Monday, 30 December 2013

Boxing Day Haul 2013

I can't believe how close we are to January.. just days away from 2014, insane! Nevertheless, following Christmas comes Boxing Day.. aka shopping time! This year I just went to a small scale local mall, nothing TOO crazy as I'm trying to put the breaks on my spending tendencies.. 


AERIE
From Aerie I picked up some undergarments which were priced at their usual prices and I had a coupon, so I figured EH while I'm here! I also got these black satin-ish lounge pants at 50% off, which I absolutely adore. They're comparable to Harem pants, but a bit less full on if that makes sense.


ARLIES
I got the cutest "You're a Peach" top for 9.99$ from 14.99$ which isn't too bad! It's just a tshirt but I thought it was too cute to pass up. I also got this jumper with cats on it.. what a surprise.. But the inside of it feels SO nice, the fabric is amazing, it's so soft! It was 29.99$ then 25% off which wasn't bad!



 H&M
H&M's deal was buy one sale item get one free. Not too shabby as I shop their sale section quite frequently! Naturally after spotting the accessories I decided to do two transactions instead of one so that my free items wouldn't be the 10$ in jewellery. That being said, the necklace was originally 14.95$ then I got it for 7$ along with the 3$, reduced from 6.95$, purple belt for free. I then picked up a dress for 15$ which I absolutely adore. It's black.. wow what a surprise.. but the neckline and shape is quite unique to my wardrobe, so that will be fun to play with. I then got 3 jumpers; a shimmery black boatneck for 15$ from 29.95$, a black jumper with a panther on it for 20$ from 34.95$ and a maroon cable knit jumper for 15$ from 29.95$. Then with the 2 15$ jumpers for free, not bad! 






OLD NAVY
I have a confession; I LOVE Old Navy. I think it's very understated, they've definitely stepped up quite a lot the past few years. Also, they are the same company as GAP and Banana Republic, which I love.
Everything at Old Navy was buy 1 item, get the 2nd (or equal or lower price) for 1$. First I got this pair of Pjyama leggings which I'm OBSESSED with. They're so comfortable, I can't seem to take them off.. They were marked as 16.94$, but I got them for 1$. Then I got this really light long sleeve shirt/jumper that says 'Be Amazing' which I thought was adorable. This was originally 27.94$ but I got it for 1$. Finally, I got two of the´pullovers which are so comfortable! The fabric on them is amazing, dare I say a cashmere imitation? I love Old Navy for basics. They were each 27.94$ and I got one pink and one purple. We went quite late on during the day (1:00 or so) so I was kind of disappointed with the colour selection in my size, but totally understandable, or else I'd have also stocked up on cable knit sweaters. But a sale is still running on their website so I'm definitely going to take a look there!





Did you go Boxing Day shopping? Comment and let me know what deals you scored!
xLB

Thursday, 12 December 2013

Naked3 - Swatches & Review

Hello hello! I am thrilled to be sharing this post with you all - the much anticipated Naked3. Follow up to the coveted Naked and Naked2. The Naked3 features rose toned hues perfect for everyday neutrals, to more bold looks.


So far I'm loving this palette, however the Naked2 is still my favourite of them all. The colours are all very wearable, but a lot of the ones I'd reach for in the Naked3 aren't super pigmented, and you have to build them up quite a bit. The colours on the 2nd half of the palette are very similar to the ones in the Naked2 palette, with a bit of a twist to them. I really do like this palette however, and it will be a new staple to my collection!

L-R: Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick, Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart

Swatches L-R: Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick, Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart (from black line to black line, as some are sheer)

Look for it in stores 12/16!

xLB

Sunday, 1 December 2013

OOTD | 1 December 2013

 GUYS GUYS GUYS IT'S DECEMBER HOLY
I feel like I blinked and November came and left! On that note, with December comes holiday parties. Today was the company I work for's annual Children's Party, which entails breakfast with Santa, crafts and face painting! Now, by no means am I a child nor do I have one, however I have a mother who works in HR for the company and requests my assistance.. So I figured, Outfit of the Day opportunity!

First off, a cheeky little snapchat


Necklace - EXPRESS ~ Ring - Forever 21 ~ Watch - Armani



Blazer - Forever 21 ~ Velvet Skirt - Brandy Melville ~ Boots - Steve Madden 




Hope you all have an amazing start to your December!
xLB