Wishlist | February 2017...

February already... I know its super cliche but this year is flying in! I hope it's been good to everyone so far.

First proper blog post of the year and as I'm sat in my cosy candle-lit living room, Gilmore Girls on tv, a glass of wine in one hand and a sudocrem face I'm scrolling through many:- skin care products, makeup and home decor items that "I NEED" but just cannot justify buying when I am in the middle of saving towards a mortgage (the thrills of becoming a mature adult). Anyway instead of actually buying any of these necessities I will just post my current 5 needs below and hope in the near future someone happens to gift me with any of these treats...

Catastrophic Cosmetic Face Mask - Lush

The first appearance of two from a Lush product in this list of five ~slight obsession. I have heard great things of this Lush Mask, a calming and moisturising mask packed with antioxidants which is perfect for when your skin starts to play up. I currently have two pots of cup o'coffee in my skincare collection which I would say is more of an exfoliant and this would be a perfect addition as a quick fix for a bad skin day...

Layin Low Mac Paint Pot  

I have to admit my lust over this Mac paint pot may be due to my absolute love and obsession with Jamie Genevieve and her incredible makeup skills (It may also not be the only product in this list influenced by her recent tutorials). I've never been one who is big for eyeshadow or investing money in a good eye primer/ base but this paint pot seems like the perfect start.

Dark Angels Cleanser - Lush

I love charcoal products at the moment, they are soo deep cleansing, amazing at drawing impurities and oil out from pores and perfect for my combination skin type. This product cleanses and exfoliates all in one which sounds like a perfect add to any skin care addicts collection and quite frankly I just need it, no explanation needed!!

Rust Stack of Eyeshadows - Melt Cosmetics

*cough cough* another Jamie Genevieve inspired need...

If you have watched any of the recent makeup tutorials by Jamie you will understand just how much these eyeshadows make an appearance. The pigmentation looks unreal and easily blend-able! I have fallen in love with the rust stack as these are my usual go to shades. I'm not too big on wearing eyeshadow, mainly because of my lack in talent in the eye makeup area but feel a slightly natural looking/ smokey brown eye is as far as my basic shadow skills will go.

#Girlboss - Sophia Amorusa

And the last item on this months wishlist is #Girlboss by Sophia Amorusa. I have been looking for a new read for a while now and although I usually sway more toward the like of a James Patterson or Ian Rankin book I have heard great things of this. Also the fact it is rumoured to be coming to Netflix this year I have the urge to read it beforehand.

Who knows, maybe this book is what I need to get some inspiration for the future of this blog and whats to come...

Until next time,

P.S Who knew I would suddenly have an obsession with Gilmore Girls?? Day 3 and I'm already onto the second series... (Forever discovering a series long after its heyday).

Wishlist | June 2016...

Hello my Lovelies, My Birthday is coming up at the beginning of July so I thought, is there a better time to write my first Blog Wishlist?? SOOO if anyone is looking for any Birthday Ideas for me you've come to the perfect place...

AX Paris - V Neck Lace Midi Dress

This gorgeous, classy dress caught my eye the other week and I just can't stop thinking about how perfect it would be for either my Birthday or my Mum and Dad's 25th Wedding Anniversary -a grey dress at a Silver Anniversary so suited to the occasion- which are both the same week in July. I am seriously tempted to buy this for myself but I feel I cant justify spending £60 when I have plenty of other dresses catching dust in my cupboard.

But... I guess if someone else was to buy this I can't complain *cough* * cough*.

Morphe - 35F Fall Into Frost Palette

I Absolutely LOVE this palette, with a mix of shimmer and 7 matte colours it is perfect to achieve a glitz eye look. The colour range is extensive, my particular favourite shades ranging from the Golden to Bronze Shimmer. It also has a few nudes and warm brown shades for everyday wear. What more could you want from just the one palette??

Morphe - 35O 35 Color Nature Glow Eyeshadow Palette

Ideally I would love this palette to add to my everyday staple beauty essentials. Most shades are perfect for how I wear my everyday basic eyeshadow. I stay quite plain and just try to add a little warmth and colour to my eyes. It also has a couple darker shades which are ideal for evening wear or just to make your look a bit more dramatic.  Either way I could see myself getting an awful lot of use from this Palette.

Dermalogica Normal/ Oily Skin Kit

This is a beauty essential which I am in serious need of! Yes, I currently have a skin care routine but no it isn't using Dermalogica Products. The Dermalogica Skin Kits are tailored to specific skin types and each contain the 5 products needed for a healthy routine. I have been meaning to buy myself this for a couple months now and at a low price I can't tell you why I haven't! I have been trained in using Dermalogica and I can't think of anything better or kinder for my skin. Remember your skin should have a PH of around 5.0. so this product is perfect for balancing and maintaining.

Dose Of Colors Matte Lipstick - Bare With Me

Last but definitely not least by all means, is the lovely Bare With Me by Dose. I'm loving the brown/nude coloured lips at the moment. Usually my obsession is with purple shades but I've had a change of heart coming into the Summer months...

For me Matte lipsticks are a must, I hate glosses and just much prefer a Matte finish personally.

I'm not going to lie, there are plenty more things I would love but the above are my current Top 5! 

Fingers crossed a few of these end up in my hands next month! Until then...

Stay Beautiful,

Shona Marie xo

I would love to hear from everyone what their June wants are! Feel free to share them with me below...