MONTHLY TREAT: MY FIRST MAC LIPSTICK

This month I decided to treat myself with something I've wanted for a really really long time - a MAC lipstick. I've been actually wanting to get a lipstick called Crosswires as I think it would be a great every day coral shade but as it was sold out and I couldn't wait any longer I went for Speak Louder from the Cremesheen line. MAC describes this shade as "clean poppy blue pink" but I don't really see the blue undertone in it. For me it's a strong pink shade with a hint of coral. The Cremesheen formula is very soft. The lipstick is very pigmented, just one swipe and the it is opaque. What's also amazing about Speak Louder is that it is flashy enough to be worn on special occasions and light enough to be an everyday shade. I don't know if it's my favourite MAC formula as it's my first MAC lipstick but I definitely want to try some more, maybe more matte formulas. But the next one will for sure be Cremesheen Crosswires (or Ravishing...or both). 

What have you treated yourself with this month?

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LIFE IN PICTURES: I'VE CUT MY HAIR!

Yes, I did it. I cut my hair. I no longer have ombre hair which makes me a bit sad but knowing me it'll probably be back when my hair grows back a little. I wasn't very happy about cutting my hair in the first place, I liked them long but the bad condition of my hair made me do it. And now I'm glad it did as I absolutely love my new haircut!

As for the non-hairy part of my life, I came back home from Ireland last week so I've been spending a massive amount of time at the airport which wasn't that bad since I had Milky Way Magic Stars with me, there has also been some flying and reuniting with family and friends. I've also bought some new make-up treats which involved the most beautiful Sleek palette (more here) and my first ever MAC lipstick! In my free time I've watched a lot of Gilmore Girls aka the best TV show ever episodes and spent far too much time playing Flappy Bird. I swear, this game is the most annoying and addictive game I've ever played. Also, even though it's already February, this week I've seen snow for the first time this year (which lasted only one day but it was there, I promise)!   What have you been up to lately? BLOGLOVIN' TUMBLR TWITTER

CHRISTMAS BEAUTY WISHLIST

I think it's finally time to make a Christmas wishlist! I decided to split my ultimate wishlist into two parts: beauty and non-beauty (which I'll be posting soon). There's definitely too much stuff I want but Santa, if you're reading this, I really wouldn't mind finding it all under my Christmas tree.

MAC 217 Blending Brush aka the ultimate eyeshadow blending brush. I've heard so much about this brush. I've watched countless YouTube tutorials just to find that everybody is using it. I guess it really must be amazing!

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Streak: There has been a lot of hype surrounding Urban Decay's Revolution lipsticks this year and I'm pretty sure there is a reason for that but I really want to test it by myself. I think the shade called Streak is absolutely the prettiest and I also think it would suit me best.

NARS Ride Up to the Moon Eyeshadow Palette: Here's another product that a lot of people have talked about during 2013. And I can totally see why. This might be the prettiest eyeshadow palette existing! Too bad it's a limited edition... but Santa can make miracles happen, right?

STILA Artist Essential Set: Now here's something big. This gift bundle is absolutely amazing! It consists of great eyeshadows palettes, an eye liner, a lipstick, a lip and cheek cream and a brush. Now, why wouldn't I want that in my make-up collection?

SMASHBOX Full Exposure Palette: I just love neutrals! I've been fully satisfied with all the neutral eye shadows from my Urban Decay Naked Palette for about 6 months but now I need more. This Smashbox palette is full of shimmers and mattes in amazing neutral shades. This would definitely satisfy me for another 6 months, at least!

TOO FACED All I Want For Christmas: Another thing that would look lovely under my Christmas tree is this six-piece collection of Too Faced's products. It consists of a blush/eye shadow trio compact, lip creme in the prettiest shade called Believe, a black eye liner, a mascara and the ultimate Too Faced eyeshadow primer. Mostly I just want this whole bundle because of this eyeshadow primer, the rest is just a totally awesome bonus. Oh well...

Real Techniques Sam's Picks Collection: I just started my RT brushes collection and just when I had a problem with choosing the next one, Sam did it for me. This bundle consists of the best and most essential brushes: the Multi-Task Brush I would use for bronzer, Buffing Brush for powder, Essential Crease Blush for eyeshadows, Setting Brush for highlighter, Pointer Foundation Brush for foundation (obviously) and Fine Line Brush for eyeliner. Just perfect!

What is on your Christmas beauty wishlist this year?

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