Budget Buys|Make Up Gallery from Poundland

I am a BIG Poundland fan, you can find everything and anything in there and for a £1 you can't go wrong? The hauls I post on here get so much love and I am always talking highly of the shop to my friends and family - making sure they go there and pop in for a nosey! My most recent trip there, led me to bringing back some makeup items from their own brand beauty range 'The Makeup Gallery'. Each store as far as I know has a large stand dedicated and you can find everything from foundation to eyeliner to nail polish. I thought I would review a selection of them for you today and soon will go and pick up more! 

Not Another Poundland Haul ♥

It has been a long time since I went and visited my good friend the pound shop. If you have been reading this blog for a long time, then you know that I love the things you can buy in that shop because it is always so cheap! Whenever I do visit, I head straight to the beauty section to see what amazing treats they have for me to buy and this time I have amazed!

I managed to buy 3 high end nail polishes and there were a few more different shades available but I need to go back and buy them again! The first thing that I picked up was an OPI shatter polish, this just took me by utter surprise...a brand that is usually so expensive is now priced here for £1!! So I picked the purple shatter up as I have a black from BarryM already! I then spotted Sinful Colours in the store as well, these are a brand that have recently just come to the UK and are available at boots and now poundland. There wasn't a huge choice of colours to choose from but the two I did end up buying, I was going to buy from Boots that day as well. They are not that priced and are available in loads of different colours!

If you have a pounland near you, then I suggest you have a browse because they have a lot of great brands in at the moment. I also saw some Rimmel Wake Me Up and Sally Hansen there as well!

Haul||Primark Jewellery,Poundland&Boots

In half term I went to do some shopping but only really spent my time in Primark staring at the pretty jewellery as they have some really lovely things in at the moment! And then I went to Boots and let's just say the current 3for2 and my double points vouchers did the better of me and a quick stop in Poundland to see what goodies they currently have to offer. 

I don't know why or how but Primark have been getting in on point at the moment. I decided to update my accessories for the summer time and spring with some pastel coloured stuff as most of what I own is winter stuff. Plus, going to college at the moment and wearing normal clothes proves difficult If you don't have accessories to jazz it up. The first thing I spotted was this stunning flower statement necklace, that I cannot stop staring at - it will look great in the spring/summer with a peter pan collar or even with a jumper. To match that I also bought a bracelet that is fairly similar and some cute little earrings that come with simple pearl ones as well for everyday wear. I picked up some Midi Rings as well as I think that they look super cool to wear and ace when stacked up with different rings, along with some other rings that you can't really see in this picture as they are facing the wrong way but they come in a set with a flower and bow too. I also bought one packet of their false nails as so many people on my twitter and instagram feed have been raving about how long they last, so I got these printed daisy ones.

Then I promised my self that If I go into boots I have to spend wisely and it would then mean no more beauty spending for a few months. So I stocked up with some things that I have been wanting for a long time, so the 3 for 2 deal was superb! I headed straight to buy the new things that Revlon have recently launched first the  Matte Balm in 'Sultry' and 'Elusive'  then a Lacquer Balm in 'Vivacious' all of which are so pigmented and feel super soft when I swatch them on my hands. Then I bought another Revlon Lip Butter; these things are amazing and slowly becoming a habit of mine to buy! This new one is in 'Pink Truffle' a shade I have had my eye on for a long time, the perfect everyday nude. I also picked up the new Maybelline foundation that claims to help you skin, the disappointing thing with this is that the shade range wasn't the greatest so I went with '020 Cameo' as it was the closest I could get to my skin. I have also been wanting to try the erase under eye concealer for the longest time and decided to just buy it try out and after using it twice now I have fallen in love with it. I picked up another of my concealers as I need a new one to use, along with the constantly raved about Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. Lord knows, how many people talk about this on youtube and blogs so I thought I would try it out. 

I just had to pop into Poundland really quickly to see what they have to offer and to my surprise they had some things I was eyeing up online a few weeks back. I bought two Revlon Nail Polishes in Minted and Grey Suede as well as the Witch Tinted Moisturiser. I am a big fan of the brand so I have high hopes for this wonder product.

Top 5 Autumn/Winter Nail Polishes ♥

If any of you haven't guessed already, then let me in on a little secret .. I adore painting my nails! I don't care what time of day it is, or what mood I am! Painting my nails releases my stress and having polish on my bare nails makes my day when I look at them and really like the view! Today I bring you my fav's for autumn winter, the best time to get out all those deep colours and put away the bright pastels. I love these upcoming seasons and the transition from the summer months into the colder months couldn't make me more excited! Picking and narrowing it down to my top 5 was not easier!

Just looking at the picture is making me want to paint my nails yet again! I also bought my self some nail wheels as they are so much easier to show you the nail colours on them my uneven, not manicured nails! 

Barry M Gelly in Blackberry - I go on and on and about these Gelly nail polishes and if you are fed up of me then just say so! But honestly you guys I am not even lying the formula of these are amazing and they are so glossy and last for a lifetime on your nails!This lovely deep blue colour is perfect for the autumn time!

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Wet Cement - This is one of those poundland buys and my oh my I am impressed! I freaking love Sally Hansen and everything that they do, but a polish is something I have never tried but now I will be trying out more. This grey colour is very unusual as I have never seen a colour quite like it, very cool toned and looks perfect on your nails. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish in Black Cherries - Currently wearing this on my toes, I have become to realise why exactly I bought it last year. For me personally, this is my one and only true berry love. At first glance in the bottle it seems a very deep purple, then when on your nails after two coats it is a dark purple/ black. The name sounds so wintry and the colour is just heavenly. 

MUA Moody Mink - Next up is a all time favourite from MUA - moody mink. I love their polishes, and this is why I fell in love with them in the first place..and moody mink (love the name as well it sounds so sweet and innocent). This is what I would call taupe and what a beautiful taupe it is. If you have never tried an MUA polish I would give it a go, for £1 you are getting a lovely nail polish that may not be great quality but is amazing. 

Sinful Colours in Go Go Girl - I am loving Sinful Colours at the moment, and for only £1.99 they are amazing quality! Go Go Girl doesn't just have a cute name it is an amazing colour, it did take 3 thin coats to build it up, but after it did I fell in love with it. Christmas time is the best time for red polishes and this is my favourite colour ever. 

All of the nail polishes in the picture swatch above is without any top coat! Hope you enjoyed this post and let me know your favourites down below...

The Spring Edit|Nails

The sun has been making a few little appearances over the past few weeks and to me that means one thing, SPRING! I love the spring time because of the beautiful flowers that start to grow, the brighter and hopefully sunnier days and it's just a fresh change from the gloomy winter days! Spring time means some gorgeous nail polish colours that look beautiful on you. Most of these are pastel colours as I find them perfect for spring and then when you get into the summer, you have your more bright pinks and coral colours.

Essie Cascade Cool -
This is an all time favourite, I love wearing this as it is very cool toned and not to in your face pink. The formula of Essie polishes are amazing and this is the shade that started my obsession off.

Sally Hansen Good To Grape - 
A poundland beauty, this polish is for someone who doesn't like wearing pastels or still wants to have colour on their nails without it being too dark. One coat of this polish and you are good to go, great formula and colour that lasts ages!

L'oreal - Pistachio Drag -
I'm confused whether this is called Drag or Drag as everywhere has it different even the bottle! Since, seeing these on other blogs a few weeks about I just had to try one of the colours out and I went with the mint green colour because it is my favourite shade to wear in the spring time and I have it in so many different tones. Never used a L'oreal polish before and this so far has not disappointed me.

BarryM Rose Hip-
One that has been on my blog already, Rose Hip is the prettiest off white/pastel pink there is. It doesn't look too washed out and dreadful on your nails instead makes them look pretty and pink. Love the Gelly's from BarryM as you all know well, and this is another to add to my constantly growing collection.

BarryM Huckleberry -
This polish along with Rose Hip and another I don't own are colours that BarryM secretly came out with a few weeks ago, and to be honest are amazing. This baby blue colour is gorgeous and perfect for the spring time, I know ice cream colours were last year but I think they are adorable!

September Favourites|Beauty+Random

The end of a month and the start of another one can only mean one thing, its monthly favourites time! 

Bourjois Rouge in Nude-ist// I promise that this month will be the last time I talk about these, but I seriously can't get enough since having bought them I have used one of the  four colours I own everyday and they have lasted all day and night.

Natural Collection Blush// Slowly and steadily I am getting into wearing blush on my face, and this one from NC is such a pretty and subtle colour that I don't feel concious wearing it because of the light colour. 

Sleek Oh So Special! // This palette and in particular the pink shade you can see in the far right hand corner has been an amazing everyday colour on its own it looks lovely but also with other colours paired together. The thing about pink shadows is that they can sometimes look too Barbie like but this palette doesn't do that and makes it look nice.

Revlon in Coral Surf// Autumn is here I know, but this bright blue colour is still acceptable right? I bought this from poundland and I have fallen in love with, the formula is amazing and the colour is so bright and beautiful I can't tell you more!

Stormflower//I just knew that as soon as I purchased this, I would fall in love with straight away and even though I save it only for special occasions when I do wear this though the scent lasts on me all day and everyone compliments me on how sweet and floral smelling it is.

Primark Hair Bobble// I bought this a while back from Primark and it looks great when you wear your hair as a high bun and then placing this over makes it look way more neater and prettier. They are so many colours that this comes in and is slightly less eye catching then the big headbands are.

Taylor Swift - Shake It Off// I understand that many people aren't fond of Swift or even her new song but I am in love with and haven't stopped playing it everyday. I think the video and lyrics are the things that are making me listen to it more and more. 

I don't usually talk about food but trust me I love it, and recently my go to snack that is very unhealthy are these cute little nutella pots. These yummy pots are so addictive and great when you're peckish or even on the 'go'.

Another thing I have been loving to drink in the summer and now in the Autumn is this Raspberry Lemonade, even though its very and I mean very expensive it is the nicest thing ever and I have just discovered that they sell cans of the drink as well! I really want to try out the other flavours from this company too.


Finally. the highlight of my weekends these past months has been that the Xfactor has returned to our screen and being a fan of Cheryl I just had to watch it but i think this years panel is amazing and they all bring something different to the table and I can't wait to see where it goes!

 

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