Hey guys!
Sorry for my lack of posting over the weekend- for those that don't know it was my birthday last Saturday.
The weekend as a whole was great. Met with friends and had drinks Friday night, then Saturday had a really nice chilled relaxing day and my boyfriend cooked for me and made me a birthday cake :)
To add to the weekend as a whole it was also payday Friday :)
So I immediately went shopping!
I will make sure to post a birthday haul sometime this week so you can have a little nosey at what I got.
Here's a few things I picked up this week. I bought three items of clothing but rather than photo them they will probably feature in an OOTD this week or next, I will make sure I mention they are a recent purchase!
I bought these beauties in Primark.
Above is a purple ring, a green and gold pair of earrings and a long rope gold necklace.
Id seen a very similar necklace in Topshop and was agonising whether to buy it. I'm glad in hindsight I didn't because this one is exactly the same but about £10 cheaper. Nice try Topshop..!
The earrings are really classic looking studs and I thought they'd work well in adding a little something to a plain outfit.
I just love the ring. I had been looking for a similar one over the summer and just couldn't find one anywhere.So I snapped this one up when I saw it!
I bought some bits for university. With Uni stuff it HAS to be pretty, this is so I do not doodle all over it. Pretty things have this way of taking my mind off stressful situations or deadlines so for this I went into Paperchase. One of my favourite and stationary stores...I just love their quirky designs.
Super super cute!
I bought a folder, notebook and a diary. They have a little glitter on the designs and just look adorable!
I then popped next door to Lush.
Ill be completely honest. Ive never got the whole Lush hype thing. I have passed on many occasions and been overpowered by the smells offending my nose. Ive been in there before but never bothered buying anything.
But @LucyLouise always has lots of lush related posts so my interest was rejuvenated.
on arrival this must had shown, I think I was pulling the "lush virgin look".
A super camp salesman/shop worker arrived at my service, and bless him he talked me through everything...this included demonstrations....big up to Lush staff!
With this I chose bubble bar.
It smells amazing..! Like these little cup cake dolls I used to own as a kid,
I think I'm going to have to take a bath later in my eagerness!
Lastly I popped to Superdrug. My local town stocks:
NO MUA
&
NO Sleek.
really its pretty shocking.
Ive read lots about these brands.I even own the Sleek storm palette so I was intrigued none the less!
I purchased Sleek blush in Flamingo.
Its a beautiful vibrant pink
I am forever wearing MAC Well dressed blush because its safe and it complements my skintone
buying this blush is an attempt to up the amp for nights out. Its a truly beautiful colour.
I also bought Sleek Face Contour Kit in medium.
Its only recently Ive got into contouring but I'm really happy with this little purchase.
So that's my Friday payday pre-birthday low down.
I hope you like my purchases...going to get in the bath and try out my bubble bar now..!
Hope you've all had a good week!
Birthday haul to come soon. I have a guest post up this week-keep your eyes pealed ;)
mmm I love everything from Lush!
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate relationship with Lush! I can't wait for my favourite bubble bath bar to come out for Xmas. Candy Cane is beaut <3
ReplyDeletethe cake looks lovelyyy! and the jewellery is soooo pretty! would love it if you could take part in my challenge?
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@OPI Addict- just had the bath...I think I may have been converted!
ReplyDelete@Katie Lou-Ive heard good things about their gingerbread stuff! Sounds brilliant!
@Lucy- Thank you, yes! I plan to do it this week :)
Thank you for your comments ladies!
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i have the ring and earrings absolutely love primark for jewlery because i always lose it so i never want to spend much haha such a cute cake :) xx
ReplyDeleteThose are some awesome earrings! Happy birthday
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That blush is amazing! Such a colour pop :)
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Glad you had a lovely birthday! I have never been into a Lush store... I think this will have to change fairly soon! Xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Paperchase! There isn't a local one by me so when we drive to Exeter I always want to go - but no-one else does! I end up being completely fascinated by everything whilst everyone else is yawning and trying to hurry me along :P Haha, the cupcakes are so cute! :D Love your ring too! Thanks for the follow, following you back :) xxx
ReplyDeletepaperchase is amazing! i love quirky stationary!
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ReplyDelete@Becky- I am exactly the same too! Unfortunaly I dont give my jewellery much love so primark is idea! That way if I break/loose it its no biggie!
ReplyDelete@Jess- thank you. I love green. I think my mum has scarred me with our green kitchen and green bathroom!
@AngieBeautyBelle- ah I know I looked at the slightly muted colours but this one really stood out!
@Kath x-if you got anything near the customer service I did youll be a convert. Had a bath last night and it was bliss!
@Paige- aw your comment made me giggle haha! My friends mainly consist of teachers so they have all the funky stationary in the world. I get stationary envy!
@Charlie- me too, anything with a bit of attitude. Cant get bored just because Im an adult!
Thank you for your lovely comments ladies :) xxxx
Hey, thanks for the comment :) It's just sometimes nice to vent when bloggers are fishing so blatantly eugh, I think I may need to get twitter though x
ReplyDeletep.s. how very rude of me! I forgot to wish you a late happy birthday! :) x
ReplyDeleteThis is a great haul! I love the jewellery you got :)
ReplyDeleteOhh and im glad you had a lovely birthday :)
Lovely blog! xx
Haha, Glad to be of assistance :P If you need any lush advice you know who to ask :D I love the comforter, the ring is gorgeous!
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Lucy x
@ Jenny- I completly saw where you were coming from! Twitters where its at! I expect an add when your on there :) ...and thank you!
ReplyDelete@Emily - thank you very much I <3 bold statement pieces.
@LucyLou-I will be on your tale when the xmas range is in...will need advice on what to do on my list! :p xxx
Thank you for your comments laydees! xxx
Awww how sweet of your boyfriend. Well he's a keeper. I don't know many guys that would do that lol. The simple things in life are the best!
ReplyDeleteI love the jewelry you got. Especially that purple ring.
I've heard great things about Sleek lately. I'll have to check them out. Great bday haul. Happy B-lated bday :)
I love the ring !!! I so need to pick that up xx
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