February Purchases & Pick-Ups
THE PURCHASES
Another tame month of spending for this little blogger - a back-up of my staple shampoo and a gorgeous blue printed scarf from Ishka were the things I first picked up in February. The dog print is so sweet and since bringing Charlie into our family I've been dog-mad, so it suits me to a tee. I've worn it a stack so far and the cold days seem more inviting now that I have this to wear!
It took me until the end of the month to find something to spend my Priceline voucher on - a friend of mine always had great 'lipstick' on and each time I'd ask the shade she'd mention an essence lipliner, so it made sense to pick up some to try. Totally converted and I've even picked up two more to add to my March purchase tally, such is my instant love for these!
PICK-UPS
L'Occitane are really pumping out the new releases, and I'm loving it! This slightly-nanna scent reminds me of my aunty in the best way, and I like how soft but fragranced the Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc seems to be. I'll be trialling these during the month and will let you know how I fare with the powdery purple products...
Yep, eye mist, I know right? Hardly the usual suspect on this blush and palette loving blog, but Mister appreciates a good eye mist and we've been wanting to try this Murine release after seeing the television ads! When the opportunity popped up I was happy to oblige - it really works like the ad says, you spray it on closed eyes, wait and open. You feel instant moisture on your eyeball, it is freaky cool and is yet to smudge my eye makeup, so hurrah!
The Electric Paradise lipstick from Mineralogie is making my heart beat faster, let me tell you right now. The shade is a true stunner and I've got posts in the works for this bad boy. The palette (also from the Mineralogie Mai Tai collection!) is so different to what I usually go for but I was intrigued by the two right hand shades - that purple looks very wearable to me, and the fun deep pink 'MAC Cranberry-esque' shade is so, so pretty...
The last interesting release I was sent was the new Essie Fall 2014 nail colours - all deep, murky and perfect for the cooler weather ahead! I am particularly intrigued by the red Dressed to Kilt (I am of Scottish heritage after all!) but Mumma Bovary has clapped eyes on it and plans to snaffle is as soon as my swatches are complete!
How much did you get around to buying in February? Anything more exciting than my scarf, shampoo and lip liners? ;)
-Emma
*Pick-ups are all press samples - for more info on this new blog series please check out the first instalment here. Honesty, always.
These Essence lipliners look very intriguing! Swatches and review, please :) Also, how adorable is your new scarf? I love dogs, and I love that shade of blue :D
ReplyDeleteSwatches done and review on the way! I am head over heels for that scarf, have been wearing it anytime the weather is cold enough haha
DeleteI've got the Essence Lip Liner in Cute Pink and while the formula is lovely and smooth, I just don't think the colour suits me very much! Oh, well, at least I didn't pay a whole heap for it!
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I definitely prefer Satin Mauve and some of the other colours more than Cute Pink (I went back start of March and bought all of the other colours available, ha!) Maybe you should try another colour? :) x
DeleteOMG! I love that background with the hounds. Is it a scarf? I have to know where you got it :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah! I mentioned it up there, was the first thing I bought in February it is from Ishka and was half price :) Well worth it, their scarf range is amazing and have lots of colour variants of this dog print as well as other animals :)
DeleteYou know, I read that paragraph but it just didn't fully absorb. I blame pregnancy brain ☺
DeleteI may or may not currently be on the Ishka site looking at those dog scarves....
ReplyDeleteI'm wearing mine right now - it's so lovely! I have one of their zebra prints, too :)
DeleteThose Essie shades look stunning, can't wait to see some swatches! I also adore that doggy scarf! Soooo cute! xx
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I can't wait to buy new scarves!! Definitely getting weather appropriate! I didn't buy anything too exciting either... a new face cleanser and nail polish probably heehee
ReplyDeletexx Kat @ Katness
How exciting!!! That eye mist sounds so interesting, I do get dry eyes sometimes but hate the idea of an eye drop. The scarf is super cute, looks like Charlie too!
ReplyDeleteAnd my oh my! That whole essie collection looks perfect for the colder months up ahead.
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Lovely things :)
ReplyDeleteThat Essie collection looks AMAZING!!
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Lovely things :)
ReplyDeleteThat Essie collection looks AMAZING!!
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Didn't buy much in Feb...oh wait. I did...made some online fashion purchases, which btw were such huge bargains! Loving the look of those Essence lip liners btw.
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