CHRISTMAS HOMEWARE PICKS FROM H&M + M&S HOME

Hello everyone! So this year i am a little late on sharing my "homeware picks", as i would usually share this post at the end of November but other things got in the way. That being said i did pick up a few pieces during Black Friday and i have to say there is so many great decorations/decorative items again this year available on the high street and online especially from H&M and also M&S. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you my Christmas homeware picks, i will also link some previous homeware/interior related posts at the end.

| H&M Porcelain Cup | £3.99 |

Available in both black + white, great alternative to a traditional mug/glass cup. 

| H&M Christmas-Print Cushion Cover | £6.99 |

Subtle joy print cushion, this looks festive without being too much or over the top.

| H&M 2-Pack Christmas Tree Baubles | £3.99 |

Such a bargain for only £3.99 for 2, they would look great inside the glass dome.

| H&M Jacquard-Weave Cushion Cover | £8.99 |

This cushion would look perfect styled alone side the joy print cushion.

| H&M Star Christmas Decorations | £6.99 |

Not the cheapest of decorations but it adds a touch of luxuriousness to the tree. 

| H&M 2-Pack Gold Christmas Decorations | £6.99 |

Same with this 2-pack of decorations, can you tell i love me some gold?

| H&M Glass Dome | £17.99 |

The glass dome that would look beautiful, styled with baubles or fairy lights inside.

| H&M Scented Candle In Glitter Glass Jar | £3.99 |

I mentioned this in a recent winter candles: the best scents blog post.

| M&S Small Ceramic House Tea Light Holder | £12.50 |

This would love beautiful all lit up when it is dark, i love how it is available in 2 sizes.

| M&S White Nutcracker | £25 |

If you know me then you know i love nutcrackers, especially when white + gold.

| M&S A-Z Gold Alphabet Mugs | £8 Each |

These mugs would look great at Christmas + also year round.

| M&S Frankincense & Myrrh Scented Candle | £12.50 |

I loved this scent of candle last year + this year it is available in so many ways.

| M&S Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon Diffuser | £22.50 |

I love how this comes in smaller + larger sizes, also great to inject a slight red touch.

| M&S Baubles | From £4 (3 for 2 decorations) |

M&S have some beautiful baubles, made even better that they are on a 3for2 promo.

| M&S Textured Faux Fur Cream Cushion | £25 |

Another cushion that would look great for Christmas + all winter too.

Catch up on my recent Homeware related posts...

| my favourite ways to find interior/decor inspiration | black friday buys: boohoo, h&m home, beautybay etc + discount codes | winter candles: the best scents |

xo.

AUTUMN/WINTER KNITWEAR PICKS

Hello everyone! When it comes to the autumn/winter months, there is nothing better than layering up in something cute yet cosy and knitwear is one of my favourite items of clothing to go for. This autumn/winter season there are so many really nice items available online and in-stores, with that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of my favourite knitwear pieces at the moment.

1. boohoo beige mia all over pearl embellished jumper

Boohoo is actually one of my favourite places for knitwear and i own quite a few different pieces from jumpers to cardigans. I really like how this jumper is simple, cosy yet it still has something different about it with the pearl embellishment. This jumper also comes in blush, as well as grey and retails for £28GBP.

2. h&m light beige marl off-the-shoulder jumper

I love off-the-shoulder tops/jumpers and i really like this one because it isn't too much of a thick knit, yet it would still keep you warm but not over warm. I think this would look really nice paired with some simple black jeans and heeled boots. This jumper also comes in grey and retails for £17.99GBP.

3. new look camel faux pearl ladder knit jumper

As you can probably tell i am a fan of the natural knit jumpers, this camel coloured one from New Look (which also comes in grey) included. This jumper has similar detailing to the Boohoo pearl embellished but this jumper is a ladder knit finish, which is so easy to just throw on and you're comfy and good to go. This jumper retails for £27.99GBP and is available on both New Look in-store and online, as well as ASOS. 

4. topshop camel super soft crew neck jumper

Even though this particular jumper by Topshop is also a "camel" coloured knit, i feel like this one is warmer in tone to the one by New Look and also this one is a different finish of knit. These particular jumpers come in quite a few different colours and are a super soft knit, this jumper retails for £36GPB.

5. boohoo black erin cold-shoulder jumper

Another knitwear piece from Boohoo and another one of my favourite styles just like i mentioned above, i love a classic black cold shoulder piece as they go with everything. I also have a cold-shoulder cardigan which i purchased from Boohoo recently as well. This jumper retails for £20GBP, which is a bargain.

6. shein v neckline twist front sweater

I really like this particular style of jumper that seems to be on-trend this autumn/winter and that is this v neckline jumper with a twisted front, i like how it is simple yet different as i am not into patterns when it comes to jumpers. MissPap also have a really nice one similar to this one (available in three colours) but this one is a bargain, retailing for only £15.60GBP also coming in three colours. 

7. miss selfridge camel frill sleeve knitted jumper

Yet another "camel" coloured jumper, this time one with this beautiful sleeve detailing which is similar to the style of jumpers i love but with a frill detailing. When i was looking on the Miss Selfridge website, there wasn't too many sizes left but you can also get your hands on one from ASOS and it retails for £35GBP.

8. boohoo diana cold shoulder moss stitch jumper

Last but not least we have the bargain of the post and another cold-shoulder/Boohoo combination. This jumper is a classic piece that would go with pretty much anything you paired it with, it also comes in not one, not two but thirteen different colours and retails for only £12.

Catch up on last weeks posts here:

tips & tricks on how to save money/get organised for christmas

music at the moment

  six beauty tricks that actually make a difference

xo.

TV SHOWS I WANT TO WATCH THIS AUTUMN

Hello everyone! So last month i shared a post talking about all the tv shows that i think are perfect for binge watching, which you can catch here if you haven't done so already. With that in mind for today's post i wanted to share with you another "tv talk" type of post but this time in the form of, the tv shows i want to watch/what i am going to be watching this autumn in the evenings or weekends.

1. fuller house

I thought i would kick things off with a show i have already started to watch the new season of as soon as it was added to Netflix last weekend, that being said i have stopped myself from binge watching all of the episodes in one go. That being said so far there is only nine episodes that have been added in season three, as the series is being split into two halves and the second half will be added in a couple of months. If you have not heard of Fuller house or the original series Full house, you are truly missing out as it is an hilarious sitcom.

2. will&grace 

Sticking with the theme of hilarious sitcoms, tomorrow one of my favourite tv shows of all time is back after eleven years and this makes me so happy. Will & Grace is another one of those shows just like Friends, where you can re-watch episodes over and over again without getting bored/still find it hilarious. I love every single character in this show equally as much as the other and i have a feeling once i sit down to watch the new season, i will be crying with laughter and happiness. Also if you follow me on twitter, you will probably know that there is pretty much a Will & Grace gif perfect for every situation/mood.

3. grey's anatomy

A show i just couldn't not add into the mix is Grey's Anatomy, you know it is truly autumn once the new season begins to air (usually september-may). I also can't believe that the show is on season fourteen yet it is not getting repetitive yet like some shows can, there is always a new drama/under story-line that has you hooked. So if you have never indulged into the world that is Grey's Anatomy, then i highly recommend you do so and especially if you are a lover of medical dramas.

4. scandal
Whilst on the subject of Grey's Anatomy, another TGIT show i literally can't wait for is Scandal even though this season is going to be its last. I mentioned in my "binge worth tv shows" post how i literally binge watched so hard on this show and watched five seasons in about a month. I always say this show brings exactly what it says and that is scandal. I am also super interested to see how things will come to an end and i low key think i will kick off throwing the remote at the tv, if this doesn't end with Olivia and Fitz walking into the sunset.

5. riverdale
Season one of Riverdale is something i forgot to mention in my "binge worthy tv shows" post, this autumn the show returns for season two and i literally can't wait. Unlike season one, season two is going to be made up of twenty-two episodes starting on the 12th October with weekly episodes and it can't come soon enough especially after the season one finale cliffhanger ending!

6. alias grace
Alias Grace is a new tv show coming to Netflix on the 3rd November, which is a series based on another hit book from the amazing Margaret Atwood aka the women behind the ever so talked about The Handmaids Tale. This show looks equally as deep/thrilling as The Handmaids Tale, this time based on a true story about Grace Marks a young/poor Irish immigrant and domestic servant in upper Canada. If you have not seen the trailer already, you must check it out here.

7. ncis: los angeles 
The new season of NCIS: Los Angeles starts next month but i must admit, this show is one i like to save on series link because i love love love to binge watch this show. I have never been a fan of the other crime shows such as the original NCIS, CSI etc but this one i have loved every single season of. I love the mixture of serious, drama packed but also the comedy elements in the show and between the characters.

I would also love to know if you know of any great tv shows coming this Autumn? Tweet me @iamkatiee_ because who doesn't love discovering a new show?

xo.

FOUR MAKEUP PRODUCTS THAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME

Hello everyone! For today's post i wanted switch things up and to talk about something/products in a different way to what i would usually talk about them. A lot of the time i only tend to share things that i like/love, as well as my first impression on a product and if i don't like something i wouldn't usually talk about it or share it again. When i am buying makeup i always like to be quite savvy and i don't really go into buying something without doing a little research, because i am not about wasting money that way and therefor a lot of the time i will end up liking/making the product work for me. Although sometimes unfortunately that isn't the case...

revlon photoready insta-fix foundation in the shade natural beige

So if you saw my recent budget beauty week: full coverage glow-y base for under £50 then you will probably now much i love the revlon colorstay foundation, that being said i have a completely different opinion about the photoready insta-fix foundation. Unlike my usual go-to liquid formula foundation this particular foundation is a stick foundation, which really didn't work out well for me and i definitely prefer a liquid because of how drying on the skin the stick felt for me personally. Not only did i find this foundation drying, i also found it hard to blend with both a damp beauty blender and a brush, i also felt as if you needed to apply quite a lot of product to get that "light/medium coverage" it claimed to be.

mua luxe glow beam highlighting powder in the shade cashmere

This particular product is something that didn't work for me not for it's formula but for the shade, as i actually own it in the other shade and i am so obsessed with that. Rather than being a pressed highlighter this one from mua luxe is a loose powder, that is super finely milled and can be dispersed by simply twisting the pot slightly. Moving onto why the shade cashmere didn't work for me, the reason being it is just too deep of a shade for my skin-tone to be applied to the normal highlighting proportions of the face and would work so much better on darker skin. That being said if you have a light-medium skin-tone like me, then if definitely recommend picking up the gold shade and if you have a deeper skin-tone then you will probably love this cashmere shade.  

max factor baked minerals bronzer in the shade medium bronze

I have probably only tried a handful of products from max factor in the past, some i have loved like the face finity primer and some i haven't loved like this particular bronzer. For me i do love a great baked bronzer but this particular one not so much, i just feel as if both shades are too golden rather than bronze-like which let's be honest is what you would expect from a bronzer. I also wasn't too impressed with how it applied/blended and swatches were completely different to the way it was once applied on the skin.

rimmel stay matte liquid lipstick in the shade latte to go

Finally there is a product that i so wanted to love purely because i went in with such high hopes, after not only loving so many other products from rimmel but also because so many people had said how great of a product it was. My over all opinion of this liquid lipstick is so frustrating, as i love love love this particular shade of nude but for me the formula just didn't work. The liquid lipstick claims to be a velvety matte finish that is comfortable to wear, but for me rather than being velvety matte it was more moose-like that didn't apply evenly at all and it ended up just feeling way too sticky (not lip gloss sticky either). 

Catch up on my previous post "pinterest recipes i want to try" HERE...

xo.

2014 BEAUTY FAVOURITES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! This year has gone by so fast even more so the last few months of the year. I know i said thank you for all your lovely support during "blogmas" but i would just like to thank you all again for taking the time out to read my posts and i wish you all the very best for 2015. So getting to the point seeing as today is officially the last day of 2014, i thought it would only be right to share with you some of the products that i have been loving all throughout the year. I don't want to go into too much detail explaining everything i like about the products as i have done so many post's on them previously over the whole year, so feel free to take a look back through this year's archive...

Galvin & Galvin Oh Organic Head Detox and Purify Shampoo

The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel

Elemis Fresh Skin SkinGlow Exfoliating Face Wash

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

Essence Lip Liners

(I own every shade as i love the lip liner formula so much but my favourite shades are: 15 Honey Berry, 06 Satin Mauve and 11 In The Nude)

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light.

Happy New Year!

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NON BEAUTY FAVOURITES

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! Just recently there has been so many non beauty related things i have been loving and seeing as i haven't updated you all on them in a while, i thought it was about time that i did. A couple of the items do have a festive feel to them but it is that time of year and who doesn't love "christmassy" type things...

1. Christmas Socks.

A winter essential for me is Christmas themed socks, i am obsessed with these from Primark which is part of a 5 pack but this pair is my particular favourite. They are super warm without being too thick and they are so inexpensive which is always a bonus.

2. Hot Chocolate.

Another winter essential is a Hot Chocolate, i just can't seem to get enough. My favourite type of hot chocolate is actually from Starbucks (Soy Hot Chocolate with a shot of Peppermint) but when i am home and i am craving one, i like this particular one "Cadbury Wispa Gold" which you just add hot water to it and it is so amazing!

3. Movies.

If you have been reading my posts for a while you will know by now that i am a huge tv show/movie lover and when it comes to movies i love a good romantic comedy. I wanted to watch this film "The Other Woman" for the longest time since it was out in the cinema but never got round to it. My sister bought it when it was released on dvd and honestly it is the funniest romantic comedy i have seen in so long, all i am saying is two things a) check it out and b) never mess with a woman haha!

4. Notebooks.

I bought these two cute notebooks last week as all of my others were full and i also wanted to get a new one to write down all of my ideas for Blogmas. These particular ones are from Wilkos and was only £1 each, a bargain or what? Also my favourite out of the two is the one with the cute little dog on it, i believe the range is called "Beau Chic" in their stationary section.

5. Christmas Candles.

Last week whilst in Asda i picked up some of the Simply Home range candles from Yankee Candle. I am a hug Yankee Candle fan and noticed this range was slightly less expensive than the classic range and they had so many different scents to choose from. This is the Christmas Treats fragrance and it literally smells like Christmas Cookies/Baking - So good!

What non beauty items are you loving at the moment?

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THE "ME TIME" TAG

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! So the other day whilst catching up on my YouTube subscriptions, i noticed that the beautiful Essie Button and Amelia Liana had created yet another great tag the "me time" tag and thought i would give it a go...

What do you watch or read during me-time?

I am obsessed with what it seems to be all comic book related tv shows right now like Gotham, Arrow and also Flash.

What do you wear during me-time? 

Something super comfy either a cosy jumper with leggings or pyjamas and obviously #nobra!

What are your me-time beauty products?

Obviously my trusty No7 Sauna face mask, i am yet to find a face mask that i love as much as this one.

Current favourite nail polish? 

I have recently started having my nails done professionally again with calgel on them. At the moment i have OPI Lady in Black on them with a glitter finish over the top and i am obsessed!

What do you eat/drink during me-time? 

It's all about a good hot chocolate and some sweet cinema popcorn for me!

Current favourite candle?

I am currently burning Yankee Candle's Merry Marshmallow (a little early i know but it was the only one i had left in my stash until i go shopping for more).

Do you ever have outdoor me-time? 

No particularly unless i go out shopping by myself but that's about it, i wouldn't ever fancy going for a walk in the woods by myself #scaredypants. 

Would you ever go see a movie alone? 

No i don't think i would because in the past when i have wanted to go see something at the cinema and no one else wanted to, i just waited until it was released on dvd haha.

Favourite online shop? 

This is a silly question for fashion, obviously Boohoo. Beauty though is probably Beauty Joint or Feel Unique.

Anything to add? What else do you do during me-time? 

For one to add on is listening to music with my headphones in. I am massively into music i just can't go a day without it!

OCTOBER BEAUTY FAVOURITES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to! Here we are YET again at the end of another month, this year is just going way too fast. So seeing as it is nearly November i think it's time to talk about my favourite things i have been loving throughout the month of October...

1. Estée Lauder Take It Away make up remover.

My usual go to makeup remover is the camomile cleansing oil from The Body Shop but this month i have been trying out this travel size makeup remover which i received to try and i love everything about it. It removes eye makeup so easily which is always a bonus. I just love to use this and then follow up with my usual facial wash. 

2. Lush Snow Fairy shower gel.

Of course this had to be in my favourites this month as it is hands down my favourite Lush product/scent ever, it is just pure heaven! For those who have never smelt the Snow Fairy scent before it is a very sweet fragrance just like bubblegum/candyfloss. It is a limited edition product and only comes out as one of their Christmas lines, so i always like to pick up the largest size!

3. Makeup Revolution Run Boy Run eye shadow palette.

I have mentioned this eye shadow palette in a few previous blog posts now and it has been a palette that i have pretty much been using every single day since i bought it. It contains 18 eye shadow's with a good mixture of matte and shimmer shades, it is also a very versatile palette where you are able to create so many different looks all from one place. 

4. Milani Brilliant Shine Lip Glosses.

This is another product i have already mentioned in a couple of previous posts. I mentioned that i have been wanting to try out Milani products for the longest time and i finally managed to get my hands on some. These two shades that i have are Mauve Fetish and Black Cherry. Everything about these glosses win for me just as the butter glosses by NYX do, they are long wearing, not too sticky and the colour pay off is amazing. I have already placed another order on Beauty Joint to get my hands on some more shades.

5. Eyelure Naturalites 101 False Eyelashes.

False eyelashes aren't something i tend to wear as often anymore unlike a few years ago where i used to wear them all the time. From day to day i don't think i actually need them as my lashes are naturally quiet spidery looking but for a special occasion or a night out they are always nice. These particular ones are my favourite as they are still natural looking but give you that extra volume.

Random Favourites: 

TV show: I have two different tv shows that i have been loving this month the first is Gotham and the second is Revenge (which is always a favourite of mine). Gotham for those who don't know is a new tv series based on the DC Comics mainly James Gordon but also Batman "the early years" and several other villains from the original Batman series. SO GOOD!

Music: This month i have been obsessed with an artist i have mentioned in previous favourites blog posts, which is Justin Garner. I have been listening to his new album "We Only Have Forever" none stop since it was released earlier in the month.

Check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/JustinGarnerVideos

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FAVOURITE A/W OUTFIT

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! I just had a really chilled one and didn't get up to much, although in the UK the clocks changed back an hour which meant that "extra hour in bed" which did not apply to me as i was still wide awake at normal time (typical). When the clocks change that means two things colder weather and dark mornings/evenings, so i have been gradually adding winter essentials to my wardrobe which mainly consists of black of course but as well i have actually been really liking red. To me this is strange as i usually really don't like it as i thought it didn't suit me but i decided to be brave and give it a go and i love it! Saying this i thought i would put a little outfit mood board together to show you the style of outfits i have been loving to wear so far this season...

Black Oversized Jumper - £12.99 H&M

http://www.hm.com/gb/product/28743?article=28743-B#article=28743-A

Black Chelsea Shoe Boot - £24.99 New Look

http://www.newlook.com/shop/parentcategory/range-bars/black-contrast-split-side-chelsea-shoe-boots_324351401

Denim Jeggings - £22.50 M&S

http://www.marksandspencer.com/5-pocket-denim-jeggings/p/p22245330?colour=Black

Tartan Scarf - £10 Boohoo

http://www.boohoo.com/scarves+hats/livvy-tartan-scarf/invt/azz46145

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in the shade Cherry Crave - £3.54 Beauty Joint

http://beautyjoint.com/milani-color-statement-lipstick

Black Leather Biker Jacket - Was £40 Now £30 Boohoo

http://www.boohoo.com/all-coats/amelie-zip-up-pu-biker-bomber-jacket/invt/azz29404

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HALLOWEEN WEEK

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to! So for today's post i wanted to give you a sneak peek of what is coming up next week on my blog. Seeing as Halloween is just around the corner, i thought i would share with you some different ideas/ways you could celebrate this particular holiday whether you are going to a party and don't know what costume to go as or even just a chilled night in at home. I am going to be uploading posts Monday, Wednesday and Friday as normal but all the posts will be Halloween related.

Enjoy your weekend and i will be back on Monday...

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TOP 5 VAMPY LIP PRODUCTS FOR A/W

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! This A/W i am wanting to get into wearing really vampy lip colours as i think they look amazing at this time of year. As i have said before i am really not one for wearing red lipstick as i don't feel it suits me (you can either pull it off or you can't). So i have been swatching away like crazy searching for the perfect shades/lipstick brands and this is what i have discovered...

1. MAC Satin Lipstick in the shade Rebel - £15.50

2. NARS Satin Lip Pencil in the shade Palais Royal - £18

3. Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in the shade 107 - £5.49

4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in the shade Black Cherry - £7.49

5. NYX Butter Lipstick in the shade Licorice - $6USdollars or available on amazon.

I also just wanted to add another lipstick on the end which i actually purchased last a/w by Collection and it is from the Gothic Glam range in the shade Revenge. To say how inexpensive these lipsticks are the quality is just amazing. I highly recommend giving them ago for £2.99 you really can't go wrong and that goes for all the lipsticks shown in my top5.

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I HEART FALL TAG

Hey guys, i hope you've all had a great weekend whatever you have been up to. So as we have been having a fair few dark/cloudy mornings in the UK as of late, it is safe to say that Fall is definitely on it's way. I have already seen a couple of people doing the "i heart fall tag" so i thought for today's blog post i thought i would answer the set questions myself...

1. Favourite Fall Lip Product?

When the colder months come around i am definitely all about keeping my lips moisturized so lip balms become my best friend, my favourite ones are the Balmi lip cubes. For some colour as i am never one for a red lip i like to keep things nude like Creme D'Nude from MAC.

2. Favourite Fall Nail Polish?

I am all about them vampy dark shades when it comes to winter, i did a blog post previously on my top ten favourite nail polishes for a/w you can check it out here:

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/top-ten-nail-polishes-for-aw14.html

3. Favourite Starbucks Fall Drink?

This is such an easy question to answer without a doubt the Pumpkin Spiced Latte.

4. Favourite Fall Candle?

Obviously it is going to be a Yankee Candle of some sort and this year i am obsessed with the Halloween Collection and especially the Candy Corn scent.

5. Favourite Fall Accessory?

Scarves! They are such an easy way to look "autumnal" and keep warm at the same time.

6. Haunted House or Haunted Hay Ride?

  I have never been on a haunted hay ride and to be honest i'm not entirely sure what one of those are so i would have to choose a haunted house!

7. Favourite Halloween Movie?

I am not one for horror films as such, it's not that i am scared of them it just isn't my thing.

8. Favourite candy to eat on Halloween?

Candy Corn!!!! or even those hard boiled lollies with the sherbet inside.

9. What are you dressing up as on Halloween?

Probably nothing as we never really do the whole Halloween scene in the UK as much as they do in America. Although for the last couple of years i have created this cat makeup look!

10. What is your favourite thing about Fall?

So many different things besides all of the things i have mentioned above. I love it when the leaves change colour and the sound they make when you walk through them and the yearly Pretty Little Liars Halloween special.

I hope you enjoyed this post and got to know the things i love during the Fall, i also tag anyone who wants to give the questions ago.

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MINI HAUL AND HAPPY 100

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend and welcome to week two of Monday-Friday postings or "Blogust" ha ha. Today's blog post is officially my 100th blog post post WOW, time fly's! So in honor of my 100th post here is one of my favourite type of post's to do/read a HAUL because who doesn't love shopping/seeing what other people buy when shopping?

And i know this is not beauty/fashion related but i obviously had to buy this today...

Hope you are all having a great day!

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