Wednesday, 30 January 2013

#3 What Did I Buy This Month? - January


If I were to sum January up in one word, it would be... stressful. I had a bit of a meltdown at the start and pretty much just gave up on things, something that seems to happen to me a lot. I need change, this change hopefully being university in September. I've started to receive offers from universities, so far from the University of Nottingham, Newcastle University, and Bournemouth University, but I know there's only one university I really want to go to. Please have your fingers, eyes, heart, toes, arms and anything else that you can possibly cross for me guys! On a more positive note, I had great fun in London for my best bud Allie's birthday at the Ice Bar, I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't been before.

Eylure Naturalite Lashes 107: I have to admit, I've only worn fake eyelashes a couple of times, and I'm completely useless at applying them myself, but I really want to teach myself so I invested in some.
Simple Soothing Facial Toner: A re-purchase, all that I need from a toner.
La Roche-Possay Effaclar Duo: Wow, this product has received a huge amount of attention across blogs and Youtube recently. I've had problem skin for a long time and couldn't resist giving this a go.
Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner Pen: Another product that's been praised by bloggers, I really wasn't getting on with my gel eyeliner so it was the perfect opportunity to buy and try.


Q&A A Day Five Year Journal: After seeing this unique diary over on Sophia's blog I just had to get myself one. I love the idea of looking back on my answers after five years and seeing how much I've grown and changed as a person. I thought I would be perfect for the next five years especially as I'm finishing A Levels, going to university and will then be in the big wide world.
Jillian Michaels The Collection: If you've read my 2013 blogging, beauty and lifestyle resolutions post you will know that one was to get fit and lose some weight. I've never really fancied the idea of going to the gym or going for a run, I'm a little too self conscious to exercise in public so workout DVD's seemed to be the next best option. The 30 Day Shred is a killer, I wanted to kill Jillian.


New Look Brown Double Buckle Ankle Boots: Having really awkward shaped feet, and a very fussy mindset when it comes to shoes resulted in me spending the whole of Autumn and Winter in dolly shoes. I finally found this pair on a trip to London, I love the simple design and they were a bargain at £19.99.

I'm hoping February will be a better month than January. I've been trying very hard to motivate myself to get back on track with college, and it's working so far. I just need to remember it's only four months until the summer, and then I have fourteen weeks of freedom to look forward to and university at the end of it!

What have you treated yourself to this month?
Follow me on Twitter | Pinterest | Bloglovin | hellocotton

17 comments:

  1. Everyone is talking about the La Roche-Posay Duo and I don't know if I need it in my life not, you'll have to let me know if I should buy it :) x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. In that case I'll definitely do a review of it! xx

      Delete
  2. Would luv to know how u get on with the la roche-posay duo as it's something I'm considering to get. Ive always wanted to go to Icebar in London and good luck with the uni news, hope everything plans out the way you want x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'll be doing a review :) It was so much fun! Thank you very much :) x

      Delete
  3. Replies
    1. You should definitely get one, I can't wait to look back at my answers over the years! x

      Delete
  4. Great buys and good luck/well done with the offers. I'm starting the Jillian Michaeals 30day shred next week oo!

    Sophierosehearts x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Sophie! Ah god, good luck it hurts! x

      Delete
  5. Wow love all your purchases, i love the simple toner too. All the best with your uni offers, I've just had some of mine back, it's nervewracking isn't it?! X

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Me too, its a cheap and effective product! Thank you my lovely, good luck with yours too! Yep, its such a horrible experience! x

      Delete
  6. LOVE supercat liner, may have to get this! xo

    Thanks for sending me your link in the #bbloggers chat, I love your blog, new follower! xo
    chloesway.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Me too! It's such a great felt tip liner, so glad I decided to try it out. No problem my lovely, thank you for following :) xo

      Delete
  7. Everybody is going mad for that stuff. Meant to be amazing. Mine give the simple Toner ago. Looks good.

    Pipp xx
    http://pippjones281190.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It is actually really good, but it takes a bit of time to make a difference! Definitey should try it :) x

      Delete
  8. I was thinking about buying the Q&A a day book too. It's a great idea!
    Also, we have the same wallpaper. I don't know why but I always get excited when I find someone with the same wallpaper as me. Virtual high-five.
    Helen x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It's so cool, I can't wait to look back over it.
      Ahhh, it's cos we're awesome ;) I always get excited when i find someone with the same wallpaper as me too. Virtual high-five right back atcha. x

      Delete
  9. Can't wait for the La Roche-Possay Duo review. Loved the boots as well :)

    http://thetotalopposite.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

I love reading your comments and reply to every single one :) Thank you for commenting!