February Wish List: Top Ten

February is one of fashion's biggest months. It is the month of the Autumn Winter shows that predict what we'll be wearing the following winter. Now, to some this may seem a little depressing - why think about next winter when we haven't even finished with this one? But to me it's exciting - the colder it is, the more clothes I get to wear! February is also the month of love, so this month there's a little bit of a red theme running through my Wish List. And I really am in love with the first item of my Wish List.

1.

MULBERRY

valentines alexa in red glossy goat

£995

www.mulberry.com

2. 

MALENE BIRGER

erista striped metallic-flecked tweed jacket

£280

www.net-a-porter.com

3.

TOPSHOP

premium crepeon panel tee

£38

www.topshop.com

4.

NAILS INC

st james polish

£11

www.nailsinc.com

5.

H&M

slim-fit patterned trousers

£29.99

www.hm.com

6.

FRENCH SOLE

henrietta black nubuck ballet flats

£95

www.frenchsole.com

7.

MULBERRY

valentines heart zipped purse red glossy goat

£125

www.mulberry.com

8.

TOPSHOP

3/4 midi jersey dress

£29

www.topshop.com

9.

TOPSHOP

boucle top

£25

www.topshop.com

10.

BENEFIT

benetint

£24.50

www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk

I really can't wait for the fashion weeks to begin! I have a few surprises for London Fashion Week and London Fashion Weekend - so stay tuned!

What's on your February Wish List?

Love Lucy x

My Winter Beauty Secrets

The temperature in London right now is -1°c. It's cold, and it's only meant to get colder! This sort of weather is tough on your skin, hair and nails, so in the winter we need to spend that little extra time taking care of ourselves. You feel as though it's not worth it as you're constantly wrapping yourself up in coats, hats and gloves, but the more you look after yourself in the winter, the easier your routine will be to get ready for summer. Plus, if you know your skin feels nice under all those winter layers, you'll feel better in yourself on the outside. 

So here are my top 11 winter beauty secrets - all tried and tested over the years, and all ones which I totally rely on during these long winter months!

L'OCCITANE

shea butter mango flower hand cream 

£8

uk.loccitane.com

BURT'S BEES

lemon butter cuticle creme

£5.99

www.burtsbees.co.uk

CLINIQUE

deep comfort body butter

£23

www.clinique.co.uk

BURT'S BEES

tinted lip balm

£5.99

www.burtsbees.co.uk

SOAP & GLORY

flake away

£7

www.soapandglory.com

AUSSIE

take the heat 3-minute miracle

£4.95

www.boots.com

BURT'S BEES

peppermint foot lotion

£12.99

www.burtsbees.co.uk

SALLY HANSEN

hard as nails with nylon

£4.75

www.boots.com

CLINIQUE

all about eyes

£24

www.clinique.co.uk

NEUTROGENA

grapefruit facial scrub

£4.95

www.boots.com

BIO OIL

60ml

£8.99

www.boots.com

Each of these products really are fantastic for fighting those winter beauty demons. I use the L'occitane hand cream every day (it's on my desk at work!) and it's really great for keeping my hands soft, whilst smelling delicious! A new edition to my beauty regime is the Clinique body butter, and I absolutely adore it! After exfoliating with the Soap & Glory Flake Away exfoliator I love to treat myself with the Clinique body butter - it's not too thick, not too thin, and feels amazing on my winter battered skin! The grapefruit facial scrub has been part of my skincare routine for at least a year now, and is perfect for brightening dull winter skin as well as maintaining a healthy glow in the summer. To look after my nails I make sure that all nail varnish is properly removed, and then I apply the Burt's Bees lemon butter cuticle creme, which I let settle before applying a generous coating of the Sally Hansen strengthener. And Bio Oil should be a staple in any women's beauty regime - it's perfect for banishing unwanted scars and evening skin tone. 

So I hope that you manage to try some of these products, I really do recommend them all. My winter beauty regime has been tried and tested for a number of years now, and these are the products that have become my staples and life savers!

What are your top tips for staying soft and glowing over the winter months?

Love Lucy x

Après ski wardrobe

As promised, today I'm posting about my après ski wardrobe! Hopefully my ideas will be useful to both those who ski, and those who simply live in a cold place. For me I love nothing more than curling up on a sofa in a snug jumper after a long hard day of skiing with a vin chaud in my hand! But venturing out to the various bars on offer at ski resorts and making lots of French friends can also be lots of fun! So here's a look into my winter après ski wardrobe!

THE BOOTS

UGG

noira boots in chocolate

£235

www.uggaustralia.co.uk

THE COAT

OH MY LOVE

faux fur collar coat 

£59

www.topshop.com

THE HAT

EUGENIA KIM

holly cable-knit alpaca beanie

£155

www.net-a-porter.com

THE SCARF

TOPSHOP

two-tone knitted snood

£16

www.topshop.com

THE JUMPER

RAG & BONE

holst knitted sweater

£245

www.net-a-porter.com

THE SUNGLASSES

RAY-BAN

original wayfarer

£120

www.asos.com

So I hope you've enjoyed peeking into my après ski wardrobe! And I also hope you've enjoyed the beginnings of my blogging experience. This is my last post of 2012 as I am off to the airport at 3am in the morning, and won't be returning to the UK until 5th January. Thank you to all of those who have supported me in 2012, and hopefully my blog will continue to grow in 2013! I really do appreciate your support.

Many happy returns for the New Year, and I'll see you in 2013!

Love Lucy x

Off to the mountains...

On Friday I'm off to my favourite place - our house in the French Alps. I've been a skier since the age of two, I've done a ski season in Courchevel, France, and I just can't get enough of powder, vin chaud, and après ski! So I thought I'd share my skiing outfit with my lovely followers! It's a bit more niche than normal, but I really wanted to share my passion with you all - I'll do an après ski post tomorrow to widen the appeal for those of you who'd rather dream of fondues, sleigh rides, and open fires! 

THE JACKET

TOPSHOP

black ski jacket from the SNO range

£95

www.topshop.com

I bought this jacket the other day in preparation for my holiday, and I can't wait to test it out on the slopes! I've been looking for a black belted jacket with a fur hood for a while now, and it was actually surprisingly difficult, so I was happy to come across this beautiful item in Topshop. I just hope it's warm enough! 

THE SALOPETTES

THE NORTH FACE

yellow diedre salopettes

£240

www.snowandrock.com

These aren't my exact salopettes, but they're close enough. I love mixing these loud yellow trousers with my black jacket, just to brighten up my look. In a snowstorm it's also useful to wear something bright so you don't get lost! 

THE HELMET

GIRO LURE

grey helmet

£129.99

www.snowandrock.com

When it comes to extreme sports I'm a firm believer in safety first. I have quite an exciting story about falling off a cliff, and ever since then I wouldn't dare ski without a helmet. They may not be the most flattering accessory, but if it'll protect you, then it's definitely worth investing in one!

THE GOGGLES

OAKLEY

seth morrison signature series airbrake snow goggles

£210

uk.oakley.com

I don't actually own these goggles, but I'd like to! I love the colours and the orange lens, and as they're Oakley they're guaranteed to be of the best quality.

THE SKIS

SALOMON

geisha twin-tip skis

£315

www.mountainspirit.co.uk

I got these skis for my birthday in June (a seasonal gift!) and simply cannot wait to try them out! I love the girly pattern and purples, and I just hope they're good to ski on! 

So there's a glimpse into my skiing wardrobe. I hope it's been interesting to both those who like skiing, and those who know little about it, but if not do check back tomorrow for my après ski suggestions!

Love Lucy x