Seven wonders of my future beauty world

1. Model's Own Nail Polish in Hayley's Comet (£5)

Look at this intergalactic beaut of a nail polish! It's like they have liquidised a chameleon and swirled it into a gorge multicoloured masterpiece. I want.

Buy it here.

2. Mary Greenwell Lemon Eau de Parfum (£2.50-£90)

Ever since I got a sample of Mary Greenwell's Lemon in a Glossybox, I have been dying to get my hands on a full-size bottle. It's so fresh and light, which makes it perfect for daily wear. AND she has another perfume called Plum, which I bet is equally delicious!

Buy it here.

3. Inika Kabuki Brush (£23.50)
Inika is a lovely vegan, cruelty-free brand and I love the look of this kabuki brush. It is a little pricy but, at the end of the day, make-up brushes are investment buys.

Buy it here.

4. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum (£36-£70)

I just LOVE this perfume. The first time I wore it, I couldn't stop sniffing my own wrists, which makes me sound SO weird but you know what I mean! It's a floral fragrance with notes of jasmine, cherry, apple, blackcurrant and orange blossom. Beautiful.

Buy it here.

5. Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment (£4.90-£25.45)

I've never heard so many great, consistent reviews about a hair oil. And I can see why - it's for all hair types, reduces drying time by up to 50% and provides natural UV protection (something we don't hear about a lot for hair!). I'll be buying the 10ml bottle on pay day.

Buy it here.

6. Aromatherapy Associates Enrich Body Scrub (£35)
When it comes to choosing new bath and body products, one of my first buys is always a body scrub. I'd love to try this one from Aromatherapy Associates, especially as its ingredients, including coffee, pink grapefruit and sweet almond oil, sound delicious. But it does cost a bomb and a half.

Buy it here.

7. Perricone MD Blue Plasma (£78)
When it comes to skin care, I am a great believer in the power of cosmeceuticals. I've been dying to try out products from the Perricone MD range, including Blue Plasma, which is a non-acidic daily peel for brightening and radiance. It has no side effects and looks fab - a true skin care innovation!

Buy it here.

What are your seven beauty wonders? xxx

Etsy Beauty Buys: What I'll Be Reaching For In March

When it comes to homemade beauty Etsy is the real deal, so it's only fair that I treat myself to a browse every so often to get to grips with the newest, hottest buys.

As always, there was so many lovely things to choose from, but I have managed to focus on five fab products that I'll be reaching for next month (or, let's be honest, at the crack of dawn on pay day!)

1/Beach Beauty Sea Salt Hair Transformation, Claribel Skincare

Credit: Claribel Skincare @ Etsy.com

Infused with dead sea salt and invigorating lime & clary sage, Claribel Skincare's Beach Beauty Sea Salt Hair Transformation is the perfect antidote for sun-damaged hair in need of a bit of TLC. It is designed to create that classic natural, wavy holiday hair look.

Ingredients are 100% pure and there are no parabens, silicones or synthetic preservatives.

Buy it for £7.28 here.

2/Whatever Lola Wants Bath Bomb, Antoinette's Bath House

Credit: Antoinette's Bath House @ Etsy.com

Just look at how beautiful this plum and pink bath bomb is - not only does it look good, but with ingredients like pink peppercorn, vanilla, ruby red grapefruit and rose, you can bet your bottom dollar it smells fantastic too. The fragrance has been created to have a sensual effect, so that you feel pampered and 'irresistable'.

Buy it for £2.66 here.

3/Limoncello Shimmer Eyeshadow, Calla Cosmetics

Credit: Calla Cosmetics @ Etsy.com

HELLO SUMMER. How happy am I from just looking at this?! OK, I admit it's daring, but how pretty would it be paired with a gold eyeliner?

Not one for the faint-hearted, but definitely one for your fun side!

Buy it for £3.99 here. You can also buy a sample for $1 which includes 1/4 of a teaspoon.

4/Makoto: The Lovely Moon Collection, Daily Lacquer

Credit: Daily Lacquer @ Etsy.com

This packaging is just, well, wow. Glitter, speckles and confetti are all the range right now, so why not indulge in a matte glitter lacquer with hot Spring/Summer colours.

Buy it for £5.99 here.

5/Lavender Lemonade Perfume Oil, Orange Thyme

Credit: Orange Thyme @ Etsy.com

So here's the thing - I love lavender and I love lemonade, so I am totally drawn to this perfume oil. I have to say I would be a bit worried ordering any fragrance that is home-made (not sure why though?!), but I would happily give it a go as it sounds positively delish.

Buy it for £5.99 here.

What do you think of these Etsy buys? Have you tried anything homemade recently? xxx

Anti-valentines day beauty buys

A little blackbird told me that not everyone likes Valentines day. That's right, whereas for some the 14th of February is a day to cuddle up and buy too many roses, others just want to make it a regular day and/or throw several darts at pictures of their exes.

So, if you are an occasional dart thrower who is anti-valentines day, then this post is for you. Get rid of all those pink and red rosy florals and replace them with these beauty buys fit for a vixen. You know you can't resist vampy lips and fierce eyes, so let's start now...

Anti-Valentines Day Beauty Buy No. 1: MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Absolutely It)

Very vampy!

I just love me some purple lips and this one is perfect as a standout look. It's a lip liner but I reckon this would look great for all over definition. Prep with a lip balm, dab your lips to remove the shine and layer the colour on gradually. Blot it and do it again. Then you will be ready to tell valentines day where to go! It costs £14 for 1.2g.

Anti-Valentines Day Beauty Buy No. 2: Elemis Devils Mint Body Scrub

Minty fresh

Awaken your senses with this seriously minty body scrub from Elemis (£26, 150ml). With sea plant particles, devils apron seaweed and and peppermint essential oil, you will feel so revitalised that you will forget what day it is!

Anti-Valentines Day Beauty Buy No. 3: Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau De Parfum

Luscious ingredients in the classic Tom Ford

I LOVE TOM FORD. Just saying. The Black Orchid Eau De Parfum is rather expensive, costing between £48 and £95, but it's absolutely gorgeous. The fragrance is a blend of black truffle, ylang, blackcurrant and bergamot. There is also a slight hint of vanilla to sweeten the deal.

What's more, if you buy it with a Debenhams beauty card you can get lots of money off future beauty buys, which has really come in handy for me in the past.

Anti-Valentines Day Beauty Buy No. 4: Urban Decay Limited Edition Build Your Own Palette, OZ Theodora

Wondeful wizardry

I'll admit it, I am a Glinda type of girl, but for those on an anti-valentines day mission the Urban Decay Theodora Palette (£35) is perfect. Mix the black and gold for a shimmery smoky look or go for double green and mix and match. Or scrap that and bust out red vixen lips :).

Anti-Valentines Day Beauty Buy No. 5: Catwalk Sleek Mystique Haute Iron Spray

Red hot glamour

Just because you don't feel any love for valentines day doesn't mean your hair should be neglected too. Protect it from the heat when styling with this glam iron heat spray (£9.29, 200ml).