Little Lush Haul

Hi Ladies. I've decided to do something new on my blog. Instead of saving up things I buy and doing one huge haul (which is time consuming for me to write and for you to read!) I thought I would just do small hauls more often of bits and bobs I pick up as and when I buy them. The first haul instalment (that has a nice ring to it...) is from Lush; one of my all time favourite shops. Their bath products are second to none and whilst considered to some a luxury, for me they have become a necessity! The first product is Honey I Washed The Kids soap. My all time favourite Lush scent and something I have repurchased many times. I've just finished by bottle of It's Raining Men shower gel (which has the same scent) and thought instead of buying it again I'd revert to my old ways. The ingredients are English Honey, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Beeswax and Bergamot Oil.The scent is incredible and lasts all day. If you haven't smelt it before I urge you to right away! The soap is £3.40 per 100g and I bought roughly 200g. The second product is Twilight bath bomb, another re-purchase. Lush bath bombs are my favourite of their products and this one smells and looks beautiful. The main scents in Twilight are Lavender Oil, Tonka Absolute, Benzoin Resinoid and Ylang Ylang Oil. It's an incredibly relaxing scent and perfect for having a soak in the bath after a long week. Twilight is £3.35. The final product is Dragon's Egg bath bomb. This is sitting as my room as I speak and it is doubling up as an air freshener- it's all I can smell! The main scents are Lemon Oil, Bergamot Oil, Jasmine Absolute and Popping Candy. It is the most wonderful, uplifting scent. It's not a bath bomb I've tried before so I can't wait to try it! Popping candy and confetti sounds most intriguing! Dragon's Egg is also £3.35. It sounds quite pricy for a bath bomb but they are so big that you could cut them in half and get two baths out of them. 

 

So there's my little Lush haul! I'm sure it won't be long until the next one!

 

Lots of love,

Paris Haul | City Pharma, Sephora, MAC, Rituals & Thomas Sabo

Hi Ladies, or should I say Bonjour? I have recently returned from my long weekend in Paris and thought I would share with you my purchases. I made a wishlist of things I had my eye on, which you can find here and I can safely say I bought everything I wanted and more! I'm not going to go into much detail about each products as reviews will be following shortly. I have been suffering with a bit of 'bloggers block' as of late; but I have got the bug again!!

The first thing products are from Rituals, which is a brand I had only really heard of because Fleur was raving about the Honey Touch Body Cream. Curiosity reached the better of me, so I dragged my Mum into the store at the airport to have a whiff. The lady who worked there was absolutely delightful and I think definitely sold the products! We immediately fell in love with the scent of the Honey Touch and also bought the Touch of Happiness Body Cream as there was a deal which was if you bought two Body Creams you got a free shower foam- we chose the Happy Buddha Shower Foam. Purchase 1 made and we weren't even out of the country!

Body Creams: £12.50 each

Shower Cream: usually £5.40

 

The second purchase was made in the Champs-Élysées MAC store. I hadn't intended on buying anything from MAC, but in the end I couldn't resist! I bought two new eyeshadow pans for my palette in the shades: Satellite Dreams and Satin Taupe.



Palette Refills: €13 each (£11)



Next is Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara. The Sephora on the Champs-Élysées is not only next door to MAC, but is absolutely huge! I didn't know where to start! I knew there was a chance of me spending a hell of a lot of money in there if I browsed too much, so I headed straight to what I went in there to get. I'll let you know how I get on with it!
Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara: €20.90 (£18)

I'll next move onto my bits from City Pharma. These are the things I was most excited to purchase. I knew I wanted to go to City Pharma, as I am well aware it is the best value pharmacy. It took us a while to find it (including a night of hoofing around Saint Germain, only to find we'd had literally only just missed the turning)! But we finally found it- and I fell in love...
I'll quickly whizz through what I got by brand:
I firstly purchased the two pack 500ml normal Bioderma Micellar Water  as no beauty blogger would go to Paris and return home without it. I also picked up a 250ml Bioderma Sebium Micellar Water which is formulated for oily skin. I then bought Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner on recommendation of Lisa Eldrige. I then repurchased a 30ml bottle of Caudalie Beauty Elixir and also from Caudalie, Zoe spoke about the Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask. I picked up another mask which is the Ducray Triple Action Mask. Another must for me was the Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm: a beauty blogger cult favourite, and I can now see why! I then bought the La Roche Possay Effaclar Duo Moisturiser which I have very high hopes for. And finally I got a La Roche Possay Thermal Spring Water Spray.
Bioderma Micellar Water 2x500ml pack: €15.50 (£9.50)
Bioderma Sebium Micellar Water 250ml: €5.95 (£5)
Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner: €11.30 (£9.70)
Caudalie Beauty Elixir: €7.99 (£6.88)
Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask: €19.90 (£17)
Ducray Triple Action Mask: €8.90 (£7.60)
Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm: €6.90 (£5.90)
La Roche Possay Effaclar Duo Moisturiser €9.40 (£8.10)
La Roche Possay Thermal Spring Water Spray €5.99 (£5)

I then bought a Thomas Sabo Eiffel Tower charm for my bracelet, so that I will always have a lovely memento from my amazing trip to Paris!
Thomas Sabo Eiffel Tower Charm: €24 (£20)

I hope you enjoyed this haul!
Eleanor
xox

Fashion & Beauty Haul | Topshop, New Look, Boots & More

Hi Ladies. I have been doing a spot of shopping recently. This shopping is a mixture of things I bought in Cambridge with my friend Lauren, and the rest is a few bits and bobs I picked up after work yesterday. Some products are things I needed to repurchase, and others are just a little treat!

Miss Selfridge LOVE Crop Top

£18

 

I saw this top online and really liked the look of it, and when I tried it on instore, I knew it would be perfect to wear with high waisted shorts to the one day festival (Fusion Birmingham) I am going to.

 

Topshop Heart Shirt

£38

 

This is a classic shirt. Whilst it was pretty pricy, I know I will get a lot of wear out of it, as it will never get old. Also I thought it would be great for my upcoming work experience at my local newspaper.

 

New Look Striped Bodycon Dress

£12.99

 

I've got a party on Friday, and I loved this dress. Its so simple but yet flattering. Its also very modest, as it is just above the knee. Being 5:11, dresses can sometimes look incredibly short on me!

 

Office Bow Pumps

£25

 

I have been in desperate need of new shoes, and I adore this pair. They are so pretty and will really spice up a plain outfit. I really love the big statement bow too.

 

New Look Floral Pumps

£9.99

 

These were a complete bargain, and I have already got a lot of use out of them. I love wearing them with a simple white dress. They are so pretty, and great quality for the money.

 

New Look Statement Necklace

£4.99

 

I bought this to go with my dress for the party, and I love the combination. Kayleigh has got me into statement necklaces, and I know this one will not be my last!

 

Accessorize Earrings (was a pack of two)

£8

 

These came as a pack with a pink pair in too. I knew I wouldn't wear both of them as they are too similar, but I have been wanting a blue pair of earrings like this for quite some time now. In the end, me and Lauren paid half each, and now we both have a pair!

 

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 05 Candy Shimmer

£17

 

These little beauties have been all over the blogosphere recently, and I have been lusting after them. I finally thought I would bite the bullet and buy one, and I can safely say, I have not been disappointed. Expect a review very soon!

 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation & Concealer, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, Bourjois Cream Blush in Healthy Glow

Foundation: £8.99, Powder: £3.99, Blush (offer) £6.99, Concealer: £5.49

 

These are just some bits I have been needing to repurchase. I was fast running out of foundation, concealer and powder, so I bought my favourites. I also bought a cream blush as they look really lovely.

 

Korres Plum Lip Butter

£7

 

I remember looking at these in one of my favourite shops Oliver Bonas, way before they were popular in the blogging world. I hadn't got round to buying one until now, but I'm so glad I did. They are really lovely and effortless to wear.

 

Topshop Lipstick in Macaroon

£8

 

This has been on my wishlist for a LONG time. I love Topshop lipsticks and this is a perfect summer colour. Next on my list is Infrared. The infamous bright orange!

 

St Moriz Self Spray Tan

£2.99

 

I bought this as a quick fix when I can't be bothered to fake tan (and that's a lot of the time). St Moriz is raved about a lot so I thought I would give it a go.

 

So there is my recent purchases. I have gone a bit crazy recently! I make myself feel better by saying its for the good of my blog!

 

Eleanor

xxx



HUGE Fashion & Beauty Haul!!

Hi Ladies. Over the past month, I have done quite a bit of shopping and subsequently, a bit of damage to my poor bank account. Never the less, I have lots of lovely things that I am really excited to share with you! This haul is a mixture of things I have bought online and over two trips to Guildford and three trips to London.

Beauty

 

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Cream Face Wash- £4.49 & Moisturiser- £4.99 | Express Beauty Green Clay Face Mask- £3 for two sachets | Caudalie Beauty Elixir- £11 | Michael Todd Blue Green Algae Toner- around £11- I bought it in dollars from America | Clarisonic Brush Head- £22

 

Essie Fiji- £7.99 | Topshop AWOL- £5 | Topshop Suffuse- £6

 

Tresseme 24 Hour Body Root Spray- £5.49 | Dior Miss Dior- £47 | Topshop Lipstick in Brighton Rock- £8 | MUA Pro Base- £2.50 | Benefit They're Real (small version)- £9.50

 

Fashion

 

Forever 21 Ombre Denim Shorts- £18

 

Topshop Slit Shoulder Top- £16

 

Topshop Cat Top- £16

 

Random

 

Eye Rock Eye Tattoo- £1 from Topshop, Mac Brush Cleaner- £9, Marc Jacobs Coke

 

Tall Purple Gloss Hunter Wellies- (Easter Present)

 

I'm not going to go into any detail on the products, as reviews are soon to follow!

 

Eleanor

xox

 



Birmingham Haul | MAC, Boots, Hollister & Forever 21

Hi Ladies. I'm currently flying high as a kite, as last night I saw One Direction in concert! Its no secret that I adore them and my friends and I have been waiting over a year to see them! They were absolutely amazing and put on such a good show. I just wish I could relive it over again. (There is a pun there if you are familiar with 1D songs! Haha). Anyway, fangirl over; before the concert, we went shopping in one of my favourite places: Birmingham Bullring. So on with the haul!

 

I love Real Techniques Brushes, and I have quite a few already. I have been wanting the Core Collection for over a year, but every time I went to buy it, I managed to talk myself out of it. But I saw a 3 for 2 offer on in Boots and I couldn't resist! It consists of a Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush and Buffing Brush. I am really excited to use the Buffing Brush as every blogger/ youtuber raves about it!

RRP: £21.99

 



This is my second Rimmel Apocalips (review soon) and I really wanted to try this shade. It is a dusty mauve colour that looks stunning on the lips. I also have Big Bang which is a bright in your face, pillar box red. The consistency of these is awesome and there is a really good colour range!
RRP: £5.99

This time last year, there was a massive amount of hype around the Maybelline Colour Tattoo Cream Eyeshadows. I still love them, and when I found out there was a new release, I had to have it! Now I have a teeny, tiny, completely controlled obsession with rose gold. I have my Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, shoes, nail varnish theres just something about it! I thought this colour would be perfect for me, and as a bonus, I got it free on a 3 for 2 offer!
RRP: £4.49

When I went to MAC in Selfridges I had my heart set on two things from the Archie's Girl collection: Betty Bright lipstick and Kiss & Don't Tell Lipglass. Unfortunately, Betty Bright was sold out, but I still purchased this. Reviews are to follow, but it is described as a Bright Coral, and looks lovely alone or paired with another lipstick.
RRP: £15

I bought MAC Costa Chic instead of Betty Bright, which is another lipstick I have been lusting after. It is a Frost finish, and described as a Frosty Light Coral. I adore coral lips, and this colour is simply beautiful, and I know I will get a lot of use out of it!
RRP: £14

 

For the past 5 months, I have been using my beloved Bath and Body Works Honey Autumn Apple Body Spray that I bought in Florida. It is nearly all gone so I decided to replace it with a Hollister spray. This one is really summery, incredibly sweet, and smells like pineapple!

RRP: Me and my friends paid £7 each on the 3 for £24 offer.

 



I must admit, I've never been a huge fan of Hollister, and never actually bought anything until yesterday. It is usually incredibly overpriced for what it is. I really like the monochrome, black and white trend at the moment, and I saw this T-Shirt in the sale, and I really liked it. I think it will look nice with a pair of denim shorts.
RRP: £12.90

I love scarves, and wear them all the time. This turquoise pashmina in Forever caught my eye and I know I will get a lot of wear out of it in the spring months. It is really soft and lovely quality for the money!
RRP: £7

 

Last but not least, I couldn't not buy a programme for 1D!

 

What have you bought recently?

Eleanor

xxx



Haul | Back To School & London

I don't know about any of my other readers, but on Wednesday, my alarm goes off at 7, and I start the school routine. I am quite excited, as I love school, but I sure am going to miss those lie-ins!

I have a collective haul of things I have bought for school, and some things I have bought in Kingston, London & Westfields Stratford.

 

BACK TO SCHOOL

 

 

This is my new school bag- a Ted Baker Shopper Bag. I love it! It is a metallic browny colour with baby pink detailing. It is very spacious, and I defiantly recommend them for school bags!

RRP: £35

 

 

My new pencil case is from Paperchase, and the inspiration for me buying it, was the birthday card I bought my friend Holly, it was also from Paperchase, and had the identical pattern. It is really compact, and fits all the necessities perfectly.

RRP: £3.50

 

 

Now come on, how cute are these? They are irresistible! They are also from Paperchase. They are really small, and all fit fine into my pencil case. My sister got the panda ones, but being a cat lover myself, these were the ones for me!

RRP: £2.50

 

 

Yet another Paperchase purchase, and this is for Food Technology. The folder has such a pretty pattern, and is a really good size. I cant wait to pull this out in class!

RRP: £3.50

 

 

This is only a tiny thing. I went to Candy Kittens on the Kings Road (a pop up store that Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing devised) being a huge fan of Jamie, because how can you not love him?! I had my heart set on going there! I got a few other bits which you will see in a minute- but I also got this really cute pen with the Candy Kittens Logo on!

RRP: £1

 

 

Another Candy Kittens purchase is my Candy Kitten Canvas Bag. As they were sold out of shopping bags, if you spent over £20 in store, you were able to get this for £2 instead of £5. For me, it was a no-brainer, as I now have a new PE bag!

RRP: Usually £5

 

 

I adore Slipper Shoes as you will find out soon, and my new school shoes are no exception. These ones are from New Look. Going to a school with a strict uniform code, I have never strayed far from normal dolly pumps, but I think these are so cute! They are really comfy, and I cant wait to start wearing them on Wednesday, as they are something a little different to your usual 'school shoes'.

RRP: £8 (sale)

 

CLOTHING

 

 

I bought my New Look Wooly Cardy a few weeks ago, and have worn it non stop. I find it goes with any outfit, and I shouldn't really need to wear it, as technically its still summer, but its really warm on those chillier days!

RRP: £17.99

 

 

 I bought these in the huge Jack Wills in Kingston. I was in desperate need of a new pair, as my old Jack Wills sweat pants have a hole in the knee, from when I fell over on my friends drive! These are so comfy, and I'm wearing them as I speak! I wear them ALL the time and these will defiantly see me into the winter months!

RRP: £29 (sale)

 

 

 These Primark Cheeky Shorts are another wintery buy. I love this print and think it is the ultimate Christmas print! I prefer to wear shorts in bed, so these are great for me! They are really reasonably priced too!

RRP: £3

 

 

I  got this H&M Red Skirt in Kingston and love it! I love wearing red, but I think sometimes, it can look a little over done. This is very fitted (which is what I like, as I wear stretchy skirts a lot of the time) and is really flattering on. I wear it high waisted, but you could also wear it on the hips, for a longer, more pencil skirt look.

RRP: £14.99

 

 

I have been on the hunt for a neutral blazer for ages now, and I came across two in Westfields. I decided on the one from Zara. It is a really unique texture and is so comfy on! It is amazing quality too. It is a classic staple item, and I will wear it in the years to come to all sorts of events!

RRP: £49.99

 

 

This is the last thing I got from Candy Kittens and it is the Whaa T-Shirt. I was torn between this one, and the Pardy T-shirt, but seeing as me and my Mum find it absolutely hilarious when Jamie, Francis and Proudlock use the term Whaa I knew I had to have this one!

RRP: £20

 

 

This is my second T-Shirt of the haul. After watching Notting Hill on TV on Tuesday for the hundredth time, it was decided that Notting Hill was to be the location of choice on Wednesday. Whilst browsing around lots of Boutiques I came across this T-Shirt, that I knew, had to be mine! Notting Hill being one of my favourite films, this is right up my street!

RRP: £15

 

 

I went to the Paralympics on Friday. (Ill do a post about my amazing experience). And before we went in, we spent the day shopping in Westfields! I got lots of goodies, but me and my family each got a T-Shirt from the Adidas Store. I chose this one, and wore it on the night. I am wearing it now, wishing I was there again!

RRP: £7.50

 

SHOES

 

 

Slipper Shoes are my favourite at the moment, and these Suede ones from New Look are no exception, and you can see from the picture, they are already well worn! I love them, and they are extremely comfy!

RRP: £17.99

 

BEAUTY

 

 

If you follow my blog regularly, you may have seen my Origins Wednesday Wishlist. In John Lewis, I bought a couple of things from the Origins Counter. I finally gave into the hype and bought the Super Spot Remover, and I can safely say, I have been nothing but impressed so far! Expect a review!

RRP: £13

 

 

With my current obsession being Origins, I also bought this from the counter. I was umming and erring about getting the full size of Modern Friction Exfoliatior, as £31 is a lot to fork out, but when I saw they had a 50ml size for a third of the price, I couldn't leave it! Expect a review of this too!

RRP: £12

 

 

I also got another MAC Eyeshadow for my Pro Palette. I wanted a really natural colour for school, and went for the shade Ricepaper. It is a Peachy Gold with Shimmer and seeing as I love wearing gold eyeshadow I thought it would be perfect! I will do a full review soon.

RRP: £10

 

ACCESSORISES

 

 

I used one of my friend clips like this, and really liked them. Primark do really reasonably priced hair accessorises so I got some from there!

RRP: £1

 

 

I have had my eye on these tights, but never got round to buying them. They were in Primark for £1! Such a bargain! I will wear them with a plain skirt, (maybe my red one....) and I think they really jazz up an outfit!

RRP: £1 (sale)

 

Phew-ey that was a long post! I hope you enjoyed!

 

Eleanor

♥