My Christmas Wish List

As Christmas is only round the corner (yes I am counting down the days), one thing I rather enjoy reading are Christmas Wish Lists, especially when I need a little inspiration. So here are six items I am wishing for this year...

1. I must be honest I have never heard of the brand Geox until recently when watching one of FleurDeForce's videos on Youtube, she featured a pair of riding boots in an outfit of the day and I fell in love. After spending hours on the website I came across the Geox Dalya Boots, different to the ones Fleur has but still as beautiful! These would be perfect for the upcoming winter months edging into spring paired with some black jeans and a warm jumper! At £165 I will just have to hope that Santa is feeling very generous this year. Find it here via the Geox website - link

2. This is an item that I have been after for a while now, I know I am a bit late on the bandwagon as they have been out for a period of time and most people have one, even other brands have bought out their own versions such as Clinique. I love everything to do with skincare so this is something that has my name written all over it, all the reviews I've read have been positive and have actually improved the appearance of their skin! Again this is a pricey gift to be asking for, retailed at £155. Find it here via Space.NK - link

3. Okay I'm going to let you in on a little secret, I do have an obsession with collecting watches. I just find that there are so many different watches that match perfectly with every single different outfit I wear. You can never have too many right? Seeing this watch I knew straight away I had to pop it on my Christmas List. Its so beautiful and I especially love rose gold, who doesn't! I have always loved Olivia Burton watches and most recently I have found myself scrolling through endless pictures on Instagram of them. Compared to other rose gold watches on the market this watch is a fraction of a price, at £65 I personally think its a bargain for such a gorgeous looking watch. Find it here via the Olivia Burton website - link

4. The Philosophy shampoo, bath and shower gel's are such a guilty pleasure of mine, especially at Christmas time when they release their limited edition scents. This one in particular I had a small version last year which came in a Christmas set. I am so pleased they have decided to bring out a full version, as in the name 'Christmas Cookie', you do get out the bath/shower smelling sickly sweet of cookies, good enough to eat! Find it here via Boots - link

5. My staple cleansing balm that I cannot live without. It really has improved my skin compared to how it was before. This is such a luxurious product and smells divine, almost spa like. The one I am using currently at the moment is literally on its last legs, there is probably only a couple more scoops left at the bottom of the pot, which I am so sad about. It melts away your make-up and leaves your skin feeling the softest it's ever felt. Honestly if you can try this product I can 100% assure you, you will not be left disappointed! For a high end skincare product compared to others on the market it is a little expensive, at £36. It is worth every single penny, promise. Find it here via FeelUnique - link 

6. A phone case. Yep thats right a phone case, but not any ordinary phone case, it is by Kate Spade. One of my all time favourite designers. Again can you see the theme here... Rose Gold? Again I just fell in love, a per usual with anything rose gold! On the back it reads 'Pretty little thing' which gives it that extra touch of cuteness.  For a phone case it is a bit over priced at £35, but because it is Kate Spade I can only find this acceptable. Find it here via the Kate Spade website- link

What's on your list this year?

L x

Autumnal Nail Polishes

You know them crisps days where the sun is shining with blue skies and no cloud in sight... Them days are my absolute favourite. This is the time where fashion really does come into play. They are so many different styles, prints and colours this year, my all time favourite colours to wear during the Autumnal season is the classic burgundy, the burnt oranges and the deep purples. Especially on my nails.

Right to Left : Mustard, Dress to Kilt, Paprika, Bahama Mama and Chilli

If you were to see me I would most definitely 100 % be wearing one of these nail varnishes pictured above. Both Barry M and Essie, I find these brands to have the best colour pay off, especially as these particular ones are deeper tones. I tend to find some deep tones from different brands go streaky once applied. These I can assure you do not fall down that route. 

Barry M Mustard - Is literally the shade of mustard, no other colour describes it well. Its definitely a colour that is very much like marmite, you either love it or hate it. With its Gelly Hi Shine formula it glides on without any streaks,  it looks and delivers such high quality final results. 

Essie Dress to Kilt - I believe this was from one of their limited collections a few months back, so I'm not too sure whether its still available to purchase. If you are able to get your hands on this beautiful classic burgundy then you're in for a winner. Essie nail varnishes  last so long on the nails without the fear of chipping, something every girl dreads! I find the brush on all Essie nail varnishes to be the easiest and quickest application known to human kind, this just makes life so much easier!

Barry M Paprika - A typical burnt orange colour, something that every girl needs to have in their nail varnish collection. Its a must for the Autumnal season. Every time I wear this colour it reminds me of those big beautiful orange leaves you find on the floor when walking through the park. Again with its Gelly Hi Shine formula it gives an even finish without any streaks or patches. It looks beautiful paired with some plain silver midi rings.

Essie Bahama Mama - This deep purple colour is somewhat so mysterious and so magical on the nails. It feels like you are to wave your hands over a mystery ball, it really stands out. I like to wear this with a hint of glitter on top and is a perfect colour to wear when wearing a berry lipstick. Both colours just look gorgeous together. 

Barry M Chilli - Describing this nail varnish is difficult, it comes across in the light as a very deep terracotta if not verging into a brown. A slight different alternative if you aren't a lover of Barry M Paprika, then I'm pretty sure you will love this instead. A colour that would look beautiful on long nails. 

( You are able to buy Barry M and Essie nail varnishes at Boots )

Nail varnishes are something I love to collect, you can never have too many! Let me know if you have tried any of these and what you thought of them. Or if you have any suggestions on what Autumnal nail varnish I should purchase next, I would love to hear them all! Here's a question for you all... If you were to design an Autumnal nail varnish, what would you call it and why?

L x