Ooops! I went shopping!

Well pay day has arrived - why does the month always feel so long?! I've had to budget this month as I'm saving all my holiday money for Dubai so I have a spending limit! Yesterday, I went to the Parkgate Centre at Rotherham with my boyfriend's mum because I had never been before. One word - impressed! There was a brilliant range of shops and it also helped that the sales were on.

Real Techniques Blush Brush from Boots £9.99

Vest tops from Topshop 2 for £10/£6 each individually

River Island/Topshop £1.50 each

Barry M Pink Silver Glitter and Blueberry Ice Cream from Superdrug £2.99 each

L-R oval and coil ring both from Miss Selfridge £1 each and cross ring from River Island £2.50

Plum Maxi Skirt from New Look £14.99

When I got back to my boyfriend's house, I tried it on to show him and his comment was "it's too see-through and it's too poofy!"... budding Karl Lagerfeld in the making ha! It is a size 10, and I do agree with him, it is 'poofy' around the waist. But because I love it that much, I'm going to swap it for a size 8.

Now these are the bargains...

Let me amaze you. These beautiful floral patterned, cork wedge shoes cost me £3. Three. Pound. I am still in shock ha! We popped to Matalan and just by chance wandered over to the footwear section. I spotted these beauties and noticed they were down from £20 to £3. I couldn't say no. They are so comfy - it feels like I'm walking on air!

Black and tan sandals from Matalan £2 (in the sale)

With my student discount, I got both of these shoes together for £4.50. Flabbergasted. I love Matalan.

On pay day, I went into town after work and got a couple of bits that were on my July Wishlist.

Real Techniques Core Collection from Boots £21.99

Traditional Skin Care Glycerin and Rosewater from Boots £2.32

Jersey peplum from Topshop £18

So this is my start of the month haul! I really love everything that I have bought - I love savvy shopping! I'm thinking of doing a July Favourites post, would you be interested?

Have a nice week!

Love, Juliette xo

Beauty Tag!

SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily? Twice
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo) Oily/combination
-What is your current facial wash? Clinique Facial Soap Mild 
-Do you exfoliate? Yes 
-What brand do you use? St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish Fighting
-What moisturiser do you use? Nivea Soft Moisturiser
-Do you have freckles? No
-Do you use eye cream? Yes, the Balance Me Under Eye Cream
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin? No
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? No
MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use? MAC Studio Fix Fluid NW25
-How about concealer? Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection
-Do you know your undertone colour? Nope
-What do you think of fake eyelashes? I love them for a night out!
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? Yes, but I just throw them away when I think they're past it
-What brand of mascara do you use? No7
-Sephora or MAC? MAC, as we don't have a Sephora here
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card? No
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application? Brushes 
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? No, but I really need to invest in one 
-For the face? No, been contemplating it though
-What is your favourite eyeshadow? Club from MAC
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? Depends, I'm into liquid at the minute
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? Not very often
-What do you think of pigment eye shadows? Too much fallout!
-Do you use mineral makeup? Sometimes
-What is your favourite lipstick? Estee Lauder's Crystal Baby 
-How about lip gloss? Don't really wear them
-What is your favourite blush to use? Posey creme blush by MAC
-Do you buy your makeup on eBay? No
-Do you like drugstore makeup? Yes
-Do you go to CCO's? No
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? Yes
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? Not really 
-Name a makeup crime that you hate? Orange cheeks
-Do you like colourful shades of makeup or neutral ones? Neutral browns/depends on the occasion or mood
-Which celebrity always has great make up? Whitney Port and Kim Kardashian
-If you could leave the house using just one make up item,what would you use? A good coverage foundation or tinted moisturiser
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on? Yes
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on? No

-In your opinion, what is the best makeup line? MAC or Estee Lauder

-What do you think of makeup? It allows you to be who you want to be, enhances your beauty and helps you out too - boosts confidence!

Love, Juliette xo

E.l.f haul!

Last week, Elf had a huge 'half-price off everything sale' so me and my friend Freya took full advantage of this opportunity and got fully stocked up! Everything that I have bought, I have included the original price so it is useful for you all. Here's what I got...

GOODIES!!

Blush Brush £3.75

Mineral Bamboo Blending Eye Brush £5.50

Studio Cream Blush in Flirt £6.50

Nail Polish in Mango Madness £2.50

(excuse my minging nails, they are pre-mani!)

Single Eyeshadow in Saddle £3.75

Studio Matte Lip Colour in Coral £3.75

Mineral Lipstick in Runway Pink £5.00

Mineral Lipstick in Barely Bitten £5.00

So there we have all of my purchases which I am very excited to try out and test! I did spend quite a lot, if you think about it full price, but whilst it was half price, who could say no?

Love, Juliette xo

A little haul of everything!

I have been  purchasing a lot of beauty goodies recently - all at a fair price must I say! My Avon order came and today I went into town with my dear friend Freya, and we put the world to rights whilst on a hunt for new lipsticks! I bought some other bits and bobs too - candles and a bracelet, but all of the make-up is where it's at!

After seeing Sleek's Rose Gold blusher on Beauty and le Chic's Instagram, I just new I had to snatch it up. Luckily for me it was the last one. I love the gold shimmer undertone - I've swatched it and it is such a pretty blush. Perfect for glowy, summer cheeks.

When I read the review for this lipstick on Laura's blog, again, I couldn't wait to get down to my nearest Boots to buy Barry M's Sunset (151). She compared it to MAC's Vegas Volt, and at the minute, I'm on a high-street only spend due to insufficient funds until payday! I tried this on earlier and I am in love! Could possibly be a new favourite - wearing it to work tomorrow!

I've seen these dotted over Instagram and several blogs, and it has caused me to see what all the commotion is about. I bought it in the shade 'Lovesick' and it is a deep, fuchsia pink. It is a lip stain and I thought that it may be very drying on the lips, but my lips still feel full of moisture and so far haven't started to dry out.

Another lip product! This was an unintentional purchase as I was only going to buy the above two, but for £1.99, I couldn't really resist. The shade is 'Pink Mallow' and is quite similar to MAC's Lovelorn which is one of my faves. However, this really needs building up to get the desired look.

I have really weak nails, that peel and snap and it is so annoying! So I thought I would try all of the cheap nail strengtheners to start with and then buy OPI's Nail Envy if needs be. I'm going to use this without nail polish on top to give it the best possible attempt. 

This was the contents of my Avon order: Planet Spa Hydrating Mask, Peeling and Brittleness Solver, lipstick in Pout, and 24k Gold Lipgloss in Gold. Pout lipstick is one of my favourites so this is a repeat purchase - a gorgeous, pinky nude shade that is a perfect everyday colour. The lipgloss was a freebie and to be honest, looking at the tube, I wasn't that thrilled - the colour. But you can't 'judge a book by it's cover' and well, my opinion has changed. It isn't as gold as it looks in the tube when on the lips and looks gorgeous over Pout, in the centre of the lips. 


So this was a little random haul of recent beauty buys that I'm so excited to trial throughout the upcoming weeks! Which is your favourite?


Hopefully, my E.l.f order will come soon (hmph hurry!!), so expect another haul post!


Love, Juliette xo

July Wishlist!

1. Essie - Lapiz of Luxury, 2. Dubai!, 3. ASOS Abacus Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots, 4. Real Techniques Core Collection, 5. Studio Cream Blush in Flirt, 6. Topshop - Peplum, 7. Essie - Tart Deco, 8. Dolly Bow Bow -Freya White Knuckle Ring, 9. Topshop - Neon Rose Blush, 10. I want my bedroom re-decorating!


1. Just a beautiful colour that I need in my life!
2. I went to Dubai in March this year with my boyfriend and his parents, as they have friends who live out there. We had many problems with Qatar Airways on the way home (double-booked seats, 12 hour delay, lost luggage!!) and we claimed for compensation which resulted in a flight voucher and cash. So to make good use of our voucher, me and Connor are looking to go back for a week in October - it mainly being a relaxing holiday rather than all of the hectic, sightseeing that we did last time. SO EXCITED!
3. By the looks of it we aren't going to have a summer (typical Britain!) so I've already started thinking about items for the Winter. These boots look so comfy and would go with absolutely anything.
4. After buying the Stippling Brush, it has tempted me to buy more after hearing so many brilliant reviews about this collection of brushes.
5. Well since putting this image onto Paint (last night), I have bought this in E.l.f's half price sale! So it really shouldn't be on here anymore but hey ho...
6. I absolutely adore this top! I'm thinking about getting it in grey, white and the burgundy colour too... hmm decisions!
7. I'm in 'coral mode' recently, you can probably tell from the picture! Another polish I am dying to get my hands on!
8. I follow Dolly Bow Bow on blogger/twitter/YouTube and this ring is such a beautiful, cheaper alternative to the ever so expensive YSL one.
9. What can I say? I love corals.
10. My bedroom needs an update so I'm trying to coax my dad into buying me a dressing table, and I have come up with a plan that me and Connor are going to wallpaper my room. Hm. We shall see how that goes!


Unfortunately, I don't get paid until the end of July, so I will have to wait for these goodies :( But I think they are worth waiting for!


Have a lovely weekend,

Love, Juliette xo