Baby Lips and Back-To-School Experiences

Today is another rainy day in England, which is hardly surprising. It is weird to think that summer has come and gone so fast. I'm not complaining though - I love Autumn (or Fall, as they call it in America). I've never really liked the term "Fall", I just think it's such an unoriginal and unimaginative name. What's wrong with just calling it Autumn? Actually, I've always wanted to know why Autumn is called Autumn. Does anyone know why? If they do, please tell me!

Anyway, today is a nothing kind of day, which is okay, because I don't really have anything planned for the remainder of the holidays (there's less than 2 weeks left now!!?). I've been thinking about doing a back to school/September kind of haul/favourites thingy, but I'm not really sure where I would even begin, seeing as I am not really set with all my school supplies yet. Last year's pencil case - which was covered in stickers with cute cartoons on - has basically fallen apart and I need to go shopping for a new one. 

I'm not really big on the idea of posting make-up tutorials on my blog as I am not great at make-up. Everyone seems to be posting back-to-school tutorials on what to wear and how to do make-up, but to be honest, I have a school uniform to wear and I'm not exactly a professional when it comes to applying make-up when I all I want to do is sleep until midday (I know, it's a bad habit). 
One thing I have been loving recently though is Baby Lips by Maybelline.

Left to right: Pink Punch and Cherry Me

They are great at keeping your lips hydrated as well as giving them a subtle splash of colour that I think is perfect for Autumn. They also smell REALLY nice! Cherry Me is my favourite. They are also quite cheap, which suits me, as I can't be bothered to spend too much on make-up. 

The colours are fun and playful, but not too bold at the same time. Maybelline have actually released a new load of colours for these, though I have not bought any of the new ones yet. I really want to try out this purple one called Grape Vine, though the ones I bought were "buy one, get the next one half price", so I stuck with these. I also own one of these in Quenched. 

Can I also just add that I don't really see the point of getting dressed up really fancy just for school. It all seems a bit pointless really (maybe this is just because I wear school uniform, I don't know). I kind of understand that it might be fun to look your best for the first day of school, but could you really be bothered to keep that up for the rest of the year? I know I couldn't! 

I wish everyone the best in the new school year. I am currently starting Year 10 (Grade 9 in America), making me one step closer to GCSEs - it seems as if they are just round the corner now, which is both horrifying and kind of weirdly exciting!

Either way, I think Year 10 will be good for me as I will now take classes with people I have never been in with before, including some friends from the other half of the year. 

(I will also be reintroduced to people I went to primary school with, which is extremely odd to think about.) 

I also see the whole experience as rather daunting, as I am REALLY BAD when it comes to meeting and speaking to new people. I am probably the most socially-inept and shy person I know. I am taking drama as a GCSE and practically none of my friends are doing the same. Acting makes me feel like a more confident person, and usually has this effect on me, though somehow I am still slightly shaken. 

Oh well - everyone is in the same position as I am anyway. There's bound to be people who feel the same as I do. 

What are people looking forward to in the new school year? What is your favourite thing about Autumn? Tell me down in the comments :) 

I am personally looking forward to seeing my friends again :D 

Best wishes,

Lucy x