REVIEW: primark lip stain

I've been wanting a lip stain for a while but couldn't justify spending much money, but I found this in Primark at the weekend. It was £1.50 and hasn't got a named shade, but on the lip, it comes out quite bright. I put it on at about 6pm on Sunday, thinking it would come off immediately. It lasted until 3pm on MONDAY! I have no idea what Primark put in it, but whatever it is, it really is a 'lip stain'. I layered above mine in Burts Bees lipbalm as it did dry out my lips quite a lot. But, the colour is nice, a vibrant pop of colour to match with my floral trousers I was wearing on Monday. I would definitely recommend this stain and will definitely be buying another few soon.

Been on two shopping trips this week (Sunday and today) so I'm gonna post a haul when I have enough time

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first haul - matalan.co.uk

If you've never heard of Matalan, check out their website. My dad was obsessed with the shop when we were younger and he regularly took us there and spent £££'s. Growing up, I've rarely even thought about shopping there because I do think it's a bit over priced for what it is and because I'm used to spending no more than £10 on an item.
A few months back I bought a few bits in the sale, including some floral tailored trousers which I love! So I thought I'd check out there sale the other day and noticed that delivery was only £1 for the weekend (which always makes me want to purchase something even more!)
Oh my goodness, the sale is really good - well most things. Bargain tailored trousers and pencil skirts, with sequinned dresses for £11, floral jeans for £5 and underwear for £1, I could not resist buying some stuff. After many calculations to whether I could actually afford to buy anything, I realised I had £25 max to spend.

Trousers - £4 (reduced from £14)

Skirt - £7 (reduced from £14)

Vest - £3.50 (reduced from £7)

Clutch - £5 (reduced from £8)
I also got a top with a photograph of a pile of chips over the front for £3 (reduced from £10)

I am so excited to wear these and plan some exciting new outfits!

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inspiration

I discovered Polyvore this evening & I don't know why I'd never thought to go on it before. It's amazing! These two outfits are what I put together in about 5 minutes as I've just been playing around with it tonight. I can tell that it's gonna be super helpful when trying to put together outfits. I absolutely love the bottom outfit; I would be perfect for when I go to Tenerife next month.

I'm also in the process of finding an outfit for my interview at DMU. I'm either thinking about a full floral trouser suit, or a midi bodycon floral skirt and plain tee maybe.. hmm decisions

TOPSHOP trousers

I have recently discovered a love for patterned trousers; any outfit can seem so much smarter with a pair of well fitted cigerette trousers. Paired with brogues and a plain tee with a statement necklace for a casual look or worn with steel-toe court heels and a matching blazer for a going out outfit, either look really lovely.

So far, my collection is minimal, having only currently purchased one pair of purple floral trousers but in the next month or so when my income is increased when I start working back at the cafe (aswell as working in my local newsagents and constantly selling clothes on eBay!) I'll be able to afford a few more pairs and hopefully a matching suit!

update

I'm annoyed at myself for not blogging all week, but I've had exams and a tonne of coursework to do. So I thought I'd just write a little update:

1. I've stuck (sort of) to my news years resolution of not buying anything for myself. I went charity shopping with my sister and came home with a faux leather jacket and a few other bits and bobs. I was gonna sell the leather jacket but my one is knackered so I think I might keep it for now. But everything I bought came to about £7/8 so I didn't break the bank! That's the only time I've spent money on clothes/shoes/makeup/accessories so I'm very happy with myself, seeing as it is sales season.
2. Last week, I made £70 on eBay which I'm super happy about & I've still got some more things to sell. The downside of my profits is that this is paying for my car tax which is £125 for 6 months!!! :(
3. Before Christmas I received 3 offers and 2 interviews for uni. I turned down one of the interviews just now as it was my final choice and I don't really want to do the course. Mu interview for De Montfort is on the 12th February which I'm a bit nervous for
4. I'm off to Tenerife in 5 weeks so I'm currently looking at the sales to buy some holiday clothes. Eeeeek, so excited!

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3 pairs of heels for £6!

Just a quick post to show my amazing bargains!

I picked up all three for £6 in a local charity. They are all brand new H&M ex stock and in perfect condition.   This charity shop stocks lots of brand new H&M stuff with the labels cut out or black markered over and I always go there for bargains. I'm selling the court shoes on eBay as they are too small but the other two fit perfectly (even though I reallllyyy don't need any more shoes)

I also picked up some more H&M stuff including: a pack of 4 earrings, a black waist belt, some burgundy coloured gloves and a wooly scarf, which were all only 50p each. I love bargains.

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Wool coat - £5 charity shop

Burgundy baggy tshirt - £5 internacionale

Belt - £1 primark 

Blue jeans - £11 primark

Heeled boots - £20 primark

Tartan scarf - £1 charity shop

Leather bag - £30 h&m

I've finally done an outfit post! Even though my brother took the photos so they're not as great as I'd hoped.

This a quick outfit I put together before doing a bit of shopping in town. The coat I bought last week which was reduced from £10 - such a bargain! It's so warm and lovely and I've ordered a burgundy fur collar which I'll sew onto when it arrives. The boots I've had a couple of months but haven't worn them much but they make an outfit more sophisticated I think so I'll definitely be wearing them more when I'm back at sixth form. And the bag, oh god I love it! It's the first proper handbag I've ever owned really because I've always had about 3 bags which I swop around depending on my outfit, but this is definitely going to be my everyday bag from now on.