Banana Split & Beach Bag

I went to Meadowhall at the weekend and had my first Bottleshop experience! It wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be, it was small, confined and very hot and busy! So I can honestly say, I'd rather just go into spacious Boots and take my pick. Nevertheless, I obviously treated myself to a couple of shades whilst there.

The Meadowhall Haul

Morning!

Last weekend I took a trip to Meadowhall with Bear and we had a lovely few hours of shopping. I had some birthday money that I wanted to spend and what better place than Meadowhall?! We also stopped at TGIF (obviously) however I didn't take any photos as I was too busy stuffing my face. Not everything I brought is featured, but this is most of it; 

I've wanted a new make-up bag for ages as mine is seriously gross, so I dragged Bear into Cath Kidston and came out with this little pretty! Bigger than the one I have now, this is a beautiful pale blue with floral (obviously) and I adore it. I haven't even put anything it it yet cause it's too nice! I also took a trip to Boots and purchased two of the new Speckled Egg collection from Models Own. I brought Magpie (green) and Duck (blue) and my lovely friend Kerry brought me Swan (lilac). There will be a review coming up on these in the next couple of weeks!

Bear also let me wander into MAC. What was he thinking? I've been wanting an empty pro-palette since, forever so I took the plunge. At £22.50 I was actually really impressed and the girl told me that the refills are only £10 - then she gave me a £5 gift card! Definitely going back next month for my first eyeshadow! I've also been wanting a new, spring blush for a couple of weeks now. I love my Rockteur but it's being used up fast and I want something a bit brighter. In comes Satin Taupe. Oh my days, what a beautiful colour! It's a very, very light baby pink (it looks dark in this picture, it isn't) so light in fact, I wouldn't wear it on a night out. But for natural days, or days where I don't want to wear too much face cake, this does the job! And at £18, it's cheaper than Benefit!

All hail the Hunters! These are actually what I went to Meadowhall for. My brilliant Bear brought me these for my birthday. What kinda girl asks for wellies for her birthday, I hear you ask? Well, the kind girl that wishes she was a farmer. To be honest, I've needed some new wellies for about a year, the ones I wear to Uni are ditched and, well, cheap. How pretty are these! At £85, they were a bit of a splash, but if you can't buy expensive wellies, what can ya do?!

I also brought two crop tops from Topshop, a black and a stripey one that are currently in the wash, hence no picture. I purchased some Lush items - Fizzbanger, Cosmetic Warrior and Mumkin, but these will have separate reviews. But anyway, a lovely little haul! I loved my day out with my handsome man and shopping makes me want to sqeal with happiness - especially when it's not my money, ameeenn.

What do you think of my products?!

- Charli, xo

Models Own HyperGel

Morning angels;

You should know by now that I'm a massive nail varnish addict. This is not an exaggeration, I must buy at least one bottle each and every time I enter a drug store. So you can imagine my delight when I read that Models Own were releasing a new set of 10 HyperGel shades. Gel polishes are fast becoming the go-to for nails, I have several of the Barry M gel polishes and get along with them quite well. 

(Source - found on Google Images)

What a wonderful range of colours! I'm into my pastels at the moment but I love the red and the turquoise too! These weren't meant to be released (and aren't in stores yet) until this month but as Models Own reached 250,000 likes on Facebook they have been launched. Oh, not only have they been launched, but they are on SALE. SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE. What a dangerous yet beautiful word. Sale. You can get £25 worth of Models Own for just £12.50. What? I'm not lying. I'm definiately not. Go on, treat yourself. 

I purchased Lilac Sheen, Coral Glaze, Red Lustre, Cornflower Gleam and a glitter from a previous set, Emerald City, because it's a fact that you can never have too much glitter. All this for £12.50 and it has done nothing for my addiction. Oh well.

What are your favourite shades?

- Charli, xo