All I want to do right now is cuddle up in a blanket with an endless supply of tea; I feel like I've hit a major road block in my mind and all the inspo has evaporated along with the new launches and beauty goodness I'm used to seeing land on my desk. This time of year is tricky, as we all seem to get lethargic and struggle to find the motivation to keep going, not helped by it being the quietest period in the fashion and beauty calendar and the fact that most are sunning themselves somewhere altogether more exotic. But alas, I've managed to pull myself together for long enough to bring you a small edit of five fab budget beauty buys I can't recommend enough - and I know you'll just want to rush out and buy this weekend. You're welcome. (PS: send more tea.)
MUA 'Fire Vixen' Eyeshadow Palette (£5.00) 
Can you believe there's an Urban Decay Naked Heat dupe already" (Read my full review and feature on it here if you fancy.) It was only a matter of time, but I'm surprised its come from MUA rather than another of our fave budget brands - they've lost their crown over the years, but perhaps this is the first of many more interesting things to come" The 'Fire Vixen' palette contains many of the warm red tones seen in Naked Heat, alongside some beaut nudes and metallics, but the price tag means many more of you will be tempted I'm sure to give them a go; one of the main pieces of feedback I've heard is that £39.50 is a lot if you're not sure you'll wear the shad...