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Faux leather Bow Tie pin: Topman / Chocomania Lip Butter: The Body Shop / Kraniche - Bosse / Burberry The Beat for Man

A few of my essential for the cooler months.

Have owned Burberry The Beat since for ages, think I bought my first bottle on a ferry from Hamburg to Copenhagen and I've repurchased it again and again. It's got a very prominent citrus scent, which I'm just crazy about, but the peppery note in it adds a hint of warmth in it and makes it perfect for that transition time between summer and winter.

The album Kraniche from Bosse was one of my last year's favourites and I'm yet to find a more 'autumnal' album than it. It's got a slight melancholy feel but heartwarming at the same time. Perfect to listen to with a cup of coffee in an autumn arvo, or just any occasion really.

Bow ties came back to my wardrobe's top drawer as I start to wear shirts more with the dropping temperature. Personally I prefer traditional bow tie, or those pre-tied ones, only because I find the idea that having a pin needle less than an inch away from my throat is pure terrifying, but I couldn't resist this faux leather one, instantly dresses up an otherwise plain-looking white shirt.

Last but not least, a lip balm. My lips chap all year round but they get even worse as the weather cools down. This chocomania lip butter from the Body Shop is perfect for anyone that needs a bit moisture on their lips without adding any colour, and of course, any body that is addicted to chocolate as it smells just divine.

Nail polish by STRANGE BEAUTIFUL. Sold exclusively at Saxony

I never completely come out of that emo-ness that many people had in high school but I have never ever worn nail polish before, strangely enough. However I thought it would be nice to try something new and go some extra darker this winter, with my hair back to its natural blackish brown colour.

Found these ones on Saxony's website and they just look so beautiful and I love how every colour is inspired by certain artworks or nature (you can read the concept on each set's page). Got the package earlier this week but I haven't worn any of these yet as you can see being a nail polish virgin I need some extra preparation work. Although they already look really nice just sitting on my table.

Just one thing I need to point out is they may look really good value for the price but each colour only contains 3ml of product, about a fifth of a normal sized nail polish, which is great for me because I probably won't wear them that much but if you're looking for something else you might want to keep that in mind.

Lust have it ECO box - Autumn 2014 from left to right - Bamboo Angle Brush from The Cosmetic Kitchen, Mineral Mascara from Claytime Australia, Rosemary Body Soap Bar from Appelles, Organic Rosehip Body Wash from Absolutely Gorgeous, 'Pig-In-Mud' Mineral Mask and Brush Applicator from Happy Skincare, Eau de Parfum and Youth Protection Night Cream samples from Acorelle

Got the Autumn ECO box from Lust have it a couple of weeks ago. Forgot to put in the hand cream in the photo but oh well it's not as exciting as the rest of the box.

So far I've tried the face mask and the brow brush. Loving the mask and the applicator brush it came with but not so impressed with the brow brush as it is too fat and not as define as I would like it to be.

Anything caught your interest? You can find more info on their ECO box subscription here.

• Golden Wonder Bath Ballistic
• Tisty Tosty Bath Ballistic
• Luxury Lush Pud Bath Ballistic
• Bombardino Bath Ballistic
• Dirty solid perfume x 2 (it was 50% off so I just had to stock up some :)
• Karma solid perfume
• Cupcake Fresh Face Mask
• Breath of Fresh Air 100g
• Tea Tree Water 250g (the nozzle unscrewed itself in my bag so there was a major leakage before I realised what happened =( so gutted)
• Popcorn Lip Scrub