Birthday Haul!!

So last week it was my birthday, yay! And went shopping with my sister (Maman Clarke), double yay!! I love reading what people have received or brought with birthday money as I find them a nice little help guide for gift buying or if you just want to treat yourself, which is me all over!

This has all been gifted in some sort of way, whether that was through a nice wrapped present or money/vouchers found in a lovely card!

1.       ‘Wild Child’ Makeup Bag – this was purchased from Forever 21 for a lovely £7.40.  Previously my makeup bag was one that hung and had clear pockets which I loved for easy to see access; but with my ever so expanding makeup collection I needed something bigger, like who doesn't?! I fell in love with this bag as soon as I seen it, and as it was birthday money I was spending I couldn't walk out the door without it.

2.       Real Techniques Brushes - can you believe these are my first every Real Techniques brushes?!  I've wanted them for like forever, but just not every brought them as I always found something else I wanted more! For my first brushes I wanted the Core Collection and the Shading Brush. David had no idea what to get me so I hinted very loudly; always works very well with David!

3.       Seventeen Cosmetic Bag - I received this set off my best friend as something to open as the main present was a ticket to the theatre; keeper right?! I think this is currently in Boots as one of their Christmas gifts and I would highly recommend the eyeshadows which have a good stay power but the lip crayon is not so good at staying put for very long!

4.       Sleek Eyeshadow Palette – this I love!! Another hint in Davids direction! I've looked at sleek palettes for so long but never picked one up because I always thought I’d never use it as I had an MUA undress me palette which I loved; which has now been put into early retirement! I don’t want to go into too much detail as I will do a post on it soon!

5.   Rimmel Lip Liner – I spotted this when I was popping into boots to grab a drink and put it back down but then when birthday shopping I just couldn't! people that know me well know I won’t go out the house without something on my lips; normally some kind of pink lipstick. So thought this is bound to become a makeup bag essential as soon as I got put in, and I was so right!

6.       Muslin clothes – I have started to hot cloth cleanse my face morning and night and when I brought the product (mentioned here) I came with one cloth!! This lead to me going to Mothercare and looking in there muslin cloth section and come across this 50 pack!! 50 does sound a lot but means I don’t use the same one twice, hygiene is key!

7.       Tangle Tease & Mac Lipstick in ‘girl about town’ – oh my!! For about a year I've wanted both of these but just never got them! Throughout that year I've clearly mentioned these to my big sister in convocation (as she is a beauty/life blogger too)! I see why I wanted them; they are just so good! I'm wearing the lipstick while I write this and it just doesn't feel like there is anything there and it’s been on a good couple of hours and has not moved! The tangle tease needs to be on everyone’s Christmas list if they don’t already have one, it just has to be!

8.       Little Love Potions - when I asked for money and vouchers of people I had planned to get some Benefit minis so I could give them a try and (if I liked them) buy them in their full size! I many do I post on these when I've worn them a little more

9.       Cath Kidston Backpack – I've wanted this since I was looking for a back pack for uni! Love love love it!! In my eyes it’s like I have my own Mary Poppins bag; its bottomless, so much room! It fits my lever arch, nursing uniform and all the handbag clutter! Would recommend this bag to anyone for uni/college/school

Sarah x