New and noteworthy

Addition on my bathroom shelf, amongst my potions and lotions -this one being a new clay mask from Chanel

Fab and funny book called How to be Parisian wherever you are, that was recommended to me and it doesn't disappoint! 

Pink roll neck jumper and a new cap for bad hair days 

Much longed for Bottega Veneta shades

Fur mittens with one small hole for the thumbs 

Pampas grass to replace the xmas deco 

Personalised fedora with my initials 

To have and to hold; 

camel coloured textile tote with a handy crossbody strap 

Neon Nails

New colour which I'm still not sure about ha!

Nail'd it!

My new seasonal colour 🍁

Life lately - Iphone Images

Our weekly coffee and catchup with Anna and Chris

Hubby and I tried out a new sunny spot for brunch last week- and price and portion wise we were pleasantly surprised as it was in Mayfair (North Audley Street)

School night preparations at ours

Bought these lovely "jelly" flip flops that I originally saw in Schuh for £25, but found them online on Asos reduced to £18 - will definitely b a holiday fave!

Monday morning school run in Connaught Village

Beauty Buzz -
a little late but still... I love this tray for my bathroom that Bear got me for Xmas

School collection
The siblings holding hands makes me grin from ear to ear - cuteness overload!
 

Inside Info - my Autumn list

Whats the meaning of life: L.O.V.E - and to contribute/give back.

Any trips booked? Yes, whoop whoop! Child free trip for Bear and I to New York and ski holiday in Courchevel, France - both during Spring 2017

Which nail polish colour? For Autumn (and Winter) it's mainly very dark red, nearly black.

What's my happy place? I feel most at peace when the whole family is gathered and when we're on holiday surrounded by beautiful landscape and/or water, away from the usual routines and all the must-dos.

Best beauty product? Chanel Hydramax moisture mask that I've blogged about before.

If I could be remembered for one thing, what would it be: A great mother and wife, and in an ideal world I would like to be known as having little or no ego (which I'm working on in my weekly CBT *cognitive behavioural therapy* sessions).

TV series I'm currently watching: Just started "The Night Of" on Sky Atlantic - my latest crime drama obsession!

Fave Autumn accessory? My huge Nova Check Burberry cashmere scarf and this black fur gilet as well as this silver/grey one:

What is my greatest fear? To die when my kids are still young.

Fave Autumn drink? Can't live without my morning soya Cappuccino with a little cinnamon and Stevia sprinkled on top.

What am I listening to right now? Rockabye by Clean Bandit ft Sean Paul and Anne-Marie

Do I like to be complimented? I think I need a lot of reassurance from my family, but I always make sure to reciprocate.

Latest news: Whole flat has just been redecorated bright white and we bought new wooden two-tiered shutters for all our windows. Also new large super-soft rug with matching lamps in living room in grey/silver, and kitchen cupboards painted that same colour.

What food sums up happiness? No particular food actually, only the great feedback I quite often get after cooking for Bear.

Do I have a high pain threshold? I had an epidural throughout the birth of both of my kids, need I say more? I don't do pain lol!

Fave Autumn shoes: my new smart-casual LV trainers Bear got me for our Wedding anniversary, and my nearly 5(!) year old Prada biker boots.

Last song I Shazamed:  "Change my love" from Craig David's new album 🎶

What talent do I yearn for? Playing the guitar like my Mum and brother

What book do I recommend most to others? The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma - Get it or regret it! 

Faux glow

New and noteworthy: Dior self- tanning creme gel natural glow

I love this, it's topping my list of self tanners.   The first impression is the beautiful floral slighly perfumy smell on application and when developing. The gel-lotion absorbs quickly and dries in 30 mins. It uses the Bronze Perfect pH complex, that works with your body’s own PH balance to deliver just the right amount of tan, and it develops in abt 4 hours. Gorgeous natural looking sun kissed skin. 

Easy on the eye (brow)

I've tried several brow pens and this is undoubtedly the best one, colour wise. I get mine from Blink Brow Bar in Selfridges Beauty hall, in the colour 'Cinnamon Spice'. It's an ash-y colour to avoid getting the brows looking ginger. Blink has a walk-in service that I really like and they have definitely perfected the art of speedy threading.  

#Shelfie

Currently on my bathroom shelf

Coral Colour

         only O N E more sleep, weehee! 

New nails

Remember remember the best ever November!

Today's new seasonal nail colour "Plum Noir" by Tom Ford

Oh Happy November! I'm so excited for this month I can't begin to tell you! Woolly jumpers, hearty food, sofa surfing, TV series marathons and Autumnal nail colours.  And not just that; London truly comes alive with it's own seasonal magic, lil man’s birthday is coming up, Winter Wonderland opens and my mother will officially relocate here permanently from Sweden - Wee hee!!!!! 

Unmask your potential

Chanel Hydra Beauty Mask 75ml

Here's a product I've been using this for years, and I make sure I never run out of it!  It's VERY hydrating (my view it's not really suitable for oily skin), and all my dry patches diminishes after using this. Its thick but absorbs nicely and feels amazing to put on, and it smells nice too.

And even though you're supposed to remove any excess with a cotton pad after 10 minutes, I normally leave it on over night. Especially after a night out drinking when my skin gets so dehydrated. Highly recommended!

This week so far..

New school!
Sean went back to school yesterday, and here he's proudly posing in his new uniform

Beauty Buzz
New in: "Bronze shimmer brick set" by Bobbi Brown, YSL's "touche éclat"(duo pack), and the "Tease Noir" by Victoria Secret which I'm eager to try :-)

Wegner Wishbone 'visual'
- meaning we had the chair on loan for the day to see if we like it or not before deciding on whether or not to spend that sort of money. Verdict? Love it! 

Kiss and make up ;-)

All time favourite lip-gloss by Mac in the colour "Underage"

Q & A

When was the last time you cried? At my friend Kat's wedding a couple of weeks ago

What is your biggest fear? A few actually..birds, hight and dark waters

Ideal Sunday morning? Going for a stroll around Regents Park with my family, and stopping for brunch in at The Providores on Marylebone High Street

Favourite tipple? Champagne, preferably Billecart-Salmon rose

Best holiday? Maldives, and skiing in Courchevel

Favourite film? The Intouchables (French)

On my Spotify? Huge variety of Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Stevie Wonder, Drake, Deadmau5, Ellie Goulding etc

Last bathroom products purchased: Christian Dior highlighter, glass jar with a lid (for cotton buds) and Clarins Hydra Quench cream with SPF 15

DIOR Diorskin Nude Tan Transat Edition Shimmer Powder with brush

Hand massage @ Jo Malone

Today I booked my friend Ama and I for a (complimentary!) hand and arm massage at Jo Malone in Mayfair.

We also got a fragrance tailoring session, and I chose my three favourite scents (in pic below) - Twenty minutes of sheer bliss :-)

Nouveau lashes

In preperation for my birthday (37th! Gah!) dinner tomorrow at Nobu, I'm treating myself to a lash extension at a local salon to give me thicker and longer lashes. They are applied one by one ( i.e hundreds!) lasts roughly 5-6 weeks and takes 90 minutes. Best of all? I dont have to put on mascara for the next month and a half! :-)

Molton Brown

I'm really pleased with the soap stand in stainless steel that I just got from Molton Brown.  It's designed to hold two bottles (I've chosen one hand wash and one hand lotion) and it's looking very sleek and stylish!