Spring Wishlist!

I am always thinking about shopping. Not only is this bad for my wallet, and all of my other work(as it is just too tempting to search whats for sale), but it is so sad because I know that I can't buy everything that I want(why couldn't I have been an heiress?)! I decided, in a spur of organization, to get all thoughts of shopping from my head, and write them in this post. Here is my spring wishlist!

Zara Bag

New Look Skater Skirt

Celine Trapeze Inspired Bag

Fluro Zatchels Saddle Bag

Topshop Speckle Roll Skater Dresses; I love both colours, the blue and the pink!

Zara Mini Shopper

Topshop Neon Dip-Dye Scarf

I know, I am a self confessed handbag addict. 

What are you lusting over for spring?

Jennifer xx

MUA Undressed Palette

I bought the MUA Undressed Palette! This has been on my wishlist for some time, but I was yet to buy it until a couple of days ago. I bought this for to reasons. 1. I obviously(not) need yet another neutral palette, and 2. I was sucked into the 'Urban Decay dupe' marketing of this product.

 The MUA palette is supposedly a complete dupe of the Urban Decay Naked palette. The Naked palette is one which has been on my lustlist radar for about a year now, but at £36, there is no way. However, the purse friendly MUA alternative comes in at 9 times less, a very cheap £4. From what I can tell, the matte shades in the MUA palette are of a lower quality than those in the Naked palette, but the metallic shades are obviously very pigmented, and sometimes even more so than in the Naked palette(e.g. Gunmetal).

 Urban Decay on the left, MUA on the right; shade names and swatches.

Would you buy the MUA Undressed palette?

Jennifer xx

The swatches are gratefully used from Miss Budget Beauty blog, and annotated  by moi.

2013 To-Do-List

I know that the thought of writing new years resolutions is one that scares some people. And, to be honest, it kinda scares me too! There is always so much pressure to achieve the certain goals that you set out, which I think is one of the reasons that so many people give up. However, I have come up with a solution; a new year's to-do-list. A to do list is such a great way to keep organized, and I just love writing them so that I get to experience that proud feeling when you can tick something off!

This fun little DIY project I made can 

be pinned up somewhere to inspire you all year round, and is totally personalized and custom to you. Here is how I made it;

Step 1; I wrote my list. This isn't my proper resolutions, but this list is just some fun things that I really want to do in 2013,e.g go to the zoo and (finally) buy a MAC lipstick!

Step 2; I wrote up my list on the computer. I used the programme Paint because I thought that it would be the easiest way to make the image. I used lots of bright colours and creative fonts, but you can really personalize your list here.

Step 3; Print out your list, and gather some coloured paper.

Step 4; You will need: picture frame, scissors, coloured backing paper, your list, a hock nailed into the wall.

Step 5; Assemble! Layer your coloured paper behing you cut-out list in the picture frame. Then hang the frame on the wall. Here is my finished project, and I'm sure that it will inspire me all year!

What would you like to do this year?

Jennifer xx

New Years Resolutions

The hype of setting New Years' Resolutions can be overwhelming around this time of year, but people have actually been setting them for thousands of years. Did you know that the ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts; that the Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named; that in the Medieval era, the knights took the "peacock vow" at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry.

I have only three resolutions this year. They are much more simple than my past resolutions, and  I have also included one blog-o-lution, just as a little extra challenge.

I took this from the top deck of the Eiffel Tower in 2011, but I would love to go back.

To go to Paris. I have visited Paris 7 or 8 times before, but the last time I went was February 2011, and I miss it. Before when I've been to Paris I've always wanted to go to Disneyland or do touristy things, but this coming year I would love to really explore Paris. I would love to be dropped off somewhere in the city and wander around with some money and a camera and see what I discover. Also, I really feel that my beginner French could blossom with a long weekend?!

Eat Healthier. I know that this has probably made everyones list, but I really do want to eat healthier food in 2013. I eat rubbish and I know that it isn't benefiting my body or my already breakout prone skin. Some of my favourite foods are already fruits(um, watermelon, anyone?) and vegetables(see brussel sprouts and broccoli). I don't have a goal to lose weight or a plan to diet, but by eating healthier in the coming year, I hope to get my body to somewhere better than it currently is, like a fruit salad paradise.

Get moister! I know that this one sounds really weird, but my whole body has been feeling really dry lately, especially my face and hair. I don't know whether this is due to the fact that we are in Winter, or if my skin/hair has been dry for a while and I just haven't noticed. Anyhow, it has to stop. In 2013 I have made it a resolution to moisturise as often as possible and try and do a hair mask or a hot oil treatment at least once a week. However, as much work as this resolution sounds  I will have an excuse to try out as many hand and body creams as I like.

My Blog Resolution:
To take better swatch pictures. I really need to improve the quality of my swatches. Whenever I swatch on my hand and take a picture, it always ends up looking like a dodgy crippled hand, and the swatch is usually blurred or not visible, and not true to the product. I will be avidly googling and testing out different ways to take better swatch pictures for you guys, thus making it my Bog Resolution for 2013.

Have you made any resolutions for 2012?
Jennifer xx

Happy New Year! 2013 Anticipations

WOW, 2012 is over already? Well, I guess it's time to say welcome to 2013! And what better way to welcome the new year than with a post all about my greatest anticipations for this year. These are all of the things that I have been waiting for 2013 to be released!

Fashion;
Minnie by Giles. We all loved Giles' bird inspired creations(and that swan hat) in 2012, but guess what his inspiration for the 2013 ranges are: Minnie Mouse. An avid Disney fans delight! I can't wait to see what he brings us!

Makeup Line;
MACs Lovely collection looks so delicately girly that I just have to have it! This collection, due to be released  in Spring of 2013 features numerous products in the most beautiful shades of baby pink and pastels. This range is sure to be a good one. I am also excited for Maybelline's Colour Whisper. This is set to be released in the spring too, and it follows the trend of L'Oreal's Rouge Caresse, and Revlon's Lip Butters- a glossy part coverage lip stick balm. Very excited to see how these compare to their already on the ark competitors.

Books;
Obviously the third in the divergent trilogy! This book still remains untitled, but is rumored to be released by the end of September 2013(I can't wait that long!). I am super excited to read this book as I want to know what will happen with Tris and Tobias, and the end of the second book, Insurgent, was such a cliffhanger! The other two books were so good that I'm sure Veronica Roth will not dissapoint.

TV Show;
Without question, Sherlock. This show is coming back to the BBC for a third(and rumored last) series, and I sure am glad that it is. I freaking love this show! I really can't say much more than that, except:watch it!

Nail Polish Collection;
It was tough to choose just one nail polish collection here, as I was torn between this one and OPI's Oz Collection, but then I realised: why would I want to buy something that had been made for the sole purpose of marketing an unnecessary Disney remake of the already brilliant Wizard of Oz movie? Anyway- The Essie Madison Ave. Hue collection seems right up my street for 2013. This collection features six new colours, all with great names, and their bright and uplifting tones will be great for Spring. I like the bright and brilliant 'Avenue Maintain, 822' the best.

What things are you looking forward to in 2013?
Jennifer xx

December Beauty Wishlist

Hi everyone! As Christmas is coming up, I thought that I would do a wishlist, but make it a 'beauty edition'- there are so many things on my list, so I will only include what I really want!

1. I really badly want the Urban Decay Naked palette, but I cannot bear to part with £36 hard earned cash to get it, so I will settle for a dupe palette. The MUA Undressed palette is supossed to be an exact dupe for the Naked palette, and at only £4, it is definitely on my 'need-it-now' list.

Collective Gift Guides

Hi everyone! So, I've finally succumbed to a gift guide! Haha

I have been wanting to write a post about gift guides for a while now, but I just didn't know where to start. But after doing some research, I put together three different gift guides; one each for girls, guys and your parents(because who honestly knows what to get them?!). Without further ado, I present my gift guides;

1//2//3//4//5//6

The Never Ending Book List

I think that I read as much as I write, or probably even more than I write, which is crazy. I love reading new books, especially young adult ones. S is it really a surprise that I read a number of book blogs? My favourite definitely has to be YA Crush, I love that blog! They're so funny too, go check them out! And through a process of reading their reviews and wanting more, hearing everyone rave on about certain books, and getting books recommended to me, I have accumulated a pretty large book list.

These are the books which I want to buy. Oh no, reading them alone is simply not enough. I like to re-read books. Some people think its weird, other people don't, but it doesn't change the fact that I do it. By his is exactly why I much prefer to own a book rather than just borrow it from the library, especially if the book has been recommended by so many people, and I'm sure that I'll love it.

Abercrombie's Been Busy!

Hi everyone! So, it came up on my Facebook feed the other day when Abercrombie and Fitch posted their pictures from various flagship store openings in Europe recently. I have been to the Abercrombie in London, and it is so nice that they even take your picture with this topless guy at the door! Ahhh...

I honestly don't have an issue with these fitties parading their gorgeous bodies, I mean, they're getting payed, aren't they?

Anyways, here are some of the best pictures from the flagship store openings. The first ones are from the opening in Munich, in Germany.

Birthday Wishes

As you may or may not know, it is my birthday in May!

Well, you would only know if I actually know you, otherwise that would be creepy. I will not tell you the actual date of my birthday because I know internet safety, and it is never good to give that sort of stuff away... whoa, there was a lot of 'know' and 'actual' in that sentence  Hehe...

Anyway, since my birthday is coming up, I thought that I would share my birthday wishlist with you guys. just a small heads up; if you are reading this, and are planning on getting me something for my birthday (if I actually know you!), then this is what I want!

Okay, so first on my list is the novel Divergent by Veronica Roth. I have heard great reviews on this book, and would be excited to read it, should I receive it. The summary is as follows:
'In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.' Sounds good, right?

Next on my list is the movie The Last Song. I have recently read the book which inspired the movie, The Last Song, by Nicholas Sparks, and it actually moved me to tears, I fell in love with the characters and the story, which is saying a lot considering how much I detested another one of his books, Dear John. When the movie was released in 2010, my sister and I went to see it, and we loved it! To this day, I still don't understand why I haven't bought it yet, so here it goes up on my birthday wish-list.

The next few specific things on my birthday list for this year are these item from H and M.Well, here they are;

Lastly, even though I probably wont receive it, and haven't even asked as I know it is too much to, I would love a digital camera with a great zoom and good capturing ability. I have my eye on the Fujifilm FinePix s4500, which, although expensive, has fantastic reviews and it looks great. here is the advertisement; Specifically designed for users who want maximum reach without compromising image quality or convenience, the S4500 features high-quality Fujinon optical zoom lenses, while also offering advanced features in compact, robust, easy to use bodies. In addition, these cameras also offer key performance improvements in speed and functionality to ensure photographers have all they need to capture high quality images in a wide range of shooting conditions.

And to go with it, which I would probably purchase given that I seem to have quite a few Jack Wills vouchers that I need to spend, a Jack Wills 'Hartsop'camera strap.

I hope you all enjoyed reading my wishlist, even if it is all about me! Have a nice weekend! 

Jenny xx