Primark AW12 Collection Look Book

Hello! I just stumbled across the Primark Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection on the Look website and thought I'd show you some of my favourites..
There's a lot of sleeveless collared blouses (yay!), blazers, colour blocking, and prints this season, and also a few grunge items like the mock Doc Martens.

Here's what caught my eye...

Pointed Contrast Wedge, £18

Just so classic and would go with so many outfits, they're quite high but the wedge and the ankle strap would make them easier to walk in (hopefully!)

 Pink Jacket, £15

Love the cut and the pop of colour that this would create.

Studded Slipper, £12

I love slipper shoes, but I still haven't managed to get my hands on the plain ones from Primark, none of my local stores have them, still searching!

 

Metal Tip Top, £6

I actually bought this yesterday, before I saw the new collection, I just really liked the colour and the collar tips. A bargain for £6!

 Quilted Faux Fur Bikier Jacket, TBC

I really like this but would prefer if they did it in black.

Houndstooth Print Shorts, £12

High-waisted printed shorts, what's not to love?

And lastly....

 Metal Bow Box Bag, £38

Love the colours and the bow design on this clutch bag, however I'm hoping that the price is a typo and that Primark aren't thinking of a new pricing strategy!

You can check out the rest of the collection here: http://www.look.co.uk/pictures/primark-exclusive-see-the-new-collection-here-first/primark-aw12-contrast-blazer-%C2%A312

What were your favourite pieces? Would love you hear from you!

The Body Shop -Cucumber Freshening Water & Raspberry Ripple Bath & Shower Gel

Hello! Today was so windy and rainy the only thing to do was shop. (Like I need an excuse anyway!) So I just thought I'd show you some things I picked up..

The Body Shop had a half price sale on today so I picked up these beauties for £2 each..

The first item I bought was the Cucumber Freshening Water. I've been looking for a new facial toner for a while so I'm hoping that this one will be natural and kind to my skin, I'll keep you posted! Secondly I picked up the Raspberry Ripple Bath & Shower Gel, purely for the scent! I can't wait to use it, it smells so good!

I also picked this up in TK Maxx..

It's called Ultimate Look eyes by e.l.f and it contains 3 eyeshadow pots, 2 applicators, their lengthening & defining mascara in black brown, an eyeshadow brush, false lashes and glue, a brightening eye liner in

brown and a eyeshadow brush. It also gives instructions on the back of the box on how to create the ultimate look, which I shall be trying out. While I was shopping I saw another version with grey and black eye shadows, but I thought this one was perfect because it's the colours I normally wear. All this for £5.99! I was a very happy girly!

What did you get this weekend?

Thanks for reading!

Cath Kidston Labels & Stickers

I bought these a few weeks ago from Waterstone's and think they're so pretty. I got an email from them telling me I had around £6 on my points card, I didn't even remember I had a card! I'm guessing they all amounted when I was a poor student spending crazy amounts on books. (£45 for one book, for one semester, really!?) So to make up for all that expense I now have these for free! Haha.

It's basically a book of stickers, there's about 30 pages and you get a mix of small round stickers with Cath Kidston floral designs, polka dots and birds, there's also the little rodeo man! Then you get quite a few ones that can be used as gift tags and also for writing addresses on envelopes.

Here's a little something that I decided to do with mine. I felt the handles on my drawers were a little plain so I jazzed them up a bit...

I've only just realised how much the third drawer is sagging, that's because it's soooo full of make-up and beauty products, may need to have a little sort out before it collapses! Haha x

A few things I bought today...

I only nipped into town for an hour or so today so didn't end up getting much, just a couple of things from Primark and accessories from Dorothy Perkins. The weather was surprisingly warm though so I also went  to a little garden fete which had some jewellery stalls and ended up getting 2 pairs of earrings for 50p each! Bargain!

I'm having a serious obsession with clutch bags right now! This one was £8 from Primark.

My new earrings

Oh and triangles! Another new obsession, I just had to get something triangely! I settled on this necklace from DP's, on sale for £2!

Hope you all had a nice Sunday...back to a full week at work tomorrow..boo! :(

My new favourite lipstick...

As much as I love lipsticks, I find that very few colours suit me...dark colours are a no no and as much as I love red lips I think they make me look washed out. However I can wear corals, which I think look perfect for the summer.
This is Sleek's True Colour lipstick in matte papaya punch..

It gives a really nice matt finish and a real pop of colour in just one application that lasts for about 2 hours depending on what you're doing. It also contains vitamin E so doesn't leave your lips feeling dry.
Here's what it looks like on..

I purchased mine from Superdrug but I can't remember the price, (sorry!) I want to say around £6 something though. I'm really impressed with this lipstick and the whole Sleek range in general and will definitely be buying more if I can find the right colours.
Has anyone else tried these, what are your thoughts?
Thanks for reading!

Soap & Glory Mighty Mouth lips kit

Another product I bought off Ebay recently is the Soap & Glory Mighty Mouth lips kit. I absolutely love this and it went straight into my make up bag in my handbag after the first use.
I suffer from dry lips especially in the winter, and I find a lot of lipsticks and lip balms irritate my lips more. However I find I only need to apply this once and my lips are set for the day!
This product is essentially three products in one, the black tube is double ended, one side consists of an exfoliating balm, which will rub all the dead skin cells off your lips and create a nice smooth surface. The other side is a smoothing balm which tastes/smells lovely. Then lastly you apply the plumping gloss, yet again it tastes lovely and I always want it lick it all off..haha...but don't because your lips will look beautiful and you'll be good to go!
Unfortunately I don't think many stores stock this product anymore, I've seen the plumping lip gloss on it's own, but I think the best part of this is the exfoliator/balm combo. The only place I've seen it recently is on Ebay, so grab it whilst you can and enjoy beautiful hydrated lips!
Definitely ♥♥♥♥♥

The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Beautifying Oil Review

This is a new product from the Body Shop and I’m so happy they have brought it out because I really missed their spray bottles of dry oils which they seemed to stop selling a few years ago.
The Beautifying Oils are very similar to them, but seem even better! They come in a wide range of varieties including fruity scents such as Satsuma & Strawberry to more nutty & floral scents such as Shea and Moringa. You can check the full range here: http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/search/search.aspx?Search=beautifying%20oil&orderdesc=true
I chose the sweet lemon oil and it smells absolutely gorgeous and feels lovely on the skin. They also contain a blend of nut oils and marula oil which are extremely hydrating. The thing I like best about these is that they have a multitude of uses. You can use them all over on wet skin after you shower, put a tiny drop on your face for a healthy sheen, or even (this is what the sales advisor at The Body Shop told me) use it on dry hair before you go to bed then wash it of in the morning for an intense hair treatment.
They usually retail for £9 but are currently on offer for £6.75, be quick!