Wishlist

1. Free Fusion Scalloped Collar Shirt $35 AUD
Spotted this adorable top in Target yesterday, was going to buy it until I saw the price tag. When did Target get so expensive??? $35 for a top, oh hells no. That being said I love the top and will probably end up buying it, ha!

2. BYS Blush in Coral $3-5 AUD
I love the quality of BYS blushes and have had my eye on this shade for a while - it reminds me of a darker version of NARS Orgasm Blush.

3. Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Honky Tonk $12.95 AUD
According to Makeup&Macaroons this lipstick is a close dupe to the MAC lipstick in Ever Hip, which I missed in the Liberty of London collection and of course missed again in the recent collection it was re-promoted. Considering Australis lippies are less than half price of MAC in Australia, I was quite excited to hear about this dupe.

4. NARS Cream Blush in Cactus Flower $27 USD (online) $49 AUD (instore)
This blush was in my July 2011 wishlist, so unfortunately I still haven't purchased it yet. I'm hoping that once University starts and I will be saving money on not going out as much, I'll have the money to buy it...

5. NYX Black Label Lipstick in Berry $5.99 USD (online)
I'm interested in trying this lipstick simply because I have heard it's a good dupe for MAC Viva Glam Cyndi lipstick which in my opinion, is the perfect wearable red. I had 2 but unfortunately I lost one of them (have a feeling it may have been stolen). Considering it's a lipstick I use regularly and it was a limited edition item, I'm hoping to find a dupe.

6. Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation $34 USD
The Makeup Forever HD Foundation was in my July 2011 wishlist, however I never ended up buying the product. Since then, my interest has grown towards the Mat Velvet instead, as from what I have read it would be much more suited to my skin type. The one thing stopping me from purchasing this foundation is that no online stores sell it directly to Australia; so I would need to use a parcel forwarding service, which may just end up making it as costly as purchasing here in Australia.

What is your current wishlist?

Perfect Blush Combination

Firstly, please ignore my stupid pose in the first picture... the photo was taken after pre-drinks haha.

Anyway. Today I would like to share with you all a blush combination that I have been loving to wear recently on nights out. As some of you may know, I have been lusting over the NARS Cream Blush in 'Cactus Flower'. Unfortunately, it's not in my price range at the moment, so I decided to try and re-create the look with blushes I already own!

First I apply NYX Cream Blush in 'Glow', a beautiful medium pink which as the name suggests, gives a lovely glow to the cheeks and acts as a perfect base. To set the blush and achieve that signature golden shimmer of 'Cactus Flower', I apply a layer of my Max Factor Blush in 'Classic Rose'. This blush is a rosy, peachy colour with golden shimmer.

I absolutely love the Max Factor blush! On a night out I love to apply a heavy layer, I find it photographs amazingly and gives a gorgeous sparkle to the cheeks when it catches the light on the dancefloor. I don't bother wearing a highlighter as the blush gives the perfect sheen to the face.

What are your favourite blush combinations at the moment?
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Current Beauty Wishlist

Apparently I don't already have enough makeup *shakes head*

1. NARS 'Cactus Flower' Cream Blush

NARS describes this blush as a "shimmering poppy" (click here for a HD picture I found off Google). Curiosity led me to visit a Mecca store and test it out. The MUA applied it to my cheeks and straight away I fell in love! The colour is quite intimidating in the pan but with a light hand you can achieve a gorgeous red-poppy tint with an even amount of gold shimmer running through it, adding the perfect highlight.

Unfortunately this retails for $49 AUD here in Australia, and I couldn't justify spending that much on a blush! I've found it online here for just under $40, but I'm still debating whether to buy it or not.

2. MAC 'Well Dressed' Blush

This blush is constantly raved about and has been on my wishlist for a long time now. I actually have a Myer giftcard I've been saving, so I'm just waiting to find some time to head over to the MAC counter and have a MUA test it out on me.

3. Benefit Moon Beam

For ages I have been lusting over Benefit highlighters and cheek stains! My amazing mother generously purchased the Benefit 'Finding Mr Bright' palette for me which contains sample sizes of Posie Tint, High Beam, Erase Paste and Girl Meets Pearl. I have fallen in love with the High Beam (a gorgeous pinky highlight) and now have my eyes set on Moon Beam!

Apparently Moon Beam is a more yellow toned highlight, and seeing as I have yellow undertones in my skin I think it might compliment me? For now I'm happy with High Beam though, so we'll see which I purchase when that runs out.

4. Makeup Forever HD Foundation

I remember standing in Sephora 6 months ago in Paris and staring at this foundation thinking "Should I or shouldn't I?" Silly me decided it was too expensive, and I decided to go for a single eyeshadow instead. I wish I had just splurged and given the foundation a go, everyone always raves about it! One day I will find/buy it online, just wish I had atleast tried it so I would know my shade...

5. Inglot Powder

Being Polish, I have a soft spot for the Polish brand Inglot. I stocked up on products when I was in Poland (so much cheaper there!) but for some reason the foundations/powders didn't attract my attention.

My friend Christina swears by the Inglot powder (can't remember which one haha) so I've been tempted to give it a go. At the moment I have way too many powders, so once I finish them up I plan to head over to Inglot and test some of theirs out.

Inglot products aren't cheap in Australia, but I would say they are reasonably priced compared to brands such as MAC, NARS etc.

6. Chanel VitaLumiere Aqua Foundation

Another product raved about foundation on youtube, I want to try this foundation. I won't though. Too expensive, and Chanel never does gift with purchase (haha).

7. MAC Lustreglass

Not actually sure which shade I want... I just know that I'm looking for a nice nude or pink. I have 'Florabundance' lipglass, the perfect nude, but I HATE the formula of lipglasses! I have one Lustreglass (Venetian - perfect red) and the formula is much less sticky/streaky and the brush applicator is amazing. If only they could make a lustreglass version of 'Florabundance'.

8. Maybelline Gel Eyeliner

I'm loving my MAC Blacktrack Fluidline Gel Eyeliner, and still have plenty left, but once that finishes I have my eyes on a cheaper alternative by Maybelline.

9. MAC Cleanse Off Oil

I was watching a monthly favourites video by Amarixe and she mentioned this product is perfect for removing makeup not only from your face, but brushes too. In particular she mentioned that she could never completely remove Revlon Colorstay foundation from her brushes (I have the same problem!) until she tried a little of this product. 'm determined to give it a go now!

What beauty products are on your wishlist?

Pink Lips

All through June and now July, I have been obsessing over pretty pink lips! My favourite choices have been MAC Angel, Rimmel Airy Fairy and Australis Jive, which is pictured above.

Combination I am wearing:

Australis Colour Inject Lipstick in "Jive"
Rimmel Vinyl Gloss in "111 Demure"

"Jive" is a gorgeous light pink with a hint of violet and "Demure" is a baby pink. (I've heard it's a dupe for NARS Turkish Delight?)

Whats your combination/products for a pretty pink lip?