Megan Jade McCracken: clothes

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Hey guys!

I am so sorry I've been neglecting this blog so much lately, I've just been really tired and busy, I'm sorry!!

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

Hello!!

I know we're already 3 days into May (where has this year gone?!) but I thought I'd do an April favourites post today because there's a lot of things I've been loving through April that I want to share with you all.

Beauty

Zoella Creamy Madly Dreamy body lotion ~ I am so in love with this stuff! It's so creamy and amazing, it even smells incredible. I love Zoe so much, so it's a bonus that it's one of her products.
Real Techniques Core Collection make up brushes ~ I've wanted some new brushes for ages, so I thought I'd invest in some Real Techniques brushes. I also got the Starter Set, which is amazing for eye make up. They're such soft, good quality brushes and I'll be using them forever!
Benefit Roller Lash mascara ~ This mascara is so incredible, I'm in love. That's all I have to say.

Clothes

TopShop Bardot Top ~ I really love the style of these tops, they're so pretty! I also have this one, which is nice to pair with jeans and wedges for a night out.
River Island ripped knee jeans ~ I've been wearing these so much, they're just so easy to put on and look great with anything. Definitely worth the investment!

Food

Deliciously Ella ~ Ella's recipes are incredible and so easy to follow. Since I've recently started eating a plant-based diet, it's been really helpful to be able to refer to Ella's blog when I haven't been sure what to cook. They're such simple recipes, but so tasty!
Sweet Potato ~ I had never tried sweet potato until recently, but I made some wedges the other day and they were absolutely delicious, Definitely something I will be making a lot of in the future.

TV / Netflix

Once Upon a Time ~ I'm so addicted to this show! I watched something like 24 episodes (the whole first season) in a week. It's such an interesting concept; fairytale characters trapped in the real world by the evil queen, and they can't remember who they are, There's so much action and enigma through the whole series and I'm completely hooked, I don't know what I'm going to do when it finishes.
Impractical Jokers ~ When I saw this show advertised, I didn't think it would be my kind of thing, but it's absolutely hilarious. I can sit and watch episodes back to back all day! It's four guys who challenge each other to say/do embarrassing things in public and if they don't do what they're told then they go on the 'loser board' and the one with the most losses has to do a punishment at the end. It's so funny!
Skins ~ I'm watching this for the second time around and love it just as much as the first time I watched it. I just really love the characters, especially the first and second series, and the story lines are really great.

Music

Handwritten by Shawn Mendes ~ Shawn Mendes has the voice of an angel and his music is perfection. I've been listening to his album on repeat and I just can't get enough. I think he's going to be huge, I'm really excited for him!
The Great Unknown by Jukebox the Ghost ~ I heard this song in River Island a couple of weeks ago and I've been listening to it so much since then. It's such a happy, summery song, I really like it.

Blogs

sarasaurus92 ~ Sarah is my friend from uni and her blog is fab! I look forward to her posts and they never disappoint.
lovestepx ~ I really love Steph's posts, she's such a lovely girl and hers is one of the few blogs I read on a regular basis.
itsrachelmay ~ Rachel's posts are so simple but so lovely, I love the layout and content of her blog.
niomismart ~ I love Niomi so much! Her YouTube videos are my absolute favourites and her blog posts are always en point! She's so beautiful and comes across as super friendly and genuine.

Those are my April favourites! There's probably loads of stuff I've missed out, but that's everything I can think of at the moment. Sorry I haven't included any pictures in this post, I have no excuse other than pure laziness, haha!

Wednesday's post is going to be a few of the vegan meals I've eaten this week - I decided against posting my meals every day because I've been eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch most days, so it would get quite repetitive and boring.

Hope you're all having a lovely day!

Lots of love

Megan