Autumn Haul!

This is one of those rare occurances were I managed to buy enough crap to write a haul. This probably won't happen much, so enjoy this while it lasts.
Okay, so in this haul, I have products from Superdrug, River Island, Primark New Look, and H&M.

All of the products I mention will be linked at the bottom of the post. And, can I just say, I am beyond happy that Primark finally has a website worth going on! I mean, it's taken them long enough but they finally have a website that lists more than 5 of their products. It's amazing, I actually went on there before to see if I could find a t-shirt to go with a skirt that I bought this morning.

Okay, so my first stop was River Island. Now normally this shop is too expensive for me but, I was after a new bag and river island bags are just a thing of sheer beauty! Okay, so I went in there with two bags in mind, both look the exact same except one is faux leather and the other was faux sued. I did want the faux sued one but they didn't have it (typical & just my luck). But I guess it doesn't matter because they are identical in appearance and cost the exact same - which is £25. I can't find the faux leather bag on the website anymore so I have linked the faux sued one at the bottom of this post.

I then went into Superdrug and got myself some new (and much needed) make-up. 

The first I did when I went into the store was pick up a Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. I have owned a beauty blender in the past and really not liked it but, this, it is amazing. My foundation goes on so beautifully when I use it and it gives such a flawless finish and it is definitely something I will repurchase. It cost £5.99.
One of the main things I wanted to get were lipsticks and I found myself completely drawn to the L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Privée range, all of the colours in the range are gorgeous, but when I went into superdrug, they were on 3 for 2, so I picked up three gorgeous shades of red - Blake, Julianne and Liya. All three shades I have worn to death since I bought them. They are such beautiful colours with amazing pigmentation. There are however, downsides. One being that they are super drying, so make sure you apply lip balm before you apply the lipstick. The other downside is that the staying power is not the best. I found myself reapplying it so often that it was rather irritating. But, that was when I was wearing it all day. So, maybe it would be better for a night out or an event that is only going to last a couple of hours. Other than those two faults, they're gorgeous lipsticks that I will most likely re-purchase. Individually, each lipstick costs £6.99.
The main thing I have been in dire need for, for months is a new foundation. When I buy foundation, I always buy one I've never had before, so this time, I decided to pick up L'Oreal True Match Foundation in the shade Rose Vanilla. Which, since buying it and using a few times, I think is actually just a tad too dark for me but, it's a really nice foundation and goes on like silk. And, even better, I can barely tell I'm wearing foundation when I have it on, it leaves the skin feeling slightly sticky/tacky but, after a couple of minutes, it sets really nicely and leaves the skin feeling really smooth. It cost £9.99.
The next thing I picked up was a product I had heard so many great things about and pretty much every female youtuber I watch has raved about at some point in the last year or so. So, I picked one up and I can honestly say, it definitely deserves the hype that surrounds it. And, that product is the Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Eye Concealer. I bought it in the shade Light and it gives such a beautiful lift for under the eye and literally brightens up the face. And, considering it only costs £7.99, you get a pretty amazing product for the price.
The last two products I picked up were the Maybelline Lash Sensational and the Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise Liner. The mascara is amazing. I have seen it compared to the Benefit Rollar Lash and now that I own them both, I'd definitely say it deserves that comparison. It makes my eyelashes look so long and full at a fraction of the price of the benefit one. It only costs £7.99. The eyeliner, is pretty darn good, which if I'm being completely honest, I wasn't expecting it to be. I also wasn't expecting it to be an actual liquid eyeliner, I thought it was just a pen liner, but nope, it's a proper liquid liner. Which did take some getting used to - it's been a while since I've had to wait for my liner to dry, considering I've used a gel liner for the past year. I can honestly though, I will most likely re-purchase this eye liner. It is definitely worth the price considering it costs £5.99.

After being after a new parka for a few months, finding the perfect one in Primark was just a dream. The coat cost £35 - which for a parka, is pretty darn amazing. And, I know Primark has this reputation of being a clothes shop that sells shit quality clothing. Which, might well be true for some of the clothes but this coat, it is beautiful. The (faux) fur is so soft and the coat itself is the perfect thickness - keeps me nice and cozy on cold days.

So from New Look, I picked up these absolutely gorgeous boots. I had been after a pair of boots like this for a couple of weeks and wanted a pair last year as well but never found any. But anyway, I saw a pair in Primark for £20, which I thought was pretty good but I wanted a pair that were going to be comfier and last a bit longer so I had a look around and found these from New Look which are completely identical to the ones that Primark are currently selling. You can also get them in tan and maroon and I will most likely go back and get a pair of the tan ones as they will look gorgeous with a pair of blue jeans and a nice jumper and scarf. But, right now I just wanted a pair that goes with everything and I've literally lived in them since I got them. I've found myself coming up with excuses just to leave the flat just so that I can wear them. I got these for £27.99. Unfortunately, I ordered my pair in store and they told me I got the last pair, so they aren't on the website any more, but, they do have a pair similar for a little bit more money so I will link that pair below.

The last item I picked a skirt that I saw in Lucy and Lydia's video this morning. (Which I will also link below) As soon as I saw this skirt, I knew I just had to have it. It's not really something I would normally go for but I don't know, I just felt so drawn to it. Lately I have wanted to dress more "girly", and I felt this would be the perfect thing to help me achieve that. However, now that I have it, I have no idea what to wear with it (So any advice on that would be much appreciated). The original price of the skirt is £29.99 which is definitely not a price I would normally pay for a skirt, but, it is currently on sale for £20. Which is pretty good. So, I went in store to pick it up, and they only had one left and it was my size. And, it had a £10 sale sticker on it. So, I managed to get that amazing skirt for £10.

Anyway, that is the end of this one. I hope you enjoyed it. All products mentioned will be listed below. Goodbye! xoxo

Products Mentioned:
River Island Bag - http://www.riverisland.com/women/bags--purses/cross-body-bags/black-suedette-cross-body-tassel-handbag-666080
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge - http://www.superdrug.com/Real-Techniques/Real-Techniques-Miracle-Complexion-Sponge/p/742258#.Vifp5X6rTIU
L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Privée Blake - http://www.superdrug.com/L%27Oreal-Paris/L%27oreal-Colour-Riche-Collection-Priv%C3%A9e-Red-Lipstick-Blake/p/314611#.Vifkon6rTIU
L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Privée Julianne - http://www.superdrug.com/L%27Oreal-Paris/L%27oreal-Colour-Riche-Collection-Priv%C3%A9e-Red-Lipstick-Julianne/p/314618#.Vifkpn6rTIU
L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Privée Liya - http://www.superdrug.com/L%27Oreal-Paris/L%27oreal-Colour-Riche-Collection-Priv%C3%A9e-Red-Lipstick-Liya/p/314619#.Vifkq36rTIU
L'Oreal True Match Foundation - http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Foundation/L%27Oreal-True-Match-Foundation-Rose-Vanilla/p/546204
Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Eye Concealer - http://www.superdrug.com/Maybelline/-Maybelline-Age-Rewind-Eraser-Eye-Concealer-Light/p/654050#.VifwcH6rTIU
Maybelline Lash Sensational - http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eyes/Mascara/-Maybelline-Lash-Sensational-Mascara-Very-Black-1/p/348705#.Vif2gn6rTIU
Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise - http://www.superdrug.com/Maybelline/Maybelline-Eye-Studio-Master-Precise-Liner-Black/p/355050
Primark Parka  - http://www.primark.com/en/product/olive-faux-fur-lined-parka-coat,R35397117114818
New Look boots - http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-boots/black-knit-cuff-lace-up-boots-_349628301
Lucy and Lydia's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykvPm0Rv6L8
H&M Textured Skirt - http://www.hm.com/gb/product/00366?article=00366-I

My September favourites!

Okay, okay, I missed September. I didn't post at all. I did however, have a monthly favourites planned out but never had the time to actually finish it. So, I'm going to post it now.

Okay, so the weather was pretty toasty throughout September so I didn't wear much makeup - who really wants to sweat off their foundation an hour after putting it on though, really? - But, the makeup I did wear, I treasured.

The main thing I loved throughout September was the "Archery Brow Tint and Precision Shaping Pencil" by Soap and Glory in the shade "Brownie Points" (Find it here!). I know, I know, this same product was in my last monthly favourites, but, surely that just shows how much I love it? There is however, a difference in the reason why I love it this time around. Last month, I was all about the tint side to it - but, that was mainly because my pencil side was dried out when I took it out of it's box. However, since then, I have cut off the tip of the pencil and tried it again, and it works beautifully. It goes on so smoothly and gives such a lovely finish, and you really can get such a "natural" look (or as close to natural you can get when you're drawing over them) with it. I have been using both the pencil and the tint this month, sometimes accompanied with a matte brown powder for more definition and my brows come out perfectly every time. I really do highly rate this product and I don't think I'll be using anything else for a very long time. 

Another product that I've raved on about previously is the Benefit Rollar Lash (You can find it here!). This mascara is without a doubt the best mascara I have ever used. It definitely is worth the extra money - as it definitely is more than what I would normally pay for a mascara - but, the cost of it is also the reason why I probably won't be buying it again for a long time. (I am currently on the hunt for a cheaper dupe for it though so if anyone has any recommendations then let me know!!) But this mascara really does do everything that it says it does, my lashes look a lot longer when I use it as oppose to when I use a normal mascara, and I no longer need to use an eyelash curler before I apply my mascara because of how much it curls the lashes. It really is just an amazing product and if you have £20 to spend on a mascara, then I do highly recommend you check it out.

Painting my nails is something that I usually skip doing because I absolutely HATE doing it. I love having pretty nails, but waiting for the polish to dry is so tedious so when I can, I normally buy some elegant touch nails and glue them on (then pick them off a week later, but that's not the point). But, in September, I picked up a gorgeous nail polish by Essie called fifth avenue (you can find it here!). It is the most beautiful orange-red shade, and it glides onto the nail so nicely and dries pretty quickly as well (which is a bonus in anyone's book, let's be honest). It is literally the only colour I wore on my nails throughout al of September and I will probably be wearing it throughout October as well, it is just so pretty!  

Okay, lipsticks are my staple, I cannot go without a lipstick and 9 times out of 10, I have a lipstick in my bag no matter where I'm going. I usually wear red/berry toned lipsticks but, a couple of months ago, I picked up two nude shades. One of which, doesn't suit me at all, the other, I have been wearing every day throughout August and September. And, that lipstick is Rimmel Kate Moss in the Shade 3 (Find this beauty, here!). This lipstick is gorgeous brown/nude shade, it is so creamy and lasts pretty darn well considering it only costs £5.50. It is such a lovely every day lipstick, that you could wear to basically anything, any occasion, whether that is going to a wedding or just popping to the shop for a loaf. And, not gonna lie, it makes you feel pretty great too because of how gorgeous it looks on. 

Okay, onto non-beauty items. Let's start with TV. I binge watched so many netflix shows throughout September it's actually pretty embarrassing but, the shows I did love watching are gossip girl and the us office (which has sadly been removed from UK netflix now *sad face*). Gossip Girl has been such an unhealthy obsession that it genuinely did start to worry me. It genuinely got to the point were I had to stop watching it because I had gotten too obsessed (being serious, I had watched 38 episodes in 8 days), but, I literally adore this show. I still haven't finished watching it but that is mainly because I moved back to uni and have had to spend most of my time doing work and attempting to socialise (and I've been binging more shows, ngl). And, The US Office. There are not many shows out there that are just my sense of humour (But, I'm more than happy to add to the list if anyone has any comedy show suggestions), the shows that are currently on that list though are: friends, scrubs, modern family, how I met your mother, parks and recreation and now, the US office. Watching this TV show is like watching my sense of humour splurge out onto a screen. It's sheer brilliance, I'm so glad I found it and I never want to be without it.

Okay, in terms of Youtube, the Youtuber I've enjoyed watching the most is VelvetGh0st. Her personality is a ray of sunshine. It's so refreshing to watch someone who is truly herself in both her vlogs and her main channel videos. Her vlogs are really lovely to watch. It's so nice seeing a youtuber just sit around and be themself to a camera, even if all they're doing is sitting watching netflix all day. it's real and it's lovely to watch. Check out gabby on both of her channels if you haven't already
Her Main Channel

Her Vlog Channel

Okay, music wise, I didn't really listen to anything different in September from what I listened to in August. However, the one thing I did listen to is WILD by Troye Sivan. That song is just sheer perfection. I absolutely adore it. Check it out if you haven't already! Here's the music video!

The last thing that I can wholeheartedly say that I enjoyed doing in September was long walks through parks and forests and taking beautiful pictures of nature. I did it so many times and those days are my best memories of the month.

Okay, so that was the longest monthly favourites I've ever done. I hope you all enjoyed reading it. Feel free to follow me on my many social media! I have a couple of posts planned out for the next few weeks so hopefully, I will have the time to actually write them and upload them for you guys!
 xoxo.