I have a haul for you today since I've been buying a fair bit recently and I went to Birmingham yesterday to meet up with my lovely friend, Neneh, and we did a bit of shopping.
Just a quick disclaimer: I'm not doing this to boast or show off, I definitely don't have the money to be going on massive shopping sprees all the time. I just enjoy sharing what I've bought with you all and I know I love these types of blog posts and I love watching haul videos on YouTube. 

Anyway, I'll get started!

I'll start with the beauty stuff since there's quite a bit of it. Everything is from Superdrug apart from the facemask, that was from Primark.

I was just browsing the make up when the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream (x) caught my eye. I've been using it for the past couple of days and I really like it, although I wouldn't recommend it for oily skin as it does make my skin look quite shiny and I have to wear a lot of powder over it. But other than that, it does make my skin look flawless and I've found that the ivory is absolutely perfect for my skin tone.

Today, I picked up the Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation (x) in light porcelain and true ivory (for when I have fake tan on). I have high hopes for this because I've heard a lot about it. I really like matte foundation and I've been looking for something that will stay on all day, even when I'm working for 10+ hours, so I'm hoping this does the trick! I will keep you all updated.

I have wanted this Bourjois bronzer (x) for so long now and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't just because it looks like a chocolate bar! I am really loving it though, it looks so nice on and makes it look like I have a really natural, glowing tan.

I don't really know what to expect from this Barry M contouring kit (x). I picked it up today, so I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but I'm hoping it's really good. I love that it has little instructions on the box, because I'm actually pretty useless when it comes to contouring, but I think it looks so amazing when it's done properly!

I thought this red Revlon nail varnish (x) was really pretty and I've been needing a red for a while! I also picked up this base & top coat, which I can't seem to find online, because I've been told multiple times that I should use a base coat to stop the nail varnish from staining my nails, and I liked how this was two in one.

I have become a bit of a Real Techniques addict since buying the starter sets a couple of months ago! I just love how soft they are, I don't think I'll ever use another brand now. I wanted a blusher brush (x) because I've been using the same brush for my powder, blusher and bronzer, so at least now I can use a separate brush for one of them..

I also bought some Simple face wipes. I don't actually use face wipes, I use this Arbonne cleanser (x) to take my make up off because it is absolutely amazing and makes my skin feel incredible! But I bought the face wipes for my holiday to Amsterdam because when I'm on holiday I usually can't be bothered taking my make up off properly and going through the whole routine of cleansing, toning and exfoliating, so I just use wipes for ease. I also bought the Nivea exfoliating wipes for the same reason.

On to clothes!!

I'm so in love with this dress from River Island! I can't find it online, sorry, I think it was around £24. I really love the style, you can't tell on this picture but it actually has little cut-outs at the sides and it looks sort of like a co-ord, but it is all attached. I love it!

This dress was £10 from Primark. It's nothing special, but I think it will be nice for a night out because I am seriously low on night out clothes and I always seem to wear the same thing, so I just picked this up on a whim.

Top - New Look - £17.99 (x)

Shorts - New Look - £11 (x)

This top is so lovely and summery, it will be perfect for when I go on holiday! The shorts, however, I think I am going to take back. I actually thought it was a skirt and I was in a bit of a rush so I didn't stop to look properly, so I was a bit disappointed when I got them home and realised they were shorts. I do really like the pattern, but I would have preferred it as a skirt.

Random Bits

These are just a few other bits I picked up along the way.

Louise's book (x)!!! I've been so excited for this to come out and I nearly cried when they were selling it half price in Waterstones! I've already read about a quarter of it and I am absolutely loving it so far. I love Louise, she's so honest and hilarious, I'd really love to meet her but I can't afford to go to any of her book signings *cries*. I 100% recommend buying her book though, I can't put it down!

This anklet from River Island is so pretty. It will look so lovely when I have my sandals on walking around Amsterdam. I've always wanted an anklet but it's never been something I've thought to go out and buy, but this caught my eye when I was looking at necklaces and I just had to buy it!

Last, but not least, Arizona Green Tea! Specifically, Pomegranate Arizona Green Tea! This stuff is slowly becoming my life. It's so refreshing and lovely, but also really healthy. I have been drinking 2 or 3 bottles of this a day, I'm completely addicted! I honestly urge you all to try it, it's delicious!!

So that is everything I've bought recently. I hope you enjoyed reading this looong post. I promise I will be back posting regularly soon! 

Lots of love

Megan

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I've been subscribed to Tanya for a while and I've always loved how lovely and talkative she is in her videos, and I get so much inspiration from her! When she announced that she was bringing out a book I was so excited, and I definitely haven't been disappointed.

What's unusual about this book is that it really involved the reader. All the way through there are opportunities to make lists of all sorts of things, from your top 10 favourite childhood memories to your top 10 favourite recipes! It's great fun to sit and write little lists as you work your way through the book.

Tanya writes about everything in her life, starting with her childhood, covering her romance with her fiancé, Jim, her love of make up, her YouTube career, and even offers tips on make up, fashion and baking. One thing that is consistent throughout the book is Tanya's bubbly personality and sheer passion for what she does.

Throughout the book, the message to 'dream big' is a very prominent one, as it is clearly something Tanya truly believes in and is something that has served her well. She says herself that she thinks she can accomplish anything, which is incredibly admirable, especially considering how far she has actually come with this train of thought. She is also brutally honest about her struggle with anxiety and how she has managed to control it over the years. Her message is inspiring and motivating and I have so much respect for her. 

All in all, the book definitely isn't an average autobiography. It is fun, gripping and moving, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it and I'm definitely going to be reading it again in the near future! 

Let me know if you've read Love, Tanya and what your thoughts are, or if you're planning to read it!

Speak to you soon!

Megan

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