Recent Buys (Primark, H&M, &OtherStories)

There are a couple of things that I think you all should really get! Plus they are cheap and will help you with your summer wardrobe!

So firstly I got another & Other Stories - Body Scrub - Méditerranéen for £7 which smells amazing and I needed it so...hehehe.

From Primark I got a White Tank Dress for £3.50, A Crop Halter Cami for £2.50, a Turqoise Sheer Vest for £4 (I have been using this non stop!) and Polka Dot Red Flipflops for £1.

 

And from my faveourite store H&M I got 3 (although I there's only two here as I got it afterwards) Crop Cami Tops for just £1.99 each! I got one in Grey, Black and White. Although I recommend you get 2 sizes down (I got a Small and am usually a Large). 

Lastly some Jewellery of course! I actually got this set of stackable Aztec/Tribal looking rings for £3.99 and another for £1.99 (which like the Cami Top I got afterwards but just keep your eyes out for nail posts as I know I'll be wearing it a lot!

What have you gotten recently?

L.F.A. Xx

Tierra Jewellery (Amigos De Tierra)

 

Last I went to Stratford City Westfield I was tempted into this cute little Spanish Jewellery store [Tierra] (well a sales woman gave me a flower at the door and I felt bad not going in) but I was glad I did.!.

All of their products are NATURAL, ORGANIC, & HANDMADE which I think is brilliant.!.  I bought a ring which has these Strawberries, Hearts, Bells and Blue Stones hanging from it.!. (They are adjustable so they can fit any ring size) Which did cost me £15.!. ...

 

BUT this also included a cute Little Bag to put the ring in, a Note Book, and I got to spin a little wheel and got to get a free gift which was a Hairpin. I had to pick from a basket which had many other colours but the girl who served me was sooo nice that she offered to get me a blue one to match the ring.!.!.!

"...Love filtrates like water leaving dampness forever..."

Considering most places do charge for the bag and, don't give you a free booklet or hairpin.And don't even take the environment into consideration I actually think this is relatively cheap.!. This is perfect as a gift for someone (as you can write or draw in the Note Book) or even for yourself.
So why not give this cute boutique a try?

P.S. The ring does come in Red and White so there is variety.!.And there's loads of cute stuff too.!.

L.F.A. Xx

eBay Bargains!

As a crazy bargain hunter I delved into the world of eBay to see if I could find some needed accessories! Bear in mind everything I bought was FREE DELIVERY! So YAY me!

Soooo sorry about the difference in quality!

First and foremost I got myself an Animal Art Printed iPod Hard Case for £2.45 of an artistic cute red cat which honestly is ridiculously cheap! and matching Red Headphones with a Mic for £2.99! There are loads of other animal options that are awesome! I will definitely be ordering more from them. And this headphone style is really comfortable for me!

Now for the good stuff! If you know me well enough you may know that I am obsessed with Nail Decals; so that's nail stickers, gems, caviar, drawn on designs etc. and usually this doesn't come cheap unless you go to Primark or Poundland. So I figured why not get some stuff from eBay instead.

So firstly I ordered some Nail Glue (10x 2gram pieces) because I bought and have many nail art decals so instead of using a top coat to glue them I thought I'd try this, and as this only cost me 99p I really consider it a good price.

I also got a 3 Piece Tiny Acrylic Nail Brushes, so that I may draw my own nail designs. I got them through bidding for 21p (free delivery) I almost died! They are perfect except I wasn't expecting them to be so large/long but for £0.21 I can deal with it! Also look around and bid for them for a bargain.

Lastly I got three 3D Nail Art Wheels for 99p each. I got a Floral one, a Heart one and a Character one (so one with teddies, frogs and Micky Mouse!!!) which I'm most excited on using!

So what have you guys gotten recently from eBay?

L.F.A. Xx

BarryM Pastel Nail Paint Haul

Now we are seeing sunnier days we can see that we are heading into Spring/Summer so after having used pretty much only Burgundy and Purple colours this winter I figured I should go out and buy a couple of pastel colours, and of course making the most of the 3 for 2 deal in Boots and Superdrug I bought these 6 lovely BarryM Nail Varnishes' 

I got 3 from the Gelly Hi-Shine Range £3.99 each as believe it or not I have never tried a Gelly Nail polish before! Ever! ( yep I'm late to the party again) So I got Green Berry 12, Sugar Apple 21 and Rose Hip 20 (online called Pink Lady - not really sure why..) All of these colours are probably the nicest colour in the pastel range in my opinion.

From their normal range I got Peach Melba 318 for £2.99. And of course two glittery nail polishes Gold Glitter 339 and Aqua Glitter 340 also £2.99 each. 

I've seen a lot of fellow bloggers are really loving Rose Hip. Which is your favourite? Any other recommendations?

L.F.A. Xx

Superdrug - John Frieda Haul

I'm already using the serum and I kinda through out its box...hehhheh

 You guys know I am obsessed with a good sale, and as it's Superdrug's 50th Birthday there are loads of sales and offers going on. I could not tear myself away from the John Frieda Hair Care Section.

Almost every single John Frieda product is 50% off which is amazing considering it's quite pricey. 

All I need now is the Full Repair Range! Anyone going to buy me it?

I got the Brilliant Brunette Multi Tone Moisturising Shampoo and Conditioner 250ml for £2.79 each, down from £5.59 each. The Frizz Ease Dream Curls Shampoo and Conditioner 250ml for £2.79, down from £5.59 each and the Brilliant Brunette Liquid Shine Illuminating Shampoo and Conditioner 250ml for £2.99 each, down from £5.99 each!!
 

This is a older picture (got these before I hot the rest hence the missing Styling Spray!

I also got a box of the Full Repair Heat Activated Style 100ml for £2.99, down from £5.99, two boxes of Frizz Ease Hair Serum Original Formula 50ml for £3.14 down from £6.29, and lastly the John Frieda Secret Agent Flawless Finishing Crème 100ml for £2.79, down from £5.59!!

That is all! I'm really looking forward to trying these out and seeing the results!!

So have you guys gotten or tried any of these products?

P.S. The Dream Curls Shampoo and Conditioner's Packaging is very different to the one online. (I think this one is the newer packaging)

L.F.A. Xx

Poundland Haul (Nail Stickers & Charms)

Since the last time I popped into Poundland I found such amazingly cheap nail products I thought I'd go back and see what else I could find.! All for £1 each.!.!.

These stickers are of Dragon Flies, Stars and Flowers both in Silver and Black with little rhinestones. All very cute.!.!.

These Floral Nail Stickers are a little larger. I presume for when your nails are significantly longer or I guess for a strong bold nail? They come in predominantly black with some pink, purple and white petals. Very cute but bold.

And finally these 3D Floral Nail Charms with a rhinestone at the center. I am super excites about these two.!.! Especially considering how much I loved the last Aurora Nail Bow Nail Charms.

So have you tried any of these yet?

L.F.A. Xx

KIKO Makeup Milano Haul

KIKO Cosmetics has been a relatively new addition to London high streets as I have only seen two stores so far. (One in Stratford Westfield and on Oxford/Regent Street) Both of which opened last year, so since I needed a couple things I thought I'd pop in and have a browse (plus the SALE signs were also a pretty good incentive) I got all these in separate occasions so excuse the difference in lighting.

I did end up leaving with a couple of things. The only item I got from the SALE was the 30 Days Extension - Daily Treatment Mascara for £3.90 down from £7.99.Which I think is very cheap considering its a treatment and most normal mascaras are more expensive.
Sticking to the treatment theme I bought the Ultra Long - Post Stress Treatment Basecoat 11ml for £4.90 as my nails are unsettlingly short and I needed a base coat so with this I'd kill two birds with one stone!

I also got the Quick Dry Nail Lacquer 10ml in the colour Transparent, as Top Coat as I plan to make plenty of nail art designs this summer. I got this for £4.90. Though it may be more worthwhile to get the Gel Look - Ultra Glossy Effect Top Coat for that price.

Do you remember that last summer I w's looking for a dupe of a particular eyeshade from an ELF Pallets. Well I think I found it and it is the Infinity Eyeshadow - 210 Satin Brick  for £5.90. I know some of you may think that is a bit expensive for an eyeshade that doesn't even come in a compartment, but to be honest I really didn't care as I have been dying to buy this colour.

Last but no least I got the Velvet Mat - Satin Lipstick in 609 (called Cherry Red online) although it isn't really very red, more purple-ish. I got it for £6.90 which is amazingly cheap for its awesome packaging and colour. (you'll see more in future posts.)

So have you gotten anything from KIKO lately? And doesn't their packaging remind you of MACs?

L.F.A. Xx

Primark Haul!

A while back during the crazy sales I popped into Primark as I needed to buy a couple of essentials but like any other time I go shopping I end up getting carried away and getting more than I need! Heheheee.

First of all I got on sale these 2 Basic Long Sleeve Crop Tops for £1 each down from £3 and a Disney Mickey Mouse Crop Top/Sweater for £3 down from £6, which honestly is a total bargain as it's feels like really good quality and because it has rhinestones.
 

I also got these 3 Cami Style Tops, 2 with sheer velvet floral and bird design and 1 with studs. Each on sale for £3 down from £5. These are going to be a great way to spice up an outfit in the summer.
 

I also got The Beatles Abbey Road T-Shirt for £3 on sale down from £8. This is unbelievably cheap considering the feel of this fabric is amazing and the roll up short sleeves are very cute.
 

This Pyjama Set was for £3; The vest top being only £1 down from £3 and the very cute red shorts for £2 down from £4. To be honest I only really got it because the writing on the top made me giggle.

I also cute 3 very festive intimates for 50p!! Now some of you may cringe at the thought of wearing Primark intimates. What I would say is it's fine to buy knickers from there but I personally would never get a bra from there as I believe you should invest in a good quality bra as it needs to support you.
 

These were not on sale but were the main reason I actually went to Primark. I got 7 pairs Shoe Liners for £2.50 in lovely pastel colours, 5 Matt 10 Denier Tights £2.50 and 3 pairs 40 Denier Tights for £3.

And these much needed Suede Ankle Boot Slippers for £3 down from £5. (Note: People these are slippers! It does you no good using these as everyday outdoor footwear...)

I also got these Green Cameo Nail Wraps on sale for 25p down from £1 and 3 Pack Necklaces for £1 down from £2. My favourite is the Aztec Bird Symbol (Aztec or Mayan I'm not entirely sure).

Last but not least I got a 3 Face Cloth Pack for £1.50. I love this colour as it's pretty much a baby blue! Not sure about the "Luxury"ness in this but it was the only one with a nice colour.

P.S What have you gotten from Primary recently?

L.F.A. Xx

Mini Boots Haul.!.!

Now first of all I must I admit I have possibly been the worst blogger in the world but I've been busy & kind of having a writers block, and I didn't want to just write up anything that I wouldn't be proud off? Anyway from now on I shall be better.! Promise.!

Recently Boots had some lovely offers going on and I just couldn't stop myself, and decided to get myself some much needed skincare products. I know your wondering why on earth I bought 3 products for different skin types but don't worry I have my reasons.!

I think they may have changed their packaging since...?

First I got this Garnier - Pure Active - Anti Black Head Pore Wash 150ml, which was on offer from £2.65 down to £1.77 which I thought was pretty cheap. I am a big fan of exfoliation so when I saw that this has teeny-tiny beads in the formula I knew I should try it. Especially as I have tried other Garnier products before that were pretty good.!.

Secondly I purchased the L'Oréal Paris - Triple Active Day Moisturiser, for Normal to Combination Skin, on offer from £6.49 down to £4.33.!.! Total Bargain considering it Vitamin E in it.!. and don't worry a full post should be coming soon.!.

and Lastly I purchased another L'Oréal Paris - Triple Active Day Moisturiser, but this time instead the one that is catered for Dry to Sensitive Skin, also on offer from £6.49 down to £4.33. The reason for which I got this is to basically stock up for the winter; as it gets colder my skin becomes dryer and much more sensitive (in other words my skin is as complicated as its owner :) so I thought I might as well buy it since its cheap.


So have you guys tried these products?
Or what skincare products have you guys gotten or been loving recently?

L.F.A. Xx

Victoria Secret & PINK Sale Haul

So I have never ever bought anything from Victoria Secret which is surprising since I only live 20 minutes away and their products are so raved about, but whilst shopping a whole back I stumbled up it to find, not only huge hoard of women scrambling through the store with heaps of stuff but the sale signs! Which if you know me well enough I can’t really say no to a bargain.

So after braving the crowd of crazy women I managed to get myself a couple of amazing bargains.!.!.

                                                                                       

Although it looks Gold its actually in Silver.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                I got this geometric bralette from PINK (the sister store of Victoria Secret) I absolutely love the print even if it does say “TOTALLY” (Hopefully after  couple of washes it’ll fade leaving the print behind) and it fits really well. I managed to get this for £8.50 on sale from £17.50

Back View

These are probably one of the most raved about products in Victoria Secret other than their lingerie. Their fragrance mist/sprays, and only until now I could understand why. They truly smell amazing and there is a humongous collection for you to choose from.

Please excuse its fuzziness!

They are usually from £11 - £13 but on the sale I got them from £2.50 - £3.00 now that is amazing. I got 4 different scents, Frosted Pear & Sugared Woods, Pink Champagne & Apple, Iced Cranberry & Winter Plum and Forbidden Vanilla. People were going mad. To be frank I was too because as we’ve established I kinda can’t say no to a good sale. Especially as I got these four for the price of what one would usually cost.!.

I am really looking forward to using these and as I do, I will individually review each of them!

So have you gotten anything from Victoria Secret?

 

L.F.A. Xx

Oxford Street Haul (H&M, TOPSHOP and PULL&BEAR)

So last Thursday I went out with my bestie from Summer’s Beauty on a Budget as she was leaving to back to UNI on the weekend L

So of course we met up to go for a spot of shopping and catching up!
 

 

First stop was TOPSHOP.!.!.!. Now I wasn’t really intending on buying anything but when I saw this Tartan Print Bag I just had to buy it. I know what you’re thinking… but I’m serious I needed a new bag and this is just the perfect length, size and colour. I love the Green and Dark Blue Tartan print amongst the Black and quite frankly it was a bargain.!. Down from £30 to just a mere £10.!.!. Plus it was the last one left….
You guys also know I’m obsessed with Nail Art and so nothing could stop me from buying the TOPSHOP Halloween Character Nail Wraps for just £1 especially as they were £3 before.!.!.!. I don’t care if Halloween is 10 months away! I can always put them away and attempt to remember to use them…..heheheheh.
 

 

Next stop was H&M a store I practically live in. I managed to get myself two Black Skirts. One a thick Black Wrap Detail Skirt down from £7.99 to £5 and a simple Black Jersey Skirt for £3.99.

 

I also got these two gorgeous pieces of jewellery for £2 as it was buy one get one free.!.!.!.!. So the Arrow Bangles were for £2 and an Arrow Head Ear Cuff Earning for £1. I’ve dying to get myself an Ear Cuff and so this was a perfect opportunity to get one without breaking the bank ;)

 

And last but not least we visited Pull & Bear where bought myself a Black T-Shirt down from £7.99 to £3.99. I couldn’t say no as it was so cheap and Summer’s bad influence ;) but to be honest I like the print on it so meh.

Out of everything the thing I love the most is the bag as I know I will absolutely wear it to the max.!.!.
What have you guys gotten from these stores or in the sales?

 

L.F.A. Xx

 

Lush Mini Haul.!.!

Yes I've popped into Lush again. I'm in love with their bath bombs!! I got only two this time; one for myself and one to gift to a lovely friend of mine!

Picture taken from ages ago.!....that's why the lighting is sooo different to the other pictures.

First I got the Sex Bomb Bath Bomb for £3.25 which as I've already told you before smells divine and looks absolutely adorable with its embedded rose. (I plan on gifting this one as it matches the theme I'm going for with my friends present! :)

Please excuse the terrible lighting!

And to treat myself I picked up the Blackberry Bath Bomb for £2.95 which like the Sex Bomb Bath Bomb is huge! And also smells really nice. It's a very subtle scent not too in your face, so great for those of you who are not a great fan of overpowering scents.

When I have my relaxing bath I shall post a full review on the Blueberry Bath Bomb.!.

L.F.A. Xx

MUA Haul!!

As you know I love a bargain. And when MUA (a brand that is already very affordable) has a SALE I just have to stock up!



Shade 2 and Shade 3

First and foremost I needed a new Bronzer one that wasn't shimmery and in-expensive. And so I decided to get these. Each one on SALE for 50p each.!.!. Though they are usually £1 still very cheap. I couldn't help it I bought Shade 2 and 3, as I didn't know what the shades would look on my skin.

Secondly I really needed a Brow Gel! I wanted a clear one as I wouldn't need to worry about the shade matching (The Gel was clear but I have been using it so its gone a little cloudy...). So I got the MUA Mascara in Shade 1.  I know, I know it's a mascara but meh.!. Plus it was only £1.

And lastly I ordered the Fashionista Diamonds Rocks in Red Diamond for on SALE for £1 down from £4.  Perfect for Halloween or for a dark, rocky, edgy look to my nails! 

So have you guys got any products from MUA? Any must haves?

L.F.A. Xx

Lush Haul.!.!.

Lush the store you can smell from a mile away. Some people hate it but I love it!

I have tried some of their stuff before as I've been gifted them but I had refrained during the years to go into Lush as their sales people tend to be pushy and annoying but luckily as the Stratford Westfield Store was quite busy I was left to myself (which I'm very happy about)

First I picked up the Space Girl Bath Bomb for £2.10. 

This is such a cute Bath Bomb as its actually shaped like a planet.!. And the glitter and popping candy make it look extra galactic.!.

Secondly sticking to the Galactic/Space theme I picked up an Ickle Baby Bot Bath Bomb for just £1.95 which is super cheap and I think it's just soo cute.!. Even if it is for Baby's I'd still use it, just that it may be good for sensitive skin :)

As it was my friends birthday I gifted her both the Space Girl Bath Bomb and the Ickle Baby Bot as they were the same theme and looked cute!

Last but not least I picked up the Sex Bomb Bath Bomb for £3.20. 

It is definitely worth the price as this bath bomb is huge.!.  And is such a bright pink and purple and has a lovely cute small flower imbedded in the top. 

So what have you guys gotten from Lush?

And what are their must have products??

L.F.A. Xx