tripped and fell...

I'm one of those people who can't walk out of a shop empty handed ... no, not a total klepto but I do like to buy stuff that I don't need on a regular basis. I get huge cases of buyer's regret but once I've used the eyeshadow/lipbalm/nail polish 3 times I can't really take it back so it goes into my stash.

These however were things I actually need. Sort of.

Nail polish to replace last week's chipped manicure remains and both eyeshadows because I've heard lots of good things about the Maybelline Color Tattoo shadows and I need a highlighter for my brow bone and inner corner. Both of these were pretty much necessities....... yep.

I saw the Maybelline Baby Lips as I was approaching the counter and since it was £2.99 I didn't even care that I don't need it, nor did I know the scent or flavour. All I knew is "OOOOH I WANT THAT TOO!"

Lastly a few bits that actually were kind of necessary - cuticle remover and moisturiser, anti bacterial wipes and some of the brilliant Soap & Glory Heel Genius cream.

I've used everything in these photos at least once already and nothing is disappointing. I'm hoping to review a few of these bits over the week but if there's anything you'd like to see or hear about quickly then let me know in the comments!

New clothes, shoes and kabuki brush! (lots of photos!)

This has got to be the best Saturday shopping result in a few months. Mama and I had some spare time today so we popped into town expecting it to be a standard let's-go-shopping-and-come-home-with-nothing experience. 

Thankfully, it was a let's-go-shopping-and-come-home-with-lots experience! 

River Island was exceptionally kind to me with a pair of pink skinny jeans and a blue/black cardi with gold buttons.

 I wandered into Bank on the off chance that I'd find something in there and my mum picked up this gorgeous jumper! I picked it up in a 14 as I didn't want it to be too "fitted". It's by Blonde + Blonde (found here) and they have some lovely pieces in their collection. I'm going to order this and this next!

After receiving the Mac Prep + Prime translucent powder I thought I'd head in and see if they had a brush they recommend to use with it. I was recommended the 120 which I already have but mine has started malting so she gave me their 182 Kabuki brush which I'll review this week. 

Finally, Topshop was a gem today! After ordering the Vectras in nude to my university address (grr! I'm an idiot sometimes!) I decided to go in store and spend some of my voucher on the black pair. I was going to buy the black pair anyway but now I have one pair to wear in Disneyland next weekend

Aren't they beautiful?!

Anyway, that's today's little share. I'm hoping to get hold of a tripod for my camera to do an outfit photo of what I'm wearing out to my Mum's birthday meal tomorrow (it will consist of most of the items in this post!)

Link me to any of your "Recently Bought" posts, I'd love to see.

Have a lovely Saturday! 

My very own Focco!

Now, I want to start this post with the view that I never buy fake items. I feel like it's a sin, but I'm aware that some people might consider that since I'm now the proud owner of a Focco (faux - Alexander Wang Rocco) bag I'm being a hypocrite. Let me clarify, I'd never buy "Louis Vuitton" from the market stalls, nor would I pay £200 for a fake Chanel quilted bag, but as this bag is completely unbranded I thought I'd give it a whirl. The Rocco retails for $875 on the Alexander Wang Website, and my Focco was £30 from an international eBay seller.

Now for the photos

The bag itself is made from a shiny faux leather material with a cracked appearance. 

It's soft to touch and very light to carry around.

The studs on the bottom of the bag are one of it's main features. They are solid and the same colour as brass. The colour matches the zips on the top and side as well.

The interior is very spacious with an inner zipped pocket, a pocket for a mobile phone (which is small, definitely doesn't fit my iPhone with a case on/any recent Blackberry model) and another slightly larger pocket without a zip. 

The handles are strong and I feel that for £30 I've got more than my money's worth when it comes to this bag. There's one thing it lacks when compared to the original, a shoulder strap, whether it's detachable or not it would be nice to have the option but it's not strictly necessary as the top handles are my preferred choice with any bag.

All in all I'm extremely pleased with this bag and I'd trust this eBay seller if I chose to buy it in another colour.

What do you think about fakes? Would you openly buy a fake item or are you like me? Do you agree with the Focco being unbranded?

xo xo 

Retail Therapy

After work yesterday my mum met me to for a quick shop. We were initially there so I could buy myself some new make-up brush cleaner but as soon as we walked into Debenhams and realised there was a sales event all self-restraint left the building! I left with two bottles of brush cleanser and a whole new Clarins facial cleansing set! Both are wonderful, especially with a discount!

This new range of Clarins "Daily Energiser" products came to £40.50 (normal RRP for all 3 £43.50) so although it's not a huge saving I was pleased as it's the first time I'll have tried these.

Similarly, each bottle of brush cleaner was reduced to £7.65 from £8.50 so another good saving on these products.

After doing the rounds in Debenhams we moved on to Bank where I bought the most B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L coat by Lipsy. Unfortunately I left it at my best friend's house tonight, boo! But thanks to the internet I've got a photo from Bank's website

RRP £80. Found at any Lipsy store, stockist or online.

I bought a couple of basic pieces, a plain black dress and a panelled bodycon skirt which has two gold zips on the front (sounds tacky, really isnt!)

And finally, my  Pièce de résistance;

Sadly, they're not by Jeffrey Campbell and they weren't mega bucks but I think they're beautiful! They're perfect to walk in as the platform only leaves about 2 inches of extra heel and I really, really like them. This pair were £34.99 by Miso. I know a lot of people aren't partial to the real Jeffrey Campbell Lita style but I much prefer this open-toe style as opposed to the lace-up boot. 

To round of a wonderful couple of days of spending my new Ted Baker iPad case arrived! I am absolutely in love with it and it goes perfectly with my purse! 

I might go to my polyvore and make an outfit based around my new clothes, shoes and accessories!

xo xo

New Zara Bag!

On a night when the men of my house have taken over the TV for the England match and my boyfriend is at work.... what better to do than blog about my new, fantastic, beautiful bag from Zara! 

I am 100% in love with it and I want everyone to know!

Purse: Ted Baker £69 (link)

Bag: Zara £29.99 (link)

I took this photo earlier in the week when I was thinking of doing a "What's In My Bag" post but I realised after I'd taken it that I only had my purse and my car keys in there after work!

I bought the bag last week for £29.99 and I've used it every day since. I love the cream and brown together and the little gold studs and clasps on the handles really compliment it. It's a size "medium" but I'd say it's smaller than most of my other bags. Saying that, I took it to Ikea with me yesterday and came home having managed to fit in an alarm clock in as well as the rest of my day-to-day items (phone, purse, keys, sunglasses and make-up bag) so it's by no means small. 

It also has a shoulder strap as well as the top handles so you can wear it either way depending on your preference. The base is the same brown leather-esque material as the handles so you don't have to worry about getting dirty marks on the bottom when you put it down.

I've had compliments on it since I bought it and I always say where I bought it from incase they're after it. 

It comes with either brown detailing or black/charcoal detailing. My decision was based on what it would look best with in my wardrobe!

Are there any bags you think are a must have this Autumn??

xo xo