ADYN, MOM & MILEY

What's new? I've done some retail damage. Exactly - What's new? 

Blue Tee // ZARA , MOM Jeans // TopShop , Black Jersey // ADYN

Anyone who know me even just a little bit will know that I am a self confessed shopaholic. Therefore it  shouldn't come as a shock that I've got a few new things to show you. There are some more laying about but I thought I'd start with these. A bright blue ZARA T-shirt in the very popular baseball/sports style, the much talked about MOM Jeans from Top Shop, and *drumroll please* a long, black, neoprene T-shirt from ADYN that I am absolutely in love with. Finding that is all thanks to my good friend Ben who introduced me to ADYN in the first place and rocks the same T-shirt. As it is pretty massive on me (menswear) I've been wearing it as a dress which to be fair it could easily have been sold as because it works so well. I also revealed a bit of my love for Miley (not loving all her madness but I think she's pretty cool) and bought the newest issue of LOVE magazine where she's featured.

Hope you enjoyed this little mini haul post. Give me a shout if there's anything you'd like me to post about in the future and I'll make sure to get round to it. Also, feel free to leave your bloglink if you have a blog as  I am always on the lookout for new ones to read and follow. 

Love,

 Em

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Prime(r) Time

I have always seen primers as a bit unnecessary but over the past 6 months + I have discovered that when you use the right one it can do wonders. Therefore I wanted to share with you my top picks when it comes to that first layer of makeup. Keep in mind I tend to go for ones that give a dewy finish and adds glow to your face. 

My latest addition but also clear favourite is the Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer. This guy is the best of both worlds; adds the most gorgeous glow at the same time as it holds my foundation intact all day long, and you only need the smallest drop sized amount. Works wonderfully on its own with a tiny bit of concealer and powder or under BB cream or foundation. It was love at first try with this one. Available at Selfridges for £19. If you want a cheaper option then go for the L'Oréal Lumi Magique Base which is very similar although has a pearl like finish rather than the more golden finish that the Laura Mercier one has. Still gorgeous though and it does do a good job at keeping your make-up in place. Available for £9.99 at Superdrug. The Dior Airflash CC Primer smooths and very subtly evens out your skin tone. It doesn't add any glow in particular but is very light and perfect to spray on under a BB cream for a good but not too heavy primer. Get it at Feelunique for £30. Last, but not least is the most illuminating and glow-giving out of them all; MAC Strobe Cream. Not exactly a primer in my eyes as it doesn't do much for the longevity of my foundation but it is absolutely a great base for those days when you need to add some life back into your face. Looks good with just a bit of powder on top or under any base that you normally use. Get it here for £23.50.

Do you have any favourite primers or prep products for your base? Let me know in th comments and I might try it out! Also leave your bloglink if you have a bloglink as  I am always on the lookout for new ones to read and follow. 

Love,

 Em

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A YSL Virgin No More

Oh the joy of owning my very first stunning Yves Saint Laurent lipstick. This one is from the SS14 Limited Edition and is in the colour Rose Asarine. I have already been wearing it several times despite buying it less than a week ago. The packaging, the formula, the colour, the staying power, the finish - it is all perfect. I will give you one advice, next time you're near a YSL counter - have a swatch (and a buy) - I promise you will not regret it. 

Love,

 Em

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The LBD That Rocks

A few weeks back I went on a bit of a shopping + lunch day with my aunt and uncle and picked up quite a few bits from the remaining sale items. Amongst all my bargains was this little, black beauty of a dress which has quickly become one of my favourtie items in my wardrobe. It is from the French brand The Kooples,  which to be fair I hadn't heard much of before I entered the shop but am no absolutely in love with. The reasonably small sized shop in Manchester's finer shopping area had the loveliest staff, very good sale items and good music playing - which is all I need for the ultiate shopping experience :) I got this dress for £72.50 - reduced from £145. You can still get it online on sale here. Not the cheabest LBD but the quality is so nice, the fit is perfect and the design and pattern in the fabric is very unique amongst my dresses. It is one of those items you can dress up or down for any occasion which is a piece of clothing I reckon everyone should own at least one of. 

Also I just want to say sorry for another round of lack of activity. Exams, refreshers and new modules have just taken up a bit more time than expected. If you'd like to be notified when I do post though you can follow me on Bloglovin' Here. Apart from that I will see you soon and I hope you're all doing well!

Love,

 Em

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