A Few Recent Purchases...

 These are just a few accidental purchases made in the past few weeks, I guess I got my spending bug back.

 

 I'm not a big spender when it comes to high end make-up, I just don't feel ready to dip my toe into the deep end and waste money when I don't really have much of it to spend on things I might not even like.... so cheap and cheerful is what I'll stick too for now.

MUA Matte Perfect Foundation-Shine Control

MUA Cover & Conceal Concealer

MUA Extreme Felt Eyeliner

Just a few bits to spruce up the lips... 

Plus an an amazing duo chrome nail polish from Miss Sporty.

 

 The pink shade is by Natural Collection in Pink Mallow

The red one is in the colour Crimson.

 Now I only needed to repurchase the blotting sheets but I mean come on you can't just buy two things when you can get a free gift worth £9 can you? Well I know I cant ha.

Elf eyelash & brow wand,

Elf brow and brush comb,

Two elf shine eraser sheets,

Elf Blush in the colour blushing,

Elf Sheer eyelid primer

 

Elf waterproof eye-liner pen in black and purple.

The elf contouring blush and bronzing powder in Turks & Caicos.
 

FGW!

 Now for the amazing part my first ever faux leather jacket! How exciting eh? After bidding and bidding some more then loosing at the last minute on eBay for one, I gave up with the hope of finding a brand new one on the high street and that I did. This was originally £30.00 from H&M but for some reason they had a deal on selected items for 50% off new releases so even if I do say so myself what a bargain.

 Casual bag-winged style slouch cardigan from Internationale.

 

 I love love love this dress... also from Internationale!

 

 

 A purchase from eBay I actually won!

I do own a khaki coloured one of these dresses but after a night out its not very wearable anymore but I love the style and it will be perfect to wear in summer if it ever arrives!

 

Next up is a jacket that was also 50% off at H&M  I featured on similar in my passion for fashion post here

which was a little on the pricey side so this was my alternative for a fraction of the price at £15.

(the colour's also a lot more lime'y the picture doesn't do it justice!)

  

Last of all another dress from Internationale that just screams summer don't-cha think?

Look out for reviews on most things in this 'haul' coming soon! 

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Some Elf Bits

Sticking with the hauling theme i ordered just a couple bits from elf and thought i'd give them there own post. Now after umming and arring for the past god knows how long deciding whether or not to buy the real techniques brushes (I THINK I SHOULD HAVE! INDECISIVENESS IS TO BLAME) i ordered some elf ones instead, these are my first impression after using them for a around a month or so.....

 Blush brush £3.75

After buying the one from the £1.50 range a while back i decided to get this one too. On trying this out i can't fault it does do a good job with the application of blush/bronzer (just what you need) and is so worth the £3.75 i payed, also on the plus side it's soooooo soft and so much better the the cheaper brush.

Stipple Brush £3.75

Reading the many reviews on this brush the skeptic inside me wanted to try so i did. Surprisingly i am surprised (i'm easily pleased sort of) but i really really like this brush used in conjunction with my elf powder brush. I wouldn't say it will be long lasting if you use it every single day as the bristles seem to invert into the middle of the brush (but that just might be me and my uncarefulness.....) other than that though it's a must have to try before investing in a more higher priced one i think. I have to say too i definatly perfer this style of brush rather than my no7 or elf flat foundation brushes.

Powder Brush £3.75

This is my 'buffing brush' which works well to add the finishing touches to my foundation (i can't compare it to anything because, well i don't have anything flat edged like this) it also works well for its original purpose if appliying compact or mineral powder just like any other brush but i have found that you can press product into the skin and buff of the excess a lot easier (a technique i learnt from the gossmakeupartist!) as it's quite dense and structured better than just a regular fly away bristled brush.

Eyelash & Brow Wand £1.50

This was completely one of those impluse buys but i'm so glad it was! It's so useful in helping to distribute product more evenly in my eyebrows and helps separate my lashes taking away any clumps of mascara. I just wish i'd of bought two one for each purpose because cleaning it is a pain!

Oil Blotting Sheets £1.50

Next up a life saving essential there's not much i can say other than they do there job pretty well without leaving any residue on the skin which is what i like best about them making them a reacurring purchase of mine.

Blush in Tickled Pink £3.75

This is the most disappointing of the lot it just didn't live up to my exceptions, when i first got it i swatched the product and nothing... nothing was on my finger it just didn't show up but after rubbing it it did eventually show up! The product it's self though has a lovely soft velvet'y texture, it's just not got much pigmentation which i defiantly think you can find in products even cheaper than this one. Although it was a let down the bright side is i'm super pale so it shows up ever so slightly but i don't think i'd repurchase anymore of them.

What's your favourite ELF product and/or your biggest let down?

(: x