Some rather lovely recent purchases
A quick post as I need to get ready for the Windows Live party I’m going to this evening, I’ll be back with all of the shenanigans later this week!
I’ve seen quite a few of these posts and thought it’d be fun to do one of my own, especially as I’ve bought some lovely little bits and bobs recently if I do say so myself.
If you’ve ever done one of these please leave a link below! (I do love that blogging allows me to be unashamedly nosy.)
M&S earphone tidy
I actually despise wires of all kinds because of their tendency to tangle. This £2 purchase is cheap, practical, and so bright it’s easy to find in the bottom of my bag (although it does come in other colours too).
Click to buy: M&S earphone tidy
iPhone bunny case
Another cheap and cheerful buy. You may think it sacrilege to dress a gorgeous phone in such clobber but now and again immaturity takes over.
(FYI: I am also on the hunt for a sleeker leather alternative …).
Click to buy: iPhone bunny case
Nars blusher in “Orgasm”
I finally bought this cult product to see what all the fuss was about. I usually find products this hyped to be disappointing – not in this case. It might look too sparkly in the compact but when you put it on it just gives a gorgeous shimmer. I love it.
Click to buy: Nars Blush in Orgasm
Panda nightlight
A silly little purchase but one that makes me smile nonetheless. eBay was invented so we could all buy cute crap like this. It’s possibly the best 99p I’ve ever spent.
Click to buy: Panda Night Light
Adele “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” DVD
My Adele obsession only grew after I saw her live in Manchester in September. As I stood amongst the crowd I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed at the audience’s reaction to her: you could literally feel love pouring out of them towards her.
I pre-ordered this as soon as it became available and curled up to watch it late on on Sunday afternoon. I was slightly disappointed in that you can tell she wasn’t 100% well when they recorded this but of course she still sounds phenomenal.
Click to buy: Adele “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” on DVD
Camera necklace
After hearing many good things about Battersea Car Boot Sale I wandered down there on Sunday lunchtime. Ha, I wish! It took me over an hour to get there and it was pretty rubbish in all honesty. This cute camera necklace was the only thing I bought (it was only £1.50). I know boot sales can be hit-and-miss but I don’t think I’ll bother dragging myself all the way to Battersea again for this one.
Vintage Levi cut-offs
I finally found my dream vintage Levi cut-offs! These were a bargainous £10 from Judy’s at Spitalfields and the stallholder had scores of pairs in all sizes so if you’ve been looking for some too get yourself down to the next fair on 7th January :)
Vintage jar
Another purchase from Judy’s Vintage Fair. I’ve developed a bit of an inexplicable fascination with old jars and bottles so I grabbed this lovely embossed one when I saw it. The stallholder confessed it had been part of a family of 3 but she’d just dropped and smashed the other 2 so she let me adopt this remaining survivor for £5. I’ll be using it as a tea light holder and vase.
Sam Edelman “Parley” boots
Another long-standing member of my ‘must-have classics’ list, I can now tick off chelsea boots. These are butter-soft, the ideal heel height, and I love the added edge the (faux) zip gives. They’re also available in the wonderfully-named whiskey brown.
Click to buy: Sam Edelman “Parley” boots
And not pictured …
I’ve also booked a little day-trip to Paris!! I’ve not been to the city of lights for almost 3 years and that was also my only visit to Paris so far. The benefit of living in London is that you can hop on the Eurostar and be there in just over 2 hours. No trekking to and from suburbian airports, no long-winded checking-in times, no flight terrors, no fuss. Me loves it.
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Oooooh lucky you, my sister has just come back from Paris – want to go so much! xxx
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LOVE that bunny ear Iphone case, just wish they did it for the 3GS! X
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Love the bunny case, I got my friend a cat one recently, it’s similar and sooo cute. I always have a case on my iPhone – and it’s always ridiculously cute! Right now I have Hello Kitty. I’ll be the one laughing when I drop it and it’s nice and protected!! =p
I also bought Orgasm recently but my blusher brush is so pants that I don’t feel I’m getting the most out of it. Getting professional brushes for my Christmas tho, can’t wait to try it out with them! ^_^
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I really, really want Nars Orgasm!
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Great stuff! You’ll love the NARS orgasm.
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Paris j’adore! I’m also obsessed with Adele’s voice. Love the cute little panda light xoxo
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Love the iphone case :)
And yes, Eurostar is so great ; being in Londons centre in 3 hours (i dont live in Paris) is just amazing !
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Ahhhh love those Chelsea boots. Have high ones, but need some low heels too xx
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Glad you like the jar so much! Love your photographs from Spitalfields, we will be back in January – hope to see you there.
I may have to invest in one of those headphone cases my wires are always getting tangled in my bag and it takes me 5 minutes each morning to detangle them, something like that would be perfect!
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That Bunny Case is adorable, been wanting to get one for my iphone as well :)
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I’ve been looking for something like the earphone tidy for ages. Thank you for that. x
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love it!
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Super nice purchases :) I need a bunny case for my bb too!!
xxx
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i like all of it, especially that necklace!
1. So jealous you’re just a hop, skip and a jump from Paris. I’ve only been once, but I fell in love with it (and I didn’t find the French snotty at all)! Still never been to London either.
2. I tried Orgasm for the first time recently along with Laguna bronzer and I’m obsessed! It really is the perfect color.
3. Spitalfields is a place? LOL. I always wondered why All Saints had it in its name.
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your new purchases are great!! i love the boots and that super cute night light!
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I bought Nars Orgasm this year too…lucky me it works perfectly for my complexion!!
Also love your cut-off and boots!
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