H&M PICKS FROM THE WEEKEND

Hello everyone! So this weekend i went shopping (mainly on the hunt for some new jeans), of course i ended up in H&M and once again found myself wanting to buying so many pieces. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share some of my favourite picks what i spotted in-store this weekend...

1. black fine-knit jumper | £12.99 |

First up is the item that i actually ended up buying, as i was on the look-out for a lighter weight/fine-knit basic black jumper and H&M is the place to look if you are looking for great knitwear. This jumper is the softest material, which feels like it will be super cosy this autumn/winter yet not overly warm and £12.99 is such a bargain.

2. strappy satin top with lace | £14.99 |

I spotted a few different patterned versions of this strappy satin lace detailed cami top but i love the leopard best out of the bunch, even though leopard is one of those things where you can go from cute to Pat Butcher in a split second (love that meme). These lace detailed cami's would look great either worn alone with a jacket or thick knit cardigan, or layered and styled with an off the shoulder knit jumper.

3. super skinny black ankle jeans | £19.99 |

As i already mentioned i was on the hunt for some new jeans this weekend, i spotted this pair first and they ticked all of the boxes but of course they didn't have my size in-stock. I love H&M jeans as they have a wide selection of styles/colours of denim and they are also really affordable but really good quality still.

4. khaki green shoulder bag | £19.99 |

For me H&M is hit and miss for bags but they actually have a few really nice new-arrival pieces in-store and online at the moment, this bag of course is one of them. This khaki colour is perfect to style with some autumn/winter outfits, especially with the contrast of the gold hardware detailing on the bag. This bag also comes in an equally beautiful powder pink shade!

5. light pink scarf | £12.99 |

As the weather has really taken a turn for the worse and dropped colder this weekend, i thought it was time to pick up a new scarf and they had a really large selection of both knitted/wool styles and cotton also, in so many different colours. That being said i am definitely more of a wool/knitted scarf kind of girl, as they are super cosy and i love this blush pink shade scarf.

6. scented candle in glass holder | £6.99 |

Of course i can't go into H&M and not take a look at the home section, as H&M is definitely one of my favourite places for homeware. I love their selection of candles, especially their bergamot and sandalwood scents and of course these new-in style glass jar candles are available is both of those scents.

7. white knitted jumper | £17.99 |

Another item i was going to pick up yet wasn't available in the size i wanted to get, was this beautiful super-soft white knitted jumper. This material of this jumper is still super light-weight and i think it would look great styled with jeans either tucked in with a belt or without, it also comes in black and a dark green shade. 

8. regular light denim girlfriend jeans | £34.99 |

Finally another pair of jeans that i spotted this weekend, this time is a girlfriend style which isn't a style i would usually opt for, i usually just stick with skinny leg jeans. What i like about these jeans is they are a still slim style in the leg yet a lot more relaxed, i also love the subtle distress to the jeans and the tapered frayed bottom.

Sign-up to H&M club for in-store/online offers and free delivery to save money of future purchases. You can also catch up on my previous post on tips how to save money on your wardrobe: here

xo.

BUDGET BEAUTY WEEK: TIPS & TRICKS TO SAVE MONEY

Hello everyone and welcome back to another instalment of "budget beauty" week! Being the complete makeup collector/hoarder/self-diagnosed addict that i am, i am always looking for new makeup/existing makeup that i want to try but through it all there is always one rule i stick by and that is finding the best deal/way to save money before i buy. With that being said i have discovered so many different ways to save money when buying beauty or anything in general, so i thought why not share some of those tips and tricks.

1. always search on google for the cheapest seller/what is on offer where.

2. take advantage on things you want to try if on a 3for2 or buy one get one 1/2 off offer.

3. want fancy nails quick but don't want to spend £30+ pick some up and do them yourself.

4. try the affordable makeup dupes before the high-end product.

5. take advantage if something is on offer by stocking up, such as picking up two/three toothpastes at a time because when you come to re-purchase next time the item could be back to full price.

6. use less of a product that you already own, you might be using more than needed.

7. play the waiting game, wait until the next set of offers are released.

8. sign up to brand newsletters/emails, as they very often send discount codes/offers.

9. take advantage of loyalty cards such as superdrug, boots etc, as points make prizes.

10. pick up free beauty samples, i have a tips and tricks post on samples here.

11. love having tinted eyebrows but don't want to spend £7+ every month? buy the eylure dybrow kit for the same price, do it yourself at home and you will get 12+ uses out of the one box.

12. buy try me samples such as smashbox or benefit from boots, before investing in the full size.

13. buy higher end makeup from blogger/instagram sales or depop.

14. take advantage of sale/offer days, such as thursday's on superdrug.com for beautycard members, as well as black friday/boxing day and end of season sales.

15. ask for more high-end beauty/makeup items for christmas and birthdays.

16. sell your un-used and un-wanted products or do a swap with a family member/friend.

17. add something to your basket and keep it there, 9 times out of 10 the brand will send you an email stating that the product is still in your basket and they will offer a discount code.

18. running low on your favourite "tubed" product, make a small cut at the top to get the remaining product out therefore you are not wasting anything.

19. return your empty containers to stores such as mac and lush to receive free products.

20. go on a spending ban for a month, that might seem hard as first but it is a great way to stop yourself from buying something for the sake of it.

Catch up on yesterdays budget beauty week post HERE...

xo.