Hauling...=)

Hello

So recently I went shopping=) Yayyyy...i do buy a lot but I have a shopping addiction hence need to fuel this...or not! But I have been very good and didnt buy anything apart from the essentials in May, but when I got money in June...i was hitting the shops=D! And I also got a job...which will no doubt just further fuel my shopping...yayyyyy!

Ok so to start!

I went to H&M, which I love...mainly as in the nearest city they have opened two brand new HUGE stores...which are soooo nice! Hence I utilise these. I was actually in looking for a deckchair I had seen in their festival line but instead found a nice pair of white denim shorts. They are a boyfriend fit so they dont look tacky and just look very fresh and crisp. They are extra baggy on me as I need to buy a size 14 in H&M bottoms, which fits ok at the waist but its loose on my thighs =(!

Then I went to Boots as I love beauty products! There were three things I actually needed! I picked up the Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse Makeup in Fair SPF20, to use as a lighter base in the summer. So far I've used this as a base with concealer and mineral foundation over it...as the coverage isn't the best! Then I needed new mascara...so I got the Rimmel Sexy Curves, but accidentally got it in Brown/Black 002! But it is a good mascara=)! Then I got the Dream Matte Powder from Maybelline in 01 Rose Nude, which is a very light colour! I got this as it is a new release here in the UK and I remember Fafinettex3 using this in one of her videos and recommending it!




Then I saw something exciting =)! I have heard on YouTube for ages now about ecotools brushes, which I believe you can purchase at CVS in the States. I didn't think they stocked them over the pond but to my surprise I found them in Boots!!! I really needed a new blush/powder brush...so I picked up:

ecotools Bamboo Powder Brush-£8.99

ecotools Bamboo Blush Brush-£7.99

I must say these brushes are really nice, very soft and pick up the right amount of product. I would definetly say try them and I may even try some more! However they in my opinion are quite pricey for "drugstore" makeup!

Next I went to Primark! Haven't just randomly bought things there in ages, but this is in fact where I got a job and I wanted an outfit to wear to my induction day! I chose this really cute spotty dress (£9) made out of really light jersey fabric...which like most outfits I will wear with either sandals or ballet pumps and a cardigan!

Then I got this top/dress...well maybe tunic! It is a crazy patterned piece and I thought it would be cute for layering etc...but in reality it looks odd on me. The neckline is really unflattering and tbh I dont think it would flatter any bust! But...it was £7.50...though I will still be returning it!

Then I needed new denim shorts! So i got these turn ups for £9, however i think they are the type where the pocket bag hangs below the hem...which I am not sure on...so I may lower the turn ups slightly! But they are nice and really comfy=)

Pattern on the sticky out pockets-cute?!!




Then today I had ordered two items from MAC online...so was excited for that=)

Ok shoot me...I really wanted something from the To the Beach collection, because it is such cute packaging! But I really dont have just a plain pink lipgloss, and they are one of the cheapest items...so I picked up Easy Lounger Lipglass! Its really sparkly and just slightly warms the lip, but I wouldnt say it is unique or a stand out but I needed the colour so I love it!

I couldn't light my face well...so you can see the general gloss effect!

It isn't really this brown...more just light pink...with a fleck of warmth!

Lastly, I have seen several reviews on YouTube of the Instant Chic Sheertone Blush from the Pret a Papier collection. It is a really pretty warm peach with hints of pink! It doesn't show up amazingly on the skin and I am super pale, so if you have darker skin it may not work for you! But you can definetly build it up and it creates a perfect summer, coral-y cheek! And I loveee blusher...its my favourite makeup item...i think!

Crappy Swatches! Blusher is quite accurate though and the gloss is pretty sheer!!!

Ok ramble over! Hope you enjoyed if it wasnt too long winded! I think I'll start doing a random favourite at the end of my blogs=) Just now...it is the Shaytards...if you dont know who they are just type it into youtube and enjoy!!!

See you later

Love Gillian

xxx