Just A Collective Haul

So over the past 2 weeks i've bought a few bits and a few more, preparing for the lovely cold weather after our non-existent summer.......

I'm loving oversized jumpers at the moment and i'm defiantly sure there will be more being purchased soon (you can never have to many jumpers!) The first is from Dorothy Perkins it was a must after seeing it in store styled with a collar popping out the top, not only that the colours just put a smile on my face (weird i know) also on the back it has buttons like the popper kind which spruces it up a little, it retails for £25.00 (so not worth!) However i got it for £15.00 (: a slight bargain if a do say so myself. (it's on sale for £17.00 now though link!)

Next up a boxy see-through pale pink jumper from New Look simple but very me and for £14.99 minus a few pounds with student discount why not.

The blue one is from good old Primark again it's slightly see-through due to the knitted/crochet style but i wont be bearing my all to the world so i bought a few basic coloured strap tops from Primark to not only cover up but to add some colour to an otherwise boring outfit.

Back to New Look ooo i'm in love with this jumper it's nothing special but i like.. a lot ha, it's bat winged with little silhouettes of birds scattered all around it was £22.99 (minus a few pounds for student discount).

Just a basic green great fitting t-shirt which was £6.99 . 

I like america and that's partly why i bought it, not just that though i saw it styled with a blazer which looked super cute but.... i don't own a blazer (LOL) it was though only £7.99.

Essential pair of lounge around the house PJ bottoms for £5,

An uneeded, just had to have new purse with raised heart and studded detail for £4, 

These were on my wishlist the other week and i guess there no longer wished for but do they live up to my expectations keep a look out for my thoughts/review.

Clinique 3 Step System Type 3 - £20

Origins Super Spot Remover - £13.00

I ordered online from Origins (exellent Delivery service btw) and i got to choose 3 Free Deluxe Samples!

Checks and Balances Frothy Face wash (it smells just like a Mojito!) 

GinZing Eye Cream

VitaZing Moisturizer

Another plus the package smelt delicious! 

Montagne Jeunesse Face mask (how do you even say that?) never tried them before so i'm hoping its good for 89p. 

Rose Water this is supposed to help with oily skin/ acne scars so the person in Holland and Barrett said so i will be using this as a toner or you can put it in cakes..........

The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser i hope this works its £7.50 but with the many sales online at the moment i got it for around 3-4 pounds. I also got the facial buffer a little cheaper too.

I long for the Models own Ibiza Mix but it's never stocked in my boots grrrrrr so i picked up the "kind of equivalent" that would be Techinc's Carnival for 99p.

Speaking of Models Own Like there Facebook Page so we can all get 50% off most of there website if they get 100,00 likes! (:

Hope you like my recent buys, 

Sorry for some of the shoddy photos.........

Whats your favourite recent buy/bargain?

(: x

17 BB Blemish Balm My Thoughts/Review

So after dismissing this product for a little while there came a bad day which made me want to spend some money and this is something i purchased the 17 Blemish Balm. A miracle in a bottle? It should be from what it claims to do and i guess it's half way there, retailing at £6.99 i got it for £5.99 while it was still on  promotional offer but onto the product.

What it claims to do....

'All in one magic makeup -skincare, evens out skin tone, covers imperfections, oil control has an SPF of 25. Make up meets skincare the ultimate 'no make-up make-up, weightless creamy formula blends seemingly for a flawless finish. Improves skin condition in just four weeks!'
  

I'm a fan of the black and yellow packaging as it's vibrant eye catching, clear to understand and straight to the point...

Sleek yet simple, a major plus for me is that it's in a squeezey tube so you can use up and finish all the product.... 

So stupidly i didn't test out the product before buying, i just a assumed as it said light, light is what it should be. Wrong! I was met with a scary orange colour soo not my match but on first application after blending and buffing as much as possible i was impressed by the results it seemed to just blur out my imperfections ever so slightly to give a half way to perfect flawless look. The shade then suited my skin leaving a glowing finish (not the orange kind though). After continuous wear for the past 3 weeks i haven't seen no major improvement in my skin as such but saying that my skin has never been in great condition (it's something i'm still working on slowly, i just keep getting it wrong.) I don't think it really helps control oil for any longer than 1-2 hours as i'm constantly powdering as well as blotting throughout the day with or without this applied (that's what you get with super oily skin) so as i will still continue to use this once my bout of bad skin has improved (it clings to dry patches like i don't know what, defiantly not a good look!) Great product though with all the SPF goodness too i recommend for it's reasonably priced price   

An oh so worth it free gift? I guess so it was free after all.

(L-R) Eyeshadow in statuesque, lipgloss in in the nude, cream blush bronzed

What's your favourite BB cream? 

(: x

Passion For Fashion Competition

So there's an amazingly generous competition being held by moneysupermarket called Passion For Fashion in which you have to create 5 outfits fitted to different themes (casual, work, party,outdoor and office wear) all for £200 or under it may sound easy but be sure to check the link for the rules and the additional info!

Onto my Entry.....

Casual 

Casual for me is a simple pair of jeans slightly dressed but has to be totally comfortable, comfort it always on top of my list and with this outfit i feel i have created this. With the Aztec jumper it adds a little bit of something something to an otherwise bland look, the collar also gives it some edge along with the stacked bracelets and the ankle boots too. Last of all the bag would be practical for everyday use as well as looking girly and cute. 

Collar -Topshop- £15.00

 Boots -NewLook- £27.99

Jeans -Topshop- £38.00 

Bag -RiverIsland- £35.00

Bracelet -Topshop- £20.00

Braclet -Topshop- £14.00

Jumper -NewLook- £37.99  

Total: £187.98

Party

Again i like simple so it's not over the top or too dressy just enough for a classy party.
A favourite of mine is the blue dress as i feel blue compliments fair skin like my own, what's even better is it has a dipped hem but not only that (it has chiffion'y sides which would help to disguise wide hips bouns!) Moving on from the dress the accessories are kept to a minimum because i'm just not an over user of them but the shoes have studding detail on which tie in well together with the orange and gold accents making it an easy to outfit to wear.

Dress -RiverIsland- £30.00
Shoe -Newlook- £29.99
Watch -ASOS/RiverIsland- £20.00
Clutch -Newlook- £9.99
Earrings -ASOS- £15.00
Total:  £104.98

Outdoor

I'm not much of an outdoors'y kinda person (although i go outside everyday ha) but with nature, not such much so taking 'outdoor' i made it into an outfit i think relates sightly with the earthy tones, layering and warmth. Overall i love this outfit, with the all-in-one (probably not ideal in an emergency!) to the jumper which i would wear oversized, to the union jack wellies to the amazing faux leather sleeve jacket! Also i had to add the river island bag as i'm a fan of that style of bag and the fact i had no 'budget left' for a backpack ha.

All in One -Topshop- £25.00

Jumper -NewLook- £12.99

Dem Hem Top -RiverIsland- £25.00

Sleeve Jacket -NewLook- £44.99

Bobble Hat -Topshop- £14.00

Wellies -Republic- £25.00

Knee Socks -Topshop- £6.00

Bag -RiverIsland- £35.00

Ring Trio -Topshop- £10.00

Total: £197.98

OFFICE

So i found this look the most challangeing as i have no idea what would be appropriate in an office/smart job. So staying away from the white blouse black pant combo i decided to go with black and black ha. Leggings to me are for more casual/comfy attire but saying that these are slightly more smart like with wet look side panels and paired with right things they look fit for purpose. Onto the top it's simple but works (after putting this look together i now realise it's quite sheer so i'd defiantly wear something under it). With this look the blazer gives it the oomph it needs, a bright in your face colour which ties in well with the shoes, earrings, rings and that expensive looking bag. Oh the nails give it that extra bit of colour too! 

Leggings -Topshop- £20.00

Blazer -H&M- £29.99

Shoes -Newlook- £15.99

Models Own -ASOS- £5.00

Earrings -Topshop- £6.50

Bag -H&M- £29.99

Blouse -Republic- £25.00

Total: £132.47

First Date

The last look, one of my favourite's especially for a first date i think this outfit is acceptable not to much but it shows you've made effort (always a good thing i guess ha). I love love love this cardigan it's great for the autumn and even winter months if you layer quite a lot, but i think it makes this outfit more relaxed rather than having a fitted jacket. The dress again is blue, a colour i like for my skin tone i accessorized it with a contrasting belt which breaks it up from the neutral side of colours from the cardigan and those shoes. I was in two minds wheather to choose flats or wedges but as long as you keep your balance you shouldn't fall over and make a fool of yourself (finger crossed ha!) Onto the most expensive item in this outfit the bag expensive but so worth it as i feel it just brings everything together.

Bag -Debenhams- £65.00

Belt -Topshop- £12.00

Necklace -ASOS- £12.00

Wedges -Boohoo.com- £35.00

Cardigan -NewLook- £19.99

Bird Dress -NewLook- £14.99

Total: £158.98

Hope you like my oufits!

What do you prefer comfy/causal or dressy/smart?

(: x

All imagery taken from Polyvore

Bank Holiday Wishlist #1

Bank Holiday Wishlist #1 by wonderrcolourbehind featuring converse sneakers

So just like everyone else i'm a big dreamer and well i like nice things but nice things don't get along well with my bank balance. So i decided to make my first ever wishlist and share with you what i really really want this is a reduced version of a very long list enjoy!

1. D&G High Contact Watch - Although they have been around for a year or so it's something i long for because i prefer digital watches to analogue ones so it's perfect, but i would prefer one in either black or orange.

2. Real Techniques Stippling Brush - The oh so famous brush brand at the moment, i desperately  want one of these brushes and have come within touching distant many times (too many times)

but i'm holding off as i would like to try the ELF Brush first at a slightly cheaper price.
Have you used the ELF Stipple Brush? Is it any good?

3. Braun Wet and Dry Epilator - i wasn't sure whether to include this, but it's a wishlist after all and stupidly i wish i had an epilator! But for the top of the range one i want spending that kind of money is just never going to happen so a cheaper option needs to be found. 

4. Clinique Superbalanced Foundation - Another thing i long for but again the price! I'm just not willing to spend that kind of money on something that may not work.

5. Purple Oxford Converse - To be totally honest i don't even know why i want these but i do and i'm always on the look out to get some in my local TK Maxx for a little cheaper but with my bad luck nothing :( i'm still holding out though because you never know.

6. Origins Super Spot Remover - So tempting again like the foundation but i don't want to spend my money on something that may not work because i waste so much on crap (are you the same)?

7. Clinique 3 Step System - Right now i am having such a love HATE relationship with my skin it just makes me want to screammmmmm with all the oiliness, dryness and SPOTS it's just something that  puts me in a bad mood and makes me want to hide in bed all day so i defiantly think its time to invest in some skin loving products!

Have you tried Clinique's 3 Step System for oily skin? It is any good?

What are your longed for wish list items?

  (: x