my favourite fall frugal fun

Hi everyone,

Fall is the perfect time to get out and do something. But not everyone can afford expensive days out. So why not go out and have some frugal fun. By this I mean do things that have a small budget. So get your friends and family together and start planning your low budget fun. Today I thought I would share with you what I would do for some frugal fun this fall season.

In these colder months I am a sucker for cosy nights in. So mine would be a night in with all my girlfriends. I would get them all round to watch movies, natter and eat good food. The living room would be kept cosy by keeping the lights low an having plenty of blankets for us all to get cosy under. There would be a fall Yankee candle burning, so when the girls get to me it smells amazing and is lovely and warm. Food is always a massive thing for me. So I would make sure that we had a good hearty meal in the oven. I would then get the girls all to bring some of their favourite snacks. Overall this evening would of hardly cost anything but would be full of fun and laughter. Two things that cost nothing.

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Another one that would be good for you to do with family, friends or your partner is a nice walk at the beach. I know sounds crazy. Its fall and I am talking about going for a walk at the beach where it will be cold. But trust me wrap up warm and you will have bundles of fun. This is a super inexpensive day. You can wrap up warm is all your winter clothes and walk as little or as far as you like. You could even pack a picnic and eat it in the car.

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So they are two things I would do for some fall frugal fun. I understand that money can sometimes be an issue and we need to manage our money correctly. That's why at Personal Capital they can provide you with help for just that. You can find that here. Join in with #fallfrugalfun. I hope your all having an amazing week.

Love
Zoe x

My steps to making your home cosy this fall

Hi everyone,

 

So as the colder weather is setting in everywhere starts to feel a bit more chilly. Even the house. I personally think there is nothing worse than a cold home. Especially as now it is getting colder, all we want to do is get cosy. So I thought today I would give you my steps to help you cosy up your home this fall. As I don't think anyone should come home to a house that isn't cosy.

 

First off invest in some good candles. I say this because coming home on a cold day and lighting a candle is one of the best feelings ever. Then when you go back in to the room you are hit with this amazing fragrance and warmth from it. For this time of the year some of my favourite scents to burn are ones that smell of baking and spicy scents. I just find these warm the home perfectly. One I love is cinnamon. This is perfect to burn while watching a movie curled up on the sofa. This is an instant cosy feeling.

 

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Next up is throws and blankets. Now when the weather starts to get colder we start to layer up more with our clothing, why should our home be any different. Anything from chunky knit throws to super cute fluffy blankets. They all do the job. These are perfect for when you are cozied up on the sofa or to have on your bed. I personally own loads, I just love them. If you want to take this to the next level, invest in an electric blanket.

 

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Summer may be gone, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have fresh flowers in the house. Fall is the perfect excuse to have flowers on display. Look to buy flowers that are in autumnal colours. These include reds and oranges. They will not only make your home look beautiful, they will catch the eye of anyone that walks in. 

 

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This one you may think is slightly odd as its not related to interior what so ever. Homemade cooking. Honestly it does the trick. Cold fall evening, hotpot in the oven and snuggled up on the sofa. That is a perfect evening. Homemade food is perfect for warming you up, this then makes you all cosy and relaxed. All ready for an evening snuggled up under a blanket. 

 

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This one most of you will probably know is one of my obsessions. Cushions. Like use them in the bedroom and in the living room. This will instantly make it feel cosier. Don't just go for plain cushions, try out different textures.

 

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Lastly is lighting. If you have lamps where you can alter the brightness, try keeping it quite low. If not turn off all other lights and just have a lamp on. This will help it feel nice and cosy because it will make the room darker. I love watching movies in bed with my lamp on a really low brightness and it makes me feel really relaxed.

 

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So they are my steps to a more cosy home this fall. I cant wait to start doing all these things myself. Most of them I have already started. All that is left now is to grab yourself a movie, some popcorn and chill out. You can do this with anyone. Family, partner or just on your own. Have you got any other ideas for how to make your home cosy this fall? If so leave them in the comments for me, you know I will love to try them.

 

Love

Zoe x

 

 

      

How to add some colour to yourself this fall

Hi everyone,

 

So as many of you know I love fall. But fall may be the month when you can start bringing out all the autumnal colours but it is also that month we are leaving summer. Its the month we say goodbye to the sunshine and sink back into having our winter colour. So I thought today I would share with you some of my ideas to add some colour to yourself this fall.

 

Now we all know how I love my fake tan. Well when fall gets here that's perfect timing to start getting it out. You already have that summer glow but when its turning into fall you don't want to lose that colour. So if you use fake tan you can keep up with the colour without damaging your skin by going on the sun beds. If you can do this to a good standard no one will ever know as you will just have a summer glow.

 

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So I have spoken on here about adding autumnal colours to your home. Well you should also look at yourself. Use this opportunity to try something a bit more daring. Go for autumn colours you just wouldn't normally pick up. This week I had a client come into the salon and we were talking about this new winter coat she had got. Well when we went to the desk I saw what all the fuss was about. It was in a beautiful burnt orange colour. Yes a colour I would never normally pick for a coat, but this was wonderful. Another way you can add more fall into your wardrobe is picking your clothes in fall colours. I personally own this really cute burgundy skater skirt. I love it. I feel amazing when I wear it. I wear this a lot in the autumn months. One, because of the colour and two, because skirts look lovely paired with tights and boots in the colder months.

 

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If your looking to include fall into your makeup routine. Try going for a darker lip. This could be either a red lip or a dark plum. A dark red is perfect to bring out this time of the year. I love these sorts of colours, so if you can wear them, I say go for it.

 

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As the colder weather comes our way it gives us an excuse to start gearing up with hats and scarves. So when you go out looking for one don't just go for that plain black one because it will go with everything. Try getting one that is a brighter colour, or even a jazzier pattern. One of the girls I work with has a mustard yellow coloured scarf and that is perfect for this autumn season.

 

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My last one would be have a play around with your hair. You know that copper/auburn everyone has been having? Well now is your time its the perfect time of the year. If you feel even more daring go for brighter colours that will catch anyone's eye that sees you. 

 

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So they are some of my ideas for how you brighten yourself up this fall. Do you think you will be trying any of these? And do you have any others of your own? Let me know in the comments. 

 

Love

Zoe x