Sunday 28 October 2012

#1 What Did I Buy This Month? - October



I don't often have a lot of dosh to spend, which means I don't really go on huge shopping trips and ever have huge hauls. I do love having a nose at what other people have purchased though, so I thought because I don't often have lots of new purchases on a regular basis, I'd start a new feature on my blog featuring the items I've bought over a whole month. 

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder £3.99: This is just a re-purchase, but I love this powder and recommend it to everyone who suffers from annoying oily skin just like I do.
Primark Aztec Nail Wraps £1.00: I haven't actually tried these yet but I couldn't resist picking them up for such a bargain price. I'll post a review after I've tried them out.
Revlon Colour Stay Gel Eyeliner*: I actually won this and the other two Revlon products from a twitter competition. A review will be up soon when I've tried it!
Revlon Top Speed Nail Polish in Forbidden*: A gorgeous dark, deep red and perfect for the Autumn and Winter months. Review up soon.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherry Blossom*: This is such a beautiful colour. It appears as a normal run of the mill red on first appearance, but turns up to be a cherry-toned red when on the lips.
Simple Soothing Facial Toner £2.99: Another repurchase. It's also currently by one get one free on selected products in Simple Superdrug at the moment.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle £4.99: I've always been a bit lazy with conditioning my hair so for me this is my perfect product. I only have to use it a couple of times a week and the condition of my hair has definitely improved, which is great as I haven't had it cut in an unspeakable amount of time.
Umberto Giannini Jet Set Brunette Luminising Shampoo £5.49: This product really does look like chocolate sauce. I love that the shampoo is richly coloured brunette, however it has actually managed to stain my shower curtain. It smells amazing, but I don't think I'll be buying it again.
Umberto Glam Hair Backcomb In A Bottle £1.99: My hairs pretty limp and lacking volume at the moment, and this sounded like just what I needed. I decided to try the sample size and it works a treat to give a backcombed effect without having to do any unforgivable damage to your hair.
Umberto Giannini Incredible Body Volume Blow Dry Spray £1.99: As I said, my hair is in serious need of volume at the moment. I'm really impressed by this product, it's easy and quick to use and smells lovely as well. The only problem I've had is that it can make my hair a bit greasy if I use too much.
Grey Thin Knit 3/4 Sleeve Jumper - New Look £14.99: I find it really hard to find flattering jumpers (stupid hips) so when I came across this I was thrilled to bits. I love the speckled knit, and especially the dip-hemmed back. I'll definitely be picking it up in a few more colours.
Khaki Vest Top - Primark £2.50: A shopping trip isn't complete without a stop in Primark. I wanted some more 'throw on' style tops, and I love the colour of this.

I'm off to Lincoln on Wednesday to visit my friend at university. I'm SO excited, I've been going through a hugely stressful time with applying to university at the moment so it will be lovely to get away. I can't wait to get dressed up and go out for Halloween as well. Has anyone got any ideas for a last minute costume?

What have you bought this month? Have you tried any of these products?


32 comments:

  1. Love that jumper so much, I'm a huge fan of speckled jumpers too

    Jo xo
    paintedglitter.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. I use that 'take the heat' conditioner, I ruined my hair with bleach but it's definitely helped to make it stronger again! And smells delish :)

    Great blog.

    franleanne.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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    1. It really does smell amazing. I'm well in need of a haircut, but my hairdressers been on maternity leave so I'm waiting for her to return! Thank you so much!

      Charlotte xo

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  3. How are you always winning competitions on Twitter you jammy thing?? I love that jumper, I'm sure I put it in a weekly wish list and I forgot all about it! See you sooon hopefully!
    Sam xx

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    1. Hahaha! I use up stupid amounts of time entering them thats why! I know I LOVE it, I want all the colours. Yes you will xxx

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  4. Love your blog!
    New follower :)

    http://getalipstickforme.blogspot.com.es/
    .Cristina

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    1. Thanks for following lovely, I'll be sure to check yours out when I have a spare moment :) xx

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  5. I love the Rimmel Stay Matte powder!! :) You wont regret buying it!

    New follower here!

    ♥,
    Shari
    The Misty Mom

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    1. It's awesome! Thanks for following, I'll check yours out when I have a chance :D xx

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  6. Can't beat the Aussie 3 minute miricle im a bit lazy with hair too so this really is the perfect product! x

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    1. I know! I love it so much. I really should be a little less lazier with my hair though xo

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  7. i've got the nail foils in an aztec print, i just hope they look good when i try them out!
    i'm having a giveaway, ends halloween! www.happyrebekah.blogspot.co.uk
    xxx

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    1. Oh awesome! Let me know what you think of them as well :) xo

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  8. The jumper definitely looks like it could have come from Topshop but for half the price! :) xo

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    1. That's very true actually! I love it :) xo

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  9. I'm using the stay matte powder and quite liking it, I've always wanted to try the Aussie products weird that they don't sell them here in Australia

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    1. They don't sell Aussie products in Australia? That's so odd! x

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  10. Fabulous Post - I have nominated you for the Liebster Blogger award & the Versatile Blogger award - congrats!

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    xxx

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  11. I really want to try the Rimmel powder - I've only heard good things about it :) Revlon make excellent lipsticks - comparable to MAC in my opinion :) The colour you bought sounds lovely!

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    1. You should definitely try it, it's great! Oh wow, really? I've never tried MAC before if I'm honest! xo

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  12. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm following you now too :) This looks like such a versatile sweater!

    x Ellie @ Ellalogy 

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    1. Absolutely no problem, aw thank you, Ellie! It definitely is just that xo

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  13. Great post!x

    Please check out my blog:
    http://zsummerton.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. I have those nail wraps and loved them! Used them as an accent nail and was pretty impressed!

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    1. Ooo! I'm still yet to try mine, hopefully I'll get along okay with them. xo

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  15. looking forward to seeing the review on the nail wraps - I want to know whether to pick some up.


    love your blog.

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    1. Thank you, Laura! Once I get round to trying them I'll definitely be putting a post up. xo

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  16. I know what you mean about unflattering jumpers! This one from New Look sounds nice though, I'll have to check it out in store :) I love that you've done a big haul post like this, it is always great to be able to have a nose at the products people are trying out. Thanks for sending me your link during the #bbloggers chat :) xx

    Angelica [One Little Vice]

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  17. I really want to try nail wraps, these look so pretty! xx

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