So Mondays tend to be that day of the week where I kinda wrap myself In my duvet and just skink back into dreaminess. Which is allowed here and there (and trust me I'm a huge advocate of that), but today I just had a few extra special reasons to get out of bed. Well really the only thing that can get me out of bed is either pancakes and bacon or the postman. Sadly it wasn't to the smell of maple syrup, but deliveries are just as sweet. So if you've read my previous blog post you'll know I had a little splurge when I got paid and one quick look on Superdrug got me a teeny tiny bit carried away.

You could say that I'm currently going through a "phase" where all I've wanted is makeup brushes. Now I don't know if this is just me, but all the makeup brushes that have been released in anticipation for Christmas are just super shiny, pretty and metallic (which are 3 things that pretty much cause me to have heart palpitations). I mean I would've held off and asked St Nick for these, but they where right there basically screaming about how much I needed them. So Ive already spoken about the Makeup Revolution Ultra Metals collection but I might have bought their other makeup brush set, and I don't even regret it a little. Have a look though would you ?

These Makeup Revolution Ultra Scuplt and Blend collection are the ultimate go to brushes, they fit nicely into my tiny little makeup bag for work and college. Meaning I can maintain that sculpted and well highlighted face throughout the day without taking my full brush collection everywhere I go. I can already tell that we're going to have a wonderful brush-to-face relationship because the brush hairs are so soft but yet nicely dense to put in the graft so you don't need to. The little blending sponge feels just like my beauty blender so I'm exited to give that a shot as well. These 3 brushes and the blending sponge only cost me £14.99 from Superdrug, though I am sure the Makeup Revolution website offers them there as well.  Ill use them on todays contour and let you know via Twitter how that goes @HauteBothered_. 

Now in the previous blog I mentioned my love for Real Techniques brushes, I must say they have been in my collection for the longest and are super reliable. Before this purchase though I was feeling a little bit like there wasn't much momentum on the brushes in the lower price range. However my doubts are gone and the have released some fantastic new sets all in time for Christmas. The one you'll see below is the Deluxe Holiday Set featuring 2 set exclusives which I believe are the 'Tapered Foundation Brush' & the 'Angled Highlighter Brush'.  The set then contains a Multi-task Brush, Fine Liner Brush & Base Shadow brush (which I already had but ill probably use this one for nose contour). The new look for these brushes is amazing, the brushes still have the same colours to determine their use however its like they've been upgraded to a hybrid metallic look. Along with these brushes you're able to see it on their Collectors Edition Eyelining Set which ill link at the bottom of this post, for all you eyeliner lovers. 

I forgot to mention up top but with this set which Superdrug are offering for £20 (thats £10 off RRP) you also get an cute little silver clutch to put your brushes in when you're on the go. How sweets that? You've got everything you need there really for a full face look; whether you're using the Multi-Brush for blush, powder or bronzing, the Tapered Foundation for concealer or foundation. Thats what I love about real techniques for, the versatility in each brush and how it can be used in a different way. Again the synthetic fibres are so soft and gentle for your face and they really can pack product despite this.

I love love love both these brush sets and bought them together with the intention of combining both sets to have everything thing I need for the upcoming party season. Whether it be to touch up during the night or for reapplying in the morning (wink,wink). Both sets present purposes which I go for, a flawless finish and a well sculpted look. So far I highly recommend them on the look, feel and just experience with both beauty brands overall. But ill be sure to post more on Twitter and Instagram once I've gotten the hang of them.

Ive already added these brushes to christmas lists for all the chicas en mi familia, for gifts along with some other favourites to let them have a go. Anyway thanks anyway for checking out this post, hopefully I won't have anymore brush buying tendencies in the next month or so. Cant make any promises though. Everything will be linked below if you want to have a look at some of the products in todays blog.

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Useful links: Makeup Revolution Ultra Blend & Sculpt Collection, Real Techniques Eyelining Set (collector edition), Real Techniques Deluxe Holiday Set

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Idealistic Birthday Wishlist

I have not been shopping in almost two months; I literally want to pull my hair out and probably weave into some kind of skirt.  It’s not that I don’t have the money, but what makes it as excruciating is the fact I have to SAVE, I mean who even came up with the idea of saving (unless it’s for a pair of Louboutins or a pair of Blahniks – then it’s totally understandable). I’m not exaggerating when I say I had literally forgotten about “late night shopping” until tonight when I had to starfish out on my bed to stop me from moving. Being “prepared” for moving has hurt me where it hurts the most – my wardrobe. So all I can do until the 26^th of September is wait for the birthday shopping haul to commence, so that’s why I’ve resorted to online shopping and came up with a check-list of what to buy as soon as I’m allowed into the high street.

I sound like some kind of wild animal. 

So basically everything I’m about to tag in this post is what I would idealistically love for my birthday, but the probability of me getting it (even though it is my 18^th birthday) is pretty slim. Most of these items are affordable, so if its payday for you lucky dolls today you may want to check some of it out.

I'll get the big ones out the way first shall I?

1. I have been admiring the Christian Louboutin Differa heels for sometime, spotted on the 'Vanity Fairs- Best Dressed Editors Picks' Claudia Adaszewska lately in black. These shoes are literally like gold dust and i would see them as a "vintage" Louboutin initially launched in 2001. The last i was aware they where retailing for £790 on net-a-porter, but since have been discontinued (see what i mean about the probability being low) ive attached of the gold ones im lusting over and praying the birthday fairy is extra loving this year.

2. The next thing i would like would probably be most bloggers and journalists essential, the 'MacBook Pro 13" with Retina' i have no idea what any of that means, I just knows its good for what i do and i want it even if the fairy refuses (chances are i'll probably save up and get this eventually). It currently retails at 4GB for £949, while other places do offer promotional offers during the freshers times eg. PC World offering £100 cash back after any purchase over £599- not bad eh.

3. Okay so onto a treat for both myself and all you shoe lovers. Are you ready to witness the forefront in affordable couture amazing beatuful magnificent footwear, not only are they fabulous and flawless but they are constantly offer flash sales of upto 50% off when you subscribe- visit Kandee Shoes (dont thank me when you do, thank Mr Kandee). The Prices range from £100 to £400, but the quality is dear i say it to that of the standards of the luxury brands CL *wink* *wink* My Top 3 would easily be Skittlez, Glacier and (my most favourite carrie bradshaw heel) FROSTING. Seriously girls check them out, youll bever regret it, get on board with my kandee obssesion.

4. My Second Last Item is a recent release from M.A.C, this product means we no longer need to fork out £110 to complete a custom MAC eyeshadow palette but only £65. As a brunette I always tend to go for more natural tones (and as i currently dont own mac eye products) when i saw this product i started having palpitations, available in both cool and warm tones our favourite make up brand has premade us a 15 pan nuetral palette for a fraction of the cost. So i have to have it and so do you, if your starting out on MAC this palette features both limited edition colours and colours which are available to buy in store at £10 per eyeshadow. With a wide variety of matte and frosting pigmentation, from olives to plum, golds to silvers the possibilities with these palettes are endless. An investment i plan on making myself if need be, warm personally is my favourite but check out some tutorials and swatches on Youtube to judge for yourself.

5. Okay so these last products I've never really got round to buying but absolutely adore, love and drool over. Its the Real Technique brushes, after my long lasting relationship with my stipple brush i always said i would pick up the Sams Pick Collection along with the Essential Eye Kit but unfortunately i haven't got em yet. I have been spying on All Beauty and after comparing lots of prices for these brushes found this to be the cheapest by a mile; Sam Picks (which is limited edition) Retails at £26 while the Eyeshadow Brushes cost only £13.50- whilst most drug stores expect £21. These brushes are long lasting and durable, they not only give a flawless fish but are completly reliable to have almost no fall out.

Regardless of what i get on my birthday, which i will be sure to share, im just going to be super greatful for everything and actually being able to spend time with my family and thankful i got anything. Though imma turn up when it comes to going into town with my gurlsss (lol feel so sassy when i say that). Just as a disclaimer this is probably not what i will recieve on my birthday just a shortned version on what i would LOVE to happen if pigs flew and i was in a parallel universe. Going to be 18 though, and aslong as i get a fancy glass with the numbers '1' and '8' on im coool with life. Can't wait to be deemed as an adult by most people who dont know me, YAAAY.

Anyway hope you guys enjoyed this blog post and be sure to check out some of the things above, even email me your wishlists and any suggestions of what you would like to see featured on here. Im thinking a shoe supplier blog post soon, shoes Shoes SHOES.

Love Naomi xoxo

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