Current wish list

Today's blog is all about the things that I would love to buy if I had endless money!

1. Benefit Candy-Coated Countdown advent calender

I think this is really fun and would be so exciting to get a little beauty present every day up until Christmas. It costs £60 but the value of the products would be much higher so if you look at it like that it's a bargain! Other beauty advent calenders are available but I think this Benefit one looks really great.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Love Liberty (top) and Amazing Grace (bottom)

I am in love with this whole Charlotte Tilbury range consisting of 10 beautiful matte shades which are perfect for autumn. Coming in at £23 each they aren't cheap so even on my wish list I've had to limit myself to two choices and these are my favourites. They also come in this beautiful rose gold casing and I am a sucker for packaging which has made me fall in love with them even more!

3. Eyelure Pro-Lash Individual lashes in Fine to Full

I'm a big fan of fake lashes, it may be because my natural eyelashes are pretty rubbish but I think they just complete any eye make up and really open up your eyes. As much as I love strip lashes I think the individuals look much more natural and less obviously fake. I'm yet to try these out because I feel like they'll be really difficult but one day I will brave it and see how it goes!

4. Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs

This is the latest in the Daisy range of fragrances from Marc Jacobs. There isn't an awful lot to say about this one other than I absolutely love the scent. I tested it out in a fragrance shop and couldn't stop smelling it all day. It's a lovely fragrance that could be worn in the day or at night. 

5. GHD Curve in Classic Curls

If you're interested in this kind of thing I'm sure you'll be aware that GHD have released a range of curling tongs/wands which they have called the Curve collection. There are 4 different curling tongs/wands to create 4 different looks. Now I love the way my hair looks when it is curly but it just doesn't stay; I naturally have very flat, straight hair that is reluctant to do anything! Because of this I've been considering investing in a curling tong for a while now so I got quite excited when these were released. I've had my GHD straighteners for around 6/7 years now and they are still doing the job perfectly so I trust that the Curve collection will have the same staying power. I've decided that the Classic Curls tong is right for the look I'm aiming for but they have tutorial videos on their website explaining all of the 4 different looks for you to decide which is best for your hair.

6. Laura Ashley Lotion Dispensers

I saw these in a Boots magazine and I just think they are really pretty and would suit almost any room decor. They are also practical and will look a lot nicer that a line of half used bottles piled up on the side that I normally have! The picture isn't super clear but they have a really pretty design around the sides.

So there you have it, I expect most of these things will be going on my Christmas list and I might just treat myself to a slightly cheaper beauty advent calender in the mean time! If you enjoyed this post or have used any of these things then let me know in the comments below.

Take care ♥

September favourites

I can't believe September is already over and it's time for my September favourites but here they are...

I moved into my new house properly this month so I've rediscovered some old gems. The fake flowers at the back were a purchase from IKEA a couple of years ago and I love them because they are so simple, really brighten up a room and are much cheaper then constantly buying real flowers!

I think the strawberry doorstop in the middle is so cute and a lovely addition to any room; I can't remember where it was from but there are lots available in different shops.

 I also rediscovered the pink and black rose make up bag which I bought from boots about a year ago and is perfect for keeping all my make up nicely stored away and handy to pick up for weekends or nights away. 

Now, if you know me at all you will know that I absolutely love stationary, it's definitely a weakness of mine and when I saw this turquoise spotted notebook I had to buy it. It's from Tesco and was only a few pounds, it's lined and has a space in the top right corner of each page for the date which is a nice little addition. I justified the purchase with the fact that I have to write a dissertation soon so I obviously need somewhere to write down ideas and notes...

The tangle teezer also had to make an appearance in my favourites! It's working wonders on my hair and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

I've zoomed in on the smaller items just so you can have a better look.

I'm really keen on hair accessories at the moment and this tartan bow and cream flowery clip are easy, pretty ways to make your hair style look a bit more special. The bow is from Asda and the clip is from Claire's Accessories.

I picked up the Garnier Micellar Clensing Water because I've wanted to try it for a while and it was on offer so it seemed the perfect opportunity! I can honestly say it works brilliantly and I feel like it removes my make up much better than using make up wipes yet it is still gentle on the skin which is great.

And last but not least the NYC eyeshadow in 906 Luxury Reborn. This is just a great colour to use for lots of different occasions. It's great in the day but can also easily be dressed up for a night time look. 

So there you have it! All of my favourite things from September :) 

If you enjoyed this post or have been loving anything similar then I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

Take care ♥