Today with every brand claiming something about sustainability and ethical standards it is so hard to be able to tell which stores are genuine and which use it purely for marketing gain and don’t actually have a new sustainable technique that actually works. Another challenge is finding places which fit your ethical views and are in your budget or are even your style of clothing or accessories. It is a war zone out there. Below I’m gonna be chatting about some stores in a range of budgets that I’ve seen recently and what makes them different.

It’s party season! We get to wear as much sparkle as we want with no judgement and be as extravagant as we want for this festive season. This Year for Christmas and New Year I am in it for the bling I want sparkles on the shoes, and platforms, I want people to be looking at my shoes with their jaws dropped. Shoes are the perfect statement to invest in this year, literally whatever colour you want you can get in a great pair of heels. If heels aren’t your thing then you can get some statement party boots which I think would look so cool on a grungier New Years’ outfit.

This year we all know Uggs have been at the front of shoe fashion, I love them with a pair of leggings however I couldn’t, just couldn’t fork out all that money on a pair of boots that I just liked and were not obsessed with. I went into Primark and they have the best pairs of dupes they do the regular and mini versions for whatever style you prefer and come in an array of colours.

I love a full coverage foundation I love how it covers my freckles and L’Oréal smash it with their foundations their true match and infallible foundations are tied at the top for me. I have only recently purchased the true match but for how full coverage it was I couldn’t believe how lightweight it felt and how airbrushed my makeup looked. They are both around £10 and boots always have offers, so I always wait for 3for2 on my favourite drugstore products. Both of these have a great liquid consistency; I often mixed them together for big events for the perfect glam look. They are both so bendable and when I say they last all day they really do! I put them on before at 9 am and take them off 12 hours later and only on my nose where my glasses sat and where I have a bad habit of touching my skin did the foundation start to come off towards the end but this was later than 7 pm! They are both stunning products and work with cream and powder products and for me, they don’t oxidise through the day or ever look cakey.

As we know leather has been seen all over the catwalk this year and has been present for years in fashion. Leather can be used for nearly any garment and create any theme you desire. I think leather is a true staple item for anyone’s wardrobe and is something that can last years and just be styled in various ways to suit the seasons, trends and personal tastes.

Lucy & Yak is such a fab brand. They are most well known for their ‘Original Dungaree’s’. They are a sustainable brand that uses all organic fabrics and creates comfy clothes. There is a dungaree for everyone with normal black and blue to gorgeous colours and creative patterns. They have varying styles in their dungarees and for being a sustainable brand I think their pricing is so good!

These outfit ideas work great if you are in a group or work to be stood alone. One of the simple choices is a princess, they work great alone or in a group and can all be a Disney princess. There are some great outfits for princesses out there and the separate colours for each princess also make it easier to buy an outfit from any store in that colour and a few accessories to make your own interoperation of the princess.

Colder weddings are always tricky to decide what to wear, you want to look good but don’t want to be shivering the whole night and always at the end of the night you end up with a comfy hoodie on because it is just too cold. Although September isn’t the coldest of months my aunt’s wedding was then and the outfit I wore would be perfect for all seasons.

I am loving the idea of having a knitted dress in a neutral tone that can be layered up and down for this autumn, I think this will look great with some chunky trainers or boots and can be dressed up and down for a variety of vacations.

Must have coats this Autumn/Winter. Finding coats for any wardrobe that won’t go out of style and be a staple for your wardrobe.

The best bag made by Claudia Canova for any occasion and season. The perfect size and detachable strap.