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My MAC Pink 4 Friday lipstick arrived yesterday, in record time I have to add. I really wasn't expecting it before Christmas, considering I waited weeks for my previous parcel to turn up. The lipstick I thought, was officially named 'Pink 4 Friday'. However the box and base label both just say "Pink Friday", I don't know if they're all like that or if it's just the second batch. Anyhow, the pictures I've taken are hellish, but there was absolutely no daylight, so I was struggling.
In the tube the lipstick looks a very bright, bold, barbie pink, darker than Viva Glam Gaga. When swatched, I was surprised to find a strong lilac tone to it, which I hadn't expected and on the lips, it appears slightly lighter than on the hand and maybe even loses that lilac quality depending on which light it's in. You can see the difference even in my skin colour in the pictures below, never mind the lipstick colour (the same with my hands above). It is a very difficult colour to wear, I'm not going to lie and pinks are not really my comfort zone for lips surprisingly (given my hair colour). However after all the bother I went through to get it, I'm going to make it work somehow.
I'm such a brat, seriously I am. It's just so difficult to avoid the fantastic sale bargains and pretty shoes that are out there just now (or is that just me?). I'm still due my sister money, but have managed to spend more than I've paid her this week. She should really take priority, but I have no willpower, it's true!
Secret Sales were stocking Kandee shoes this week at half price and remember the 2 pairs I really wanted? Well, I thought they wouldn't have them, it was a long shot, but they did. Unfortunately according to the Kandee site the blue studded pair run small, so they didn't have a 6 in stock and I really didn't want to risk spending £75 on the 5's if they didn't fit. They did however have both sizes of the super rare diamond pair. Although I'm sceptical as to how far these "only 60 pairs made worldwide" have stretched considering they're still in stock on the Kandee site and they've sold several pairs through this sale. They run true to size, but on the advice of my sister I ordered a 6, because if they're too large you can add insoles, if they're too small, you're stuck and I knew at rrp £269 I could probably never afford to buy them direct from Kandee if they didn't fit. I get Christmas money from my Grandad, so that should go toward that. I was a little annoyed that the day after I purchased them Secret Sales had an extra 10% off (could've saved £13.50), but oh well!
Miss Selfridge have added more items to their sale. I just happened to check their site and the tapestry shoes were reduced to £25 and only 2 pairs left in a size 5, so I bought them. I got some tights and jewellery too.
I still haven't bought the Pure courts from ASOS, as I cannot make up my mind which colour I prefer. I keep changing my mind. I'd still like your opinions on it! They are not as high risk for selling out though, so I reckon I'm safe to wait a few days. That same day, I noticed the Partytime glitter platforms that had sold out previously were back in stock. I dithered (secretly wanting to wait until tomorrow to use the Grazia 20% off code), but they sold out in all sizes that same day. I bookmarked the link and have been religiously checking it since. This morning, they had all sizes in stock again, but mostly only 1 pair of each size. I added both the 5 and 6 to my basket and did that stressy, refreshing the page thing every couple of hours to keep them reserved! I finally found a 10% off code and decided to go ahead and buy them. I bought both sizes, as I've renewed my Premier account, so will return the other pair for free (it's money tied up that I need though). I was pretty miffed that the Premier account seems like a waste of time right now as it wouldn't allow me the option of next day or nominated day delivery. I'm fed up of them grouping all of Scotland together (example, we've had bright sunshine here today and the streets are dry, although it's cold, my friend in Aberdeenshire is snowed in with no way of getting out and no public transport running). Although in saying that my Beatrix lipgloss has apparently been 'delayed due to adverse weather' since the 8th of December with no update since-it's stuck in Perth. Obviously it's more to do with backlog issues now than bad weather but it's really frustrating all the same.
Finally my friends at Shudoo have a fabulous offer currently with 25% off selected items (use code XMASSHUDOO until 22nd December). I've wanted the Jean Paul Gaultier Melissa sandals for a while now and planned on getting them soon as they were massively reduced in the sale (£160 down to £60). They also happened to be included in this 25% offer, so I got them for £45, bargain huh? I was so excited. It's always free delivery on the site and free returns too, which I love. So I have all these fabulous shoes to look forward to...if they ever turn up! In saying that, of the hundreds of pairs I own, I still can't think of a suitable pair for Granny's funeral next week. The cemetery is on a steep slope with gravel (chunky heels or wedges I'm thinking) but there are areas we are going with bad ice (ok none of my shoes will work on this)! What about you-bought any bargains recently? Or can you think of any of my shoes that may be suitable? I'm considering my Dolce & Gabbana wedges but they're only sandals, not exactly suitable for this time of year. I think I'll wear my Pearl Lowe black pleated dress with cream collar or else the 'Cherry' one I bought from the range recently.
Having not been outdoors at all for over 3 weeks now I'm obviously missing the fresh air (and boy is it fresh in these cold conditions) but I'm really missing my regular shopping trips. I like seeing what's in the shops just now and looking at the pretty window displays and more precisely I'm missing my Primark hauls! The last few times I've been there though it's actually been rubbish, nothing jumping out at me that I hadn't seen before. So, I was really keen to see the newer Spring stuff and actually from the little preview, it's pretty exciting. It's perhaps a little out of date for those very fashion forward ladies, taking inspiration from Prada SS10 and AW10/11. Think midi length skirts, beach prints, retro inspired glasses, pointed kitten heels with bows and of course it wouldn't be spring/summer without a splash of nautical.
I'm absolutely in love with the retro beach scene on this dress, £17. I'd been hoping the high-street would pick this up. Due instore end of January. (Platforms £12, instore now).
This isn't usually my style (not even sure it would suit my shape), but I like the laid back feel of it. £15 due end of January. Cork platforms £12 due end of March.
The last thing I bought in Primark was a short, pleated dress not unlike this midi length one. It's £17, the floppy hat is £4 both due end of February. Rust belted dress £15 due March, wedges £12 due February, satchel £7 due March.
Halter dress £15 due beginning of February and how much do I love this vintage inspired prom dress? Stunning, £21 (ooh expensive for Primark, haha) due in beginning of March. The floppy hat £4 mid March and cork platforms £18 beginning of April.
Here's a touch of the nautical; stars and stripes jumper £10, spotted shorts £6, striped holdall £6 due mid February, rope wedges £14 end of February, red headband £1.50 beginning of January. Red tee £8 due end of January, belted spotted palazzo pants £14 due beginning of March (really like these), bow trim hat £3, due end February, rope wedges (as before).
Beautiful 50's floral skirt £16 due end of January, crochet jumper £16 beginning of February, kitten heel slingbacks £10 due mid January. Jumpsuit £17 instore now and high waisted jeans £14 end of December.
Channelling Miu Miu SS10 with a kitsch bird print chiffon blouse £8 instore now, mid calf flared skirt £10 end of January.
Multi coloured dress £15 beginning of March, embroidered cardigan £16 end of February, cork platforms as before, red satchel £7 and socks £1.50 beginning of March. I'm ridiculously excited about these retro glasses (although I think it's very vain, that I'd wear 'fake' glasses in public, but never my real glasses, although it's probably because I can't see through them outside). Anyway, I've been on the lookout for the perfect pair and unfortunately genuine vintage glasses are too pricey for me but these are a bargaintastic £2 due at the end of January. The frilly, shell print dress is another stunner £9 due end of March along with the wedges £18 and straw bag £7.
Lace tee £8 end of January, shorts £5 mid March, shoe boots £14 beginning of January and floral headband £2 end of December. Waterfall grey jacket £17 instore now.
I know a few fashion bloggers who'll love these items, I wouldn't dare subject anyone to me in short pleather shorts! They are £10 and the mustard cardi is £8 due mid January.
My MAC Pink 4 Friday lipstick arrived yesterday, in record time I have to add. I really wasn't expecting it before Christmas, considering I waited weeks for my previous parcel to turn up. The lipstick I thought, was officially named 'Pink 4 Friday'. However the box and base label both just say "Pink Friday", I don't know if they're all like that or if it's just the second batch. Anyhow, the pictures I've taken are hellish, but there was absolutely no daylight, so I was struggling.
In the tube the lipstick looks a very bright, bold, barbie pink, darker than Viva Glam Gaga. When swatched, I was surprised to find a strong lilac tone to it, which I hadn't expected and on the lips, it appears slightly lighter than on the hand and maybe even loses that lilac quality depending on which light it's in. You can see the difference even in my skin colour in the pictures below, never mind the lipstick colour (the same with my hands above). It is a very difficult colour to wear, I'm not going to lie and pinks are not really my comfort zone for lips surprisingly (given my hair colour). However after all the bother I went through to get it, I'm going to make it work somehow.
