Wednesday (Saturday!) Wants #25

Well hello there, 

sorry this is late! 

Pic from www.hm.com

First thing I have been drooling non stop over is this amazing jumper from H & M.

I love how cute/hideous it is, the lovely mint colour it's in, and how the cat has different coloured eyes! 

At £24.99, this definitely wouldn't break the bank, and would keep me warm in this snow we are supposed to be getting soon! 

Pic from www.zara.com

Next, this pair of shoes from Zara. I love how casual yet cool slipper shoes look, and the sparkly red stones on these really add some colour and bling! These were £29.99,but are now £16.99.

Lastly, Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Emerald. Now, I would be the first to scoff at a green mascara, if I hadn't tried it on recently. When just added to the tips and lower lashes, this really gives a lovely look to the eyes. I'm not sure if I'm imagining it, but it seems to make the eyes seem brighter, and I really love the contrast of the green with my hair. Seems crazy, but this is definitely worth a look. £22.

What have you been eyeing up this week? Thanks for reading! :)

Wednesday Wants #22

Morning!

Here's what I am lusting after at the moment. My spending ban is actually over now (yay!), but I'm still trying to be sensible with my money, and am attempting to wait a while before purchasing products, and do less spur of the moment shopping. That's the plan anyway!

First up, is this beautiful magnetic quad from Art Deco, by Dita Von Teese. It comes empty, but you can fill it with multiple combinations of blusher, eyeshadow and applicators. I love the packaging of this, and it has a really good sized mirror inside. I'm hoping to get one of these and fill it with eyeshadows. They have a wide range of colours, and I particularly like the matte mid brown shades (can't remember the number of it!).

This is £14 from Debenhams. The individual eyeshadows are £6.

Next up, a new product from Marks and Spencers. I'm very into my foaming face washes, and as soon as I smelt this one I knew I wanted it! It has quite a strong, herbaly smell, which may put off people with sensitive skin, but I love it! This has a minimum of 95% natural ingredients, and is free from Parabens, Silicones and Mineral oil.

This is £5 for 125ml from Marks and Spencers.

Lastly, is this Barry M nail varnish in Gold Mine. I have a lot of love for Barry M nails varnishes, and as the weather is getting more wintery, I'm getting excited again about festive nails! I've Googled this, and  the pictures look absolutely beautiful!

£2.99 from Boots.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to link any wishlists below, or let me know if you have any of these :)

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Wednesday Wants #21

Hello!

Recently I bought my first Zara thing, which was a shirt, which I loove. Since then, I've been stalking the website alot, and I keep coming back to one item- these shoes!

Pic from Zara.com

I've seen these on a few different blogs and people's youtube's and I think they're so cool! These would be so versatile, you could wear them with jeans, shorts, girly dresses, the list is endless! I love the little gold bit above the heel,  and the heel looks small and thick enough that I could probably manage to walk in them! Maybe. 

These are £69.99, which is isn't a bargain, but not as crazy as it could be! I am seriously thinking about buying these...

Pic from ASOS.com

Next up, somethig which is hideous and cool in equal measures! (Don't take offence to that if you love it, most of my favourite clothes are slightly hideous!) This very retro looking jumper is £30 from ASOS, and I think it would be really cute for lounging around the house :) I probably wouldn't wear it with the matching trousers though...

Pic from ASOS.com

Lastly clothes-wise, is this amaaazing shirt! This is by the brand Fairground at ASOS, and is so bright and cute, I really want it! The downside of this amazing piece, is that it will set you back £75, which is ridiculous. I don't think I can see myself ever paying that much for a tshirt, but maybe time will change my mind!

Pic from Renskincare.com

Lastly, and the only non clothing item, is this REN skincare set for blemish prone skin. I've heard so many good things about REN as a brand recently, and this is great way to try out a few minis and see if you like the products. This is £19 from Renskincare.com.

Anyone tried any REN skincare? And would you ever spend £75 on a tshirt?! 

Thanks for reading :)

Wednesday Wants #20 Fragrance Frenzy!

Afternoon :)

This week I am lusting after alottt of perfumes! At work the other day, I was asked to cover the fragrance counter for a bit, and I spent that time testing out every single perfume I could, and making a mental fragrance wishlist. 

Here are my favourites....

Excuse the terriblee pic!

First up, Taylor Swift's new (and first, as far as I know) perfume, Wonderstruck. This has top notes of Strawberry, vanilla and also includes freesia, amber and blackcurrant. On me, this fragrance reminds me alot of Britney Spears Fantasy and Midnight Fantasy, but no where near as sweet. This is very easy to wear, and I can't imagine anyone disliking it, no matter what your scent preferences.
£28.50 for 50ml at theperfumeshop.com

Insolence by Guerlain is an unusual fragrance. To my untrained nose, this smells just like Parma Violets, which is no bad thing! I've recently become obsessed with finding a new fragrance that is unique, and that wouldn't be worn by tonnes of other women wherever I go. I think this may be it, and it's going right to the top of my birthday list! It's quite a powdery number, as I've said, this has strong violet notes, but also berries, tonka bean, rose and sandalwood.

This is pricier, at £39.99 for 30ml EDP from theperfumeshop.com

Lastly, the new perfume from Lancome. I already love Midnight Tresor Rose, but I think this newer one has overtaken it in my favourites! As far as I know this isn't actually out yet, but I've had a few small samples of it, and I have never in my life had so many compliments on how I smell!  This has notes of praline, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean and pear. To me, this is similar to Prada's Candy, but not as sweet. On me, I feel this is quite musky. 

So, there we have my fragrance list! There are more that I want (Illamasqua Freak, Marc Jacobs Daisy etc..), but these are my pick of the bunch!

Anyone lusting after some perfumes? Or own any of these? :)

Thanks for reading!

Wednesday Wants #20 + Spending Ban Update

Hello!

My spending ban has been hard this week...for some reason, there are so many lovely products around that I have wanted to buy! I am only 40 days in (not even half way through!) , and I am hoping that by making this wishlist, it will get rid of my temptations to buy them! Not sure how that will work, but fingers crossed ;)

First up, OPI's Nail Envy. This is on the pricy side, at £18.65 from Boots, but I know alot of people say this has saved their nails. My nails tend to get to a certain length, stop growing, get really weak, then start peeling and breaking! It's not great. 

Next, Collection (not collection 2000 anymore!), Cream Puff's. These look like lipglosses, but have a more moisturising, cream texture, and they dry quite matte. I particularly like the colour of Angel delight, but they're all lovely, and smell delicious. I first heard about these through reading Jennie's blog, and they look gorgeous on her :) These are £2.99 (bargain!) from Boots.

Lastly, the River Island 'black high shine tube pants'. I've been really lusting after a pair of AA Disco Pants, but I just can't stretch to that much (£70!!) on one pair of trousers! I've heard from a few people that these are a good dupe, and the £30 price tag makes them all the more attractive :)

So that's what I've been lusting after this week! Anyone have any of these things? 

Also, does anyone have any Disco Pant type trousers?! I'm not sure what kind of thing I would be able to wear with them..any suggestions welcome! 

Thanks for reading! :)

Wednesday Wants #19

Evening all! 

Bit later in the day than I had planned to post this, but better late than never ay?!

Here's what I'm after this week...

 Firstly, this beautiful Marc B Amelia bag. This is a doctor bag, with leopard lining, and both a short and long (detachable) strap. I think quilted bags always look so classic and elegant, and the gold accents on this set it off perfectly. It's also available in Camel, which is also lovely. This is slightly pricy at £49, but I never mind spending a little bit more on bags, as I never go off them, and will use them to death.

Marc B Amelia bag- £49 from Topshop.com.

Next, something which has taken the Blogging world by storm, the MUA Undressed palette. I already own the MUA Heaven and Earth palette, which is such good quality, and I can't wait to add this to my collection! Supposedly a very good dupe or the infamous UD Naked palette, this is a fraction of the price at £4.

MUA Undressed palette- £4 (currently £3) Superdrug.

Lastly on my mind this week, is a Lush face mask, specifically Cosmetic Warrior. Designed to fight spots, but not be harsh and attack your skin, I think this is just what my spotty-but-still-very-dry-skin needs! Even though I've heard rave reviews about Lush face masks, I never bought one, so this is going to be one of the first things I buy once my spending ban is over! 

Lush Cosmetic Warrior- £5.95 for 75g

So, that's what I'm dreaming of this week! 

What's everyone else wanting? Thanks for reading! Feel free to link me to any wishlist style posts :)

(Late) Wednesday Wants #18

Mornin'!

This week I have been working crazy hours, and I managed to totally forget about my WW post!

I am obviously on my spending ban at the moment, which is going pretty well actually! I'm really enjoying using up products that I've got, and rediscovering old loves :)

Although I've been finding this ban easy this week, I've still been doing some online fantasy shopping, and the site I've been enjoying most is http://www.cutecosmetics.co.uk. This site specialises in cruelty-free, organic, vegan and natural beauty products. They also offer free standard UK delivery which is a nice bonus! So, here are the things that I have been putting in my basket ;)

Pic from Ebay

First up, the Korres lip balm in Wild Rose, £6.I love lip balms, and I've heard so many good things about the Korres ones. All of them look lovely, but rose is one of my favourite scents, and this looks like it would leave a lovely reddish tint to your lips.

Pic from Ebay

Next, another lip balm! Crazy I know. The EOS lip balm spheres are talked about alot on youtube/blogs and I want a piece of the action! I've heard lots of people saying how moisturising and lovely these are, they also look super cute! They come in lots of scents, but sweet mint sounds like my kinda scent. These are £5.95.

Pic from Konjacspongecompany.com

The Konjac sponges are something that I have been eyeing up for a while. Basically, they're a sponge made out of plant root, that you use to cleanse your face. If you want to add additional face cleanser/wash, then you can, but it isn't necessary. These come in different varities for different skin types, but I think I would start off with the Original/Pure version. These are £6 and should last for a few months.

Pic from Amazon

Lastly, this Bdellium Green Bambu 708 bent eyeliner brush. Now, I am useless at applying eyeliner. I dream of the day in which I can manage lovely eyeliner flicks! The shape of this brush looks like it would really help. This is £6.50.

So, I think a lil' online purchase from this site will be a must when my spending ban is over :) 

What's everyone wanting this week? Anyone own any of these products?

Wednesday Wants #17

Evening :)

So, I only blogged about being on my spending ban 4 days ago, but I've already had to fight a lot of temptation! I have realised just how impulsive my spending has gotten, as soon as I see a brand with '3 for 2' posters, or a new product launch, I seem to feel I need the product! But, so far, I have resisted the urge to spend! I still haven't got the hang of Polyvore, so I'm just gunna go old school with this post, and put individual pictures! These are the things that have been especially tempting this week...

First up, something I have posted about wanting before, the Maybelline Color Sensational Popsticks. There's no real logic behind wanting these, they're essentially very expensive lipbalms, but they look cool and smell amaaazing! Maybelline have been on 3 for 2 for a while in Boots, and it's ridiculous how often I have picked up three popsticks to buy, only to talk myself out of it!

Next, more Maybelline! These superstay tint glosses always remind me of YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis a Levres, but with not so fancy packaging! I have never seen the YSL stain/gloss hybrids, so I don't know if this is a good dupe type product, but with YSL being out of my price range (spending ban or no spending ban!), this Maybelline product is as close as I am going to get!

Lastly, the Rio Sonicleanse. I've heard various bloggers/youtubers talking about this, and it sounds as though it's a pretty good (and cheaper!), alternative to the Clarisonic. I've had awful skin recently, and it's made me think seriously about investing in one of these devices, because alot of people say they have made such a difference to their skin! So, this is likely to make it's way on to my birthday list!

So, that's what I'm wanting most at the moment :) I'm meeting my friend in town tomorrow, and we will probably just mooch around the shops, which could be dangerous! Fingers crossed my willpower will make an appearance!

What is everyone else wanting this week? Thanks for reading! :)

Wednesday Wants #16

Wednesday Wants #16 by rubesscoobs featuring a collared dress

Collared dress
£38 Topshop

Pleated dress
Was £32 now £15 Topshop

Collared dress
£38 Topshop

Cross back dress
£26 Topshop

Cotton dress
£36 Topshop

Studded Tunic Cover Up
£28 Topshop

Chalky Animal Flippy Tunic

Afternoon all! 

Another late Wednesday Wants this week! 

My excuse is that I sprained my ankle this week so I have spent my

time moaning, feeling sorry for myself and keeping my ankle elevated!

On the plus side, at least it's taught me that drinking lots and then 

attempting to walk in the rain isnt a good idea, in fact it just

leads to embarrassment. And pain.

But anyway! Back to the point :) Last week I showed you some going

out style Topshop dresses that I fancied,  this week I am showing you some 

more casual/daytime ones, also from Topshop. Unfortunately, in the week 

since I created this set, alot of the dresses seem to have disappeared from

the site! Some of the dresses I could only find in the maternity style as well, 

but I am assuming that the non maternity versions will still be in shops :)

My personal faves are the swan dress, and the studded tunic.

What's on your wishlist this week? Any tips for sprained ankles?!

Wednesday Wants #15

Hello!

So, I've been a very bad blogger, haven't posted in about a week! Terrible. No excuses really, just been working random hours, and lack of motivation. But I am back with a vengence now, lots of posts lined up :)

Anyway, on to this post! Recently I've been obsesed with Topshop dresses, so that is gunna be the theme of this WW.

Because there are so, so many dresses from Toppers that I love, I'm going to split them into two posts. This week I'm showing the fancier, more going out style dresses, and next week will be the more casual, day dresses. 

Topshop cocktail prom dress
£160 topshop.com

Lace dress
£48 - topshop.com

Sequin dress
£80 - topshop.com

Topshop cocktail prom dress
£125 - topshop.com

Dress
£48 - topshop.com

Lace dress
£48 - topshop.com

Multi Print Dress by Sister Jane
£68 - topshop.com

 Don't know why Polyvore chose to ignore the first dress, (thought I was getting the hang of

 it but apparently not!) so the first dress £78 from Topshop.com.

So, I promise not to leave it so long until my next post! Let me know what you're wanting 

this week, or if you have any of these dresses :)

Thanks for watching, Hope everyone is well! 

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Wednesday Wants #13

Hey guys!

Here is what I'm lusting after this week :) 

First up, this amazingly cute dress from Topshop. I've seen this on a few different blogs, and I think it's so cute and fun! It's on the pricier side at £48, but it's very unique!

Next, the Enrapture Encode totem hair style. Long name! This did the blogging rounds a few months ago, and was a real hit with lots of people! You can create lots of different looks with this (volumised curls, beachy loose curls, tight ringlets), as you can set each section to a different heat setting. Curls tend to be my go to look, but recently I've found I can't be bothered to faff around with my heated rollers, so I think this would be a great investment. Available at Argos for £59.99 ( Usually £74.99!).

Last up, Lush's Eau Roma water. Recently I've been loving the smell of rose (I'm secretly an old woman!), so it's mainly the smell that is attracting me to this! I've not had much luck with toners, I've found they dry out my face, and I'm not really convinced that you need them, but this one doesn't contain alcohol, so I think I'm going to try it and see if I become a toner convert :) I've also heard it's really nice to 'refresh' makeup, or just spray on during a hot day! £3.75 for 100g.

Thanks for reading :) Hope everyone is well!

Wednesday Wants #12

Morning :)

Since the weather has been a bit more summery recently, I've been really loving finding cute swimwear, like these..

These bikini bottoms are $84.99 (about £55 I believe!) which is quite alot, but they're just too darn nice! They also come with a matching top here, but I think the good thing about these is that you could pair it with any blue or white top, and save a bit more than the £60ish for the matching one!

How amazing is this one piece?! I'm really tempted to buy this one, although it will set me back around £80. Love all of the swimming costumes on Modcloth.com, they're deffo worth a look!

Last up, these fabulous shoes from ASOS. I saw these in an OOTD post on Coleyyyful's blog, and fell in love! I've always liked the look of boat shoes, the heart and polka dot details on these make them even nicer! The fact that they're only £20 is also a bonus :)

Has anyone ordered from Modcloth before? 

Or know of anywhere that sells cute (maybe slightly cheaper!) swimming costumes?

Thanks for reading :)

Wednesday Wants #11

Evening!

Took a little longer than usual to think of some things for my wishlist today, as I made a cheeky little online purchase yesterday, and got some things I'd had my eye on.

I SO nearly bought this along with my other bits, but I didn't want to make an impulse buy and then regret it. This top is £25 from ASOS.com and if I'm still loving it next week, I'm gunna get it!

I think this may have been in a previous wishlist, but I'm still really lusting after it this week! I'm looking for a nice, summery, every day fragrance, and this really fits the bill. Gorgeous Gardenia from the Flora by Gucci range comes in a close second, but it doesn't last very long on my skin, and is pricier!

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh is £48 for 75ml from House of Fraser 

Last up, the Sanctuary polishing hot cloth cleanser. I've been using my Superdrug vitamin e hot cloth cleanser for a while now and I absolutely love it, but I do fancy a bit of a change. This one sounds lovely, has got some pretty good reviews online, and with an ingredient called 'Gold of pleasure oils', who wouldn't be keen to try it?!

£10.20 for 125ml here.

Hope everyone is well, and enjoying the sun! 

Thanks for reading :)