Top 8 beauty faves of 2013 + 'resolutions'

Thought is was only right to write up a post on my top faves, I will also include some cliche resolutions at the end. Just because.

I have been pretty much using the same products all year even though I have tons of other options - a resolution for next year? Try more products maybe.

Anyways lets get to it;

Urban Decay Naked Palette
I have a full review on this palette here so I won’t write too much but this is a MUST HAVE! It has what I personally believe to be all the shades you will ever really need, the quality of the eyeshadows is amazing! This is my only UD Naked Palette, I don’t think I need the other two as this is perfect for me.

Collection 2000 liquid eyeliner
I have been using this eyeliner for around 8 years I think, I have lost count of how many I have purchased over the years. The nib of this is cone shaped so you can achieve a thin line, a think line or even a cat eye. It stays on all day and doesn’t smudge at all. It also dries super quickly. I have tried many other liquid eyeliners but always come back to this one! I have a full review here.

GOSH natural touch foundation
This foundation is really lightweight but still provides such a great coverage, they have a range of shades so its definitely worth a look. This foundation provides such a gorgeous healthy looking finish to the skin. I have a full review here.

Collection concealer
I brought this after reading countless good reviews! I was not disappointed, this concealer is so good for the little price tag. I personally need to mix two of the shades to get the right colour. The consistency is great for under the eyes to cover dark circles and on top of spots. It doesn’t appear cakey at all.

Rimmel moisture renew lipstick - Nude delight 700
My most worn lipstick of 2013, it’s nude but not really if that makes sense. This lovely peach pink lipstick is super moisturing which is a must for light shaded lipsticks! I am eager to try more from the range.

Maybelline falsies mascara
I purchased this after seeing promising reviews too and it lived up to the hype! This mascara is great at thickening, lengthening and separating the lashes. I wrote a review here. It really does provide a 'false lash' look.

Maybelline baby lips
I recently gave into the hype and purchased the whole baby lips collection! The favourite definitely has to be the blue one, hydrate which is the moisturising lip balm out of all of them. I have a full review here.

Fashionista blush quad
This palette has been all the blush I’ve been using for most of the year. The colours I picked out are perfect for me, so I often alternate between them. Although my firm favourite is Cinnamon! I have a full review here.


Resolutions?
We all know the cliche resolutions that come with the beginning of a new year. I have quite a few personal resolutions. I don’t think i’ve ever stuck with resolutions previously but here goes, maybe 2014 will motivate me to stick with them! Here are a few of my resolutions -

Get healthy
This is a no brainer - ultimate cheese. In the new year I am going to try and eat as clean as possible, so in short non-processed foods. This includes dairy. If you’d like to hear how its going and want me to write a post on the reasons why etc let me know.

Try out more products but also throw out what you don’t need
This past year I have been sticking with the same few beauty products all year just because I know it’s what works for me. I will be shopping my stash and will attempt to rediscover old products that I have brought.

2014 Memory jar

I love this idea and will definitely be making one this year! It is such a cute idea. Throughout the year in the jar you pop in snippets of things that made you happy; tickets to an event? a sweet gift, a receipt for a luxury purchase you made, pictures, charms, happy quotes the list is endless! It’s almost like a journal in a jar.

I want to say a huge thank you for everyone who has followed my blog this last year, I reached 300 followers the other day and that was my goal to reach by tonight and it was achieved a few days earlier! This year has flown by so quickly, I have thoroughly enjoyed writing up posts for you all to read and the feedback has been great. I am also wanting to focus on my blog a lot more next year.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know what products you have been loving and what resolutions you might have! I wish you all a happy and healthy new year, may it be filled with lots of good times! x

wish list #2

1. Heart shirt (black) - eBay / Heart shirt (red) - eBay

2. Yankee Candle, White chocolate and mint - eBay

3. Cath Kidston 2014 Diary -  Amazon

4. Bare Minerals foundation kit - Bare Minerals

5, Deer hot water bottle -  Urban Outfitters

6. Buckle boots -  New Look

Hope you’re all well. A few days until the new year, can’t believe this year is nearly over. My new wish list consists of a variety of products this week. The heart print shirt is everywhere at the moment since being made famous by Harry Styles! This eBay bargain is around £7 posted and the burgundy version is only £5.99. I need want a new candle. White chocolate and mint are 2 of my favourite things so a candle version sounds great. yum. Definitely need to be more organised next year so I will be snapping up this Cath Kidston diary which is half price just now. The make up is added in this post just for good measure - I have enough but really want to try something from the Bare Minerals range. Was told I need to buy 2 different foundation powders to achieve my colour. Meh. Deer hot water bottle will come in handy soon; wonder if it will snow next week? I need these buckle boots in my life, I have been saying this for ages but I think now is the perfect time to buy them! :)

I am so pleased to have reached 270 Bloglovin followers, a big thank you to all my readers. My aim is 300 followers by the new year. I have also now got a new blog layout which you might have noticed - I have been longing for this for AGES! Waiting on the blog header now - eeeek!

Let me know what you think of my wish list and also my new layout please! x

Winter sales are now on!

The Christmas sales are now on!! Eeek! I’ve already placed ALOT of orders! I thought it was only right to construct a post on what I think is the bargains to be had this year! I don’t know about you but I much prefer shopping online, the stores get too busy.

Online sales listed below; instore will be boxing day (26th)

Christmas Eve (now on)-
ASOS - Up to 50% off, meh not really a sale when you actually look through but I did still place an order nonetheless. Why not. The free delivery is a winner all.the.time. UPDATE: Further reductions!
Debenhams - Half price sale on selected items. Lots of beauty bargains to be had! They have a great range of dresses and shoes on discount too.
House of Fraser - Love this store, they have up to 50% off.
John Lewis - They have a big clearance on items; the electrical items are now at bargain prices!
New Look - This was the first stop for me! Up to 60% off. I am gutted the Fair Isle jumpers went SO quick! They have massive discounts on clothes and shoes. In my basket there are belts, tons of jewellery and dresses!
H&M - Up to 70% off! I haven’t managed to look on here yet but I’ve been told the sale is a good’un!
The Body Shop - Up to 50% off. The Christmas range has been heavily discounted and as usual the selected body butters are now £5!
Boots- A great way gain points as well as use them! Heavily discounted fragrances including sets and Christmas stock. 1/2 price off!
Cath Kidston - They have up to 25% off but I would look at ASOS first as over there you can sometimes get Cath Kidston cheaper, then with an extra 10% off if you are a student and they have free delivery!
Feel Unique - Lots of beauty discounts! Up to 50% off, GHDs are at a bargain price as is the Bare Minerals foundation which I will be snapping up! Free delivery over £10!
George at ASDA - I love George clothing, they have up to 1/2 off! They always seem to get it right with their pieces and all the clothes are such a good fit!
Urban Outifitters - Up to 50% off. They have the best homeware!
Miss Selfridge - Up to 70% off. Currently browsing through!
Accessorize and Monsoon - Up to 50% off!
River Island - This is gonna be a good’un!

Christmas Day -
A majority of the other stores will have sales on online!
Debenhams Beauty - half price sale 

Bor Island - This one is gonna be a good’un!

Hope you like my new blog layout, still currently working through a few parts of it. A big hello to the new and existing readers too :)

And on that note, happy holidays! I hope you all have a good one. Christmas DVD and popcorn time I think :)

aly x