I Wish I Could Afford...

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Hey everyone, hope you are having a great weekend so far, shame about this awful weather! It literally has not stopped raining all day.. depressing isn't the word! So to cheer myself up, I have been browsing the internet and window shopping and found myself saying 'I wish I could afford' so many times! So I decided I would do a little blog post on things I really wish I could afford. You will always have those things that you probably know deep down, you will never ever purchase (unless you win the lottery or something... unlikely!) So this is like my dream list and I think everyone should have one :).

1. Topshop Boots. These are just gorgeous! I saw these the other day in Oxford Street and just fell in love. They are pretty pricey for boots but that doesn't stop me wanting them on my feet. I also tried them on while I was there (big mistake!) it just made me want them more! To be honest, I probably could afford these once I get paid however, right this second, they are on my wish list. I love them!

2. Lanvin 'Love' Ring. How cute is this ring? I saw these in lots of magazines in the past month and I would just love to have one. They are ridiculously expensive for a ring that isn't the most practical in the world though and I will never ever own one of these but I just love it. Its just so edgy but cute and will look great with pretty much anything. They also do a few different words, I just liked this one best.

3. A Trip to New York City. I really really wish I could afford to go to New York right this minute. Like, even for just a weekend? Like I have said before, its my favourite place in the entire world, I just love it there and feel so at home, its just a shame its so pricey to go there. Plus I would need spending money (of course) which makes it even more so.. There is always next year? I just HAVE to go back next year..

4. Chanel Lipstick. Who wouldn't want a Chanel lipstick? I think its the red lipstick to have, the packaging is just so chic, classic and expensive looking and I have heard such great things about the formula and lasting power of these lipsticks. If I had some spare money, I would love to invest in one. I just cant justify the price, I always have something I need to purchase instead. Maybe one day.. :)

5. Tiffany Rose Gold Earrings. How gorgeous are these?! I am always partial to a bit of expensive jewellery but its definitely something I never buy myself unfortunately. I just adore these earrings, they are so cute and simple but the rose gold make them a little different to the standard silver that I normally go for.

6. Prada Handbag. Okay, so this would have to be on the top of my wish list. How stunning is this handbag? I just love it so much! Its everything I could ever want in a handbag, its black, its structured, its the perfect size and shape.. what more could a girl like me want? The only down side is the crazy price.. (we are talking over £1000 here..). Realistically, I will never own this handbag, I think the price tag is actually insane and will never have enough spare money lying around with nothing else to pay for. This really is something I can only dream of. *Sigh*.

What products are you lusting over at the moment? What does your dream wish list consist of?

Kisses
Luci xo

NOTD | China Glaze - Hang-Ten Toes

Hey guys! Hope you are all having a great week so far, enjoying the last of the summer. Its definitely got a little warmer again this past week which has been nice. :) Summer isn't over just yet thats for sure! Todays post is a nail of the day post and I am getting as much use as I can out of my super bright summer polishes at the moment. I love wearing them all year round but they work best in the summer months. 

So the polish I am currently wearing is 'Hang-Ten Toes' by China Glaze. Those of you who haven't tried China Glaze's nail polishes before then you seriously must. I just adore them! Their formulas are always really lovely and they take forever to chip and for someone like me who works in retail, this is very important! They also do a fantastic range of colours for all seasons, my favourites have to be their summer neons and their Christmas collections, I just love them!

Anyway, back to the current polish, this is a gorgeous neon pink/fuchsia but not in the 'highlighter pink' kind of way. Its stunning with a pearl like sheen to it and looks amazing with or without a tan. It really makes your nails stand out and I always get lots of compliments when I wear this one. In the photo above I have applied two coats, it doesn't work as well with just one and unless you like matte nails, you will need a top coat as this polish dries without any sort of shine. 

I highly recommend this shade, its just beautiful and perfect for the summer months. :)

Have you tried China Glaze nail polish? Whats your favourite shade?

Kisses

Luci xo

Trend | Bold Pink Lip

Hey ladies! Today is just a quick little post on a trend that has been huge over the Summer. The bright and bold pink lip. Its something that I think is super easy to wear and looks great on everyone. There is always a shade to suit every skin tone which makes it something everyone can pull off and it looks fantastic with or without a tan and takes no time at all to achieve. Whether you want to spend a lot of money on a high end lipstick or you want something a little more on budget, every single brand out there has their signature bright pink lipstick in various finishes. This looks fantastic whether it is matte or glossy. 

There is still about a month left of Summer so dig out those fuchsia lipsticks and get rocking this look. :)

Kisses

Luci xo

Victoria's Secret Fantasies

Hey my lovelies, hope you are enjoying your weekend, mine is being spent at work which sucks a little.. but hey, thats retail for you! Luckily, I'm not missing out on any hot sunshine which makes it a little more bearable. Anyway... todays post is on a little purchase I made when I went up to London last week. Now I have had my eye on these ever since I clocked them on Victoria's Secret website. Unfortunately, even though they do ship to the UK, I just can't justify the shipping costs for a few body mists. So when I saw them in Bond Street's store, you can imagine how happy I was.

They actually stocked every scent there and I must have spent ages sniffing every single one, trying to find my favourite. Some of them were really strong and too fruity for me, I am not a huge fan of fruity scents so thats a no no for me. I eventually narrowed it down to four I really liked and I just couldn't decide on my favourite. They had an offer on for 3 for £24. Now some people will think spending £24 on three body mists is insane, but they smell so so good and one alone sets you back £11. To me, it made perfect sense. So I finally purchased Coconut Passion, Strawberries & Champagne and Pure Daydream.

So I am going to try and explain the scents too you but I am kind of rubbish at describing them, I apologise in advance! Coconut Passion smells like coconut (obviously) mixed with vanilla so its that lovely cosy kind of scent which I could smell all day if I had too. Strawberries & Champagne is pretty self explanatory but it is probably my most favourite out of the bunch. Its just a gorgeous scent that I cant get enough of. Lastly, Pure Daydream is more unusual and the fruitiest out of the three, it has a lovely floral scent to it and a slight hint of berries which you can just about smell. Its lovely and fresh though!

These are amazing! I have been wearing one of them every single day since I bought them and the scent lasts for ages! They are lovely and light and the scent just lingers for hours on end. I just love spritzing it all over and then maybe a little on my neck and wrists. I also love the fact that they have aloe vera and calming chamomile in them too so they also condition your skin. Perfect! They also do body lotions, body butters, body washes and hand creams in matching scents which is pretty handy and perfect for putting little gifts together for people. :)

If you haven't tried these body mists then I recommend you give them a try! You wont be disappointed and the offer is too good to miss. If you have tried these before, what did you think? Whats your favourite scent?

Kisses

Luci xo 

Topshop and Forever 21 Haul

Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a great week so far, looks like we are back to our usual english summer weather again but never mind! I never thought the sunshine would last.. Anyway, todays post is a haul post! I got paid before the weekend which meant I could finally get out and do some shopping. To me, nothing beats that feeling you get when you leave a shop with bags galore full of nice new goodies. Its a buzz I get and there is nothing quite like it, I am always super happy and flying high after a successful shopping trip. :) Now this haul is a mixture of things I purchased in store and online, this wasn't in one entire trip, just so you know!

So first up, Topshop is one of my favourite places to shop when the new season hits because they always have everything first at reasonable prices and they always have a huge selection to choose from. I always find some stores take a little while to release all their autumn lines which is great but also kind of annoying.. So first up is these two tube skirts which I absolutely love at the moment! They are kinda perfect for that 'in-between seasons' kind of thing because they aren't super short but a little bit more interesting then your standard jeans/trousers. I am going away to London for a few days next month and thought these would be ideal for dinner or going out in the evening. I also purchased another skirt online and it was this simple maxi skirt. I have been looking for a plain black maxi skirt for a while now and I could only ever seem to find floral patterned ones. This one has lovely pleats and a zip up the back which makes a change from the elasticated waists I have seen on lots of them.

Onto tops, first up is this gorgeous floral patterned white T-shirt which I just fell in love with straight away, its lovely and loose and the material is really soft. I don't actually think the photo does it justice but it will look great with a pair of blue or black jeans. I also picked up this cute navy blue vest which I adore! I actually have two of these already in a pink and a black and they are fab. They literally can be worn with anything and are such a flattering shape. If you haven't tried one then you must. :) Last of all are these two spotted crop tops which I just think are so cute and simple. They were so cheap too, worth it if you ask me and I can't wait to wear these with a high waisted skirt.

I also decided to include a few jewellery items I picked up in Forever 21, they seemed like the fit in perfectly with this haul. I just love Forever 21's jewellery, the prices are actually crazy and when you are spending so little you kind of don't mind about the quality so much. I personally think the quality is pretty good considering. I picked up this super cute double ring and two pairs of earrings which I think are so on trend and the whole lot came to about a tenner. Cant go wrong! I also popped into Victoria's Secret when I was in London and purchased the most comfy pair of joggers ever. I actually love them but I didn't get round to taking a photo of them as I put them straight on, in fact, I am currently writing this whilst wearing them, they are soooo cosy! I also picked up a few beauty items from there too but I thought I would give them their own post. :)

So thats what I have bought lately. I just love shopping.. slight addiction maybe? What have you guys been buying lately?

Kisses

Luci xo