Haul #3 - Recen Buys

Dove: Intense Repair Shampoo&Conditioner

I did a mini review on my April Favourite for those who haven't read click here! 

Dove: Nourishing Oil Care Conditioner 

I see this in Morrisons while shopping with my mum a couple of days ago, and as I'm sure you know I'm a huge fan of Dove products so trying out their new lines is always exciting! I use heated tools on my hair pretty much everyday so when I read this was a nourishing oil care conditioner I knew it was right up my street. I used it this morning and was pleasantly surprised to see the two-toned creamy formula, the gold stripe is a weightless Nutri-Oil treatment to deeply nourish & replenish essential nutrients, that leaves NO GREASINESS. The white stripe is the conditioner that seals cuticles to lock in nourishment and smooth frizz. I like that it is thick and creamy as I feel it's like a hair mask and really is working it's magic, the bottle reads and recommends leaving for 1 mins and then rinse, however I left for 3 mins and then rinsed as I wanted deep nourishment! You apply your shampoo as usual but use this instead of your conditioner. I will be doing a full review once I've given it a longer trial. 

Glow 'N' Go

I've heard a few great things about this product, firstly how fast working your tan appears, secondly how fast it dries and thirdly the 'to die for' smell!! The only way I can describe the smell is, pinacalder! Now imagine that girls, for those who don't know that smell next time you go to a cocktail bar order one and that's what this self tanner smells like.. beats the biscuit type smell the others carry. I'm yet to test this promising tanner, If it test well then there will be a full review and pictures to follow. 

If anyone has already tested this let me know how you got on with it??

James London: Roller Bristle Brush

I already own 1 of these, but with my holiday coming up I thought I'd treat myself to a brand new one, besides I'm to lazy to pull all the red mess out of my old 1. Why a roller bristle brush? Cause it's easier to get a lift in my hair when blow drying and helps tame this uncontrollable frizz..

Pro Tip: Back Combing Brush

The hunt is over, at last. I have been searching the shops for this type of brush to make lifting my hair from the roots a whole lot easier and when I spotted this at the hair/beauty wholesalers near me I was more than chuffed! At last doing my hair in the mornings is made a little more easier, anything for an extra 5 mins in bed ay girls? ;) 

MAC: Studio fix liquid foundation, NW25

My everyday foundation, I swear by this full coverage finish and love how it makes my skin look. Recently ran out so this is just a replacement, I did a FOTD post here if you want to see how it looks on me combined with the studio fix powder. 

- also girls don't forget 'back to MAC' 

MAC: Blush in Sincere

While picking up my foundation I also wanted to have a nose for a blush that I could also use as a bronzer, giving me a hint of tan without applying to much product. I've done a quick swatch on my hand in the picture above however I don't feel it does the blush justice so I'll try do a FOTD including this.

Topshop: Gold Cross Earrings

I already own a silver pair so why not a gold pair too? :)

So there we have it, my recent beauty buys put into a small haul for you to see what I've been spending my pennies on. There will be a few reviews to follow some of the products included, also I picked up a few clothing pieces which I will upload pictures to, so watch this space.

Have you tried any of these products already??

Natalie xxx

Haul #1 - Summer Bits

 My withdrawal symptoms from shopping are no longer!!

Hey everyone, so i havent been shopping in so long i was starting to have withdrawal symptoms but i cured myself as I recently went to Lakeside and for those who dont know what that is, its a big shopping centre (that always leaves your purse empty, I'm kidding not always)! We did have a few problems driving up there as my brothers car kept playing up, however a 1 bottle of car oil, 4 stop off's and 2 hours later and we arrived saftly THANK THE LORD!! Anyway my holiday is coming around pretty fast and i'm in need of a few more outfits to complete my suitcase, so i've picked up a some summer bits and thought i'd share them with you. Let's get in the summer spirit...

Newlook, RiverIsland, Primark, H&M, H&M

Flower Print Dress: Newlook £29.99

This dress screams 'summertime', with the daisy flower texture all over just makes it look really girlie and pretty which is right up my street. At first I was worried about the waist band and just where about it would pull me in but I must say it does look very flattering. The back view was also pleasantly surprising, the small white buttons join the back part together and the cut out triangle that sits at the bottom of your back is also a cute touch, styling my hair in an 'up-do' would be a good idea just so you can show off all the detail on the dress. After trying it on in the fitting rooms and seeing the price i knew the dress was coming on holiday with me.. 

The view from the back.

White Print Cut Out Back Shirt Dress: RiverIsland £30.00

I'm a huge online shopper as well as scowling the shops, I check all the websites maybe 3-4 times a week to see what's the latest and I've had my eye on this dress for a while now. I'm really into shirt dresses at the moment as I'm a fan of collars so with that and the print of the dress it had my attention. I wasn't sure if it would look right on me as I haven't managed to blast the love handles just yet.. I was thinking maybe it would look better on more slim figures, however the shopaholic inside me said 'what the heck buy it anyway Nat' so I did!! I purchased it without trying it on which I don't advise but in this case it didn't turn out too bad, I quite like the dress on me even if it did take a little persuasion from my mum, but once paired with the right jewellery and shoes I'm sure I'll love it even more. Like the white dress from Newlook this also has a cut out back just slightly different, it's placed further up the back center but level with the under arm but again I've put a picture below showing you. 

The cut out detail from the back

Black Sheer Detailed Collar Shirt: Primark £10.00

I think we all know what drew me to this purchase, the collar and the price!! Okay so its not the most ideal thing to take on holiday because it's black but I actually don't own any black tops so I couldn't resist it. I've been told they do other colours but I only saw 1 other which was a nude/pinky shade with the gold buttons and detailed collar, Let me know if you have any other colours?

Collar detail

Shorts: H&M £19.99

I receive a catalogue of the new collections through the post from H&M and these shorts were and instant favourite when flicking through. The sheer material and loose fitting are really flattering for those who aren't keen on the tops of their legs. Let me know if you'd like to see a post on different ways I'd style these shorts?

Mint Green Basic Dress: H&M £12.99

I LOVE THE COLOUR MINT!! Recently I've been buying and wearing lots of this colour however non of it is for my holiday, Yes I know its very basic but the exposed zip on the back gave me the idea to dress it up with gold jewellery and some cute sandals or if that doesn't work I could dress it down and wear it around the pool and believe me it looks much better on than hanging in this picture. The bottom of the dress sits just above the knee and is pretty nice fitting depending on what size you get also it does come in others so see what takes your fancy, I just think I'm going to have fun messing around and see what works well with the dress. 

So there's a few of my buy's from shopping the other day, hope it gets you in the summer spirit like it did me.

What are your recent purchases for the sunshine??

Natalie xxx