Natasha's Rambles: December 2010

So now that a new year is about to start, I thought I'd make a list of some products I'd like to accumulate over the next 12 months. I feel like I need to be "cosmetically refreshed" if that makes sense. I mean, I purchase beauty products on a regular basis but am often left feeling ho hum about them. It's not that I'm always let down by the things I try but often I'm left wanting more or I realize what I chose is not a good fit for my skin or hair type, tone etc. I want to try to make some wiser choices and purchase some things I think I'll get a lot of use out of or products that suit me better. I'm tired of grabbing things on a whim and realizing I could have done without it. I'm accumulating too much it's such a waste. So here is a list of some things I think I'll really enjoy using. Any opinions on these products would be great appreciated!

1. MAC blush in Melba: My skin is warm toned so I think this would be a great shade for me. It's gorgeous!

2. Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush: I've had my eye on this blush all year but haven't allowed myself to buy it. (Trying to use up quite a bit that I have already)I think this is the most gorgeous shade of pink blush I've seen. I've heard great things about it as well, that it's leaves a nice, natural flush.

3: Too Faced Natural Eye Kit/Naked Eye Kit: These palettes look amazing, the shades are right up my alley! I really think these would be a worthwhile investment.

4: Benefit Hoola: I'm so over the orange bronzers. I want this as I can't contour with the orange, glittery bronzers I have now.

5: LiBrow: My poor brows (or lack thereof...) are thin, sparse and light. I really need some serious help and have heard great things about this as well as LiLash. I'm getting so tired or having to fill in my brows. It's an expensive product but if it will help my brows even a little, I think it will be worth it!

6: Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Candlelight: I'm a sucker for highlighter/luminizer and this looks so beautiful!

7: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey: I love dark lip colours and have read many great things about this. Apparently it comes off very sheer and I like that. As much as I love dark lip shades, I find a light wash of colour or a stain is nicer than a harsh lipstick. I love the juicy, "just bit into a fresh berry" look.

8: MAC Creme Cup Lipstick: Looks like the perfect baby pink shade to me. I feel oh so girly when I wear these shades of pink.

9: The Body Shop Big and Curvy Mascara: I've read some pretty good reviews of this mascara. I love the look of tapered wand. I tend to prefer the longer, thinner, tapered wands as I find it easier to coat every little lash.

10: Benefit Thrrrob Boxed Powder: Another beautiful pink shade that I've been wanting to try forever.