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

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All I Want For Christmas... (Beauty)

So Christmas is officially upon us, and I have put together a Christmas Wishlist. These are all things I have had my eye on for a while and would love to find them under the tree! The first product is NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Kalahari. I've read countless reviews of Isolde Duo, but I think the undertones will be to orange for me. But this one looks perfect for me! Also from NARS is Super Orgasm Lipgloss. This colour will compliment Kalahari perfectly, and is a lovely simple colour to wear. Number 3 on my list is Lush With Love From Santa gift box. I love all the scents in this box and it is a lovely Christmas present to receive. I have wanted MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow for ages. I am really intrigued to create some Christmas eye makeup looks with it. It is such a beautiful, festive colour. I have a few of them, but I really want to try the Real Techniques Core Collection mainly because of the Buffing Brush that is included, as every beauty blogger/ vlogger raves about it! My Mum has a few Laura Mercier Creme Brulee products, and they smell simply devine. I don't own any really luxurious bath and body products, and these just smell so gorgeous! You can buy them separately, but this Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Trio is available online at Laura Mercier, and in John Lewis. Lastly is Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel Fine Body Mist. I adore my Honey Autumn Apple Body Mist from B&BW, but they are not easy to get hold of in the UK. Luckily I found an online store here where you can purchase brands like B&BW, EOS, NYX and Victoria's Secret!

 

 

This is another something I wanted to add on, its the MAC Guilty Passions: 4 Lavish Rose Lip Gloss set. They all look like such beautiful colours and easy to wear, and its quite a bargain at £25.50 for 4 MAC Lipglasses!

 

Whats on your Christmas List?

 

♥

November Favourites!

 

Sorry this post is a tad late, but here I have my November Favourites! I'm sure, after seeing by recent posts, you know that, without a doubt, December is my favourite month of all. I'm so happy its here again, and plan to enjoy every second I can of it! So, without further ado, here are the products I have been loving during November...

 

Bath and Body Works Honey Autumn Apple Fine Body Mist

 

I bought this in Florida on my birthday; and since then, I have used it every day! I spray it in the morning, and carry it in my bag to re-apply throughout the day. It has a lovely sweet scent that is really capturing and I often get asked 'ooh, you smell nice, what are you wearing?' Unfortunately, I have to tell them it is very hard to access in the UK. It lasts for ages on my skin, and has been my go-to scent throughout the fall/ autumn season.

 

Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes Shampoo & Conditioner

 

I have reviewed these two products fully here. But I really love the way these two products make my ombre hair look after using them. The other day my best friend Alex told me that my ends looked like they had been re-bleached; when actually, I had just used these the night before. The purple tones knock out canary tones in the hair, making it look more blonde.

 

Origins Balanced Diet Moisturiser

 

A while ago, I had an Orgins skin consoltation in Peter Jones on the Kings Road. The lovely lady gave me a list of products that would suit my skin, and this moisturiser was one of them. I have oily skin, and whilst this moisturiser is incredibly light and thin, it is very nourishing. Meaning it combats oil and dry patches. My only gripe is I dont like the packaging and how you have to pour it out to get the product, but apart from that; I love it!

 

MAC Naked Lunch Eyeshadow

 

This eyeshadow and Smolder Eye Kohl have been my go-to eyeshadow combo for the past few weeks. I love this shimmery pink champagne colour, it looks simply stunning all over the lids and is so easy to pull off. It looks really natural on the lids, and doesnt crease at all throughout the day.

 

MAC Buff Powder Blush

 

I recieved this as a gift for my birthday, and have used it everyday. I even gave my beloved Rimmel Blush to my Mum as I felt I wasnt using it enough! (And she was always stealing it...) It gives the perfect flush of the colour and has a really lovely soft, velevety, pigmented texture. MAC describe it as a 'soft muted pinkish-peach'.

 

Bath and Body Works Forever Red Fragrence

 

I've been wearing this fragrence on top of my B&BW Body Mist, and they compliment each other perfectly. This is a very strong sweet scent, that is very season appropriate, and like the body mist, stays on all day!

 

Real Techniques Blush Brush

 

Theres not really a lot for me to say about this, but it is the best brush I have ever used to apply my blusher. You get the perfect amount on the tapered brush, and it is soooo soft! I absolutely love Real Techniques brushes, they are such amazing products for the price!

 

MAC Smolder Eye Kohl

 

Like I said above, I have been using this with Naked Lunch Eyeshadow. This is the creamiest eyeliner I have ever used, and you can create such an effortless look with it! The only bad thing is, because it is so creamy, it tends to transfer slightly onto my crease, but its fixable!

 

Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch

 

Although this is not a beauty product, I have worn it every single day since I received it for my birthday. I am still as smitten with it as I was the first day, and it is my absolute favourite piece of jewellery I own! It is such a beautifully crafted item, and is such fine quality! I defiantly recommend Michael Kors if your in the market for a new watch!

 

What are your November Favourites?

 

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America Wishlist!

 

Michel Kors Rose Gold Watch

EOS Lipbalm

Laura Mercier Creme Brule Collection

Maybelline Baby Lips

OPI 007 Collection

Real Techniques Brushes

Revlon Berry Haute Lipstick (unavailable in the UK)

 

 

 

 

Makeup Forever HD Foundation

or

Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation

Yves Saint Laurent Shocking Mascara

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Gold

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Yogurt

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in French Fries

 

BATH AND BODY WORKS

 

Cinnamon Sugared Donut Candle

Frosted Cupcake Candle (2 for $20?)

PocketBacs

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Scrub

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin  Fine Mist

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Shower Gel

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Triple Moisture Body Lotion (Buy 3 get 3 free?)

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Lipgloss ( 2 for $8?)

 

FOREVER 21

 

 

 

Beauty and the Beast Pullover

Monsters Inc Pullover

Pleated Chiffon Skirt

Oversized Ditsy Key Tee

Beauty Essential Coated Lace Trim Top

 

M.A.C

 

217 Blending Brush

Brush Cleanser

Cranberry Eyeshadow Refill

Mulch Eyeshadow Refill

Patina Eyeshadow Refill

Sketch Eyeshadow Refill

Fix+

Day Gleam Pressed Pigment

Show Me Dazzle Glass

Sunny Seoul Lipstick

Rebel Lipstick

(Soft N Gentle MSF should also be on there, but I forgot it!)

 

So there it is! (A lot) of things I have my eye on for when I go to Florida and Miami! Everything ends up being cheaper out there with the currency rate as it is, so I will be taking full advantage of it!

 

Eleanor

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Wednesday Wishlist #7

After scouring online clothing stores, and nothing particulaly standing out, I decided to do a Wednesdy Wishlist consisting of beauty products.

1. Vera Wang Princess Perfume- This week marked the fact that my two alternating perfumes ran out. Therefore, I am in the market for a new one. My Mum has had this perfume before, and I just love it! Its so sweet and fruity and totally up my street!

RRP: £34

2. Collection Cream Puff in Cotton Candy- I remember when these were first released, and I never really batted an eyelid at them. But whilst browsing in my local Superdrug yesterday, I tried this one on, and really liked the way it looked. I loved the colour, the finish and the quality is really good too. I kind of regret not buying it as soon as I saw it, but I'm certain there will be other oppertunities!

RRP: £2.99

3. Real Techniques Core Collection- I currently use the Real Techniques Stippling Brush and love it. I have had my eye on these for a while and know I will have a use for each brush. I also want the Blush Brush. They are all superb quality and long lasting; providing you take care of them.

RRP: £21.99

4. Yves Saint Laurent Shocking Mascara- I just uploaded a video onto my youtube account, and used the YSL Shocking Mascara on it. Within an hour of it being live, I had a compliment on how long my lashes looked. You can find the video here. I love the consistency of it, and how it makes my lashes look. There will be a review coming shortly!

RRP: £24

Eleanor

xox

Review: Real Techniques Stippling Brush

For an Easter present, my best friend Alex brought me the Real Techniques Stippling Brush. (And one for herself). How lovely of her!

I've used the brush about 3 times now, enough to give it a full review!

So here's a picture of the brush:

Not that it would distract me from the product, but the packaging is nothing special, but your not going to be keeping it in the packaging are you?

They were created by Samantha Chapman from pixiewoo and are meant to be 'the perfect brush.' This is basically an all rounder brush. It can be used for liquid foundation, cream foundation, powder foundation, powder blusher and cream blusher. It is incredibly versatile and is a staple brush every makeup junkie should have in their collection!

You can see from the back, the description.

You can see the shape of the brush.

It is honestly the softest, most luxurious brush I have EVER used! It is so easy to use, and makes your foundation look absolutely flawless, I couldn't believe the result!

This particular brush is £11.99 and is available from Boots and the Real Techniques Website.

Have you tried any of the brushes? What are your thoughts?

E

xox

My Week in Photos #6

The new wallpaper my my Mum put up

And again

Yummy Chinese!

Tommy relaxing!

Bobby joining me to watch Made in Chelsea

The pizza at Pizza Hut me and my sister shared

Went to watch Titanic 3D- why did I put myself through it? Ive seen it hundreds of times, but I don't think I have ever cried as much!

Picked up a few bits from town

Loving my bargain bracelet from Topshop that I've had my eye on for a while-£2 in the sale!

My wonderful best friend got me the Real Techniques Stippling Brush as an Easter present- review shortly.

Hope you had a lovely week!

E

xox





Every Little Helps!

Being a beauty obsessive, leads me to browsing a lot of websites, looking for new products and great deals.

Whilst looking on websites, I found that many brands do gift sets, which is an amazing way to save money, as well as find fabulous presents for people!

So whilst looking at them, I've made a list of some gift sets, which I defiantly am going to be purchasing!

1.

Benefit POREfessionally Pretty Kit

I've had my eye on Benefit's the POREfessional for a while now, and this set has been around for a bit, but I still haven't got round to buying it! It comes with a full size the POREfessional (an oil, and pore controlling primer) and two generous samples of Girl Meets Pearl and Erase Paste. All for the same price as just the POREfessional!

Kit: £23.50

POREfessional- £23.50

Girl Meets Pearl- £24.50

Erase Paste- £19.50

£67.50

Saving: £44

2.

NARS Wicked Attraction Set

I've never tried NARS products, and this gift set is the perfect way to try them! It comes with a duo containing Orgasm Blush and Laguna Bronzer. A generous sample size of the Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (which I was going to buy on its own before I found this set)! and the Larger Than Life Lipgloss in Springbreak. And there is a full sized eyeshadow in Fathom.

Kit: £35

Orgasm Blush- £20.50

Laguna Bronzer- £24

Fathom Eyeshadow- £16.50

Smudge Proof Eye Base- £18

Larger Than Life Lipgloss in Springbreak- £19

£98

Saving: £63

3.

Models Own Nail Polish Box Sets

Models Own have 9 box sets, containing 6 nail polishes. I am absolutely in love with them all, but my favourite, (and the one I will be buying first) is the Beetlejuice Collection.

You have probably heard lots about the Beetlejuice, but they are duo crome nail polishes- perfect for spring and summer.

L-R: Indian Ocean, Copper Pot, Tropical Sun, Aqua Violet, Pinky Brown & 3 in 1 Base Coat + Top Coat and Gloss.

The other sets you can get are:

'Hed Kandi', 'Kaleidoscope', 'Tropical Collection', 'Champagne Collection', 'Neon Brights', ('Beetlejuice Collection'), 'Glitter Collection', 'Ice Cream Sundae' & 'Smash Up'.

Kit: £20

All Nail Polishes- £5 each

£30

Saving: £10

4.

Deborah Lippmann Get This Party Started Set

Again, Deborah Lippmann Nail Polishes are never something I've tried before, but this set is a great chance to do so. It has full sized bottles of 3 of the most popular glitter polishes.

L-R: Happy Birthday, Candy Shop & Forget You.

I think its so cute that all the polishes are named after songs!

Kit: £28

All Nail Polishes- £16 each

£48

Saving: £20

5.

Real Techniques Core Collection 1403

This set contains detailer brush, pointed foundation brush, buffing brush and contour brush.

I do have my eye on the Stippling Brush too!

On the Boots website, I cant find all the brushes, but the face ones are about £11.99.

Kit: £21.99

What do you think? I will defiantly be buying some of these? Will you? Or have you already got some of them?

E

xox