Birthday Wish List

I can't remember the last time I blogged a wish list, but as it's my birthday tomorrow and various family members have asked me for present ideas, it seemed like a good time to put a new one together.

I like to put a birthday wish list together on the blog every year, and have done for as long as I can remember. It's not a wish list I demand my family buy me things from, but I might direct them to it if they ask for ideas, and shop from it myself should I be given any birthday money. (Or if I just fancy treating myself to something because it's my birthday, and can't stop myself because it would be rude not to). Mostly, it's just for fun.

This year, my birthday wish list features a predictable mix of some of the fashion and beauty items at the top of my lust list, along with a few random things like books, craft kits, and geeky collector's toys. Some things never change!

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1. I recently discovered that Joules do plus sizes up to a 26(!), and have fallen in love with their purple leopard print Yasmin shirt dress, after buying the same dress in a strawberry print last month. It looks perfect for autumn.

2. I also really like the green smudge print version of the Joules Yasmin dress, and think it would be great all year round.

3. These Erstwilder Purple Prose hollyhock earrings are so pretty. 

4. I'd love to get my hands on some of the Too Faced Love Flush Water Colour blushes. They look like Polly Pockets!

5. This green Joe Browns spot maxi dress looks gorgeous. I can't resist a good polka dot dress.

6. I've been coveting the Vendula Seaside Souvenirs backpack for over a year, and I'm so excited that my parents have got it for me for my birthday, after it went on flash sale a couple of weeks ago. I can't wait to get it, and know it's going to be perfect for holidays to Cornwall. (It's on sale again now, by the way)!

7. The Erstwilder Duck, Duck, Splash! brooch is just about the cutest brooch I've ever seen in my life. Look at his little rain coat!

8. It's not often you see emu jewellery designs, and I think the novelty makes The Enchanting Emu brooch from Erstwilder and Pete Cromer extra awesome. I love this design so much.

9. I don't need any more eyeshadow palettes, but damn, the Too Faced Born This Way palette is tempting.

10. The Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer is the best primer I've ever tried, and I'd love to get myself a full size pot to replace the mini one I used up months ago.

11. How cute is the Loungefly Disney Cats wallet?! I think I need it in my life.

12. I've been admiring the Zatchels Sugacube bag in red for years, and would love to add it to my collection. I have one in oxblood, and it's the perfect small day bag for almost every outfit, but the colour's too harsh for spring and summer. I'd love to get the red to fill the gap for the warmer months.

13. After trying the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara and being impressed with how much it lengthened my lashes, I really want to try the waterproof version so I can get the same results without panda eyes in the heat.

14. This blue rose print Chantilly 50's Dress from Hell Bunny looks stunning. Did you know they've extended their sizes to 6XL?

15. Another Erstwilder x Pete Cromer brooch I've been lusting after for months is The Coy Cockatiel brooch. It reminds me of the cockatiels on the animal units when I was studying animal care at college. They could both sing the theme tunes to The Addams Family, and Laurel and Hardy.

16. Alice in Wonderland has always been one of my favourite Disney films, so the new Caterpillar Funko Pop is naturally amazing.

17. This parrot print Hepburn swing dress from Lady Vintage would make a charming addition to my wardrobe zoo.

18. I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle since I was little, but that doesn't stop me wanting this Animal Crossing jigsaw. It's so cute!

19. Stephen King's The Stand is one of my favourite books, and the Barnes and Noble edition looks stunning. I definitely need a copy in my life.

20. What I wouldn't give to play with all the colourful eyeshadows in the Urban Decay Wired Pressed Pigment Palette right about now. It looks like a colour junkie's dream!

21. The Adventure Awaits embroidery kit from Cotton Clara looks like a great embroidery to make to mark the ending of Covid restrictions, and the optimism of adventures being possible again after a turbulent sixteen months.

22. And last but not least, as a bit of an Animal Crossing addict who wants to attempt more embroidery, I'd love to make this adorable Celeste embroidery from Fawn Floss on Etsy.

And those are some of the things on my birthday wish list.

If you'd like to see more of the fashion, beauty, and miscellaneous things on my wish list, check out my wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all my previous Wish List posts here.

What's on your wish list right now?