B&M Autumn Candles

I have been meaning to do a review of these candles since B&M started stocking them a couple of years ago but you know me, it takes me a while to get around to these things. You will have seen pictures of them on the blog a few times though!

When these B&M candles came out two years ago everyone in the U.K went crazy for them because they are a great dupe for Bath & Body Works Candles which we can't easily get hold of here. I had always wanted one of the B&BW candles but until last year I hadn't been lucky enough to own one!

The B&M Essence Candles range in price from £2.99-£3.99 (on sale for £3 in my local store currently). They cannot be beaten on price, I have not found another candle this size you can purchase in the U.K that actually gives off a good scent when burnt. 

This is now the third Autumn I have been burning these candles and all of the ones I own have been able to fill a room full of fragrance and I have found them to burn pretty evenly if you burn them for long enough (I would say at least 2.5-3 hours). However if you smell them in store before purchasing some definitely smell stronger than others even of the same fragrance, so make sure try them in store.

Some of the scents pictured above where purchased (in multiples which is why I still have a supply) in previous years but I have seen most of them still in stores along with the Autumn fragrance which I believe is new for this year! The marshmallow fireside is still available in the cooper lid version of this candle {featured on the blog here}, although I prefer the scent of the silver lid version, they're meant to be the same but I don't think they are, but both smell delicious, and I am sorry to say I don't know if they smell just like the Bath & Body Works candle of the same name as I haven't smelt it.

But since I have now had the chance to try out a few B&BW candles I can tell you my thoughts on how the B&M version compares. The B&BW candles come in a much larger variety of scents and they give off a much stronger aroma when burnt, they have become my favourite candles. The B&M ones feature a pretty design on the lid just like it's inspiration and they have been labelled similar. In the U.K you will be looking at around £18-£20 if you want to pick up a Bath & Body Works Candle and while I think they are far superior, you really can't beat the price of the B&M Essence Candles. So unless you are headed to the U.S soon (with an empty suitcase) and can take advantage of the amazing sales to stock up on B&BW ones, I think your best bet is to head to your nearest B&M store and grab a few of these candles before they sell out. I am hoping they will continue to bring out new scents in the years to come! 

Autumn Plaid & Peplum

 

SheIn Top // Zara Scarf {Identical} // Old Navy Jeans // Old Navy Bag // 

Dune Boots // Michael Kors Watch

I am so excited that I finally got to shoot a new outfit post for the blog!! Outfit posts are still my favourite thing to share on this blog and they have seriously been lacking this past year or so.
Luckily we had a day of perfect Autumn weather to shoot this look and it's a classic Autumn look of mine, jeans, boots and a blanket scarf! This $9 top (yes you read the price right) was a purchase I made last Fall, but it never made it on to the blog.
Luckily it's still in stock and for the price you can't go wrong. It's a thicker sweatshirt like material so it's perfect for early Fall days paired with a scarf and then you can layer it up as the days get chiller. Every piece in this outfit cost £25 or less too and they are all pieces that are easy to mix and match, so you can get lots of wear out of them!

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September Faves

Can you believe I am getting my September faves up in the first week of October? No? Me either, haha! I actually had some time to shoot some pictures for the blog recently and I am hoping to get an outfit shoot or two in this weekend because I haven't done an outfit post in ages! 

We welcomed Fall in September and I am so excited to share all my favourite cozy goodies with you all over thew next few months. 

Essie Nail Polish in 'Wicked'

This colour is one of my go to colours in Autumn every year. It's a really deep dark red colour (also perfect for Halloween). I always gravitate towards darker hues for my nails in Fall, and this Essie one paints so smoothly too.

Vitamix Blender

This Vitamix was a birthday gift from my Mum but I only started using it last month. When I lived at home I use to make smoothies every morning with my Mum. I haven't had one for breakfast since I moved and so I love that I can now make my favourite breakfast smoothies again. Plus the Vitamix has soooo much more power than our old blender so I can use it to make a huge variety of things from smoothies, to soups, to nut butters! It is definitely an investment piece but if you want something powerful that you can use everyday I would highly recommend that you go for a Vitamix!

Living with Amanda Pumpkin Pillow Case via Etsy

I picked up this pillow case at the end of last Fall and have been waiting for an entire year to have it out, so as soon as September hit I put it straight on our sofa. I love finding home decor pieces on Etsy and Amanda's store is filled full of beautiful designs. I already have a Christmas cover that I can't wait to pull out.  

Nordstrom Tees

I didn't pick much up in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year, I tried to refrain from making a lot of impulse purchases but one thing I do love to pick during the sale is basic striped tees! These tees are perfect for layering with cardigans in the Autumn. I picked up two short sleeve ones, a classic black and white stripe and a pink and white stripe which I wore in Summer. Then I got the long sleeve version in black and white again and also in this tan and black combination, which pairs perfectly with my Fall wardrobe.   

Bath & Body Works Leaves 3-Wick Candle

Last year my lovely best friend brought me back some Bath & Body Works Candles from her trip to America and they totally lived up to all the hype. To say I was obsessed was an under statement. So this year I decided to treat myself to a new Bath & Body Works Candle and I decided to try Leaves, because it seems to be the quintessential Fall candle, and yes it really is THAT good. I will definitely be repurchasing in years to come. If you want to know how I got my hands on this in the U.K, I had to resort to eBay. There is actually quite a few U.K sellers who seem to travel to the US and bring these candles back to sell. The price doesn't work out anywhere near as good as it does in the U.S but I still think it was worth every penny!

Well that's it for my September Favourites, what was everyone else loving last month? I will be back next month to share every more Autumn Favourites. 

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Insta Outfits

Urban Outfitters Dress // ASOS Cardigan // H&M Bag // BaubleBar Bracelet

Old Navy Tee // J Crew Camo Pants // J Crew Jacket // Old Navy Bag // Kate Spade Keds

Nordstrom Tee // Old Navy Jeans // Primark Cardigan // 

Forever 21 Shoes // Old Navy Bag

Nordstrom Tee // Old Navy Jeans // Old Navy Bag

SheIn Top // Zara Scarf {Identical} // Old Navy Jeans // Old Navy Bag 

Nordstrom Cardigan // Nordstrom Leggings / J Crew Slippers

I haven't been able to shoot any new outfits posts for the blog in weeks now so I decided to do a quick round up of some of the outfits I've worn and shared on my Instagram over the past month or so. The weather has taken a colder turn this last week and I am so excited for all the snuggly sweaters I'll be able to wear! My favourite piece from all all the above has to be this $9 ruffle hem top from SheIn, I picked it up last year but it's still in stock and a perfect layering piece for the coming months. 

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