Tuesday 31 August 2010

Recent Haul - A bit of everything

I feel like I haven't really updated in a while with a proper post so here is what I have been buying recently:

Studded Jumper - Primark - £8
Tie-Dye Top - New Look - £16.99

Hoodie - Jack Wills - £49
Khaki Jumper - Charity Shop - £3

I'm planning to crop my khaki jumper soon and probably change the neckline a little

This is what the back of my Jack Wills jumper looks like

Albums (all from HMV):
Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane
Paramore - Brand New Eyes
Paramore - All We Know Is Falling
The Script- The Script
M.I.A. - Kala

There is a close up of the nail polishes later

Some new school shoes because school is starting again soon and we have to wear uniform at my Sixth Form :( - Tesco - £10
Necklace - Primark - £3

Gosh - Holographic - £5.00
Rimmel - Apricot Punch - £2.99
Star Gazer - 501 (I think) - £2.50

I finally decided to buy some fabric to do something with, I'm just not too sure what yet though :S
I also go some shoulder pads, a zip, some thread and 2 metres of elastic

Saturday 28 August 2010

Magazine Collection - My Vogue's

This is the first part of my Magazine Collection series of posts that I will be posting over the next week or two.

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)
October 1992 (when I was born)
November 1998
May 2008
June 2008
July 2008
August 2008

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)
September 2008
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
December 2008 (French Edition)
January 2009

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009 (haha you can see Brian's tail)
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)
January 2010 (Canadian Edition)
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010
May 2010

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
December 2009 (German Edition)

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)
May 2010 (Spanish Edition)
June 2010
July 2010
August 2010
September 2010

You may have noticed that I like picking up editions of Vogue and other magazines from different countries that I have visited, does anyone else do this?

Saturday 21 August 2010

Should It Stay or Should It Go?

I ordered a Topshop jumper the other night and it came yesterday. At first I wasn't too sure about it so I thought I would get your opinions. I found out about this jumper from Samantha when it was in one of her hauls, I really do just adore her style!


I have a little concern about the fact that the hem is not sewn. Me and my dad were thinking it will end up becoming ruined in the wash over time :S


haha look how wide it is :) I laid it out on my bad and it is nearly as long! Also please excuse the strange face haha :D

So what do you think? I think it is growing on me, and its really warm to wear so will be good to carry over for winter.

Friday 20 August 2010

Things I'm Loving From ... Just About Everywhere

I've been at home all day with ear-ache which has lead to quite a bit of internet browsing. This is the result of it:

Topshop Grey Burnout Crop Sweat - £25.00
New Look Panel Denim Leggings - £20.00

Wednesday 18 August 2010

MAC Venomous Villains Wishlist

When I get interested in a MAC collection I like to make these little wishlists. It is a good way for me to see clearly what I am interested in so I can have a good look into the products before they come out.

Innocence, Beware! Lipstick from Cruella De Vil

Oh So Fair Beauty Powder from Evil Queen

Vainglorious Eyeshadow from Evil Queen

I am just completely ignoring the packaging of these products, as I really dont like it at all, and focusing completely on the make-up. What have you seen so far that you like?

All pictures are from Temptalia

Tuesday 17 August 2010

Another Blog Sale :)

Yes, another blog sale. I am very slowly reducing my collection just to the things that I really use.

the rules are as always
  1. I am only accepting PayPal for payment
  2. What you see is what you get
  3. Leave a comment with your paypal address with what you would like
  4. First come first served
Postage is £1 + 30p for every additional item in the UK
Postage is £2 +50p for every additional item internationally

W7 Africa Bronzer - Used about 4 times - £1.00
Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in 002 Vanilla - About half left - £3.50
SOLD - Smashbox Photo Finish Primer - About 3/4 left - £5.00

SOLD -Sleek Sunset Palette - Haven't hit pan on any of the shadows - £2.50
W7 Perfect Eyes Shadow in Bronzed - Used about 3 times - £0.75
W7 Perfect Eyes Shadow in Golden Eye - Used about 3 times - £0.75
NOT FOR SALE - Barry M Glitter Liner

St. Moriz Glitz Fake Tan - Used Once - £1.00
Rimmel Sun Shimmer in Light Matte Instant Tan - Used Once - £1.50
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Self Tan Gel - Used about 3 times - £1.50
Soap & Glory Glow Job - Used once - £1.00


Monday 16 August 2010

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop #5

I have been really impressed with Topshop for quite a long time now :) Just, as per usual not the prices! This is what I have spotted recently that I like :)

Zip Back Tee - £32.00





A Little Preview ...

This is a little sneak peak at some posts you can expect to see over the next few weeks


I did a "magazine collection" post a year ago so decided to create an updated one. Keep your eye's peeled for more in-depth pictured!

Sunday 15 August 2010

A New Edition ...

This is some very exciting new ... for me at least

My friend Sophie very generously let me have her old Elle magazines and a few random Vogues, Dazed's and Pop's. If you have read this blog for quite a while you will know I adore magazines and have a little addiction to collecting them. This is why I am so excited to now having these. I am planning to do another Magazine collection post soon so anyone that is interested can see the cover pictures then :)

Friday 13 August 2010

Things I'm Loving From ... Republic #3

I don't know what has come over me ... I really really love Republic at the minute :)



Selling Some Clothes

If you are interested in grabbing a bargain then head over to www.gatherssequinsandstuds.wordpress.com which is where I will be selling some clothes that I don't wear any more.

I am aiming to add one new item everyday so at the minute there are only two things on there but keep checking in, you never know you may find something you like. I think I can probably sell some of my friends clothes on there too so there will hopefully be a variety of sizes soon :)

If you could, I would also love anyone that could re-blog this post or maybe tweet about it. I really do just need to reduce the amount in my wardrobe at the minute.

Wednesday 11 August 2010

Lincoln Haul

Me and the lovely Sophie (who is making a new blog to which I will link you too soon because she is AMAZING) went shopping on Thursday to Lincoln. I was so ridiculously excited! But the shops were such a fail and I only came home with one item of clothing :(

From Superdrug:
Batiste Nude Dry Shampoo
Barry M Lip Gloss in Coral
Sleek Kajal Liner in Nocturnal
Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix
Rimmel Matte Finish Top Coat

From Boots:
Models Own Polish in Nude Beige
Models Own Polish in Fuzzy Peach

From The Body Shop:
Watermelon Lip Balm



I got this jacket in Topshop in the sale for £25. I am sooo happy! I wanted one from River Island which was £50 but i'm glad I didn't buy it now!

These are a little controversial in my house. My dad likes them, my mum thinks they are ok and my sister hates that. I love them. They were £15 from Primark :)

Is it jut me or are a pair of white pumps always included in my haul posts haha -£2 from Primark

So you know how I love magazines ...




And then I bought Romeo and Juliet because I never read it as school :(

Sunday 8 August 2010

July Favourites

It's that time again :) I really do love doing these post's sometimes just as a way of letting you all know what I've been using and loving:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin This has been a favourite of mine ever since I got it, but I've been using it loads this month because it goes so well with my All That Glitter eyeshadow that I am trying to use up

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango I got this is the ASOS sale and I love it! Next time you are at an Illamasqua counter, swatch it because I think you will all love it

Avon Nail Polish in Vintage Blue I've always loved Avon formula's and this colour is perfect for the pastel trend

Avon Nail Polish in Luxe Lavender Another great pastel that needs 2 coats max

Asda Nail Polish in Streamer This is one of the products I'm trying to use up because I think I am going to wear it loads this Summer

Maybelline Colossal Mascara I reach for this like pretty much everyday because I think the effect it gives is really good :)

Topshop Blush in Flush I didn't use this for a while because I didn't really have a lot of experience with cream blush, but I think I have just about mastered it now and I love it! I'm hoping to pick up a few more Topshop bits when I go shopping

Benefit You Rebel Light Perfect for summer :) I think this product has shown me I can get away with very little coverage this time of year and I am looking into trying some different brands once I've finished this

Mac Paint Pot in Painterly Urban Decay Primer Potion has been such a fail recently and I just keep coming home from work with creased shadow, but my Paint Pot has been doing really well. I really do need to but some more!

Friday 6 August 2010

Things I'm Loving From ... River Island #2

Doing these "Thing's I'm Loving From ..." posts are really keeping my mind off wanting to buy make-up :) The only problem is, they just give me more ideas of different things to buy!


Check Roxy Shirt - £24.99
Slim Leg Denim Trousers - £24.99
Slouch Pocket Blazer - £34.99
Hooded Denim Jacket - £49.99

What have you bought from River Island recently?

Thursday 5 August 2010

Project Tumblr

I know a few of you already know that I have a Tumblr which I try to update as often as I can. I do this by saving all of the pictures I plan to post on my computer and then just uploading them when I can. As you can image this has left me with a massive folder on my computer with over 5000 pictures in it. My plan over ... well however long it takes me is to try and get as many if not all of these pictures printed.


I know it is going to take along time and quite a bit of money but i think if i just order a few every time so that i'm only spending like £3-£5 I wont really notice just how much i am spending. The pictures above are what i have already got printed and stuck to my wall. Obviously, I don't have enough wall space for all 5000 so i'm currently looking for some nice photo albums to store them in. I think they are a great source of inspiration and just something nice to have :)

Do you have a Tumblr? If so leave me a link.

Monday 2 August 2010

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop #3

Sometimes (actually most of the time) I wish Topshop wasn't so expensive! I know a lot of other places are more so, but seriously, there stuff doesn't need to be as pricey as it currently is. However, I have been really tempted by these pieces recently ...



Have you bought anything from Topshop recently?