Wednesday Wish List

I've got so many beautiful things to show you today, so instead of rambling on, I'm just going to dive right in. Feel free to join me!

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Blogger Georgina from the blog Fuller Figure Fuller Bust has just launched a small collection of plus size dresses in sizes 16 to 30/32 with Lady Vintage! The dresses are so beautiful! I adore the forest green and purple Lyra dresses- though I doubt I'm busty enough for these frocks.

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Modcloth always have the best dresses. These are just a few of the ones that I've been admiring this week. If I could get my hands on just one of these, I'd go for the forest green 'Like, Oh My Dot' halterneck. I need some green polka dot dresses in my life.

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These galaxy leggings from Modcloth are f-ing amazing! I want them all! The good news? They come in sizes S/M up to a 4X!!

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The range of Mary Blair dresses and skirts for Pin Up Girl Clothing are all so pretty. (Number 6 isn't from her collection). I'm loving all of those prints!

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Lady Vintage have just added lots of pretty petticoats in lots of pretty colours, and I'd happily buy them all... y'know, if I was rich... which I'm not! I'm not greedy, though; I'd be happy with just one in bronze. Isn't that colour to die for?!

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Erstwilder's Australian animal brooches are adorable! I particularly love the bilby and the platypus.

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Modcloth have the best jewellery at the moment. I'm liking all of the weather themed pieces, and I adore the New York City necklace. I'm also rather drawn to the 50 year calendar necklace (#13). My parents have had a bronze calendar just like that necklace for as long as I can remember, and I don't know why, but looking at the necklace is making me a little nostalgic! I've never seen a piece of jewellery like it before.

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It wouldn't be a Wednesday Wish List without a novelty bag or two! I'm a little obsessed with the sweet peach bag from Modcloth. I've been lusting after a similar bag from Charlotte Olympia for about a year, but with a price tag of £1995, it could never be mine. I've searched high and low for a dupe with no luck, until this pretty peach popped up on Modcloth recently. It's not available yet, but it's far more purse friendly, and I'm very tempted... Can anybody tell me how much you can get taxed for shipping a couple of items from Modcloth / America to the UK?

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And last but not least, are these three lovely dresses from Alice & You and Carmakoma via ASOS. One of each, please!

What's on your wish list this week? Why of these do you like best?

Shopping Haul Feb 2015

A couple of weeks ago, I ventured out of the house for the first time this year for something other than a hospital appointment. I only popped in to town quickly with my sister, but the cabin fever and isolation was hitting me so hard that I'd have happily gone anywhere to escape for a couple of hours. My sister wanted to look for a new phone case in Cath Kidston, and I was happy to tag along to Oxford for some fresh air and a change of scenery. I think it did me some good.

We spent about an hour or so in Oxford (until I had to call it quits and go home), but we visited Cath Kidston, Lush, Boots, The Body Shop, and Paperchase in that time. I wasn't planning to buy anything other than some of Lush's Valentine's range and a new diary, but my sister owed me a little money and I got tempted by a few other things along the way... I thought I'd give you a peek at what I bought, since I love reading these kind of posts on other blogs.

I bought lots of lovely things...

You've probably noticed by now that I'm crazy about Cath Kidston; I'd say they're one of my favourite brands and biggest weaknesses. I rarely make it out of their shops without buying something. This time, I was clucking over the amazing new heart print, and wanted to buy it all. I restrained myself and bought a make up bag (I needed one), a key fob (my old one was getting tatty), and a pack of tissues (I had the sniffles). I also got a Christmas book bag which was on sale for £7 down from £18! I loved the print and thought it would be fun to use for shopping in December, or for carrying gifts in.

In Paperchase I bought a pretty new diary (for obvious reasons), and treated myself to a new notebook. I have a thing for pretty notebooks and stationery, and in my opinion, Paperchase make the best around. If I won the lottery, I could easily blow a million pounds in there in about five minutes with no regrets.

Seriously, look how pretty this diary is! Each date is bordered by polka dots, gingham, or other colourful patterns. It's so bright and cheerful it makes me smile every time I open it. I think it's the prettiest diary I've ever had. It even has a page a month for writing reminders like birthdays, to-do lists, wish lists, and blogging! (Though, it is sad I didn't have a single thing on this week and no reason to write in it).

We spent a while in Boots, but I didn't buy all that much. I got a new pair of Models Own eyelash curlers, as my old curlers broke. I just can't live without a pair. I haven't actually used them yet, though, as I've been obsessed with using Roller Lash, which curls my lashes so well I don't need the curlers!

I also bought a bottle of Barry M's silk nail paint in a forest green shade called 'Forest'. I didn't realise at the time, but it gives a matte finish, which I'm not a fan of, but thankfully, wearing a top coat over it gives it a gorgeous glossy finish!

The third item in the photo is a tube of primer from Collection called 'Prime and Ready'. I won a tube ages ago in Rachel's giveaway and have been so impressed with it that I had to repurchase. I'm going to write a review about it soon; it's amazing.

From Boots, I also bought three packs of my regular Boots cucumber cleansing wipes (3 packs for £3). I'm not usually a fan of own-brand beauty products, but these cleansing wipes are the only ones which don't make my eyes run- plus they're great cleansing wipes and smell good, too. After picking these up, I was distracted by the Original Source Vanilla and Raspberry shower gel, which was on offer for £1. It smells like Strawberry Mini Milks or Funny Feet ice lollies! Ie: divine!

When we were in the Body Shop, I got two bottles of my favourite Satsuma shower gel. I definitely do not need any more TBS products right now, since I own half the shop, but I allowed myself that little exception because I'd run out and it's my fave.

In Lush, I bought four products from the Valentine's collection- Heart Throb bubble bar, Cupid's Love soap, Lonely Heart bubble bar, and Unicorn Horn bubble bar- which I blogged about last week (here). I also treated myself to a Brightside bubble bar because I couldn't resist the gorgeous citrus scent; it reminds me of the long gone Happy soap they used to make.

And my Ciaté Mini Mani Manor advent calendar arrived soon after my last haul post. I got it on sale really cheaply, and have put it away to enjoy this Christmas. It's actually back in stock again (on Ciaté's website) for the bargain price of £14.60, so if you want to snag a bargain, snap one up fast! Their nail polishes are fantastic quality, and it's so much fun to get a nail polish a day in the run up to Christmas.

Have you treated yourself to anything nice recently?

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara Review

Ladies, what would you say if I told you you could have both long and curled eyelashes without picking up your eyelash curlers or even setting foot in a salon? No, I'm serious; you can! It isn't complicated, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg; all you need is one coat of the newest mascara in town: Benefit Roller Lash.

Roller Lash is a super-curling and lifting mascara, that has been inspired by good old fashioned hair curlers. The mascara wand has little hooks attached to the base of the bristles, which grab on to the lashes as the mascara is applied. This helps to roll the lashes upwards, and results in fabulous long, curled lashes! Benefit call it the 'Hook 'n' Roll'.

The mascara itself contains an instant curve-setting formula, which claims to last twelve hours, and  it also includes pro-vitamins that are known for their lash-conditioning benefits. This mascara sounds too good to be true! I mean, who doesn't want a long lasting mascara that curls and lengthens lashes and keeps them well conditioned?!

I was personally excited to hear of this miracle-working mascara, and when I heard it would be free with this month's Elle magazine, I quickly snapped one up. I was already a fan of Benefit's other mascaras, "They're Real" and "Bad Gal", so I had high hopes for Roller Lash. And... I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint!

In fact, I think it may actually be the best mascara I've ever used! I bloody love it! It noticeably lengthens my lashes and gives them the most incredible curl- and that's without the use of my eyelash curlers! Just take a look at my lashes...

I'm seriously blown away by how well this mascara actually works. I'm wearing just one coat of Roller Lash here, and I did not curl my lashes with an eyelash curler at any point! Amazing, right? You can't argue with results like these! (It usually gives me an even higher lift; too! I've never had lovelier lashes, with or without the use of an eyelash curler.

I forgot to take a before photo, but my lashes are naturally quite flat, and need a little help to curl. I've been a slave to my eyelash curlers since I was eleven because of this, but since I began using Roller Lash, I've not had to use them once!

You'll never need to pick up a pair of curlers as long as you have this mascara in your life!

I've already worn Roller Lash about a dozen times, and I find it stays in place perfectly all day. The curl holds at least twelve hours, and it hasn't yet smudged or bled on to my skin at any point, like some do. Though, thankfully, it does come off really easily with make up remover at the end of the day!

I honestly can't fault Roller Lash one little bit. I'm so impressed with the results that I've become a little obsessed with it. It's become my new favourite staple mascara and I just love wearing it. I'll definitely be buying myself a full sized tube when I've used this little tube up! Two enthusiastic thumbs up from me!

A 3g tube of Roller Lash is available free with Elle Magazine this month, and the full-sized 8.5g mascara is available to buy from Benefit now.

Have you tried Roller Lash yet? What do you think of it?

Wednesday Wish List

Here are a few things I've got my beady little eyes on this week...

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I'm obsessed with Lindy Bop's latest creations; they seem to be tempting me left, right and centre with all of their gorgeous designs right now. I'm particularly infatuated by the colourful Aztec-print Audrey (those colours!), but the blue cat print Audrey is high on my wish list, too. The print is so cute. and it's a little different to any other in my collection.

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I'm completely obsessed with these two fruity clutch bags from New Look! I keep returning to their website to check they're still available. Sad, I know. I will own them... eventually... somehow. I like these two even more than the pineapple clutch (from the same collection) that was in last week's wish list, but I haven't decided which I like best. I think Summer outfits are going to be so fun to wear with these bags to accessorize with.

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These wide-fit, pastel-coloured ballet pumps from New Look may be simple, but the colours keep things interesting. I'm particularly drawn to the mint pair, which I would probably wear to death if I ever got my hands on a pair... I love the colour mint.

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These two skirts from Modcloth are so pretty, and would be perfect for Spring and Summer. I love gingham and fox prints, but I have very little of either in my wardrobe... I definitely need more of both in my life!

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I'm smitten with these six dresses from Lady Vintage; they're all stunning. Lady V have recently added a few new styles to their collection, and I'm pleased to see some cute dresses with sleeves and others with square necklines in the mix. I'll take one of each, please!

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And last, but by no means least, are these three beautiful frocks from Eshakti and Modcloth. I wish more dresses came in these exact prints and colours. At the very least, there should be more green polka dot clothes in the world! Well, that's what I think, anyway!

What's on your wish list this week?

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to those of you celebrating it, and Happy Saturday to those of you who aren't. I hope you're having a good one.

I don't have a Valentine, but instead of boycotting commercial love day this year, I've decided to be my own Valentine instead. I'm spending today spoiling myself!

I decided to buy myself some flowers yesterday night when I was in Morrisons. I haven't treated myself to a bunch of flowers in ages. I've never been all that fussed with red roses or expensive orchids; I'm happier with tulips, sunflowers, daisies, irises and yellow roses. Yellow flowers are my favourite; they're so cheerful. I managed to find some tulips among the five hundred bouquets of long-stemmed red roses, and  picked up two bunches for just £3. So inexpensive, but I feel like I've really spoilt myself!

I made myself a late breakfast / lunch (at 3pm...) of peaches and pineapple, and it was delicious.

I've not been well enough to stray from my bed today, but I've been relaxing with a bunch of movies. I've already watched Valentine's Day and Letters to Juliet (pretty much the most romantic film ever made), and it's been an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon / evening. I think I might watch The Fault in Our Stars next.

I've added The Women to the pile because it shows us we can be smart, successful, beautiful women with love in our lives, whether or not we're loved up or single! (And also because it's a great film!)

I put together some treat bags for my family to enjoy this evening. I filled these cute chevron paper bags with a variety of chocolates- I used peanut butter M&Ms, Malteasers, Cadbury's Buttons, Ferrero Rochers, and tea cakes. The pic 'n' mix of champions. Why wait for a Valentine to bring us chocolate?

I've been relaxing in my PJs and slippers all day. I was planning to get dressed in a Valentine's inspired outfit and take photos, but I didn't wake up  until 2:30pm, by which time it was already dark and dreary from the rain. 

I was intending to wear my favourite heart-print dress from Alice & You, and would probably have dressed it with red pieces, like the heart print Zatchels barrel bag. I have blogged about both before, though, so you're not missing out on much. I'll be bringing you a real outfit post really soon- promise!

Now I'm going to go start another movie, put a face mask on, paint my nails a festive red, and kick back with a magazine or two before I start working on tomorrow's post.

How have you been spending Valentine's Day this year?

Wednesday Wish List

I'm sorry that this week's wish list is later than usually scheduled. I was doubled over with stomach cramps last night, and didn't have the energy to finish the post before I fell asleep. Better late than never, though, right?

I just had to finish this post to show you all the amazing things I've discovered this week...

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I haven't been wowed by a lot of clothes this week, but I love this little lot. I'm obsessed with that red heart-print dress from Vivien of Holloway- how perfect would it be for Valentine's Day?!- and I'd love to get my hands on the green checked swing dress from Lindy Bop. Hopefully I will, eventually.

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New Look has brought out the most amazing pineapple clutch, and strawberry purse! I need them both for my Summer wardrobe! The pineapple clutch has already sold out online (since last night), but I'd be surprised if it wasn't restocked soon. It'll probably be available on ASOS before too long, too. I hope the strawberry design is made in to a clutch; if it is, I'll definitely be hunting one down!

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Pin Up Girl Clothing has the most amazing selection of novelty bags at the moment; all these and many, many more. (Except the cute little Jack Russell, which is from Mantaray). If you're a Star Wars fan, there are several designs you'll probably want to check out!

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I love all of these novelties from Accessorize. I'm completely smitten with the new Cara camera design. Yes, I already have it in gold, but I think I love the new design even more. That's not good news for my bank balance...

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I've been keeping an eye out for a new camera case since getting a new camera for Christmas, but haven't yet found one I like. Typically, my new camera is too wide for my old case, and for most compact camera cases, so I haven't found one that fits yet. That was until yesterday when I discovered these little camera bags from Accessorize. I'm not sure how wide they are, but I think I may have found what I'm looking for. The only problem is, I can't decide if I like the blue, mint, or coral best...

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ASOS have also be taunting me with awesome novelty bags and purses. I've become a little obsessed with the rainbow and strawberry purses; aren't they cute?! I can't carry a heavy bag around with me these days and try to carry as little as possible, so I think the cross-body strawberry purse could be a smart investment for me. It has to be a lot safer than carrying a purse around in my hand.

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And, finally, a few pairs of shoes which I'm lusting after. Okay, I can't afford a pair of Karl Lagerfeld for Melissa UltraGirl cat flats, but it doesn't hurt to admire them from afar. The ASOS jelly shoes and heart leopard pumps are far more affordable, and in my opinion, just as funky. I need a pair of those blue and pink jelly shoes!

What's on your wish list this week?