My Little Shopping Spree

So I finally got around to that little shopping spree I'd mentioned lately. I'm a bit of a saver rather than a spender. Most of my wages end up in a savings fund each month so that I can put money away for the future. I don't go out and just splurge on things like I did the other day.

I stopped off at Lush Cosmetics at Liverpool Street Station and then at Primark on Oxford Street and picked up a couple of goodies from both stores. At Lush, I went in to buy my regular shampoo only to find that the price had gone up. I decided to go crazy and try their Cynthia Sylvia
Stout shampoo that contains beer and cognac. Phwoar! It's the fanciest shampoo I've ever bought.

I got a gorgeous grey sweater form Primark (pictured right) and it's so cute. I suppose I like it because it's really long and super comfy.

When I was trying it on, I liked it mainly because it looks like something a sexy wizard would wear. Basically, I'm just a fan of wizard chic. Can we make that a thing? Can that be a trend?
I got a black kimino-like thing and another thing. Basically, I'm not very good at the words associated with fashion. But yes, maybe next month I'll do a little more shopping... And maybe I'll learn the words for the items I buy.

October Favourites

Now that it's October it's time that I share with you my October favourites; this is a monthly list of things I've purchased and have enjoyed. Some have Amazon link listings so you can, if you do so wish, find a copy for yourself.

I recently bought Airplane! on DVD. I'd actually never had a copy before. I had 2 copies of Airplane 2 but not the original. Click the banner below to find yourself a copy if you, like me, don't have one:

I picked up this delightfully bright kimono style piece from a UK store called Primark. It's a nice thin material so you can wear it like a cardigan or light jacket and it instantly brightens up an outfit. I usually wear a lot of black but this adds a wild dab of colour to my look. It's fun, it's soft and comfy... It has been a truly delightful purchase and if I recall correctly it was £15 or less. I liked it so much I picked up another similar kimono-esque item from Primark of a similar pattern. It adds an instant sprinkle of
glamour.



Another item I really enjoy is this organic Shea butter, as listed below, as it has become one of my go to beauty items. It's under £3 but it makes for a great natural skin moisturiser and, because it's organic, it doesn't leave your skin clogged up with unnatural chemicals. As we come into winter the cold makes our skin dry out and crack/peel. Keeping skin moist and supple is a good way to keep healthy. You can rub it onto your skin, face and even use it as a lip balm. It's unflavoured, natural goodness. Click on the link below to buy a jar and try it our for yourself:


Another great item I found from Primark.
I know, I know... one day I'll buy some clothes from a different store, I promise. As you can see, pictured right, the skirt in question is a lovely floor length black skirt made of a cotton/nylon blend.

It has a lovely slit up the side to playfully flash a little bit of leg.
The skirt, if I recall correctly, was roughly £13 so nothing too much and it can be dressed up or dressed down according to whatever you pair it with.







Another item that was recommended to me was "Sexing The Cherry", a book by Jeanette Winterson.
It was recommended at a party and I've little knowledge of the content but look forward to reading it.
Click on the item listing below to find yourself a copy:


And finally this is a playful little item that I picked up for myself at New Look for £3.99.
It's a little gold head band/alice band with adorable little cat ears and faux diamond gems in the ears. It was a silly kind of purchase but I've actually been wearing it more than I thought I would. If I need an excuse then it's BECAUSE HALLOWEEN.

Well that's all I can really think of for this month as I've not made too many purchases.

June Favourites

Here are my favourite items for the month of June from books to jewellery. Next month, what with my holiday, expect a lot of pretty dresses and bikinis for general holiday goodness.

If you like your fiction surreal and full of blasphemous statements about our beloved pop stars then this is the book for you. The author of this book is an absolute nut, a real crazy guy. I say this with confidence because he's a friend of mine. That said he writes in such an offbeat, entertaining way that I'm looking forward to reading his most popular book. "Neverland" is a collection of short stories about false events in the life of Michael Jackson. Simon Crump also wrote a book about fictional events from the life of Elvis that got him banned from the Elvis fanclub of a small German town who released a statement saying ''We do not know who is this Simon Crump, but he is not welcome in our town.'
Worth a read just for that, I'd say.



I've currently been really into cook books and I knocked this beauty off of my Amazon wish list to treat myself. I first heard of it on Miers' cooking show. 

When in my kitchen I cook almost anything with spice if possible. I'm looking forward to making some tasty items from this book later this month.

This is the other cookbook I treated myself to recently. I'm admittedly not the best cook but I'm hoping to find some new regular recipes here. 

I think I specifically bought this cookbook because of the cover. Chilli and cheese? Yes, please.

You can find The Accidental Vegetarian here.

I'm obsessed with SteamRetro jewellery. As a Lord of the Rings nerd I'm particularly in love with their LOTR replica jewellery. I just received my greenleaf Lothlorien brooch/necklace and I've put in an order for this Galadriel replica ring. Of course SteamRetro do a lot of wonderful original jewellery too - but first I'm buying the nerdy LOTR items I've wanted for years before I continue to empty my bank account on their original jewellery. Check out the Galadriel Nenya ring here. Check out SteamRetro themselves here.




Movie of the Month: Cabin In The Woods.
It is the perfect post-modern criticism to accompany traditional, contemporary slasher/horror films and is executed in perfect Whedon style and humour. It is so perfectly crafted - I totally recommend seeing it but do yourself a favour: don't read any information about the film. Just put it on, watch and save your questions until the end because they will be answered. Perfect for someone who watches a lot of horror films.

After being parted for so long (well, after leaving it in the shower at my Yorkshire apartment) my favourite shampoo and I are reunited. Daddy-O from Lush Cosmetics leave my hair smooth, soft and fragrant. I really love it. I tend to use it with American Cream conditioner - perfect if you need to apply lots of love back to your hair after lots of dye, products and heat. It has a really light, subtle scent that I love and lasts all day. If you're interested you can find Daddy-O online here

Scent of the month is Happy Heart from Clinique. It settles nicely and lasts all day. It's a subtle scent - quite light and not too strong. Other perfumes I'd recommend:
- Gucci: Envy Me
- DKNY: Delicious
- So...? In Love
- Lacoste: Pour Femme










Those are my June favourites. I'm going to go watch the season finale of Game of Thrones.