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New Purchases Show & Tell – July 2017

August 11, 2017 No Comments

I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I started this series! My New Purchases Show & Tell July 2017 officially marks the series’ first anniversary and yes, I have decided to celebrate. (By hosting a giveaway competition no less – keep reading to find out how you can enter!)

This month I had my boyfriends 30th birthday (yes the big 3-0!). After much planning (and sneaking around), his parents and I managed to create a 30th birthday photo book! It was such a great present to make and I couldn’t wait to see the look on his face when I finally gave it to him.

Other than that, I’ve been making the usual I-probably-shouldn’t-be-spending-money-on-this purchases… So let’s delve in!

New Purchases Show & Tell July 2017

Truprint Photo Book – 26 seconds in
Okay so I’ve already gushed about this, but I’m honestly quite pleased on how it turned out. I think this makes a great gift idea for those big birthdays, or even other occasions in fact. Using Truprint was easy as there’s pre-arranged layouts you can drop your photos into. You can add text, illustrations and filters too and it is so much quicker than making a homemade scrapbook!

ASOS Flery Leather Flat Sandals – 1:19 minutes in
Is it just me who’s been putting off wearing sandals? I just felt my feet looked weird flat and I’d never give up my comfy trainers. However, when the weather really heated up a month of so ago, even my trainers were too hot to wear. I caved in and you know what, sandals are so much cooler (I know, shock) and I guess my exposed feet don’t look that weird when they’re flat?

TopShop Bag -1:57 minutes in
How classy is this bag? I picked this up in the TopShop sale in store, I can’t find it on the website. I find I wear these over the shoulder bags the most and this one is a great size for my essentials; namely my purse (it’s a massive one), phone and keys!

H&M Short Shorts – 2:26 minutes in
I tend to show off the cute dresses, going out outfits and fashionable clothes I buy in my New Purchases Show & Tell series. But lo and behold – a casual just-for-round-the-house item has finally made it in! If I’m not planning to see another human being ALL DAY then this is something I tend wear with a t-shirt. Ahh, so comfy.

H&M Spotted Dress – 2:43 minutes in
H&M have really hooked me back in recently, in a big way. As I’ve said previously on this series, I felt for a long time I just wasn’t inspired by any of their clothes. But now things have changed and they’re going back up in my standards! I think this dress is just so cute, and it was only £14.99. (!)

ASOS PETITE Mini Tea Dress – 2:58 minutes in
I feel like if you don’t snatch something up on ASOS lately then you’re chance is gone! ASOS must be doing seriously well atm… Anyway, I’m probably not short of your typical floral dress, but I bought one just in case and I feel like I could wear this to work too.

ASOS PETITE Denim Shirt – 3:16 minutes in
I have been on the hunt for a denim shirt for what feels like an age. I’ve tried plenty on, but just felt like I got a bit fussy with them. I didn’t want any embellishments, frays or crazy embroidery… and ASOS once again delivered. (The next day too!)

GIVEAWAY & Next Month…

Right, onto the GOOD stuff! As I’ve been dutifully filming and blogging my series for a year now, I want to mark the anniversary with a celebratory giveaway! I’m giving away a £30 Spotify voucher (which I know doesn’t sound like much, but that’s 3 months of Spotify Premium people!)

To enter: please comment on my New Purchases Show & Tell July 2017 video here – and that’s it! If you’re not sure what to comment I have asked for which item you’ve enjoyed the most watching in this WHOLE series. Or you could recommend me something you think I might like?

Plus, I’ll give you an extra chance of winner if you’re a reader of my blog – comment here too for an extra entry! The winner will be announced in my next New Purchases Show & Tell video and over on my Facebook page. (Link below if you haven’t done so yet!)

As we’re already well into “next month”, I have a pretty good idea on what is coming up – WEDDING GUEST DRESSES! And spray tans…

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New Purchases Show & Tell – March 2017

April 7, 2017 No Comments

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Spring has sprung, sort of, and it’s time for my New Purchases Show & Tell March 2017! It’s around the time of year I usually start daydreaming about warmer days ahead and what I might plan for summer…

I’ve certainly done the daydreaming part, as for summer plans there is a little something I’ve planned and purchased this month. Find out below!

New Purchases Show & Tell March 2017

If my video isn’t NSFW then no worries, I’ve written a list below about what appears in my video.

Stardew Valley – 18 seconds in
I had no other option but to talk about this game first – as if my video thumbnail isn’t obvious enough! I downloaded my first ever game from Steam, which is very exciting! Way back on Playstation 1 and 2 I loved the Harvest Moon games and I miss them sorely. So a work friend recommended me Stardew Valley, a game that’s apparently better than them both! I know, quite a statement. I’m enjoying it so far though and it was only £10! Downloadable for both Mac and PC.

Gorillaz / Demon Dayz Festival tickets – 1:41 minutes in
Okay, this is what I was talking about in regards to making the first of my summer plans. When I first heard news of this gig I had to get my hands on tickets. Margate is just a stones throw away for me so how could I not go to the town’s, or even the county’s, biggest gig of the YEAR?! It’s going to be awesome and I’ll try my best to vlog it.

TopShop PETITE Bow Back Body – 2:40 minutes in
…and the remaining New Purchases Show & Tell items don’t seem quite as exciting after that! This top was another bargain winner for me, I tried it on in Oxford Street’s TopShop and wasn’t convinced to spend £24 on it. I then saw it in the sale not too long after and whipped it up. All I need now is some matching ballerina-like pumps!

Zara Floral Lace Top (not exact name) – 3:06 minutes in
The same day I luckily got the chance to stroll around Oxford Street I’d ventured into Zara too, which seems like a shop I haven’t been into for a long time. I spotted this on the Last Chance to Buy rail and thought it looked too pretty to miss. I think it’s definitely versatile as a ‘nice top’ for festival season and the boho trend.

H&M Basics Jumper (again not exact name) – 3:37 minutes in
Lately the weather has been quite sunny, so I feel a bit silly showing this to you. But, at the time of purchase it was rainy and summer, or spring even, still felt a long while off. Big chunky and cosy jumpers are probably the clothing item I wear the most, so buying one more can’t hurt right?

Next month…

In last month’s New Purchases Show & Tell I did set out to buy some Nars make up. As you can see that didn’t happen, so it’s now moved over to this month’s list instead.

I also mentioned that I was tempted by a GHD curling tong, as I’m growing my hair longer I really want to master the art of waves. I do have my own curling tongs already but they just don’t seem to cut it (and GHD have never let me down).

Hopefully next month I would have made a few more summer plans too. Only time will tell!

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New Purchases Show & Tell – February 2017

March 3, 2017 No Comments

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I’m onto the next New Purchases Show & Tell February 2017 already! Other than Valentine’s Day, I can’t say a great deal has happened this month but it’s flown by.

I’ve been keeping up my promise (not only to me, but to you too) to try and buy things that are more varied in the hopes of making this series a little more interesting…

New Purchases Show & Tell February 2017

Now for the detail!

So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson – 21 seconds in
As I mentioned in the video, this was quite an interesting read particularly aimed at social media. Albeit in a negative light, it’s really incredible how our life online can affect everything around us. It’ll make you think twice the next time you tweet about anything. Fact.

H&M iPhone 6/6s Phone Case – 1:23 minutes in
One Saturday I was standing in the queue at H&M when, all of a sudden, I was drawn to this very phone case! Don’t laugh at me, I try to be all professional on the outside, but on the inside I still like pink, glittery cute things. The fact I’ve had so many compliments on this phone case proves I’m not the only one too!

Benefit They’re Real Mascara! – 2:14 minutes in
As if I need to add more detail about this mascara, everyone already knows this mascara! I received a tester a long time ago once upon a Birchbox. I remember being impressed then, so I picked it up on a whim.

Clinque Line Smoothing Concealer – 2:31 minutes in
If you’ve read my Clinque Airbrush Concealer review then you’ll already know why I’ve picked this up. This is such a creamy concealer, which I hope to post a full review on soon.

Clinque Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser – 2:42 minutes in
This was not on my shopping list whatsoever, but one of those Clinque ‘free gift bag’ deals were on! I’m so glad I gave this a shot, I might even be as bold to claim it’s replaced my favourite ever tinted moisturiser. It provides a really lovely finish and feels weightless. A full review might be in the pipeline for this too, I love it!

Urban Decay Naked 3 eyeshadow palette – 3:05 minutes in
*choir voices sing!* Oh yes, as I mentioned in my previous New Purchases Show & Tell blog post for January, I was planning a trip to an Urban Decay counter this month and that I did! I had a £50 Debenhams voucher to spend and I just had to buy an Urban Decay eyeshadow palette, but which one? After some deliberation between this and the smokey eye palette, I opted for the safer, everyday colours bet. I can’t wait to get started with this!

Spornette 3″ Provo Collection Round Brush – 4:14 minutes in
Everyone’s raving about the Wet Brush at the moment and I’m sorry to say I haven’t tried it. I am, however, trying this – a real boar bristled brush. After seeing a friend’s amazingly silky hair and her swearing by this brush, I had to get it. Update soon!

Topshop PETITE Red Spot Mini Tea Dress – 5:17 minutes in
Another month, another Topshop dress. Topshop are just so on it right now with dresses, I need to stop checking the app before I buy the whole petite range! This dress is just lovely though, and I think I can definitely wear it now and when the weather gets a bit warmer too.

Next Month…

I’ve always wanted to try Nars and their foundations, so I’m planning a trip to a Nars counter sometime this month. I know I made a few beauty purchases this time and I want to keep this varied, so I will be on the lookout for other things other than make up. (Remember: recommendations always welcome!)

Other than that, I’ve been recommended a game I might like… the only game I’ve included in this series is an app. This game, however, is a PC/Mac game – but more on that come the end of March!

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New Purchases Show & Tell – November 2016

December 2, 2016 No Comments

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And there I was last month thinking ‘I bet my New Purchases Show & Tell November 2016 will be full of Christmas gifts…’

Sorry to disappoint anyone – but it’s not. I haven’t even begun Christmas shopping yet – which is very unlike me!

So if like me, you’re inevitably leaving it to the last minute and want to spend a little more on yourself first watch my video below!

H&M Jumper – 31 seconds in
I’m so happy I spotted this, it’s reignited my fondness for H&M’s budget friendly clothes. Despite being under a tenner, the quality of material isn’t too bad and I really love the mixture of colour.

Orelia Flat Heart Stud Earrings – 1:04 minutes in
Everytime I seem to browse the jewellery on ASOS Orelia always catches my eye. Delicate yet still quite cute, I couldn’t resist getting these when they were on offer.

ASOS PETITE Lisbon Mid Rise Jeans in Blackened Oxblood – 1:25 minutes in
I’ve been wanting a pair of dark red jeans for a while now. These jeans, however, did not look quite the colour I was expecting them to be. I ordered anyway, as they were close enough and then got another shock when they arrived! They’re more s dark purple kind of red, which is not really representative from the website photos. But, I like them anyway. (And they’re a really good fit!)

Miss Selfridge PETITE Lace Sleeve Top – 2:00 minutes in
Something I don’t usually go for, but I decided to follow my inner boho Alexa Chung wannabe voice! Boho will definitely make a comeback next spring/summer people, you heard it here first people…

Miss Selfridge PETITE Floral Kimono – 2:35 minutes in
Okay, so if I was following my inner boho voice with the previous Miss Selfridge top then maybe I was following my inner geisha for this one? Another item for both warm and cold weather, which adds a touch of class to casual outfits. And it was in the sale.

Dorothy Perkins Petite Wine Velvet Pinafore Dress – 2:59 minutes in
Pinafore dresses are definitely the dresses of the season right now, although I’ve loved them for years. I can’t help but notice the abundance of choice in pinafore dresses we’ve had this autumn/winter. Nor can I seem to be able to resist this burgundy colour in clothing, have you noticed?!

Dorothy Perkins Petite Grey Herringbone Trousers – 3:21 minutes in
I bought these on a whim, thinking I’d end up returning them. However, low and behold I was actually impressed with the fit, which is not too tight and the comfort level. They’re also perfect height wise for shorter than average people (like me).

Phillip Kingsley One More Day Dry Shampoo – 3:41 minutes in
Extortionate for dry shampoo, I know. I would have never considered buying it if I hadn’t tried a sample first. Fantastic at refreshing hair and doesn’t leave any ‘grit’. A dry shampoo that actually cleans, rather than texturises.

NUXE Crème Prodigieuse – 4:32 minutes in
I only received this in my Birchbox at the beginning of this month, which should tell you how much I was impressed with it! It calms redness wonderfully and provides a pretty decent base for make up too.

Next month I promise I should have some Christmas gifts to talk about, to give you all any last minute ideas!

Until then, as always please feel free to leave any recommendations based on what I’ve been buying in the comments section below.

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