Friday 31 July 2015

Hauling in July ... !

Bonjour!

It feels like forever since I did a haul post so this is a big one ... although all this lot wasn't just bought in one go but rather in dribs and drabs over the last month-ish ...!

Starting off with hair ... yes well ... now that I've had my hair cut into a short bob I've decided I want to grow it into more of a 'lob' (my daughter says this is all I ever do ... cut it off then try to grow it ... grow it then cut it off again and so on and so forth!). Anyway, I've invested in a couple of appliances for starters ...

A picture of the July Haul

I needed a new hairdryer after my old one packed in ... ummed and ahhed for ages and in the end decided to go for a professional brand (more on that later) so went for the Diva Professional Veloce 3800 Pro from Amazon. And also the Babyliss Dual Big Hair Rotating Hot Air Styler which, in contrast, was an impulse buy after I saw the demo on QVC and decided it was the styling tool for me - so far so good!


A few clothing buys ...

A picture of the July Haul


This lot was bought fairly recently ... the softest off-white top ever from The White Stuff, navy linen blend dress from Gap, long sleeve basic t-shirt and another 'fluffy thing' from Next (have one in grey and how I love it for softness and warmth during the colder months!) all in the sales! The only non sale item was my new leather bag - a bargain from TK Maxx - I'm in love and can't stop gazing at it - I've never had a 'handbag fetish' but this could be the start of a bad habit!


A picture of the July Haul


Flowery print gypsy top (not sure it's me as I don't usually do the flower or the gypsy thing but my mum likes it!) and khaki utility skirt from the New Look sale.  Also got hold of a pair of thin khaki trousers from New Look (only £9!) and was unsure whether to keep or not as I'm rarely out of my jeans but the opinion was an outright 'keeper' when I asked for opinions over on Instagram!

Next up a few beauty buys ... some essential and some treats ...!

A picture of the July Haul


The essentials ... (in my book anyway!) were the Vichy Ideal Soleil Mattifying Face Dry Touch SPF 30 as I fancied something non-shiny on my kite this holiday and  Bourjois Bronzing Primer - it's meant to be a dupe for the Chanel Bronze Universel, which I have loved in past years so we'll see how it compares!
The treats ... Original Source Coconut and Shea Butter Shower Cream and Mandara Spa Shea & Coconut Body Butter on offer in Sainsburys and Rimmel Wake Me-Up Concealer (although this could be deemed as essential as I should never be without an under-eye concealer!), Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lipliner in Spice and Natural Collection Eye Liner in grey.

A couple of footwear items ...

A picture of the July Haul

Can't stretch to Birkenstocks this year so these will do me nicely from Primark at only £4! And finally  ... my JuJu Reilly sandals - a bargain in the Office sale at a tenner - they are so comfy - I could shop for hours in them (but I won't!) ... I want another pair!

So that's me done for a while, must try to be good now although my brother's wedding is coming up next month so that could be a problem!  What have you bought in July?

Jen x




9 comments:

  1. I just can't get past those birkies from Primark.. wow, I really love those! and strangely for a person that doesn't like khaki I really liked both the trousers you posted on IG and the the New Look skirt on here.. Can't comment on the hair and beauty stuff... (no clue about these matters as you know..).. also I'm with your mum, I like the flowery gypsy top too :) xxxxx

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    1. Those Primark birkes are such a bargain aren't they Claire! The gypsy top has grown on me - first time for everything and all! xx

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  2. I've yet to try the bronzing primer but have got through a few bottles of their bronzing bb cream, which I love. The Vichy sounds great too & I'll look forward to hearing how you get on with the styling brush x

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    1. I've just started on the bronzing primer Sarah - seems ok so far! Have to say I'm loving the Babyliss brush! xx

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    1. Thanks Sasha - they're both so comfortable! xx

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  4. Oh a great haul there Jenny - LOVE the shoes and the new handbag too. I can't go into TKM without wanting to buy about 4 handbags! x

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    1. Thanks Avril - I'm in love with the handbag! Must avoid TK Maxx at the moment! xx

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  5. I've bought so much this summer, I really need to cut back in September! I love the Primark fake Birkenstocks, they look great!

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