Metro Centre Part 2 - Primark

I popped into Primark on Saturday too which was a huge mistake it was crammed !!! Never mind I picked up a few bits :)

Cardigans



PJs




Jeans - just over £7


Gorgeous Checked Shirt


Hat and Scarf



Earrings



Hair Clips


More random purchases soon x

Metro Centre Haul - Cosmetics and Smellies

As I said when I went to the book signing I did some shopping :)
First of all I went to the Body Shop and picked up a few bits - Shea Body Scrub, more Cocoa Butter Body Butter, and some Merry Cranberry Hand Creme - I also got a free clutch bag (I already have one) and a sample of Lemongrass Foot Scrub

I also went to Lush and picked up a freshers box - these are really good value and give you the chance to try some new things

I chose my own contents and got a Fresh Cupcake Mask, a Mini Imperialis Moisturiser, some Toner Tabs, an Ultimate Shine Shampoo Bar, a Sugar Scrub, and some Figs and Leaves Soap, and some Honey I Washed The Kids Soap
I also picked up another Porridge soap

Some Jasmine Henna Fluff Eaze

Some Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

a Christmas Eve bubble bar

and a Let Them Eat Cake Lip Balm


I also unsurprisingly went to.. Superdrug I just picked up a few bits - Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick 720 Drive Me Nuts

I love the colour of this but it tastes a bit odd as though its gone off ??

I also picked a Revlon Matte Lipstick in 001 Nude Attitude


A Revlon Nail Polish in 025 Plum Night


I also got a 2true Twist 'n' Line Eye Definer Pencil in No8 Black - I have to say this is sooooo much better than the blue one I was sent - its much more pigmented and much softer to apply


Unlike this one - somebody recommended the Miss Sporty mini-me eye liner so I picked up 060 in Aubergine - this is exactly like the blue 2true one - you have to press really hard to got any pigment or colour :( Maybe some colours just produce different formulas?


I also picked up a bottle of rescue oil and this beauty from the Chanel counter - Nail Colour in 483 Vendetta - I must admit I was a bit argh when I got this home due to its similarity to Plum Night but its actually a bit darker and not quite as shimmery

I'll be back later with a Primark haul and some more purchases

When Louise Met Lauren

Right I went to the Metro Centre on Saturday mainly for the Lauren Luke / panacea81 book signing which was been held in the centres Waterstones store. I arrived about 15 minutes before the signing was due to start and there was already a pretty big queue

We were told that Lauren was running a bit late but it didn't matter the banter in the queue was great - everyone was in a really good mood - I got talking to two lovely young girls who were so excited about meeting Lauren one of them actually cried when she met her - ahhhh. There were loads of press around and tv cameras - I was asked if I wanted to be interviewed by the Tonight programme but I was too scared lol I was interviewed by some lovely students though for the student magazine which was nice.
Everyone was getting really excited the closer we got to Lauren I did manage to spot Happy1234 further down the queue but I didn't manage to say hello :(





Eventually it was my turn - I have to say Lauren didn't disappoint she was lovely, so, so natural, and sooo friendly exactly how she is in her videos I told her about how much I love the kit I got and especially the Petal Dew lip colour - which is coming out in a bullet form soon- hurray (hence what she wrote on my book)



Here is Lauren's video of the event I am about 11 ish minutes in lol



I just want to take this opportunity to thank Lauren, and Waterstones, and everyone else I met at the event I had a fabulous time even though my poor muscles have paid for it since xx

I'm Back (Again)

The plans of mice and men - just when I think I am back in business things go wrong. I managed a trip to the metro centre on Saturday but when I got home I discovered that our phoneline was down till Monday - argh no broadband or WiFi :( Anyways it was probably just as well because I felt awful all day Sunday and I still feel pretty bleurgh today I had totally overdone it - stupid ME :( Anyways I have loads of posts to do today including several purchases (obviously I was going near shops lol) and the Lauren Luke book signing :) which I am going to do first :) I had a fab day and can't wait to tell you about it :)

2true Twist 'n' Line Eye Definer Review

As you know I was sent a huge batch of 2true goodies by the lovely people at Superdrug. They kindly sent me so much stuff it is taking me a while to review them all. One of the items they sent me was the 2true Twist 'n' Line Eye Definer Review in No.3 Adriatic Blue. These are very similar to the MAC technakhols - with a twist up pencil 'lead' encased in a plastic pencil complete with lid


The colour they sent me was Adriatic Blue is a lovely electric blue shade


I love the idea of this product but to be honest in reality I wasn't that impressed -I didn't find this overtly pigmented or soft to apply - I found that you had to press quite hard to achieve a real depth of colour which is why I didn't feel I could use it on my waterline

I love the idea of these - nothing to sharpen, all encased, clean and tidy but the formulation for me isn't the best - it isn't creamy enough for me which is a major failing. Obviously this comes in other colours so it may be a colour issue so I will definitely consider trying a black maybe. These like the majority of 2true products are only £1.91 each so to be honest they probably are worth a try in comparison to say £12 for a MAC Technakohl liner - If anyone has tried the Technakohl's please let me know xx Any questions please ask xx

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

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