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My favourite Autumn products

Autumn is here! With all the beautiful colours and colder weather I want to snuggle up with my big cardigans and a cup of tea. As I change into Autumn, I tend to change some things in my beauty routine too. Here are some of my favourite Autumn products. 

Hösten är här! Med alla vackra färger och kallare väder vill jag bara mysa med mina stora Cardigans och en stor kopp te. När jag byter till höst, ändrar jag även en del av min beauty rutin. Här är några av mina favorit höstprodukter. 

Botanicals - spa detox body oil

I think it's the aromatic scent of fennel, lavender and mint that makes it perfect for autumn. It makes the skin smooth. I love applying it straight after a hot bath. 

Jag tror det är den aromatiska doften av fänkål, lavendel och mint som gör den perfekt för hösten. Det gör huden len. Jag gillar att applicera den direkt efter ett varmt bad. 

MOA - green bath potion

Talking about baths. My favourite bath oil is from MOA (Modern Organic Apothecary). With a wonderful blend of ingredients like fennel, mint and fir needles, which makes this a relaxing and invigorating experience that clears your mind. 

På prat om bad. Min favourite olja är från MOA (Modern Organic Apothecary). Med en fantastisk blandning av ingredienser som fänkål, mint och barr, vilket gör det till ett avslappnade och uppfriskande upplevelse som får tankarna att klarna. 

Herbfarmacy - replenishing face cream

I've just recently started to use this face cream and a full review is coming soon. But I felt right away that this is perfect for Autumn. The cream is rich and it's one of those creams you just know is amazing the second you apply it on the skin. It's super hydrating so perfect for colder weather. 

Jag har precis börjat använda denna ansiktskräm och en recension kommer snart. Men jag kände på en gång att den är perfekt för hösten. Krämen är dryg och det är en av de krämer som man bara vet att den är fantastisk sekunden man smörjer in den på huden. Den är super återfuktande så perfekt för kallare väder. 

Botanicals - revitalising mask

A wonderful face mask, with rose clay and rosehip. It makes the skin feel and look clean and fresh. Read my review here. 

En underbar ansiktsmask med roslera   och nypon. Den får min hud att kännas och se ren och fräsch ut. Läs min recension här. 

Ermana - renew face oil

Another beautiful product I recently discovered. The oil feels great on the skin right away. The scent of neroli and ylang-ylang feels soothing and skin feels hydrating and smooth. 

En annan fin product som jag nyligen upptäckt. Oljan känns fantastisk på huden på en gång. Doften av neroli och ylang-ylang känns lugnande och huden känns återfuktad och len. 

What products do you like in the autumn?

Vilka produkter gillar du på hösten?

Organic Bath Oils for Autumn

There's no secret that Autumn is my favourite season. I love everything about it. It's also a time for long hot baths. It's so great to have a nice hot bath when it's getting colder and colder outside. It's all about getting cosy inside. I thought I share some of my favourite bath products. 

Det är ingen hemlighet att hösten är min favorit årstid. Jag älskar allt med den. Det är även en tid för långa varma bad. Det är så härligt att ta ett varmt bad när det bara blir kallare och kallare ute. Allt handlar om att mysa inomhus så mycket det går. Jag tänkte dela med mig av mina favorit bad produkter. 

If I feel tired and sore, which I often do. Working as a hairdresser and being a keen runner I often find my body in pain. Then MOA (modern organic apothecary) green bath potion is my go to. A bath oil with peppermint and fennel to soothe the muscles. I feel like a new person when getting out of the bath.

När jag känner mig trött och öm, vilket jag ofta gör. Att jobba som frisör och att vara en entusiastisk löpare kan jag ofta känna att min kropp gör ont. Då är MOA (modern organic apothecary) green bath potion är min gå till produkt. En badolja med pepparmint och fänkål för att lugna musklerna. Jag känner mig som en ny person när jag stiger ut ur badkaret. 

For a relaxing bubble bath is the Neal's Yard foaming bath oil perfect. It has a blend of lavender, marjoram and geranium. It's wonderful to have a bubble bath once in a while and it's wonderful to relax with a good book. 

För ett avslappnande bubbelbad är Neal's Yard bubbel badolja perfekt. Det har en blandning av lavendel, mejram och geranium. Det är underbart att ha ett bubbelbad ibland  och slappna av med en bra bok. 

I like to light some candles, put a face mask on and just sink into the water and relax and forget about the day. 

Jag gillar att tända några ljus, lägga på en ansiktsmask och sjunka ner i vattnet, slappna av och glömma dagen. 

What's your favourite bath product? 

Vad är din favorit bad produkt? 

Perfect lip colours for the Autumn

We're moving into Autumn whether you like it or not. I can't wait as I love everything about Autumn. I love all the colours and I like to add some bolder colours also to my makeup. A great way of doing that is with a bright bold lipstick. Here are my two favourites right now. 

Vi är på väg mot höst vilket du gillar det eller inte. Jag kan knappt vänta eftersom jag älskar hösten. Jag älskar alla färgen och jag gillar att lägga till lite starkare färger till mitt smink. Ett bra sätt att göra det är med ett mustigt och färgstarkt läppstift. Här är mina två favoriter just nu. 

A deep red can never go wrong and this new gorgeous Pure Passion from Living Nature is perfect. It's semi-matte and long lasting. It does contain organic beeswax so not completely vegan. 

En mustig röd kan aldrig gå fel och denna snygga Pure Passion från Living Nature är perfekt. Det är semi-matt och bra hållbarhet. Den innehåller ekologiskt bivax så är inte vegansk. 

I've wanted a purple lipstick for ages so got really excited when I spotted this Berry Kisses from Mirror and Makeup on LoveLula's website. It's nourishing and last very well. It's also Vegan. 

Jag har velat ha ett lila läppstift jättelänge så jag blev väldigt glad när jag upptäckte denna Berry Kisses från Mirror and Makeup på LoveLulas hemsida. Den är närande och håller väldigt bra. Den är även vegansk. 

What is your favourite lip colour in the Autumn? 

Vad är din favorit färg på läpparna på hösten? 

*disclaimer: I received both these lipsticks for free to review. I'm a member of LoveLula affiliate programme which means I'll earn 10% of sales generated from my blog.

How To: Braided Updo Hairstyle Tutorial | Sara Steele

Today I'm doing a braided updo hairstyle. It's perfect if you want to put your hair up for a party or any special occasion. It's easier than you think.

First clip away the front section of your hair. Depending on how much you want to the side. If you like it loose and messy you'll need more hair or if like me I mainly will have my fringe and just a small section of hair to the side. It's all personal preference.

Then do a section of the side of your hair and clip away rest of the hair for now.

With your side section make a Dutch plait adding more hair as you work yourself down the plait. For more detail of a Dutch plait watch my video here: http://youtu.be/nVPwdcHv8h0

To make the plait look bigger pull the sides of the plait from top to bottom.

Make three pony tails and back comb in small sections to add extra volume.

Take each small section and  roll  it around your finger and pin them up. Leave the ponytail nearest to the plait for now.

Now pin the plait to the back.

Then to pin up the last section to cover the end of the plait.

Lastly we are now pinning the front section to the side. Make sure you don't pin the hair over the braid. You can make the hair hanging loose or tight. It's up to you and how you like it.

Finish off with some hairspray man feel free to accessorise.

For this hairstyle I used

• Bobby pins from hair tools
• Pin tail comb from Lotus
• Elastic bands from Sally's

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5 tips on how to look after your hair in colder weather

We are moving to colder weather and it effects our hair more than you might think. The cold air outside and the central heating indoors can cause havoc on our hair. I often get clients coming in to the salon complaining about their hair being dry. So here's a few tips on how you can prevent dry hair and how to look after your hair in the winter. 

1) Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner 

When the weather turns cold the hair needs more moisture and using a moisturising shampoo and conditioner is key. Also a deeper conditioner treatment once in a while would do wonders. 

One of my favourite products in the winter is John Masters organic intensive conditioner. 

2) Wear a hat

Too much exposure to cold harsh weather can leave your hair brittle and dry. Wearing a hat will not only prevent you from getting cold but also your hair from getting dry. Make sure you wrap up. 

3) Plait your hair 

Having your hair flying around with the cold wind, rain or snow will damage your hair. To prevent this just make a plait and your hair will stay in place and be protected. 

I have several tutorials on how to do a plait on my YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/sarasteelehair

4) Avoid long hot showers 

When it's cold it's tempting to have long hot showers. But it will only dry out your hair and skin. 

The hot water can strip the natural moisture from your hair and dry it out.  Instead try and use lukewarm water.

5) Prevent static hair 

Dried out scalp produces fewer oils which makes the hair static and fly away. To avoid apply extra moisturising  shampoo and conditioner or add hair oil. 

I hope this was helpful. What are some of the things you do to look after your hair in the winter? 

Things that makes me happy - Autumn edition

I have so many things that makes me happy but here is 10 things that makes me happy in Autumn.

1) Leaves 

I love autumn mainly for the leaves that changing colours. It's so beautiful and then they fall to the ground. That's when the fun begins. I love kicking around in leaves. I love the sound walking through leaves and  jumping in big piles. Yes, I know I'm not a child. But who can resist a pile of leaves.

 2) Jumpers/Cardigans

Autumn is my favourite season for clothes. Because it's time for big jumpers and cardigans. I love wrapping up in layers and getting cozy in my big jumpers.

     Me as Poison Ivy last year

3) Halloween

I love dressing up so Halloween is the ultimate excuse. I also love everything that comes with it. The decorations and all the pumpkins. It's not always all about being scary. Just an awesome costume will do. 

4) Cold sunny days

I love the crisp autumn air. When it's sunny but really cold. Those are the most beautiful days. 

5) Birthdays

It's both mine and my husbands birthdays is the autumn, so plenty of fun. I love birthdays and I love giving presents. When I was younger my biggest wish was always to have snow for my birthday which most of the time came true. But that was north of Sweden. In London I can forget about snow in November. 

6) Knitting

As I love big jumpers and scarf I also love knitting. Unfortunately so far I've only managed to knit a baby jumper. I'm yet to knit a jumper for myself. autumn is perfect time for knitting and to get those Christmas presents ready. 

7) Tea 

I love tea. In autumn I love it even more. perfect to cuddle up on the sofa in my big cardigan with my giant tea mug and my knitting. 

8) Cinnamon buns

On 4th October it's cinnamon bun day. So of course autumn is made for cinnamon buns. You can't be a true swede without cinnamon buns or kanelbulle as we say it. Autumn is also a great time to hibernate and make lots of baking. 

9) Baths

I love taking a nice warm bath with a good book. It's so relaxing. There's so many great bath bombs that makes it even more fun. I also love making my own bath salts. 

10) Cinema

For some reasons all the good films comes out at this time of the year. So this is the time I got to the cinema a lot. I love just disappear in to the dark for a few hours watching a good film. 

That's the things I'm loving right now.

What do you love in the Autumn?