Wishlistin' on Monday morning

Wishlisting is totally therapeutic. When I'm feeling the stress of the job, money, home life, whatever's going on, wishlisting can sometimes create a bit of a (healthy and inexpensive!) escape. And this Monday morning the escaping need is big. So here we are friends, Annick's current wishlist!

Starting my Monday morning by reading Amelia's post on Origins products kind of reminded me of the Origins Clear Improvement mask I was dying to try a few months ago. It's now back on the wishlist until I can trek my way to Sephora (1h and 30 minutes away). I've also been eyeing the Nude Pro Genius Treatment Oil that my local Sephora carries. After using up a little sample I received, I'm quite convinced that my oily skin CAN in fact take more oil. When I use it at night, it plumps up my skin like no other product! I'm watching you Nude Skincare, but at your price range, I believe our relationship will remain sadly platonic. 

Another product that I've been eying for a while but never got around to purchasing it (partially because it's quite pricey!) is the L'Occitane Shower Oil. I've never smelled it myself, but the smell of almonds sounds delicious enough to make me want to buy it. I need this oil in my life! 

I have more than enough lipsticks, but my collection would feel way more complete with two more luxurious lipsticks: the Givenchy Le Rouge in Beige Plume and the Bite Beauty Cuvée Crème lipstick in Coral. I'm quite obsessed with Bite Beauty so wishlisting one of their luxury lipsticks isn't anything new, but the Givenchy lipsticks have really caught my attention. The packaging itself is beautiful to make it on here, but I hear the formula is amazing. 

Fat chance of me actually purchasing perfume, so the Chloe Eau de Parfum will simply have to stay on the wishlist forever. Why you ask? Simply because my boyfriend is allergic to perfume - it's really too bad because the Chloe perfume smells like laundry to me (one of my favorite scents). To him? Well, he describes it as breathing in alcohol that pricks the inside of his nose. Lovely. 

I know these Edward Bess Prismette Eyeshadow Quads have been out for a while, but I'm still drooling over them. All three of the quads available are shades I would wear on a day-to-day basis. The only problem is which one should I go with? Have you guys tried these beauties? 

What's are you wishing for this Monday? Have you tried these products? 

Fashion Friday: If money was no object...

Sometimes, it truly makes me feel better to put together a unaffordable wishlist when I feel the stress of money on my shoulders. It makes me realize that it's okay that these items are way beyond my budget. Who needs a $500 pair of shoes? I know I certainly don't, and I'm okay with that. This is not to say that if I won the lottery tomorrow, I wouldn't buy all these items in a heartbeat! (I may or may not buy a lottery ticket at lunch)

So here is my luxury wishlist. Drool with me.

the impossible wishlist by thesmalllittlethingsinlife

Oscar de la Renta , 2,350 CAD / rag & bone/JEAN skinny jeans, 190 CAD / Alexander Wang pumps, 540 CAD / Valentino patent wedge, 715 CAD / Mulberry handbag, 1,025 CAD / Alexis Bittar jewelry, 180 CAD / Marie Hélène de Taillac yellow gold jewelry, 4,650 CAD / Marc Jacobs optical, 350 CAD / Nicholas leather belt, 125 CAD

Wish me luck on that lottery ticket!

I'm totally in love with those Alexander Wang nude pumps - they are classy yet demure. And that Oscar de la Renta dress? Absolutely and completely outrageous in price, but oh so stunning!

Have a great weekend everyone! 

Wishlist Wednesday!

This is what happens after Christmas. You start wishlisting because your finances aren't good enough to justify spending on frivolous things. Making a wish list totally curbs that for me... sort of. Here's what I've been eying lately.

1. After seeing this gorgeous lip gloss on Jessica from Getting Cheeky, I was smitten. Burberry's new spring line includes Mallow Pink, a gorgeous strawberry pink gloss which is bound to brighten your face. I want.

2. The ongoing search for the perfect nude continues and Armani has me eying their new spring collection lipsticks. Their Sheer Lipstick range has been on my list to try for a long time, and their shade #101 for Spring 2013 looks like it would suit the nude lips look I'm looking for. Unfortunately, no counters are near where I live, and my best bet is Nordstroms online which charges ridiculous shipping prices to Canada. Oh well, that's why it's called a wishlist!

3. With all the gorgeous fashion offerings for Spring 2013, my wishlist clothing item is a cozy sweater from J Crew. Why? Because it's friggin cold out here! It's currently -33C (-27.4F) and will be -37C (-34.6F) overnight. Oh Canada, I love you and all, but please tone it down. Now I'm sure you understand why sweaters are all I think of.

4. Beauty bloggers are raving all over the internet about Diptyque candles. I only wishlisted what I thought I might like the smell of, and I like lavender, but it's hard to tell what Feu de Bois smells like, or Figuier, or Vervene, or Muguet. I'm sure they are all smell wonderful, but at $60 a candle, I'm afraid they'll be staying on the wishlist for a long long time.

5. Ahhh, Rebecca Minkoff. While I already own a few of her bags, I have been seriously wishing for a smaller black bag for evenings out. The MAC mini seems to be absolutely perfect for this purpose - small, classic and black. Hopefully it will come off the wishlist in 2013!

6. Speaking of something coming off the wishlist, these gorgeous Rag & Bone Harrow booties never ever will. At $495, higher than what I pay in rent, the price of these is absolutely ridiculous. Still, I can't help but admire these. I love the details of these booties - the cap toe, the not-too-obvious straps, the dark wooden heel. But seriously, my feet aren't even worth that price!

7. After Best Things in Beauty reviewed this Chantecaille palette, it has lingered in my mind ever since. The palette is a work of art! And even better, looking at the swatches from the review, the shadows are stunning. LOVE!

What have you been wishlisting lately?

Wishlist of the moment!

My current wishlist is comprised of things I'll never ever be able to afford, and a couple things I plan on purchasing in the near future.

First on my wishlist is Stila's Kajal Eye Pencil in Topaz, which is perfect for a natural eye look. I've been wanting a nude eyeliner for the waterline forever, and since MAC's NC15/NW20 is always sold out, this was my next choice.

I am loving the look of bright belts with t-shirt type dresses. I think this Gorjana belt would look absolutely fab with a cream or navy casual dress.

I LOVE Pour La Victoire Shoes. I love the shape, the colors and the originality of their designs. These latest coral wedges called the Mai have me smitten. If only! The Cobalt version is also absolutely fabulous!

I'm a massive fan of Rebecca Minkoff, so it seemed only fitting to add one of her latest designs to this wishlist. One that I could never afford at that! The Buckled Clutch is soft, feminine and the most beautiful blush color. I can totally see myself wearing this with my Gap wrap dress!

This Burberry Lip Mist will be my end. I LOVE the samples I've tried out but its price is ridiculous and shipping and duty to Canada makes it not be worth it. So long Lip Mist! Perhaps I will see you at a counter, one of these days!

This Nuxe Rève de Miel balm has been raved about by so many bloggers, it's almost ridiculous. Consequently, it's evident that I will need to purchase it soon. Luckily, it is available at my local Shoppers Drug Mart!

Are you an occasional wishlister like me? What's on your wishlist right now?