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

Lush - Blackberry Bath Bomb

Now we all know that Lush never go wrong with their Bath Bombs and my gosh did the Blackberry Bath Bomb surprise me.

I wasn't really expecting much considering how plain looking it was. Though I do quite like how the word BOMB  is embedded into it as it reminds me of those cartoon bombs... (even if it isn't in the same colour..)


Please excuse my bare and boring nail!... but doesn't this remind you of a meteorite? Hehehehe

I must point out the utter value of it. It is huge! It's the same size as the Sex Bomb Bath Bomb and it's only £2.95.!.!. This is very cheap considering it contains "Frankincense Oil "and "Bergamot Oil" and its "Preservative Free" (according to Lush's website)

Also as soon as you place it in the bath it fizzes away brilliantly leaving this lovely purple bath water, which smells divine.!. And it doesn't leave any residue behind and did not stain my bath which is always lovely.

There was also a lovely little surprise inside the bath bomb which I had no idea about.! It had this cute little note that said Boom Boom, which just made me giggle.

(Being me at first I thought it was those transfer kiddie tattoos.....but it wasn't hehehehhe)

Overall this is very good value for money, and I definitely need to try other bath bombs, especially as they have seasonal ones out now.!.

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

MaxFactor Glossfinity - 140 - Colbat Blue

 You may or may not remember me saying I wanted a nice blue nail polish. (Which I did end up getting but a girl can't ever have too many nail polishes right!?)

 Anyway I recently got the Max Factor Glossfinity - 104 - Colbat Blue, which is a lovely bright dark blue (if that makes sense?)

This particular colour came in the Max Factor Beauty Box which you got when you spent more than £15 (definitely worth it in my opinion as you get a lipgloss, nail polish and mascara.!.) All of which I will talk about eventually.

 

This retails for £5.99 (which for 11ml is alright considering it's payoff). You only need two coats for full coverage and full colour pay-off. It also dries quickly so great for me who always ends up doing my nails on public transport (sorry.!.!.)

Its name Glossfinity does it justice as it really does shine (when dry of course) and it really does last a long time. Not sure about 7 days as my bad nail habits are coming back but it definitely lasts more than 4 days.!.!.!.

I would absolutely recommend this to you and I plan on getting more.!.

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

 

Rituals - Ginko's Secret - Ginseng & Ginko Biloba - Handbalm

During the winter, much like many other people I am always in search for the perfect hand cream, and here is one I am thoroughly enjoying.

First and foremost the state of my hands. Naturally during the winter my hand becomes dry, however the state of my hands are unbelievable. I get dry flaky patches on my hands and if its really bad my hands will crack, get cuts all up on its own and then it looks as if its aged 10 years or so which for me is just terrifying.!.!.!
So particularly in winter I can immediately tell if a hand cream is good and if it will work for me.

I have tried many different hand-creams ranging from different price ranges and brands but amongst those, believe it or not I have yet to try any of Rituals' products.!. I know.!. The shame. But alas thanks to the Company Beauty Week Goodie Bag I can now try one.

So here I present Ginko's Secret - Ginseng and Ginko Biloba - Handbalm. It says on their website:

"This luxurious hand balsam was specially developed to soothe and calm dry hands
Leaves your hands feeling soft, Enriched with Ginseng, the symbol

of immortality, and Ginkgo Biloba, which in Japan represents life and strength"

Not sure about it's symbolism but I must absolutely agree with this as my hands feel very soft and having had several flaky patches on my hands before using it, after a couple of days it had disappeared and my hands have yet to crack.

At first glance it appears to be like any normal hand cream I'm used to so I was expecting my hands to have absorbed it quickly and to be dry in an instant. But Nope. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was quite thick in consistency, and that my hands felt as if they had a protective layer over them so perfect for this chilly weather. It does take a couple of minutes to soak in but it's not as if I was left with super greasy hands.

Another brilliant thing about this is the smell.!.  My gosh. As soon as I apply it this beautiful refreshing scent of cucumber and a hint of flowers (though I'm not exactly the best at giving descriptions). It isn't an overpowering scent but for those that may not like scented or perfumed creams, this porbably isn't the best cream for you.
I'm not sure if this an inteded side effect but I also feel that my nails have been strengthened so I guess its beneficial for my hands overall?!
  

You can get 75ml for £10 from:
John Lewis , Rituals or any other places with a Rituals Counter.

L.F.A. Xx