Wednesday 14 March 2012

London Haul!

Hello!
Here is my 2nd post out of 3 from my London trip! This one is my haul. I didn't buy a lot but I thought I would show you anyway!

All items will have links (if I can find them online!) and I did buy all of these with my own money!




Eric Snook

I love the tube, I have no idea why I just find it all fascinating. When I saw this in a toy/joke shop in Covent Garden called Eric Snook. This mug was £4.99. Bargain! 


Playsuit from Forever 21
We then headed to Oxford Street and of course it would've been rude not to pop into Forever 21. Seeing as there is only 3 stores in the UK, I couldn't say no. I was looking for something to wear for the Conran event later that evening and picked this playsuit up. I looked at the price and it read £11.50. I couldn't believe it! I love it. You can glam it up or dress it down, it's perfect. The back has 2 holes cut out to make it stand out. I can't find it online but it's definitely in store.

Jumper from River Island

I then popped into River Island. In my local one in Norwich I have seen this jumper and always wished I had it. At £30 it's not cheap. I bought it in Oxford Street but wasn't so sure. In the end I didn't like the material and at £30, I could buy something better off so I took it back. The material can very easily snag so I didn't want to spend £30 on it. I thought I'd show you anyway!
I did also buy some earrings which were £1.50 but I will show them to you in an OOTN. 

Topshop bundle

I then went into Topshop, amazing as it is both my cousin and I got lost plenty of times! I needed some tights to go with my playsuit so I picked up some 80 den for £6. I usually buy my tights from Primark and you can definitely tell the difference. These ones are so soft although they did have a small hole in after just 1 use which sucked. I needed a new make up bag that could fit into my bag. My Ted Baker one is too big and really could do with a wash so I picked up this one. I can't find it online but it's available in stores for £8. 

Highlighter in Sunbeam from Topshop

As you may know, I love my YouTube beauty/fashion guru's. While reading Ghostparties blog, I clicked on the link to her YouTube and found a Favourites video mentioning the Topshop highlighter. As you can see from the swatch, it is very pigmented but can be blended VERY easily. I LOVE the Topshop make up packaging, it stands out from the rest of your make up. It definitely bounces off of the light perfectly to give you a lovely glow. At £9-£10, it will definitely last a long time!


Skater dress from Topshop

Before I went to London, I was trying to piece together outfits for the Conran event. I love the style of the ever popular skater dress and I picked this one from Topshop. Usually being £20, they have a campaign on at the moment where you can save £5 and it is currently £15. A bargain for Topshop! You can dress this down with an oversized cardigan or dress it up with a blazer. Very verstile.


I didn't spend too much considering I took back the jumper. Overall I am quite good with my money. I tend not to go under a certain limit in my bank account which then limits me. At least I know that I have money if I ever need it.

Random question, do you prefer the text to be centered or to the left?

What do you think of the purchases? Anything catch your eye?





6 comments:

  1. That Topshop highlighter looks gorgeous! Very unusual, does it read as yellow on the face as in the pan? Also, I love that River Island jumper, looks so cozy. Fab blog post, hauls are my favorites.
    Love
    gabriellasofia
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  2. Great haul! makes me want to go shopping!

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  3. @gabriellasofia It is lovely! I also have Benefit's Girl Meets Pearl too so it's nice to swap to a powder highlighter. I will be doing an OOTN post from the Conran event and I am wearing it then. It's quite subtle on the skin and it also says on the back to 'lightly dust' the product onto your face. If you tap it onto your face then lightly rub it in, it isn't too yellow and comes up more gold and then it looks very natural. It also catches the light amazingly well! :)

    @Kim Hahaaa!! Go shopping! ;)

    x

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  4. Ahhh I love the tube memorabilia (is that the word? haha) I have a tea towel with the map on, and it NEVER gets used! Purely for decoration :P haha
    I love the topshop highlighter, Its amazing, but for some stupid reason I gave mine away to my sister :S errrrr why!? hha
    xxx

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  5. I love the tube mug, i used to love the tube but I've developed a fear of it! I'm fine when i'm there though! x

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  6. I love the top shop highlighter! I swatched it the other day and fell in love!

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