The Perfect Christmas Party Dress

Christmas parties are something I look forward to all year round.  It's the one night a year when you can go all out in the glitter and glamour!  With the party season fast approaching, I've been on the hunt for the perfect Christmas party dress and I have a pretty firm winner.  This beautiful pleated halter neck dress from Topshop (£46) has stolen my heart.  I'm in love with the metallic colour, the material, the style, the lot!  As I'd previously mentioned a few posts ago I'm loving gold at the minute so it's no surprise I'm a fan of this.  I think this is perfect for Christmas parties and I'm really hoping to get this for mine this year!  

Have you found your perfect Christmas party dress yet?  I'd love to know!  

Beauty Wishlist #1

My beauty wishlist is something that grows with every blog post I read so I thought I would put together a few of things I'm desperately craving this winter.

Firstly there is the NARS blush in the shade Outlaw (£22.50).  The colour is described as a soft rose tone with a golden shimmer, how dreamy does that sound?  I've seen a few people wear this blush and it looks wonderful on them so this has been on my wishlist for quite some time.

Continuing with the NARS lovin' there is the Sheer Glow Foundation in the shade Barcelona (£31), this is one of those foundations you just can't escape, everywhere you turn someone is wearing or buying it.  It looks so flawless on people skin and looks like it gives a good coverage as well as a lovely glow.

Next up is the Black Magic (£27) Eyeliner set from Urban Decay. These double sided pencils come in a mix of colours such as blue, purple, grey, brown and black.  I've read so many reviews of them and they look amazing!  I love the idea of using an eyeliner other than black!

The Naked Illuminated (£22) is something that caught my eye earlier this week.  I've been looking for a good highlighter and this is something I definitely want to try.  I can't decide which shade I want though as they both sounds great.  There is Lumionos which is a champagne shimmer or Auro which is a soft pink shimmer with a golden sparkle.  Decisions, decisions...

My love for rose gold is continuing as I've been coveting the Rose Gold Zoeva Luxury Brush Set (£55), I've seen these on so many blogs and they are absolutely stunning. Even more though I am in desperate need for some new brushes and these look perfect, they may seem a bit pricey but 8 brushes for £55 is good going and plus they're supposed to be fantastic and will last a good while.

After seeing mega-babe Lou Teasdale sporting MAC Lady Danger (£15.50) over the summer, it's been really playing on my mind.  The colour is so unlike anything I'd normally go for as it is a bright red but I absolutely love it.  It's a perfect Christmas colour and really adds a little something extra to a look.  Do I dare venture out of my comfort zone and buy this?

I love dark nails in autumn/winter and the Ciate Haute House (£22) has 5 beautifully dark metallic colours that are just begging to be bought.  There is a metallic blue, green, purple, red and gold which all look so pigmented and striking.  This is a perfect autumn/winter set to me as it had the darkness I love with that little bit extra sparkle in the metallic shimmer.

 Finally, the Benefit They're Real Mascara (£19.50), I think I am the only person in the whole world who doesn't own this mascara right now.  The reviews for this are raving and it is the UK's Best Selling mascara so there's clearly something special about this.  It's been on my wishlist for ages and I'm hoping to finally take the plunge and buy it this winter!

What are you craving at the minute?

Mood Board

Something quite different coming to you today.  I created a mood board type of thing with a bunch of things I've been feeling lately since a lot of new obsessions have come around.  Let's get started shall we.

Firstly, the new One Direction album FOUR.  Yes, I will admit I am a complete One Direction fangirl.  I can't help my love for them and their music, it's just so catchy and I've yet to find a sound I like more in the world than Harry Styles' voice.  My favourites are probably Stockholm Syndrome (despite the controversial title), Girl Almighty and Night Changes.  Although these change approximately every 7 seconds.  

Next up is a bit boring but it's water.  I've really been trying to be a lot more healthy and think about what I'm putting into my body.  Despite the fact I'm 20 I still suffer from quite bad skin so I'm hoping the water will help fight that too and keep me looking a bit more hydrated through winter. 

A strong love for gold has came crashing into my life.  I recently found my white and gold DKNY watch and since wearing that all I've wanted to do is wear gold jewellery.  I've found a few new pieces and I don't see this love fading anytime soon. 

Bobbly hats are staple for winter and I'm absolutely loving these fluffy ones that are out just now.  They look so cute and are a real twist on the classic wool.  I'm really hoping to pick one of these up in the next few weeks as my old wooly hat just fails in comparison. 

I have been absolutely loving Holland Roden's look at the minute.  Her hair is to die for and her makeup is always so on point.  She is definitely my girl crush at the minute and I've been really trying to channel her in looks recently. 

Thinking positive is one of the most important things I've been trying to embrace recently.  With a few not so great things happening the past few weeks I've been really trying to focus on the good in my life instead of the bad.  

Leopard lovin' is next up.  I've always been partial to a little bitta leopard print (and may just have a leopard skirt post coming your way soon) so these print plimsoles are something I am craving.  The style of shoes are so comfy and they will definitely make my feet happy.  

You either love or hate Taylor Swift's music, I don't really think there is an in between.  I am currently sitting on the loving side of the fence with her new album 1989.  Even though a few songs are aimed at my main man Harry, I just can't get enough of them and my favourite just happens to be Style would you imagine!  

Lastly, is there anything more festive than glittery nails?  The minute the Christmas adverts are on telly I'm whipping out my sparkly nail polishes and dousing my nails in glittery goodness!   

What are your thoughts of my mood recently? What has been on your mood board?