This Week In Pictures #5

#1 my girls 21st surprise birthday #2 still reminiscing #3 lipstick heaven #4 nars the vault #5 merry christmas! #6 christmas eve pub blondies #7 works night out #8 husband #9 wedding day #10 where do you want to be in 5 years.. #11 bars the vault.. again #12 first dance 

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'I always believe there's beauty in everybody' Francois Nars

When i first saw this product, i instantly fell in love with everything about it (apart from the price). Nars has seriously outdone themselves with this amazing The Vault set which includes 10 full sized audacious lipsticks and 10 nail polishes. The brand has bought out this vault to celebrate their 20 years anniversay all shades chosen by the founder Francois Nars for there strength, character and timelessness. 

Putting the price tag aside this would be an ideal gift for someone wanting to try the brand on a big scale! or for the girl who has everything. theres a great shade range from brown nudes to dark reds and everything in-between! All the lipsticks are super hydrating and have a lovely glossy finish, they are so pigmented and have a great colour pay off, although not the longest lasting lipsticks I've tried they are one of the best for colour range. The nail polishes are also up there in quality, all colours are super wearable but all very different and ideal for every occasion, the brush is full and fat which makes application super easy, and after 1 to 2 coats the colour is completely opaque. 

All of this is beautifully packaged in a top quality keep sake velvet vault box, with an oversized interior mirror that reflects a quote from Francios Nars. This makeup vault is limited addiction and won't be around for too much longer so grab yours now if this is your sorta thang! 

Nail Polish Shades include: Ecume, Ithanque, Orgasm, Trouvulle, Schiap, Hunger, Dovima, Jungle Red, Purple Rain and Black Room. 

Audacious Lipstick Shades include: Raqhel, Anita, Jane, Claudia, Michiyo, Grace, Lana, Carman, Vivien and Sandra. 

Available at Selfridges, £330 (deep breath)

Christmas Wish List

Samsung NX3000 £199.99

I have been in search for a new camera for a while, and finally think i found a gem, i love the vintage kinda look with this one and the flip screen so you can take the infamous selfies whilst making sure you look half decent. it is 20.3 megapixels and has a separate lens incase you find it too bulky. i might just have to buy this as a christmas present to myself.

Black Leather Look Long Biker Jacket £85.00

Leather (faux ofcourse) is my thing, and ive been hunting online for a leather jacket that is slightly longer in length then the norm, this one is perfect. it cinches in at the waste to make it really flattering but long enough to keep you warm in these chilly months, it also comes with a detachable faux fur collar.

Nars The Vault Collection £330.00

Wow. Seriously Wow. This would be the perfect present for any girl who is an beauty addict. In this new collection from Nars you get 10 lipsticks and 10 nail polishes, all that compliment each other. This is a super luxe product and with a hefty price tag of basically a months rent im sure its worth it.

Black Snake Print Lace Up Trainers £32.00

To be fair im not a massive trainer fan, but i was really drew to these. They are still super casual but with a little extra, ive been loving the snake print recently and think these would make a casual outfit something else.

Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Colour Collection £38.00

Christmas collections this year has been one of the best yet, these included. This set includes 6 mini cream eye shadow sticks, all shimmer and all neutral champagnes, bronzes, golds and topes. Ideal for the party season and at a very reasonable price.

Nails Inc Be Gelous Nail Polish Collection £37.80

Another amazing christmas set is this one from Nails Inc, you get 6 8ml gel effect polishes in all very wearable shades. You get a metallic red, dark aubergine, glossy violet, dark mauve, pale pink and a silver multi glitter. ideal for any occasion use one of the opaque colours on there own or with the glitter on top!

Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set £89.00

Perfect for those rushed off your feet busy days, at the office to a party. Need makeup done quickly and easily this is the ideal set. It includes two face brushes, a brow brush, ultra fine eye liner brush and eyeshadow brushes for any eye look you'd need. This set (the size of my palm) comes in this beautiful brown croc like effect wallet which will fit in perfectly in your everyday bag, only down side is theres no mirror, but hey its still a wonderful set.

Kate Spade Ladies Metro Watch £195.00

I love this watch by kate spade, its the perfect size, not to big or too small and has all colours i love on a watch, the black quilted strap makes it look very sophisticated and the gold detailing and the white face is very chic, ideal christmas present for any lady!

Whats on your christmas wish list ?!