my recent purchases | student lock-in & online shopping

I have been MIA for a few weeks but that is because I moved into University on the 22nd September, which in all honestly seems like forever ago but in reality, it has only been just over 3 weeks. I (think) I am finally getting into the swing of things after 2 weeks of lectures and 1 week of the 'introduction'/freshers week.

Now that I am having to buy everything myself I have decided to create an expense sheet on 'google sheets' and honestly it is helping me quite a lot especially as wasn't planning to do this originally. In this post, I thought I'd share the 'treats' that I have bought for my self over the past couple of weeks whilst I have been at University using the wonderful thing that is student discount via unidays or studentbeans.

The first item I picked up was from Jack Wills because there was 30% off and I have a weakness for their joggers, they are the comfiest things ever! I would never pay full price for them as they are a little expensive but I saved around £15 off them which was amazing. These are actually my 4th pair, one I have left at home, one has a massive hole in so I cannot wear anymore, one pair are actually my brothers but they are too small for him, and finally my new pair. I picked up the Bakershill Soft Skinny Joggers in Black.

Next was an item I have had my eye on for a long time, and their website, Urban Decay, had 20% off and free shipping!!!!! So, of course, I had to purchase it. It is the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray.

The sticker in the photo below was kindly sent to me by my favourite band Kovic. They sent their logo sticker to everyone who has recently made a purchase of their website, I bought their new album Running Underwater which I showed in august playlist post. 

Onto the 'student lock-in' event that Highcross shopping centre Leicester hosted on Tuesday 9th October. The first place we headed to after the queue to get in was Urban Outfitters as it is the first shop on the left when you walk in. If you have read my blog for a while then you will know that I am obsessed with the Mario Badescu facial spray with aloe, herbs and rosewater. In recent months they have brought out 2 new sprays, and I finally caved and bought them. I got the facial spray with aloe, cucumber and green tea, and the facial spray with aloe, chamomile and lavender.

Next, I purchased something very random that I had never considered buying but knew I wanted to try one. That is a Two-Faced Melted Matte Long Wear Lipstick in the shade Child Star - soft nude' 

The final thing I picked up at the 'student lock-in' was from MenKind... I am a massive pop vinyl fan and already have 3, well 4 now actually. I got the Solo Story: Han Solo pop vinyl, so the younger version of Han Solo played by Alden Ehrenreich. As soon as I got back to the flat he came out of the box and straight onto my favourite shelf in my university room. 

I hope you enjoyed this lil haul of the 'treats' I have bought myself since moving to University. I am sorry for going MIA but I have honestly been having such a wonderful time I forgot about my blog for a bit and wasn't sure what to write. Hopefully, there will be a new life update post at the end of October to update you on how I am doing at university. 

what is something you have always wanted to buy but never have because it was 'too' expensive?

meg x 

Black Friday Haul 2017

I am finally getting round to writing this post after a busy week away on a Geography trip in Cumbria, at a place called Castle Head Field Centre. But you haven't clicked on here to hear about my stressful Geography trip, you came to hear all about my Black Friday Shopping.

I wasn't originally going to purchase anything in the Black Friday this year but I caved and went to shops online, the first Misguided and the second Beauty Bay. I also bought the last of my Christmas presents but none of them were in the sale or for me so I won't include them.

I started off on the Misguided website unsure on what I wanted but knowing that they had 50% which was pretty decent, and if I am honest I have never paid full price for their stuff as I get student discount with them all year round. 2 out of the 3 items I picked up were entitled to 50% off as the other was already in the sale so obviously they wouldn't give me another 50% off.... First of all I picked up a cropped top called "petite purple washed tshirt" which is just a plain purple cropped trop, which probably isn't great for the weather now but it is super cute and only £6!

The second item I picked up is something I have wanted for a while, not this design but this style of sweatshirt - it was called "white oakland slogan sweatshirt". The final item was a denim skirt, and I always struggle to find one that fits me correctly but this one is a "black denim super stretch mini skirt" so it will fit you no matter what. Both of these items had 50% off so I ended up saving £19 on both of these items which was brilliant, so my basket was £25 instead of £44!

 

The next website I visited was of course BeautyBay and it took me ages to actually get onto the website as there was a 'wait list', so whilst I was waiting I made the most of my time and had tea and by the time the 30 minutes were over I was finished.

The first item was of course the popular L.A. Girl PRO.conceal HD Concealer and I got it in the shade Porcelain, I haven't tried it yet but it looks like the right shade for me at the moment - I will let you all know when I try it!

I also caved and got a Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in the shade Deceased which is absolutely beautiful! I am not going to lie but the shade it was on the website (on the lips) is a different shade it is on my lips but that doesn't matter as it is gorgeous anyway! The description of the colour calls it "A grey toned mauve". I love everything about it and I am very tempted to order more just because the formula is brilliant, it lasts ages just like the Kylie liquid lipsticks! The last thing I picked up is something Boots actually sell but I need to spend like 30p more to get free delivery and this face mask was the same price as the delivery... It was the Yes To Detoxifying Charcoal Paper Mask. Again I haven't tried this but that is mainly down to being away but I will 100% try it over Christmas Holidays, which is soon!!!

I hope you enjoyed this post, thank you for reading!
Megan xx

Mini Haul | Autumn 2016

I had a perfect blog post planned for last weekend and I was so excited to do it and then that day ended up not happening and then my laptop decided to turn off the wireless so it wouldn't connect to ANY wifi networks which annoyed me because I couldn't even do any school work. Anyways, over these past 2 weeks I did some shopping so I thought I'dd show you what I picked up.

 The first thing I got, I wasn't sure about but I also wanted to try one. Which is a lose powder, I wasn't sure what brand to get if i'm honest and I could only find one in Collection. I had seen people use one but they were high end, so I went for the cheaper option. It's called; Collection Sheer loose Powder and it was £2... Which I think is great value and so far it is great, but I only got it Saturday!

Next is a Chocker, and its the typical black velvet one from TopShop. I got this as I had been looking for ages for it, and finally found it. It also goes with my new dress which I got for my friends 18th , as it is also velvet. You will see that outfit and make-up look this weekend!

Next is 2 DVD's and they are the High School Musical Trilogy which I wasn't going to order off Amazon however it was the same price in HMV so I had to get it.. I have managed to watch them yet but I have a movie night coming up with my friends so we will be watching them I think! The other one I was so excited to find as I think it has just recently actually come to DVD. It is Miranda The Finale, which is the final 2 episodes EVER of Miranda which they showed at Christmas time (I think) in 2014. Which seems ages ago but they always take a while to come out. I had recently re-watched Miranda as I have seasons 1-3 on DVD and it always makes me sad that I can't watch it all. But now I can, so Mum and I will be watching this again soon.

Next thing is a little weird but it is a jar from IKEA, but it is for putting my memories in. The one I was using, which was an old Branston Pickle jar, was getting slightly too small so I picked up a larger one from IKEA. I want to decorate it, so when I go looking for Halloween decorations I will find some for it. 

The final thing a Victoria Secret spray, which I picked up from TK-Maxx for about £7.99 instead of £14.99 which I thought was good. I own 2 sprays from VS now, and the only annoying thing is that the closest one to me is either Sheffield or Birmingham. However they have opened one in Lakeside so when I go to Essex I have one near by which is great too.

So that is it for today's blog post! I'm quite excited for posts up till New Year as they are all planned out and I have some exciting things happening. I hope you enjoyed this post and I will see you Sunday!