Winter Tag.

I always enjoy reading these tags when it comes to the beginning of each season, and when I get tagged in them there fun to fill in. I actually got tagged in two therefore I thought I would do them both, because some of the questions were the same or similar, I thought I would blend the two together.

❄ Favourite winter lip product?

I always need a lip balm on hand during winter. My lips are the first things to get dry, flaky and really sore. My favourite products depend on what I need them for; if I just need something every day to stick in my bag for when my lips are really dry then I tend to reach for my Carmex Lip Balm Pot. I actually like that this burns/stings the really dry and cracked parts of my lips because it makes me think its really working. Alternatively I’ve been reaching for my Dior Lip Glow a lot recently, its ultra moisturising but also gives a beautiful slick of colour and gloss.

❄ Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials


The first one that pops in my mind is a good chap stick/lip balm. It’s really a necessity during the cold seasons. Alongside this a moisturiser is really important, which the hunt is still on for.

❄ Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials


My top two would be UGG boots and my body warmer. Those are the things I love the most about winter. I love wearing dresses with nice tights and my UGGs, but I also love wearing my Jack Wills body warmer. It’s the warmest most comfy thing in the world.

❄ What shoes do you tend to wear the most in the winter?


Again UGGs. However my hunter willies, they tend to make a lot of appearances during winter especially if it starts snowing.

❄ Favourite Winter Accessory


Gloves and scarves aren’t really my favourite things, because if I can, then I don’t always wear them, however when its really cold their somewhat essential.

❄ Favourite Winter Nail Polish


At the moment, I really love a red glittery polish like Chanel's Taboo, alternatively I love butterLondon's Petrol which is just stunning.

❄ Favourite winter beverage?


Hot Chocolate all the way!

❄ Favourite Winter Candle?


I don’t usually burn candles, I always say I’m going to, especially during winter, however for some reason I never get around to it.

❄ Does it snow where you live?


Yes, but we don’t have snow all winter long, it tends to just turn up randomly in bucket loads.

❄ Have you ever made a snowman?


I try, every year when there is snow. However, for some reason it never looks like the amazing ones in adverts. This year, I will once again attempt to make an amazing snowman that doesn’t just look like a pile of snow with a carrot and two sticks in it.

❄ Favourite Christmas song?


I’m not really a fan of Christmas songs; I blame my older sister for playing a Christmas CD non-stop throughout the whole of December ever since I was little.

❄ Favourite Christmas movie?


The main reason I love Christmas is because of the amazing movies that come on TV. However if I had to choose my favourite it would be The Grinch…and maybe the nightmare before Christmas (if that counts as a Christmas film)

❄ What is your favourite winter treat? (candy cane, gingerbread, etc…)


I love hot chocolate and gingerbread men, however only if the gingerbread isn’t too rock hard.

❄ What is your favourite Christmas decoration this year?

The TREE! It’s always going to be the tree. Well technically it’s the lights on the tree I like. I’m a very sensory person so I like the feel and look of things; therefore really bright lights that change colour are just amazing to me.

❄ What’s at the top of your Christmas wish list? 


I have two things at the top of my wish list; one is a pair of leather UGG boots which is just amazing. I tend to find leather boots don’t fit my calves because I have such tiny calves, therefore they somewhat resemble wellies on me, however these look and fit perfect. Secondly is the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. I really can’t wait for this to come out. I have put this on my Christmas list, however I think I may be allowed to have this as an early Christmas present…I hope.

❄ If you were to ask Santa for one thing and you were guaranteed to get it, what would it be?


Hard question. If I could have anything, I would want enough money to buy my own house, car and move out into the countryside after passing my teachers training. I love the countryside and little villages they always seem so cute and everyone always gets on with each other. However, if I was going to come back down to earth and be more materialistic, then it would be clothes, make up and an endless bank balance.

❄ Do you have anything fun planned for this winter
?

Winter always means Christmas Markets, Christmas Shopping and long walks in the snow…when it decides to make an appearance. However, other then that I love just snuggling up in front of the fire, with hot chocolate watching Christmas films….that to me sums up winter.

xox

October Wish List.

Not long ago I did two wish lists, one on high-end/luxury products I really wanted, and one on drug store products. Not long after I posted that, the list began to grow. I decided as different products are released every month, I thought I was a good idea to start doing a monthly wish list.

Therefore this is the "OCTOBER WISH LIST!”

I know sometimes when people do wish lists, they can just end up being a long list of products. Therefore I thought I would narrow it down to 5 products each month, and have a mixture of luxury and drug store products. Alongside this give a little description of what they’re meant to be like from their website descriptions.

So lets begin…

butterLondon Nail Polish in Petrol Overcoat.

This is a new release from butterLondon, as part of their Illusionist Collection. The website describes it as a sheer, tornate overcoat, which can be brush on top of any butterLondon lacquer to transform the shade, or alternatively can be use alone. Overall creating the opalescent sheen of oil reflected in rain. Now this is something I have tried before from another brand. However as much as I loved it, the formula of that brand wasn’t amazing, and trying to apply it was rather difficult, therefore I chose not to repurchase it. Therefore I’m really happy and excited butterLondon, whose polishes are of incredible quality are releasing a nail polish of this type. I have really high hopes for this polish, just hope it doesn’t let me down!

Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner.

I haven’t tried too many Mario Badescu products, actually only one other product and that’s the silver powder, which I actually will be repurchasing but that’s for another post (coming soon). My skin is sensitive however also combination due to having a rather oily t-zone, and my main concerns are large pores and blemishes, and obviously the sensitivity. Therefore finding skin care products I like and that work can be rather difficult. However this toner sounds amazing. It is designed for sensitive skin; therefore its alcohol-free, which is something I think, is really important. The main ingredient is obviously Aloe Vera, which helps to sooth and calms the skin, whilst other properties in the toner help lift and remove pore-clogging debris from the skin. I was struggling at deciding between this and the cucumber alternative, however I thought I would give this a go first due to the soothing properties and if it doesn’t give the results I’m hoping for, then I will try the cucumber one.

Too Faced Primed and Poreless PURE Primer.

Now, not too long ago you no doubt remember me raving about the Too Faced Primed and Poreless ORIGINAL Primer, which helps to provide a smooth and pore-free canvas for foundation. I really liked the primer because it did exactly as it said it would, providing the perfect canvas. However, whilst looking online I came across this PURE version, which is aimed at sensitive skin…yey. According to the website this version is a colourless oil-free formula, whereas the original has a slight pink tint to it, sometimes causing a slight chalkiness on the skin if you applied too much. The main reason I want to try this version is because it states it not only erases the appearance of pores and other imperfections, but it also helps sooth and minimize redness. This is something I often get due to how irritated my skin can be, and in fact helps brighten the skin. The soothing properties alone are what made this primer stand out in comparison to the original and other similar pore erasing primers. Hopefully this primer will live up to its amazing product description and glowing reviews.

Too Faced Snow Bunny Luminous Bronzer OR Too Faced Pink Leopard Blushing Bronzer.

Recently I have found myself looking at some of the Too Faced products. The main problem with Too Faced in the UK is that its not as well known as it is in the US, therefore it can be rather hard to find and try the products before buying them. However I think this Snow Bunny Luminous Bronzer would be just perfect not only for winter, but also for my paler skin as my summer glow begins to fade. The problem I have with bronzers when I’m a little paler is that they can tend to look muddy. Therefore due to the 4 very different shades in this bronzer, I thought it could help combat the muddiness I get from most other bronzers, as well as giving me a really pretty winter glow.

Alongside this I was also looking at the Too Faced Pink Leopard blushing bronzer. This also has 3 different shades aims to help combat muddiness and give a beautiful glow to the skin. I like it for the similar reasons to the Snow Bunny version, I think it would give the perfect pinky-peach flush which I think looks amazing in winter as its not too much. They both contain shimmer, so if you don’t like shimmer then you might want to stay clear. However I think especially in winter, a bit of shimmer helps to give a healthy glow to the skin, when actually thanks to the freezing temperatures and central heating it’s anything but.

I really cant decided which one I prefer between the two, therefore I think I’m going to have to find somewhere that stocks them…and try them both out to see which I prefer.

TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Intense Nourishment Mask.

Ok, do I need a new hair mask…not particularly. Is this really necessary…maybe not. However is this the first mask TIGI’s Catwalk collection have ever released…yes it is. Therefore I think that’s a good enough reason for me to give it a go. This is meant to be a really intense mask aimed at moisturising and conditioning dry, damaged hair leaving it smooth, soft and silky. This mask I think could become a serious god send when it comes to winter, as my hair is already seeming so much dryer due to the cold weather then it normally does. Now the one thing that really stood out for me when reading about this mask is that even though its an intense mask, it doesn’t weigh down or coat the hair, which is something I have found with other really intense mask, leaving my fine hair really flat and weighed down. Alongside this the ingredients look really good too, everything that’s in this mask is there to help nourish hair, not for a place holder or to help it smell nice. Also to add it has added heat protection elements, therefore this means it will also continue to help protect hair even after you’ve used this mask.

Overall this month it's a real mix of products that are on my wish list, which isn't always the case. I think due to it coming up to winter, I'm really looking for products which can really get me through winter and help transition from autumn to winter.

Whats on your October Wish List?