My 2015 Shopping/ Wish List

I thought I would update my last updated wish/to-buy list. Again this is for myself to keep track of  what I want to save up for, but if anyone finds this helpful/ interesting that's great too! The title says 2015 because I am posting it this year and it is updated from my 2014 list, not because I want all these things this year. Nor do I want the items in the order listed below. So here are the things I am keeping my eyes on ;)

Beauty
My Sephora love list has everything so far I want to try from there so listed below are a few beauty things I haven't added yet because I can't find them on the site or I didn't decide which one I want to get. To view my Sephora wish list, you can go to http://www.sephora.com/lovelist/245939602?om_mmc=oth-url-2013loves

- Especially Escada fragrance
- a lighted vanity stand mirror
- a hair "suction" curler like the one by Conair

Clothing 

- black leather jacket
- denim jacket
- new jilbabs/abayas like the picture above

 

Accessories

- medi rings
- shirt collar necklace (something like the one shown above from JewelMint)

My To-Watch List

I have some fun beauty posts to share in the next few weeks, but before that, I thought I would give beauty a break here and share my to-watch list of movies I can't wait to see! I listed the movies in random order. I added trailers too which I thought would be entertaining and useful.

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright


Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy


The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Yes, I haven't watched this yet, but I am waiting to read the book(s) before I do watch the movie. I am looking forward to this since I think it is a bit similar to the Percy Jackson series!


Mockingjay Part 1


The Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb

Collective BH Cosmetics Haul + First Impressions

 

 

I finally bought some goodies from bhcosmetics.com!! This haul is from two orders which I used ebates on to get at least 7.5% cashback. I haven't played with these much, but I hope to do some reviews in the future iA. For now, here are my first impressions of the products. Sorry about the picture quality :( You can click the images to enlarge them. Links to the items are provided; just click on the names.

Disclaimer: I was not sent any of these products. I paid for them myself.

12 pc Classic Brush Set

 

There are a lot of brushes in this set, but I don't plan to use every single one. The handles feel light, which make them seem cheap to me.

 

I love how these bigger face brushes come with brush guards to keep their shape! I just wish one of the last 2 was angled...

 

 

BH Floral Blush Duos

 

I got mine in Tulip, as you can see from the name above :p

 

A little swatch for you to get an idea of the colors.

 

 

32 Color Lip Gloss Palette

 

 

 

I hope I find a neutral color to love! Some of these are sheer, so don't be afraid of the bright ones ;)

 

 

Foundation & Concealer Palette

 

 

I got palette one, so iA I find something that works for my skin tone.

 

 6 Color Concealer & Corrector Palette

 

 

I got the palette in light, but I think I should have waited to get medium...

I got a BH Liquid EyeLiner in black for free during one of there sales for V-Day. Love the point and color payoff. It's black and stays that way (unlike some)! It also looks like it has good staying power, but more on that to come ;)

Sephora 2015 Birthday Haul

I made my first Sephora order of 2015!!! I am calling this my birthday haul because it is my birthday in January and you can only get a free gift from Sephora on your birthday month. I got a few extra things in this order, but I don't think you have to buy items to redeem the b-day gift. So here is my mini haul :)

I didn't have to order $50 worth of products to get free shipping because Sephora came out with a recent subscription. I joined Sephora Flash for only $10/year to get free 2 day shipping instead of 3 and no minimum purchase is necessary! As soon as you add Flash to your cart, your order qualifies and you get the perks. I highly suggest this if you are a Sephora lover :) To find out more about Flash, please go to http://www.sephora.com/sephora-flash-subscription-P379518?icid2=flash_lp_body_image_012815

Now for the items. For this years birthday gift, I chose...

Nars lip pencil duo. You can pick between this Nars duo or a Peter Thomas Roth skincare duo. This Nars duo comes with a mini satin lip pencil in Rikugien, a light pinky-nude and Cruella, a red velvet matt. Between the two, I love the red since it makes my teeth look whiter and it is a dark color! I don't think these can be sharpened so they are limited in amount :(

 



I wanted to try a different sheet mask by Sephora, so I added the Face Mask in Green Tea (mattifying & anti-blemish) to my cart. I also wanted to try some Bliss products since they have a lot of good reviews. Now I can have a mini spa with the Triple Oxygen Facial In A Box. Hope these products last longer than 1 use!

For my 3 free samples with every order, I chose Versace Yellow Diamond, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Paco Rabanne 1 Million. Ever since I smelled a little of Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and loved it, I knew I wanted samples before I decide to buy the full size. It smell nice and soft and I will be adding it to my wishlist!

 

Finally, I used a promo code to get even more samples! I chose a 12 piece skincare sample bag and inside comes:

Tata Harper regenerating cleanser

Fresh soy face cleanser

Nude detox brightening, fizzy powder wash

Soap and Glory vitamin C facial wash

Ole Henriksen 3 in 1 cleansing gelee

Omorovicza thermal cleansing balm

First Aid Beauty face cleanser

Philosophy Purity 3 in 1 cleanser

 Peter Thomas Roth rose stem cell bio repair gel mask

Origins GinZing refreshing face mask

Glamglow supermud mask

Bliss multi-face-eted all in 1 anti aging clay mask

 

I am most excited to try the masks but all in all, I can't wait to put all my new goodies to use! Let me know in the comments if you bought anything from Sephora recently. I would love to get ideas ;)

InStyle Fragrances @ Walgreens

 "From the contemporary to the classics...
Instyle Fragrances offers a unique collection of impressions of the world's most popular designer fragrances, created from the finest fragrance oils and other ingredients to ensure top quality and long wear. Proudly made in the USA."

 

Disclaimer: I was not sent any of these products. I paid for them myself.

 

 

InStyle Fragrances are only sold at Walgreens and I do suggest checking them out. They come in simple packaging and glass bottles, reminding me of Jo Malone's perfumes. For a full 3.4 oz for about $12.00, these are great if you can find an exact or close dupe to the original scents. You will definitely save some money if you are satisfied with IS impressions of expensive perfumes!

An Impression of Lancomé Tresor

 

"Description: Love. Romance. Elegance. TRESOR is for a woman who understands that time is precious and moments in this fast-paced world are to be treasured. Because love is a treasure, and TRESOR evokes that feeling of everlasting love, it makes her as radiant and precious as the fragrance she wears. The elegance of rose, mugent and lilac and the sparkle of peach and apricot blossom are just a few notes that define this luminous fragrance. Use: Daytime/Evening."

 

This is an exact dupe to the original Tresor! This was actually the first perfume I got into and after receiving samples of the original and trying ISF, I realized I have a love/ hate thing with this scent. So, I figured I would save the money and stick to ISF if I am ever in the mood for some Tresor. I do recommend lovers of Tresor to try this impression.

 

An Impression of Marc Jacob Daisy

 

"A modern fresh sparkly floral-woody scent, seductive and intoxicating. Description: Fruity wild strawberry notes, intensive green aroma of violet with the sparkling spicy pink grapefruit combined with gardenia and jasmine. Use: Casual, comfortable everyday wear."

I don't feel like this is a dupe for the original Daisy. However, I like ISF's version better. The latter smells nice; sweet, but not sickly sweet. It can be strong though, so just don't spray too much of it. I recommend ISF's Daisy impression, not as a dupe, but as a good scent on its own. This bottle is my second of this scent!

An Impression of Dior, J'Adore

"Description: A fresh floral bouquet that captures the essence of the 21st century woman.Deeply sensual, totally feminine and as contemporary as you are. Contains notes of tangy mandarin, ivy leaves, champaca flower, red orchids, white roses, violets, Damascus plum, amaranth wood and blackberry musk. Use: Daytime/Evening."

This is yet another good scent from ISF. I think this is a close of not exact dupe to the original and expensive J'Adore. This has a nice, light scent in my opinion. I have wanted the original J'Adore for a long time, but for now, I will repurchase the impression by ISF.

An Impression of Chanel Chance Eau Tendre

"Description: Chanel the country's bestselling fragrance family, reveals its newest facet, CHANCE EAU TENDRE. CHANEL Master Perfumer Jacques Polge reimagines the decidedly young scent in a constellation of tender and vibrant notes, at once delicate and airy, with an intoxicatingly light, fruity trail. Use: Daytime/Evening."

The original Chance Tendre is another perfume I hope to add to my collection since I have loved the scent for a while. As for the one by ISF, I don't think it is a dupe for the original. It smells a bit funny (I know, not a great word to describe a scent), so I suggest if you like Tendre like me, the original will be worth it.

Have you tried any impressions by InStyle Fragrances? What do like/ dislike from them? Please let me know in the comments! For more info. about InStyle Fragrances like the other scents in the collection, please check out there site at http://www.instylefragrances.com/