THE BEAUTY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

Possible a little blogger cliche, today is the day in which I share some of the beauty picks on my Christmas Wishlist this year. Although, there are a few other bits on the list, and I would never expect to receive everything I asked for, but these are some which I thought I could share with you as the possibilities that I could be lucky enough to see under my tree.

Skin & Body 

Being a slight bit of an Origins fangirl I thought Christmas would be the prime time to get started with the brand. The face masks had always intrigued me, and so this Origins Mask Marvels Set was written straight on my Christmas list. You get 3 75ml face masks (the Drink Up Intensive 10 minute mask, Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask and Clear Improvement Mask) for £25. The value for money is what got me, with the 50ml masks being £11 individually anyway.

Another body set is the Soap and Glory Relaxstation Set which has again, an amazing value for money. This one comes in a £20, with a few full sizes, a few minis, a hair turban towel, and also a 'loofah' if that is what they are called? I must say also Clean on Me shower gel is a firm favourite of mine so a full size shall be well loved.

I guess this links into skin, which is MAC Fix+. I recenty watched a video where ViviannaDoesMakeup talked about stippling this on with a brush to take away any powder-cakeyness, and it drew me in right away.

Makeup

The Smashbox It's Your Prime Set has been catching my eye for a few months now. The thought of an under-eye primer makes me very excited, and I am an eyeshadow base junkie so that'll be used a lot. And then to top it all off you get the Photofinish Primer which has gained a bit of a cult-status by quite a few bloggers this year.

This Benefit Hot 2 Trot Set looks pretty darn good. You get a full size Bella Bamba box blush, alongside what I would call a deluxe mini of the Cha Cha Tint stain for lips and cheeks. Rolling in at the price of the blush alone, this isn't all that bad of a deal.

Finally for makeup we have the No7 The Eye Collection which in all honesty, I purely wanted for the Eye Blend and Contour Brush, but for less than double the price of the brush you get 3 shadows and a pencil smudgy brush in there as well, which is totally bargainous. 

Fragrance

Whenever I walk past The Body Shop all that pops into my mind is the thought of the White Musk Smoky Rose Fragrance which smells incredible. I cannot explain scents, so I won't try, but if this was to be under my tree I would be very, very happy. 


As I said, I am grateful for anything I receive as gifts from anyone, and the same goes for this year. 

What's on your wishlist?

 

 

Summer Wishlist: Sandals

Hi guys!

So, as the weather is getting a lot better, and we are finally seeing a bit of summer *touch wood*, I have been lusting over sandals. Megan from TheBeautyPier has been buying and wearing some really nice sandals, and I have also been obsessed with 'Lily Melrose' or llymlrs and the way she rocks the sandals, and I have really been inspired to get some sandals, and there is no better way to show which ones I am lusting after, than a wishlist post!

Also, if you do read Megan's blog a lot, you will know that on one of her wishlist posts, she did some really nice pictures, and I thought I would try it myself (but obviously giving her the credit!).

I love me some sandals! Haha :)

Pair 1:

These are like, amazing. I love the gold chunky small heel, and I really feel like this is something Lily Melrose would wear, and they would go with everything. I think that I would get a lot of wear out of these, and they are the most expensive pair in this post, but I feel like they are the pair I would want to buy the most.  In my opinion these are such a versatile piece. You can get them HERE

Pair 2:

The next pair are from ASOS, and I feel like I really should actually buy these, as they are now half price to £25 in the sale! They look really comfy again, and I have been into the gladiator style sandals, and the mix of different types of studs in gold and gunmetal is something else that makes me like these even more, as they aren't your typical gladiator sandals. You can get these HERE

Pair 3:

So, these are a little more interesting. I love monochrome, and I love these sandals. The price is great in my opinion considering they are from Topshop, and the quality looks so good! I think if I was to own a pair of these, I would also wear them a lot, because of the simple colour scheme that would match with everything!

These can be purchased HERE

Pair 4:

I really like these ones too. If you couldn't tell already, I am loving the chunky heels on the sandals, or a small height. I love the nude colour of these, and I thought that they would go so nicely with the colourful baggy comfy trousers I have from Primark - you see, I am planning outfits with sandals I don't even have! I like that there are some spiked studs as you can slightly see in the image, as it adds an edgy effect to the shoe. You can get these beauties from HERE

Pair 5:

Finally, you see these ones from River Island. I really like the look of these, as they are just a simple black gladiator sandal, but then they have a very small wedge on it. I seriously love them! These are so simple, but could also match with so many things! That is usually something I look for in shoes, because as I am a teenager, my feet could still grow, and I want to buy a shoe that I will get a lot of wear out of in the year or so that I would have to wear it (this is why, I normally live in Primark shoes aha!). These can be bought HERE

You can also see that I am loving the look of sandals that reach to the ankle area, as I think that they would look a little more flattering for me. 

So, that was my wishlist of all the sandals I have been lusting after this summer. Let me know in the comments what you have really been into at the moment for this hot weather, I love trying out new things! And, also, I am very excited to know that Baby Lips are now in the UK, so I will be hopefully getting some of them when they pop into stores in the next week or two (they are available online at the moment).

Thanks for reading, 

Lauren x

Beauty Wishlist #1

So, as you know, I am on a spending ban, and the reason for that is... I am going shopping with Megan in just under a month, so I need to save my monies, otherwise I will have a few pounds against her birthday money! ;). So, I would like to get a few beauty things, and some of which are going to be in todays post! If I want more things in the future, I will do a part 2.

Lush Tea Tree Water: £3.95 (100ml) - CLICK HERE

I have wanted a good toner for my skin for a while now, and as I never see a day without blemishes, this may help to clear them and soothe them, as it is tea tree. I'm not going to buy the hefty badboy, as I want to try it out first.

Nivea Caramel Lip Butter £1.99 - CLICK HERE

So, I have heard these being talked about for a while now, and sadly, I still haven't hopped onto that bandwagon. I will be shortly though, as I would like to try this caramel scented/flavoured one. Mmm! For £1.99 that isn't bad at all for a lip balm, and the tin is quite slim, so easy to carry around.

Maybelline The Rocket Mascara £7.99 - CLICK HERE

Okay, so when I saw this was released, I knew I wanted it instantly, but I held onto the temptation, and have waited until now, I saw that the Mega Plush mascara is now released in the UK, which I was really excited about, but I like waterproof mascara, and they don't have that, so this will be fine for me!

Essie Fiji Nail Polish £7.99 - CLICK HERE

So, what is there to say about this product? You probably all know about this polish, as it is so highly raved about on the internet, through YouTube and blogging. It is just a colour that I would wear all the time, and probably repurchase, as it is so pretty!

Rimmel Lasting Finish Blush in Live Pink £3.99 - CLICK HERE

This is a bargain. I love the Rimmel blush I own, and I want something a little brighter and more colourful for the current upcoming seasons. It just looks so pretty! I don't feel like I own a blush like this, as most of my pinks are either bubblegum, or super bright, whereas this is on the dustier side of things.

MUA Power Pout Lipstick in Irreplaceable £3.00 - CLICK HERE

At the moment, I am all about the sticks. Everyone and their mother is coming out with some of these, from Revlon, to Clinique, to Laura Mercier, to MUA. For £3, I cannot pass this up. I did swatch this in the shop I think and it was really nice. This is what I call a bargain.

So, that is what's on my wishlist, but I would like to know what is on yours in the comments!

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Bye! Lauren x

Topshop Wishlist #2

I love Topshop, but I only own a couple of items. This is soon to change though, as hopefully I will pick up something when I go birthday shopping with Megan and her mum. Go wish her a happy birthday in around a month! So, with me saving, the second best thing then shopping, is a wishlist, and that's what this post is for today!

Look at all these beautiful things!

I tried to get a mix of all the categories. Most of these are from the 'new in' section, so they will all be available, if you are interested. Everything is linked, so you can go and have a look for yourself, and see everything on the models, because they look a lot nicer!

Lip Bullet in There She Goes £8.00

This is a new product in the Topshop makeup line. I think these are like the balm stains everyone and their mothers are coming out with, but more like a lipstick form. The colour is super pretty, and I would definitely wear it a great deal in spring!

Knitted Fluffy Crop Top £34.00

This. Spring/Summer in a top. I don't like to wear crop tops, but on the model this looked great, and with something high waisted (disco pants be mine), it wouldn't show of much skin at all. Because it is knitted, I think it takes the thought of it being cropped is out the window.

Disco Treggings £30.00

These disco pants, are the one thing I WILL be buying when I go shopping with Megan. She has ordered some online, so as long as I get the all-good from her, about the quality and the fit, they will be in my shopping bag in a matter of seconds. Fingers crossed they have my size!

Edge Paint Satchel £28.00

A satchel is something I always have me eye on, and this one is more summery than your common black/brown. They also had an orange, a white and an bright colbalt blue colour. I liked the yellow/lime, as it was a less harsh colour than the other ones. I often find myself watching the Cambride Satchel advert, and I think that inspired me to want to buy one for myself! I expect that this will be pretty good quality, and for £28 it's not bad!

 HOULA Fine Stud Sandal £28.00

Finally, some shoes. I really like the gladiator type sandals, but I don't think I could pull them off if they went up to/past my ankle, so these ones are a more dainty subsitute. On the model, they look so pretty, and I think I could wear them with skirts, dresses, and even jeans. They are a really versatile pair of shoes, and the studs add a nice bit of detail on them.

So, that's my wishlist, let me know if there is anything you are lusting after be it from Topshop or somewhere else! I would love to know - it might make me want to get it!

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Bye! Lauren x