WHAT'S ON MY BEAUTY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

Hello everyone! It is that time of year again and with Christmas just being a little over a week away, i thought it was about time i share with you what is on my "Christmas Wishlist" beauty edition this year. Side note this year i feel like there are so many more great gift sets/products that are new-in for the holiday unlike usual, so it was a little difficult to resist and keep the lust list to a minimum...

1. nuxe luxury prodigieux set | click to shop | £37 worth £57 |

First of all can i just say that this year Look Fantastic have nailed their site/stock for Christmas this year, with so many different categories from hers/his to stocking fillers. Nuxe is the skincare brand that i reach for every single say, especially their huile prodigieuse, so naturally this gift set is going to be a winner with me. 

2. laura mercier stardust radiant glow palette | click to shop | £40 |

Next up as soon as my eyes locked in on this palette i knew i was going to want to put it on my wishlist, as let's face it who doesn't love a highlighter palette? I love every single thing about this palette from it's rose gold slim/compact packaging with star features, the three different molten metallic and beautifully pigmented highlight shades that will leave you glowing. 

3. sanctuary spa sumptuous selection gift set | click to shop | £18 |

Who doesn't love giving/receiving a spa-like gift set for Christmas? because i know i do and especially anything by Sanctuary Spa. Picking up gift sets from the drugstore is such a good way to save money at Christmas as gifts from both Superdrug and Boots are all always on a 3 for 2 offer. Another great tip especially if you are wanting to pick one up for yourself, is to hold off until Boxing Day and pick yourself up some sets for 1/2 off.

4. bareMinerals exclusive star signs lipstick duo | click to shop | £17.50 |

If you know me personally or have read my posts in the past, then you will know that you will be on to a winner straight away if you were to gift me something bareMinerals as it is in fact my favourite makeup brand. This set is perfect for not just any lip product lover but also nude lip product lovers, as it comes as a Gen Nude full sized lipstick duo for just £17.50 instead of £34.

5. bareMinerals BAREPRO glow liquid highlighter | click to shop | £23 |

Another bareMinerals product that is firmly placed on my wishlist this year is this new-in liquid highlighter in the shade fierce, from the bare-pro range. Fierce is this most beautiful copper/bronze shade that can be worn/used multiple ways, either simply on the high points of your face, mixed in with your foundation or simply in with your skincare.

6. dose of colors mickey mouse collection lip gloss | click to shop | £16 |

Another brand that i love and use often is Dose of Colors and this Christmas on BeautyBay they are stocking the brands Mickey Mouse collection, which i am first of all living for not only the packaging but also the three different shades from the lip gloss collection. 

7. too faced sugar cookie eyeshadow palette | click to shop too faced | £33 |

Finally is a palette that i think is going to be one of those "impossible to find" gifts, as it is literally sold out everywhere (including the gingerbread palette) which happens pretty much every time Too Faced launch a new cute designed palette. I love how compact yet versatile this palette is, from its different shades with both matte and shimmer finishes. Also if you know anything about Too Faced palettes, then you will already know that they smell amazing and i simply can't wait to get a sniff of this sugar cookie palette.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

CURRENT WISHLIST: NEW-IN PALETTES

Hello everyone! It has been a few months now since i last shared all of the new-in makeup/beauty products that i am currently lusting after, so i thought it was about time i gave you all an update (but one with a twist). It has been so long since a new-in palette really caught my eye and recently it seems as if everyone is launching new palettes, that are getting my attention and of course i couldn't not share...

huda beauty topaz obsessions palette | £25 |

First up is this gorgeous warm neutrals palette by Huda Beauty, which to me screams the perfect travel eyeshadow palette as it is filled with so many different shades to create so many different looks with. The palette has the perfect mixture of matte and duo-chrome shimmers, all vibrant in colour and for a higher end palette, i think £25 is actually not a bad price point for the amount of shadows/the quality of the shadows you are getting.

too faced gingerbread spice eyeshadow palette | £39 |

I love a good Too Faced eyeshadow palette and i have so many in my makeup collection already, but the brand always seems to get my attention when releasing a new palette (especially during the holiday season). The new gingerbread spice palette is yet another palette filled with my kind of shades, as well as a couple of wild cards thrown in there. I literally can not wait to get my hands on this palette, as if it is anything like their other palettes it is going to have a beautiful scent to it and gingerbread is up there as one of my favourites.

nyx limited edition machinist highlighter palette | £10 |

One thing that i love about NYX as a brand, is the fact that the texture of their powders are always simply beautiful and like no other. That being said there is no wonder i am drawn to this highlighter duo, firstly because i love and hoard highlighters and second of all because the texture of highlighters are highly pigmented yet silky soft/smooth. You can pick these limited edition highlighter palettes up in three different shades, but my personal favourite is the shade grind.

urban decay naked cherry eyeshadow palette | £42 |

Oh my, oh my, Urban Decay have done it again by bringing out yet another stunning naked palette, this time filled with warm cherry/purple tones. This isn't a palette i would reach for on an everyday basis unlike i do with the naked heat palette, that being said i still love reaching for these shades from time to time. Even though these particular palettes are in a specific colour scheme like post palettes, you can still create a wide variety of looks.

revolution pro x nath highlight/contour palette | £10 |

Revolution and the Revolution Pro range are definitely one of my favourite affordable brands, mainly because of their high end quality but low end prices. When i spotted this collaboration palette in the new-in section i was drawn to how the over-all product looked, from its super travel friendly packaging to its shade ranges/tones. Revolution have a bunch of super affordable eyeshadow palettes which i highly recommend, including an all new eyeshadow palette as part of the same collaboration.  

l.a girl pro.contour powder highlight/contour duo | £6 |

I have tried a handful of products from L.A Girl in the past and a few of them i still reach for time and time again, especially their HD/PRO foundation and concealer. I recently spotted this in the new-in section on BeautyBay and it left me thinking, surely this product is going to be as good as the foundation/concealer. The great thing about this highlight/contour duo is not only the fantastic price, at just £6 but also the fact that it is available in seven shades and can also be picked up in cream form as well as powder.

Missed my previous new-in wishlist post? Catch up: here

xo.

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.

MAKEUP WISHLIST | BASE MAKEUP I WANT TO TRY

Hello everyone! I mentioned a few posts back now that i haven't really been spending any money on new makeup, as it hasn't really been a priority at the moment. That being said, it doesn't mean that i don't have my eye on a good list full of products that i can't wait to try out at some point. So for today's post i thought why not share with you the products that i am currently lusting after, which happen to be all base makeup products (which in my opinion is the best part about makeup).

1. dior diorskin nude luminizer in the shade nude glow

When it comes to base makeup, i think we all know that highlighter is the best part and as soon as i laid eyes on this new release from Dior's new collection i fell in love. You can pick these beautiful beautiful highlighters up in six different shades but the shade nude glow is definitely my personal favourite and they retail for £34 each.

2. clinique dramatically different hydrating jelly

As i have normal to dry skin, i am always looking for skincare products that are going to give my skin the most hydration/moisture and there is something about this hydrating jelly that really appeals to me. As this is a jelly compared to your regular cream or serum, i feel like this would be really refreshing on the skin.

3. smashbox + vlada petal metal shimmer drops

Of course there was going to be multiple highlighting/illuminating products through-out this post, next up is in a shimmer drop form. These shimmer drops available in two different shades are part of Smashbox's recent stunning limited edition collection, which i definitely want to pick up one of these soon as they look stunning and perfect for those lightweight yet glow-y less makeup days. 

4. revolution fast base concealer

Next up is a more affordable product that i can't wait to give a go, i also hope that i end up loving it as much if not more than the previous conceal and define concealer released by Revolution earlier in the year. The concept of this concealer really reminds me of the Maybelline Age Rewind concealer, which has been loved by many including me for years now. Next time i pop into Superdrug, i will definitely pick one of these up.

5. benefit hello happy soft blur foundation

To me during the summer months or even just those days where you want to wear makeup but nothing too much or heavy, it is always good to have one of those sheer/light-medium coverage foundations in your collection and this new release by Benefit is said to be just that. I really want to pick one of these up to give a go, as the reviews so far are really good and i am hoping i would like it more than the hello flawless foundation, which i wasn't a fan of.

6. bareMinerals claymates mask duo

bareMinerals is hands down one of my favourite brands, as everything just seems to suit my skin so well and i must admit i got a little excited when i saw this new face mask duo release. This mask is said to both purify and hydrate, leaving you with cleansed dewy looking skin. You can pick these new claymates mask duos up in two different types, the be pure and be dewy as well as the be bright and be firm finish.

7. iconic london luminous powder

Finally we have another illuminating product, this time from the brand that produced the ever so Instagram famous highlighting drops, that allow you to glow from space. This powder is said to be beautiful used either by each individual shade in the pan or mixed all together for an all over radiant look and who doesn't want to look radiant right? The packaging on this product is also super sleek and luxurious, i happen to be a sucker for gold metallic packaging ha! 

Missed Monday's post? Catch up HERE...

xo.

THINGS I'M LOVING ON ASOS RIGHT NOW

Hello everyone! Just recently i have noticed there are a ton of great items on the ASOS site, both ASOS own brand and a bunch of other brands. I have also recently made a cheeky little order (some items included in this post) but there are still a handful or two of things i want to get. That being said for today's post i thought i would share with you some of the things i am loving on ASOS right now...

1. asos design denim shrunken jacket | £32 |

So this denim jacket was the first item in my basket and the main reason for browsing the sight at the time, because i was on the hunt for a more cropped style denim jacket and this one is perfect. I love this jacket, so much so i wore it the next day after it arrived especially worn with the sleeves rolled up slightly. I also love how this jacket is true to size and isn't too warm, it is in fact quite lightweight unlike some denim jacket.

2. asos fibbing studded black flat sandals | £14 |

These sandals were the next item in my basket as i actually tried to get them last summer but they only had wide fit left, although i have the nude pair in the normal fitting from last year. I literally live in flat sandals in summer as they go with pretty much anything and they are so comfortable, which is why i am glad they bought them back again for this summer. I have so many different pairs of studded sandals, as i love the Valentino vibe.

3. asos chunky round milky tort and flash lens sunglasses | £10 |

Putting these sunnies into my basket was a complete impulse buy as i didn't really need any new sunglasses but i am such a sucker for the whole tortoise shell finish, i love how these are slightly different as they have a flash lens which makes them super different to other pairs. I think these will be a favourite of mine this summer and for only £10, you can't really complain unlike if you buy a more expensive pair and they break.

4. asos design petite flutter sleeve tshirt | £16 |

As soon as i saw this detailed sleeve tee i thought how much this screams summer to me, especially paired with a cute pair of denim shorts/jeans or even white jeans. I am really loving wearing basics with a hint of detail at the moment, as i think it still looks effortless but still put together and with this style you can pair it with so many different things rather than with just one specific outfit. This t-shirt is also available in the regular fit too.

5. stradivarius pom pom basket | £17.99 |

I am completely obsessed with how much homeware ASOS now stock, from various brands such as stradivarius, typo, pimkie, ass & belle and more. Another thing i am loving at the moment is the whole woven style, especially this pom pom basket which i feel like you could use in so many different ways. I love how cool these baskets look with a throw/blanket arranged inside, but used as a plant pot is also super cute.

6. mac cosmetics | from £4.50 |

Another thing that i am obsessed with that is now stocked on ASOS is MAC Cosmetics, how cool is it that they are branching out and you can access it in so many different ways now? ASOS unlike some other online stores have such a wide range of stock, including new and limited edition launches. ASOS are also stocking mini/travel versions which you can usually only pick up from a MAC in-store or online.

7. sigma 3dhd black blender | £11 |

Another well known brand that ASOS now stock is Sigma, which i really want to give the 3DHD blender a try as so many people rave about how good it is. That being said i will pick one up next time i place an order, as i did recently only open a new beauty blender but this one is definitely on my to try list next and £11 is a good price.

8. adidas orginals white stan smith trainers | £70 |

Finally a pair of trainers i have my eye on to pick up next is this pair of all white Adidas Stan Smith's, as i love the whole all white trainers look. I know i already have a pair of all white Nike trainers which i love, but a girl can't have too many pairs of shoes right? 90% of the time i am all about comfort when it comes to footwear, unless i am going on a night out or for dinner in the evening something that is.

Catch up on my recent Topshop lust list post HERE...

xo.

CURRENT TOPSHOP LUST LIST | SPRING/SUMMER

Hello everyone! So the other day i found myself browsing the Topshop site, just because i thought it would be rude not to take a quick look and just like the other month i found myself lusting after quite a few things. A lot of the items on the site are perfect spring/summer pieces and as you will probably be able to tell, i am living for a lot of blush/nude tones with black because i just love the way they look together recently...

1. satin animal print pyjama style shirt | £34 |

I am loving the whole "pyjama" style shirts at the moment and i actually picked a couple up recently from missguided and also boohoo, with this type of shirt you can style it in so many different ways either dressed up or dressed down. This is also the style of shirt that looks good either tucked into a pair of jeans or a skirt, then you can also wear it normally without it being tucked in.

2. gold sheet mask by oh k! | £8 |

I have seen that a lot of sites/stores are now stocking this brand of sheet masks, including Topshop. I love a good sheet mask as they are super hydrating on the skin and this particular one really got my attention as it claims to help achieve beautiful glowing skin.

3. topshop beauty limited edition afterglow highlighter | £12 |

Sticking with the whole glowing theme, this time on the limited edition beauty section of the site this particular highlighter in the shade afterglow caught my eye. I have a couple of different highlighters in my collection from Topshop beauty and i love them both as they are easy to work with, also not to mention so pigmented that you will glow all the way to space.

4. happy two part nude slides | £22 |

As soon as the weather starts to improve and we actually get a little bit of nice weather in the UK, i will basically live in flat sandals and i have so many pairs but some are starting to need an upgrade. I am loving the whole slide sandal vibe at the moment, which they have a ton of great affordable ones in Primark at the moment but i have my eye on this particular nude pair!

5. leopard print peplum camisole | £19 |

I have mentioned the plain black version of this top in a previous post and how much i love that, then i noticed they now do it in different patterned styles too. I love how this leopard print is still a super spring/summer piece but also has some black incorporated with it, these tops are so great to just simply throw on with a pair of jeans paired with a leather jacket.

6. washed black super ripped jamie jeans | £46 |

Talking of jeans, i have been looking for a pair of washed/faded black jeans but with rips in for a while now yet i completely didn't even think that Topshop would have some, but they do and i really like this particular pair as the rips aren't just at the knee area. If you are like me and have short legs then you will understand the struggle with ripped knee jeans ha ha!

7. crystal denim jacket | £95 |

Sticking with the denim theme but this time a denim jacket i am literally so in love with, since the moment i saw it. I saw this crystal embellished denim jacket on Hello October's instagram and thought how perfect this would look with a simple all black outfit, paired with this. I think so many people have the same thoughts as i do, as the jacket is currently almost sold out.

8. sade chain shopper bag | £26 |

I spotted this bag on a sponsored post for Topshop, which is actually what prompted me to take a look on the site in the first place and i thought how perfect this bag would be for spring/summer. I love the mix of the blush nude colour and the rose gold chain detailing, what i also love about this bag is even though it is a shopper bag it actually has a zipped area inside which is a lot safer for when you are out and about. I am also shook that this bag is only £26, such a bargain!

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.   

AFFORDABLE MAKEUP | MARCH LUST LIST

Hello everyone! I have mentioned this before in a different post, how i feel as if drugstore/affordable makeup brands are absolutely killing the product quality game at the moment and i actually prefer i a lot of those type of products over some high-end brands. Last month and this month so far has seen so many great new product launches, which have left me lusting after needing them in my collection. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you my current affordable makeup lust list, consisting of a mixture of makeup and skincare products from either the drugstore or affordable brands...

1. maybelline total temptation palette | £11.99

Years ago now when Maybelline launched their "the nudes" eyeshadow palettes, i became obsessed with how amazing the quality was for drugstore. They recently released this new total temptation eyeshadow and highlight palette, which is filled with such a variety of different shades/tones and of course i am itching to get my hands on the warm toned shadows in the palette. 

2. morphe fairy dust lip liner pencil | £4.50

I love a bunch of different makeup products from Morphe and every single thing i have is amazing quality for the price point. They recently released a huge selection of lip liner pencils, which i particularly want to try this shade called fairy dust because i think it will be the perfect shade to pair with peachstock lipstick from MAC. 

3. superdrug vitamin e facial serum | £3.99

I have seen/heard quite a few people rave about how good using Vitamin E is for your skin, especially for helping with keeping the signs of ageing in check amongst other great skin benefits. That being said i researched and so many people recommended the Superdrug own brand version, which if it is good is a complete skincare bargain. 

4. makeup revolution créme highlight + contour kit in medium | £15

Recently Makeup Revolution have released a bunch of new amazing products, including the Fast Base foundation which i am living for and can't seem to put down. Another stick form product they have released are these creme highlight/contour kits, which come with a dual ended brush and it is giving me complete KKW dupe vibes. 

5. wet n wild photo focus foundation | $5.99

So this particular foundation has been on my lust list for a while now, as so many people have raved about it repeatedly but it is such a struggle to get a hold of in the UK (unless you want to pay over the extras on Amazon). If anyone knows a good site to get a hold of this from the UK, please tweet me because i really want to try it out. 

6. l'oréal glow mon amour champagne highlighting drops | £9.99

As well as Makeup Revolution, L'Oréal have also recently released a bunch of new products which are also very much about that glowing radiant skin and i am all about that look. Starting with these liquid highlighting drops, which i am really into using at the moment and this particular champagne shade looks simply stunning.

  

7. l'oréal back to bronze matte bronzing powder | £8.99

Another release from L'Oréal is this matte bronzing powder, which to me screams summer vibes (especially as it is infused with coconut). I love how this bronzer is matte rather than shimmery, for a natural sun kissed glow which looks like the perfect tone not too warm or too cool. They also have a new blush/s in the similar concept. 

8. makeup revolution nudes collection matte in the shade buff | £3

Yet another launch from Makeup Revolution, which is fitting in with this whole nude vibe that i am of course living for. The new nudes collection is full of both matte and gloss finish nude lip colours and i am particularly drawn to this shade called buff, also £3 for a lip product is a complete bargain.

9. bleach london illuminati illuminating liquid | £6

Another liquid highlighter that i have my eye on is this one from Bleach London, which i have never tried anything from the brand before but i have heard such good things. This illuminating liquid looks like such a simply stunning golden dewy shade, the only issue is that this product seems to be forever out of stock.

10. l'oréal smooth sugar glow mask | £9.99

So finally last on my current lust list is this new release in the line of face masks from L'Oréal, which i was obsessed with the glow clay mask from the original line of products. As i have more of the dry skin type, i need all the help i can get when it comes to getting radiant/glowing looking skin.

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

EARLY SPRING CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES LUST LIST

Hello everyone! I know Spring might seem a long way off, especially seeing as we are currently still shivering in the cold. That being said this past weekend whilst out shopping, i spotted a handful of new-in clothes/accessories on the high street that i instantly fell in love with and even more so because they are perfect for spring. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of the pieces that i have my eye on...

1. river island tie up block heel sandals | yellow | £42 |

So River Island is somewhere i haven't found anything i really liked for a while now, yet whilst visiting two different stores in town with my sister the other day i actually found so many items that i am completely in love with. First of all i am actually obsessed with anything this shade of yellow recently, i think it is stunning just like these block heel sandals are and i think they would be a really great wardrobe staple for spring/summer this year.

2. topshop pretty trim bardot top | coral | £22 |

When i first walked into Topshop this is actually the first thing that caught my eye, as it is not only beautiful but this style of top is what i love for spring/summer time and it is so great for throwing on with a pair of black jeans (or white in the summer).

3. silkfred san diego shirt | leopard | £37 |

This item is actually a recently online discovery from Silkfred and this blouse/shirt immediately caught my eye, because of the beautiful style of leopard print. I think this item is something you can easily dress up with a leather skirt or trousers, then down with a pair of black ripped jeans. I also have my eye on a black and white spotty blouse, which i would probably style in the exact same way as this print. 

4. topshop olive gem embellished cross body bag | pink | £29 |

Back to Topshop and this is bag one of two i love from there at the moment, in fact every single time i head into a Topshop i find myself looking at the bags and i always like multiple styles each time. I must say cross-body chain bags are always a favourite of mine, as they are easy to carry and perfect for both day and night.

5. river island black gold tone double ring belt | black | £12 |

There are actually a few different brands stocking "gucci belt" dupes such as Primark and H&M but i have to say this River Island one has to be my favourite, not to mention the one that is in-expensive but really good quality. I really love the way this looks with an all black outfit paired with a belt like this, i think this belt with black jeans, tee and the yellow block sandals would go great together.

6. topshop "peachy" motif t-shirt | black | £14 |

Whilst on the subject of black tee's, a t-shirt that caught my eye in Topshop is this black cropped tee with a sweet as a peach motif on it. I am such a sucker for anything peach designed for some reason, it just gives me serious spring/summer vibes. I would pair this super casual with some high-wasted jeans or leggings.

7. h&m polarised sunglasses | beige | £34.99 | 

Earlier this month i shared a pair of sunnies in my "february must-buys" post but since then i actually came across this luxuary h&m like premium brand sunnies, which i actually prefer. I like how they are still the style/design i would go for and what suits me best, but this pair is lighter in colour and i think they would make more of a statement paired with certain outfits.

8. silkfred faux suede jacket | blush | £45 |

Another item that happened to catch my eye whilst i was browsing on the Silkfred site, this time this faux suede jacket in this beautiful blush shade. I think this style of jacket is perfect for spring to just throw on when it is still too cold not to wear a jacket or something, this blush shade also fits in perfectly with a lot of my clothes already in my wardrobe therefor making it the perfect spring staple piece.

9. topshop seline cross body bag | yellow | £25 |

Finally we have the second bag of the bunch that i have my eye on from Topshop, this time in this beautiful yellow colour again. They actually have a similar style in River Island also, but if i am being honest i prefer this one as it has the beautiful gold detailing on the front and the River Island one is just plain. I also like how this is half "leather" half suede unlike the River Island one which is all suede effect, i just feel like the Topshop version would be a lot more practical and stay in a better condition longer.

Catch up on my recent "february must-buys" post HERE...

xo.

MY FEBRUARY MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES + BEAUTY

Hello everyone! So last month i shared a different style of post to my blog, sharing my must-buys for the month of January. This post included some of the items i had recently picked up or some of the items that i wanted to pick up during the month. With that in mind and seeing as it is now February i thought i would share this months must-buy items, from clothing to accessories, tech items and of course beauty...

1. | boohoo suedette biker jacket | £38 |

I have seen quite a few different "suedette" style biker jackets including a khaki coloured one which would definitely break the bank, that being said boohoo has a similar style jacket for a lot less and it comes in a few different colours. I love this neutral coloured one, as well as the black one!

2. | lush cosmetics tisty tosty bath bomb | £3.50 |

There is only one thing better or equally as good as Christmas products from Lush and that is Valentine's day, Prince Charming has been my favourite shower gel for years but i believe they have stopped stocking it now. Even though this has happened there is a bunch of amazing smelling products including one of my favourite bath bombs at the moment!

3. | skinnydip dalmatian card holder | was £8 now £5 |

Ever since getting my new purse, which i shared in last months must-buys i have been struggling for room for all of my cards so i decided i definitely needed to pick a card holder up. I fell in love with how cute/classic this one from Skinnydip was and it is so in-expensive. 

4. | adidas originals campus trainers | £55.99 |

I have been lusting after these trainers in this icey pink shade for so long, that it just got ridiculous that i didn't buy myself a pair already. I have recently really got back into wearing trainers more, they are just so comfy and look great with so many different outfits!

5. | h&m beauty warm desert blush | £8.99 |

I have heard so many different things about H&M makeup, that i really want to give some things a try. I love how a lot of the packaging is giving me Tom Ford makeup vibes but for a lot less money, especially this blush shade which really has my attention.

6. | le specs liar liar cat-eye sunglasses | £40 |

I recently broke my current sunglasses which i loved but i wasn't all that mad, because they weren't every expensive. So i decided to go on the hunt for a new pair and fell in love with this surprisingly cheap for net-a-porter and they are my favourite style and tortoiseshell print.

7. | the man in the black suit kindle book by sylvain reynard | £4.66 |

So i have recently started to read this book which i mentioned in my recent "books i want to read in 2018" post and oh my oh my, i am equally as hooked/obsessed as i was when i read Gabriel's Inferno by the same author. Definitely a must-read book this month!  

8. | lancome custom highlight drops | £26 |
I am completely obsessed with liquid highlighters, so naturally when i laid eyes on this new launch from Lancome of course i was going to want to get my hands on some. There is four different shades available but my favourite by far is the shade called golden glow.

9. | prettylittlething black oversized knitted jumper | £25 |
Everyone needs that basis black knit in their wardrobe and mine is in need of being replaced, more specifically with a more thick knit and this one from PLT is perfect for that. I love jumpers from the brand as they are such great quality, wash nice and aren't expensive!

10. | skinnydip pretty cute iPhone phone case | £6 |
I recently picked up a new phone case from my favourite place to get them from and that is of course Skinnydip, because of how many cools prints they have. I actually had my eye on this "pretty fucking cute" one for a while now, so seeing as it was in the sale i couldn't resist!

11. | yankee candle rainbow cookie candle | from £1.71 |
Finally i am completely obsessed with the new scents launched on Yankee Candle, especially this rainbow cookie scent. This scent is two of the types of scents i love together both sweet and fresh, as it is infused with soft vanilla, citrus and peach. The packaging colour/design also!

Catch up on my january must-buys blog post HERE...

xo.

WHAT'S ON MY BEAUTY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

Hello everyone! With Christmas Day only being one week away, i thought it was about time that i shared what has been written on my beauty Christmas wishlist to Santa this year. Obviously now that i am older i don't post a letter off to the North Pole, instead i tend to drop "subtle" hints on what i would like instead.

1. | jouer cosmetics powder highlight trio gift set | £35 |

If you have read quite a few of my posts then first of all you will know how obsessed with highlighters i am, second of all you will know the shade Topaz from Jouer is one of my favourites. That being said mine is actually broken so it now proves difficult to use it, so i would love to get my hands on this trio of the highlighters this Christmas as i would not only have a new Topaz but also the other two shades from the range.

2. | bobbi brown luxe lip colour lipstick | £27 |

If anyone is stuck on what to get me for Christmas, the safe option is a lipstick and more specifically a nude lipstick and i am obsessed with how beautiful and perfect this new Bobbi Brown luxe lip colour lipstick is, from being the perfect nude/pink shade to its equally beautiful packaging.

3. | zoeva matte eyeshadow palette | £18 |

When it comes to eyeshadows i am all about the warm tones and the warm neutrals to be more specific. so when i spotted this new eyeshadow palette from Zoeva i instantly fell in love and it is perfect as recently i am obsessed with a warm matte eye look.

4. | zoeva aristo blush palette | £13 |

I have mentioned several of these little trio "blush" palettes from Zoeva, as they are some of my favourite things out of my whole collection. The quality/formula of the powders are simply beautiful and not to mention super easy to travel with, as they are so compact. The thing that attracts me to this new one the most, is the highlight shade as it looks stunning!

5. | bareMinerals gold obsession chandelight glow illuminator | £32 |

Talking of highlighters and yet another one that i am lusting over, is one from bareMinerals which is a brand i have become obsessed with this year and i use their bronzer every single day. This is such an amazing gift to give/receive as it is not only boxed beautifully but it is also limited edition for Christmas time only.

6. | gucci bloom eau de parfum | £52-£99 |

Who doesn't love to receive perfume for Christmas/Birthday's? because i know i do, as perfume can be expensive and who wants to spend that themselves right? I actually have my eye on a couple of perfumes that i love the scent of, this new one by Gucci is one of them (i love the fresh scent and packaging) and i also love the lancome la vie est belle too.

7. | ghd white platinum styler | £165 |

Finally we have something on my wishlist that should probably be at the top, as it is the thing i am most desperate for and that is a new pair of straighteners. I have honestly had mine for so long now and i can tell they are on their way out now, so that makes me desperate as i can't live without one. I have always used GHD ones, as they just work the best with my hair. Even though it is the most expensive gift on the wishlist, it is the thing that would get the most use.

Catch up on last week's blog post instalments...

| current non-beauty favourites | christmas pinterest diy inspiration | my favourites picks from my beautybay (30% off black friday) order |

xo.

PRE-FALL WISHLIST

Hello everyone! Seeing as we are now well into August (aka basically the last month of summer), the summer sales are in full swing and all of the autumn/winter pieces are starting to come out. I have already seen a bunch of pieces both beauty and style related, that will be perfect for the transition time between late summer and autumn. So for today's post i thought i would share those particular pieces that i am lusting after.

1. smashbox photo finish primerizer
The lazy girls perfect skin-prep products, as it moisturises and primes in one.

2. estée lauder double wear nude water fresh foundation
I am a huge double wear fan, so of course i need to try the new nude water fresh version.

3. charlotte tilbury eyes to mesmerise in the shade marie antoinette

4. becca light chaser highlighter for face and eye in the shade champagne dream
I mean, who doesn't need more highlighters in their collection?

5. urbay decay naked heat warm eyeshadow palette
This palette scream autumn as well as being my kind of shades, but it is currently OFS!

6. peter thomas roth water drench cloud cream
With the weather transitioning it can be hard on dryer skin types, this would be a saviour.

7. too faced melted latex liquid lipstick in the shade bite me

8. bareMinerals gen nude matte liquid lipstick in the shade bo$$

9. boohoo pearl oversized denim jacket
I love this particular denim jacket with the pearl detail, great for styling a plain outfit.
10. topshop ria floral cross body chain bag
How luxurious and chic does this Topshop bag look? It also comes in black but i love the white!
11. asos black lace up pointed ballet flats
12. river island beige tortoiseshell oversized sunglasses
As these are a beige tortoiseshell with dark frames, they will pair with autumn outfits.
13. boohoo off the shoulder jumper
14. river island light blue 3D flower crossbody bag
Another super chic bag, i love how similar this bag shape is to the Givenchy Pandora bags!
15. missguided double collar tie belt mac jacket
16. forever 21 contemporary open-knit cardigan
I love this particular colour knit during the autumn, as it suits my skin/hair tones and my favourite way to style a cardigan like this is with a plain black top and black jeans!

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TRAVEL WISHLIST #3

Hello everyone! So just a little over a year ago (last summer) i posted two specific posts talking about the places on my to go list, which you can catch here and here if you haven't done so already. Saying that it has been over a year i thought it was time for an updated version, as some new places have been added to the list including places over seas and places that aren't too far from home, as well as somewhere i want to re-visit.

Even though i have already been to Ibizia, i have only ever gone to San Antonio which is notoriously known for being lively with numerous café's, bars and clubs and that was totally fine for me a few years back. Now i want to head back and see the Old Town and have more of a scenic/relaxing holiday on the island. 

Considering Scotland is only a few hours drive away or a short plane/train ride away, it is a fact a place i am yet to visit and i even have family there. Edinburgh seems like such a beautiful city full of history and culture, but i think the Harry Potter fan inside of me is most excited about going to the graveyard where Tom Riddle is ha ha.

San Francisco is one of those places every time i see a picture or something on TV, i lust after going there because it just looks so beautiful. I would love to do all the generic touristy stuff like seeing the golden gate bridge, the painted ladies, riding through the city on one of the trams and visiting lombard street of course.

Finally on this list we have Budapest, please tell me i am not the only person who gets the George Ezra song stuck in their head when i hear the place mentioned? Budapest is another one of those cities that i can't wait to visit for its beautiful buildings, culture and of course the ever so famous snéchenyi thermal bath (spa).

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SEPHORA ONLINE WISHLIST

Hello everyone! Fellow non-american/countries that don't have easy access to a Sephora store, all feel the pain and have serious makeup shopping envy. Now shopping on Sephora to the UK can be as easy as ordering from Superdrug, for a flat rate of £6 shipping on orders over £75 and no extra delivery charges, on arrival - YAY! With that in mind i have so many products that i want to try out/have been wanting to try for a while.

1. marc jacobs dew drops coconut gel highlighter in the shade dew you
I am really into liquid highlighters/illuminators just recently, as i have mentioned in a previous post that you can catch here. With that in mind i thought how stunning the swatches are for this new one from Marc Jacobs, plus i have really wanted to give something ago from the makeup range for the longest time now. (RRP $44)

2. nars dual-intensity blush in the shade fervor
I am a huge fan of the brand NARS and so many of their products are my go-to products, so expect to see a couple in this post. The ever so famous "orgasm" blush is one of my favourite blushes, which is from the original blush collection but these dual-intensity blushes really intrigue me and this shade even more so. (RRP $45)

3. NARSissit loaded eyeshadow palette
Another NARS product, a new limited edition eyeshadow palette is seriously beautiful and is filled with colours that i reach for all the time. Finding this in an eyeshadow palette is hard because usually in a palette, there will always be one or two shades you would never reach for. (RRP $59)

4. tarte rainforest of the sea water foundation
I have seen so many people say how good this foundation is, so i am so intrigued to give it a go and i am all about that coverage but with a light-weight finish. The packaging also looks stunning, along side its pipette applicator which i am a fan of. (RRP $39)

5. bite beauty the lip pencil in the shade 060 pale nude
I have wanted to try something from bite beauty for so long now and even more so now, since i saw someone on snapchat swatch this particular nude lip liner. This is literally the definition of a perfect nude lip liner to me, pale pink nude shade with a creamy formula. (RRP $18)

6. nars laguna liquid bronzer
Yet another NARS product this time one of my favourite bronzers of all time but in liquid form, something i have really gotten into using recently (cream/liquid base products). I love how the packaging is also like my favourite "all day luminous weightless foundation", but in this sleek black and gold packaging with a pump. I definitely think this would be a perfect summer go-to bronzing product. (RRP $40)

7. marc jacobs enamored hi-shine lip gloss in the shade moonglow
Finally on the makeup front we have another Marc Jacobs product, but this time a stunning nude pink shimmer lip gloss (my idea of lip heaven). I have seen quite a few people wearing this gloss on social-media and it looks simply beautiful. (RRP $28)

8. milk makeup hydrating oil stick
So many people across the beauty community that have talked about/used milk makeup seem to talk about their famous blur stick, but this hydrating oil stick really caught my eye. I think this would be an effortless product to use, when you need that instant hydration and don't want to spend time waiting for it to sink in. (RRP $24)

9. sol de janeiro brazilian bum bum cream
This body cream seems to have become a must-try product from Sephora just recently, so it really has be wanting to give it ago. Firstly how cool is the name of this product? Second of all i am all about that instant moisture. without having to wait for it to sink in and you are left feeling sticky not moisturised. This product is also suppose to be really good at firming the skin, which is suppose is the meaning behind the title bum bum. (RRP $45)

10. sephora collection sheet face masks
I think if you visit/order from Sephora, it is necessary to give these sheet mask a try and the come in so many different variety's all depending on your skins need. I have actually tried one of these from a friend before and i really liked it, i just wish they were much easier to access because i really prefer sheet masks now over a traditional mask. (RRP $6)

11. tarte rainforest of the sea drink of h20 hydrating boost
Sticking with the hydration theme, which is something i need help to keep my skin hydrated because my skin-type is normal to dry. So many people rave about how good Tarte's skincare range is as well as their makeup, which makes me want to try it even more. (RRP $39)

12. moroccan oil pure argan oil

Since the beginning of this year a lot of you might know that i have really gotten into using facial oils/more oil based products, to really help with keeping the skin hydrated. Argan oil is one of my favourite types of oils to use and this one really caught my eye, as it is a multi-purpose oil that can be used on your face, hair and body. Also what i like about this product is that it is 100% argan oil, with no other ingredients added. (RRP $52)

13. glamglow glowsetter makeup setting spray
Finally i know glamglow are famous for their super cool face masks, but they recently launched a makeup setting spray which is something i have really got into using more frequently. Knowing how good the face mask range is, then i have high hopes for this one. I am all about that dewy/glowy finish to the skin. (RRP $32)

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