This year it really has been a case of the January blues (and don't even get me started on university stress!)

 

I've been after a new purse for about six or seven months now to no avail. I really wanted to find one that wasn't black or brown so I popped into TK Maxx to see what they had on offer. I foolishly looked at design first and prices second, and fell in love with a beautiful blue number by Michael Kors. The price wasn't so beautiful though - £79 is just a little out my price range! But tucked away behind the majesty of Michael Kors was this little beauty who, at £12, was a bit more student friendly.  The purse is by Graffiti, established in 2007 and it's the perfect size for me. It's great as well because it matches a fair amount of my wardrobe. It'll pair up perfectly with my denim shorts and my denim shirts!  I'm also loving blue nail varnish at the minute - blue isn't quite as gothic as black but when worn with lighter denim such as my acid wash jeans from New Look, still showcases a bit of edgy grunge. Nails Inc.'s Motcomb Street is my current favourite.

Jade x

To say it's been a busy week since moving back to uni would be an understatement! Even though lectures haven't started yet, it's definitely been a challenge to get everything sorted in preparation. I don't think being in final year has really hit me yet! Nevertheless, I thought since September is nearly over I would blog about a few beauty products I purchased during the month. I don't ever really blog about beauty products because in reality I don't use a wide variety at all. I'm very much a stickler to change so the products I use I have been doing so for years! It's rare for me to try anything new in the beauty department so I thought I'd give them a quick mention on here.

First up is Frizz-Ease's Intensive Masque. I use a lot of Frizz-Ease already - my hair naturally forms ringlets but when I relax and/or straighten it, it needs a bit of taming and Frizz-Ease products definitely hit the spot. I am so glad I gave this a go - I've only used it a few times but I already love the smell and the texture and though it's probably too early to tell 100%, my hair does feel healthier already. I apply it after shampooing and conditioning my hair and I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing even more improvement in my hair's condition from future uses.

I've seen this product making the rounds on the blogosphere and I wasn't going to buy into the hype until I saw it on offer in Wilkinson. I did need to buy a new moisturiser anyway and Nivea's In-Shower Moisturiser was cheaper than the one I was planning to buy. I have to admit that I'm now glad I did! It definitely makes my skin feel soft and it makes it so much easier to remember to moisturise every day. Perfect for someone like me, who has a tendency to forget!
Last but not least, I bought this Rimmel Lipstick on a whim for my first night out back at uni. I love bright colours on a night out and I have a few items that are of an orangey/coral colour. Since my 4 lipsticks are mostly varying shades of red and pink, I decided to break my mould and go for a lipstick to match my outfit. Enter this little guy, Rimmel's Coral in Gold. It actually looks much brighter in real life and it smells divine! It's supposed to be a lasting finish lipstick and whilst it does stay on for a while, it's no match for drinking (a few too many) alcoholic drinks - but I have yet to find a product that is! I am so glad I bought this and at only 4:98 from Savers, it was a bit of bargain considering how often I plan on wearing it!

Jade :)

 

 

For some people, you can never have too many pairs of shoes. For other people it's bags, or clothes or even jewellery but the things I seem to collect more than anything are journals. Geek chic, right? Mostly it's because I use them all for different purposes - one I use as a diary for my thoughts, one is a diary for dates and uni or work related things, one I use for dance ideas and choreography, another one is for poetry.. as you can see, I have quite a collection!

 

So it might seem that a new little journal is perhaps not absolutely necessary and you may well be right, but when I saw this beautifully designed little guy in The Works. I couldn't say no, not to the ornate gold cover or to the almost vintage looking button and clasp. At just £3.99, it was an absolute steal!



The thing about journals is that they'll always be used, they don't go out of fashion. I write a lot - it is what I love to do and what I hope to base my career around, so I know that this little beauty will be full up before long! 

 

What is your obsession that you never have too many of?

 

Jade :)