Style: Shopping Splurge Friday ❤︎

I decided to pop to the shops on the way home from work today. I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, maybe a new top for my Cousin's Birthday Party tomorrow but I came across a few gems which I'm super-happy with!

First-up I checked out TK Maxx - I took ten items to the fitting room and fell in love with these two.

The one on the left is a lovely Midnight Blue colour and is by a Danish designer called "Philosophy Blues Original", the panel at the front is the gorgeous mesh and it looks really pretty on. You can dress it up or down. Here's the link, £20.

The other one is by an LA Designer, Dolan Left Coast (which is stocked by Anthropologie and Revolve Clothing). It's a blush pink colour and is perfect for Spring when you want lighter colours but still need the warmth of a longer sleeve. It sits really nicely on my frame and will look cute with skinny jeans and pumps. It's here, £24.99.

Last, but by no means least I spotted some perfect Black Leather Ankle Boots in Office.

I know what you're thinking - it's going to be Summer in a minute....but when you find the perfect pair of boots you just have to get them, you never know when you might stumble across them again. And I think these ones will still look lovely in the summer with a pretty dress - they're edgy so will help tone down the girly-factor. They were £75, and are made of leather. You can find them here.

So that's £120 of my £165 a month budget spent in a day. But I love all of them - it's soooo worth it.

I can't wait to wear them in Liverpool this weekend! ❤︎

Beauty | Spring Boots Haul!

It's been ages since I lost my mind in Boots and left with half the shop but that's exactly what happened last week!

After watching a couple of YouTube Beauty Bloggers I had quite a few products in the back of my mind that I wanted to try and then there was lots of deals on.....excuses, excuses!

Anyway, here are all the sordid details!

The first deal that grabbed me was the Maybelline 3-for-2.

I bought the Fit Me Concealer in Fair (£5.99) and the Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser (£7.99) which I've heard is an excellent dupe for the Benefit Porefection one. I got the Brow Drama in Blonde free (normally £4.99). This is also a dupe of the Benefit Speedbrow. It basically has a slight tint to it but it's main function is keeping those unruly brows in place, which it does exceptionally well. I'm a convert!

The Concealer is ok, but not as good as some other drugstore options and I've yet to give the Primer a good test.

Next up was a 3-for-2 on Soap & Glory Products.

I'm already in love with the Thick & Fast Mascara (£10) so picked up another one of those and then there was a couple of lip products I wanted to try.

I bought a lipstick for the first-time after hearing it was a perfect dupe for the MAC Lipstick in the shade Fanfare. This Soap & Glory one is called The Missing Pink (£9). So far, I really like it. It's hydrating and a really good colour - a sort of "your-lips-but-better" pink. I layer it with a slick of neutral lipgloss and it's really pretty.

Last but not least, the Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Bashful (I got it free but it's usually £8) is amazing! It's super-hydrating and easy to apply. And Bashful adds the perfect hint of pink to your lips. Great for every-day use.

The last make-up product I wanted to try was this Max Factor Cream Blush (£6.99) in the shade Soft Pink.

The real reason I bought it is kind of embarrassing.....

We've just had brand new CREAM carpets fitted at the house and I'm scared of ruining them with my make-up so I thought I would try a cream blush.....it's that or I just do what most girls do and apply my make-up in the bathroom!

I've tried it a couple of times and so far I'm a little bit under-whelmed. It's really handy for blush touch-ups on the go though so I'll keep using it for now.

After all that Make-Up my attention shifted to the Haircare aisle.

These Charles Worthington Salon at Home Volume and Bounce Texturising Spray's were two for £8 (normally £6.99 each). They're supposed to be a great dupe for the heartbreakingly expensive Oribe Texturising Spray.

It's so good! Not only does it volumize, it also has amazing hold. It will be absolutely perfect for creating beachy, undone waves in the Spring. But for now I'm loving it for some serious root lift - no more flat hair for this girl! #bighairdon'tcare

Finally, I picked up the L'Oreal EverPure Colour Care & Volume, Shampoo & Conditioner (2 for £9 but usually £6.20 each). I've used these before and really liked them. They're free of sulphates and leave your hair feeling really clean and fresh, as well as keeping your colour bright. I have highlighted hair and often find that some shampoo and conditioners can make my colour look really flat and yellowy. Not these ones, so whenever they're on offer I usually pick up a couple.

Do you guys ever go crazy in Boots/Superdrug? There's just too many tempting products for me.....! x

NB: This is not a sponsored post. Boots or any of the brands mentioned have no idea who I am. All products were bought with my own money.

Beauty | Boots Haul and M&S Gift Idea

It's 3-for-2 time at Boots again, we all know this is dangerous territory for me but I managed to reign in my feverish excitement and got just a few new products to try.

1. I need a new foundation for Autumn/Winter. I've been trying to re-purchase my beloved Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum for ages but my shade (53-Light Beige) is never in stock so I had a quick scout around the YouTube Beauty Bloggers and heard good things about Rimmel Match Perfection (£7.99) so though I would try it. I bought it in shade 103 - True Ivory.
2. I also wanted to try a liquid concealer. I have a couple of "highlighting" concealers for under my eyes etc. but not an everyday one for blemishes, red patches etc. I went with L'Oreal True Match in Vanilla (£6.99).
3. Whenever the 3-for-2 deal is on I always treat myself to a "lucky-dip" item. The way I see it you win some, you lose some when it comes to beauty purchases so if it's a "free" try I feel less bad if it doesn't work out (did I mention I have OCD when it comes to wasting money/food?!). I went for the Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain and Balm in the shade Twilight. It's a rich plum colour stain (kind of vampy?), and it adds a pop of interest. The dark/vamp lip is a key make-up trend for Autumn/Fall, and so far, I really like it. As long as you keep the rest of your make-up low key, it looks really cool.

I also got a couple of hair products. I've heard really good things about the New Dove Style + Care Range and I need a new Heat Protect Spray. It was a third off so I thought I would give this one a whirl. I mentioned I was using the Lee Stafford Argan Oil Miracle Heat Defence Spray in this post. Unfortunately I've had to abandon it, the oil formula is just too heavy for my fine hair - when I use it my hair will not hold a curl for love nor money.

Finally, I was out of Hairspray and the TRESemmé ones are 2 for £4 so I thought I would try them. I got the Ultra-fine formula, helmet-head is not the look I'm going for.

In other beauty deal news I popped into M&S and they were also having a 3-for-2 event.

To be completely honest, if I think of M&S brand beauty products I think of my Gran. You know, the classic Royal Jelly scent. But I have to eat my words thoughts, as they actually have some really lovely ranges in their beauty section. My favourite is La Maison de Senteurs. It's all really beautifully packaged and the Fleur d'Orangier scent smells lovely, and high-end (think Molton Brown Naran Ji).

When I showed Dan he thought I had been somewhere expensive for this little collection of goodies. Speaking of which the whole lot only cost me £10. (Each item was £5 and it was 2-for-3). I just think the hand wash and lotion would look lovely next to anyone's kitchen sink and who doesn't like a nice candle? These three items popped into a pretty gift bag will make a really sweet gift.

Do you guys like to experiment when the 3-for-2 deals are on? What will you be splurging on this time?!

Note: I have not been payed or perked for this post. Boots, Marks & Spencer and all the other brands mentioned have no idea who I am.