Saturday, May 11, 2013

Weekend Wishlist

Mini Shopper, Zara // Aztec Scarf, Topshop // Tigi S-Factor Flat Iron Shine Spray, Feel Unique  // By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder, Space NK  // Neom Happiness Organic Treatment Candle, Cult Beauty // Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder, Space NK

Hello lovelies, I hope everyone has had a great start to the weekend! Mine isn't going to be all that exciting, as my husband is working more and more at the moment, so I'm spending a lot of time rattling around the place on my own. We already worked opposite schedules, as I get Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays off, whereas he has two days during the week. But at the moment, he's been working even on his days off, both during the day and at night. It's not ideal, and I had been thinking that if anything, work pressures would be easing off now that we are getting closer and closer to our big move. But I suppose at least it's not going to be for tooo much longer, and it does mean all the more blogging time for me. I say that, but I've got plenty already, although it will help in terms of filming Youtube videos. I usually struggle to find any time with both the house to myself and the sun still in the sky to do those!
Anyway, moving on from that, today's wishlist is, unfortunately for me, a little bit high-end. Now, before I got into beauty blogging, I wasn't even aware of a great many of the brands that I am today, particularly those available from sites such as Space NK and Cult Beauty. Now that I am though, there are just so many beautiful products I would be thrilled to try, but I just don't know if I really want to open that can of worms as I tend to think that once you do, you don't really want to go back! I was a victim of this with skincare, as in the beginning I wouldn't have dreamt of paying over £20 for anything, being of the belief that lower-priced products were probably just as effective. However, since I discovered how much I like brands that use nice natural ingredients and give chemical nasties a miss and the difference this has made to my complexion, I now find it hard to bring myself to buy anything else. At least with skincare you really are doing some good for yourself, but with makeup? Let's be honest, it just looks pretty.
Now, don't get me wrong, I've been using brands like Mac and Clinique for years, and for me those that you'd find at the beauty counters in places like House of Fraser were about as high-end as it got. Their products are already on the pricey side, and I have to admit that I often favour them over the cheaper high-street brands found in Boots. But now I have found myself lusting after products from brands such as Kevyn Aucoin and By Terry, and I just don't know that I want to start spending £30-£40 on cosmetics - in all likelihood, I would probably love them and want to keep buying them, and then where would my purse and my bank account be? It seems it might be asking for trouble!
As for candles, I just can't see myself ever forking out £40 for a full-size Neom. As beautiful as they are, and as long as they last, I just can't help thinking what else could be done with that money. I'm quite pleased to have discovered that they do smaller sizes for £15 though, which while still less than cheap for 75g is more affordable for those of us who want to dip our toes in the water.
So, will I really give this gorgeous selection of products the swerve forever more? Probably not. But I think I'll probably wait for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays, as they would make lovely presents (famous last words?). When I am in a position where I am able to get my hands on all the things I need, it will be nice to reserve real treats for the Christmas list, and I also think people enjoy giving things that are going to evoke gasps and shrieks of appreciation!

Have you tried any of the brands above, and would you consider integrating them into your daily routine? Would you think twice about converting all of your products to such high-end brands?

xx



16 comments:

  1. I've just bought that bag in orange, absolutely in love! And it's not a bad price either - I see what you mean about the makeup stuff though. Constantly seeing more and more high end stuff that I want...£20 is one thing, £40 is another :( xx

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    1. Yes, it's really reasonable for a Zara bag, they're usually so much more expensive. I'd like one in every colour really! Ha xx

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  2. The bag is gorgeous! And about the high-end stuff... it just gives more of a buzz buying high end I think! I've become such a terrible snob! :-( x

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    1. Yes, me too - but as I say, £40 is another matter, as at that price I just tend to think about what else I could have got with the money!xx

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  3. that bag is gorgeous, and such a bargain! xx

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    1. I know, such a good price for a Zara bag!xx

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    1. I think the whole of the bloggosphere does by the look of it, I've seen so many people who have posted pics of the orange version this week!xx

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  5. I love that bag!!! And the neom candle!!! xx

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    1. I want the candle so badly! Might pick up the bag next week ;)xx

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  6. Ahh lovely wishlist hun! The bag and the scarf are SO pretty! <33

    I am running an International Giveaway on my blog now, and I'd love it if you enter for the chance to win some YSL, Chanel and Essie products!

    XO,
    RosyChicc

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    1. Ooh, sounds great, I will pop over and have a look lovely :)xx

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  7. If that's not the most perfect bag ever I don't know what is! xx

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    1. Agreed! They've got it in black, white and neon orange too!xx

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  8. the byTerry powder is also on my wishlist :) x

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    1. I'm not even really a powder person, but seeing Kate from Gh0stparties using it in her videos has sold it to me xx

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