WHAT I PICKED UP ON BLACK FRIDAY

Hello everyone! So as you will all probably know last Friday was Black Friday, in fact all of last week was pretty much Cyber Week and there were so many deals going on online. I was hoping to make it through Black Friday without making any purchases but of course, i caved and couldn't resist taking advantage of some of the amazing deals on offer. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share what i picked up on Black Friday...

I posted a Black Friday deals and discount codes post, which you can catch up on here. All offers/discount codes were valid at time of purchase, some of the discounts might still be valid or slightly different currently.

1. noisy may leather jacket | 20% off at ASOS |

So on ASOS they had 20% off everything all weekend using the code HELLO20 and there wasn't really anything that i needed but i did decide to add a couple of staple pieces to my wardrobe. I picked up this leather jacket from the brand Noisy May, which i already have a few items in my wardrobe by them and the quality of their clothes are really good. Sizing's run in XS, S, M, L, XL but they are labelled in brackets with UK sizing, i went for an S which is an 8-10 and it fits perfectly (even with jumpers layered underneath).

2. cold shoulder ruffle detail jumper | 25% off at Boohoo |

I actually placed an order on Boohoo at the start of last week when they had a 25% off everything code, which of course i had to take advantage of that. My favourite piece from the entire order that i picked up was this black cold shoulder ruffle detail jumper, as i just thought it would be the perfect more dressy type of jumper because of the detailing. This jumper is actually by the brand Brave Soul, which they also stock on ASOS. Sizing's run in XS, S, M, L, i went for a small and it fits perfectly.

3. black cropped denim jacket | 30% off at PRETTYLITTLETHING |

Another outerwear wardrobe staple i decided to pick up is a new black denim jacket, as i wanted one that was more cropped than the one i had picked up in the summer. As there was 30% off everything using the code EARLY30 discount, i just couldn't not pick the one up that i had previously had my eye on. The sizing runs in regular UK sizing from 4-16, i went for a size 10 for layering but i definitely think i could of got away with a size 8 for just wearing with a tee underneath.

4. black coated denim button down skirt | 30% off at PRETTYLITTLETHING |

The only other item that i picked up on PLT is probably my favourite thing from everything i picked up this Black Friday. I had wanted to pick up a leather or leather look skirt for the festive period and once i saw this one in the site, it just had to go into my basket as it is just what i had in mind. What i like about this one is the silver button detailing down the front. Just like the denim jacket the sizing runs from 4-16 and i also went for a size 10 in this, which is true to size. 

5. white knitted jumper | 20% off everything at H&M |

H&M this autumn/winter has been the place for knitwear and i have picked up so many different ones, as they are super affordable and are great quality/wash nice. This white jumper is super soft/cosy and is a bargain on its own full price, for just £8.99 and then you can take 20% off of that also. Knitwear in H&M runs from size XS-XL and i always tend to opt for an XS, as they run slightly larger. I also picked up some Christmas presents from H&M (which i won't share just in case the people i am buying for are reading this). 

6. the slender blend 1.2K | 45% off everything at Protein World |

Finally something i couldn't say no to was to get another The Slender Blend in stock for when i run out of my current one, as they had 45% off everything using the code BLACKOUT but i actually received a 50% off VIP code via email. This made a 1.2K tub just £16 rather than the usual £31.99, which is such a bargain. The flavours to choose from were Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Mint and White Chocolate/Raspberry. 

Catch up on my favourite nail polishes for autumn/winter: here

xo.

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS + DISCOUNT CODES

Hello everyone! As this Friday is in fact Black Friday and this year there is even more amazing deals going off all this week, from beauty, clothing, electrical, homeware and much more, i thought i would talk about all things Black Friday for today's instalment. I actually shared a similar style of post to this last Black Friday and so many people found it useful, so i thought why not do the same again this year also...

prettylittlething.com | 30% off everything using code: early30 |

boohoo.com | 25% off everything |

missguided | 25% off everything (or off register for first order) |

h&m | up-to 50% off denim and basics (ladies, mens + kids) |

GHD | up-to 30% off selected GHD's |

amazon | new deals added everyday |

 (oral b smart 5 5000 crossaction toothbrush deal of the day 71% off) here |

superdrug | 30% off protein world products + many more black friday deals |

yankee candle | buy one get one 50% off christmas candles |

debenhams | 15% off all beauty + up-to 50% new deals everyday |

argos | up-to 50% black friday even on technology |

dune | extra 5% off 20% off the black friday event using code: MVC24DLNOV18 |

gymshark | up-to 70% off site until 27th november |

joules | up-to 50% off black friday event (perfect for christmas shopping) |

m&s | 3 for 2 on christmas shop + sparks card offers |

wayfair | up-to 70% off + free delivery on all orders over £40 |

all beauty | up-to 60% off selected orders |

matalan | homeware black friday sale |

beautybay | up-to 50% off selected + up-to 30% off everything |

xo.

MY FAVOURITE PICKS FROM MY BEAUTYBAY (30% OFF BLACK FRIDAY) ORDER

Hello everyone! So if you cast your minds back to just over two weeks ago, when it was Black Friday i shared my black friday buys from h&m, boohoo, beautybay + discount codes post and in that post i shared the majority of the things i picked up from the 30% off everything on beautybay. Keeping that in mind for today's post i thought why not share with you my favourite picks, from the items that i had picked up and have now put to the test.

l.a girl PRO.coverage HD long wear illuminating foundation

I had been wanting to try this foundation out for so long now, seeing as i already love the concealer but i didn't know whether i would love the foundation or not (as it is very rare that i will like both the foundation and concealer in the same range). So seeing as there was 30% off i thought why not just pick one up to try and i am so glad that i did, as it is simply beautiful and does everything that it claims to do. The finish is illuminating but not overly shine-y, amazing coverage even if you only apply one layer yet it is build-able without being cake-y as it is a lightweight formula. I picked this foundation up in the shade Beige, but i really want to pick this up in a slightly lighter shade as this shade only works well when i am freshly tanned/darker.

laura geller baked gelato swirl illuminator in the shade gilded honey

So i have lusted after this highlighter for quite a while now and every now and again when i go past a Laura Geller counter, i always swatch this. The only thing that has ever put me off buying this is the packaging, to say this is more of a "high end" type of product at £16.50 the packaging is pretty simple and cheap looking (some drugstore packaging is more upmarket). That being said seeing as it was 30% off i decided to finally pick one up, because i knew how beautifully it swatched and now packaging aside i just can't put it down it is that beautiful. I love how silky smooth the texture of the baked powder is, the way it applies/stays looking freshly applied all day long and most important of all how much of a stunning gold shade it is.

morphe plush liquid lip kit in the shade paint the town nude

This particular product is one i had wanted to pick up when i made my first order at the beginning of the 30% off week but it was actually out of stock, so when Black Friday itself beautybay did a full site re-stock and it became available again. Morphe have recently re-branded a lot of their products and as well as releasing new eye palettes etc, they have also released these limited edition holiday lip kits (one is paint the town red, the other paint the town nude). Of course i was going to pick up the nude lip kit, including the shades sweets, lulu and dainty. I wasn't sure whether i was going to love these or not but i have to say i was so surprised at how beautiful they are, as well as how moisturising/comfortable they are to wear. For £12 RRP, i think this would also make a really great gift for any makeup lover, as it comes packaged really nicely also.

jordana best length extreme lengthening mascara

Jordana is a brand that we have only just recently been able to get a hold of in the UK (thanks to beautybay) and this is a mascara i have seen many a beauty guru from other countries rave about, so i thought why not take advantage of the discount and pick one up. I am usually a KIKO 30 day lash treatment mascara or Maybelline/L'Oreal mascara kind of girl and nothing else really compares, but i must say i am really enjoying reaching for this one at the moment. I love how this mascara really separates your lashes and lengthens quite quickly without becoming clumpy in the slightest, this mascara also doesn't transfer at all as it isn't too much of a "wet-like" formula and this also comes in a volumizing formula for £6 RRP each.

Catch up on some recent beauty related posts here:
| six high-end products i probably couldn't live without | quick almost no makeup makeup in december | five affordable november favourites |

xo.

BLACK FRIDAY BUYS: BOOHOO, H&M HOME, BEAUTYBAY ETC + DISCOUNT CODES

Hello everyone and welcome to a little bonus edition post for the week! Seeing as today is Black Friday and there are so many amazing deals on this weekend (some companies have had deals on all week), i thought why not share with you some of my Black Friday purchases along side some other amazing deals. I also picked up a bunch of Christmas presents, which i am obviously not going to include in this post just in case my family/friends are reading, more likely than not they will do and i don't want to spoil the surprise...

beautybay: olaplex, laura gellar baked swirl illuminator, milani foundation, lagirl foundation, ofra apricot blush, morphe paint the town nude liquid lipstick trio, zoeva brown eyeliner.

h&m home: jaquard patterned towels, amber soft blanket, gold wire storage, porcelain mug 

boohoo: dusky pink faux fur gilet, black cold shoulder jumper, black suede chain bag

miss selfridge: scarf

house of fraser: michael kors bag

public desire: black suede block heel ankle boots

my black friday discount code hot picks/deals:

| beautybay.com | 30% off everything |

| lookfantastic | save 25% extra on your order + offer price code: LFBF25 |

| mac cosmetics | 10% off all orders code: BLACKFRIDAY |

| H&M | 20% off everything + free delivery (join the club) |

| boohoo | up to 50% off everything + free delivery |

| house of fraser | up to 40% off everything (15% off beauty) |

| public desire | 30% off everything code: 30CYBER |

| missguided | 50% off everything code: CYBER50 |

| prettylittlething | up to 50% off everything + free uk delivery |

| miss selfridge | up to 50% off everything |

| asos | 20% off everything code: WIN20 |

| zara | 20% off selected items |

| nespresso | get machines from £59.99 |

Catch up on this weeks posts so far (six high-end products i probably couldn't live without and my favourites ways to find interior/decor inspo), before an all new post coming later today at 5PM UK time...

xo.