Going shopping with no real purpose always amounts to buying products with no actual need or want for them and this is usually what gives shopping a bad name! Today though, I went into town and ended up with some great Autumn pieces. Primark had started filtering in jumpers and other wooly, fluffy things into the isles and I couldn't help but pick up a big black floppy hat and huge tartan scarf. The bonus was that it was double sided with a houndstooth print on the other side! I'd been after a large scarf to act as a shawl for chillier days and always wanted to try out a big hat because they always look so good! Knowing that I have actually been wanting these items made me feel better about buying them and couldn't wait for it to get colder to try them.
After Primark came TK Maxx, where I'd noticed they sold the Eco Tools 6 piece starter brush set for £9.99, which was cheaper than the £16 I'd seen in Boots. After needing an eyelash brush and concealer brush for a long time, it was the best bargain of the day. They also sell Real Techniques brushes at a discounted price too! I also thought I'd try out the 'concrete effect' with Nails inc's Concrete nail polish in 'London Wall'. It was strange at first but it gives a cool looking texture and it's always good to try out something different.
I picked up some Natural collection favourites in Boots, with the eyeshadow duo in 'Mocha/ Latte' which I'd ran out of, a solo eyeshadow in 'Asteroid' and my favourite lip liner in 'Almond' (it's honestly the best shade I've ever found). I think you can never go wrong with Natural Collection, the products are simple, they're neutral colours and at three for £5, it's a student's dream!
In Superdrug, I decided to buy a velvet lip lacquer from MUA. I'd had one from Sleek in a bright pink and never dared wear it but the finish was amazing. For £3 I bought the shade 'Tranquility' which gave a lovely nudey brown colour to my lips, but was quite drying and cracked easily. I also bought an eyeliner from them in 'Snow White' to help create wider eyes using it on your lower lid line.
I then spotted Herbal Essences Clearly Naked shampoo and conditioner. I've been using the L'oreal EverStrong shampoo and conditioner that's free from sulphates that can cause build up and other hair problems. It's basically the ingredient that causes the shampoo to lather and foam up but it's been known to strip the hair and scalp more than it needs to. They have been a saviour to my hair, but at £5.99 each, it was more of a treat and didn't know whether to spend that again. This is when I came across the Herbal Essences range that saved my hair dilemma. It smells amazingly fresh, has no parabens, colourant or silicone and at £1.99 has prevented me from splurging. This, ladies and gents, is why it's this weeks obsession... and probably will be for as long as it lasts.
Emily x
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