It's almost time to put the panty hose away, and that has me dreaming all about spring and summer fashion. What's on my wish list for this season? Let's take a look shall we.

Trench: Ted Baker // Blouse: Express {link} // Peach Necklace: F21 {link} // Clear Stone Necklace: Baublebar {link} // Pink skirt: ASOS {link} // Beige Skirt: Herry {link} //Sandals: Bottega Veneta {link}

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You guys, it's finally May - hallelujah! You may or may not have deduced from my posts over the winter, but the weather has a very definitive effect on my mood. May is really when things are starting to look up, so bring it on. The start of a new month also means a new pile of trash has accumulated- shall we?  

If you've read my post all about my lip balm obsession, you would have already seen this balm's counterpart featured there. I really do love the Fresh Sugar Lip Balm - nice smell/taste, good texture, real moisture - but $22 for lip balm? I don't know if I'll be able to stomach forking out the cash to pay for a full size.

Recommendation: If you've got money burning a hole in your pocket then I say go for it.

I have been trying out so many different dry shampoos recently, but I always have at least one bottle stocked away of Batiste. The Wild scent takes a little bit of getting used to, but I actually grew to love and and have just bought two more bottles. Sorry I'm not sorry.

Recommendation: If you're not opposed to more purfume-y, scents definitely give this one a try. It's still the same tried and true Batiste product I know and love.

I still have mixed feelings about Bioderma. It seems awfully expensive for a simple makeup remover. It's not great at removing longer wearing eye makeup, but I do really like it for the face. It's light and non-greasy feeling I'm thinking of trying out the L'Oreal version, but for now my makeup wipes seem to be getting done everything I need. 

Recommendation: Definitely worth trying it out, but don't expect life changing things from this product - it is just makeup remover after all.

The Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer is really a great product, good coverage for days when my Garnier Rollerball just isn't cutting it. But, has anyone else's packaging made it impossible to get all the product out? That just irks me. Reusing the sponge top for months also seemed a tad bit sketchy to me so I just pulled it off and applied the product with my fingers.
Recommendation: I'll be repurchasing with the hopes I just got a dud. If you have problems with your dark circles I would definitely suggest you give it a trial run!

Finally, my dearly beloved St. Ives Skin Renewing Body Lotion has bitten the dust - and that's a real accomplishment for someone who usually hates moisturizing anything but my face. It speaks volumes about the product that I've only had it for a few months and already blew through the whole bottle. I also use it for hand lotion because it moisturizes without leaving me feeling like I can't touch anything for 10 minutes.
Recommendation: If you are a fellow hater of sticky, never absorbing lotions I highly suggest you pick this one up.

  

Phew - well I'm glad I'm actually getting through products and not completely wasting my money, Anyone else with me?

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Do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut and getting tired of using the same products over and over? Most sane people are probably saying no, but lately I have been feeling the itch to veer away from the tried, tested, and true products that are usually my go-to’s. It didn’t help that I was invited to a L’oreal Sale through work and was surrounded by discounted products. Say hello to the newest additions to my collection.

Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo. If you’ve been visiting around these parts for any length of time you probably have read about my obsession with dry shampoo. I’ve been on a serious trial kick - straying away from my beloved Batiste and testing out probably way too many. Look forward to a What Are They Good For on dry shampoos in the near future!

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer.  I’ve seen people raving about this for months, and while I still love my Coastal Scents concealer wheel, I thought this may be a little more purse friendly. I got the colour light, and unfortunately it actually seems too dark for me at the moment. Looking forward to really putting it to the test when the sun comes back and it matches me a bit better.

Nars Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. Eye primer is an essential part of my daily routine, and I had a Sephora gift card burning a hole in my pocket, so I decided to pick up the Pro Prime to see how it compares to others that I’ve tried. At $29 a pop I have high hopes for this.

Clean & Clear Soothing Gel Moisturizer. Just like dry shampoo, gel moisturizers are just my thing. They tend to hydrate without being overly greasy or thick. This one came in at a lower price point than my holy grail Garnier version so I thought I would give it a go.

Essie First Timer & Bottle Service. I saw these at the L’oreal sale, and just needed to take them home with me. First Timer was hugely popular when it first came out, but was nowhere to be found in any of my local haunts. I’ve already used it on my toes and it really is a beautiful bright, but not sickly looking, green. Bottle Service just looked like the perfect darker super bright pink for spring/summer. If you're looking for some more recommendations, I've already gone over my budget friendly picks for spring. I am now putting myself on a nail polish no-buy.

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