The Lust List

I thought it would be a fun idea to collate all of the bits I’m lusting after each month. Here’s my top picks for January…


Deborah Lippmann Cleopatra in New York (RRP £18.00) - Ever since I saw VDM tweet a beaut picture of this I just needed it in my life! It’s a gorgeous black varnish with chunky gold glitter that I just have to have! The main downside is after perusing the Look Fantastic site, I also racked up a very long mental shopping list of new shades, this could get very expensive…


Benefit POREfessional Powder: Agent Zero Shine (RRP £23.50) - As a sufferer of oily skin I’m always looking to find something – anything – to keep shine at bay. Corrie from dizzybrunette3 made bold claims in saying when she used this she didn’t need to touch up her make-up throughout the day at all Now that is one heck of a big statement to make, and my goodness has it made me want this powder even more. Watch this space guys!

Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 and Estée Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Make-Up Foundation (RRP £28.50 each) Now I’ve put both of these in together because that’s how I intend to purchase them! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews over both the Light and Maximum Cover versions of this cult foundation. As you may or may not have guessed by now I’m an oily skin gal, which means that I tend to find make-up sliding down my face half way through the day (such a good look). I used the original Double Wear back in the day and although I did love it, I’d be lying if I said that there was something about it which I didn’t love – probably why I didn’t end up repurchasing it! However the staying power of it was amazing, and that was back in my younger years when my skin was even more slippery than it is now! The Light version looks like just the ticket for everyday use, and then the Maximum Cover can be either mixed in to it or used a seriously heavy duty concealer. Et voila – perfect skin (I hope…)
O.P.I. Drip Dry Drops (RRP £13.45) - I found this interesting little gem while perusing the pages of ASOS one rainy day, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued! I’m the number 1 most impatient person when it comes to waiting for my nails to dry. This often results in smudges and prints dried into them (usually from bed sheets…) so if this does what is says on the tin it’ll be an absolute life saver. It’s not too expensive, and I imagine that a little goes a long way, so this is likely to be on my shopping list when I next get paid.


Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum (RRP £65.00 for 50ml) - I'm a big fan of pretty much all Giorgio Armani perfumes - I don't know what it is about them, they're all sweet but have a deep sexy smell to them too. Well, let me tell you, this one is no exception! This really reminds me of a perfume which I had back in the day (possibly Lancome Hynose?) but with a slightly mature scent to it. When you first spritz this it's very strong, but after a few minutes it softens to a warm musky fragrance. The fragrance is made up of cassis nectar, modern chypre and light musky wood, which leaves a lingering, sultry scent on the skin. Everytime I'm in Boots or Debenhams I always spritz this on myself, and the scent lasts literally all day. One for the birthday list perhaps...

That’s all from me this month folks, is there anything that you really want to get your grip on this coming month?