February Favourites 2014!

February has felt like a month of recovering from winter and getting excited about spring this year and I've found myself reaching for spring ready makeup more and more in the last couple of weeks and I think this months favourite products really reflect that.

I love a nice flawless base and I find that the lovely fresh weather we've been having lately suits the Max Factor Whipped Creme Foundation perfectly. It is a good coverage for building up a medium level of coverage with the smallest amount and where the formula has been whipped into a light mousse it still lets skin breath. I've been pairing it with a beautiful coral pink baked blush from Accessorize for a glowing, light flush of colour. The small amount of shimmer hits the light and gives a sheen that enhances cheekbones.
I've also been focusing on bold eye makeup lately, giving some less tried out products a trial so lips have been kept nice and simple. I've found myself reaching regularly for my Brave lipstick from MAC which was actually the first MAC lipstick I ever owned. It is a pinky nude shade that is barely there but gives lips a beautiful definition and lasts for hours. On drier lip days I've been whipping out a little piece of Lush history in the form of the Snow Fairy Lip Tint which combines the benefits of a lip balm with a slight wash of colour. It also tastes just like their Bubblegum Lip Scrub. I'd say that whilst this is no longer available to buy it is very comparable to the Maybelline Baby Lips products.
To complete my spring ready vibe I've been dousing myself in my all time favourite perfume; Moschino Funny which has been my signature summer scent for years now. Its full of beautifully bold fruity notes and to me just sums up so many happy years.
Finally, because no matter how much I try to deny it, it is still kind of winter out there and so my skin is still annoyingly dry I've been treating it to a daily helping of the rich and deeply moisturising Ambre Vanille Souffle Body Cream. I cannot get enogh of this stuff! It works wonders on my skin and smells completely out of this world. It's such a sophisticated, sensual smell- nothing like your average vanilla scent.

What products have you been loving during February? Have you tried any of these before? What did you think?
Annie xx

The Lust List- February

Hello!

I can't believe its March already, where is this year going? I've only just recovered from Christmas it seems and already we're in lent!

This fast flying time also means another pay day has been and gone and here's my february lust list of things that I would lovee to spend it on if real life didn't get in the way : )

1. How cute is this Topshop unicorn jumper? Shame I'm a little larger than the sizes they have left in stock.

2. I am a wedge addict and I am dying to get m hands on a pair of these striped heel wedges from Monsoon.

3. I'm a big fan of kooky homewares and this test tube shot glass set from Urban Outfitters is screaming my name.

4. Ponies! I am in love with this pony shirt and at only £10 from Asda, it may just find its way into my wardrobe sometime in the near future.

5. Handbags, my other addiction. This woven blue leather Annabelle bag from Lulu Guinness just draws me in, and sharing my name with this thing of beauty only adds to my excitement!

6. Another kooky homeware from Urban Outfitters! This lucky cat money box has a place in my heart. Especially while I'm trying so hard to save every penny I can.

7. How could I resist these Phycic 3 studded boots from Topshop. I'm almost relieved that they've already sold out.

8. Another entry from Topshop. This aztec sun top just wants to be mine.

So these are the items I have been lusting over for the past month. If I wasn't so excited to be saving up for a year in Spain in the not so distant future, I would be more than happy to welcome these lovelies into my open arms. What have you been lusting over this month? Are you lucky enough to own any of these bits and pieces?
Annie x