{Look at Twig on the left, such a gorgeous lipstick colour, can’t get over it!}

Guys let’s face it – you can’t get the beauty products that you love without having money. Now, the issue here is we can’t go broke spending money on beauty products. That’s not a way to live. I wouldn’t say I am frugal but I believe you need to plan and budget for your purchases even if you can buy the lipsticks today, I am not a financial advisor though so please make sure you also follow up on your own. I am going to cover how to buy the beauty products you love without going broke.

Make a list of products you want for the next 2 months

British women spend around £4,500 per year on their looks and beauty in general, according to research cited in Harper’s Bazaar UK magazine. That’s a lot of cash but it’s nothing new. Women around the world adore beauty products and buy them frequently. You should make a list of beauty products that you want to buy for the next 8 weeks. 2 months works because we all know the beauty industry moves quickly and there are always new releases, including the fact you may finish the product early. You don’t need to buy everything that comes out – just purchase the products that you are passionate about. 

I wanted to love NYX Lip Cream in Havana so much. The pigment looked so rich and delectable in the tube. It definitely looks worth it without a shadow of a doubt. However, once you apply the lip cream this is where the problems start. And no, my lips are soft and not flaky. 

I am completely obsessed with coffin nails. Here are some of the best styles I have found from different sources that you can use as inspiration to make your nails look glamorous and gorgeous. Press-on coffin nails are better on your nail bed and the skin of your fingers, however, acrylics do go the extra mile and they last longer. I would go for press-on nails so you can change your styles often. Let’s get into it:

I know what you are thinking, pale pink lipstick and you are a black girl? This lipstick is a sumptuous choice for women who want to achieve that pale look but you have dark skin. It also looks good on lighter skin tones. You guys are probably noticing a pattern with my posts so far right? I always go for lipsticks that go the distance and this is one of my ultimate favourites by a mile.

It is matte yet creamy and it doesn’t have a drying effect. One of the biggest issues though with Tom Ford products in general is that they are small in terms of the product that you receive. These lipsticks are small and you don’t get that much pigment considering the money. Is this on purpose? I think Tom Ford as a brand is always pushing customers to see what is the breaking point. People keep buying though.

I wouldn’t say Tom Ford is value for money however it is kind of like a Picasso of beauty – you can get one, have it in your beauty bag and it will invigorate your beauty looks but you will definitely remember how much you paid for the pleasure.

This is one of the best softer pink lipsticks on the market for women of colour if you are going for that 1960s look.

Price: $54 – Tom is always crazy with his pricing – no exception here!