Spring Beauty Haul

Since getting back into blogging a couple weeks ago, I have been pretty obsessed with looking up new products to try out. My last blog post was a Spring Beauty Wishlist with a selection of the beauty products that I've been wanting to get my hands on and try. Since making that post I have been on a bit of a spending spree and have allowed my self to pick up a few new lovely additions to my makeup collection! I have actually got a few more orders on their way (I need to stop spending haha!) but I thought I would show you some of the pieces I've picked up recently from Boots and Look Fantastic!

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Matte-Lip Crayons | £3.50 each | LINK

I am a huge fan of Soap & Glory makeup, so whenever I spot something new I have to get it! Their Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Crayons are amazing and when I saw their new Matte-Lip shades I couldn't help but pick some up - especially as they were 3 for 2! The shades I chose were: Fire Cracker which is a very bright, bold orange, Chocoberry which is a lovely deep berry shade and Pretty Muted which is a pretty mid pink shade - all of which have a matte finish. I feel like these are 3 shades that I would get a lot of wear out of, especially Chocoberry as I'm sure this will look lovely in the Autumn too! I will definitely review these lovely lippies on my blog soon.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 Fair | £4.19 | LINK
This is a staple in my makeup collection so whenever I pop into Boots and see it's on offer I always have to pick one up as the lightest shade is always sold out! I think I even persuaded the girl that served me to go and pick one up as she asked whether it was good or not (I had to stop myself going all "beauty blogger" on her haha!). If you want to read more on this product check out my review of it here!

Collection Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent 2 | £2.99 | LINK

This was a bit of an impulse buy as I used to use this powder years ago and remembered it was one of my favourite products. The Collection Sheer Loose Powder contains silk, Vitamin E and UV protectors so I thought it would be a nice addition to my collection. Loose powders are also lovely for Summer as they're much lighter and natural looking on the skin compared to a pressed powder. So far I'm not really loving it as it seems to settle into my pores throughout the day, but I think I need to test it out with different foundations/ brushes and see how it wears with them!

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge | £5.99 | LINK
Beauty sponges seem to be really big with bloggers at the moment so I thought I would pick one up and give it ago. They seem to give a really natural finish when you apply foundation and I thought this would be great for this time of year when you want to create those fresh-faced makeup looks! I haven't tried mine out yet but I'll definitely let you know how I get one with it. I love Real Techniques brushes so I'm sure this will be just as good.

Real Techniques Bold Metals Spring Essentials Set | £30.00 | LINK

So I finally got my hands on some more of the Bold Metals brushes from Real Techniques! If you saw my latest wishlist post then you would know I've been lusting after this set from Look Fantastic. As it was only £30 (with an extra 20% off, so just £24!) I thought I would treat myself and place an order. In the set there is: the Angled Powder Brush, Tapered Blush Brush and the Oval Shadow Brush and they are all so beautiful! I've been using all 3 every time I apply my makeup and have really enjoyed using them. I will also do a post on these beautiful brushes soon and give you my thoughts and opinions on them!

I hope you've enjoyed today's haul post! I get so excited when I have some new products to try out and I will definitely share my thoughts on them with you all very soon. Let me know if you've posted any hauls recently as they're my favourite posts to read!

Have you bought any beauty products recently?

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Spring Beauty Wishlist

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 Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely start to your Easter weekend! I can't believe how warm it is as well today, Summer is definitely on its way and I'm not complaining! Today I thought I would share with you a few products that I have been lusting after for quite a while. Since getting back into blogging I've felt like I need to try everything and have got my love for makeup back! Some of these products have probably been out for quite some time but I've been after some new products to add to my collection as I've really wanted to start expanding on the products I use.

1. Stila Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette in Soul | £30.00 | LINK

Where would a wishlist be without some king of neutral eyeshadow palette? This lovely Stila palette contains 12 beautiful natural eyeshadows that would be perfect for everyday wear. I already own the Stila In The Light palette which has some similar shades but I think this palette would be a lovely addition to my collection. Plus Stila eye shadows are amazing quality so I will definitely be investing in this some time soon.

2. BareMinerals Bare Skin Kit | £29.00 | LINK
You may have seen in my recent Everyday Makeup Bag post that I've been trying out a sample of the BareMinerals Bare Skin foundation for the past week or so. So far I have really enjoyed using it on a day to day basis. It's very different to any other foundation I've tried before as it's so light in consistency yet still offers good coverage. I'm thinking of trying out the Bare Skin kit that contains a 15ml bottle of the foundation, the Perfecting Face Brush and a small sample of the Perfecting Veil powder. I'm hoping this kit will help me get a better idea as to whether I like this foundation plus it's a great way to try out the powder as well!

3. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation | £31.00 | LINK
I've been on a real foundation hunt recently (hence why I've been trying the Bare Skin foundation) and another pricey addition that's on my list is the Nars Sheer Glow. This product is a real cult classic among many bloggers and I would love to give this a try and see whether it lives up to the hype! I'm really into my dewy foundations with medium coverage, so I'm thinking this will be up my street!

4. Freedom Audacious 3 Eyeshadow Palette | £4.00 | LINK
A cheaper alternative to the Stila palette mentioned before is this one from Freedom. I haven't tried any Freedom makeup products before but whilst having a read through some blogs this palette really caught my eye! Again it has a lovely range of neutral shades including shimmers and mattes. For £4 I may just pick this up on my next trip to Superdrug as it's super cheap and looks beautiful!

5. Sleek Solstice Highlighter Palette | £10.00 | LINK
As we roll into the Summer time, I'm a big fan of creating radiant and glowy makeup looks so I've been on the hunt to try some new highlighters. I've looked at the Hourglass highlighters and, as pretty as they are, they're a bit out of my budget. Whilst I was having a look around I came across the Solstice Highlighter palette from Sleek. I'm not sure whether this is new but I've never spotted it in any of my local Superdrugs. It looks stunning with a real mix of highlighter shades and tones.

6. Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal/ Dry Skin | £12.99 | LINK
Another classic foundation on my list is the Revlon Colorstay Foundation. This is meant to have a much higher coverage than foundations I'm used to however there are days when my skin is not at its best and I do need a bit more coverage. I like how this is formulated to different skin types and that the dry skin version has more of a satin finish which is what I prefer.

7. Real Techniques Bold Metals Spring Essentials Set | £30.00 | LINK
Real Techniques brushes are one of my holy grail makeup products. Pretty much every face brush I use for my makeup is Real techniques as they're so affordable and great quality. When the Bold Metals collection came out I think every blogger, including myself, were in awe as to how pretty they were - rose gold brushes? Who could resist! But along with that there was a much higher price tag that I couldn't really justify. The other day I spotted on Look Fantastic that this set of 2 face brushes and 1 eye brush was just £30 which I thought wasn't too bad. I will definitely be ordering these beautiful brushes so I can finally try out the Bold Metals collection!

8. Maybelline Color Tattoo Concentrated Crayon | LINK
I'm a massive fan of the Maybelline Color Tattoos and when I heard they were bringing out a new range, I was very excited! The selection of shades are beautiful and I think these will be great for Summer to create quick and simple eye looks. Correct me if I'm wrong in saying this, but I don't believe these are available just yet in the UK. I've heard their release date is Spring time so I'm hoping it will be pretty soon!

So these are a few products I've had my eye on recently. Please let me know if you've tried any of these as I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on them! I hope that you all have a lovely Easter and that you eat plenty of chocolate eggs! I'm going to be celebrating by having a huge roast dinner with all my family on Sunday, so I'm really excited for that!
Let me know what you're all getting up to this weekend in the comments below.

What beauty products are currently on your wishlist?

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Bold Spring Lips | Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquers

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquers | £7.00 each | LINK

Now that we're coming up to Spring, it's finally time to swap up my makeup and bring back some brighter lip colours into my makeup routine. After falling in love with the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquer in Riot (a gorgeous bright red - see my review here) I decided to pick up some more shades that would be perfect for the Spring and Summer months. Lip lacquers are the perfect in between of a lipstick and gloss, so they're great to create an effortless bold lip.

Soap & Glory only have a small selection of lip lacquers, yet all of which I would buy in a heart beat as they offer some beautiful shades. The main shade at the top of my "to buy" list was Whatchama-Coral  which is a beautiful bright coral shade that's going to be perfect for going into the Spring and Summer. Knowing me, I love a good coral lip colour so this was a must have to get for my makeup collection. The other shade I have that's great for this time of year is Charm Offensive which is a pink toned nude that's really wearable and makes a lovely everyday lip colour.

What I love about these lip lacquers is that they offer a rich pigmentation of colour and a glossy finish but don't make your lips feel sticky or uncomfortable! Some lip lacquers I've tried in the past I literally have to take off minutes later because they feel horrible on the lips! The Sexy Mother Puckers are the complete opposite and actually give your lips a nourishing feel as well as offering the opaque lip colour. I can find that when you pull the wand out of the tube it may come across as "gloopy", but once applied this disappears and they glide on beautifully. If you wanted more of a matte finish (or just to tone down the colour) you can just pat on a small amount of the product with your finger and it leaves a matte stain effect that's also really pretty.

With the easy to use wand, these lip lacquers are quick and simple to apply and I find the applicator is the perfect size to fit into the corners of your lips. The wand also applies the product evenly and I've never had an issue with these lacquers applying in patches - I'm always able to achieve an opaque finish in seconds!

As you can see from the swatches, these lip lacquers really are pigmented and give you loads of colour to create that perfect bold Spring lip! I find the wear time of these lacquers is amazing, even after eating or drinking I can still see a strong hint of colour coming through which will easily last me 4 to 6 hours. Even if the main bulk of product has come off your lips after a few hours, the stain of the lacquer will still last so your lips will have a tint of colour all day long.

One last thing I love about the Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquers is the smell! I love how Soap & Glory scent their lip products with a lovely vanilla fragrance which is subtle yet delicious at the same time! This vanilla scent always makes me think of MAC lipsticks and instantly makes me feel that the Soap & Glory lip product I'm wearing is much more expensive than it was! 

So these will definitely be some of the lip lacquers that I will be reaching for over the Spring time to create an effortless bold lip. I highly recommend these lip products as I find these work really well and that Soap & Glory offer some lovely shades that are perfect for every season. 

What is your go to lip product for Spring?

Have you tried the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquer range?

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Spring & Summer Fashion | Floral Prints

When it comes to the Summer time, floral prints are an absolute staple in my wardrobe. In all honesty I love wearing florals all year long, but there's something about the warmer weather where I like to wear brighter and more colourful flower prints! I thought I would put together a few outfits to show you all some of my favourite floral pieces I have found on the high street recently plus different items you can pair them with.

In each of the outfits I have kept with the same sandals purely because they are my favourite things to wear in the Summer time and they are all that I live in! Of course you can swap them up for flats, flip flops, wedges or even heels, this is just what I would pair these outfits with!

Top - Oasis | Shorts - New Look | Sandals - New Look | Necklace - Miss Selfridge | Bracelet - Miss Selfridge | Earrings - Miss Selfridge (similar)

I spotted these gorgeous bright blue and pink floral shorts a few weeks back in New Look and luckily there was one pair left in my size. I absolutely adore the colours in these shorts and they definitely scream Summer time! As these are quite a bright print, I've paired them with a simple loose fitting cami from Oasis - this way you can easily dress up the outfit with a statement necklace. I also love wearing my denim jacket with this outfit when it gets a bit chillier in the evenings. This definitely dresses down the outfit but I think it makes it cute for evening BBQs or parties. I think this is a great outfit for the day when worn with sandals or flats, but it can also be worn with killer wedges to make a night time outfit!

Top - Oasis | Kimono - New Look | Shorts - Miss Selfridge (similar) | Sandals - New Look | Necklace - Accessorize | Bracelet - Miss Selfridge |
Earrings - Miss Selfridge (similar)

After weeks of hunting for a simple yet affordable kimono for my holiday, I came across this really cute one in the teen's section of New Look! At only £12.99 is was pretty much half the price of the ones sold in the women's section plus as it had such a sweet print, I couldn't pass it up. Floral kimonos are great for adding pattern and texture to a really simple outfit or can be thrown over a bikini when you're relaxing by the pool. As the background colour of this kimono was black, I decided it would look best over a simple black cami which I tucked into my Miss Selfridge denim shorts. I love that these shorts have a really pretty trim and a slightly scalloped edge as it adds that extra bit of detail to the outfit!

To add a bit more floral-ness to the outfit, I paired it with one of my current favourite necklaces which is a daisy chain choker. This necklace can be pretty much worn with anything and I really love how well it goes with this outfit!

Top - Forever 21 | Jeans - Oasis | Sandals - New Look | Necklace - Dorothy Perkins (similar) | Bracelet - Miss Selfridge |
Earrings - Miss Selfridge (similar)

A couple years ago I would be absolutely terrified to wear an outfit like this; crop tops and bright coloured jeans were a no go for me! But over the past few months I've become a lot more confident in the clothes I wear and become comfortable with wearing brighter pieces - especially for the Summer! As soon as I spotted this crop top in Forever 21 I knew I had to have it and at just £6.50 you can't really go wrong! I knew instantly that these jeans would go perfectly with this top as they pick out the coral flowers in the print. If you are worried about showing off your belly, then this top goes really well with high waisted shorts (I also wear this top with the denim shorts in the photos above), jeans or skirts. I can't wait to go back to Forever 21 and pick up some more of these tops in different prints, I think they're so pretty for the Summer!

Thank you for reading today's fashion post, I really hope you enjoyed it! I want to keep the content on my blog quite varied so if you enjoy my fashion posts and would like to see me show other fashion trends with high street pieces then do let me know in the comments below!

What are your thoughts on the outfits I have put together?

What fashion trends have you been following this Summer?

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Spring & Summer Fashion Haul

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely week! Today I thought I would share with you some fashion pieces I've picked up recently. Every month I seem to go through stages of where I either want to buy lots of beauty products or clothes, and this month it's definitely been clothes and accessories! Now that spring and summer are finally on their way (despite the fact it's currently raining as I type this post) I wanted to update my wardrobe and add some more fun clothes to it! I'm absolutely loving Miss Selfridge at the moment, their prints and style of clothes are so pretty. There's also a selection of things from Topshop and Primark, so I hope you enjoy the haul!

For today's haul, I've tried a different set up in terms of how I've photographed the clothes. I think it's much better for you guys to see how everything hangs instead of me laying them out on the bed and only doing close up shots! However I do think my wooden door is a bit boring, so do let me know in the comments below if you prefer this style of photography or if I should go back to my old style!

Miss Selfridge Black Floral Playsuit | £39.00 | LINK

Miss Selfridge is always my go-to shop for playsuits. They always fit perfectly and there's so many colours and prints to choose from! I picked out this gorgeous pink, blue and yellow floral print one with a cut out detail on the back. I'm planning to wear this on a night out for my boyfriend's birthday and it looks gorgeous paired with a trusty pair of black wedges. I also think it will look really cute dressed down with a denim jacket and some sandals in the summer!

Primark Crochet Detail Playsuit | £7.00

Primark always have a lovely selection of summer time playsuits and dresses. I spotted this little playsuit and thought it was perfect to throw on for a lazy summer's day. I love the crochet detailing on the front and the pattern is so pretty! Again, paired with a denim jacket I think this is such a lovely piece for the spring/ summer time.

Topshop Tile Print Leigh Jeans | £40.00 | LINK

These jeans seem to be a blogger favourite at the moment and I'm completely in love with them. They have a really cute light blue and white tile print that's perfect for the spring time. As I usually go for simple denim jeans, I thought it was time to add a bit more pattern and colour into my wardrobe. I was so surprised at how easy these jeans are to wear and paired with a simple cami they look amazing on a sunny day! Definitely a fashion favourite for the spring time.

Miss Selfridge Knitted Crop Jumper | £29.00 reduced to £15.00 | LINK

I've never really been a huge crop top fan, but the monochrome print on this top really caught my eye amongst the Miss Selfridge sale rail. As I'm trying to expand my wardrobe, I really want to add some pieces that I would love to wear but at the same time are a little bit out of my comfort zone. I think this will great on a night out paired with some disco pants or during the day with a high waisted skater skirt! I can't wait to give this top a go when it warms up a little.

New Look Daisy Strap Swing Cami in Pink & White | £7.99 each | LINK

Now over the next 4 pictures,  my love of cami tops may become very apparent. Camis are great pieces to have in your wardrobe as they can literally be worn with everything! I spotted these really sweet daisy strap camis in New Look and because I love the little floral details so much, I decided to buy them in both colours! I think these will be the perfect tops to keep you cool in summer as they're so light and are a swing/ loose fitting style.

Miss Selfridge Lace Floral Cami | £20.00 | LINK

Sorry if this picture seems a little blurry, for some reason my camera hates taking pictures of black clothes! This print may look very familiar to you, it's pretty much identical to the first playsuit in this haul! When I saw this gorgeous print in cami form I just had to have it. Again this is a great piece that can be paired with anything and the little lace detailing on the chest adds a bit more something to this top instead of it being a plain floral cami.

Oasis Plain Dip Cami | £22.00 | LINK

On to the final cami (I promise!) and this one is a gorgeous loose fitting dipped cami from Oasis. What I love about these camis is that despite them being made from a sheer thin material, it has 2 layers which means you can't see your underwear through it! This cami looks amazing paired with my new Topshop jeans and has become one of my favourite outfits to wear. I also picked this cami up in the black as I thought these 2 colours would be really versatile in my collection.

Topshop Frill Shell Top | £20.00 | LINK

The final top I picked up was this really sweet shell top from Topshop. I loved the little detailed around the neckline, the frills around the sleeves and the cute crochet detailing at the bottom. This is a really summery top and I think it will look lovely paired with some bright coloured shorts! This top is rather sheer which kind of annoys me but I guess this won't be too much of an issue in the warmer months.

Primark Denim Crochet Detail Skirt | £10.00

How cute is this skirt?! I don't think I've worn a denim skirt since I was about 10 but I absolutely fell in love with the little cut out crochet detail along the bottom. This skirt is quite thin and short so will be much more suited to really sunny days where I can throw on one of my camis and a pair of flip flops! A great casual piece to have in your wardrobe and I definitely recommend you trying it on if you spot it!

Primark Black Skater Skirt | £8.00 reduced to £1.00

Despite already owning numerous black skater skirts, I couldn't just leave this £1 bargain sitting on the rail! These skirts come in so handy when creating a simple outfit so it's always nice to have a few in your collection. I really like the fact this one has belt loops so you can always pair a fun bright belt with it to add a pop of colour to your outfit in the summer time.

H&M Pearl Statement Necklace | £9.99

On to jewellery now and over the past few weeks I've picked up some really lovely pieces. I never knew how beautiful the necklaces were in H&M and teamed with a 25% off voucher I picked up a few to add to my collection. This gorgeous pearl necklace is so pretty and add lots of glam to a simple outfit. I'm really impressed with the quality of the H&M necklaces too, whenever I buy a necklace from somewhere the little diamantes always fall out so I'm pleased to say that this gorgeous necklace is still going strong!

Accessorize Daisy Stud Earrings | £3.00

I spotted these really sweet daisy earrings in Accessorize and thought they would be perfect for any occasion. I much prefer wearing stud earrings and I thought these were too pretty to pass up! I love the diamante detailing in the middle as it adds a touch of sparkle to these simple earrings.

Accessorize Daisy Chain Collar Necklace | £10.00 | LINK

This super cute daisy chain necklace has been my favourite jewellery piece to wear recently! It looks so lovely paired with a simple cami or dress and definitely adds a touch of spring to an outfit. It is quite short hence it being a collar necklace, but on the longest length I find it falls perfectly and fits with anything!

H&M Rose Gold Spike Necklace | £6.99

There's something almost mesmerising about rose gold, it's definitely one of my favourite metals to wear! I spotted this gorgeous spike and diamante necklace in H&M and snapped it up straight away. I love how sparkly yet simple it is and as it's quite a small statement necklace, it can be worn with pretty much everything. This is definitely one of my favourite necklaces in my collection.

Oasis Heart Cut Out Earrings | £4.00 reduced to £2.00

Finally, fitting in with the rose gold theme, I picked up these cute heart cut out earrings in the Oasis sale. They're really simple but as I can't resist anything rose gold, I had to have them. Again these are a perfect pair of earrings that you can wear with any outfit!

So this is everything I've picked up recently! I really hope you enjoyed today's haul and have hopefully found some new pieces to add to your wardrobe. Do let me know your thoughts and opinions on the pieces I've bought. Hopefully it will start warming up for good now that it's May and I can wear all of these gorgeous new pieces!

Have you bought any fashion pieces recently?

Leave your links to your latest hauls in the comments below!

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My Top High Street Products

Hello lovelies! Today I thought I would share with you all some high street products that I've been really enjoying recently! I absolutely love using cheaper products from high street brands as I think they can do just a good of a job as the higher end brands. As a student, I don't have the money to buy endless amounts of expensive makeup, so I love finding some gems in my local Boots or Superdrug that I know work really well and that I can keep repurchasing without damaging my bank account! If you would like to see a selection of those gems that I love using on a day to day basis, then do keep on reading!

Sleek Face Form Palette in Light | LINK
I think Sleek is an amazing brand to buy face products from. The pigmentation of their blushers is incredible and is definitely comparable (and even better in some cases!) than ones from high end brands. As I have quite pale skin, I barely have to touch my brush into the pan to pick up plenty of colour for my makeup! The Face For Palette from Sleek is a brilliant all in one contouring kit that comes with a beautiful blush, bronzer and highlighter. This is the kind of product you can throw in your travel bag and know you have everything to create the perfect contoured cheek!

Real Techniques Brushes | LINK
These brushes are loved by nearly every blogger so it's only right that they deserve a place in my top high street products post! These brushes are great quality and apply makeup like a dream; they're pretty much the only brushes I use to do my makeup everyday! My top 3 from my collection are: the buffing brush, blush brush and deluxe crease eye shadow brush; with just these brushes I could easily create a whole makeup look! If you're looking to add some new brushes to your collection, definitely try out Real Techniques. You can even find them in places like TK Maxx and Fragrance Direct now which means you can get them at an even better price!

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 100 Ivory | LINK | Review
I've mentioned this foundation a few times on my blog recently, but I really have fallen in love with it! I've never seen the point to buying really expensive foundations when brands like Rimmel have it covered - pardon the pun! The Match Perfection foundation offers a light/ medium coverage that's buildable and has a beautiful dewy finish that I find perfect for my skin. I use this foundation every time I do my makeup and it works really well for either day or night time looks.

Soap & Glory Archery in Brownie Points | LINK
I absolutely adore this little brow product and I really don't know how I used to fill my brows in before I picked it up! The tinting side to Archery creates such a natural yet highly defined look that can be tailored to anyone's brow needs. The staying power of Archery is also amazing and I never find I have to top my brows up throughout the day! It is a little bit on the pricy side at £10 per pen, but this will definitely be one of those products I'll be forever repurchasing!

Seventeen Eyeshadow Trio in Barely There | LINK | Review
I personally think that Seventeen is one of those brands that's kind of dismissed by a lot of people, yet they do create some wonderful makeup items. The eyeshadow trio in Barely There is one of those products that gives you a complete eye look that takes very little effort at all. If I'm just popping out to the shops and want to go for a minimal makeup look, I always turn to this little trio to create a very subtle eye look. The shadows are very soft and easy to work with plus all 3 of the shades work perfectly together, this makes it perfect for travelling with! This is a great everyday product to keep in your makeup bag.

Topshop Lips Lipsticks | LINK | Review
The Topshop lipsticks have to be one of my favourite lipsticks on the market. They have an amazing formula, a wide selection of shades and aren't very expensive! I've picked out my favourite 3 which are: Crystal, Ditsy and Infrared, all of which are perfect for this time of year. These lipsticks are always my go to shades and I love wearing Ditsy for an evening makeup look. Crystal looks amazing for a wash of pink sparkle during the day and for me, Infrared can work as both a day and evening lip colour!

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | LINK
Ever since trying L'Oreal's micellar water for the first time, I was hooked. It removes my makeup so well that I could never go back to using face wipes! After recently running out of my L'Oreal cleanser, I decided to try out the Garnier version as it seemed to have the exact same ingredients but comes in a much larger bottle. Where I buy a lot of my skin care products, I can pick both micellar waters for just £2.99 each (usually £4.99 in Boots) so it was sort of a no-brainer to try the Garnier one out! This removes your makeup instantly and works really well as a gentle toner. These cleansers are definitely the way forward for removing your makeup as they're so gentle yet effective keeping your skin clean and toned!

VO5 Plump It Up Dry Shampoo | LINK
When it comes to dry shampoo I always thought there was no better than Batiste, but then I tried this one from VO5. Don't get me wrong, Batiste dry shampoos are amazing and I do still use it from time to time, but I love the results I get from the VO5 Plump It Up Dry Shampoo. As I have quite fine hair that lacks volume at the roots, I always have to use from form of volumising product. Not only does the Plump It Up Dry Shampoo gives my hair some much needed volume, it also leaves it feeling and smelling amazing, plus it leaves literally no white residue behind on my hair! I also love the texturising spray from VO5 and these are the 2 main products I use to achieve volume in my hair on a daily basis!

So these are a selection of my favourite products from the high street that I use on a daily basis. I would love to hear what your favourite high street beauty products are as I'm always on the hunt to try out new things!

What are your favourite products from the high street?
Have you tried any of these products that I love?

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TK Maxx Beauty Bargains

Hello lovelies, I hope you've all had a lovely week and are now looking forward to the weekend! As it's currently half term, I've been taking a few days out to do a spot of much needed shopping and retail therapy. I recently took a trip to my local TK Maxx to see if there were any bargains to pick up. Usually I come out empty handed and become extremely jealous of people who find some amazing things tucked away in their stores. However this day was different and I was really chuffed to find some beauty items that I had actually wanted to try out for a long time!

Real Techniques Travel Essentials | £14.99 (RRP £20.99) | LINK
These Real Techniques brushes caught my eye straight away as I headed towards the beauty section in TK Maxx and I was really excited to see my favourite brush brand at such a good price! The only sets my TK Maxx had were the core collection and the travel essentials so I picked up the one that I didn't already own. In the Travel Essentials set you get: an essential foundation brush, a multi-task brush and a domed shadow brush. The 2 brushes I was really looking forward to trying were the shadow brush and multi-task brush as I knew I would get lots of use out of these! I love that the multi-task brush can be used for your powder, blush and bronzer which makes it a really useful brush to have in your collection.

O.P.I Mini Treats Top Nail Treatments | £7.99 (RRP £16.99) | LINK
I almost did a little dance when I picked up this mini set of OPI polishes! I've wanted to try Nail Envy for so long but was always put off by the really high price. So being able to test out 4 different nail treatments and top coats for under £8 sounded like an amazing bargain to me! In this "mini treats" set you get: Nail Envy, ChipSkip, OPI's Top Coat and RapiDry Top Coat. I know that these polishes are very small, but I'm someone who never uses up a nail polish so I know that these will last me a good amount of time. I've already started using the Nail Envy and if you would like to see a full review on how well it helps my nails (or any of the polishes in that matter), then do let me know in the comments!

Essie All In One Base & Top Coat | £2.99 (RRP £8.99) | LINK
 The final beauty product I picked up was yet another nail treatment - I think I'm obsessed! This time it was from Essie and it is their All In One base and top coat as well as a nail strengthener. As I have really weak nails (and it was only £2.99) I had to pick it up and give it a try. I've had great experiences with Essie's normal coloured polishes, so I'm expecting some good things from this product too! If you have tried this before do let me know how it worked for you, I'm really looking forward to giving it a try.

So this was everything I picked up the other day from TK Maxx. It's definitely a hit or miss kind of shop, some days there's absolutely nothing and others you can find little gems hidden away! It's always better too when you find things in the clearance section too, it's like double the bargain! Sorry that today's post is slightly shorter than normal hauls, but I hope you still enjoyed reading!

Have you found any bargains in TK Maxx recently?

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