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I have majorly fallen out of love with makeup. UNTIL RECENTLY! Honestly, it's scaring me - all of a sudden I'm lusting over so many beautiful products, and I finally understand the hype. I've been doing my eyebrows and applying powder, only, for about a year. Now that I only use cruelty free and vegan beauty products, I initially thought it'd be hard to shop for new makeup. It's basically only Benefit and Mac, in terms of high end makeup, that test on animals. Don't take my word, of course loads of brands still, sadly, use animal testing. 

Gift Guide For Erryone

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Okay, secret santa is a pain. Most of the time you don't even know the person and it's impossible to buy for them. BUT, don't you worry, I got ya with a gift guide for, literally, everyone. There's a HUGE range of prices here, and most of them you can edit to fit gender/personality/preference etc. For example, you can get a vinyl of your choice, and the water bottle comes in loads of different patterns. I really hope this is helpful - most of the gift guides I'm seeing now are all makeup or all in the hundreds.. nah.

now playing: creep radiohead/you never can tell chuck berry/sympathy for the devil the rolling stones/no language in our lungs xtc

Wishlist: Blue and Pink

shop the wishlist here

i want shorter hair

I want shorter hair to the point where I have dreams about it. I'm well and truly channelling my inner Tavi Gevinson. Or maybe I'm just spending too much time on Pinterest? I think that short hair just looks so effortless and keeewwl, and if my hair actually grew I'd have a bob and fringe right now :))

Leanne Limwalker also looks amazing with short hair. Sorry you had to sit through this post but pleaseeee tell me what you think about the whole hair cut or no hair cut situation..

i really hope these go in the sale

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Stopping myself buying these is hard, but it's just my luck that they'll end up being under half the price in the boxing day sales. Some are new loves ( asos floral print lace skater dress!!! nye dream ), and some I've had my eye on for ages but never convinced myself to buy ( looking at you, docs ). In other words, if only I was a billionaire. Any donations appreciated.

I can't believe there's only six days until Christmas. There's been such a build up and now I feel a bit sad that it's going to be over in less than a week..

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now playing: trouble jamie t/favourite day bombay bicycle club/conrad ben howard/april nick mulvey

christmas gift guide for her

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This is something I've been wanting to do since last year's post, and I felt it was just the right time. I geared this more towards girls, just because I don't really know what boys like to receive as presents. But this could work for boys, too, depending on their taste.  I personally love all of these things, and would be so happy to see them under the Christmas tree. So if you're wondering what to get for your mum, daughter, friend, sister, aunty, nan or whoever, this should hopefully provide some inspiration and help you out a little bit!

some compulsory items

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I love the internet but sometimes you just get sucked into the world of online shopping and you end up having a saved items list 3479981 items long. Literally. Here's a few things I've been eyeing up lately and I think are necessities and would be very helpful. No, I really don't need a new lipstick but I saw it on the selfridges beauty section of the website because I have a gift card, and it looks lovely. Jeans? Yes, I do need a new pair because my only good ones are now, sadly, too small. Headphones to blast out Tame Impala too loudly, and a Lush eyeliner because I'd really like to try some Lush makeup. 

ps - I just made a wish list post sound like an essay??

now playing: changing of the seasons two door cinema club/ francisco swim deep/anything can happen ezra furman

Dr Martens 1461 Classic Flats

These have been constantly on my mind since I first saw them after obsessing over the american asos. I've found them on amazon for a bit cheaper, and they've taken pride place as the tab on my laptop that will never be closed. BUT, there's no way I can afford to spend £60 on a pair of shoes ( don't start going on at me about my vagabonds, I saved for 4 months and got payed £20 for a blog design and £30 for something on iPlayer ). 

I've mentally made a list of pros to try to make myself love them more/less - still trying to figure it out. I tried them on in office a few weeks ago and they are the PERFECT fit, despite being insanely uncomfortable ( aren't all docs though? ). I've worn some in before - only took 2 weeks and 3 pairs of socks all worn at one time. So so practical, they go with everything because of the shape and colour, and I could probably get away with wearing these as school shoes. The list is endless.

Someone tell me if I should get them ( £60!!!!! ), or tell me if you've seen any cheaper lookalikes!

now playing: take me out franz ferdianand/grace kelly mika/no more mr nice guy alice cooper

yes, I'm bringing that back

current wishlist

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Wishlists are basically a go-to post for all bloggers, because they're so easy to do, i.e, you don't need to go out of your house to take outfit photos and you can just stay put with a cup of tea. Also, there always seems to be 277957376437856 things I really really want. My friends think it's weird I have pages of notes on my phone of this stuff. I say it's convenient ( look who's not asking for socks this year eh ).

Here's some things I've been drooling over recently. I'm trying to gradually make the items in my wardrobe a bit nicer, and I'm already in full-on summer mode. I'm not even kidding ( it can't be just me who's never prepared for any season clothing-wise ).

I love the sunflower dress. If you go onto the website it has a crossover back which is really pretty and I'm really hoping I can wear this in the summer. Unicorn t-shirt ( obvious essential, any explanation needed? ). A Living Proof styling product that needs serious investment as a futile attempt at taming my hair.

now playing: I've had this on repeat for the last 2 months

december clothes wish list

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I feel like I'm starting to branch out a bit more in terms of clothing, until previously I've been very tied down, and always felt pressured to buy what my friends or other bloggers were wearing. Scrolling through urban outfitters and loooaaads of independent clothing stores, I realised it's time to channel my inner glitter-loving hippy and just wear what makes me feel happy.

Okay, the green skirt. THE green skirt. The girl in the green skirt. If anyone's seen Confessions of a Shopaholic they'll understand me right now. Words cannot express how much love and need I have for this - billions of things I could wear this with a springing to mind. Including the v-neck top. V-neck is a bit like mustard ( clothing ) for me. I love it, but don't have the confidence to buy it or pull it off. But it's sooo sparkly and beautiful so I think an exception can be made.

The stripe mesh tunic I actually included in my previous wish list post. Never have I laid eyes upon an item of clothing so perfect for layering. As it is on the pricey side, I'm praying mum and dad will notice it on my 5ft long Christmas list, along with the boho print tunic top. I think these would look lovely together, worn without any bottoms, as a dress - kind of -, as they're both oversized.

now playing: lamplight (cover) lewis watson/off to the races lana dey rey/higher than the sun peace/toothpaste kisses the maccabees/high hopes kodaline

mustard

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Yesterday I was scrolling through my blog and I realised I hadn't done a current obsession merged with a wish list sort of post in yonks. Winter is finally starting to rear it's ugly head - right now, I'm still stuck with all my summer clothes and keep thinking 'hey maybe it'll be sunny today' and come home with an icicle hanging off my nose.

Mustard is one of my favourite colours for autumn, and one I wish I had more of. I love how it looks with everything, especially monochrome. It would look lovleyyy with a deep purple as well.

now playing: what else

autumn wish list

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I love summer. You basically get away with wearing anything - you could just throw on some shorts and a crop top and that was it done. Life was easy. But now it's cold I'm in a bit of a kerfuffle, if you will. I usually have to wear tights to school, and that sometimes is a good idea. It's freezing in the mornings when I get the bus, but by the end of the day it's 19 degrees!? And it's too cold to wear socks. So what have I done? I've gone blog surfing, and realised I really need to invest in some mom jeans, lots of jumpers to layer, and some basics. I have none of these ( yay - I don't really ever have the need to wear a black cami or white vest top, the mis-matched clothing style doesn't require these ). A chunky jumper would be good too, because I ALWAYS end up freezing when I go out without one. BRING A JUMPER OR CARDIGAN WITH YOU WHEN GOING OUT. I'm going to desperate measures now to grow my hair so I can wear beanies. I tried last year but ended up looking like I was bald.

now playing: KASABIAN

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a very intense wish list

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Please excuse the blurry, bad quality collage. I was in a rush putting it together because the computer was on 11% and if it turned off all the links and pictures would be lost and I couldn't find the charger. Hard times. I thought it high time for a wish list as I'm one of those people who have loads of things they want but never write them down and end up asking for socks for Christmas ( what? ).

I find these kind of posts really helpful, especially when there are discounts floating around, so I though I'd add mine to the mix. There's TOO MUCH STUFF on Topshop ( not a bad thing ), but a quick look on the website turns out to be a two hour t-shirt shopping spree. I AM GETTING THAT TUNIC TOP. I did see it in Topshop when I was was with my mum and freaked out a bit, she made a face and refused to buy it ( I was broke ), I cried a bit and added it the the wish list. Also a cable knit jumper because I need a super warm one and I love the look of it ( and the colour ). I also am in desperate need of the lovely shell print tee, I think it would look amazing under the soon-to-be jumper. 

The other items are equally dreamy, but my money won't stretch that far, sadly.

p.s - just to add to it, there are some magazines I need subscriptions to. Frankie, Betty, Majestic Disorder and Oh Comedy. Also a little black cami would be nice. Oh, Edie, you need to stop now.

pps - I would also like this and this but the chances of that happening are 0%.

now playing: the wire haim/thieves she and him/whirring the joy formidable

large amounts of bags

A girl can never have too many bags. Especially tote bags. I have an obscene amount and it's getting to the point where I have to store bag upon bag in other bags and it all just gets very confusing. But out of all these bags not one seems to be practical, apart from that £2 satchel from Primark, if that even counts. My dream bag? Definitely a little brown satchel, with scalloped edges. I've tracked it down and it's from asos, it's gorgeous. Below are some bags I've been eyeing up for a while - the pug tote I actually need.

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now playing: if i could change your mind haim/wait for me kings of leon/around town the kooks

getting crazy because of topshop's sale

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If you didn't know ( well WHY didn't you know?! ), Topshop is having a HUGE sale - up to 75% off soooooo many things. So what else can I do other than help y'all out with some of my favourite pieces instead of having to scroll through endless pages or fight with people at stores. I have already ordered a lot of some things but there are still so many gorgeous items that I wish I'd never seen because now I'm upset that half of them aren't even available in my size. My favourites are the mom shorts. I've been wanting a pair for ages and the colour is just so lovely. Even though summer is nearly over I can still wear them with black tights ( I have some elephant ones - got weird looks at the airport for that ), which I think will look really nice. And nothing beats a classic cami. I'm in love with the floral one, looks like it can be worn with a lot of things - tights and shorts, leggings, loads of jumpers, jeans etc.

I'm still not quite ready for summer to be over, I'll be grieving for months after.

now playing: forever haim/big yellow taxi counting crows/high hopes kodaline

lilac

NEW FAVOURITE COLOUR ALERT. Being summer I'm seeing this colour everywhere and it's just so lovely. So I've decided I must have as many lilac items of clothing as possible. Which of course won't happen because I've spent all my money on sherbet dib-dabs and rainbow loom bands ( oh Edie ). Once again american apparel have some amazing lilac clothes that I can only dream of wearing one day.

I've put together a wishlist of lilac that I NEEEEED. Lilac Dr Martens? Check.

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now playing: wait for me kings of leon/if i could change your mind haim/islands the xx