Weekend Chill.

There is nothing like the sound of St Pauls bells on a crisp Sunday morning. After staying in the city for a quick indulgent city break, Kieran and I took to the east London Streets to enjoy the sun. Even if it did come with ice cold gale winds. Not taking any chances with the cold I went the whole 9 yards and just piled on those layers. I think I did a good job of remaining stylish, I wore cashmere fur lined cape as a scarf, because a regular scarf just wouldn't do and I didn't want to wear the cape under my jacket as it just makes me look fat. Wearing oversized capes as scarves is s good way to get a new fresh look and add an extra layer of warmth. I also wore my vintage fur hat for £40 second hand this is one of the best items I have brought, from Canada to Ireland to the UK this hat has kept me warm through so many winters. Both items were purchased from iconic London markets, the cape from portobello and the hat from a vintage shop in Camden market which sells a range of 2nd hand fur.

Avon Beauty Bus: Christmas Collection Lust List & SS15 Wish List

Yesterday Avon embarked upon their annual beauty bus tour, taking over the city in a cute pink vintage beauty bus which was packed with beauty must haves from this season and the next. I caught up with them outside Vogue House in Hanover Square, where the fabulous girls at Vogue were dropping by to get their nails done by celebrity nail artist Kim Treacy (who told me she just did Kiera Knightly's nails last week) and lips painted by celebrity makeup artist Liz Pugh whilst catching up on all that's new with Avon.

From their origins of intimate community selling Avon is built on the legacy of listening to women's feedback to create products that actually work, that women really want, at prices we can all afford. As well as community sales, modern Avon also operates online as a convenient one stop online beauty store haven, meaning your beauty Christmas shopping just got one click easy. I was thoroughly impressed with their Christmas 2014 collection as well as their SS15. Both are filled with great, quality products I was all too happy to get my hands on. Read on for a Christmas gift guide & to see what SS15 has to offer.

Kim Treacy working her magic

My nails were done using Avon Gel Finish & gold glitter, for a modern seasons take on the classic french tip. I love it!

Christmas with Avon.

This Christmas Avon have an array of fab products to get you into everyone's good books. From stocking fillers to presents for your sister cousin and mum,  Christmas with Avon is set to be a beautiful affair. With so much to choose from, I thought I would be a star and break it down for you.

Anew Clinical Beauty Heroes

First of all and most exciting is the Anew Beauty Heroes Collection, made up of 5 of Avon's best selling skin treatments. A perfect gift for mum, the pack includes Avon's award winning clinical Anew E defence cream, which protects against pollution, UV damage, whilst training your skin to better defend itself in the future.

Other Heroes in the pack include:

• Anew Clinical Pro Line Corrector for blemishes, 
• Anew Clinical Infinite Lift Firm & Sculpt Creme- which lifts under the chin & neck
• Anew Clinical Absolute Even Skin Tone Corrector- which evens out the skin tone to fights dark eyes & hyper-pigmentation

Retailing at only £20.00,  Buy Here

Nail Art

Perfect for the sister, cousin (or to be honest I just wanted it myself) is this nail art set, which comes with glitter & a little handy paint brush to paint art with. It also comes with embellishment stickers, which are great for experimenting.

Master Collection Makeup Palette

The dream for anyone obsessed with beauty like I am is this all in one beauty kit. It comes with 55 eyeshadows, 10 lipsticks and 4 blushes. Beauty overload! 

Excellent Stocking Fillers & Secret Santa:

1. Lux collection.

 Choice of 6 shades of eyeshadow compacts available with complimenting rose gold edition mascara, for a subtle yet dramatic look.

Rose Gold Edition Mascara £9.00

Lux Eyeshadow Compact £10

2. Planet Spa Pamper Treasures Collection

Comes with 3 treatments.

Perfectly Purifying Body Scrub made from Dead Sea minerals for a perfectly buffered behind and enviable elbows.

Heavenly Hydrating Body Moisturiser, enriched with Mediterranean Olive Oil, for gracefully smooth hands

Blisfully Nourishing Creme, with African Shea Butter for those winter SOS areas that need a little extra TLC: hand, elbow & feet.

Shop planet Spa Here 

3.Stardust Nail Enamel

I was in love with this one, it has the most beautiful subtle glitter effect and comes in 7 stunning shades. At only £3.00 it is the perfect Secret Santa gift. Buy Here

SS15 The collection:

This spring summer Avon launches their exciting wax free lipstick, in 15 shades of awesome. Wax free means that it won't clump on your lips, or cake. I had the pleasure of trying it myself, and can attest that the colour is unstoppable, seriously- a coffee and a croissant later, and it still hasn't worn off. What's more is it has a luxurious moisturising texture to it, keeping your lips looking luscious. The lipsticks will launch in January, so keep your eyes peeled online at www.avonshop.com

15 gorgeous shades of wax free heaven, launching January 2015

Ready for Mothers Day, Avon launches their new fragrance Cherish by Abbey Clancey. The sweet aroma is a delightful concuction of Jasmine, Sandal Wood and Precious Musk.

Winter Survival Beauty Kit

Fall and winter are harrowing seasons for all things beautiful. The wind is hard on the skin, lips and nails whilst the cold and woollen coat collars are hard on you hair. If there is one thing living in Canada taught me, its that to survive the winter you have to be prepared. So here you have it my fall survival beauty kit.

In this weather, when your'e all wrapped up one smart way to stay gorgeous is to let your face do the talking. Whilst makeup is all well and good, your face and lips will require a little more TLC if you want to really kill it this winter and so it is important that you hydrate every aspect of you face.

I recommend:

Clinique Moisture Surge Skin Fortifying Hydrator
£35.00 Boots
I have begun to use this and so far I am pleased. It is great as a day cream and is perfect for just before your makeup, especially if you are prone to oily skin, as this cream does not leave oily buildup.

Primer: Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer
£29.00 Selfridges
There is nothing worse that your makeup caking on to your skin, whilst the Clinique cream aforementioned is absolutely going to help, the primer will ensure that your make up goes on flawless and stays flawless. Fortified with vitamins, this primer is the perfect accomplice for dewy glowing winter skin.

Lips: for chap-free lips it has to be Kiehl's lip balm, which is specifically formulated to counter the harsh effects of cold and wind.
£8.00 via Stawberry.net

Finishing touch: Sleek Pout Paint
Berry lips are fierce for fall, (paired with autumn copper tones and a radiant face) like my girls here. For a colour that stays, try this Sleek lip stain.
Sleek:
£4.99


Nails:

My nails just love to chip in cold weather. You need to add moisture to those babies if you want to maintain winter worthy claws. Cue Dr Lewinn's Renunail Nail Strengthener (voted in Harpers Bazaar top beauty 100). For long, strong happy nails be sure to add this to your routine! Get this via Beauty Mart for £17.50.

Hair

All about inputting and locking in moisture. Oil enriched products are your friend here, depending on what hair type you have depends on what products I would recommend.

Fine Hair:

Garnier Ultimate Blends is great for those who have fine hair that can get bogged down by heavy products This moisturising duo is perfect-fortified with light Argon and Camilla oils, the shampoo is great for an amazing clean without that stripped feeling. Follow on with the conditioner for amazingly smooth shiny hair.

For thick hair:

I swear by this RedKen collection. Every drop of it. This collection got me through 3 Canadian winters, the must use is the shampoo and the enriching restoring butter deep conditioner. I know they are a little more expensive than traditional hair products, but for me, completely worth it.

Smooth Lock Butter Silk Deep Conditioner, £15.90, www.Allbeauty.com

£9.99, Look Fantastic.com