Makeup Haul

 

I've expressed my love for free shipping many occasions and it is one of my weaknesses. If I see it I feel obliged to buy something just to not waste the opportunity. This happened a couple of weeks ago and since I was in the mood I also bought a couple of items from another website. Someone needs to take my debit card off me.

Farmers Haul

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It's the start of another week and once again I am still studying, it's like a never ending cycle. But fortunately my last exam, hopefully forever, is on Thursday so I'll be free! That basically means I'll be trying to find a job and other things to occupy my time.

 

A couple of weeks ago Farmers were having their sales which they have every Thursday and of course I couldn't resist.  What really drew me in was the 25% off Revlon Foundation as mine was running low and needed more. I of course got a few more things so it wouldn't feel lonely.

 

No Issue Jumper & Whistle Skirt

 

When I saw these particularly, the jumper I knew they had to be mine. The jumper isn't something I would usually go for but I couldn't resist the pink even if it is neon. It's nice and lightweight, the sleeves are in a knitted style so will be nice to wear on a cool night.  The skirt is a nice black skater style business type skirt if that's how you want to describe it and is very versatile.

 

 

Maybelline Colour Sensational, 625 Are You Red-dy 

You guys know that I have a problem when it comes to red lipsticks, I literally want all the shades there are. I probably shouldn't have bought this but oh well it's mine now.  This one is more of an actual red, not orangey or pinky, just a classic red. I justify the purchase as I don't have one of those, I'm obsessed with the whole pin-up look and this would be the perfect red for it.

 

Chi Chi Lip Liner in Fly Girl

I've always wanted a Chi Chi lip liner after watching Shaaanxo rave about them constantly.  I couldn't decide between nude or red so I went in between with a fleshy pink.  It really does go on smoothly and keeps my lipstick in place. I definitely need to get more.

 

Sunglasses

While we were there my Mum wanted to have a look at the sunglasses, the rest of my family got some new pairs so I wanted to get some myself.  I ended up getting two pairs as I just couldn't choose.  They both have a similar cat-eye shape, one is black and the other has a tortoise shell design.  To me the black looks more glamorous and the other more casual but I'll just wear them around anywhere.

 

Hope you all enjoyed this post! I got some other things from this shopping trip, they were repurchases and there will be a post on them on Wednesday.

Makeup Clearance Company Haul

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Last week while wandering aimlessly around the city I came across a Makeup Clearance store in the Downtown Westfield.  It was the first time I'd seen it there and needed to have a look.  I got the chance on Thursday which was a special day as my Student Allowance finally came so I was in the mood to spend.  So yeah I kinda went a bit crazy especially when it came to the lipsticks, I was good though in that I didn't even go near the O.P.I's.

 

 

 

From Left to Right:

 

Maybelline 985, Infra-Red

I nearly didn't buy this one. I already had the three lipsticks and the concealer but I just couldn't help myself.  I can't resist a gorgeous red, and I knew if I didn't get it I would regret it forever.  I basically bought it so I could emulate Taylor Swift.  The bullet looks very red but when applied it's more of an orangey red but is still a gorgeous colour.

 

Revlon Super Lustrous 485, Raspberry Freeze

As soon as I saw this colour I wanted to get it.  I already has a Super Lustrous lipstick which I have raved about numerous times on the blog such as here so I knew it was a good lipstick.  The name is also what got me, the same goes with nail polishes if it has a cool name I'm more likely to get it.  I just like the pairing of Raspberry and Freeze, I dunno I'm a bit of a word freak.  The colour is a demure purple I guess, all I know is that it is gorgeous.  It comes off a more pinkish purple but still purple if you get what I mean. I'll stop now.

 

Maybelline Colour Whisper 290, Strike a Rose

I've always wanted a light pink colour that was more like a gloss type thing and as soon as I swatched this I knew I had to have it.  As the name 'Colour Whisper' might suggest the colour is more like a tint/lip-gloss situation. I love it, it gives a nice pink gloss to my lips and my fear of having patchy lips is not needed as it's not that noticeable.

 

Rimmel Kate Moss 103

I was so excited when I saw they had these lipsticks. Unfortunately 107 was not there *sigh* but I did find this colour which caught my eye.  It's a pinky nude which I thought was gorgeous. I don't really have a nude so I got it of course, it will be nice to wear just on an everyday basis.

 

 

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal

As soon as I saw this I knew I had to get it.  I've heard Shannon from Shaaanxo rave about it and use in her video's so I knew I had to find some.  I got the lightest shade that was there, Natural, so hoped it would be ok.  So far I've used it once and it wasn't too dark, YUS! I've noticed it's more thicker and more yellow in colour compared to my Collection Cosmetics concealer but I really like it.  My Collection Cosmetics one is definitely more brighter so will maybe be better suited for the under eye area.

 

Hope you all enjoyed this post! I'm struggling with studying at the moment, there is just so much to study and the lecturer's have given no hints to what the questions are going to cover *sigh* lets hope my memory has improved.

Giveaway Items

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I've mentioned last week that I got a pretty little pink box in the mail which was the prize I won from Laura Loves Beauty Blog. There was a variety of stuff including a few treats to eat and it was like Christmas and my Birthday wrapped into one when I was opening it.

 

 

This was the sight that greeted me when I opened up the box. I have professed my love/addiction to chocolate numerous times so I was particularly excited when I saw the Crispello.

 

 

Laura also included a sweet little card and I just had to get a photo of this adorable sticker. I felt so bad when I opened the envelope.

 

The chocolate and the lollies were pretty much gone within the first day, no sweets are ever safe in the house :p  She also include a business card which I love and I really want my own.

Elf Liquid Eyeliner
I actually already own one of these but I've had it for awhile and is probably not as good as it was new.  It's a good thing I have this backup so I can practice my eyeliner skills which at the moment is zero so I really need it.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
I was excited to get this as I do not yet own a primer and wanted to see how it went.  This primer was mentioned on Nouvelle Daily about being a really good primer on a budget.  I agree with everything that was written, it literally gives my skin a silky feel and my foundation goes on a lot easier so when this runs out I definitely need to find me some more.

Linden Leaves Porcelain Brightening Serum
I've never really heard of brightening serum before so was interested in trying it and seeing how it worked out.  First of all it smells amazing, very floral and reminds of the day before calf club when we would all do our flower arrangements.  It's a weird thing to be reminded of but I loved calf club and doing the floral arrangements and the art were very fun.  Anyway the serum is very light weight and dries quickly, it doesn't leave my skin oily which is a big plus.  I haven't used it for that long so I'm excited to see how my skin will turn out.

Lime Crime in Babette
I think it's pretty clear that I have an obsession with these lipsticks, I currently now have four. Babette came in the 6th Anniversary Limited Edition Packaging which is cool to have.

The colour is gorgeous, it a pinkie nude which is actually something I've really wanted for a while so I am super excited to have it.

Hope you all enjoyed this post! Sorry there was no post on Monday, I had an essay due which was very stressful and am glad it's over.

Nails of the Day

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So yesterday while I was trying to work on my essay, I noticed my nails were a bit bare and dull so I decided it was a good time as any to paint them.  I wanted to do something I haven't done before colour combination wise which led me to what my nails look like now.

 

 

The purple is called Grape Times and is a 'Express Finish' by Maybelline New York.  I've had this colour for quite a while and I love the rich deep colour.  Like the title says it does dry quite fast and it pays to do a couple of coats to achieve the deep colour.  However it does chip easily after a couple of days so it pays to have a base and top coat on.

 

The shimmery metallic blue is a Turquoise Shatter polish by O.P.I.  I love the colour, this is the first time I've used it and wanted to see if it went well with the purple.  I think it looks amazing on the nails I got right.  Pays to do only one coat so it shatters while it dries, if you do more than one it's will just look like a thin messy cover over the base colour.

 

Hope you all enjoyed this post

            xoxo

Nail Polish Collection

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So as well as makeup and Art History my other big obsession is nail polish and I always love painting my nails a different colour depending on how I'm feeling.

 

I haven't really got a large number of them and a limited amount of colours but like with makeup I plan to expand by collection and get a range of colours.

 

 

As you can see most of them are O.P.I which I am obsessed with are the first brand I look at when wanting to get some new colours.

 

My two favourites are the two in the front; 'Big Apple Red' and 'Strawberry Margarita'.  These two are my favourites as they are both bright and fun colours and I especially love the intensity of the red.  I also love the names of the polishes and picked this pink especially because of the name.

 

I also love China Glaze's 'Eyes like Sapphires'; one because of the name and two is a nice deep blue and it also has what looks to be like glitter which makes it sparkle.

 

From other blogs I've heard some great things about Essie nail polish so I definitely want to include some colours in my collection.

 

Hope you enjoyed this post and if you have any other brands of nail polish that you swear by feel free to comment x.