MIni Sale Haul from New Look

So this is probably a little misleading calling this a 'Haul' as there are only a couple of items.

But me and Brett went up to Silverburn Shopping Centre the other day as we had some shopping to do, and the places closer to the city centre get a little crazy on match days. So we headed to Silverburn, there is a massive Tesco there and also my work is in the centre so I could drop in and say hi :)

Anyway, we were really not intending to shop at all, but we went past New Look and the sale just looked so big we couldn't resist having a look.

And my lovely husband bought me a couple of things, as my Best Friend Coral is coming next week and I wanted a couple of new tops for easy new outfits when we go on our little shopping trips lol.

So the first thing I got was this checked sleeveless shirt.

Its not something I would normally pick up, but Brett has been going crazy at me since the day we met to buy one of these shirts, and I just didn't like them. But this is the first one I have seen without sleeves.

When I tried this one on, I really liked it as it is long, it really flatters my figure. I'll probably wear it with some medium blue jeans, some cute beige pumps, and probably do a nice fishtail plait. I'd really like to find a headscarf to match the outfit.

This was a really good bargain, it was £16.99 marked down to £7.00. So really happy with this one :) and so is Brett ;)

So in Glasgow I can never predict the weather! I am always getting caught out, so I wanted a light jumper for the 'in the middle' days, its not hot, its not cold.

Now again this isn't something I would normally go for, but I really liked the pattern and its a nice bright colour, so I can keep warm without still feeling like I'm wearing the boring black and browns of my winter wardrobe. Its not quite a half jumper as I call them, but its not quite long enough either so I just got the simple pink cami to go underneath. Again, I'm just going to wear it with my jeans, but I think I am going to see if I can be a bit out there, and find some pink pumps!

The jumper is actually by Apricot and was meant to be £18.00 marked down to £12.00. The cami is just a New Look basic at £2.49

The last top I got is this strappy multi-coloured number. Again not something I would normally think of wearing. I bought this in a bigger size than I would normally get as I liked it quite baggy. I think its quite versatile, as I can just wear it on its own with some jewellery and jeans, or team it with a black blazer and heals for an evening look.

For the more chilled out look think I will see if I can pick up a pair of yellow sandals, probably from Primark as I go there every year for my summer sandals as they have so many colours and are just really cheap.

This was a good buy as well, original price £14.99 down to £5.00. So really pleased with the little bargains I found that day as that wasn't the plan!

The last two thing I got was just a simple gold crocodile clip, just because I use them a lot and its good to have different colours :) I don't know how much it was supposed to be but I got it for 50p!

And the last thing I got and anyone who knows me will not be surprised, its a headband! I have soooo many headbands, but I thought this one would be really cute for when I do plaits and the colours match the shirt I got so it may work well with that as well and that was £1.00 down from £3.99 I think.

So I wasn't lying it really was a small 'Haul'. I think what I am going to do, other than make-up reviews, especially with the upcoming E.l.f review and I think I am going to do an MUA as well, is save up my next few shopping trips and do one large Collective Haul. As you know my friend is visiting and we have at least 3 shopping trips, so I should have plenty for you after those.

And also it won't be that long as she is coming on Saturday! Yay! So in between then and now, I'm going to do the E.l.f review, that I know I keep mentioning but I am just so excited about it, I may or may not fit some more reviews in. I'll do my best :)

Thanks Loveables!

xxx

Day 5

So far so good.... Stuck to my meal plan all week. Being a little naughty at the moment as I'm currently on the train to Edinburgh. Lost about 3 pounds already and can already start to see the difference. One of my regular customers who I haven't seen for a few weeks told me I have lost weight so that's good news! :) Think this weekend will be challenging as we are staying in a hotel and will be eating out for every meal so my little meal planner has gone a bit scew whiff... Going to be really careful though and stick to my allowance. However in my extremely heavy well over-packed-for-a-weekend suitcase I have packed some weight watchers cookies in amongst the mass of pot noodles I got 'on offer' for Brett to have in his lunches (keeping up with the wifely duties!) so I've no excuse to snack on chocolate bars ha ha. Managed to fit in some exercise today with my eventful trip to the train station. I managed to get off work a little early, spotted a train in 25 minutes. I quickly changed and ran to the station with my suitcase and rucksack (which was heavy enough to take to war for some reason). I arrived there to discover the train was cancelled! How annoyingggg! More annoying during my run to the station I realised I had forgotten my bloody headphones. With another train due in 25 minutes I decided to run all the way back to town, purchase new headphones. Did this in great time, except I then limped back to the station as my knee is throbbing again. Fail!!!! So now sitting on train dosed up in co-codamal. Hoping it will knock the pain out of my shoulder too! Anyway moving on.... Going to do some shopping this weekend. Excited about that as Edinburgh shops are a little better than peterborough's lol. Going to be grabbing some make-up (shocker) from the counters that they don't have anywhere near me at home, as I find picking colours online and getting them right a real chore. Brett is also going to take me to see some of the sights in Edinburgh which I am looking forward to. On Monday I'm travelling over to Glasgow for a meeting (gossip on that one coming soon). If I have time I'll take a small (or wee as the Scottish would say) wander around and see a bit of the place. Bretts job is moving back to Glasgow soon so sure I'll be spending a little time there! Back down to earth on Monday evening as heading back to Peterborough. Interesting week planned though. Tuesday will be doing plenty of fitness while waiting in for Mum's new phone (not so interesting), back to work on Wednesday and hopefully a catch up with my beautiful friend Lau Lau, work on thurs followed by another evening out with a friend and collegue from Notts! Chilling on Friday for a 7am start on Saturday which does however leave saturday night free.... So looking like a good week, but going to have plan in my calories carefully and make sure I fit in some exercise. Weigh in on Tuesday (maybe Monday night if I can be bothered, doubt it)! Keeping fingers crossed for minimum 3 pound loss! Catch you soon.... Thanks lovelies xx

A little bit in love with Elizabeth Arden at the moment...

Thought I would share my thoughts of the beautiful Elizabeth Arden Make-Up Gift set my husband got me for Christmas. I love Estee Lauder and MAC, and love the good old high street brands of course. But this year Brett treated me to the Elizabeth Arden gift set and I have fallen in love with it.

The set has everything you need on a daily basis right down to remover. 


The eye shadows glide on beautifully and bronzer/blusher quad is brilliant. I find the mascara a little cloggy, but by far my favourite are the eye-liners. There are three colours, Taupe, Espresso and Smoky Black. Smoky Black is fab, 'does exactly what it says on the tin' type of thing.

It also came with this great weekender bag which is fantastic. You can fit loads in it and obviously it matches the vanity case which is lovely for weekend breaks.


The set also comes with brushes which are brilliant quality.


I find the girls on the Elizabeth Arden counter really helpful as well compared to some of the other counters who want you to make an appointment to buy foundation.... really.... get a grip (I'm paying you thirty quid a bottle just gimme the damn stuff!!). I'm definitely going to use Elizabeth Arden a lot more now I've tried it out.


I have to say though I will stick with Estee Lauder for their foundation, its a luxury item with a big price tag, but an absolute must once you have tried it!

Brett also got me the Provocative Woman perfume to go with everything, I love it so much I could wear it everyday, but at the moment its my 'Special Occasion' perfume. 


Seriously girlie's if your looking for a bit of luxury make up give this a go. I visited the Elizabeth Arden counter just before my wedding and they were great helping me find the right colour foundation and suggested colours for the big day.


In Peterborough John Lewis has the better counter.


I've just ordered MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation... I'll let you know how I get on with it when it arrives :)


Thanks for reading lovelies.... xx