This Week: Collective Haul
I had a fairly good week for bargains this week and bought quite a few fun things (despite telling myself that I wouldn’t spend anything this week!) so for those of you that like a good haul post, I thought I would share my collective haul with you.
First off, on Monday I nipped into town to buy some new boots to wear in the Autumn. I knew exactly which pair I wanted so I was in and out of Schuh in just a few minutes, which is quite unheard of! I went for these Blowfish Ranuku Boots in black which are usually £45, but I got them for £40.50 with a 10% student discount – doing a postgraduate degree does have its benefits!
It’s been quite cold this week so I’ve worn the boots a few times already and they are SO comfortable! They’re very versatile too, and look great with dresses or skinny jeans. A very good buy.
On my way to get the bus home I passed through Primark (always a mistake) and spotted this gorgeous owl scarflace. I have always loved owls, AND scarves, so I just had to have it. It was supposed to be £4 but the eyes were missing on most of the scarves so it had been reduced to £3. I can always just stick some beads on myself if I want it to have eyes!
On Tuesday I received my Avon delivery. In amongst all the items for my customers were a few goodies which I’d ordered for myself, including repurchases of my usual Glimmerstick Eyeliner and Colortrend Concealer, as well as a small bottle of Avon’s new Sparkling Senses Shower Gel (look out for it in Brochure 17). It smells gorgeous! I also ordered two nail varnishes from the new Colortrend range in Violet Freeze (which I reviewed here) and Peekaboo, and a lovely little star necklace.
Yesterday I went to see the Paralympic flame pass through Leicester with my mum, and whilst we were in town we also did a bit of shopping. For the past few weeks I’ve been checking Superdrug every few days for MUA’s new nail varnish shade, Frozen Yoghurt, but to no avail. However, I managed to pick it up yesterday for £1 (FINALLY), and I also bought an Accessorize Eyeshadow Duo for £2.22. Isn’t the packaging lovely?
The Accessorize eyeshadow was actually on offer for half price, down from £4.45, as were a lot of their lip glosses, and their nail varnishes were 2 for £5. I’m not sure when the promotion ends but it’s worth having a look because they have some really pretty stuff!
My last few items are all from Primark. As I mentioned earlier I love owls, so I couldn’t resist these £2 owly fingerless gloves, ready for Autumn/Winter. They’re so cute! And I love that they can be turned into mittens as well.
I spotted this Bambi sweater in Primark a few weeks ago for £10, but I resisted. I was surprised to see it in the sale yesterday at just £5, and luckily one of the two that I found was in my size, so I caved and bought it. Bambi used to be my nickname when I was younger so it seems quite fitting, and the soft, suede effect elbow patches are quite a nice touch.
Last but not least, another owl! This time, a purple owl print t-shirt which only cost £3. It’s quite a long, fitted tee but it looks great on with skinny jeans.
And that’s it! What have you been buying this week? Are you getting ready for Autumn yet, or are you clinging on to the summer for as long as you can?
Naomi x
I love haul posts, it’s always interesting to see what other people buy. Those fingerless gloves are so adorable, I miss Primark, we have 3 Primarks in The Netherlands but not close to where I live and they don’t always have all the things you have in England.
They are, aren’t they? 😀 I think I’d miss Primark too if I ever moved away… They should start an online store!
Well it’s more exclusive this way. We only have 3 Primark stores in The Netherlands so not everyone has Primark stuff.
Very true! Everyone walks around in Primark stuff over here so everyone knows where it came from…
Naomi x
I love your buys for this week… I’ve bought the Sparkling Senses shower gel as well and love it. I also have taken to the Accessorize eyeshadow duo – the colors are really pretty.
I agree with you that passing through Primark is always a mistake, but most of the time I don’t regret it 😉 I live so close to all these lovely shops that I have to control myself from entering them… especially when I see the SALE signs all over… x
Thanks! I don’t tend to my regret my trips to Primark either 😉 hehe.
haul posts are so fun to read, though kind of dangerous because they make me want to go out and buy a bunch of stuff. lol
Haha I know what you mean. I’ve been influenced to buy by haul posts a few times!
I love haul post! Really cute things you got, love the shoes! I miss primark
Thanks I think I’d miss Primark too if I ever moved away.
I love all the cute animal prints you’ve got there~ love this post! xoxo
Thanks! I went a bit crazy for owls I think x
I love the owl things~ xoxo
I’ve just had to throw away a pair of those boots I had worn them to death since getting them in November though, I love them!!x
My sister had a pair which she recently had to throw away too. She loved them so much she bought some more!
Im going to have to get some more too! So comfy & waterproof – so useful in Sheffield haha x
Those owl gloves really are just super cute! I was so tempted to buy myself some but I already have the panda version so I thought I best not. :’) Primark is very bad if you’re trying not to spend, I can’t resist getting a little something everytime I go in! There are always great bargains to be found though.
Ra ♥
Oooh I saw the panda ones too! So cute, and the cow print ones. I think I buy something from Primark 90% of the times I go in… But at least it’s (mostly) cheap! Don’t you think their clothes are getting more and more expensive though? I saw a flimsy jumper in there the other day for £16, which is way more than they used to charge for things like that.
really liked your haul… scarf is sooooo cute… Can you please post a pic while wearing it
Thank you! I’m planning on doing some outfit posts soon so I’ll be sure to feature the scarf 😀
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