Back to blogging

'Abigail's World' has been lacking blog posts for six months now and it's time to get back to it. I started a new job over six months ago and juggling this along with driving lessons and a blog was just too much (I like to sleep in sometimes too). But now I'm settled into my job, I've passed my driving test *yay* and got myself a car which saves some time too so I feel like it's time to give the blog another go.

Getting back into blogging I think I want my blog to include less beauty and makeup but more photography, days out and food with the same hauls and wishlists included. I also might start to include some craft/diy pieces such as candles which I have been making for a couple of years.

So this was just a little post to say that I'm still here and will be back again shortly. I also hope that you're all as excited as I am that it's now autumn.

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10 things I love about Autumn

Now that it's officially Autumn I feel like I can start making my blog very autumnal too - it is one of my favourite seasons after all. So today here are some of my favourite things about Autumn.

1. It's cooler - Summer is great for getting out and about and doing stuff but sometimes it is just TOO hot. I'm an autumn kind of person all the way and I'm looking forward to being able to sleep without having to keep the window open.

2. Hot drinks - I'm a big tea drinker and although that doesn't change in the summer months, autumn (and winter) are definitely the time to bring out the hot chocolate and chai lattes.

3. Berry Colours - I know all you bloggers out there secretly can't wait for those cosy burgundy knits and the berry lipsticks and nails to become acceptable again, just like me.

4. It's getting closer to CHRISTMAS - If you know me at all you'll know that Christmas is my favourite time of the year and for me Autumn is when it starts to feel like it's getting closer.

5. All the candles - I do love a fruity scented candle in the summer but you just can't beat an autumn/winter/christmas scent, my current favourite has to be 'Spiced orange and clove'.

6. Baking - Who am I kidding? I bake all year round, as you may be able to tell by some of my latest blog posts. But there's something much more special about a nice warm apple and cinnamon crumble, mmmm.

7. Cosy clothes - Snuggling up in your favourite fluffy socks and cosy jumpers in front of the fire is the best.

8. Leaves changing colour - How could you not love seeing the green leaves change all shades of yellow, orange and red.

9. Halloween - I never use to be a big fan of Halloween but since going to uni and dressing up for it every year, I've started to love it!

10. Bonfire night - Seeing the dark nights sky lit up by fireworks is just so much fun.

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Autumn Fashion Wishlist

How is it September already?! September pretty much means Autumn is here, especially with the weather we've had lately, I feel like we haven't even had a summer yet. Talking of time flying by, this blog is now 2 years old as of yesterday so thank you to everyone who's reading this and has kept on reading. Anyway, here's a little wishlist of some of my favourite autumn picks so far.

Sleeveless Tailored Jacket - Topshop

Black Ripped Jeans - Topshop

Plum Roll Neck Top - Dorothy Perkins

Denim Shirt - Topshop

Black Cowl Neck Jumper - Newlook

Necklace - Hugo Sophia

Autumn fashion has to be my favourite but I'm really liking the sleeveless jacket the most and pretty much all of Hugo Sophia's necklaces look amazing.

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Dorothy Perkins New Season Wish List

Dorothy Perkins are currently offering up to 30% off their new season items and I just had to show you some of my favourite pieces they have. I like how they still have some floral and summery pieces in this collection but are also adding in some of the more autumn colours, I love the deep purples and reds that we get to wear and see everywhere during autumn and winter.

Purple V Front Cami

Black and White 2 in 1 Top

Black Tassel Loafers

V Neck Jumper

Navy Lace Collar Dress

Swallow Print Top

My favourites are the navy dress and the purple top, what are yours?

Abigail x

An Autumn Walk - Castle Hill

"Everyone must take time to sit 

and watch the leaves turn"

Abigail x

Mango Wishlist

I've been super busy lately and been meaning to post one of my many drafts for so long! I hate not being able to sit and write and update my blog so this weekend I'll hopefully be able to make time to do just that. As most of you probably know by now, I like to write a different 'wishlist' post each month with a different 'theme' or place so this months is my Mango Wishlist. I haven't shopped at Mango a lot but when I have I've been really pleased with what I've bought and to be honest it isn't a place I often think of shopping but when I had a little rummage through their website the other day I just had to share with you some of my favourite pieces!

Cardigan

Check Top

Jacket

Floral Dress

Leopard Print Boots

Check scarf

I think the scarf has to be my favourite, what's yours?

Abigail x

Autumn Wishlist

Today being the first day of autumn, what other day would be better to show you my Autumn Wishlist?! (I honestly didn't even plan this to go up today - spooky!) Autumn and winter are my all time favourite times of year, snuggling up on the sofa with a hot chocolate or sitting by the fire, watching the fireworks and watching Christmas films, going Christmas shopping - What's not to love?!

Barry M Gelly Nail Paints (Autumn Colours)

River Island Boots

River Island Shoes

Newlook Jumper

Newlook 2-in-1 Jumper

Dorothy Perkins Jeans

Those autumn shades by Barry M teamed with the boots, 2-in-1 jumper and jeans would be perfect together for this time of year! What are your autumn must-haves?


Abigail x

Christmas Wishlist

I haven't made a wishlist in a while but rather than making a monthly one I thought it'd be nice to do a Christmas wishlist.. especially now that it's December and Christmas is everywhere you look (I'm not complaining though)

1. AX Paris Dress - £45. This is my favourite dress that I've seen for this season, I can't believe how perfect it is and if (as a student) I had the money for this dress I'd definitely be purchasing it!
2. Newlook Reindeer Jumper - £29.99. What's more cheesy at this time of year than a Christmas Jumper? Well, surely it's one like this that lights up too!
3. Earmuffs - £17 from Accessorize.
4. Penguin Travel Mug - £5.99 from Newlook. This would be great to take to uni on a cold morning filled with hot chocolate.
5. Newlook Tartan Leggings - Tartan is in right now and I really want something tartan to wear seen as the only tartan thing I have at the moment are socks!

What's on your Christmas wishlist?

Abigail x

Autumn/Winter Nails

Here's a quick post for you all of my favourite nail polishes for this season!

(From left to right)

1. Bourjois Paris - Beige Glamour 27

2. NYC - 002 Full Metal Jacket

3. Rimmel London - 350 Goldspun Coral

4. Rimmel London - 315 Ready, Aim, Paint

5. Miss Sporty - 160 (not sure if this number is for the shade or not, hopefully it is)

6. Ultimate - P10 (another one I'm not 100% sure about)

7. Maybelline New York - Vampire Seduction 145

8. Avon Nailware Pro - Decadence

9. Unknown (this one I think was in a gift set at Christmas but I can't remember the brand)

10. Topshop - Beleza

11. Technic - Celebration

12. Technic - Carnival

13. Miss Sporty - 330 (another miss sporty number)

And here's a closer look at the other side

Abigail x

October Favourites

I've been meaning to write this post for a while now but here it is at last, my October favourites! Here are some of the things that I've been loving in the past month, (how fast are these months passing by?!)

So here it is...

The photography in this post has been done by Saida from http://saidacanephotography.blogspot.co.uk/ (who has a giveaway over on her blog at the minute) so go and check it out!

L'oreal Paris Nude Magique Eau De Teint - £9.99 from Boots, you can also read more about this foundation from my review here.

L'oreal Nutri-Gloss Light Shampoo - £2.99 from Boots and it smells so good!

Clean and Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash - £1.99 from Boots and I love that it's oil free too!

I've been using this air freshener for quite a while now because I love Christmas and it smells so nice! Mulled Wine and Cinnamon apple is the perfect scent to get you in the festive mood, you can get it from shops on the high street such as Wilkinson's and Supermarkets.

Impulse Temptation body spray - £1.99 from Boots. I think has to be one of my favourites from the impulse body sprays. It states that it's 'new' although I remember having this one years and years ago with a slightly different design so maybe they've brought it back (that's if it ever left) because it smells so nice!

Now this little sample is amazing! It's from Lush Cosmetics and I had it sent to me when I'd ordered a face mask from them. It's the 'Let the good times roll' cleanser available here (100g £6.35). I wasn't expecting this at all in its tiny packaging and because it's so small I thought I'd only be getting one use out of it but I was wrong. You only need a tiny bit of this cleanser and it goes a long way, I think I might have to purchase the full size after trying this out, maybe that's why they sneakily sent me it!

Abigail x

What's to come?

Here's a sneak peak of what's coming up on Not Just A Curl. I've been so busy with uni lately that I haven't had time to write any posts but I'll be back very soon!

 

Abigail x

25 things to do before Christmas

Hello Everyone!

Now that it's November I thought it would be an acceptable time to post a '25 things to do before Christmas' post. This is my own personalised list of things that I aim/want to do before the old guy in the red suit comes to visit us.. I probably won't get to do everything that's on this list but I'll sure try!

Sooooo Christmasy - image available here

1. Pass all of my uni work.

2. Finish my CV for my course (it's getting marked over Christmas anyway!).

3. Do some volunteering.

4. Properly start my Christmas Shopping.

5. Watch lots of Christmas films.

6. Get to 60 bloglovin followers.

7. Finally get to 2,000 blogger views.

8. Buy my Christmas cards.

9. Drink some lovely mulled wine.

10. Go to a Christmas market.

11. Do some Christmas baking.

12. To get back into a proper exercise routine and make use of my shake weight again.

13. Have a meal out with my flat mates to decide who has who for 'Secret Santa' this year.

14. Go to a fireworks display (I've never been to one before that isn't in someone's garden).

15. Start to make some contacts with people/companies that could help get me a work placement next year.

16. Make a pre-Christmas dinner with my flat mates before we all go home for Christmas.

17. Go home and help to put up the Christmas decorations and tree.

18. Buy an advent calendar! (I really want the Boots one but a chocolate one is all I'll be able to afford).

19. Go home to celebrate my brother's birthday at the end of November.

20. Start editing some of my work from last year to put in my portfolio.

21. Visit some family when I go home.

22. Take a day out in a city to do some Christmas shopping.

23. Go to a garden center around Christmas (they decorate them so nicely around this time of year and have a lot of gifts and decorations).

24. Go home for Christmas a few days before when I've finished uni for the term!

25. Have a great Christmas with my family and friends from home, celebrating Christmas, my mum's birthday and then after, New Year! *insert excited face here*

Abigail x

New Look Haul

Hello Everyone!

I ordered these online a few weeks ago but I've only just got around to going home (although I'd almost forgotten about them until I got there) and opening it!

Cute socks! Lately I've really had a thing for nice patterned socks and socks (or most things) that include cute little animals. Hedgehog's, aztec and tartan.

These grey cable knit leggings (although not actual cable knit, just fleeced with the pattern) are great for this season and I love wearing them already. And you can't have enough jeans! Skinny jeans are the only type of jeans I tend to wear and I always tend to buy them from New Look because of the fit and I get so much wear out of them. Black skinny jeans and blue skinny jeans were the ones I went for this time, to add to my collection of New Look jeans!

I hope you enjoyed this quick haul

Abigail x