Autumn Penneys Haul

I was in desperate need of a few new warm jumpers and things from Penneys and the other weekend I wondering in and went a bit mad. Now since then I've gone back in and I picked up a few more things (isn't that always the way?) so you can see that little haul over on my Instagram here. But the first time that I went in I couldn't help but pick up a few basic string tops above. There only €2.50 each so I always love picking up some when I'm passing them. I also saw this black Boo! clutch bag a few weeks ago and found it in a reduced section from €8 down to €3. Couldn't help but pick it up!

Next is a gorgeous structured dark pink hand bag that I've had my eye on for a while. It comes in loads of other colours and I'm very tempted to pick up a black one as it was €12. Its great to have a big bag that you can put the kitchen sink in again!

I also got this gorgeous light sequins cardi that is great for the sparkly season thats upon us. It was a little pricey at €18 but its actually really warm and I know I'm going to get lots of use from it. It also comes in a jumper form and two other darker colours if you fancy one. 

This is another cardi that really pleases me. It was also about €18 but its a lovely big chunky knit with short bat sleeves, a big collar and is so comfy. I'd recommend giving this one a look if you were passing, I know its one that I'm going to regret in a few years not picking up a second I love it that much! And also its a really nice colour that I'm seeing a lot this year.

This one is another basic mid sleeved round neck top for €8 but its made with such soft material that I picked up another in a dark red since. Its not very structured so its a comfy baggy fit and goes really well with the mustard cardi above. 

 I recently got a new bed from Ikea and wanted to get some lights to put on the headboard. Penneys is stocking so many different kinds of lights this year and when I was at the till I saw these 40 clear fairy lights for only €3 - so naturally I had to pick them up! Below is a photo of them in action.

And lastly more basic bits that I needed to pick up. Two purple knickers (these fit so well!) for €2, a black pair of leggings for €4, a handy little make up sponge that was only €1.50 and a lovely new Wet'n'Wild lipstick that was less then €3.

Sorry about the utter crappy quality of the photos above, they were all taken on my phone and in dull light that was fast going. If you want to see any of the above in better quality I've been posting a lot on Instagram and most of them are all shown. So take a gander over here!

June Favourites

Its that time again and I'm a bit late with posting this but sure its here now! I've got woeful with posting over the past few months, but the mojo is hard to come by nowadays. This months favourites post had far too stuff in it, so this is the cut down version. Things like NCIS, Friends, comics and boiled eggs were high on the list. I also forgot to add in the life saver that was La Roche Posay thermal spring water spray, as it was in my fridge keeping cool. But man, I've gone through so much of it in the heat. Best thing ever.

Two things that I use daily and will have used to death pretty soon are the Wet'n'Wild Bare It All and my Mary Lou Manizer. Bare it all is a MAC dupe for Velvet Teddy and is just a gorgeous matte nude that needs to be in everyones life. Plus its only €2.99 so your not breaking the bank if you want to get yourself a lil' somein' somein'. You can see in in almost all my photos that I've posted up over the past two months. I'd wear it to bed if I could.

I'm not to natter on about Mary as I've done a full blog post all about her over here, so do have a look for the swatches and such. But in summary, its a keeper!

 Next are three things that have been keeping me happy the past while. Imperial Leather is a brand that I over look so much and theres never any love for it round the internets, so its easily forgotten about. I dug this Day At The Spa out of my drawer on a whim to use and my god am I glad I did. I've since bought two back ups from Tesco - its on special offer at the moment if anyone wants to pick up some of their body washes! Love the sweet scent of this and although its a bit sad to say, I do look forward to my shower in the morning that bit more now, because it smells so good!

After the shower I want something light and quick to slap on myself. This comes in the form of Ziaja's natural olive body balm. I love this brand and this in particular is one that I buy all the time, its so easy to use, drys in quickly and doesn't weigh you down or leave you greasy. Perfect if you need something to keep you topped up in between the odd session of thick moisturiser.

Although I love my heavy musky scents, I feel a bit over the top wearing them in the summer, so I have turned to DKNY Be Delicious Women. Its light, fruity and adds something extra. Not a scent thats overpowering but it also doesn't last long at all, so you have to top up a lot throughout the day.

  

And these last two are gems. Not sure why Wet'n'Wild is reading my mind, but I'm not complaining! Their new brow pencils are feckin' amazing and less then €3 so you can buy loads if you want back ups! I use this all the time, its replaced all my other brow products and its a must have in my make up bag. If you look at my Wet'n'Wild lipstick post over here, you'll see it in action. (along with feckin loads of their new lipsticks. Win win!)

And then my base, my love.Seventeens poreless primer was a on a whim buy, I didn't really want it. But I thought I might have a go and it turned out to be one of my best buys in the longest time. I suffer with the biggest pores known to man and nothing I have ever tired seems to help with them. That was, until I tried this little beaut. If you have a few bob left over from buying Wet'n'Wild goodies, then pick this fella up, you wont be disappointed!

New Wet'n'Wild Mega Last Lipsticks

Wet'n'wild has to be one of my utter most favourite make up brands out there. Daily I use their eye shadow palettes and mascaras, not to mention the lipsticks. (I'm also wearing their new mascara and eyebrow pencil in the photos below). So naturally when they  released some new things for summer I was over the moon. Below are eight of their new shades, but there are thirteen in total in the new collection, I'll list the other new ones in a minute. But for now, lets have a look all the lovely shades!

All these *Mega Last Lip Sticks are meant to last for a 4 hour wear and I really like that Wet'n'Wild don't make any crazy claims like some brands do about the hours of wear you get from something. I don't know one person out there who doesn't throw their lipstick in their bag to touch up throughout the day anyway, so why not just tell it as it is! These are meant to be a semi matte cream finish and for most of them they are just that. I'll go through them all now;

Doll House Pink: Really easy to apply and although its not something I would normally wear, I'll use it the odd time if I'm feeling brave with a bright lip!

Don't Blink Pink: This was also easy to apply but really hard to get off after. I had to scrub my lips more then I'd have liked. But a really nice shade that I'm throwing in my bag as its one I wouldn't need a mirror to apply. Even my mother has her eye on this one!

Pinkerbell: It doesn't show up well in the photo above, but this was by fair the brightest out of the lot. It was almost too creamy and was hard to get an even coverage on my lips. This is one I don't think I'll be wearing again, if not just because I'm too self aware to wear brights, then because it refused to sit evenly. It could however just be a dud one, so I might give another a go.

Wine Room: One of my favourites of the lot, I really like how this isn't red red, but its close. This is going to be perfect for the cooler months and I can't wait to get wearing it more.

Sand Storm: A proper 90s colour if I ever saw one! I want everyone to have one of these in their lipstick collections, its a fab shade! (please 'cuse the dreadful lip lines, my lips were in bits at that stage rubbing off lipsticks for ages!)

Mocha-licious: This pulled on my lips and wasn't as creamy as the others. One shade darker then Sand Storm but I don't think its for me. 

Ravin Rasin: I've nothing to say about this, other then it was made for me. I'm off to buy back ups, cos' I never want to run out of this shade.

Vamp It Up: I thought this was going to be love at first swatch, but man was I wrong. After wearing this the past few days, I have a new appreciation for those who wear black or extremely dark lipstick all the time. I couldn't apply it right and I do not have the patience to wear it without getting it in my hair, on my clothes and all over my cups. I'm so happy that colours like this are out there at such amazing prices for anyone that wants them, but I don't have the knack. Plus this emphasized how pale I am. 

The five colours that I've yet to pick up (but you just know I'm gona' hunt those babies down!) are 24 Carat Gold, Cherry Picking, In The Flesh, Purty-Persimmon and Spiked With Rum. You can pick them up in Penneys, Dunnes and selected pharmacys. 

Overall I think there are some feckin' amazing lovely easy to apply and creamy colours in this new range and there is really something for everyone. As I said above, I'm delighted that there are such dark colours in this collection for those who don't want to pay a fortune for not your run of the mill brighter and easier to find shades. For only €2.99 the perfect 90s colour has been found for me in Sand Storm and I know Wine Room and Ravin Rasin will be all I wear this Autumn and Winter. As always, Wet'n'Wild has done it again!

*I did not pay for this item, it was a PR gift.  Please see my disclaimer here.