Beauty and the British: February 2014

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

GlossyBox || February '14

Hi fellow beauty fanatics!

I have a pretty exciting post today, well for me it's very exciting because I received my first GlossyBox in the post today!

I start my off my GLossBox posts with February's Valentines edition. Firstly, how cute is the packaging?! I don't know about you but I love having pretty boxes around my room to keep bits and bobs in and this will definitely be added to the collection.

In this months box I received 7 goodies! Not the usual 5 which I thought was pretty darn good for my first box.

First was this backcombing brush by Sleep-In Rollers. I've never heard of this brand but on the little card you get in the box telling you what everything is, it says it's a 'Celeb Favourite' so I guess it must be good!

Next was this ColorSensational lipstick by Maybelline New York in the shade Tantalizing Taupe 725. It's quite a dark nude but I think I might be able to make it work with a neutral smokey eye.

Now this sparkly bottle of goodness is the Sparkling Body Shimmer by Nougat London. You can use it to create a natural glow onto your body, I think this will come in handy in the summer when I get my legs out, anything to make them look better is good with me!

They added in a sneaky chocolate treat especially for Valentines. They went with a Lindor Treat Bar by Lindt. If you don't know this brand...what are you waiting for?!

Next was this duo of shampoo and conditioner by H2K Skincare. It's the Je T'adore Aromatics Shampoo & Sensual Hydrating Hair Conditioner. They're cute little sample size, perfect for a weekend away.

And last but not least was this gorgeous coral/red paint pot from Ciate. It's a nice bright colour, perfect for a Valentines edition but even better for carrying through into spring and summer when bright colours and florals come back.

Thank you for checking out my first GlossyBox unboxing.... Mouthful!

Have an amazing week.

Bye guys x

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Topshop, Boohoo & River Island Haul

Hi Lovelies, how're you all doing? Well I hope!

So since pay day I've done a little bit of online shopping... It's not that much, honest...

So that means today I've got a lovely haul for you. I've had spring in mind while picking my new bits and pieces so I've got some nice bright colours, cropped tops and jumpers and a couple of beauty items too.

Let's start with Topshop.

First up I came across this grey/lilac velvet skater dress with lace inserts. I absolutely adore this dress and think it's perfect for while it's still a bit chilly for a meal out with a nice jacket thrown over or dressed down with a baggy cropped jumper thrown over the top. I got it in the sale for I think £15 which is an absolute bargain!

Next I found this snazzy cropped jumper which has a quilted texture body but silky feeling, thin sleeves with a sort of snake skin print on them. It's a nice deep green which I love and was in the sale too for around £10 - £12.

The two beauty products I picked up were this lipstick in Ohh La La which is a bright coral/orange, I do love my bright lips I the spring/summer. And this nail vanish in Kene which is a pale baby blue, perfect for when the sun comes back!

Moving on to the goodies I purchased from River Island.

First I found this cute little white crop top with a raised aztec print all over. It's in that stretchy material that clings to you so if your not a fan of clingy crop tops then I wouldn't suggest it, I think this will be a piece for summer parties to go with maxi skirts. I got this in the sale for around £8.

Next I found this bright hot pink cropped jumper, it's quite baggy but is still very cropped, again I bought this for when the maxi skirts and shorts come back out. I picked this up for around £10.

I then came across the One Direction 'Where We Are' book. I knew a couple of my friends had it but I couldn't justify spending £15 on it. But there it was, in the sale for £8, so I put it in my metaphorical internet basket.

The next few bits I ordered from Boohoo.com.

I picked up 2 smock dresses in bright floral prints, I wanted to go for the smock style because I'm all about baggy comfortable clothing and if there's a way I can bring that into the spring/summer then i'll buy it! these were both around £10 - £12.

And lastly is this deep red/burgundy baggy strap dress. Its so comfortable and a nice length. I thought it would be perfect to layer up with an over-sized denim jacket, a statement necklace and some ankle height cowboy boots. This was £8 I believe.

So that's all my new bits and pieces, I hoped this helped if you were wondering what's in stores at the moment or are just nosy like me and want to see what other people buy!

Speak to you all soon.

Bye x