Christmas Wishlist

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I am getting soooo excited for Christmas, I finally have all my shopping done for everyone and I am ready to relax and eat lots of lovely food and just chill out for the day! As I'm sure alot of Beauty Bloggers do, I have a couple of things that I would love to see under the tree, or hope to get in the sales after Christmas so I decided to share these with you! 

1. Origins Gin Zing Eye Cream

I've heard so many good things about this eye cream and I've had horrible undereye bags lately so I'm hoping this will be able to combat that! 

2. Nars And God Created Woman Palette

Oooh my, when I laid eyes on this during the Summer it was instantly love. And of course as with all things as soon as I decided I wanted it, it sold out! The lovely people at NARS have re-released it and I am dying to get my hands on it this time! 

3. Canon Camera

I've been lusting after a Canon for months now, and I think my poor mum has had enough of me stealing hers, so I think it's time I bought my own! I'm hoping to see one in a sale somewhere after the Christmas! 

4. Mi Mondea

These necklaces are just stunning, the rose gold ones are seriously on my wishlist! I love how you can customize these how you want. They have lots of different designs. I love the ones with quotes on them! 

5. Burgundy Converse 

I love these Winter appropriate converse! I'm pretty sure they have made an appearance in a wishlist before, and I just never got around to buying them. I am obsessed with Converse lately so these would get worn to death! 

 

6. Ikea Alex  

I spotted this on Essie Button's Vlogmas (which I am utterly obsessed with!) and fell in love! I was tempted by the original Alex but didn't have anywhere to put it because it was slightly taller. I'm hoping to re-do my room in the new year and would love to store my make up in this one!

So that is my Christmas/New Years Sales wishlist, what are you hoping to get this year? I hope you are all looking forward to the big day!

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No.7 Instant Radiance Highligher

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Yes I know..another highlighter. But in my defense I had a voucher that was due to expire so it would have been rude to let it go to waste really! So I found myself picking up the latest highligher offering from No.7. I am already a massive fan of their Skin Illuminator - which is remarkably similar to Nars Copocobana Illumintor FYI! So I had really high expectations for this new addition. 

This highligher is different to any I've tried before in the sense that it is in "stick" formation. It makes it super easy to apply to the tops of the cheekbones and down the centre of your nose. Also it is really hard to mess up with this method of application. One swipe on the areas you want to put it on and you are done. It easily built up if you apply in layers and blend in after each rather than just going crazy in one swipe! It sits really nicely on top of foundation, sometimes with cream products I find I have to be careful not to wipe off my foundation underneath but this stays put where it's meant to and doesn't move anything else! I also love the packaging. It is so compact it makes it perfect for going travelling with or just popping in your handbag if you want to apply more throughout the day!

So if you are on the hunt for a decently priced highlighter- look no further! You can pick it up online here or from any No.7 counters for €12.95.

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Maybelline Brocades Nail Polishes

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I think I have a new shopping problem...glitter polishes. I am on the hunt for my Christmas day nail-polish and I think I'm going to go for a glitter, so that of course means that I need every glitter polish that crosses my path. I swear I must have been a magpie in a former life. If it has a hint of sparkle to it I need it in my life! 

So when I seen these beauties on the Maybelline shelves, and then seen that they were on three for two..aaand then seen that you get a free Limited Edition BabyLips with purchase...well I couldn't just leave them behind could I?

The shades I picked were Foil Flash, Knitted Gold and Rosy Rosettes. I was most excited to try Knitted Gold because I thought it looked like a Rose gold glitter polish but sadly it wasn't exactly what I thought it was. It was alot more of a yellow gold than it showed from the bottle. Foil Flash has come up trumps though, one coat is really all you need of this beauty and you're sorted. I think this will look fabulous with a classic red varnish and this as your "bling" finger. And finally Rosy Rosettes, which is currently on my toe-nails (not the most festive choice) Loving this colour, again all you need is one layer and you're good to go! With a bit of Seche Vite on top and it looks gorgeous! I'm really impressed with the freebie too! It is Cherry Velvet, and I'm not usually a cherry girl but I'm quite liking this! 

What do you think of these latest glitter polishes? Any recommendations for a good Christmas nail polish for me? I still don't think I've found the one! 

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Festive Lip Picks

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As you all know I am becoming slightly braver with my lip colour choices the past few months, so I felt it was only right that I shared my picks now that it is coming up to Christmas party time! Plus it is actually my work Christmas party tonight and I am completely undecided which one to wear, so you guys can help me pick this way!

Korres Wild Rose Lip Butter
Starting off with the most moisturizing of my picks is the Korres Wild Rose lip butter. I have had the Jasmine version of this permanently in my make up bag the past few weeks but as it gets closer to Christmas I have dug out the Wild Rose version as it is more colour appropriate I find! I am such a massive fan of these lip butters. They provide amazing moisturise to your lips and a nice tint of colour too! I currently have my eye on the Mango version and the next time ASOS is having a sale I think I may have to just pick it up! 

MAC Ruby Woo
I got this as a Christmas present last year and it has been my go to red lipstick since. It is a matte blood red lipstick. Now when I say it's matte be warned...it is the matte-est lipstick I won and definitely the most drying! But for the colour I am willing to bring out a lip balm with me! It lasts for ages on the lips and it is my favourite red lipstick that I own!
 

MAC Rebel
My latest obsession the past couple of months has definitely been Rebel! It is a deep plum colour which I feel would suit a wide range of skin-tones, so if you are thinking about it I'd advise to go try it on in MAC just to make sure you love it as much as I do! This has a more moisturising finish compared to Ruby Woo so it is alot easier to wear!

Rimmel Big Bang Apocolips
This is something I may pop on top of Ruby Woo to give it a glossier finish or I would even just wear this on its own for a pop of colour. All the Apocolips are amazingly pigmented and longlasting on the lips. The colour range is lovely and they have some gorgeous red shades out for Christmas, I have my eye on Aurora at the moment which is a gorgeous raspberry shade! 

Bourjois Plum Russian Lip Crayon
Finally this is the lip product I have had in my handbag the past while. It is just so easy to apply, you don't even need a mirror you can't go wrong! It leaves a lovely glossy finish to the lips as well as a lovely tint of colour that you can easily layer up if you want! I am so glad Bourjois released this colour in the lip crayons because I was such a massive fan of them in Summer! 

So those are the lip products I will be reaching for the most over the holidays! Have you tried any of these products? What lip product will you be reaching for this festive season?

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Christmas Shopping Websites | Mary Jane Fashions

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This is the third and final installment of my Christmas Shopping Websites posts. I have actually saved my favourite until last. This is a website I have wrote about before here but I just had to share with you some of the lovely Christmassy pieces they have on the website now! The website is Mary Jane Fashion, and since blogging about it a couple of months ago they have some new stock that I am loving! 

They have some gorgeous women's comfy onesies which I just need to get my hands on for Christmas Day after dinner! The women's range of parkas on the website is brilliant too! I was searching for ages last year for the perfect one but on the website they have such a variety you will definitely find one for you!

A very unseasonal choice but I am absolutely loving this Daisy print jumper that's in the sale so I may just need to get my hands on that! Good news for us Irish girlies, is that Mary Jane Fashion offer delivery to Ireland so it is the perfect excuse to pick up something nice for Christmas presents or something to wear on Christmas day for yourself! 

*this is a sponsored post

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Christmas Shopping Websites | TJ Hughes

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Today's post is the second of the Christmas website shopping posts that I am doing at the moment. Todays website is slightly different from the last one and it is TJ Hughes. This website stocks everything from cheap mens trainers to portable fan heaters (Random I know but definitely essential in Wintertime!) 

The part of this website I was most interested in of course was the Fragrance and Beauty section (surprise surprise) they sell fragrances from Calvin Klein, YSL, Lactose and Diesel and Beauty Products from Sally Hanson, L.A. Colours, Baylis & Harding and L'occitane! All the products are really good value too! So its perfect for picking up a few stocking fillers from!  

Again unfortunately for us Irish shoppers it is UK only delivery but hopefully they will offer international delivery soon! 

*this is a sponsored post

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Christmas Shopping Websites | David M Robinson - Designer Jewellery

 

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I thought what with it coming up to Christmas and with all the stresses of buying presents for everyone that it would be nice to share with you some of the websites I have been browsing lately in the hopes of helping some of you out with your Christmas shopping! There are three websites in total and I'll be posting about them in the next couple of days. They all vary in prices and in themes so hopefully there should be something for everyone! 

Now the first website I want to share with you may not be in everybody's budget but if you want to splash out on someone I think this is definitely the way to go! I was recently trying to come up with some Christmas present ideas for certain people that are impossible to shop for (*cough Mother cough*) when I was introduced to the designer jewellery from David M Robinson website. I've literally fallen in love with all of the pieces on this website. They stock the most gorgeous women's Cartier watches which are definitely gone on my "When I win the Lotto" shopping list! Not forgetting the men in your lives they also stock Raymond Weil watches, so if your budget can stretch to something like that it will be completely worth it! My dad owns one already and he loves it! Another piece I have completely fallen for is this stunning "Flutterby" ring, everything about it even the name is cute! At the moment on the website I don't think they offer international delivery but you lucky ducks in the UK have free delivery and 6 stores that you can visit too!

Have you checked out anything from the website? What are your favourite pieces?

*this is a sponsored post

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