Beauty Bargains at Superdrug and Boots

Popped down to my local shopping centre with my mum earlier on today and thought i'd put up what i purchased.

Nothing special or amazing, apart from the prices which i'll get on to further down, but sometimes it's nice to just see what the shops have in stock and window shop instead of purchasing loads (which i wish i could do and subsequently have to stop myself from doing when i go shopping).

You're probably thinking why I picked up three shower gels, no it's not because i am smelly, but because i am absolutely in love with Original Source Showers Gels; not only do they smell amazing but they use natural fragrances and essential oils so they don't irritate my eczema like most shower gels that smell like Original Source do. I rely on the lemon and tea tree and lime gels to give me an extra early morning boost and the shea butter and honey gel is so soothing and comforting, lovely on a cold day. The best part of the purchase is that these were 99p each. Yep, Superdrug have Original Source discounted from the regular price of £2.29 for a 250ml bottle to just 99p. What a bargain! I am so tempted to pick up more. If you haven't tried them yet go to your local Superdrug and give them a sniff, they smell so good. There is such a variety of scents you're sure to find one you like and for 99p you can hardly go wrong!

My next bargain is a £1 Mascara from Boots. I was pleasantly surprised when i received my monthly Boots Advantage Card Vouchers to see one of the vouchers entitled me to get a 17 Wild Curls Mascara which normally retails for £6.29 for just £1! I love my bargains and this was one i was not going to turn down. I tried the mascara when i got home and i have to say it's not that bad. It's slightly gloopy but it gives good enough coverage and some volume and i'm not going to complain when i got it for a pound. If you haven't got a Boots Advantage Card i highly recommend you get one. They are free to apply for, you can get great deals with the vouchers they send you and the points quickly add up which you can then use to purchase products from Boots.

Which brings me to my last purchase Argania Organic Moroccan Argan Hair Oil. The ends of my hair are in such a state from bleaching them they need a lot of conditioning and treating to keep them from looking and feeling frazzled. I have heard nothing but good things about Argan Oil so it's been on my shopping radar for a while now and when i seen i had enough Advantage Card points to pay for one i sweeped a bottle lovingly into my arms and marched over to the till waving my Advantage Card at the assistant. I was itching to smell it for the duration of my shopping trip and as soon as my foot was through my front door the lid was off. It's has wonderful warm vanilla-ry tones that are so subtle you could easily use it on not only dry hair but on your skin too. I say this as some hair treatments such as Ojon tend to have a strong, almost overwhelming fragrance which can be off putting to some but you can use this without feeling like your smelling whole rooms up.

Now i'm off to get my makeup kit sorted and relax for the evening as i've got to be up bright and early, 6.30 am to be precise, to assist at a wedding.

Have you tried any of these products? Got any great bargains over the past few weeks? Have you got a Boots card? Let me know your thoughts and opinions!

Shopping Trip

Went to my local shopping centre to do a bit of retail therapy. Only got to a few shops but seen tons of clothes i could've bought. This lottery win needs to happen asap! Anywho here's what i picked up:

Sesame Street Top and Star Shorts Pyjama Set - Primark
Leopard Print and Roses Knot Top - Primark
Grey Jogging Bottoms - H&M
Beige Mac - Vero Moda
Silver Bracelets - Market Stall
Black Jeans - H&M
Suede Shorts - H&M
British Flag Sweater - Primark
Cream and Black Cardigans - H&M

• The suede shorts from H&M were too nice to pass up. They feel lovely and can be worn all seasons; with brown tights or leggings in the winter then bare legs in the summer. They will go perfectly with a pair of leopard print wedges i have!
• I am such an Anglophile i can never resist anything to do with Britain or London and this sweater i found in the mens section of Primark is a mix of both. The union flag filled in with images of London landmarks. Really like the neutral colours.
• Been looking for a cream cardigan for ages that was the right shade and size and today i finally found it in H&M. I liked it so much i picked it up in black too. I rely on cardigans during the spring for that little bit of cover when it's still a bit chilly but not cold enough for a jacket.
• As much as i love clothes and fashion i can be a right slob at home and like a lot of girls i love lazing around with my hair in a bun, no make up on wearing a sweater and jogging bottoms. These are a lovely grey colour but the photo doesn't really do them justice. I got these from the boy's section at H&M. I'm a size 10 and i have quite wide hips, these are age 14+ and fit perfectly. They are also cheaper than the adult section as these were only £5.99. I know where i'm going for my joggers from now on!

• I am praying for the warm weather to come soon so i've already started buying clothes for summer. Picked this lovely floaty knot top from Primark for a fiver. The colours are lovely and when i tried it on at home i realised that when paired with black jeans the black and pink in the top really stand out and when paired with creams and beiges the browns and creams in the top come through and make for a subtle outfit. You would honestly think i had a different top on.
• The black jeans peeking out from the top are from H&M. They have a lovely wet look to them and are super flattering. Don't have a pair like them so they'll sit well in my forever growing jeans collection.

• Time for my novelty purchase. I always go for wacky/fun pyjamas and this sesame street pyjama set from Primark tick all the boxes. Childhood, colourful, fun it's all there.

• Got these two silver bracelets from the market. I am obsessed with roses so i was sold on that bracelet straight away and when i seen the deal of two for £10 i searched for another one to go with it and found the butterfly bracelet.

•  Now for my super duper bargain. I've been meaning to get a mac for so long now and when i seen this one in Vero Moda on sale for £12 i couldn't say no. It fits just right and is good for when the weather starts getting a bit milder. Vero Moda do some amazing deals/sales so if you have one near you it's good to pop in every now and then.

• Serious pick of me haha. Please excuse my awful ghost face. Tried out some of the eyeshadows from the Bobbi Brown Nude Palette i got. The colours are lovely and there's a good mix of shimmers and mattes meaning you can create a lot of different looks. Might do a proper post on it soon. 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend :)

Hot Water Bottles

If there is one thing you should know about me it's that i hate being cold and for whatever reason i have constantly cold hands and always feel cold unless i'm wearing about five layers of clothing. At the moment the UK is being hit with super cold weather from Eastern Europe so as you can imagine i wasn't exactly excited when the temperature dropped below freezing and it started snowing. However, i've been keeping myself cosy with hot chocolate, soup, big dressing gowns, thick socks and the genius invention that is the hot water bottle. I've had a whip round the world wide web to find what it had to offer.

1. Not sure why but i have a slight obsession with owls at the moment so i had to include this £12 Grey Owl Hot Chick Hot Water Bottle from House of Fraser. Reviews on the website say it stays hot for a long time which is great for keeping the bed warm.

2. A slightly Christmas feel to this bottle from ilikechickens with the robin in the middle. It's on sale at the moment from £16.95 to £8.95.

3. Anything that mentions tea is a winner for me and this hot water bottle from dotcomgiftshop is no exception. Perfect to use when you poorly as tea and sympathy is needed in the bucket load for me when i'm ill!

4. My favourite hot water bottle i own is a faux fur one i got from Boots a couple of years ago. The fur is so cosy and warms up nicely. This one is from John Lewis but at £30, a bit expensive if you ask me, but keep an eye out as i'm sure it'll be discounted as summer stock starts coming in.

5. I really like the look of this Suedette Heart Button Hot Water Bottle also from John Lewis, £20. I love the feel of suede and i'm guessing similar to the faux fur it'll warm up well. The added details of the faux shearling and wooden hearts add a sweet touch to it.


6. Similar to the third bottle, this felt hot water bottle from fabu-licious has a nice tounge in cheek element with the slogan. It's normally £10 but it's down to £8.95 at the moment.

7. This cute scottie dog hot water bottle is £12.95 from bathandunwind and as it says on the website it's the perfect companion on cold winter nights (and days!)


8. Found this much more affordable faux fur bottle on House of Fraser for £12 (it's normally £15). HOF have a few different types of faux fur water bottles on their website if you're interested in purchasing one.


What do you rely on to keep you warm and relaxed during these winter months?

New Look Pretty Pastel Patterns

Went shopping yesterday and popped into New Look. I have quite a love/hate relationship with the shop. Sometimes i'll go in and love loads of clothes and other times i leave dissatisfied. This visit i was pleasantly surprised by what they had. Here's a few pretty spring/summer pieces that i liked:

1. I love this Candy Geo Skater Dress, £22.99. With geometric shapes and bright colours it's perfect for summer. You can wear it with a pair of flat shoes during the day then jazz it up for night with some killer heels and bright lipstick.

2. I am a such a fan of playsuits and this Ditsy Print Peter Pan Collar Playsuit, £22.99 is no exception. The peter pan collar paired with the dainty floral pattern makes for a cute daytime outfit.

3. I can't live without jeans and these Coloured Skinny Jeans, £16.99 are great for those chilly spring days. They come in a variety of pastel shades so you can be covered up yet colourful and are a great choice for those of us who aren't a fans of wearing lots of colour.

4. This Rose Print Chiffon Maxi Skirt £24.99 looks a bit grannyish in the picture but in real life the material is gorgeous. It's flowy texture and floral pattern is fab for summer and for those who want to wear a skirt but also cover their legs.

5. Bird prints were all over the spring/summer 2012 catwalks so this Floral Bird Print Tie Front Top £12.99 is great for trend lovers. It'd look great paired with some denim shorts.

6. Belts are a great way of incorporated splashes of different colours and patterns and can add an extra dimension to an outfit. This Floral Print Belt would look lovely on a pair of denims and for £4.99 you can't really go wrong!

7. Jewellery is another great way to add colour. Sometimes i shy away from colour so bangles like these Bright Floral Print Bangle Set, £6.99 adds a splash of colour to any outfit.

Topshop Treats

Hopefully going shopping today and before i go shopping i like take a look at shop's websites just to see if there's any pieces that catch my eye that i can keep a look out for. I went onto Topshop's site and seen a few bits that i liked so thought i'd share them.

1. Reptilian textures were all over the spring/summer catwalks and this texture teamed with the bright green colour makes it a perfect accessory for brightening up an outfit (and a dull summer day!)

2. I normally steer clear of bold patterns but i'm liking the look of these leggings. Plus the fact that it's grey and black makes it even more wearable.

3. This is one of the sale pieces so not sure if it'll still be in the store but if it is i'll definitely be picking up this cute sesame street night tee. For seven quid i think it's a bargain!

4.As you might of read in my last post i have become obsessed with shoes. These look like they're pretty high and for someone who's about 5"8 i tend to shy away from super high heels but i could make an exception for these. At £85 this wouldn't be an impulse buy (i wish though!) but a girl can dream, right?

5. I haven't bought a pair of jeans for a while and i don't have a pair of dark indigos and the fact that the name of these include 'supersoft' makes them even more covetable.

6. We're still in the midst of winter and i'm already thinking of clothing for summer; i wore loads of crop tops last summer and this top will go perfectly with a pair of high waisted navy shorts i have.

7. This is from the 90's grunge collection. I have a sweat top similar to this from h&m in navy and i love it so this one will no doubt be added to my collection of comfy sweat tops.

I find shops go through stages where they have lovely stuff in their stores then a lot of clothing i don't like. Which shops are you loving at the moment?

All images courtesy of topshop.com