NEW-IN | BEAUTY WISHLIST

Hello everyone! So towards the end of last month i shared a similar style of post to today's instalment, only last month's post was about all things makeup wishlist/base makeup i want to try. That being said for this month's beauty wishlist post, i thought i would share with you the list of new-in beauty products that i am finding myself lusting after from high-end to affordable/drugstore...

1. mac limited edition @jamiegenevieve lipstick | £17.50 |

I actually picked up the previous "YouTuber" limited edition MAC lipstick by Fleur DeForce, which was a stunning brown-ish nude shade but the latest limited edition release by one of my favourite YouTuber's is something else as it is literally my perfect nude shade in a tube. MAC lipsticks, more specifically MAC's nude lipstick are definitely some of my favourite lipsticks of all time so naturally i am going to need this in my life.

2. morphe continuous setting spray | £15 | currently join the waitlist |

Seeing as Morphe has disappeared from BeautyBay, it is now making a comeback to Cult Beauty which i can't wait for it to do so. Before hand i really wanted to give this setting spray a try, as it is perfect for setting/leaving your skin with a natural/even finish because of its continuous spray pump. Morphe products are re-launching soon!

3. revolution highlight opulence compact | £8 |

Revolution are back at it again with the beautiful packaging as part of their new look products/packaging, especially this beautiful almost baked multi-coloured highlighting compact. I love how the packaging is super sleek, expensive looking yet obviously affordable and of course if it is anything like the formula of the other highlighters it will have a butter-y pigmented texture. These types of powders are great for using either all together or separately.  

4. revolution blush opulence compact | £8 |

Another Revolution new-in product similar to the highlighting compact this time in blush form, which really reminds me of some of the Soap & Glory powders from way back when. If i am being completely honest i fall in and out of love when it comes to blushes, so i haven't picked one up for a while as i tend to reach for the same ones. I also believe Revolution have released an eyeshadow compact in a similar concept.

5. revolution pro the illuminator famous | £4 |

The final Revolution product of the post i swear, but i am just lusting after so many different new-in launches from the brand at the moment. This multi-usage illuminator from the Revolution Pro range has really caught my eye, especially the shade famous as i feel like it would look stunning as a lip-gloss topper. These illuminators can be used on the eyes, lips and face.  

6. estée lauder revitalizing supreme+ facial oil | £48 |

Facial oils especially super hydrating facial oils are one of my favourite types of skincare products, which i have mentioned in many a post previously and i am always looking for new ones to try out. This one by Estée Lauder recently caught my eye on the new-in section at Debenhams and i straight away thought, that is for me but the only thing that isn't for me is the price because it is super expensive at £48 for just 30ml!

7. garnier eye sheet mask | £1.99 |

Moving onto a skincare item that is definitely a lot more affordable, which is these new-in eye sheet masks by Garnier. I use the face sheet masks every single week, so of course i was going to be intrigued about giving the eye masks a try if they were launched. You can pick these up in two different formulations, one is the hyaluronic acid and orange and the other is hyaluronic and coconut. I also believe Garnier has also released a new range of the facial sheet masks also, which i will also pick some up of the next time i am in Superdrug.

8. opi infinite shine don't bossa nova me around | £14.50 |

Finally we have a nail polish from the latest shine collection by OPI, which is the most beautiful pale cool-ish toned nude polish. I haven't really picked up any new nail polishes for a while, so i think i might treat myself to a new one as i have been reaching for the same ones in my current collection over and over. OPI nail polishes are a little more price-y than your average nail polish but the quality/the length they stay chip-free for is worth it!

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

JUNE MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, BEAUTY + ACCESSORIES

Hello everyone! So in my previous post, which was a recap of the year so far in the form of a mid-2018 most read posts and in that post i mentioned how coming up was the next instalment of my monthly must-buys. As last month it seemed like i bought so many new clothing pieces and especially towards the end of last month, some pieces i picked up and haven't had chance to share yet until now from clothing, to beauty and accessories...

1. MAC bronzing powder in the shade delphic | £25.50 |

I am always all about that golden/bronzed glowing look when it comes to makeup, so naturally when a new bronzer is released...I am more likely going to want it. That being said i am actually quite fussy when it comes to bronzer and i am usually hard to please, although the shade of this bronzer from the new Mirage Noir collection at MAC looks beautiful along side the packaging.

2. missguided white broderie tier bardot top | £24 |

I have mentioned in previous clothing related posts how much i am loving the detailed/broderie fabric tops at the moment, especially in white. I think this is particular top is perfect for summer either dressed up or down, with a pair of either white or black jeans if the matching co-ord isn't your thing.

3. topshop onara lattice cross body bag | was £25 now £15 |

If you read my recent may beauty + lifestyle favourites post then you will have seen that i featured this particular bag favourite of mine recently. I love how different the detailing of the bag is, as well as it being compact yet you can still fit a sizeable amount of things inside and it also has a secure zip section for money etc. You can also get this bag in black, green and orange also i believe.

4. ASOS design swing cami top | £12 |

The whole "silk" style cami is the perfect more dressy basic that you need to have in your wardrobe and for me they are such a staple, as you can simply just throw one on either dressed up or down and they go with so many different options on the bottom half (either plain or patterned). That being said in my wardrobe i only had black or white, no other colour so i decided to pick up this really pretty blush toned one.

5. primark mint cami pyjama top + mint pyjama shorts | £5 each |

Ok so i pretty much only ever wear/buy pyjamas from Primark as they don't break the bank and let's face it, they always have a ton of different cute pairs/sets to choose from. I think this mint cami/short duo is going to be a summer staple for bedtime, i also love how expensive they look and i definitely want to pick up some different colours/patterns that they have too.

6. MAC oh, sweetie lip colour in the shade coconut macaroon | £15.50 |

Another new MAC launch that i knew i would be drawn to and that is from the oh, sweetie lip collection and shock horror, it's the nude shade that i am living for. MAC lip products are one of my favourites especially the lip liners and lipsticks and i own more than i dare to admit. The packaging on this lip collection is super cutesy and just like any MAC lip product, you want to eat it because they smell so good.

7. mango faux suede strappy flat sandals | £29.99 |

I have mentioned before but in summer i pretty much live in flat/strappy sandals and it is one of my favourite things about summer because they just go with so much. I also must admit when it comes to summer i always end up going a little over the top and buying one pair too many, but to justify things i don't have a pair like this in my wardrobe and i love the suede/orange coloured combo (which will look so good with a tan).

8. morphe 8w warm master blush palette | £20 |

Finally i am loving this blush palette, which is funny because blush is something i can take or leave usually but recently i have really been getting back into wearing it more frequently. Morphe is such a good brand known for it's good quality brushes/makeup with a good price point, i am loving the look of the whole range of new-in products from them on BeautyBay at the moment. This palette can also be bought in a cool toned palette, if cooler toned shades are more suited to you but for me and my colouring it is all about those warm tones.

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

MARCH FAVOURITES | BEAUTY + LIFESTYLE

Hello everyone! Finally, finally, finally we are officially in Spring, which hopefully means we are going to be getting some warmer weather some time soon. Putting that a side i still can't believe that we are about to say goodbye to another month, i'm pretty sure it was new year's five minutes ago. This month as i haven't got all that many beauty and lifestyle favourites to do individual posts, so i thought i would switch things up and combine the two..

mario badescu facial spray

So i have been wanting to try something else out from Mario Badescu, after discovering my love for the drying lotion and i had actually seen a fair few people talking about/using the facial spray, so i decided to give it a go myself. The facial spray comes in three different fragrances, aloe herbs and rose water (which i have), aloe chamomile and lavender and then also aloe cucumber and green tea. This spray leaves your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated without completely wetting your face through, how some facial sprays do. I love how pretty affordable the products are for a more "high-end" brand, as this facial spray for the large 236ml one it is only £11 and the MAC ones cost anything from £12 for the small one and £19 for only 100ml of product.

makeup revolution fast base foundation stick

Next up is the foundation that i have been reaching for pretty much every single day since i first tried it, which i didn't think that would of ever been the case. I have never found that stick foundations work for my normal/slightly dry skin-type but this one works so well and lasts all day long, whilst still looking flawlessly applied. Usually when you are using a stick foundation you have to use a brush to blend it out, which i am not a fan of doing but this foundation blends out flawlessly with a beauty blender. (foundation review post)

morphe bamboo color pencil + anastasia beverly hills gilded lip gloss

Last but not least for the beauty favourites this month, is actually a lip combination that i discovered i love only last week and it is literally just lip liner and gloss - super simple. I finally picked up some of the Morphe Lip Liners from BeautyBay recently and i love them, they are super pigmented, creamy and easy to work with. This shade bamboo is the most beautiful "soft sand" almost light beige nude shade and when applied all over the lips and then topped with a little of golden shimmer gloss from ABH, it looks simply stunning and i am obsessed!

with this man by jodi ellen malpas

I had mentioned in a recent things to binge on in the evenings/weekend post that i had been binge re-reading one of my favourite series of books called This Man, before the release of the all new book and that day came last week. Of course as soon as it was delivered to my door, all my plans for the evening was cancelled to start reading it. Once again Jodi has done an amazing job of captivating you and sucking you back in to all things Jesse and i simply can't put it down, which i am actually amazed i have managed to read properly as from Chapter six on-wards i couldn't stop being tear-y. Talk about a book filled of all the feels and emotions!

the matchmaker's playbook movie

Sticking with the whole romance theme, this time a book turned movie bought to you via Passionflix a service that i have spoken about before. This was also a new release this month and i was super excited to watch it, as i have loved every other movie they have released and i was not disappointed so much so i have seen the movie twice now! I also believe that this movie is going to have a sequel to it, which i can't wait for and i might have to indulge in the book series before this happens (which i have done now with a couple of the movies). 

Catch up on a similar themed post HERE...

xo.