Christmas wishlist

I feel like mid November is a suitable time to start thinking about Christmas, right?! If I don't start thinking about what I want around this time Jake threatens to not buy me anything :'(. So even if you think it's too early, my Christmas wishlist is here!

1. Yves Saint Laurent, Rouge Volupte Shine in 'fuchsia in excess' - I've heard nothing but good things about this. I have to admit, I was sold by the packaging... The gorgeous formula is just an added bonus.
2. Urban Decay, Naked Palette 3 - I know it hasn't been released yet, but I have already got my eye on this stunning palette. There isn't a single colour in there that I don't think I'll love. It's also handy that it comes in sturdy packaging because I have a habit of dropping everything I own.
3. Topshop, Jacquard Playsuit - I am in love with this playsuit, it's simple but gorgeous and has a really lovely lace panel across the back. I'm not sure I can even wait till christmas for this, it may have to be a cheeky payday purchase... Just to be on the safe side ;)
4. River Island, Contrast Panel Boots - I was on the hunt for my perfect ankle boot for my birthday in October, but I couldn't find any that I loved so I have been dealing with my ones from last year (that have a hole at the bottom-not much use in the rain). I stumbled across these beauties when I was doing research at work and had to resist spending money I don't have. They have gone on Jake's 'must buy me' list, if I don't get them I will be one sad Megan.
5. Lancôme, La Vie Est Belle - This new Lancôme fragrance has had a sample in every single magazine I have seen in the last few months. It smells incredible, the perfect evening scent. This was part of a toss up in October for my birthday present from Jake, I ended up choosing the new Nina Ricci perfume, and I love it, but I want this one too.
6. Butter London, Posh Bird Nail Laqueur - I can't bear to spend £12 on a nail varnish, no matter how gorgeous. So it's on the list in the hopes that it mind end up in my stocking! *hint hint mummy*

I'm so so excited for Christmas, don't worry, there will be plenty more christmassy posts to come!

Megan xo

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Pudsey Bear

Good old Pudsey. I am so looking forward to the CIN show tonight, it's so cute... and sad too, but everyone is super charitable and it gives me faith in humanity again. 

Last night I thought it would be a super idea to stay up until 1am making 36 cupcakes for my mum's school fair. So here it is:

For 12 cupcakes

120g plain flour

140g caster sugar

40g unsalted butter

1.5 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 egg

120ml milk

0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

170° oven or 150° fan

Mix flour, sugar, butter in a bowl until crumb like. Slowly add everything else until you have a smooth mixture, be careful not to over do it.

Split equally into 4 bowls and add a little gel food colouring into each - I used red, yellow, green, blue.

Fill each case until roughly 2/3rd's full. Cook for around 20 mins or until a skewer comes out clean.

Remove and leave to cool in the tin.

Buttercream

250g icing sugar

40g unsalted butter

Few drops of milk

Yellow food colouring

Mix it all like crazy and amend the amount of butter/milk depending on thickness and taste preferences.

Now, how you decorate it is entirely up to you. I used up some roll out icing to make Pudsey faces, but you could also make white buttercream and then add some coloured dots. Or you could ice paw prints. Do whatever you like, the world is your oyster!

Seen as I was already up at 1am I thought i'd paint my mum's nails for her. (She was already up, she helped me with the cakes. I didn't just wake her up for funsies)

Taking Pudseys face for inspiration I ended up with this:

Are you guys going to do anything for CIN tonight? I hope you all donate.

Have a great weekend.

Megan xo

P.S. I'm sorry about the lighting in the images. There's not a whole lotta natural light at midnight.

What's your face worth

Stila One Step Correct £24

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush £9.99

Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touché Éclat Foundation £29

Zoeva Cream Liner Brush (part of a full set worth £21)

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Trasparent £3.99

Real Techniques Powder Brush £12.99

Bourjois Solaire Compact Powder in Fair £8.99

Zoeva Contour Brush (part of a full set worth £21)

Benefit Rockateur Blusher £23.50

Real Techniques Blush Brush £9.99

HD Brows Brow Beater £14.95

HD Brows Eye and Brow Palette in Foxy £19.96

Ecotools Angled Liner Brush £3.50 (ish)

Soap and Glory It's About Prime £8

Mac Naked Lunch £10

Ecotools Eyeshadow Brush £5.49

Benefit They're Real Mascara £19.50

Soap and Glory Smoulder Kohl £5

Primark eyelash curlers £2

Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie £7.99

Lipcote £3.69

Total = £247.72

I first saw this tag/post on the lovely Chloe's blog, I was instantly intrigued as I am finally happy with the products I use on an everyday basis and wanted to know how much I'll be spending when I replace it all! I actually use a fair amount of high street products so I'm really surprised that it's so close to £250. It's also pretty shocking that I have time in the morning to put that many products on my face, and that's not even including skincare items. That could be another 20minutes in bed!

I'd love to see more of these posts (hopefully they will make me feel better about my spending.) Let me know if you've done one!

 

Megan xo

 

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Fluffy jumpsuits

I picked this jumpsuit up for my birthday a couple of weeks ago with the determination to wear it more than once. Is it just me or does it feel really different to wear a jumpsuit during the day than at night? Either way I took the plunge and wore it. Paired with this fluffy jumper from Matalan and my cute sneakery high top things. I think it makes a pretty cool casual look without looking like I'm heading to the gym!

The pattern is pretty out there so I kept the jewellery simple. My rose gold watch and some mix and match rings from my sisters room finish off my OOTD.

Oh and of course I am rocking some pretty cool nail varnish. This particular one is from Barry M and is a new textured effect polish (feels a little like sand). I'm sure you guys gave noticed my love for nail art...and if you haven't then you should really head on over to my Instagram! This gorgeous sparkly purple/gold is an easy way out if you don't have the time (or the patience) for anything too bananas!

Megan xo

 

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Birthday gift round up

Hey guys, so it was my birthday on Thursday and I felt thoroughly spoilt so I thought I'd share a quick round up of the presents I received.

A brand spanking new set of Zoeva brushes courtesy of my sister Lauren, I love the case too. Can't wait to start using these.

This gorgeous black bag is from my mum and I think it is beautiful. Probably the nicest bag I own and I will use it everyday.

The new Nina Ricci perfume was a present from Jake. A very pretty bottle to go with a gorgeous fruity smell.

There's not a whole lot to say about the next two... I love Hotel Chocolat and I have certainly eaten my fair share of their chocolate since I worked there a few years ago. I love Philosophy and I love honey buns, winning combo right there.

A very soft fluffy jumper from TK Maxx will certainly get it's wear this winter, along with these two very warm snoods. The mink coloured is from Accessorize and the cream is from River Island.

A pandora cupcake charm suits me perfectly and will be added to my little selection on my leather charm bracelet. The sparkly earrings and the big statement floral necklace are both from Topshop and were gifts from the office. I have worn the earrings every day since and can't wait to wear the necklace with big plain jumpers. The aztecy/tribally gold statement necklace was from my mumma and she got it from Miss Selfridge, another necklace that will be a well loved member of the group.

That's my round up of gifts, and I am very happy and grateful for each one. Everyone knows me so so well. I haven't put links to the items as I find it a little rude to hunt down the items online but I have given the stores they are from and if you're interested in any of them then I'm sure they will all be super easy to find.

I had a lovely birthday but now I can't wait to start thinking about christmas.

 

Megan xo

 

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