically you are given 4 pictures which give you clues to a word which will be the name of a song. They get harder as you progress through the levels and the developers are always introducing new levels so I am no where near completing it yet. Admittedly I have googled the answers once or twice because some of them are really hard, but I have enjoyed playing overall. 

Dumb Ways To Die
I recently discovered this game on the Apple App store whilst browsing through the top categories. This game is strangely addicting, and the purpose of it is to stop the characters in the game from dying. You earn points and then the points unlocks new characters on the 'home' screen of the game. So for example, one of the ways you have to stop the character from dying is by swatting the wasps off the screen with your finger so that the character isn't stung to death. It is a strange game, but one that I've found to be a good time waster.

Music

Bastille- Of The Night
I am a massive fan of Bastille and I absolutely love their cover of 'Of The Night.' I'm not a massive fan of the original song, but there is something about the vocals of Bastille that I love and I have had this song on repeat although I was only introduced to it towards the end of the month. 

Conor Maynard- R U Crazy
This is another song which I have had on repeat throughout the month. I love the bridge in this song, especially the first one and I've turned it up every time I have heard it on the radio. It took me a couple of attempts to get the words right at the bridge but I think I've finally nailed it. Woo. 

Scouting For Girls- The Light Between Us
I've always been a fan of albums and would much prefer to have a physical CD as opposed to a download. I have a fairly large album collection and so I love it when I rediscover an album that I haven't listened to in a while. This month I have rediscovered Scouting For Girls' album The Light Between Us and have honestly fallen in love with it all over again. My favourite songs from the album are 'Snakes & Ladders', 'Rocky Balboa' and 'Somebody New.' 

Films/TV:

The Guardian
I am a huge Ashton Kutcher fan and so I'm always keen to watch the films that he has starred in. I realised that I had never seen The Guardian and borrowed it off a friend to watch. Admittedly it did take me a long while to finally get round to watching it, but I seriously loved it when I did. I never usually cry at films and this film nearly, but not quite got me. That is quite some achievement. Basically the film centres around a coast guard and the training of Ashton Kutcher to become a coast guard. Honestly, the film is much better than I just described it and I can't believe that it's taken me this long to watch it.

The Magaluf Weekender
One TV program that I have watched throughout October is The Magaluf Weekender. Basically this is a 'reality series' which follows a bunch of reps at a hotel in Magaluf. Every weekend a two new groups of people check into the hotel and the cameras follow what they get up to. i.e. Getting very drunk and trying to 'pull.' It is entertaining to watch and there is always drama between the reps too and it is really is just easy viewing. I think the series has now ended, but it will be returning for it's third season next year. 

8 Out of 10 Cats
I love this program. 8 out of 10 cats is basically a comedy panel show all about statistics and opinion polls and the news and is hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr. It has nothing to do with cats apart from if they've been in the news, but it is so funny and a good way to start the weekend. They've also recently made their own version of Countdown which was hilarious, but now I think they are back to the standard format of the show. 

These are just some of the things that I have been loving this month. I'm really looking forward to seeing what will be included in my November favourites, especially because I know I will be shopping more with Christmas just around the corner!

Get Ready With Me: A Typical Everyday Look

If you are like me and wear makeup almost everyday, you soon get into a routine and find that you have a 'typical' or 'trademark' makeup look which you go to regularly. Today I thought that I'd go through my typical everyday look and show how it is achieved. From start to finish, it usually takes me around 40 minutes to get ready, although I do speed it up and can get the process down to about 20 minutes if I'm in a hurry. I can also drag this process out, and usually do if I am going on a night out because I don't like to feel rushed when getting ready.

So to start with I firstly shower and wash my hair. Currently I am using the orange and satsuma shower gel from Superdrug's own brand to wash myself which is really refreshing and awakening and I am using the TRESemme platinum strength shampoo and conditioner which I've found to have improved my hair since I started using it. 

After my shower I then brush my teeth with my pink oral-b toothbrush and the colgate cavity protection toothpaste. I'm not really that fussy when it comes to toothpaste and so I just use whatever is in the bathroom at the time. 

Once I've brushed my teeth I then go back into my bedroom and towel dry my hair. Once I have got rid of all the excess water I tie my hair up in a loose bun to keep it out of my face. I then start the base of my makeup, including foundation, concealer and blusher, bronzer, eyeshadow and my eyebrows. As I have a side fringe it's much easier to do these stages before I dry my hair but I can't do my full eye makeup as I find my eyes run whilst I am drying my hair. 

   To start off my makeup I apply the Max Factor Colour Adapt foundation in natural using a foundation brush, making sure that I blend it all in evenly. I then apply the Helen E concealer (yellow side) to underneath my eyes to cover up any dark circles. If I have any particularly noticeable blemishes or spots I use the brown side of the compact to cover these up. 

My face after applying the foundation and concealer 

The next stage in my daily routine is to apply a face powder before contouring and applying blusher. For the powder I am currently using the Max Factor Creme Puff powder in translucent and I use this to simply set my base and not to add too much colour to my face. Then I use the sleek contour kit in light to subtly contour my cheekbones using the powder and highlighter. I don't contour my nose because I don't feel the need to, although Sleek does show you how to do this as well.
  I finish off my face by applying the Sleek blush in Flamingo to the apple of my cheeks. This stuff is really highly pigmented so I don't have to put much on my blush brush. I also don't apply too much because I want to keep my look natural and not too over the top.  

My face after foundation, concealer, powder, contouring and blusher

The next stage in my makeup is to fill in my eyebrows and apply some eyeshadow to my lids. My eyebrows are already quite thick and are shaped on a regular basis so I just use a thin brush to fill in any gaps and make them appear a bit stronger.
  The second brush I use is a shading brush from Models Own and I use this to sweep some eyeshadow onto my lids, as I only usually apply one colour in an everyday look. 

I have no idea what brand or where this quad came from, but I love the neutral colours in it. When this runs out I will have to try and find similar shades because I am loving using this at the moment. I use the bottom right colour which is a dark brown for my brows and then use the top right to shade my lids. 

My face with the finished base along with filled brows and eyeshadow

I then move away from my makeup and focus on drying and sorting out my hair. I leave the rest of my eye makeup until afterwards as my eyes have a tendency to run. I start my hair routine by brushing through it with my tangle teezer brush and apply a heat protective spray. I then use a hairdryer to blow dry my hair, making sure I also get my parten in the correct place. 

Once my hair is dry I usually just brush through it once more using my tangle teezer brush and then leave it. Over the past few months I've cut down on the use of my straighteners and I've noticed that my hair is in a much better condition. 

Once my hair is complete I then move back to finish off my makeup. I firstly line my lower waterline with the Max Factor Kohl pencil in black.

My face after applying the Max Factor Kohl pencil in black

Once I've applied the pencil eyeliner to the bottom of my eyes, I take the Rimmel Glameyes liquid liner and use this to line my eyelids, as close to the lashline as possible. I then use a small amount and go over the pencil liner that I had done previously, which just makes it last that little bit longer. I usually do a small flick at the outer corner of my lashes to create the cat-eye effect and the size of this usually varies day to day. 

My face after pencil and liquid liner

I finish off my eyes using the Maybelline Falsies mascara in black drama and usually apply a couple of coats to my top lashes. I also find the brush is easy to use for the bottom lashes as well so I apply just one coat here. I find mascara really finishes off the look and opens the eyes up. 

Finally, the last stage in my makeup is to apply a lip product. Usually during the day I like to go for a natural looking shade which isn't too bright. I've recently brought some lipsticks from the Kate Moss for Rimmel collection and so I've been wearing these alot. My favourite at the moment is the shade 08, which is a pinky colour and I think perfect for autumn. They are really hydrating as well so I don't feel the need to apply lipgloss over the top. 

Kate Moss for Rimmel lipstick in 08

The finished look

Once I have finished my hair and makeup I then get changed into the outfit that I will be wearing during that day. This way I know I won't accidentally get makeup on me. This is my typical look and although it can take about 40 minutes to complete, I don't think that it is too extensive. I personally really like this makeup look, but over the past few weeks I have been trying to experiment with different looks as well. 

Things To Do Before 2014

It's hard to believe how quickly 2013 has flown by. Although there are a lot of things that I have done and achieved this year, I still want to make the most of the rest of the year. I thought that I would share some of the things that I want to do between now and the end of 2013. 

1. Visit Madame Tussauds in London
Out of all the tourist attractions in London, one that I've never had the chance to visit is Madame Tussauds. It's always been something that I have wanted to do and see all of the waxworks there. The main reason why I want to visit before the end of 2013 is because a waxwork of triple F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel is currently being displayed. It is only there for a few months so I would love to go down there before it leaves.  

2. Go Shopping at Westfield Stratford City, London
As I live in a small town the shopping options aren't amazing. Even the next town from me which is bigger isn't that much better and so I love it when I get to go shopping in bigger places such as Norwich and Cambridge. However, I really love shopping in London and the new-ish shopping centre in Stratford is amazing! Everything you need is all in one place and it is so easy to get to on the train and the weather doesn't even need to be that nice as you are indoors!

3. The Clothes Show Live, Birmingham
Since I studied textiles and product design as part of both my GCSE's and A Level's, I have been going to The Clothes Show Live in Birmingham almost every year for the past 7 years. It is seriously an amazing day out, and there are so many stalls there selling everything from fashion items to makeup to tarot card readings. Many beauty and fashion brands are there and offer either discount on their products or you can buy goodie bags full of their products for a really good price. Last year when I went, I bought a Rimmel Goodie bag for a £5 and it had in it a scandal eyes mascara and a 1000 kisses lip tint amongst other things such as an eyeshadow palette and nail polishes. Usually the mascara itself would be over £5 so it was a real bargain and this is just a sample of what you can get there. As I have now finished Sixth Form I won't be able to go with the school but I'm hoping I can get down there myself. Oh, and as well as all these stalls, your ticket gives you access to the catwalk show, which is always brilliant and there are usually some semi-naked men!

4. Visit friends at university
In September, some of my friends moved away from our hometown to go to University. Obviously because some now live the best part of 4 hours away I don't get to see them everyday like I was used to so it would be amazing if I had the opportunity to visit them someday. This also would tie in with number 5 on this list, an added bonus!

5. Travel to different parts of the UK
Travelling and seeing the world has always interested me. I live in a small town and so it intrigues me to think about what else is out there in the world and how other people live. Although I've already been to other countries, there are many places in the UK which I have yet to visit and so I would like to try and visit new towns and counties before 2014 is here.

6. Save money for 2014
I'm not very good at saving money. I don't have any form of a savings account and so one of my goals for between now and the end of the year is to try and save as much as possible. It may be difficult with Christmas and birthdays coming up but I want to set myself a target saving amount and see if I can reach it.

7. Visit Colchester Zoo
This last one is one of my summer plans which never happened. I love going to the zoo and seeing all the animals and the one at Colchester is the closest to where I live. Although I've been there numerous times I really enjoy it and it is a great day out. I also always try to take my camera as you can get some beautiful pictures there. 


These are just a few of the things that I would love to be able to achieve and do before the end of the year. At the beginning of 2014 I will look back and see which ones came to fruition and I will probably also set some more goals for 2014!

Types of Shopper

During a recent shopping trip I realised that there are many different types of shopper. Some like to take their time buying whilst others use shopping as a social experience with friends and family. Here I am going to explore the different types of shopper and typical things you would expect them to do.

The Essential Shopper
This type of shopper will only usually buy the stuff that they need. Sometimes they will carry a list of the exact things they need to purchase and will not buy any unnecessary or irrelevant items. They are extremely efficient and this means their trips to the shopping centre are not usually that long.

The Fast Shopper
This type of shopper completes all of their shopping very quickly. They determine what they need or want or just generally walk and browse fast and this means they get everything done really quickly. They can get frustrated with long queues and the slow shopper if they get stuck behind them, but they tend to enjoy the shopping experience even if it doesn't last very long.





The Hate Shopper
This type of shopper doesn't tend to enjoy the shopping experience and will go about their business rather quickly. Sometimes this type of shopper can be in the form of somebody who is dragged along to a shopping trip when they would much rather be doing something else. This type of shopper may not buy a lot when out, which means they are less likely to waste money. 

The Impulse Shopper
I am definitely guilty of being an impulse shopper. This type of shopper usually buys products and clothing that they don't need, but just think they need. Then after the shopping trip they will regret buying the product and will usually end up taking it back to the shop. 
 In addition, the impulse shopper may just continue to buy stuff without realising how much they are spending until they sit down and tally up their expenses.  

The On-line Shopper
This is one of the newest types of shopper and is becoming more and more popular is the on-line shopper. This type of shopper doesn't even need to leave their home and everything that they order can be sent straight to their front door. In addition, they can order things from anywhere in the world and there is a massive range of products to buy. However, on-line shopping is a bit of a risk because you are unable to try clothes on before they get to you and the product may not be what you expect when it arrives.

 The Single Shopper
This type of shopping enjoys shopping by themselves and is often seen alone. Although they may enjoy other types of shoppers such as social, they may also like time alone to spend some cash. 

 The Slow Shopper
This type of shopper likes to take their time when out and about. This often frustrates other shoppers, especially if they are a fast shopper and don't like to be held up. The slow shopper usually takes time to consider what they are purchasing and have a relaxed approach to shopping and enjoy every moment of it. Although they may be aware that their habits annoy others, they don't mind and just go about their business. 

 The Social Shopper
This type of shopper loves to make a social experience out of shopping. Whether it be with family or friends, this type of shopper will hardly ever be seen alone. They may not necessarily buy a lot, but these types of shoppers love spending their days browsing the shops and catching up with people. 

  The Splurge Shopper

This type of shopper usually spends a lot of money in one shopping trip. This type of shopper will often be found with a huge smile on their face and lots of carrier bags. I am definitely guilty of being this type of shopper on occasion and it usually results in me buying a lot of stuff that I don't need or will not wear.

  

   

So which type of shopper bests suits you? Or do you possess qualities of all these different types of shopper? I know that I'm guilty of a number of these different types of shopper.

Indian GP 2013: Race Reaction

It had been coming for some time. Prior to today, Sebastian Vettel had won 5 races in a row and was looking for his 10th victory of the season. More importantly, he was aiming to secure his fourth successive championship, and Red Bull were also looking to secure their fourth consecutive Constructor's title. To do this, Vettel would only have to finish 5th or higher if Alonso won the race, but it turns out Vettel planned to do it in style.
  After qualifying on pole on Saturday, Vettel's main threat was believed to be team-mate Mark Webber. Webber had qualified in 4th, but on the medium tyres and these were the tyres to be on in the race because of the low degradation. Vettel had qualified on the soft tyres, meaning that he would be making an early stop and then working his way back through the field.
  When the lights went out and the race started, Vettel maintained his record of being the only person to see the first corner of the Indian GP first, no other driver has ever lead the Indian GP going into the first corner. There were also excellent starts from Lewis Hamilton, with aside from some wheel spin could have seriously challenged Vettel for the lead at beginning of the race. However, the excitement of the thought of Webber challenging for the win today was affected when the driver made contact firstly with Raikkonen and then with Alonso during the first few corners. In addition to this, any doubts that Vettel wouldn't secure his championship were reduced when because of the contact between Webber and Alonso, Alonso was forced to pit for a new nose cone. After this the Spaniard had a rather quiet afternoon, eventually finishing in 11th place, but pulling a spectacular move on Gutierrez during lap 22, but he never looked to challenge the top 10.
  Another driver that suffered from early problems was Jenson Button. He suffered a puncture to his medium tyres in the early part of the race and so this massively affected his strategy for the entire race, as he had to put on the soft tyre for a short amount of time before going back to the mediums. This resulted in a disappointing 14th place, especially when you compare the result to that of Perez. The Mexican had a supreme drive today, battling from 9th to finish in 5th, equalling McLaren's best finish of the season. Considering this, I think that if Button didn't have the problems from the first lap, McLaren could have left India today with a decent haul of points.
  Although he may be driving a multiple championship car, Mark Webber has had more than his fair share of reliability problems in his Red Bull. Today we saw yet another problem which forced him to retire around lap 40, because of an alternator problem. Any hope of breaking down Vettel's 12 second lead at that time was destroyed, and it left a very nervous Red Bull pit wall. For the remainder of the race the team carefully managed Seb's car, ensuring that they were able to nurse it home. Luckily with the advantage that Vettel had, they made it look very easy indeed. When Vettel saw the chequered flag 29 seconds before his nearest competitor Nico Rosberg, it confirmed that both Red Bull and Vettel had won their fourth consecutive Constructor's and Driver's titles, and that mathematically the season was over. All the hard work and the dominance finally paid off and it was lovely for fans to see the raw emotion from Vettel in the room post race before the podium. For the fans at home we could see what it meant to the young 26 year old, as his success was slowly sinking in. Whether or not you like the driver, support the team or the dominance that he has brought, you cannot help acknowledge that he is now considered one of the greats of the sport and an ambassador and role model for younger fans watching and trying to get involved with the sport. You do not become a multiple champion by accident, but it is important to remember that without the hard work from the entire team alongside the people we see on our tv screens such as Vettel, Horner and Newey, none of these championships would have been possible.
  The driver of the day for me was Romain Grosjean. After a mistake in qualifying yesterday leaving him starting 17th on the grid, it was interesting to see where he ended up. If this time last year you told someone within the F1 world that this driver would make up 14 places and finish on the podium, you wouldn't believe them. He is a completely different driver from the one we saw last season, especially in Belgium and now we are really beginning to appreciate his speed and talent. He stayed out of trouble today and has left me wondering what he could have done if he had qualified within the top 10 like his team-mate did.
  With the world of Formula One not returning to India next season, what better way to say goodbye to the track than to watch newly crowned four times world champion Sebastian Vettel perform donuts and bow to his car after winning supremely his 10th win of the season.

If I Had £100 To Spend: Makeup

I saw this post back in September and it got me thinking about the makeup products that I would purchase if I was given £100 and so I decided to write my own version of the post. You can read Rosie's original post here: http://itsalljustrosie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/if-i-had-100.html

Rockateur by Benefit £23.50
The first product that I would buy with £100 would be the Rockateur cheek powder from Benefit. I've heard amazing things about this particular product and seen some pictures of other bloggers wearing the product and it looks amazing. I wouldn't usually spend this much money on a blusher so this would be a product that I would treat myself to.

Mac Lipstick in Ruby Woo £15.00
I have had my eye on this lipstick for a few months now and so if I had £100 to spend on makeup this would definitely be a purchase for me. Described as a matt blue-red shade it is supposed to suit almost every skin-tone and would set me back £15. 

Image from www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Mac Lipstick in Crème Cup £15.00
Another lipstick from Mac that I would buy as part of my £100 spending would be this gorgeous looking shade called Crème Cup. I am a massive fan of pinky shaded lipsticks and feel this would be a great addition to my collection. I think I also featured this on my September wishlist, but I still haven't found the opportunity to buy it yet.  

Image taken from www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Mac Eyeshadow in Nylon £12.50

Having never tried an eyeshadow from Mac before and being keen to try out new shadows and expand my collection, another purchase would be the Mac eyeshadow in Nylon. From the description online it is a gold shimmery shade and I think this would compliment my hazel eyes. 

Image taken from www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Mac Eyeshadow in Blanc Type £12.50
As I am running out of the eye shadow I am currently using, I on the lookout for a new shadow to replace it. I came across this shade when browsing on the Mac website and thought it was a really lovely beige shade so I've added it to this post. 

Image taken from www.maccosmetics.co.uk 

Mac Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown £12.50
This is turning into a 'If I had to spend £100 in Mac' post at this rate and so to end my spending in Mac I would finish off by purchasing a final eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown. I think this colour would be perfect for the crease and also to fill in my brows, so that's two purposes for one product. Brilliant. 

Sleek Blush in Rose Gold £4.49
I got slightly carried away when I was mentally purchasing products from the Mac website, so it leaves me with about £10 left to spend. I think for the last £10 I would go to Sleek and purchase two of their blushes because I have loved 'Flamingo' so much and would love to expand my collection even further.
  Whilst browsing on the website I came across this gorgeous shade. I've seen other beauty bloggers and Youtubers wearing this shade and it looks amazing. It would also be different from the blushes I already own and although it looks as though to have a fair bit of shimmer in it, I would still love to try it out.

Image from: www.sleekmakeup.com

 

Sleek Blush in Life's A Peach £4.49
For my final purchase I would buy another Sleek blush, this time in the shade 'Life's a Peach.' Although it looks extremely bright and orange in the picture online I would hope that like Flamingo it doesn't look as scary when it is on the cheeks as you don't need much product. That would bring my total to £99.98, leaving me with just 2p leftover. I'm actually surprised by the amount of products that I would be able to buy as I would get three blushes, 2 lipsticks and three eyeshadows for this price, with most of them being higher end products. 

Image from: www.sleekmakeup.com

Total: £99.98
It was a lot of fun to write this post and mentallu spend £100 on makeup and to plan what you would buy. However it has now made me want to buy all of these products, which may not turn out to be so great and will have a negative effect on my bank balance!

Countryside Walk

One thing I love about living where I do is that away from the docks and the main town and industrialisation, there is a lot of countryside nearby. I regularly walk my dog around these countryside paths and brought my camera along with me on sunny evening to capture just how beautiful the views are. Luckily it was a lovely evening and it was great to enjoy the last of the summer sun. 

  To be honest, I think I went a little snap happy and it was impossible to narrow it down to just a few shots for this post. Instead of talking through each shot I am just going to let the photos do the talking and add an odd comment here and there. 

During our countryside walk, there is a great vantage point where you can see the docks and this is just a reminder of the real world. It is so easy to relax and forget about your daily life and stresses when you are in the countryside and at this point in the walk I get a reminder of everything that is going on. 

This is my favourite picture of the day. My beagle was just looking into the distance and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to snap away. It wasn't until I got home until I realised the colours that I captured in this photograph and it really reminds me of Autumn and the end of summer. 

I love taking walks in the countryside and find that it is a great way to relax. It is a great stress relief and I also find myself thinking about different aspects of my life as well. I plan to take some more pictures again when autumn is in full swing and again in winter and spring to emphasise just how much the environment changes throughout the year.