The Rest Of September Purchases -ASOS, Illamasqua, etc.

Hiyas first of two posts today - first of all some goodies I picked up and ordered last month that I haven't showed you :)

First of all I got a few new bits from a forum sale - this MAC eyeshadow in Maira's Mood :)



Matte OPI Nail Envy


and the seller was also kind enough to through in this free Rimmel Stay Glossy lipgloss in 180 Eternal Flirt


I also got an ASOS order through including - this VILA waterfall cardigan


This Disney Couture Sitting Tink Necklace


Ciate ASOS Nail Paint in Sienna


and Chloe


I also picked up one of the new AVON Ungaro Eyeshadows in Champagne



and it also came with a free make up bag


I also managed to get Illamasqua Liquid Metal in Phenomena which I had on back order - this is amazing!!! and Illamasqua also sent me some lovely Dystopia postcards too :)



You may notice that I have already marked October Monthly Spends as a FAIL but I spent way to much on my MAC order last night (even though the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator had sold out and their new site is pants !!!) and I am hopefully going to the Metro Centre tomorrow to the Lauren Luke book signing, and the Piggin event (sad I know but I collect piggies)so I can't guarantee my spending will stay under the limit ho hum - I thought I might try and do a bit of Christmas shopping too whilst I'm on it will probably be way to busy though I must be mad attempting to go shopping on a Saturday x

Barry M Lipgloss Wands

As you know I managed to get my hand on a couple of these when they were released but a few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be sent a new flavour / colour to try. I received LGW6 Tropical Tango. I must admit when I saw this I blanched in horror this hot tangerine certainly isn't for the faint hearted!

The colour is obviously the first thing you notice about this gloss - it is majorly bright and goes on that way too - orange and tangerine were really hot colours this summer and this gloss features in the new issue of Boots Health and Beauty magazine as a trend for Autumn too.

I have to admit though I didn't find this the easiest colour to wear - it is quite pigmented as you can see, and on me normally it was way too bright, with a tan however it doesn't look quite as strong

I suppose you could apply it very gently or over a brown or nude lipstick for a less obvious look.

Out of all the Barry M lipgloss wands I've tried I actually liked the taste of this one the best - it really reminded me of the fruit salad chews I used to get from the school tuck shop -pineapply citrussy and yummy -the texture was also equally good not too sticky, with a bit of moisture.

Would I buy this one again - probably not - the colour wasn't me at all but if you want something a bit different this is definitely a one to try.If this colour isn't for you there are another 8 to try including the Toffee, and Strawberries and Cream which I have, as well as Coconut Clear, Pastel Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Sugar Pink Glitter, Cherry Glitter and Strawberry Glitter. They are available direct from Barry M and also from selected Boots and Superdrugs for a RRP of £4.25 each

Normal Service Resumed

Well after a lot of hassle and irritation today I received a parcel from Samsung containing my replacement laptop !!! Hurrah! Although it isn't the same model as my previous one it is brand new and very nice :) Because its a replacement not a repair I have lost some of my old files etc which can't be helped I tried to back up as much as I could but I suppose I will have lost some bits :( Never mind to apologise for all the hassle they also included £20 worth of Marks & Spencer vouchers which I am going to use for some of my Christmas shopping - result ! Anyways normal service will hopefully be resumed asap I have loads of posts to catch up on so expect some regular postings from now on xx

My Holiday In Cyprus

Holiday Goodies Part 3 - Jewellery

I also managed to pick up a few bits of fashion jewellery whilst I was away - loads of the shops had a half price sale on and I even managed to score some free earrings - first of all I majorly added to operation earring love :)








2 free pairs of earrings :)



Bracelets :)






Necklaces :)



well as you can see I had loads of fun :)I still have a few bits that I got before and after my hols to post but I'll try and do that this week

Holiday Goodie Part 2 - Cosmetics

I know I but a few cosmetics bits in the airport but one of my faviourite thing to do when I am away is to scrat round local drugstores to see what local brands are on offer - Cyprus was no exception - things like L'oreal and Maybelline were available but very expensive but I managed to find a few brands I hadn't heard of that I was really impressed with - I found just a general pharmacy in the resort but omg how much make up etc. did they sell, nail art, amazing lashes so it would have been wrong not to pick up a few bits :)


First of all I got these a set of three nail art pens - alas the green one exploded a bit - you get the idea a strong smell of polish when you open your case thankfully they were sealed so nothing was damaged. They have a nib and a fine brush for detailed work - I used to love my nail art :)



I also noticed a lovely packaged eye shadow by a company calle Sivanna - which is a gorgeous silver, white, beige shade - It was only 3 Euros and it is so velvety soft.



I also picked up yet another gorgeously packaged and patterned pink, lilac shadow by a company callesd fashione which was only 2 Euros


and I also picked up this fab blue / gold marbled shadow by a comapny called Ludanmei Cosmetics which is sooo pretty

There was also another pharmacist in the resort and they stocked a gorgeous line by a company called ERRE DUE - OMG I am so impressed with this brand



I got two wet and dry sparkly eyeshadows in 412 green and 414 dark blue OMG - they are soooo pigmented and so soft - I really love these shadows - they also had a gorgeous gold/green which unfortunately was sold out :(




I also picked up one of their automatic liners in 08 and olivey green which again is so soft, really pigmented and waterproof



and I also picked up one of their nail polishes in 89 in a gorgeous metallic blue


and I also picked up an olive oil Jasmine soap - I got one last year and it was so moisturising


Any questions please ask - I'll hopefully be back later with a jewellery haul x