Another mini haul...

I was recently shopping again, (I have a problem) and I decided to pick up a few bits from Boots.. (They seriously need me as a representative or something at this stage!) and also from Penneys/Primark.

Real Techniques Core Collection: I have been wanting to pick this product up for an absolute age! I already own the Real Techniques stippling brush and I love it. It applies my foundation perfectly and its just amazing overall. After watching Pixiwoos videos (for about two or three years now) I was delighted when Samantha launched her own brush range. I just knew they had to be good. Watching Sam and Nic's tutorials made me crave the buffing brush. Whenever they would use this brush to apply their foundation they would look flawless. I needed this in my life. I had spotted the core collection (a collection of base brushes) months ago but I could not justify the €28.99 price tag. In the end though I decided to bite the bullet and just go for it. I am so glad I did. I have only tried the buffing brush and the contour brush that comes with the kit and I adore both of them.(It also comes with a detailer brush for concealer or lipstick and a flat foundation brush) The contour brush is perfect for getting really sculpted cheeks, something I love doing. The buffing brush also lives up to my expectations of being perfect. I can honestly say that I would highly recommend this kit especially to anyone who is starting out in makeup as there is also an eye kit you can pick up for around the same price.

Rimmel Wake me up Foundation: I was on the hunt for a darker foundation as I have been wanting to start tanning like a mad yoke! As I am so fair my regular foundation just would not do. I have heard great reviews about this foundation from people such as Zoe (Zoella) and Tanya (Pixi2woo). They both love this foundation and claim it makes their skin look amazing (which it does) so I decided it would be a great one to try out. It cost around €9.95 I believe in my Boots and the only downside would be the colour range. There was literally four shades for me to choose from. In the end though I picked the shade "True Ivory" which looks as though it will match me once I am tanned. One other thing I am slightly worried about is I detect it has some light shimmer in it, which would be the reason it makes you all glowy and nice, but as I have combination skin I am worried it might make me look oily.. Never a great look. Once I have started using it more I will have a better, more in depth review for you all.

Essence Waterproof Liquid Liner/Catrice Waterproof Liquid Liner: OMG. Amazing. I think both of these cost me around €1.49 in Penneys and my god they are fab! Such amazing quality for so little cash! Both liners are black, waterproof liquid liners. Liquid liner is my favourite to use as I have oily eyelids and it does not smudge or move on me unlike gel liners. These liners are super waterproof and I still have a small amount left on my hand three days after swatching them! (Yes I wash.)They are just that good. Up until I had discovered these liners, the L'Oreal Linear Intense liner was my all-time fave. That retails for about €9, and the nib is also quite flimsy compared to these two. I usually end up messing my liner because I find the nib too long on the L'Oreal one but the Catrice and essence ones have shorter, stiffer tips which are perfect for creating that cat eye effect. Amazing!

Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencils: I have an addiction to anything turquoise or blue. I love it. When I spotted these two Essence Pencil liners I just had to have them. I swatched them in the store and I thought that they were really pigmented for again, around €1.49. The two shades I picked up were 17 Tu Tu Turquoise and 09 Cool Down. I have not tried them on my eyes yet but I will add in a picture of the swatches down below.

Mini Penneys Haul.

Finally I am back. I am aware that I have been a bit AWOL recently, but I haven't really been interested in blogging too much and I have just been happy reading other peoples blogs. I am back though and I am hoping that I will keep up the blogging as I do want to get back into it. So the first thing I decided I would write about was the items I have recently purchased from Penneys (Primark). I have not been in Penneys in ages and I was so excited to go there yesterday afternoon. I had imagined all the amazing new stock they would have in, new clothes, shoes, jewellery! Alas this was not the case. I felt I had seen everything before, the jewelery has been the same for about three months now. Dissapointed. I did manage to find a few nice things though, and even one from the mens section. Whenever I am in Penneys I always always start in the shoe section. Now as its summer time (I have yet to see any sun) there is a tonne of cute flip flops and sandals stacked high on the shelves of Penneys. The first thing I picked up were these shoes. So. Freaking. Cute.







These are possibly my all time favourite shoes this year. I love the colour and the print is so Cath Kidston and I absolutely love it. And the best part is they were only four euro :) BARGAIN. The next two items I picked up were hoodies. I adore wearing hoodies on a daily basis to keep my self warm during those chilly days in Ireland and when im having a lazy day in with my boyfriend. The first one I picked up was a navy speckled one from the mens section. It was only €14. I was instantly drawn to it as it reminded me of the American Apparel hoodies that cost of this one.I love it.





The second hoodie I picked up is my fave. Its such a nice colour and so summery that I had to have it. It was only a bargainous €10. Love it!



Next up I purchased a pyjamas set. Its basically a shorts and vest combo in the nicest colour ever. I picked this up because in July I will be going on a mini break with my boyfriend to the beach so decided these would be perfect. I especially love the cute saying on the front.

Last but not least was this handbag. I was in need of a new handbag in a neutral shade as I had never purchased one before. This is one of my favorite types of handbags, the ones with short handles and a long strap. Super cute I must say. I decided to pick it up in this grey shade as I thought it would stay cleaner longer than the cream version they had. This handbag was only €11 which was not too expensive. I think I will get great wear out of this and I am sure it will go with absolutely everything.





A closer look at the gold detailing on the bag.



So there you have it. All of my purchases from Penneys. Nothing too exciting but still some cute pieces. Hope you enjoyed reading and I will try my best to keep posting. :) BTW excuse the picture layout and writing being messed up I cannot fix it.. :(

Primark Nail Polish - Who knew it would be this good?

Hey guys! So I was shopping recently in Penneys (Primark whatever) and I came across their range of nail polishes. I have two polishes from them from a while back, one from their Glo baby glo nail polishes (which glow under UV light and look so cool) and one of their Anjelica nail polishes. I adore the Glo one, its super opaque, creamy and a lovely polish to work with. On the other hand the Anjelica one I purchased was not so good. It was watery and came out a horrible colour. I had purchased what I thought was a nice orange called Hip Hop, but once applied to your nails it turns a gross neon pink colour which was not what I had wanted. This put me of purchasing any other colours from this line, until I came across what I think is their Spring/Summer collection. This collection has the most gorgeous pastel shades ever! Yellow, pink, orange and blue, I love them! I picked up four, a blue, a purple, pink and a coral colour.

Glo Baby Glo Polish

Here are the colours from the spring collection that I picked up.

So there you have it guys, I would highly recommend you check these polishes out they are amazing and I love them! I am currently wearing sorbet on my nails and its such a pretty color and compliments my skin tone well. I hope you guys enjoyed this and I will be back soon with a mini nail polish haul! Bye guys :)