THE STYLE DIARIES: MAY MATERNITY WISHLIST

Being pregnant, and growing a huge bump and pair of boobs, shouldn't mean that you lose your style. It's always something I thought about and would look at many maternity sites, options and Instagrammers to see how they were dressing and what my options would be. And although for a lot of the first half of my pregnancy I lived in leggings, I was determined to keep my usual Spring style for the second half.

THE STYLE DIARIES: AUGUST WISHLIST - FLORIDA EDITION

Just warning you, you may hear and see quite a bit about my upcoming trip to Florida on here, my channel and my socials. I am very excited... Adam and I are going to Orlando Flordia in September over our Anniversary, but it's mainly to celebrate our 30th birthdays. We thought do we put on a big party for everyone, or go away and do something epic... Epic holiday won. 

THE STYLE DIARIES: June Wishlist - ZARA Special

 

 

It's been FOR-EVER since I've done a wish list on here, but I've found myself almost obsessively browsing high street stores and adding things to my wish lists lately. So, I thought I would start a new little series on here to show what products I'm coveting that month.

Beauty Wishlist

 

Let's throw another wish list into the mix shall we! A couple weeks ago I pulled together a homeware wish list full of cute little accessories that I'd love to somehow acquire, but today it's all about my most coveted beauty products.

Home Accessory Wishlist

 

It's been a little while since I've done a home post on here, and it's not because I haven't updated anything on the home. Because I have, we decorated two rooms and everything. However, they're not 100% finished so I didn't want to do my before and after yet. And the rest of the house I'm just not ready to shout about yet. What I wanted to do however was put together a little home accessory wishlist, because I'm continually coveting pieces so I need a list of sorts to remember them. But also - my birthday is approaching.

The Style Post | Lucy Watson for Shelikes

I think Miss Watson is either someone you love or hate. Personally I love her. One thing you can't dispute though is her style - it's just perfection and honestly if I could have her wardrobe/figure I would die a happy happy girl. So when I saw she was doing a collection for Shelikes I was straight online, choosing my favourite pieces for my wishlist.

The Top 5 | Space NK Wishlist

I have become a little bit obsessed with Space NK lately, the fact that my new office has one literally a one minute walk away from it probably has something to do with it. I've snapped up a rewards card and whoops - made my first visit this week. I thought, to help get it out of my system a little, I would do a wishlist of my top five products... Sure, that will make me not want to spend money - naaaaaht!

#1 DIPTYQUE FEUILLE DE LAVANDE SCENTED CANDLE
I really didn't get the whole hype around Diptyque candles - why would you pay £40 for a candle?! Isn't it basically burning money? That was before I went and sniffed and fell head over heels, totally in love with this particular scent. Our garden is full of english and french lavender (my mum is a little obsessed) and that scent is just home for me. I have a feeling this will make an appearance when I move out and get a little homesick...

#2 KIEHLS CREAMY EYE TREATMENT WITH AVOCADO
Since commuting two hours in, two hours out every day I have a feeling it's taking its toll on my eyes (and my sleep pattern). Since trying my first Kiehl's product recently I'm desperate to try more from the brand and this is definitely number one on my Kiehl's wishlist. It comes highly recommended through the blogging community and I can't wait to get my mits on it... When I can justify the price.

#3 NARS VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL
I really do love a good lip crayon and this one comes highly recommened from Suzie at Hello October - in particular in the colour Red Square. A beautiful classic red lip that stays put all day? Erm, yes please! Easy application, tick, long lasting, tick, beautiful colour, tick! Well, what is there left to say? There are many any amazing colours and I love the idea of a velvet matte finish. Matte always lasts longer but velvet makes it a little softer. Yay.

#4 KIEHLS SKIN RESCUER
Another Kiehl's beauty and blogger favourite. My skin is all over the place at the moment, it's usual oiliness is getting mixed up with dehydrating trains and underground, factor is exhausting and boom - confused skin. This little pot is pretty much guarenteed to sort it out according to multiple sources and I really really want to give it a go. I am giving some other new skincare bits a go at the moment so this has to take a back seat... At least for a couple of weeks anyway.

#5 BY TERRY OMBRE BLACKSTAR
If you don't know about this then where on earth have you been? The shadow sticks of the moment, pricey yes, but apparently absolutely worth it. I'm currently coveting Bronze Moon or Misty Rock. I have seen No7 do some good dupes so I may give them a go first as £28 each is a lot of one eyeshadow. But I cannot deny the beauty of these, the packaging, the branding, just pure beauty.

What's on your Space NK wishlist?

Outfit | Winter Exercise

I have been getting a lot more serious about exercise lately - I have a a gym membership and a sudden desire to go running (if it wasn't dark everytime I wanted to go that is). The only this I lack is a good gym wardrobe.
At the moment I am popping on some old leggings, a baggy tshirt and a jumper. Comfy yes, but looking good?
Not a chance... I've popped together three looks here to inspire me into sorting out my exercise wardrobe and yours... And let's face it. Who doesn't love pink? These types of outfits are great and inspire me to get fit and healthy - what about you?

Tshirt: Footlocker | Shorts: Dance Direct | Shoes: Footlocker | Towel: Sports Direct

I LOVE Zumba. I took part in a Zumbathon a couple of years back and although hard, it was so much fun. Now I go every week with my bestie Amber and we love it. I always feel like I've had a good work out but I enjoy it so I always want to go back. A good airy outfit is perfect for a hot work out studio.

Hoodie: Dance Direct | Leggings: JD Sports | Bottle: Sports Direct

When I push myself, I really do enjoy going for a good run. I pop in my ipod and just zone out for an hour. It's getting colder so popping on a hoodie and leggings will help to me that bit warmer! Running is so good for working every part of your body, and helping clear your mind if it's in need of a breeze through.

Top: Footlocker | Bra: Footlocker | Bag: Sports Direct | Leggings: JD Sports

When it's just too darn dark outside I like going to the gym itself. Have a go on the treadmill for a good half an hour and working it out on the cross trainer. I really do need a sports bra - normal bra's really just aren't good enough! Like running I just pop my ipod in and go for it, head cleared and body healthier - well, it's getting there!

I usually go in waves of trying to be healthy and do exercise, such as before holiday or after Christmas, but really I want to stay this way all year round and everyday. I'm not going to pretend I'm the expert - but I am getting there with staying fit. 

What do you wear to stay fit?

*This post is written in association with Dance Direct.

Wishlist | Beauty Birthday Wishlist

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So it's a week today until my birthday eek! As promised in last weeks non beauty wishlist here is my beauty birthday wishlist! There are hundreds of things I want from the beauty world... Seriously I could probably write a novel. But I've popped my top five for the moment on here first! One thing you may notice is the absense of lipsticks... I'm a lipstick addict but I'm trying to branch out into other make up areas. So, here we go! If any of you fancy sending me a birthday presents please feel free (wink wink).

1 | Nars Ride Up The Moon Eyeshadow Palette

After seeing this on Lily's blog I fell in love with this palette, just not the £32 price tag, eek! For an eyeshadow palette it's a bit steep for me but I love the neautral colours with the gorgeous green thrown in. It's the perfect everyday palette for me and if I got this I would be over the moon

2 | Essie After School Boy Blazer Nail Lacquer

I'm a lover of all Essie nail colours, so really any colour would make me a happy gal. However lately I am lusting after this GORGEOUS navy from their winter collection. It would match about 95% of my wardrobe and would be well worn! Get in my nail varnish box...!

3 | Benefit Luv It Up Make Up Kit

A make up kit full of neautrals and nudes from Benefit's range of make up, again the perfect kind of collection for me. I love the Benefit pieces I've tried, but again the price tag is usually too much for me. However this is a gorgeous little kit that's perfect for birthday or crimbo!

4 | Marc Jacobs Honey

I love all of Marc Jacob's perfumes, for the bottles or the scents who knows, but having had a whiff of this I am hooked. It's been on my list since it came out. It needs to sit up with the rest of my Marc Jacobs collection - one day I will have the set!

5 | Estee Lauder Pure Colour Eyeshadow Duo in Raisins

I've seen this on Zoella a lot and LOVE the colours in this. More purpley than neutral I think it would be an irrestiable twist to my current eyeshadow collection on one which will get used a lot. Gorgeous, luxury packaging as well.

We'll see if I actually get any of this... and of course reviews will be following very quickly! There are so many others things I'd like, but I can't have it all!

What's on your Christmas Beauty Wishlist?

Wishlist | My 24th Birthday

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So it's the first of November... which means it's my birthday very soon! Well, on the 13th. I will be the ripe old age of 24 (gulp) but hey, hopefully at 24 I will have moved out and in with the boy so I'm focusing on that! For my birthday what I really want is a new laptop so money has been requested.. However for those who don't want to give me money I popped a little list together of other things I want (all non beauty weirdly).

1 | Topshop Animal Tile Mix Tunic Dress

I tried this on a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. The mix pattern is so unique and just really cute. It fits perfectly and would go really well with my new boots and bowler hat. I can see this fitting into my wardrobe perfectly. The boy may hate it but hey - he doesn't have to wear it!

2 | Schuh Expose Boot in Tan

I have these in black now and I love them in tan as well. To be honest, my Mum has already bought me these for my birthday so i already know they are in the pot but I wanted to show them as they are the perfect cut out autumn boot!

3 | Babyliss Glamour Waves Tong

My hair is a bit longer now, which means I can get back to curling it. I prefer more of a wave to a curl and am still on the hunt for the perfect tool to create the perfect wave. I'm back on the GHD's for now but this Babyliss tool has been on my mind for a while.

4 | Vampire Diaries Series 1 - 4

I blame my bestie Amber for this. She gave me series 1 & 2 to borrow and I am now hooked. The full set is so cheap for what it is on Amazon and I'm desperate to watch series 3... What happened next!? Also, who can resist a Salvatore brother? I'm currently loving Stefan but that may change...

I am going to do a beauty wishilist next week - don't worry I am still a beauty blogger so it would be bizarre to not have a beauty wishlist! But these are those etc things I've been lusting after for my bday!

What's on your current non beauty wishlist?

Wishlist | Top 5 Next Jumpers

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At the moment I am really really impressed with Next and their gorgeous range of jumpers. I've bought quite a few recently, preferring them to others on the high street and definitely preferring the price tag to some other stores!

1 | Fun Boucle Heart Sweater £32

I do actually have this jumper, and it got quite the reaction on Instagram when I popped a pic up. It's so fun, I love the colours and the pattern and it's toasty toasty warm. My Mum actually bought this for me, it's the perfect present and comes in greys as well.

2 | Check Knit Look Top £24

I've never really been into red's before, but lately I can't seem to stay away. Look at me I'm growing past blues. Anywho, this is perfect for a slightly warmer autumn day as it doesn't look too thick. It's a cute pattern though and a great price.

3 | Patterned Sweater £28

I just love lace. So anything with a lace pattern or effect, overlay etc etc is a buy in for me. This is just a really super cute neatral sweater that would literally go with everything, and with most occasions. Jeans for everyday and a little skater skirt for the evening. 

4 | Sparkly Heart Sweater £22

I just love the colours in this jumper, again it sways away from my usual blues and greys to a gorgeous purple with really sweat sparkly hearts all over. I sense a theme with hearts for me at the moment... At this price as well you really can't go wrong.

5 | Fun Rabbit Sweater £28

Look how CUTE! Adam has very nicely bought this for me for Christmas so it's now hidden away (sob) but I just love how different this is for a Christmas jumper, and that it can be worn whenever as it's not overly Christmas. It was instant love!

There is such a huge variety, including some basics as well. I would definitely recommend popping down and looking around.

What's your favourite out of these?

How I Wear | Staying In Halloween

It is almost the end of September (already?!) and that means one thing.... its nearly Halloween! I know, bit soon, but my family seem to go a bit crazy for it... The entire front of our house gets decorated - I mean graves in the lawn, motion sensored skeletons, motion sensored hands in the letter box, Dad as a wolf, dog as the devil... You name it we've probably had it.

It has been a couple of years since I've been to a proper Halloween do, or really dressed up, but seeing as my parents make sure a big deal out of it I do try and dress a little grunge on Halloween, you know, getting in the spirit. I have popped said outfit above and I love it.

Red and black is the epitome of halloween for me (night and blood... spookay!). These red leggings are from Topshop, and since I will most likely to be staying in and watching Hocus Pocus whilst we get trick or treaters, leggings is definitely the comfiest option for me. Teamed with this gorgeous black and tartan blouse from Boohoo - you can still be stylish whilst sitting on the couch right? And, because I'm always a cat on halloween, these gorgeous cat ears from Asos. Meooow.

If you are going out for Halloween, I would recommend doing it the right way in a ghoulish costume - it's fright night after all, so you might want to put your scariest self forward. This list predicting the top costumes for 2013 has a few suggestions should you find yourself a bit stuck in this department, or you could simply recycle last years costume! 

What will you be wearing this Halloween?

*This post is a collaborative PR post

Outfit | A Tartan Dream

dress: river island | necklace: lola rose | boots: H&M | lips: mac plumful

This dress is an autumnal dream. It's really on trend with the tartan fabric, and it's thick enough to wear during the colder months. It also has this super cute Peter Pan collar to add that little bit more detail.

This is part of River Island's Chelsea Girl range - I love River Island at the moment, everytime I go shopping lately and pop in I end up with so many items in the dressing room, half from the Chelsea Girl range. It's also very affordable - not as much as H&M but far more affordable then Topshop has become lately.

This dress was a very purse friendly £25 and I can imagine wearing this all autumn long.

I am really enjoying getting back into the trend of doing outfit photos. It had gone off kilter for a little while, but I love doing it and where I am trying to shake up my wardrobe a bit, the outfit posts are really helping me to think about it all a little bit more.

I would definitely recommend the Chelsea Girl range - I've popped my top 5 from the collection below... Enjoy!

What's your top autumn find this year?

WIshlist | Pandora Autumn Collection

I love my Pandora bracelet. I have a brown leather one and I love every single one of my charms. Recently they've launched their new Autumn collection and it's a goody! So, I thought with birthday and christmas coming up and the inevitable piles of little white boxes I will be receiving, I should put my two cents in writing and give you guys my top 5.

Feather Ring

I absolutely love the simplicity of this ring, and how unique it is. Usually I go for the typically girly things, so a feather is a bit different for me. I really love the design. I think it would just be a really nice little quirky silver ring and would make a lovely little special gift.

Blue Fizzle Murano Charm

I love the murano charms as a rule anyway, I just love how delicate they look and the patterns you can get inside them. My bracelet seems to have a blue theme so this little buddy would fit right in with all its other blue bead friends.

Openwork Leaves Charm

Very autumnal, we have leaves. Again I love the openwork charms, they are classic and great if you're looking for more a budget present for someone as they are one of the cheapest charms, yet one of the prettiest. I love the detail on this leaves version.

Precious Heritage Lace Earring Pendants

I just LOVE these. They are the prettiest earrings I have ever seen in my life, I just want to snatch them up and run away with them. I love the size, i love the detail, i love the colouring. Just everything about them really and if I had a spare £200 I would treat myself!

Chinese Love Heart Charm

I really like the plain version of this, however the little inscription just seems to make this even cutest and that little bit more special. I love jewellery that means something to me, and I have a feeling if I ever received this it would mean a hell of a lot. Just a cutie.

If you want to browse the Autumn Collection yourself just click here. It is a really gorgeous collection and in my opinion one of the best yet. I love it - hello birthday/christmas list!!

Which is your favourite from the collection?

Wishlist: Festival Life

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I may never have been to a festival... and may actually never go (me and camping do NOT mix well) but I love festival style. I love the hippy, lazy care free fashion and the emphasis on florals. I will always love florals. So, I popped together a little wishlist outfit - practical yet o so perdy.

1 |  Dublin Sandra Waterproof Jacket

From others tales a festival isn't complete without a little rain - so waterproof jackets are needed. The colour of this coat makes it a little different and adds an element of chic, and really goes with this cute little pinafore.

2 | Glamorous Floral Ditzy Pinafore Playsuit

Pinafores are everywhere at the moment, so why not a festival? It's practical and oh my god oh so pretty. I love the pattern and the colours are different for me, and yet I want them on my body - like now please!

3 | Topshop Crop Top

Again, crop tops are everywhere you look, and although my belly isn't exactly crop ready, its the perfect under top for a pinafore. A plain white crop top is definitely one of my sure fire hits for this summer so stock up!

4 | Mark Todd Kiwi Short Boots

I've wanted a pair of boots like this for ages... what seems like forever. They look super comfortable yet stylish and incredibly practical. These seem like they would last forever.

5 | Topshop Lace Trim Ankle Socks

These cute ankle socks go so well with a pinafore - each remind me of a seriously cool school outfit. Popped together with these ankle boots and you have a super cute effect.

Tempting to buy this outfit and pretend I'm at a festival... Dance in my garden to my ipod in the rain maybe? This sounds like a great idea; maybe add some friends?

What's your perfect festival outfit? Would you buy any of these?

*This post is written in association with equestrianclearance.com

Wishlist | Holiday Cover Up

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So I'm off on holiday in just under five weeks, and I'm planning on spending most of it by the pool, chilaxing. So I thought I should make myself a little cover up wishlist, something to wear by the pool but that can be used to swap over to lunch/day out as well.

1 | Topshop White Floral Seperates, £12 bottom: £16 top

Now it is tradition for me to purchase a new bikini every year - and this year I've fallen in love with this gorgeous floral number from topshop. Bright blues and corals with frilly bottoms. It's just perfection. And looks like it's make any tan pop!

2 | Rimmel Salon Pro in Summer Orange £4.49

This is a gorgeous orange that goes perfectly with some of the flowers on the bikini. I've got one of these and they are such amazing quality for a nail polish, a great bargain and have some gorgeous gorgeous colours. Plus orange is so summer!

3 | Topshop Cream Lace Playsuit Cover Up £30

This will literally go with everything, and who can say no to lace in summer? It's ever so pretty and very airy as well. Another outfit to make any tan pop and can be dressed up or down, depending on where you want to wear it.

4 | Accessorize Mini Daisy Sunglasses £12.00

I bought a wayfarer type pair of sunnies from Accessorize last year and I wear them all of the time - these are gorgeous. Classic in black but with a seriously cute edge with the mini daisies dotted around the frame. And so cheap!

5 | Topshop Infrared Lipstick £8.00

A gorgeous orange red perfect for summer and matches the bikini perfectly. I have a couple of these, and although a little drying I love the pigmentation and longevity. And I feel I desperately need a gorgeous orange red for summer!

6 | New Look Gladiator Court Wedges £19.99

Tan wedges are definitely a staple for all summers. No matter who you are - go get some tan wedges now! You'll thank me, trust me. These are so cute and such a good price as well, why not get them in all three colours?

So yep, this is my wishlist - what do you think?

Wishlist | FD Avenue Summer Wishlist

FD Avenue are a pretty new company to me, but now I've found them - why have I not found them before! Bad Lisa.
Anywho, they have a huge variety of different styles throughout and all really reasonably priced. I thought I would pop together a little wishlist of bits I would pick for our current weather... I've given up saying "Spring" or "Summer" as I just don't think seasons exist anymore. We are just in a continual bubble of random weather-ness. Right, rant over. So, I picked these bits with our current weather in mind.

1 | This dress I couldn't resist. It's blue (definitely a list dress) and floral (check two on Lisa-ness). It's a tropical type dress and I think would be perfect for my French holiday in July. Pop it together with a tan and my tan wedges.

2 | Next up, I fell in love with the girliness of this top and the colour. It's just so cute and it has the really adorable lacy peter pan collar. Okay, you get it, I think it's cute. But just LOOK at it!

3 | These jeans are completely in style at the moment as well, boyfriend cut and distressed and I've been looking for a pair for ages and these seem to be the perfect type.

4 | Pretty pretty top. I have a definite thing for collars are the moment I think. i think this is just a gorgeous pattern and would amazing with denim shorts on holidays. Lotta love for this one.

FD Avenue have been kind enough to offer T&M readers 30% off their entire range of clothing online. Just pop this LISA30 at the shopping basket and voila - discount! This code will last until the 21st June. Happy shopping!

What's your favourite item from FD Avenue?

Gift Guide | Mother's Day

It's that time of year again - time to appreciate our mum's and find some really cute lovely pressies that one day you'll try to steal back! Here are my pics - or something to these affects...

#1 Estee Lauder Pleasures Gift Set £38
At the pricier end of the scale, however if you can afford it a fragrance gift set would be right up your mums street. I love Estee Lauder fragrances, they are feminine and yet mature and completely classic. Pleasure is a classical floral fragrance and the bag is cute as anything - I'd pay this just for the bag!

#2 Yankee Candle Lavender Florals Wax Burner £11.96
My Mum loves Yankee Candle, I swear I get her something from them for at least one event (Mothers Day, Birthday, Christmas) every year and she loves it. A wax burner is a really cute decorative way of accessorising your home and keeping it smelling amazing.

#3 Pandora Mother Pendant Charm £35
Back up the pricey scale but if your Mum has a Pandora bracelet she will love it. It's personal and a keepsake. This is the same for any charm bracelet, it'll put a smile on her face. Jewellery is a woman's best friend - that's true love!

#4 Diamante Resin Flower Frame £12
Perfect for immortalising your favourite memory with your Mum. Print out a photo for as cheap as chips and stick it in there. It's a completely personal gift that will be unique to the both of you. Plus the photo frame is so cute and girly. Definitely a winner.

#5 Lola Rose Moth Print Notebook £10
Anything from Lola Rose wins in my family, but this notebook is just adorable. It's just a small little way of giving someone something simple, yet gorgeous... and Lola Rose, and butterflies, and just look how cute this notebook is.. It may even rival Paperchase. Maybe.

I hope this helps or gives you some inspiration! I also hope if you're a Mum you have a lovely day!

What are you getting your Mum?

Valentines with Pandora

Yes, it's that time of year again! It's V Day next week - you either love it or you hate it. Personally I love it. Granted I have a boyfriend so maybe that's why but still. We never actually really do anything on the day itself (we are usually busy) - and this year I'll be at college til half 9 so I've told Adam he has to sort something out and surprise me!

Now, in terms of presents I always find personal presents are always a bit nicer on occassions like Valentines and anniversaries. And nothing is more personal than jewellary... And at the moment jewellery for me means Pandora... So here are my Pandora picks!

1. Multiple Hearts Charm £30
This is uber cute. Its a sweet little bead covered in hearts which just screams "i love you i love you i love you" over and over again.

2. Red Heart Charm £50
A bit on the more expensive side thanks to the red enamel but I really do like this. Won't go with my blue colour scheme at all, but it is probably my favourite of the 5.

3. Red Heart Murano Charm £30
I do love Pandora's glass charms and the patterns they can make and this is the perfect one for valentines. Again, not going with my blue scheme but its so perdy!

4. Openwork Heart Charm £20
This is the one I've actually asked for as its within our budget, plus I really like their openwork charms. I have one with flowers and it'll go with my colour scheme!

5. Engraved Heart Charm £30
This is new to Pandora and incredibly cute. I love their plain pillow heart and this is the same price, but with cute love engraving.

Which charm would you ask for?

Wishlist: Tarte

This little brand wishlist is probably aimed more for my readers over the pond than those in the UK. Tarte is a brand I had read about on essiebutton where she raved about their blushes, so when I was in New York I picked one up and it is honestly the best product I own. My Dad actually went to Seattle last week and I sent him on a hunt to get me some Tarte bits as well so! It's just such a shame we can't get it here - devastated doesn't even cover it!
So, if you are in the States - take my advice and get some of Tarte's products, you will NOT regret it - and if you're feeling super generous send some over? Ta!

1  |  Glamazon Pure Performance 12 Hour Lipstick in Bold $26.00
I saw this on a haul video from essiebutton and fell in love with the colour. It's a gorgeous red berry colour and I just love the packaging. It's all wooden with super cute patterns on the lid. The product itself is infused with its clay properties and if it's anything like it's clay blush it'll be there for 12 hours easily!

2  |  LipSurgence Lip Luster Tint in Glisten $24.00
This is kind of like the Clinique Chubby Sticks and Revlons Just Bitten Balm Stains and the luster in the name makes me think it will have the same glisteny finish of the Mac lustre lip sticks. The colour itself looks to be a nice pinky coral, perfect for spring and I just love these types of lip products.

3  |  Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Frisky $25
I have this is Dollface and it's honestly the best purchase I've ever made. The colour is really gorgeous and buildable and the product stays on for hours - much longer than anything I have ever used before. And I just love the packaging, each case is a different colours depending on which shade you choose. Frisky looks like a gorgeous orangey red that could give you that classic snow white look.

4  |  Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Mineral Powder Bronzer $29
Again, if their bronzer is anything like their blusher than this is definitely a must have buy. I love bronzers in the summer teamed with blush and I've started using them in the winter as well for a bit of colour, but am still to find the perfect one - who knows, this could be the answer to my bronzer questions. I just need to fly to the US to get it...

5  |  Amazonian Clay Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow in Slate $19
My Dad has actually bought me back a couple of these from Seattle so there will be a review up soon about these. What drew me to them is, again, that it's the same amazonian clay as the blush, and i've gotten really into eyeshadows lately and I loved this colour. I'm hoping it lives up to my expectations - I will keep you informed!

This is where I wish I had moved to New York when I'd finished Uni, but I made my choose and it made me Tarte-less. Sad sad times! I hope those over the pond have enjoyed this! I love that I have American readers so thanks for taking the time to look! And for all those everywhere else, if you ever go to the States - keep an eye out for Tarte!

What American brands do you love? Does anyone know where we might get Tarte in the UK?