Well as the title suggest, I have been hauling my bum off recently, once while I was in Spain and the another last weekend, and lets just say I don’t really have the funds to be shopping like a crazy person. However as always, that never stops me! I have thankfully paid my overheads, so there will be no debt collectors on my doorstep, however I should be saving, not spending my money, but what is a girl to do. The items I have bought are needed… not urgently but still needed, so I’m not beating myself up too much.
My first haul was when I was in Spain on holiday. There was a few sales going on, and as I needed clothes for work I indulged and bought the blazer and two t-shirts above. Like many others I am obsessed with blazers, I have quite a little collection going on, and it’s still growing. I love how versatile they are, and how they instantly smarten up any outfit. This one is from Pull and Bear, which I’m not sure we have in the UK. It’s very high-street; key new styles mixed with essentials all at reasonable prices. The blazer was only 20 Euros, so a bargain really. My T-shirts like the blazer are bargains as well. They are both from Zara where there was a huge sale going on, which was more like a jumble sale; picture girls grabbing anything, clothes thrown everywhere, and girls trying things on in the middle of the shop. I got both t-shirts for 8 euros, and they should of been 45 euros collectively, so I was pretty pleased with that.
My second haul is from last Saturday, I only went into town for my bridesmaid dress fitting and to pick up a few things, but ended up with this lot and £120 down. Again, it is stuff I need, but maybe I shouldn’t of bought it all at once. I got the two bags from Tkmaxx, the large teal one is now my new work bag. I had been searching for one that was large enough for all my lunch and paperwork, as well as all the other crap I carry around, that was in a design I loved and would last me a while. This one turned out to be the winner, it’s teal coloured leather, has many pockets and compartments, zip fastening, and only cost me £60. The second more interesting bag is the clutch bag I am going to wear for my mums wedding. I needed a silver glittery one to match my shoes which I blogged about here, with it being only £15 I picked this one. The perfume again is from Tkmaxx, but thankfully my boyfriend was being a star and treated me. Overall I was pretty impressed with Tkmaxx, its not normally a place I shop, but it’s one of the few shops we have in Kendal so I don’t have much choice but to try it now.
The beauty products, are all form Boots, and I’m pleased to say they were discounted or on offer. However it seems that doesn’t stop me spend any less money, I just end up buying more! The Maybelline products were my best bargain as they had an offer on where all Maybelline products were 2 for £10, so I pretty much got an item free! I’ve never come across such a good offer before, and was hugely impressed. The
Soap and Glory products are some that I have wanted to try for a while, and as it was buy one get one half price I indulged and added to my huge Soap and Glory collection at home. The Rimmel products were both reduced, the powder was just needed, and the primer is something I have been wanting to try. I have been struggling with my foundation recently; it hits about 3 o clock in the afternoon and my makeup has slid right off my face, so I’m going to try using a primer and see if it will help make my make up last at least till the end of the working day. I started with a cheap one, and if this doesn’t work will venture into more expensive territory, but expect a review in a few weeks.
Cuuuute shirts lady!! x x
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Yes I have also been a little indulgent. I think it's the change of the season thing.Mom Fitness Journal | Girlie Blog Seattle | Cheap Makeup Reviews
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I Love the bags, great haul =) I too love my blazers, they have some really pretty ones in Bershka, and we do in fact have a Pull and Bear in the UK (Stratford Westfield, White City Westfield & Oxford Street) ^_^Your Newest follower, http://www.sally-x.blogspot.co.uk
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Oh and The Body Shop have a 'Skin Reviver' which acts as a primer from their Vitamin C range, I shall be reviewing that soon =) x
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Love all of your purchases! I'm in the US and unfortunately we don't have a Zara, but when I visited Spain I'm pretty sure I spent ALL my money there. Lovely blog darling!http://alisvolatpropriisx.blogspot.com/
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what a great little haul!from helen at http://www.thelovecatsinc.com // @thelovecatsincps. enter my giveaway (click one page back) to win a MAC lipstick and 5 models own nail polishes!
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Thanks darling, I love the mint one 😀
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I know… whoops. I'll blame the new season then. New season= new wardrobe 😀
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Thanks darling. Oh well, you learn something new everyday 😀 Thanks so much for following xx
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I will keep an eye out for your review and may give it ago x
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At least you make the most of it when you're in Spain. I think that the one's abroad have a better collection than the one's in the UK sometimes, which is a bit weird xx
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Thanks for your comment lovely, I will check out your blog xx
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You have some lovely things there, i love the bags! I love soap and glorys greatest scrub, really makes your face glow after using it!Please check out my blog 🙂 http://www.georgamcilroy.blogspot.co.ukxx
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I use No Clogs Allowed too! The self heating thing is a bit weird but other than that i quite like it. Some lovely things you've bought :)New outfit post!http://laurenjadem.blogspot.co.uk
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I love Soap and Glory so much,definitely one of my favourite brands. I will check out your blog, I always read those blogs who take the time to comment 😀 xxx
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I've only used it once but enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing the results 😀 thanks for your comment xx
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Everything looks great! 🙂 Will be looking forward to your review on the Rimmel Stay Matte powder everyone seems to be raving about! x
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That handbag is perfect! Gorgeous buys. x
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Oh really I hadn't heard much about it, but it does seem to be working 😀
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Thanks darling, I love them both x
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Love the glittery clutch!Now following you,Joxhttp://jo-beautyandthebooks.blogspot.co.uk/
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HAHA I like the title of this post! so funny!Nice shopping!xoxohttp://shinigami-u-openingmymind.blogspot.pt/
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I love it too! So excited to wear it this weekend for the wedding 😀
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Its so true though, I spend my money far too quickly 😀 xx
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Nice haul. Whenever I go shopping I always have that tinge of guilt because it's money I don't have! Love the clutch though! and the bag- Alma
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I know, but it feels so good at time 😀
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