Another fashion related post for you guys but this time instead of a wish list it is something that i have actually bought.
I love having a nosey at what other people have bought so with the colder months setting in here is a few bits and pieces that i have picked up for winter.

Autumn /winter is my favourite season.
I just absolutely love throwing as many layers on and being as snugly and warm as as I can be. 
I especially love that dark red, oxblood, burgandy colour in autumn. I love it on my lips, my nails and in my clothes. Tartan is another trend that comes back year after year that I just can't get enough of.

Tartan Mainly reminds me of my youth when I was going through my "goth" faze and everything I owned was either black, red, tartan and sometimes the odd baby pink.so for me tartan gives me that little grunge edge that I used to rock day in and day out and brings back loads of fabulous memories. 

I only picks up 4 items from new look, that created 3 outfits but I thought they where perfect to get my winter wardrobe started.
Such basic pieces that would help update last years offerings, that will go with most occasions.

I picked up 2 tunic dresses that I thought would go perfect with a pair of woolly tights, a snugly Coat and of course my tartan Scarf. I've just recently bought a pair of heeled boots too that would complete these outfits especially in the day. 



I love this. I can't wait for an evening of drinks with the girls, all cosy with a glass of wine, by a big fire in my local pub.
It would look great dressed up or down. A pair of heels or chunky heeled boots. 


My favourite piece :) .. It's everything I love .. Tartan, deep red and a dress again another perfect outfit for shopping, lunching or an evening date night with that special someone. Just some woolly tights, a pair of flats or bulky ankle boots and your good to go.


My third outfit (purchased separately) is this amazing deep red co ord. I mean who doesn't love a co ord ?


It has pockets and a lovely scallop  detailing around the legs on the shorts.
This fits really well and I got a size bigger as I wanted it to fit a little looser around my legs (shorts are slim fit) 
This is my date night outfit, next time I go out with George i will be certain to put this on, just a plain black Cami and some black heels I have, paired with a cute black clutch bag.I think this would be a restaurant appropriate outfit. 
I would again wear this for a meal with the girls, or even a night on the town. 


This was priced at £24.99 for the cropped blazer and £17.99 for the shorts 

How would you dress these outfits? Let me know in the comments below I'm always open for some advice.

If you liked this post please let me know and then I can do more of them :)

Thanks for reading 
I hope you enjoy autumn/winter as much as I do 

Alexandra Elizabeth 
What a tongue twister this blog title is.





I have been wanting to include some fitness posts into my blog for some time now.




I'm very up and down when it comes to working out, about a year ago I was working out 5 times a week, running 4 times a week and really following my slimming world diet.. Then I became full time in my job and I know its no excuse but I just sort of gave up. I found that I was "too busy" to eat healthily and exercise so I never :(
This has made me gain weight and also become unhappy.


I knew i had to change something and give my body some tlc.


I've now realised that I have no excuses and that I can fit working out in my everyday lifestyle.
Admittedly its not in a gym but that doesn't bother me at all. Home workouts are where im at right now and boy i am enjoying it.

Exercise makes me feel so good, i feel like instead of moaning about my body im doing something about it. I love to see my body change and tone, its a sense of achievement.

I love to run (again im not very good but i still love it) I enjoy how it makes me feel. Sometimes running is the only time i get to myself and its the only thing that clears my head. I always used to run with music, but now not so much. I LOVE running with people and this is something im getting more and more into.

Now the colder months are coming in, ive decided i need to purchase some warmer clothes to get me off on the right foot, and also that will last me right thought and maybe into next winter.

I live in Britain and i find that its always cold so spending a small fortune on products will be worth it if i think about the cost per wear ( right? right? tell me im right ? I am convincing myself that its okay to spend )

I love buying workout clothes especially Nike ones , they just fit so well, flatter my shape and always last for as long as I need them too.
Im always so comfortable and confident in every piece that I buy, and that just makes me workout even harder.

So while i save up here is a little workout wish list that I am saving for:






Nike Pink Water Bottle £10


Reflective Running Tights (amazing) £90


Training Kit £25


Dry Fit Tail Wind Running Gloves £17


Nike Air Zoom Structure 18 Running Shoe £100


Nike Pro Hyperwarm Aura Fitted Full length Legging £55


Vapor Reflective Running Jacket £120


elite lightweight no show running socks £10


Dry Fit Knit Infinity Cover up £65


Nike Sports Watch GPS £149


Studio Wrap (For yoga times) £130


Dry Fit Knit Half Zip £80


Pro Rival Sports Bra £40


Pro Hyperwarm Leggings


Okay I got a little carried away but for now this is what I want , I just know this would be a great investment


What do you want to buy for your workout ?


If you liked this post let me know in the comments and I can do another one soon :)


Thanks for reading
Alexandra Elizabeth
























Hello my loves,

What a long title ay ?

Well I absolutely love a good face mask. I'm constantly on the lookout for new ones and anything that has the word "Detox", "oily" and "Clay"  will forever catch my eye.

I've bought a few face masks over the past few months and have been trying this one out for a little while.

Every blogger and there dog has this face mask and to me that was the proof in the pudding. I was sick of everyone raving on this product and I hadn't tried it, I knew I had to give in and buy this beauty.

My mum is a lover of anything from sanctuary spa and every Christmas and birthday my sister and I will treat her to a big box of goodies that she can divulge in.
Although she has been using this brand for years, it isn't  a brand that I have ever been interested in.. until I discovered the world of beauty blogging (about 3 years ago).
Now I am finally writing a blog of my own I knew I had to see what the hype was all about

I was interested but this is the first purchase that I have bought for myself from this range.


I bought this palette in a recent haul, I'm so glad I picked it up. It  has been my go to face palette everyday since I bought it. 
It goes well with every makeup look that i create and i use it both day and night 

It consists of a bronzer , a blush and a highlight. All of which are perfectly sized for what you use more of. So you get more bronzer than you would of the highlighter as it covers more of your face.The same goes for the blush it's smaller than the bronzer as you normally use less of it. 



It's just perfect that it's everything I need in one place and stops me overloading my makeup bag on the go with 3 products when I just need the one.






I'm usually really into a heavy contour but I've been loving this bronzer to just bronze up the face naturally. It's a medium satin finish.I have applied it on my temples , under my cheekbones and underneath my chin area to just define my face and give me a nice healthy glow that's not to in your face. 


The blush is just lovely, so creamy, so pigmented.Its a dusty rose colour with a hint of shimmer.
 A little really goes a long way with this product.
It just sits perfectly on the apples of my cheeks,Giving me a nice natural blush that really complements my skin tone. 

The highlight is just amazing. I sweep this over my cheekbones to well you guessed it... Highlight them. 
It really compliments the blush as its a soft pink champagne shimmer.
Again it's so creamy and pigmented . It gives me a glow from within without it being a glitter ball on my face.


Overall I'm really impressed with this and may have to purchase the other shades that it comes in. 
It lasts all day on my face too and at the moment my face is a combination of oily and dry and it doesn't cling to these areas, or come off with the oilyness in places.
I bought mine from the debenhams urban decay counter in Liverpool one but is available all over the Internet .
This retails at £22 but I've seen it on look fantastic for £17.

Have you guys tried any more from this range?
link me your reviews :)

thanks for reading
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Alexandra Elizabeth