Mini M&S haul and things.

M&S is one of those places not many younger people think of going to for clothing but oh how things have changed over the years. Their Limited Collection and Indigo ranges in my eyes aim to please the younger more fashiony people out there but even the rest of the clothing ranges could surprise you.
I was doing some shopping (mainly for presents!) and managed to find some bargains for myself (of course) for instance these skinny jeans for £7.00 down from £19.50 I love the splash of colour these add to my outfits. I was originally after some dark wine coloured jeggings they had but they sold out boo!

 I also found this nude 100% silk Autograph blouse for £9.00 down from a whopping £50 something pounds (I was way too excited to wear it and so the labels are long gone) although it's a couple sizes too big for me I can wear it oversized or tucked into jeans or a skirt and I'm good to go!

I thought this jumper at £6.00 from £35 would be nice to layer with for winter.

 Lastly although not a sale item and kind of pricy (£15) I got this gorgeous knitted headband, I'm not a hat person so this is a nice alternative that will keep my ears warm! I love the pretty dusky pink colour, the pearls and the buttons...so cute.

 Some bronze glittery heels which I love but sadly are a little too big (a size 6 1/2 :l) for me so I guess they will be going onto ebay!

I also ventured to the Krispy Kreme that is somewhat new to Birstall for the first time where I saw santa on stood on the back of a range rover (random) and got myself some yummy doughnuts, I seriously believe there the most delicious things out there!

Loving the Christmas doughnuts! Hope those who celebrate are enjoying the festive season, I'm definitely keeping away from town in the crazy rushes!
xx

New purchase: Floral Tea Party & My Favourite comfy shoes: VANS

I have always found it hard to find shoes (heels or flats) that fit me perfectly and don't cause my poor feet pain from 5 minutes of walking in them. When it comes to shoes my problem has always been finding the correct size, I seem to be in-between sizes at most stores which sucks as half sizes aren't easily obtainable. 

On top of that I wouldn't say I have narrow skinny feet either which again can be an issue and then to top things of a little further...(not like I want to mention this, cue the ew's!) my second toe is longer than my first which can also be an issue as some shoes end up squishing my toes.

So you can imagine my delight of trying to find comfy shoes...

Although I am open as to where I buy thing's from I have always been a fan of brands such as Vans, Converse, Volcom etc.... the more skater/surfer/alternative kind. 

So a couple of years ago when I was in California I popped into a Vans store, at the time in England I had only ever been to the London one but thankfully we have one in Leeds now! Vans stores sell half sizes too and I fell in love with a pair of their 'Lo pro' shoes which are basically pump style shoes and they fit me like a glove. HALLELUJAH!.

I wore those babies until I could no longer wear them. Until I had holes in them and I started looking like a hobo....to the point where my BF was like babe....you NEED new shoes. I initially I wanted to get the exact same ones again but alas I couldn't get my hands on any so I eventually gave in and started looking for alternatives.

Although I love 'girly' and more dressy shoes, I end up wanting a pair of comfortable flats, flats that aren't so flat that you feel every stone you step on. Vans are perfect for this and so comfortable, they sell a wide range of styles from skater shoes to slip-ons and pumps with different colours and designs.

I ended up buying these 'Authentic Floral Tea Party' shoes for £35 girly and comfortable... love it.

 The thick soles make these super comfortable, I'm even getting some all black plain vans for work. I would definitely recommend these to anyone after comfortable casual footwear! Are you a fan of Vans?

Catch up.

My twitter followers will have known I've been in California for the past month but I can not so glady say I'm back in sunny England. I had an amazing time with my love, but I miss him so much now!

 Rob's lovely mother threw me an early thanksgiving dinner as a suprise as I left a week before the real day which was unfortunate!

 The sunsets are beautiful.

Famous In and Out Burger, if your visiting California this is definitely a fast food restaurant you need to visit. Delicious!

 I also spent Halloween over there which was so much fun. It's a big deal in the USA, so when I went shopping for my costume there was huge amounts to choose from and it was super busy with people getting their costumes.

Since I've been back I've treated the family to Domino's pizza, I finally got a chance to try one of the gourmet ones. Domino's is honestly one of my favourite places to get pizza from. I love the huge pizza menu and also the range of deals and that you can track your order AND the super fast and friendly service....what more could you want?

I also finally went to see Breaking Dawn, I know it's not to everyone's tastes but Oh how I loved it. I seriously didn't want it to end.

<3

Oh Kindle- Oberon Design Case

I just had to show off my beautiful kindle case, I pretty much refused to use my kindle until I received it. I wanted to get something nice soon as it's going to be used a lot so after some extensive research I ended up getting an Oberon Design Leather case. They sell some beautiful things and as soon as I saw their cases I was in love, I've never seen anything like them before. I also liked the idea of this case because with time ( I assume lots of it) the leather will eventually look worn which is something I'm a fan of.

They sell a mixture of products and cases for other gadgets too which you can check out here

The colour is a dark purple in most lights however above with the flash it's much more vibrant. I normally wouldn't think of spending this much on a case but I couldn't help myself once I saw it ( I purchased it for $67 which works out at £42 not including P&P) but I think it's definitely worth it as the craftsmanship is amazing, you can just tell it's going to last a long time.

After getting my cover I've been using my Kindle tons, especially the last month or so during my travels and have just finished 'Only Mine' by Susan Mallery which I loved. I'm always open to different kinds of books and so you have any book recommendation please feel free to share them!

Missha BB cream for darker Skin! No.31 Golden Beige.

BB creams (Blemish Balm) seem to be everywhere right now but from my personal experience it's hard to find one for darker skin tones which is a real shame although BB cream originally started off for Asian skin tones.

For those who may not know what BB creams are, in a nutshell it works like a tinted moisturiser (or some have enough pigment to use as a foundation) that is supposed to be wondrous in different areas. They tend to have an SPF, anti-wrinkle agents, healing and skin lightening properties and help create an even flawless finish.

Sometime last year I discovered Missha had a new, darker shade out. Although it's slightly harder to find and is more expensive compared to the rest that are easily available. This seems to be the only darker shade available from Missha too.

Missha is a popular brand for BB creams in Asia, I bought mine from ebay, I think I paid around £20 something pounds at the time. I really wanted to try these much talked about wonder creams so I splashed out.

The one I purchased was 'Perfect Cover B.B Cream' 50ml, No.31 Golden Beige, with SPF 42 PA+++ (The PA part is pretty much a grading system of UVA protection which provides superior defence against rays that can cause collagen damage and photo ageing of the skin.) 

                                     I have tried my best to capture the true colours of the swatches. 

To me once it's blended in it has more of a red undertone which you can't see in the pictures so much. I also really love the scent it's fresh and light.

My Thoughts?

I really like what BB creams are about and this one I found was easy to blend, loved the smell and it also had light/medium coverage. However it didn't match my skin tone as much as I hoped it would, I need something with more yellow undertones and this was quiet the opposite however I can still make it work by putting my Mac powder over it.

Has anyone else tried this brand?