I’ve not really given myself much chance to go out and spend money, recently, unless you count food and necessity pens (damn notes). But going to London presents an opportunity, which is very hard to ignore when you’re confronted with conveniently placed stores.
Sigh, why do you do this to me Superdrug?
Regardless, I picked up a couple of things in what is probably the most miniature of ‘hauls’ known to blogging kind, and thought that I’d show them to you – considering it’s the first time I’ve dabbled in sharpie-esque eyeliners and multicoloured primers.
For beauty, I faffed around over seeing an actual Makeup Revolution stand in superdrug for possibly an obscene amount of time – played the perfect enabler and talking two ladies into buying some … people should hire me. But when it came to actual purchases I stuck to what I needed.
Enter, Collection Extreme 24 hour felt tip liner – £2.99. My much favoured Etude House liquid liner is on it’s last legs and I haven’t tried felt tip liners before, so why the hell not, was my reasoning. Have you tried felt tip liners before? If I’m being honest I’m kind of scared… Though they have it in different colours too which could be interesting
Base wise, I’ve seen a couple of these multicoloured base coordinator-y things in circulation and at £4 the MUA pro-base prime & conceal wasn’t exactly breaking the bank. I’ve tried green bases to offset redness before from Missha and had quite a bad reaction to that, so haven’t dabbled since. Hopefully I’ll fare better with this.
Since I’m always on the hunt for hand creams, and obviously a sucker for add-ons-at-the-till, this Nivea soft moisturising cream found it’s way into my bag too. So far it’s not doing a bad job at keeping my hands from cracking in the winter-spring transition.
I haven’t mentioned it here yet, but along with shoes and stationery, I also collect Japanese character plush toys. (That’s characters like Rilakkuma, Kumamon, Hello Kitty…) So for a few this will not come as a surprise, but I’ve added to my alpaca collection with this little guy. He’s not actually authentic Alpacasso, since his tags are in the wrong place (and to my knowledge there wasn’t a lavender boy released in the Love Hat series…), but I’m not too fussed since he’s cute, was a bit of an impulse buy, and sometimes you just need an Alpaca to squish.
What have you bought recently? Oooh, or, do you collect anything really interesting or odd? My parents aren’t keen on any of my collections, really, since they’re not exactly the cheapest or most practical, but I love them anyway.
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Pumpkin Emily says
The alpaca is so cute! I used to collect rocks when I was a kid. :)pumpkinemilysmiles.blogspot.com
Fii Cridland says
He's such a cutiepie, I'm slightly sad he's not authentic but he'll just get more cuddles. And ooh~ all my 'collections' have been pricey, my parents probably wish I collected rocks or stamps! xo
Anonymous says
Girl did you copy me with that MUA concealer palette 😉 I bought it a few days ago and it does a decent enough job. Also gimme the alpaca as of yesterday, thanksChantel Dione | fashion, beauty, music & lifexo
Fii Cridland says
i might have been inspired by you it's hard to tell(aka yes. no shame)nah nah get ur own xo
Anonymous says
I'm starting the trends clearly – you're welcome bbI mean wow, I thought we were friendsxo
Pinkie Prim says
Ahh, I want that alpaca!! So cute xxwww.pinkieprim.co.uk
Fii Cridland says
He's adorbs! Most of the actual Alpacasso alpacas are relatively affordable too aha :3xo
colleen welsch says
I have a llama stuffed animal. Our stuffed animals could be friends!COOCOO FOR COCO
Fii Cridland says
Tea parties. Need to happen. After formal Llama/Alpaca introductions of course ;)xo
Jasmin Charlotte says
Cute plushie! Awesome thing to collect. I use the collection eye liner all the time and looove it! One of my fave eye liners for sure x Jasmin Charlotte | UK Lifestyle Blog
Fii Cridland says
Ooh that's good to hear, I'm so unsure about felt tip ends though – hopefully I'll get on ok! xo
ELLY says
I love felt tip liners! My favourite is the Loreal Superliner, they're so easy to use and I've never gone back to another type of liner since 🙂 I was looking at that concealer palette yesterday – I've never used green bases before so I'd love to know how it works for you! Great post as always lovely xxelly from alldeathbydiamonds
Fii Cridland says
Oooh once I'm through with this one I'll try that next maybe! I'll do a little review on it once I've used it a bit more :3xo
Marta says
Hello from Spain: I just discovered your blog and I love the variety of themes. Fashion and beauty are some of my hobbies together with the collection of Barbies. I have a blog dedicated to those dolls that invite you to visit: all4barbie.blogspot.com If you want to keep in touch. I became a follower of your blog. I like your pictures and your style.
Fii Cridland says
Hello and thank you so much!!! Ah oh wow – I'll definitely check it out xo
marinasimone says
Felt tip liners saved my ass. No more wonky flicks.I'd love to know how the green based concealer works for you, I've never really thought to try it.Marina from Marina-Simone Blog x
Fii Cridland says
Ok I might be sold on this felt tip liner thing. If we get on point flicks I am down. I'll do a little review soon – and it's a concept I picked up on In korea, not entirely sure what the lilac is for though?? aha xo
Antonella says
Great post my dear:))If you have time visit me on my blog :))xoxo Antonella
Fii Cridland says
Ah thank you!I'll make sure I check it outxo
Writing Monique says
Lovely post, and it being my first time here; lovely blog! I really like this haul, especially the little alpacaWritingMonique
Fii Cridland says
Awh thank you ~He's a cutie. I'm not allowing myself to get him more 15cm friends … yet.xo
Imogen Mace says
I bought the powder version of the MUA palette last week and adore it! There's going to be a review coming up soon on my blog so I'd love to know what you think of this version(:That alpaca is just the cutest! Imii xox // nettleandblackberry.com
Fii Cridland says
Ooh ooh wow! I'll def look out for that! 😀 He's such a qtpie xo