April Wishlist

This month's Wishlist has a bit on American theme going on, I'm going on holiday to the US for about 2 and half weeks in April and there a definitely a few bits and bobs I want to pick up when I'm there...

Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Mini - $265.00

I really cannot decide whether to be naughty when I go on holiday and splash out on this gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff bag, I don't really have any small handbags so this would be perfect to carry around in the summer. I would get the black one as I could wear it with everything and I love the gold hardware on it too. What do you think - to buy or not to buy?

Marc Jacobs Beauty - The Lolita Palette - $59.00

Ever since Marc Jacobs launched his make-up collection last year, I have been dying to get my hands on some pieces- especially this palette called The Lolita. From all the reviews I've read they seem to be amazing quality eyeshadows with good pigmentation. Its has a mix if shimmery and matte neutral colours which I know I would get a lot of wear out of. $59.00 sounds like a lot but if you convert it into pounds it works out at being about £35 for 7 eyeshadows, in MAC the same amount of eyeshadows would be £70- that is my justification for buying it anyway!


Kate Spade New York Map Scarf - $128.00

This actually also featured on my December Fashion Wishlist but here it is again as I might get a chance to buy it this time. I love the bright yellow and contrasting black; I think it would be perfect for spring, and I also adore the detailed Manhatten map on the scarf as well. It's so unique, I've never seen anything like it before. As much as I love this scarf, I think this one will be staying as a wish- otherwise my America shopping list will be far too long and expensive!


Sophie Kinsella- Wedding Night - £5.99

It's time to stock up on some holiday reading books so I was really pleased when I saw Sophie Kinsella has released a new book. I love her books, the Shopaholic series where the first chick-lit books I read when I was 12 or 13 and I've loved all her books since. I know they are not the worlds most high-brow and intellectual books but they make really good holiday reading. 

New Look Black and Gold Cat Eye Sunglasses - £9.99

I want some cheap sunglasses to take on holiday as I don't like taking my expensive ones on the beach where I will most likely lose or sit on them. I love cat eye sunglasses at the minute, I think they look super chic and elegant and at £9.99 you can't really go wrong. 


Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturising Balm - £35.00

I am always on the hunt for a new moisturising foundation as I have never found one I have completely fallen in love with, I think this Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser will be the next one to try. Again, I think this one will remain a wish this month as I have given up buying make-up for lent (this rule only applies on British soil - I can still buy make-up when I'm in America!) but I think I will definitely be buying it next month.

Emma Hardie Cleanser - £34.00

I keep hearing good things about this cleanser and I think it's only going to be a matter of time before I cave in and buy it, my Dermalogica cleanser has just about ran out too so April will be the perfect time to buy it. 

Sephora Classic Mineral Powder Brush #45 - $24.00

I saw this featured on a post by one of my favourite beauty bloggers ViviannaDoesMakeup. She describes it as a buffing brush that can be used for all different types of make-up, including liquids, powders and creams. I've had a few Sephora brushes before and they were all really good quality so I think this would be an all-round great brush to have in my make-up collection.

What is on your wishlist this month? Also, don't forget to check out Sophie's March Favourites here!

March Favourites

Is it me or do the months keep going by more quickly as the year goes on? I've loved so many things in March but I've selected some of my distinct favourites that I haven't written loads about before. Here are my favourite things from the month of March.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers and The Falsies Mascara

I love this combo of my new Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers and The Falsies Mascara. They work so well together and make my eyelashes look so much better than before. I can really see a difference, my lashes look instantly longer and fuller. Although the eyelash curlers are quite expensive (£20) I think they are worth it because they work so well and I guess it's not so bad when you use a drugstore mascara (that's my excuse anyway). 

Real Techniques Brushes

I've had these for a while now, but they still continue to be my go-to makeup brushes and I've been using a wide range of the collection through March. I have 6 brushes in total (Expert Face, Blush and the Core Collection face set) but my favourites are the Expert Face Brush, the Blush Brush, and the Small Tapered Brush. I use the Expert Face Brush to apply my Nars Sheer Matte Foundation. I think it blends the foundation really well and allows a good, even coverage. I use the Blush Brush for blusher (obviously), but specifically my Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Blush because it's so big it's great for sweeping colour across the cheeks. I love the Small Tapered Brush for applying highlighter to my cheek bones and to highlight underneath my eyebrows and it can be used for contouring with bronzer too (who doesn't love a good multi-tasking product). Also the brushes are so inexpensive compared to most brushes out there and I think they are just as good. 

Essie Nail Varnish in Over The Edge

I love Essie Nail varnish and I went to Boots recently during their frequent 3 for 2 offers and decided to get this with the other 2 products I had chosen. This is a gorgeous dark silver/grey colour with a very slight sparkle. It applies really easily and is a great metallic colour for any season. It also lasts a long time with minimal chips which is why I love Essie!

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Rose in Tension

I absolutely love this lipstick! I can't get enough of it. It has been my go-to day lipstick nearly every day for the month of March. It's a really nice berry colour that just adds that extra pop to everyday makeup. I love that it's a sheer colour too so can be built up but is also moisturising. The packaging is also so beautiful, with the same colour as the product on the outside. I really want to try the Volupte Shine in some different colours too! 

Juicy Couture Earrings

I purchased these earrings a few months ago in New York and completely forgot I had them. I decided to wear something different as I always tend to wear the same Marc Jacobs studs everyday. These earrings are so cute though, I love the little signature Juicy Couture crown on them. I've worn them almost everyday in March because they are so easy and simple but pretty at the same time. 

Sex and the City

I think this is a favourite for both me and Jess this month. After many recommendations from Jess and us watching the first movie together (and loving it!) I decided to give the actual TV series a go. I can't stop watching Sex and the City! I'm obsessed. After a few weeks of watching it I only have 4 episodes left and I'm devastated that it's nearly over. I love the whole New York aspect of the show, seeing them in real places and restaurants and of course the shoes too! Me and Jess have actually figured out who which character is in our friendship group (I'm a Carrie). If you have some spare time or are struggling to find something good to watch that's easy and fun then definitely give Sex and the City a go!

What were your favourite things last month?