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Arrgghh, don’t let my Mum see this! Haha!
So I did a tadddd of shopping the other day and just accidentally seemed to buy make-up! I’m so bad.
So, went to MAC in London’s Soho a few weeks back and bought
 
Paintpot in Bare Study
& Woodwinked eye shadow!
I’ve never buy more than two items at MAC, ever, as I always feel so naughty and guilty doing it, as although everything is just beautiful, I’m only a student and just can’t afford it in the first place!  But my collection is slowly growing and I adore every item that I’ve got there.  I decided to get Bare Study PP as I LOVE shimmery gold eyeshadows, one of my favourite eyeshadows being MAC’s Nylon, and as that's running out I decided on this!  So far I’ve only used it with UDPP underneath so I’m not sure at its staying power and its ability to non crease yet, but we will see. Woodwinked is just beautiful, I can’t find any faults in MAC’s eye shadows.
So then, last weekend I went shopping for some black cardboard for my project and for some milk and bread, and came back with lots of make-up and feta cheese! Ugh, help me someone!  I blame this on the ‘Boots Clearance’ in my local retail park.
Boots clearance is actually, uh-mazing.  They have so much stuff for so little money.  For example, I bought 10packs of colour camera film for £3! (Would have been £10 in a normal Boots).  Basically, all discontinued products go to Boots Clearance stores and get sold for little dosh.  This doesn’t mean the products are out of their sell by date, it just means they need to get rid of it as the packaging is being re-vamped or its being replaced etc.  Obviously I had a look around the make-up session and ended up getting this-

Botanics eye shadows in 48 Blazing Star, 125 Milk Thistle, 70 Angelica and magnetic compact.
Botanics blush in 25 Nutmeg
Botanics ‘Quench your thirst foundation’ in 10 Almond
No7 Nail base colour in 10 Nougat.
Firstly, how cute are these eye shadows! You choose your colours individually and then pop three of them into the magnetic compact case, which has a mirror as well…


I haven't tried the blush yet, but will do soon!
Also, the Botanics foundation is pretty impressive, its SPF12 and its actually the palest colour I've ever seen on the high street, and I thought the one I was using now was the palest (L'Oreal infallible perfecting foundation 015 Porcelain).  The jar is pretty annoying to use as its just a stick attached to the lid, but I'm pretty positive i could screw one of MAC’s foundation pumps onto it.
You know what, I have NEVER seen Botanics make-up in a Boots store before, no wonder its all being discontinued! All of this came to like £7, which is an absolute bargain, the only let down being that once its gone I won’t be able to purchase again.
Has anyone been to a Boots Clearance before?
Also, I have 50 followers!! Wahhayyy!! I will be doing a free give-away later this week to celebrate so stay tuned!! XX

I have gained way too many new shoes over the past few months, but I adore them all so its okay, right? Haha!  I thought I’d do a little shoe post because I’m addicted.

River Island – Blue Suede Block Heel Platforms £20 down from £60

Ahh I’m in love with these little beauties!  They are surprisingly comfortable as they have a cushioned sole, and because they are chunky heels they are easy to walk in.  I love the colour and the cute little buckle details and the fact that they are sling-back peep-toes.  My perfect type of quirky heels, and such a bargain at £20, I couldn’t believe it when I found my size – it must have been a sign, right!

KINO – Black Boot Fur Wedges £35

I’ve been after a cute pair of furry boot wedges for a while now after one of my sisters friends showed me hers, but the ones I wanted in New Look were unfortunately sold out, so I went on a mad dash around Lakeside to find a similar pair and I happened upon these, which are perfect!  I wore these out on my adventures on New Years Eve and they were surprisingly comfortable considering I was walking around London all night.  You can fold the fur bits up so its a boot, or wear them down for an adorable furry twist.  I love them!  I wore them with black tights (slimming!) and a little black casual dress.

Primark – Tan Fringed Boots – Present!

My sister bought me these little babies for Christmas and I adore them.  Very cute and very ‘me’.  I wear them with acid wash leggings or tights and I feel like a little pixie in them.  I love the fringe details and the studding, but I’m prepared for these to fall apart pretty soon, I’ll try and keep them in good condition though.

New Look – Ballet Pumps, black and pink around £10 each

There came a time a while ago when I realised I had no comfy flats to wear, so a trip to New Look was in order.  I adore New Look’s shoes, I think they are fab quality and at great prices, and they have such a big selection to choose from!  I decided to get a pair of black and a pair of nude colour ballet type shoes which will be easy to slip on, will go with almost everything, and are small enough to carry in a handbag when my heels get too painful on nights out.  Love these.

EBay – Moccasins £15

I have an unhealthy obsession with moccasins and when I saw these on EBay, I had to get them!  Unfortunately, they are SO painful around my toes that I can’t wear them for too long, so disappointing because they are beautiful.  I just either need to get used to it, stretch them out or deal with the pain.  I’ll keep trying though.  If anyone has any tips then let me know!

What are your favourite pairs from the bunch?  Have you got any cute shoes recently?

XXX

A short but sweet post!  I don’t go shopping often but I’ve been a few times over the past few weeks, naughty!  Anyway, I’m a rubbish sale shopper so when I see a bargain I snap it up sharpish.  Here are a few things that I’ve picked up in the Christmas sales!

The Body Shop

Spiced Vanilla Body Scrub – Never tried this before but its a cream exfoliator and the scent isn’t too overpowering, so it’ll be good for my dry, sensitive skin.  £6 down from £12.50

Cranberry Shimmer Lotion I LOVE THE CRANBERRY RANGE.  I’ve worked at TBS as a sales consultant for over four years now, and every Christmas they bring this range out and that's when it really feels festive.  Its a nostalgic scent for me, and its stunning.  I’ve been through a few of these shimmer lotions and stocked up until next winter! £3 down from £6

Cranberry Hand Lotion I already have about four of these, they are the perfect size to carry around in my bag and smell delicious, so I bought another few to last me! £1 down for £3

Cranberry Home Oil Fragrance My ultimate favourite home fragrance scent, gotta stock up on these (I’m such a hoarder, huh!  Its really terrible). £1 down from £3.50

Winter Trend Gold Glitter A gorgeous gold glitter that you can wear on your face, eyelids, hair and body, very festive and pretty for dressing up with. £3 down from £8

Brazil Nut Body Butter My favourite body butter, until it was disappointingly discontinued last year. ugh.  But I stocked up on these too, don’t you worry!  Smells amazing, very moisturizing. £6 down from £12

Brazil Nut Body Scrub Again, a creamy exfoliator, in my favourite TBS scent. £6 down from £12

GOSH

I haven’t been in Superdrug for ages, mainly because I can get the same things in Boots and use my advantage card, but I peeped in to have a look at the Sleek and GOSH range and saw this set!

I have no idea how much it was before, or if it was even in the sale, but it was such a bargain I had to get it.  £4.99

Includes Black Ink Velvet Touch Eyeliner (my staple kohl pencil), Lip Jam and a Green Eye Quad. I use the kohl eyeliner religiously, which is around £5 by itself, so I definitely saved here and got two more bits as well.  I love the colour of the lip jam and the green quad looks gorgeous, will try these out soon and let you know what I think.

Did you pick up any beauty products in the sales?  What's your favourite festive scent?

XX