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Every girl seems to have the same obsession with berry/ purple/ plum in Autumn and Winter and it has been no different for me over the last few months. So.. here is my pick of the bunch to help you follow the trend.

We're in to 2016 (on a side note- how?!) and so i thought it was only right that i do another ASOS Wishlist. I've actually only just received an ASOS parcel but my 'saved items' page is ever growing and i might as well make the most of the January sales, right?


                              
               

                             
Can you tell i'm into monochrome? Oops!

I received a 30% off beauty email from ASOS in my lecture and i knew exactly what i would be doing when i got back. I had to constrain myself from spending all of my student loan but you've got to make the most of a sale, right?!

Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip and Cheek Cream- Peach Blossom
I've wanted to try this for ages after hearing very good reviews but I've never got around to actually buying it. First of all i love the packaging, its small, cute and pretty. I think the shade works for all year round but will be especially good in Spring and Summer. On first glance it also seems to be really pigmented and blends like a dream, why didn't i get my hands on one sooner?!

Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder
I only ever really use the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder and i've been wanting to try something different for a while. I love the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundations and so i thought this would be good to try, especially as it apparently still leaves a glow to the skin which i'm liking at the minute.

Bourjois Gold Bronzing Powder
I actually bought the wrong bronzer here and i'm gutted! I meant to buy the matte version so i could contour with it as well but bought the shimmery one by mistake and i'm not the biggest fan of shimmery bronzers. It still smells amazing and blends really nicely and i'll probably make good use of it in the summer but for now its going to the back of my makeup collection. 

Rimmel Kate Moss Nude Collection Lipstick- 43
I love nude lips and i love the Kate Moss Rimmel lipsticks and so what is not to love about this? I did actually buy a shade darker than i wanted but i still love it and i'm definitely going to get good wear out of it. I'd say it is a brown peachy shade which would definitely suit a lot of skin tones. Rimmel and Kate Moss just seem to smash it when it comes to lipsticks and they are such a good price, definitely one of my favourites!

Like so many people, i'm a big advocate of Real Techniques. Most of my brushes are RT; they're soft, high quality and affordable, just to name a few of the long list of their plus points. Sam and Nic have just nailed it. I've managed (with difficulty) to narrow my collection down to my 3 favourites, going for the 3 that i use the most!

The Buffing Brush
Probably the most well known and well loved RT brush and deservedly so. I owned this a few years ago, loved it, lost it, used the Expert Face Brush for a good year instead and then re-bought it and i've barely used anything else to apply foundation since. As the name suggests it just buffs foundation in flawlessly as well as being speedy.

The Multi- Task Brush
Another perfectly named brush. I mainly use it for bronzer but when i'm feeling lazy i use it for the whole works, powder, blusher and even highlighter. Its super soft and is the perfect shape and size for the cheeks.

The Setting Brush
I also use the setting brush for a number of things but i mainly use it for blending in concealer. It is the perfect size to fit under the eye and really leaves a flawless but not cakey finish. I also love this brush for highlighter as it gives you lots of control so you don't go overboard on the glow. As the name suggests it is also great for setting your makeup if you only want a small amount of powder in certain places.

I'm sure most people already own Real Technique brushes but if you don't, get on it now, you won't be disappointed! This may just give you inspiration on the next RT brush you want to own. 

£1.99 lashes that are natural, have a thin band and are easy to put on? Let me introduce you to Amazing Shine. 

For me, eyelashes are something i don't particularly like spending a lot of money on. I usually buy lashes around the £5 mark from the likes of Eyelure and Millie Mackintosh, and i really like them however spending a fiver on something your only going to use a couple of times adds up, especially on a student budget.

I've heard of Amazing Shine Eyelashes for a few years now; Pixiwoo have used them in their videos for a long time, and if they recommend something, i generally trust their opinion. They said they buy them from a little shop near their studio and i much prefer buying lashes when you can actually see them however i've never seen them in shops nearby me and so i took to looking online. You had to buy them in bulk from a lot of the websites i'd seen and on the actual Amazing Shine website it crashed on me, declining my payment and therefore i was wary of trying it again. I then found Colour Cosmetics and went ahead placing an order of 4 different styles that seemed the most 'me'. However there are loads of different styles, from natural to pretty wacky show lashes. They're made from 100% human hair so they look a lot more 'real' and feel comfortable on the eyes. The thin band means their easy to put on and you don't have to draw a thick liquid liner on your eyes to cover it up. With good glue they'll last all night (or day!) and they can be used a couple of times.

I got the numbers 12, 110, 606 & 747-S. The 747-S is actually a very good dupe for the Mac No. 4 Lash, only around £8 cheaper. If your into your lashes i'd definitely recommend trying these.