Beauty Bucket Lists-the ones that made me cave ♡

I love bucket lists, I feel like they can tell you a lot about people. This post isn't actually about my "life"bucket list, but my beauty bucket list. Does anyone else have one of these? It's a list of all the slightly more expensive makeup products that I really really want to buy but am waiting for the perfect time, and I thought I'd show you some products that I've bought that would have been on this list if I'd had it a while ago..so products that I had to build up the courage to buy (I did get some of them as gifts though)

As this post started to get far too long I've decided to split it into two posts so first up are the products that I lusted after for a very long time before either buying them myself or receiving them as birthday/Christmas presents.

I got the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette for my birthday a couple of years ago and loved it so much that a few months later I treated myself to the Naked 3 palette, I love them both a lot and, spoiler alert, am hoping to get the Naked 1 at some point too. 

Another eyeshadow palette but one that I didn't think I was ever going to be able to get is the Estèe Lauder Raisins duo, this was really popular a few years ago but was discontinued so I couldn't find it anywhere, until I was on holiday in Spain and found it by chance in a department store there, I really wish they would bring this back as it is beautiful and I never want to be without it!

A much more budget friendly product is the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, this is something that I've been looking at for so many years but never got round to buying it but with some events on at work lately I thought it would be a good product to have with brighter eye makeup for work.

I've been wanting a Nars blush/cheek palette since the danmari palette but always missed out on them so when my Dad managed to get me the Virtual Domination palette I was so happy, the colours are beautiful and I'm so glad I finally have one.

The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow was definitely a risk purchase, I didn't get a chance to see it in person first and am almost sorry that I didn't, for some reason I was hoping that this would be more of a contouring palette but the highlight is beautiful and does make up for it.

Another nars blush product I wanted for ages is Deep Throat, it's beautiful and I love it a lot so am very happy that I bought it after having my eye on it for so long.

Mac's Stereo Rose Mineralise Skinfinish is another limited edition blush/highlight that I wanted for ages before finally buying it. Apparently this changes slightly with every collection it is released in but this one is stunning. 

Neon Orange by Mac was the first lipstick I ever wanted from them back when they were only about £12 (if there's one thing to hate about mac it's the ridiculous climbing prices, I haven't noticed any other brands increasing so much) I managed to find this unexpectedly in a Cosmetic Company Store and was thrilled, for some reason lately I've been too nervous to wear it but I used to wear it a lot. (this is now not discontinued anymore)

Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks are stunning and I really wanted some of the matte revolution ones, my Dad got me Amazing Grace and I bought myself Glastonberry and they are beautiful, I'll definitely be doing a review soon.

The last lipstick is one that was definitely love at first swatch, I literally stalked this lipstick in various department stores for months before finally ordering it online, it's YSL's Rouge Voluptè in number 9-Pink Caress. It's a lovely colour and the packaging is gorgeous. 

Lastly I have a couple of non beauty items, that are still kind of beauty related. I've wanted a pair of Frends headphones for ages and finally bought the rose gold layla ones with my birthday money last year and am in love with them, they are expensive but I find them completely worth it.

Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes was very popular last year and I can really see why, I haven't read all of it yet but it's very good to dip into read parts of at a time. 

Flowebomb by Viktor & Rolf is a perfume that Rhiannon from fashion rocks my socks spoke about a lot and I finally managed to get it for christmas one year and love it so much, it's running out now but I may have to repurchase it as it's lovely.

I just wanted to mention that this post isn't me bragging in any way at all, it's just something that I thought might be interesting to look at.

Thankyou for reading, please share any of your own beauty bucket list items below, I'll be replying to any comments I may get.

Thankyou :) 

Monthly Favourites-March ♡

March has felt like the longest month ever! I left my job at the start of the month and it's been quite difficult at times but overall it's been a pretty good one. 

My first favourite, and probably the one I appreciate most of all are the Nip and Fab Dragons Blood Fix pads, I had a reaction at the end of February to a primer and the skin across my cheeks and T-zone but these sorted my skin out so quickly. They are a little pricey but they really worked well and make my skin feel so nice.

Since I've been working more night shifts at the bar my under eye circles have somehow gotten worse, the Revlon PhotoReady Eye Primer & Brightener has really helped me look more awake, I put it under my concealer and it works a treat. 

My favourite blush this month has been the Mac Factor Creme Puff Blush in Nude Mauve, it's a really simple but beautiful blush that helps bring a makeup look together without being overpowering and I've been loving how healthy and glowy it leaves me looking.

The next product is unfortunately limited edition and sold out but it's been the only palette I've been reaching for, sorry! It's the Mac Beige Keepsakes Eyes palette from the Heirloom collection. The shadows are all beautiful and the packaging is incredible! 

My favourite eyeliner has been a rediscovery, Benefit's They're Real Push Up liner is one that tends to be love or hate but I absolutely love it, it stays put all day/night but with the right makeup remover isn't difficult to get off. I find it really easy to work with and apply. 

A new mascara favourite has been the Tarte Lights Camera Lashes mascara, the wand is one of the full bristly ones that I love the most. It  make my lashes look almost fluffy and very full.

My last makeup favourite has been Mac's Brave Lipstick, this lipstick is so popular and I can really see why! I've worn it almost every day of the month and it's even replaced my go to dark lip for work. It's so pretty and simple and easy to wear, I can't rave about it enough.

Bottom-Top:Brave, Revlon Primer, Bourjois Blush & Shades from mac palette.

I've been loving quite a few TV shows this month, I rediscovered American Horror Story with my boyfriend and we've been hooked, Murder House was our favourite-we got through it in a week! but are currently on Coven and it's such a cool series, I just don't understand why Freak Show isn't on netflix?! 

While waiting to be able to watch AHS with the boyfriend I've been watching Gossip Girl and really didn't expect to love it but I do! I'm only on the second season but I'm getting into it so much, the characters are great and the storylines work really well somehow.

Two shows that I've been loving for ages that have been back on are The Walking Dead and Pretty Little Liars, I love them both but it really feels like both of them have finished so quickly :(

My film favourite is Mockingjay part 1, I didn't see it in the cinema because I was really unsure about how it would work with them splitting the book in two but it works so well! I love the extra scenes they put in, the hanging tree scene was my favourite! If you are unsure and haven't seen it yet, trust me, it's incredible!

As for music I've been loving Royal Blood's album, Someone New by Hozier, Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding and Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne.

Thankyou for reading my March Favourites, I hope you enjoyed it :)