I've promised myself that 2016 will be the year I save - I want to travel more and generally stop frittering my money away on products that I use once. I have swore that from here on out, all beauty purchases will be well thought out and not spur of the moment decisions; I'm hoping to live by the use more, buy less mantra - all well said and done, 15 days into the first month of the year, of course. Anyway I was given a little cash for Christmas and decided to treat myself to a few things on my wishlist.

Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino Eau de Parfum £145 via Net-a-Porter - link

This light, aquatic come floral fragrance has all but haunted me since last Summer, at £145 I wanted to wait until I had completed a few bottles of scent within my already expansive collection first. I'm not sure if this is my favourite fragrance within the Tom Ford Portofino line up, what I will say it is the most feminine and floral out of the bunch. Well I say that now, apparently two new fragrances are due to join the Portofino collection come the Summer; I'm excited, my bank balance not so much.
Nars Audacious Lipsticks £24 each via Feel Unique - link

One of my favourite lipstick formulations ever and I mean ever, has to be Nars Audacious Lipstick. The soft, creamy and utterly comfortable texture is perfect for those like myself with forever dry lips, not to mention the shades are so easy to wear and on the most part fairly natural. Two shades I have admired and promised myself ...