TURNING 26...

It's my birthday, it's my birthday, ima spend my money (lols not, it's mid January) but I am going to talk to you about what I got for my birthday on Monday :)

So on Monday I turned 26... the wrong side of 25, the age where I'm closer to 30 and the memories of my High School Musical themed 20th are just a mild flash in my 6 year memory...like seriously where did the time go? And after a little OH MY GOD where is my life going moment, I'm ready to except my new age and my wonderful presents! So here is the low down on what I got from my favourite people this year...

1.  Naked Smoky & MAC Whirl Lip Pencil

I feel like my birthday has been really dragged out this year with my first celebrations being back on the 6th with my gal pals from uni and of course they hit all the present goals with these babes! I've been hinting about this palette for approx 6 months, so basically the launch date. But when you have all 3 original palettes, the Basics, On the Run and a whole host of UD Moondusts in your make up drawer, the shopping guilt is oh so real. BUT..... when it's a present? Come to me my little beauty! I absolutely love anything Urban Decay anyway and this newest collection to the Naked Palette range is no exception. I am planning on writing a full review once I've had more of a play, but I am already loving High, Dirty Sweet and Radar and can't wait to step out of my comfort zone and go for a more grey toned smoky eye look. 

Oh Whirl... you little pencil of pure delight, I just love this. Again i'd been eyeing this up for a while but do you know how hard this is to get a hold of? So in the end I purchased the Make Up Forever Aqua Lip in shade 3C which I also love but it is a little more pink toned than this gem. I love the warm brown tones in Whirl and absolutely love the texture. It is easy to apply and also perfect for wearing all over the lip. Of course when I received this I knew I'd have to buy Velvet Teddy to compliment it, because well, duh? And oh boy, what a power couple! This has been my go to everyday look for work recently with even my beloved Relentlessly Red taking a back seat (soz bae). Probs going to buy Whirl lipstick too and i'm not even sorry. 

2. Diptique Candle 

So I've been lusting over/Instagram stalking these beautiful candles for a while now. I love the simplicity of the design and just how chic they look within an interior. I'll admit I'd never even seen one in real life before I received the Geranium edition for my birthday from the bf. however I knew straight away that it was a new favourite addition to our home, even the box it came in is just so pretty! Also, another confession, I haven't actually lit it yet because back to my previous point, it's just so beautiful but I can already tell from the scent it is going to be increds!

3. Chanel Compact 

I have been a Chanel fan since the days of The Hills and seeing LC and Heidi strut their stuff around LA with their multiple quilted Chanel bags, it was safe to say I was hooked! I've always said to myself that I know I will know I've been successful in my career when I can afford my very own black quilted Chanel bag. But ya know, until that moment comes, Chanel Beauty is my way of getting that fix.. My cousin has bought me a Chanel compact every year since my first ever one on my 21st Birthday. That's 5 of these I have known and loved and every year I'm scraping the barrel ready for my new addition and this year was no different. It's simply a translucent powder which is perfect for popping in your bag for shine free top ups throughout the day and there really is nothing more satisfying than getting out this beautiful little compact on the go. 

3. Polar FT4 Watch

Ermmm... so someone should probs call emergency services or something because I don't even know who I am any more! If someone had told me a year ago I would own one of these I would have literally lol'd in their face, but low and behold, Lauren Dougherty age 26 has a fitness watch and ya know what, she bloody loves it! As I mentioned in my previous post, I've got more into healthy eating and into my exercise and something that really spurs me on is seeing me burn away that lunch time meal when I'm exercising, so the pink edition (obvs) of the Polar FT4 seemed perfect. I mean don't get me wrong, there will most certainly be days where I'm scoffing a pizza and crying into my ice cream where I'm like WTF do I need you for?! But right now I'm loving this new addition to my healthier lifestyle. 

4. A Spiralizer

I'm not even going to explain this one. It makes courgettes cooler and that's basically my reasoning, K?

5. Gift Cards

Because girl needs clothes, asap! When my friends asked me what I would like, I never know what to say, especially with a birthday so close after Christmas. But what I did know is that I want to shop bad! I want to go to a shopping centre (hey Lakeside, i'm looking at you), shop until I have clothes that don't make me want to cry into my wardrobe everyday, eat yummy food in the cliché food court and just have a nice day. I can't remember the last time I did this and I could really do with some retail therapy in my life!

I got some other little bits and pieces too which I also love and I just want to say a big thank you to everyone that made my birthday special. So i'm 26, haven't got my own house, still have no money at the end of the month, am definitely not married with child (soz 10 year old me) but I do have a great boyfriend, friends and family, two little furry babies that rely on me, a lovely flat with all of the inner possessions being ours and well I own a Diptique candle, so if 26 means all of those things, I'm cool with it. (Insert sassy emoji here)