Like most I am counting down until I jet off into the Summer sun...8 weeks and counting.
With that in mind I thought I'd share my current shopping list of products I have yet to pick up, as mentioned on Facebook (I post exclusives over there so do visit - link) I will be doing a post on my American beauty shopping list and sharing some great deals in-case you are also visiting in the coming weeks/months.
1, I need to find a decent beach bag but I also want a bag that I can use during the day as space in my suitcase is scarce so I have settled on the Zara Mini Shopper - it's well made, easy on the eye and pretty stylish if I do so myself. I can't quite decide which shade to go for, I think it is between the green and orange version, knowing me I will end up with both haha!
Zara Mini Shopper £22 via Zara -link
2, 2013 is the year in which I will finally treat myself to a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfayers, I have put it off as truth be told I'm pretty clumsy and have lost/broken more pairs of sunglasses than I care to count. However Specsdirect2u have some amazing deals on Ray-Bans (cheapest retailer within the UK for authentic Ray-Bans) that I think it is only fair that I purchase a pair. I have my eye on the Ray-Ban Tortoiseshell Polarised frames which are funky almost leopard print numbers which will go with everything.
Ray-Ban Tortoiseshell Polarised Sunglasses £89 via Specsdirect2u - link
3, I plan of packing light and that included my make-up so I think it may be a wise decision to purchase Benefit's World Famous Neutral Kit as it has all I need to create both a basic day look and to up the ante come night fall! All I need to do is take my mascara and an Urban Decay 24/7 liner with me and I'm good to go!
Benefit's World Famous Neutral Kit £23.50 via Debenhams -link
4, I've said it before and I'll say it again when it comes to summer lips Clinique's Chubby Sticks Intense are a girls best friend - the precision of a pencil coupled with the pigment of a lipstick and the moisture of a lip balm. If you pack one lip product into your summer make-up bag let it be a Clinique Chubby Stick Intense.
I have a good few but the shade that really catches my eye is Heftiest Hibiscus which is a bright summer ready orange coral.
Clinique Chubby Sticks Intense £16 via House of Fraser - link
5, Continuing with my theme of packing light I have decided to splurge on By Terry's Balme de Rose - the sun really parches my lips and as this light rose scented balm can be used anywhere on the skin I figure it will be the perfect dry patch savior this summer!
By Terry Balme de Rose £35 via Space.NK - link
6, I can't be the only one who likes to purchase a scent especially for going away? My reasoning is that the fragrance will always remind me of that place and i'm a sucker for a trip down memory lane! I have been oohing and ahhing over the new Marc Jacobs Sunshine Editions for quite some while now and have decided that Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine Edition will be the scent that accompanies me to Florida!
Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine Edition £38.99 via Fragrance Direct - link
7, I don't mean to be crude but sometimes having a large bust means that both swimwear and bra shopping is more of a chore rather than a pleasure. It often seems that if you are over a D cup that the swimwear becomes a little matronly and not really suited to a gal in her tweenties! I have just ordered a few items from mycurvesandme including this bandeau top and some cheap bras that are bright, colourful and basically just perfect for my summer wardrobe. If you have a larger bust I highly recommend checking the site out as the prices are wonderful.
8, Being the oily skinned creature that I am I do have to put a little more consideration into my base and setting products than most. For over a year now I have been using Urban Decay's De-Slick setting spray and really do rate it particularly in the warmer weather so I figure it only makes sense that I purchase the matching setting powder- Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Setting Powder. My reasoning is that the products have been created to work in harmony together so surely that can only mean one thing - hello shine free skin?
Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Setting Powder £20 via House of Fraser - link
What do you plan on purchasing if anything for your summer break?
I have the orange Zara Mini Shopper and i love it so much, it's my new love! - i think you'd really like the orange one, but i can see where your coming from.. i love the green one also!!
ReplyDeleteGet them both haha!
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Haha don't encourage me Holly ;) I think I'll go for the orange I mean it is such a bright and summer ready shade don't you think? x
DeleteI have the zara bag in orange and its seriously gorge! I also have the chubby stick in Heftiest Hibiscus which I'm not too sure about - looks a bit garish on my stink tone - would definately recommend trying it out first in store! xx
ReplyDeleteYou and Holly have convinced me to go for the orange ;)
DeleteArgh really - i'm fairly olive skinned and go really dark in the sun i'll def swatch it in-store rather than purchasing online :) thanks for the heads up! x
It's only available online in black and green now :( I waited too long to get the orange so might be too late now.
DeleteAh no sorry :( I saw it in-store today so if you live near one I'd go asap. Sorry about that again :(
DeleteMy local store don't have many bags unfortunately :(
DeleteI'm off to Italy in 5 weeks. Benefit's Peek-a-bright eyes (handy travel size), a Samsung nx300 camera and new pretty underwear are all on my list possibly along with a new YSL Glossy stain.
ReplyDeleteOh you lucky thing :) where about's in Italy? Yes to the YSL Glossy Stain - I'm hoping to pick up a coral shade in duty free!
DeleteWhy do you not buy your perfume at the airport. we are going to florida in 31 sleeps and the perfume purchase is the first part of the holiday for me. once we have got rid of lugage its perfume for me, one for our daughter who will take ages to decide, and my hubby takes even longer. he always has to involve a sales assistant to help him find fragrances that are similar to something he had ten years ago! drives us mad. My Florida list is growing daily. x
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ReplyDeleteHi Kay :)
DeleteI normally do that but last year I was left disappointed I had my heart set on one of the Thierry Mugler scents and Glasgow Airport didn't have it. I'm quite fickle so normally it is best not to leave things to chance just because I don't take disappointment well haha! x
Oh the Zara mini shopper is gorgeous!! I'm doing a mini eurotrip before heading back to Australia for good and I'm on the hunt for a cute handbag/handluggage combo that is beach friendly. Maybe I should look into the mini shopper too?
ReplyDeleteI'm also big in the bust area so I'm definitely mycurvesandme as I feel you about the matronly swimwear!
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Oh you lucky thing, I say go for the Zara bag I have just ordered mine and after seeing it in store I can vouch that it is the perfect size for daily use and the beach :) Ugh tell me about it big boobs doesn't mean we don't want funky underwear or swimwear. Have a great trip! x
DeleteI need to pick up that Marc jacobs perfume! Smells amazing
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It really does :) so summery!
DeleteHi there - really love this post you've picked out some gorgeous things!
ReplyDeleteLove the Zara bag and I am now really curious about the Marc Jacobs perfume; I have Daisy and ADORE it to bits but have not smelt the sunshine edition! xx
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Hey :) you must test it out in store all of the sunshine fragrances are just delightful :) x
DeleteI want that benefit kit so badly! wish I could justify it! x
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I'm hoping to buy that Benefit kit in Duty free when I go on holiday! And the orange bag is beautiful, I'd definitely get that colour!
ReplyDeleteErin x
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Ohh you need to try out the so fresh sunshine daisy perfume. I love it so much and I'm not a huge fan of either of the originals! Also feeling you in the big bust area! Finding nice swimwear is so hard. Thought I'd struck god with asos but they only do the halter neck which gives me a mighty neck ache. Not so fun when it has to hold up heavy goods haha.
ReplyDeleteShame that website only ships to UK.
Bloody Australia <.<
Paris x
i thought that last one was a ring for a second! haha
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I really want a pair of Raybans but i will loose or break them, so will stick with the fake ones for now haha.
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