Batiste XXL Volume Styling Spray - £4.29

As soon as I saw the new range of Batiste styling sprays I knew I wanted to give them a go. I live by their dry shampoo, and with always struggling to get any kind of volume in my hair I'd use their volumising dry shampoo a lot. Although nearly a fiver for a spray I'm likely to get through fairly quickly is a lot, I am so happy with the results. I spray it around my crown and roots to give my hair a bit of oomph and it works a treat! Perfect for a night out and then to give the messy look bun the day after. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the way it makes your hair feel - a bit matted, but it's something I can definitely get over. All in all, I will definitely be buying this again and again and again! Have you tried any of the other batiste stylist range?

life recently... #19

night out with the girlies // winged eyeliner // coffee catch up with a good friend

pint at the pub with my favourite // grandparents // mummy and daughter in times square

rowing // me and jamie completed go ape!! // goodbye meal with all the besties

new adventures // an organised mess - uni room // pretending to be geographers

12 things I learnt in my first week of University

I'm still alive, I haven't posoined myself so far, and I'm onto my third week of university.

It seems so crazy to me still that I'm here, on my own for the next three years building my future. I already feel so different as a person than what I did a few weeks ago. There have been tears, lots of burnt food, long boring lectures but there's been a lot of fun too, and after just a couple of week I thought I could share the top 12 things I've learnt so far:

1. 1. If you're feeling homesick, go out and do something.
2. 2. Don't leave biscuits and other fattening snacking foods in your room, you will eat them.
3. 3. It's 100% okay not to go out every night of freshers.
4. 4. It's 110% okay to want to get early nights!
5. 5. Everybody is lovely, be brave and talk to people... make friends!
6. 6. You can't live on pasta and noodles for the rest of your life.
7. 7. Sometimes the best nights are those unplanned.
8. 8. Start the semester as you mean to go on, be organised and work your butt off.
9. 9. Make an extra effort with everything you do.
10. 10. Fresher flu is real. And you WILL catch it.
11. 11. Cover your room with photos and bring as many teddies as you like.
12. 12. Do what YOU want to do.. you're here for yourself!

Upcoming Fashions for Fall

We're in the home stretch for Fashion Month. Paris is winding down, and soon we'll be left to our devices to find the new hot trends of the season.

Thankfully however, the recent shows have left us with plenty of inspiration to last until winter, and they're just as casual-chic as any fall style should be. Check out a few of these fall pieces that you'll want to grab before they're gone.

Dresses
This season's dresses are all about long hemlines that hit between your knee and your mid-calf—a style of dress known as a "midi." Fits vary from form-fitting, to a loose, bohemian style with '70s influence, allowing midis to flatter most body shapes. Better still you can pair this style with everything from heels and wedges to booties and flats in order to reflect your desired look.

For inspiration, browse the dress collection from Lyst. The collection of different designers highlights the variety of ways the look is put to good use. For example, the Yepa Printed Midi shows how you can use the design to create a casual style, appropriate for most functions, while the Ekundayo Midi Dress is ideal for events that require formal attire.

Bags
Bags for this season are simple in shape, but fun in design. They resemble functional carriers like briefcases, lunch boxes, cosmetic bags, and even toolboxes. And their hard exteriors are limited to your imagination, in whatever print, texture, and colour that catches your eye.

If the box bag isn't your thing, try a suede purse adorned with fringe instead. It's just as hot this season, and it's easy to pair with some jeans and a flirty top. E! spotted Jessica Simpson with a suede and fringe purse recently, and they said her fall outfit made running errands "look effortless."

Shoes
I can plan an entire look around a pair of shoes, but sometimes I just need to slip on a pair and go. Thankfully this season's ankle booties are as chic as they are comfortable and universal.

Once again, suede is particularly popular for this season, but you can also experiment with leathers (or faux leathers). Try a neutral colour in brown or black to keep your outfit options open. You can also check out Bustle's recent article on how to pair them with everything from skinny jeans and leggings, to skirts and dresses.


Fall is already upon us, and it's likely that most of you have already felt a chill in the air. If you haven't filled out your fall wardrobe yet, now is the perfect time to do so!

Suede

TOP, SKIRT & BAG - H&M // SHOES - TOPSHOP

I never realised how much of this outfit was H&M before typing this up, but who can blame me? H&M is brilliant. I think of it as a slightly better primark, it's clothes are so cheap but always so on trend. This could be the last time you see this background in a post of mine for a while, I am officially moved into my new room at Uni. I've had a great two weeks so far and can't wait to share some uni-related posts with you soon!