The Winter Beauty Wish List

My Beauty Christmas List by whatlaradidnext featuring a matte eye shadow

Viktor Rolf eau de perfume / Ole Henriksen face cleanser, $39 / Laura Mercier body cleanser / Christian Louboutin nail polish / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics matte eye shadow, $77 / Bobbi brown cosmetic

Morning guys so it's still only November but for the most part - a lot of us have already started, if not finished your Christmas shopping by now. I will be the first to raise my hand and say that I have not even in fact started my Christmas shopping yet. I just haven't had time, this past two months has been such a busy one, I really don't know where the days have gone! Rest assured though guys,  I will be starting my gift shopping probably sometime next week. I have made a list though, I know what I'm getting everyone, for me it's just a case of finding the time to dedicate a full weekend to shopping and of course choosing my gift wrapping colour scheme for the year - the most important part, obvs...

I have also had time to peruse the Selfridges website and have a good old browse around the likes of House of Fraser and Sephora to get a little idea of what I am hoping to receive in my stocking this year. Every year people are like 'what do you want for Christmas this year' and the majority of the time, my response goes something like 'I don't know get me whatever'. Generally I think I'm pretty easy to buy for, anything make up, skincare, perfume and I'm a happy bunny.

So in true WLDN style, here for you all is my Beauty Wish List. This one goes out to the people who have no idea what they want for Christmas and need to get together some ideas  and also a sneaky little hint to those who are one the hunt for a Christmas/Birthday gift for yours truly and haven't a clue where to start ;). Essentially, along with being my own personal wish list, at a wild guess I believe quite a few of these products are on the wish list of Beauty fanatics all over the UK so also think of this as a gift guide for the beauty blogger/make up addict.

Without further a due, lets have a little chat about the products in the collage above, shall we?

First up is the Tom Ford Contour palette. Yes I know what you're thinking, you read the words Tom Ford and your ears pricked up and dollar signs appeared in your eyes. So as a general rule, yes Tom Ford is a little on the expensive side and a bit of a luxury product. However I believe once in a while adding something a little more luxurious to your make up collection is very rewarding. On days where you want to look your best, you want to reach for a product that's just that little bit more special. On a similar note, the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow palette is also a very similar palette to this Tom Ford one and would also make an equally amazing gift for someone.

So next on the list is the Bobbi Brown Powder Brush. It's fair to say, again this product is a little on steep end of the spectrum price wise but if you can't treat yourself or others at Christmas, when can you? As many of the famous Make Up Artists out there will tell you, investing in good make up brushes is a biggie. If you're buying expensive products you want a good tool to distribute the product, right? So I don't actually own any Bobbi Brown Brushes at present but I've heard they're pretty damn good. Although this Brush is listed as a Powder Brush, I reckon it could also be doubled up as a Contour Brush. If this Brush is a bit out of your price range, I would 100% recommend the Real Techniques Brushes by Pixiwoo. They're a lot more affordable and are really amazing at doing their job.

Ahhh Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb - This is one of them Perfumes I can smell a mile off but have never actually owned my self. Flowerbomb is one of them delicate, lovely feminine fragrances that I think every girl should own. Ever since my friend April got this for Christmas years ago I've been obsessed with the perfume but as I've mentioned before I can never actually justify buying perfumes my self as they're pretty expensive. In the fragrance department, I usually wait until my Birthday/Christmas. Along with YSL Black Opium, perfume wise these two are one the top of my wish list. Flowerbomb is perfect for day time whereas YSL Black Opium is more of an evening scent.

So I've spoken about the Christian Louboutin Nail Lacquers before here but have still not got round to purchasing one for my self and if my estimations deem me correctly I would say a lot of girls are hoping to receive one of these for Christmas. If luxury brands don't interest you, I would say Barry M is your best bet - it pretty much does the job for me and I'm a big fan of the brand. However as somebody who doesn't own anything Louboutin and loves anything Beauty - having the Christian Louboutin Nail Lacquer would be a dream. Again this product is pretty luxurious and expensive but if want to put a smile on someones face, this product will most certainly do just that.

Next on the list is the Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Honey Bath. Mmm this product sounds and looks good enough to eat! I've never owned anything Laura Mercier myself but from what I can gather from a lot of bigger bloggers and Youtubers, it seems to be a firm favourite when it comes to bath time. So if you know anybody who is willing to spend hours in the bath indulging in their favourite book and sipping on a glass of wine - this bath creme would be absolutely ideal. I imagine the scent of this would fill the room with Caramel & Vanilla loveliness and would be a dream bath product for any girl.

So it seems another Bobbi Brown product has made it way onto my list this month. Yep you guessed it, it's the Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette. If you've heard of the Urban Decay Naked Palette ranges and know someone who is a big fan of them, then this is the perfect gift. The Palette contains a range of sandy/golden shades with a mixture of matte & shimmery finishes. I imagine this to look stunning on the eyes!

Last but certainly not least is the Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser. So I've never bought anything from this brand but came across it when I was browsing on Selfridges and it immediately grabbed my attention. As a recent convert to skincare, this product was screaming buy me, buy me! My sister is a big fan of the Melting Cleanser Gels and they seem to work your skin a real treat and is definitely a product I would love to get a hold of my self. So if you know someone who is obsessed with Skincare products and has a stash that could rival the aisle of Superdrug then this is the perfect gift.

What is on your Christmas List this year?

September Wishlist

September Wishlist by whatlaradidnext featuring Christian Louboutin

Morning guys so I've skipped the August Wishlist and I'm jumping straight in with the September one. This months list is super luxurious and very pricey, but a girl can't help wanting something can she?

So first things first, you may have noticed this list is very heavy in YSL & Estee Lauder products. Don't worry guys it hasn't gone un-noticed. The thing for me is, if I try a few products from a brand and every time I walk away satisfied, it just makes me fall in love with a brand and their army of products. YSL & Estee Lauder are just the sort of brand that bring it every single time. Their branding is on point, maybe on the expensive side yes but the products always deliver what they promise too and with very little error. These two brands have just become a holy grail brand for me, I mean I just wish I could buy everything on their beauty counters - which, if the disposable income was there, believe me I would.

So first of all, this month I've been on a quest and this quest involves finding the perfect skincare routine. I'll be honest, my skincare routine could be better and less slack but make up is my fort - not skin care. So if any of you guys can link me to your skincare routine or suggest some amazing products to me, it would be very much appreciated! I want to formulate the perfect routine and really look after my skin, so I'm open to any offers! Anyways, the product relating to this little rant that I'm wanting to get hold of is most definitely the Estee Lauder Take It Away Make Up Remover. I'm guilty of reaching for the face wipe far too often and really need to start using proper solutions that will completely remove my make up. I mean, I'm never one to sleep in my make up, I always remove it before I go to bed but I can't help but think my Face wipes and Face Wash isn't quite enough to remove excess make up and really cleanse my skin.

Next up is the YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick - Honestly I love this stuff. I got a shade for Christmas which was just almost a really light balm with a hint of gloss/glitter to it. I loved it so much in fact, that I actually used it most days and I've now almost ran out. Stupidly though, I've slung the product around in my make up bag for that long that the actual shade name has scraped off, so I'm not actually entirely sure which colour I had but I definitely want to repurchase. My instincts tell me it was the Lingerie Pink shade! I would also love to have this colour in a Deep Red tone too, so again suggestions are welcome ladies/gentlemen.

A MAC Lipstick I've had my eye on for some time now is the shade Rebel, it's a deep berry purple shade and it looks amazing! As you gals' all know I don't go for Pink shades I'm all about the berry and red tones. I just think this would be the perfect winter lipstick to wear one a date night or a night out and I am determined to get my hands on it. Every MAC Lipstick that I've ever purchased has always stood me in good stead - apart from the shade 'Saint Germain', this Lipstick doesn't suit me at all! Generally though, as a rule all my MAC Lipsticks seem to last ages and always make my make up look just that little bit more glam, do you know what I mean?

Another MAC product that I need to be swiftly brought into my life is the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish. This is a baked frosted powder - or essentially a Highlighter. I've seen this on the MAC counter and have been so tempted to purchase it every time I go to MAC. It looks so beautiful, it's almost a metallic looking powder. I've never used a Powdered Highlighter neither so I would like to see how it works, it just looks as though it would give you that real Kim Kardashian Glow and I mean, c'mon who isn't all about that dewy cheek glow these days?!

Since I have so much love for the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation, I reckon it's about time I give their sister product - the concealer a bit of a go! I will put my hand up now and say I have never used a concealer before ooops. Am I missing out or something? I was thinking of purchasing the Revlon Colour Stay that Lily Pebbles always harps on about but since I realised that Estee Lauder have one that you team with the Double Wear I thought it would make sense to purchase that. I am really hoping to get hold of this product and see what magic concealer can do for me!

Now, lets talk about the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation, this highly anticipated product has only just recently hit the stores and I am itching to try it. I love the Touche Eclait Foundation so I am expecting great things of this product. The formula claims to deliver a flawless coverage that lasts up to 24 hours whilst still feeling light on the skin. If it delivers what it promises this could potentially be the perfect foundation. The packaging for the Foundation looks as luxurious as the formula sounds. The only thing I don't like the look of is the applicator wand. To me, a pump works just fine so why replace a mechaninism that works for something like that? Aside of the supposed' application method, this product sounds amazing! It also comes in 16 shades, which actually correspond to the Touche Eclait Foundation shades so I just know that I can pick up my usual shade without getting tested, perfect.

I really really want to try the flat powder brush from Space NK, I don't have this sort of brush in my make up collection at present, and the brush I got with my YSL Powder doesn't really work all that well so this would be a good purchase in my mind.

Last but not least is the Christian Louboutin Nail Lacquer. This product looks incredible, although it comes with a hefty price tag (£36) it just looks amazing! The packaging is no less than I expected of Christian Louboutin and actually stands at the same height as the highest heel Christian Louboutin ever made (the Ballerina Ultima) - wow! The Lacquer is available in numerous different shades, ones that catch my eye are the sweet pastel pinks and the ultimate red shade - Rouge Louboutin. If I was to purchase this product (which would be very naughty) then I would have to go for the Rouge Louboutin. The shade supposedly suits everyone with a formula that is highly glossy and chip resistant. I think it's brilliant that Louboutin has released a product that is a hint of luxury but something that is more affordable. I mean, not everyone can afford his wonderful Red Sole heels so the next best thing has got to be this superbly designed Nail Lacquer!