A little haul.

I've been a little naughty and spent a little money when I'm supposed to be saving for summer...oops.
I couldn't resist any longer!
I'll start on my little haul :)


It doesn't look too bad does it?

I'll start with the boring, I bought jogging bottoms...because, well I needed some!
Since I've been at uni I've been on a search for socially acceptable jogging bottoms. Now, I've conquered my fear and now wander round my flat and down to morrisons with no make up on and looking like a tramp, but socially acceptable clothes are a must...so I don't look like an actual chav tramp, just a tramp in disguise.
So I bought these ones in Peacocks, and I actually really love them.
They're cropped cuffed in a dark grey colour with 'Brooklyn NY-72' printed on the side.
I've mentioned before but the idea of cropped or turned up bottoms always led me to believe you'd have cold ankles.. but I think I'm right. But is that gonna stop me? No sir.


Sorry for the awful lighting- I had to take the picture with my curtains closed cause I was going to put them on once I'd photographed them. And I didn't fancy people seeing me half naked.
(They're actually so comfy...and only chilly ankles so far!)
I bought these for £10 in Peacocks, but £9 with Student Discount.

On to the more interesting things...
I've been on the lookout for a pair of these for SO long, and I wanted them so much, I actually paid £18 for them (£16.20 with SD), which is a lot more than I would normally pay, but like I said, I couldn't resist.


From the Topshop website!

They're 'Black Heavy Weight Leggings'.
Now I'm someone who fully believes 'Leggings aren't trousers', wear a long top, fine- I just don't want to see your underwear. And I'd LOVE to show everyone who chooses to show off their backside in see-through leggings these ones. They're really really thick, almost like trousers. 

I'd seen a lot of negative reviews about their sizes, but a size 8 fits me perfectly, the legs are pretty long though..and I don't consider myself that short either.
Now I've got to buy a couple more dresses to go with them...oh well! ;)

After seeing the Blogging world rave about this product, I gave in.
It's Ultrabland from Lush! I know so many people that speak very highly of it, I'm planning on doing a mini review after I've used it for while to let you know my thoughts, but from the past 3 days I've used it - it really is amazing to remove my makeup!
We don't have a Lush in Bangor (where I'm at uni) so whilst I was at home for a bit, I got persuaded to buy it!
It was a combination of Bloggers who persuaded me.
Becca at 'back for tea' wrote a really interesting post ages ago, but it's stuck in my mind ever since I read it. Read it here. She made a very good point that when your make up remover stings, you're basically rubbing unknown chemicals into your face, which is probably doing you more harm than good. (Becca works at LUSH, she knows what she's talking about)
And Caroline at 'GirlyGirlvsWorld' wrote a really good tutorial about how she uses Ultrabland. Read it here, and that just tipped me over the edge...and I bought it :)



Next up, I guess I'm kinda cheating here...cause 2 of them were free with magazines. But I'll go ahead and show them too


L-R
The Body Shop - Lip&Cheek Stain in 'Rose' (I think!!) - this was free with Marie Claire
17 Berry Crush- Lip Stain - It doesn't actually have a colour or number on it. How stupid. £4.99
Liquid and Pencil Eyeliner- Black- free with Company

Swatches are done in the same order, Lip&Cheek stain, Lip stain, Liquid eyeliner, Pencil Eyeliner.




Body Shop Lip Stain (I'm yet to use it on my cheeks)


Berry Crush Lip Stain

The Body Shop Lip Stain doesn't really show up much on camera, but there is a noticeable colour difference on my lips- I think it'd be good for just the day, not sure if I'd use it for a night out. But it's okay for being free.

The Berry Crush Lip Stain is a lovely feminine colour, nothing too light which usually washes me out. The moisturiser on the other end leaves my lips feeling refreshed...stays on a good while too, but hasn't survived eating yet!

Sorry for the pictures too- I wasn't wearing any makeup on the rest of my face, a tramp day.

The free eyeliner is love/hate. I use a liquid liner on a day to day basis as I really don't get on with pencils very well, and I can achieve a better line with liquid (I used Collection 2000 Felt Tip Liner if you're interested). However the liquid part of this eyeliner, I've found, is too wet. Yes that sounds stupid, but it just drips everywhere, definitely not a fan. However I do love the pencil on the other side! I still wouldn't do my main lashes, but it's good for my lower lashes waterline...it's the first pencil eyeliner I've used which stays on all day! Definitely will be using the Pencil.

That was my little haul! I'd like to mention, although I do show my hauls and things, I'm no use at reviews, and know no technical words for beauty items...so this is just a little bit of my opinion.

I'm now back in Bangor for my exams, and writing this blog has been a good little revision break...ahem, an hour of distraction haha.
I have 6 exams in the next 3 weeks, so I will probably be a little quiet!

Hope you're all well...see you on the other side :)

Love, Elizabeth xx