Currently Coveting | Beauty

I love a good wishlist. Despite the fact it's a wishlist and that these products remain solely in my future (hopefully), I just love having the motivation in front of me to save for what I want - and of course I lie to indulge in my favourite pastime of being an enabler to all of your lovely people. this is a currently covet list of all the beauty bits I've had my eye on for the past month or so.

Starting off with the most luxurious and in turn expensive item, the Sunday Riley LUNA Night Oil. At a whopping £85, this is definitely a Christmas gift idea as I can't see myself blowing that much on a facial oil. that being said, having ready the copious raving reviews, I do really want to try this and see if it really is worth the price. Following the skincare line, I've been wanting to try a good charcoal mask for a while now and this Origins Clear Improvement Clay Mask just keeps cropping up, it's not too pricey either for a mask so this may be my next skincare purchase. The same can be said for the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream - a cult classic that needs no explanation.

Moving on to base products and a foundation that everyone and their dog has mentioned since it was released, the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. I almost bought this at the weekend but the price made me flinch slightly and instead I opted to try out a Bourjois option instead (which I'm loving by the way!), that being said, I will add this to my beauty stash hopefully sooner rather than later. A concealer that I've wanted ever since I watched Sarah Ashcroft's makeup video, is the MAC Pro Longwear concealer and this is one I'd like to use to up my contour and highlight game immensely.

The final few products are ones that have received countless praise and hype and yet here I am, yet to try both of them. First is the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, which looks like the most beautiful highlighter ever and definitely one I need to add to my collection. they are quite pricey but considering how much you would used and the size, they look well worth the splurge. The Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade is another cult favourite and I am still torn between this of the Brow Wiz. either way, both look great and my brows definitely need them! Finally we have the Beauty Blender, something I don't need as I already own the Real Techniques version but by all accounts, the original is definitely better, though that's usually the case.

Are any of these products on your current wishlist? Or, have you tried any of them before?

August Wishlistin'

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This seems like a rather confused wishlist, what with the mix of an oversized knitted cardigan, sunglasses and open-toed flats. I think this is my way of trying to dress weather appropriately while secretly wishing it was Autumn - I'm over summer now. Is anyone else feeling ready for Autumn already? It's been rather cold and gloomy lately anyway so I think this wishlist is justified. Bring back coats, boots and lots of layers! 

I'm in need of...chunky knits, suede boots, lace up details, the perfect autumn hat, oversized sunnies and statement necklaces. 

What's on your wishlist this month? 

Neutral Tones | Wednesday Wishlist

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For this weeks wishlist it's a rather neutral one as these seem to be the colours I'm drawn to at the moment over my usual choice of black. Neutrals are great all year round but especially during the current months and they add a little bit of colour to your outfit without having to go all-out bright. This wishlist is rather accessories/shoe heavy as I've not really been feeling many clothes recently and instead have been looking towards shoes to fill that shopping void.

New Look is definitely my favourite place to buy shoes and they currently have a really nice selection of flats, including my beloved pointed loafers now in silver - these are a must buy for me. I also love these sandals, mainly for the colour, as they are rather relaxed and would be great to dress down any outfit. 

Moving onto the few clothing items I am liking and first up is these cross over type tops and this khaki version from River Island is my favourite, I really like the drop hem and the linen material. White jeans are another piece I've wanted to add to my wardrobe for some time now but finding the perfect pair is proving difficult, these from H&M come pretty close though. 

What's on your current wishlist? 

Wishlist | Birthday Edition

In just over a week I'm going to be turning the grand old age of 22 and as my main birthday present from my parents I'm actually going to see Idina Menzel live. I'm so excited as I loved her music even before she become widely known for her Frozen performance of 'Let It Go' - I'm clearly an old school fan. Anyway, despite that being my present I obviously have  huge list of things I'd love to receive but I thought I'd put this together in case any of you have a birthday in June also and are wanting a little bit of gift inspiration. 

The main things I have my eye on are this beaut River Island suede biker jacket, which would make the perfect spring/summer lightweight jacket - the cut and details are just fab - and the new Nike Huarache's in Pearl White. I've been coveting a pair of these for ages but none of the colour combinations really stood out to me until these appeared on my instagram timeline last week. The only drawback is that they are stark white so not the best in UK weather!

A controversial one is Kim Kardashian's book release, Selfish, which is essential an entire book dedicated to her selfies but I think it would make a great addition to my ever-growing book shelf. Then there's a lipstick I've had my eye on for some time and it's the Tom Ford Matte Lipstick in First Time that comes with beautiful packaging and an eye-watering price tag. 

The final few bits are this Marc by Marc Jacobs iPhone 6 case, a pink fringed bag from Zara and gem drop earrings from Topshop and a Cosmopolitan subscription as I've found myself picking up this magazine for a good few months now. 

Zara Wishlist

shirt | clutch | clutch | top | shoes | sweatshirt | top | shoes | bag

I'm currently on a spending ban after buying slightly too much already this month but I can still window shop right? I'm been loving all of the new pieces Zara has in at the moment so I thought I'd dedicate an entire wish list post to those lust-worthy items.

Zara always kills it in the bag department and this season seems to be no exception. They have the most simplistic clutches in at the moment that would just add a hint of colour or a chic accessory to any outfit and these two are definitely the ones I've got my eye on at the moment. they also do the turquoise one in orange/red, which I love too. There's also this Chloe-esque bag that I spied a few weeks ago and although it isn't the largest of bags for day-to-day, some days you just really don't feel like carrying much and this would be perfect.

As for the clothes, I love a good striped shirt and this asymmetric version is a beaut and would look great paired with black jeans, a leather jacket and the silver slip-ons. Outfit planning always begins with a wish list! I also love the quirky tops Zara does and these are definitely two of my favourites, the grey-marl is great and they are the perfect throw-on-and-go style.

What's on your wishlist currently?

Spring Wishlist

h&m knitted top | asos sunglasses | topshop necklace | new look dress | zara hairband | zara kaftan | topshop shoes | new look sandals | new look jumpsuit | topshop faux fur clutch | h&m sleeveless trench 

As everyone keeps mentioning, Spring is on its way and taking at glance at my wardrobe it dawns on me that it mainly consists of black, grey or the occasional white t-shirt. Not exactly spring/summer appropriate eh? It also contains copious amounts of jumpers and coats, none of which will help me very much in this somewhat warmer weather we seem to be experiencing here in the UK. 

I've been browsing online for a good week now and have picked out some of the key pieces that I think need to be added to my wardrobe in the not too distant future including a rather lightweight coat alternative in the form of this H&M sleeveless trench - I can envision this worn with a blue and white stripes top and blue jeans. Very spring-like. I've also been looking at dresses and jumpsuits and have picked out these two, both from New Look, as great options for both spring and summer. The jumpsuit I've had my eye on for some time now and the dress just reminds me of a less eye-wateringly expensive version of some Lavish Alice pieces I want. 

What's on your spring wish list at the moment? 

Wednesday Wishlist #23 | Savings

  vivienne westwood purse | topshop sporty trim sweatshirt | allsaints leather jacket | frends headphones | zara bucket bag | le specs mirrored sunglasses | warehouse sequin jumper

I'm on a bit of a savings mission at the moment, putting any spare money I get aside in the hopes of being able to buy a few higher priced items. Now I'm not talking hundred of pounds but just a few pieces that I've been lusting after for a while but the price tag is just slightly too high for me to justify buying normally.

The most pricey item on this wishlist is by far the All Saints leather jacket and this one is going to take some serious saving for. I've wanted a leather jacket for the longest time now and these just seem the best quality and I mean just look at all that silver hardware. I need this jacket in my life. I'm also on the hunt for a new purse. I currently have the Mulberry continental wallet in blush but in all honesty, I'm just bored of it after using it for four long years. I never keep purses for that long so it's pretty good going but it's definitely time for a refresh and Vivienne Westwood is just on point with various different colours and styles.

50 Shades of Grey | Wishlist

warehouse suede jacket, stella mccartney iphone case, topshop scarf, givenchy bag, H&M knit, whistles card holder, topshop tee, next ankle boots, river island fedora, stella mccartney sunglasses, thpshop earrings, zara suede shopper

Since the release of the 50 Shades of Grey film, which I'm sadly yet to see, it seems that everyone is hopping on the grey bandwagon and shops are definitely making the most of the rising trend. Despite my wardrobe consisting of mainly monochrome pieces, I don't actually wear grey that often but lately I've been coveting the chalky shade as a season transitional staple, especially grey and suede. I'm certain I'll be treating myself to the less pricier items on this wishlist at some point in the not so distant future. 

Wednesday Wishlist #22

jumper, iphone case, bag, waistcoat, bracelet, boots, bracelet, sweat, hat 

This is one of my favourite wishlist posts I've ever posted as I genuinely want each and every one of these pieces, especially the Topshop sweat, Missguided hat and H&M jumper. The sweat is rather pricey at £55 but I think you could dress it up with a leather skirt and loafers, or dress it down with leather trousers and converse - leather is optional of course, you could just go with a regular ol' skirt/jeans. The waistcoat I can imagine will go with so many pieces, especially striped shirts, which I'm loving at the moment. This is a New Look version but there's so many others around too if this one isn't exactly what you're looking for.

The hat and bag are exactly what I've been looking for in the sense of more structured accessories, the hat especially with the added feather detail would be a change from the floppy, over sized hat styles that I currently own. Black boots are a wardrobe staple for me and this pair are a great alternative to the chelsea boot with a slight heel and chunkier feel to them.

Wednesday Wishlist #21 | Topshop

coat, clutch, gilet, tee, cardigan, ring, boots, dress

 I have a rather on again/off again relationship with Topshop. Sometimes I go in store or online and see so many pieces that I want and other times I see nothing. Lately though I've been loving so much, so much so that I thought I'd dedicate a whole wishlist to the pieces I've been lusting after. Most of these have been found in the 'tall' section but the majority do come in standard and petite too, I just prefer to buy mine in tall if at all possible due to them fitting better.

The two pieces I have wanted for the longest time are the faux fur gilet and the duster-style trench, which both just happen to be the most expensive! Now the gilet is more of a want than a need as the colour is rather unwearable but I just can't get it out of my mind and one day, it will be mine. Same goes for the duster jacket, which would be a welcomed change from my usual monochrome wardrobe and a good alternative to the Topshop duster jacket I already own and love. 

I also added this lips clutch to my wishlist simply because who doesn't need a lips clutch in their life?!

Wednesday Wishlist #20 | Luxury Beauty

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 I haven't really bought much make-up this year and I realise it's only January but I've really tried to focus on buying ore key wardrobe pieces instead. This has lead to my beauty wishlist getting bigger and bigger and despite some of these being complete unnecessary splurges, some I feel are real face essentials like the Estee LauderDouble Wear concealer and the Mac 217 brush. Both are everyday type items, unlike the luxury selections being the Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita palette and the limited edition Chanel garden blush - aren't they both beautiful?! 

Next week's wishlist will be a drugstore wishlist/haul as I'm popping to Boots this week so stay tuned! 

Wednesday Wishlist #19

bag, scarf, shirt, boots, belt, shirt

I've been going slightly overboard lately with online shopping and so I've put together a wishlist of all the bits I'd love to buy (or at least find similar alternatives) before my temporary spending ban commences next month! I've seen so many of these cross-over shirts/blouses appearing on the highstreet but this Topshop version is definitely the nicest, I feel like it could be dressed up or dressed down quite easily. 

I'm also on a never-ending hunt for black boots and these Topshop beauties look like they would fill that void in my wardrobe for a while. New Look also has some similar pairs for a fraction of the price! Finally, camel is becoming my colour at the moment and what better way to inject it more into my everyday wardrobe than with a scarf like this one. I've seen camel scarves everywhere but this one just looks like it would be so soft...

Wednesday Wishlist #18 | Topshop Boutique

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I've only ever been lucky enough to buy one Topshop boutique item and that was during the major Christmas sales a few years back where I picked up a coat down from £150 to £40! Other than that I can't afford the unfortunately high prices but if I could, these are what I have my eye on currently with three normal Topshop bags thrown in for good measure.

This feature gilet is such a statement piece and I think this would look great paired with a black roll neck jumper, black ripped jeans and chunky boots - I may or may not have added this to my basket just in case I'm feeling spendy. Also, in case you couldn't tell from reading my blog regularly, or from this post alone, I have a bit of a thing for faux fur at the moment and these two bags and coat are must haves for me but maybe just one of them, after all, my wardrobe is looking awfully furry these days!

Wednesday Wishlist #17

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This weeks wednesday wishlist is one of my most exciting yet, it has several pieces that I just can't get out of my head, the main one being that beautiful Topshop floral fur coat. I can just picture so many different outfits with this, I think I might have to take the plunge and just buy it soon! The other thing that is a definate buy for me are these boots from New Look. They are availabe onlien from this week and I'm eagarly awaiting them as I just know they will be gone in no time.

What's on your wishlist currently? 

Wednesday Wishlist #16

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This weeks wishlist is a small but substantial one. I'm clearly getting in the winter mood (minus the shoes!) and so am on the look out for some key pieces. I own a lot of coats but I don't actually have a classic black one and this one from River Island would fit that bill perfectly, especially with the added addition of the fur collar. Another thing I love during the colder months is a big, oversized cardigan and this one from Topshop is a beaut and one that has been added to my basket promptly. 

Are you thinking about your winter wardrobe yet? What's on your wishlist?  

Wednesday Wishlist #15 | H&M

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H&M have been on point lately with their A/W offerings and it seems that everything I'm lusting after is of the neutral variety. Camel, brown and pink/grey thrown in for good measure! This is so unlike me  but it seems I'm moving away, slightly, from blacks and into more brownish tones to suit the Autumn months. Of course faux fur has to be included in my weekly wish list and this cream gilet is the perfect item that needs to find its way into my wardrobe asap! Knitwear is going to be my go-to wardrobe staple this season and H&M have the best offerings in my opinion; I currently have my eye on roll necks and this grey marl oversized cardigan. Cosy!

Wednesday Wishlist #14 | Accessories

sunglasses JEEPERS PEEPERS, loafers NEW LOOK, mittens WHISTLES, hat F&F, necklace TOPSHOP, backpack H! BY HENRY HOLLAND, bag ZARA, trainers ADIDAS, scarf DUNE

Finding the perfect accessories has been high on my list of things to buy recently so I thought this weeks wishlist should reflect that! Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks you will have seen that myself and almost everyone else out there has been having a moment with faux fur, so I thought it'd be only right to include at least two items for this category - mittens (of course) and yet another collar/scarf. This one from Dune is just perfect and has hints of Charlotte Simone without the hefty price tag! 

With regards to bags, I've been on the hunt for an everyday black bag for a while now that can fit in my everyday essentials - book, ipad, lunch, kitchen sink etc etc - and both of these bags, though very different, would fit that bill perfectly. Now just to decide if I go for quirky or super practical.

Wednesday Wishlist #13

jumper TOPSHOP, faux fur collar NEW LOOK, slip-ons RIVER ISLAND, t-shirt ASOS, skirt H&M, clutch WHISTLES

It seems like this weeks wishlist is a seriously print-heavy one! Leopard, jewel, snake and a Kate Moss graphic, sounds like a great mix to me. I've been wanting an Eleven Paris t-shirt for ages now and of course it has to be this Kate Moss version that I have my eye on. I think it'd look great paired with the jewel skirt from H&M as apposed to a standard white tee. 

And of course what would a wishlist be without a bit of faux fur as autumn/winter is definitely the season to bring out the warmer accessories.

Wednesday Wishlist #12

shirt TOPSHOP, trousers H&M, dress NEW LOOK, bag FOREVER 21, shoes NEW LOOK, bracelet WHISTLES, scarf ASOS, bracelet TOPSHOP

 So as with most of my wednesday wishlists there's a themed present, this week it seems to be green/khaki and black - black is always in there somewhere. Whenever I think of Autum,n I think of burgundy and shades of green and there is a real abundance of these shades available on the highstreet at the moment. I'm still on the hunt for the yet another faux-fur scarf and ASOS is on-point at the moment with their selections - this one is very Charlotte Simone-esque! I'm also on the look out for an everyday black bag and Forever 21 has some great options at the moment; I think a trip to the Trafford Centre is definitely in order...

Wednesday Wishlist #11 | Topshop & River Island

trench, cape, shirt, slip-ons, bag, jeans, necklace, hat, ring | TOPSHOP

 shirt-dress, t-shirt, boots, coat, bag, bracelet, necklace | RIVER ISLAND

 

Another Wednesday, another wishlist. Online shopping (or shopping in general) seems to have become an extreme sport for me over the past few weeks but I can't help it, there's just so many key pieces cropping up everywhere! I spotted that both Topshop and River Island are offering 20% student discount online and in-store for a limited time only (a matter of days!) and as both stores have some fab AW offerings I thought it'd be rude not to take advantage of these discounts. 

Some stand out pieces for me are definitely the Burberry-esque trench which is both timeless and a complete worthwhile investment piece and one that I'm definitely on the hunt for, Topshop may have just nailed the perfect one! I've also got a thing for over sized coats at the moment and River Island are getting this so right, especially with this pastel mixed beauty - I can definitely see this as my staple winter coat - not that I need another one!

 Are you going to be picking up any of these pieces from Topshop or River Island. If you're a student, make sure you do it quickly...