A Few Purchases.

Hey Everyone!  I had a quick trip into town the other day to have a look through the sales, however that didn't exactly go to plan when I bought all full priced items.  I only bought three items, as I am trying to hold back on the spending.

The first item I bought was this black studded bag.  For a while I had been looking for a larger bag to carry around with me, as I often find myself struggling to fit everything into one tiny bag.  I loved this one straight away, especially the stud detail and at only £22.99 you can't go wrong.

The second item was this black aztec sheer shirt at £14.99 (however I'm sure I paid £16.99 in the shop, hmm!).  I'm obsessed with wearing these kind of tops, especially with a statement necklace.  I loved this one for the Aztec pattern and the fact it's the perfect length for wearing with jeans/leggings or a skirt. 

Finally after watching far too many youtube videos I found myself purchasing one of the Real Techniques brushes by Samantha Chapman.  I went for the Expert Face Brush, as I was looking for a really good brush for applying my foundation that would help me get good even coverage.  I can't wait to try it out!

Lipstick Collection.

Hey Everyone! I thought I would do a post on my lipstick collection, I say this but it's actually a small bundle..!  It's only recently that I've started wearing lipsticks, hence the quantity.  Before I was wearing lip gloss/balm etc.  Anyway I thought I would show you these, as they are the ones I wear most often.

1.  PLEASE ME by Mac £14.00

2.  CORAL by Autograph (Marks & Spencers) £8.50

3.  ROSETTE by Clinique £16.50 (I received this product in a free special offer gift set)

4.  SECRET ADMIRER by Topshop £8.00

5.  LOTUS by Natural Collection (Boots, not online)

I'm not really one for wearing dark lipstick, as you can see I stick to neutral and light shades of pink as I feel these suit my skin tone the best.

Christmas Time on Instagram.

Instagram: danaswarren

1. Cute little reindeer filled with chocolates 2. Millies Cookie 3. Home Baking 4. Cath Kidston gifts 5. Sweeties 6. Some beauty/hair gifts 7. Clothing Bundle 8. Topshop Gift Voucher (Always a winner) 9. Christmas - OOTD (Oasis Jumper and Necklace) 10. Christmas Dinner 

11. Boxing Day - OOTD (Topshop dress, Primark Necklace and Scarf from ASOS) 

12.  Leftover Banoffee Pie

I hope you all had a great Christmas and loved all your presents you received.  I can't believe that's it over for another year, I sometimes wonder what all the hype is about for just one day! Nevertheless Christmas is by far the best day of the year! 

Christmas Tag.

Hey Everyone!  It's CHRISTMAS EVE EVE (woo), so thought I would do a Christmas Tag that I came across on Ellie's blog "Ellie's Ramblings".

What is your favourite thing about Christmas?

I love everything.  Giving/receiving presents, Christmas Dinner, Christmas TV programmes etc.  Just chilling watching TV and eating is what Christmas is about..

What is your favourite make up look for the festive season?

I usually just keep my make up natural all year round.  However at Christmas I might add some silver/sparkly eyeshadow and a dark lip, just to add a Christmassy look.

Real tree or fake tree?

Fake tree!  I've never had a real tree in my house, so that's just what I'm used to. If I did have an option I would stick to a fake tree.  I always have a fear that there could be spiders or anything chilling in a real tree.. (Yeah, weird I know).

Giving presents or receiving presents?

A bit of both really.  I like seeing peoples reactions to the presents I've bought them and I love receiving presents, I mean who doesn't? 

Do you open presents Christmas Morning or Evening?

In the morning.  I would never have the patience to wait until evening to open my presents.

Handmade Christmas Cards or bought?

I I feel that sometimes bought cards can become a bit tedious, as some can look the same year after year, however I would say I do buy cards.  I love receiving Handmade cards as it shows that someone has put in some thought to design a card for you or pick a unique one from a shop or craft fair.

What is your favourite Christmas film? 

The Holiday or Love Actually, I love rom coms.

What is your favourite Christmas food?

Everything! Is that allowed? I just love food.  My Christmas Dinner is the main thing I look froward to eating during the Christmas period.

What is your favourite Christmas song?

Step Into Christmas by Elton John.  Such a random choice I know, but I love it.  It's so cheery and up beat, putting you in a proper christmassy mood.

What is your favourite Christmas memory?

Ooh this is so hard, I can't think of a favourite memory.  Probably when I was little, getting all excited for santa coming and opening my presents. 

I tag everyone to do this tag and I Hope you all have a great Christmas! 

L'Occitane Delivery.

Hey Everyone!  I have received my order from L'Occitane and thought I would share with you what I purchased and what I received due to a special Christmas offer!  I received a ticket in the post letting me know that if I spent £35 or more that I would get a free Delights from Provence Collection worth £30, so I thought why not.  Here is a list of the products I bought, along with the ones I got for free.

Products purchased to make up £35

Lavender Shea butter Extra gentle Soap - £4.50 

Lavender Pillow Mist - £12.50

Rose 4 Reines Pearlescent Body Cream - £27.00

Delights from Provence Collection - Free in a lovely little make up bag

Pivoine Flora Shower Gel 75ml

Verbena Shower Gel 50ml

Almond Shower Oil 35ml

Essential Water Face 30ml

Precious Cream 15ml

Shea Butter Hand Cream 10ml

Shea Butter Foot Cream 10ml

Verbena Leaf Soap 25g

I also received two samples one of which was of the precious cream (as listed above) and another being the Immortelle Divine Extract Ultimate Youth Serum.  I'm looking forward so much to trying all these products and as I already own the L'Occitane Shea Butter cream, I definitely feel that they are a fab brand.  

Bumble and Bumble Delivery.

Hey everyone! As you can probably tell, I received a delivery from Bumble and Bumble.  If anyone is unaware of this company, they basically sell hair products.  I have used their products before and I would definitely recommend them.  I myself have naturally straight hair, which honestly I'm not the biggest fan of, I'd absolutely love to have waves.  Anyway that's not the point, and there's nothing I can do about that (Boo!)  therefore I have to make do with products that give me volume or some sort of texture.  

When I went on their website I noticed that they were doing an offer of when you spent over £30 you would receive a 60ml tube of the Texture Creme, which I had been eyeing up before, so I thought why not.  I purchased the Thickening Shampoo (£5.50), Thickening Conditioner (£6.50) and the Thickening Serum (£21.50, yes i know ridiculous) considering these are only 50ml bottles.  I always get taken in by offers, ending up spending a fortune just to gain a free product.  

For the Christmas season they are doing free delivery and at the checkout you get to pick two samples of your choice.  I decided to choose the Straight Shampoo, Conditioner and Blow Dry Balm (which you can purchase here in a travel set for £29.00) and the Brilliantine product!

Hope you liked my post on the Bumble and Bumble products I received and that you're all having a great weekend.  I have a L'Occitane delivery coming sometime next week, so I will make a post on that too! 

My Bucket List Tag.

I've been tagged by the lovely Megan to do the Bucket List Tag, check out her blog here.  

Here is my Bucket List:

1. Go to London, as I've never been before and would love to go
2. Attend London Fashion Week
3. Figure out what I want as a career, hopefully it will be my dream job
4. I would love to have my own website, selling jewellery or something I've designed/made
5. Buy a dog 
6. Visit Paris for the 3rd time
7. Visit Miami/LA 
8. Meet Lauren Conrad.. (a bit ambitious) 

I'm going to tag some people to do this too.  If I tag you, feel free to leave a comment below, so I can have a look at your lists! 

Suzie from HelloOctober

Celene from Vintage Teapot

Lana from Electric Daisies

Soap & Glory Review.

Hey Everyone, so yesterday I went shopping!  I went into Boots to purchase some things as I  had a couple of points coupons to use up.  Aswell as that I wanted to purchase some Soap & Glory products and these are the 3 things I decided on after standing there for about 15 minutes deliberating over what to buy in the 3 for 2 offer.

First I chose the Sugar Crush Body Wash (500ml).  I had seen this product in some youtube videos and blogs, so thought why not give it a try.  I used it this morning and after using it for the first time, it's safe to say I love it.  The smell of lime is lovely, but not too over powering and it is such a fresh smell, it is great for a refreshing shower.  It also leaves your skin feeling  soft and smooth.  I would definitely recommend this product. 

Next I decided to buy the Hand Food (125ml).  The smell of this product is great, with the combination of Shea butter, macadamia oil and marshmallow.  It is clear by the ingredients that this product is going to make your hands feel super soft and this is right.  With the non greasy formula, this hand cream makes your hands feel super smooth.  

Finally I decided to purchase the Girligo Body Moisturising Mist (250ml), which is basically a spray on moisturiser.  It obviously isn't a heavy duty moisturiser, but it definitely does it's job.  My skin is left soft and smooth,  with an amazing light scent to top it all off.  

I haven't had the full effect of these products yet, however I thought I would review my thoughts about them (After all first Impressions do count!)

Benefit They're Real Mascara Review.

Hey Everyone!  I'm going to review the Benefit They're Real Mascara.  I don't actually own any products from Benefit, however I had read on a few blogs and watched a few youtube videos that contained this mascara.  I went on Feel Unique for a browse and noticed it was the no1 best selling eye product on their website, therefore I definitely had to give it a try.  Whenever you see percentages on a product, you always get a bit sceptical as to whether or not they are there just to entice people to purchase the product or if it is genuinely that amazing!

First of all I'm gonna say that my eyelashes are not the best, I wish they were long and curled, however they're not (Boo!).  I tried this mascara, not being convinced that it would actually do all that it said on the packaging.  I put it on and to be honest I didn't really notice a difference, the more I put on to get the effect the more it clumped.  I then used my eyelash curlers to give them some curl, however that just clumped it worse.  From the reviews I've read everyone seems to think it is amazing, and I can agree a little as it has made my eyes stand out a bit more.  I'm just going to blame my eyelashes, for this product not appearing to be that amazing, however on others it might be great.  Overall i'm not bowled over by this product and for being that expensive, I would have been expecting something special.  

Miss Selfridge Purchase.

Rose Jaqcquard Skater Skirt - £29.99 

Hey Everyone!

I thought I would share with you a purchase I made from Miss Selfridge.  Lately I've been absolutely loving wearing skater style skirts and dresses, I will say Topshop is the perfect place to buy these.  However the other day I was in Miss Selfridge which is not really a place I ever venture into nowadays, and I spotted this skirt.  It is a nude coloured skirt with a large printed rose pattern, I just think it's perfect!  I feel that it can be worn casually or it can be dressed up.  I haven't actually worn the skirt yet, but I have tried it on and it is very comfortable with it's elasticated waist, therefore I cannot wait to wear it.

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