Hello lovelies!!

Billie & Blossom Petites Green Floral Print Dress - The colour of this dress is so gorgeous and I love the floral print. It's so cute and perfect for summer!

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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~ Cutout Mixed Print Dress (£14) - I can't emphasise my love for this dress enough, it's so pretty and I love the pattern so much!

~ Box-Pleated Maxi Dress (£19) - I'm actually too small to pull off maxi dresses and it breaks my heart, especially when I find ones as pretty as this. I think I'll buy it anyway though and just hope for a late growth spurt...

~ Tile Print Jumpsuit (£14) - Again, I'm a bit on the small side, so jumpsuits don't tend to fit me properly. But I love this one and it's definitely something I'd wear year-round, not just for summer.

~ Tile Print Top and Shorts Set (£25) - This is so cute and so so cheap! It'll be amazing for walking around Amsterdam in!

~ Paisley Print Romper (£10.50) - If you've read my previous posts, you'll know I'm a playsuit girl, I couldn't do a fashion post without including at least one! I love that this has two different prints and I also really love the colour - blue is such a lovely colour for summer.

What shops are you loving at the moment?

Lots of love

Megan

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This was my first buy of the day and I don't even care how expensive it was, I am completely and utterly in love! I adore playsuits and this is just gorgeous. It has mesh shoulders and back which makes it even more pretty and unique. Definitely my favourite buy of the day!

Top - Topshop - £25

(x)

I've seen a lot of this style of top around so I thought I'd invest in this since I really love the colours and the pattern on this one. I wore it today though and the straps kept coming undone which was quite annoying.

Top - River Island - £28

(x)

I love this top because it's really light and floaty which is perfect for summer. I can see myself wearing this to the pub or on trips out on sunny days.

Shorts - River Island - £25

(x - not sure if this is the exact pair, but similar)

I really needed another pair of shorts as all of mine are really old and getting too small, so I was really happy to have found these.

Dress - H&M - £24.99

(x)

You've gotta love a bit of monochrome! I'm playing it safe with this dress because it is available in blue and yellow, but I thought I'd stick with the black and white. It's still summery...right? 

Dress - H&M - £7.99

(x)

H&M has some lovely stuff in at the moment. I wasn't too sure about this dress when I first picked it up, but after trying it on I had to have it. It's so quirky, I really love it!

Skirt - H&M - £12.99

This skirt doesn't seem to be on the website. Probably the most summery thing I've bought, this will definitely brighten up my wardrobe. I love the colours, I think I'll probably pair this with a white top to make the colours really stand out.

Kimono - H&M - £14.99

(x - not the same, but similar style)

I've wanted a kimono since last summer and I finally got one and IT HAS TASSELS! I'm probably going to end up wearing this with just about everything, it's perfect!!

Dress - Primark - £13

I'm still not too sure about this dress, but I think it might be nice to wear on days when there's a bit of a breeze since it has long sleeves. I like the pattern, but I'm not sure if the style suits me.

Pyjama top - Primark - £2.99

This was too cute not to buy!! I don't have enough pyjama tops, especially not light ones for summer. There were some cute bottoms to go with this, but I only really wear leggings to bed, so I didn't buy them.

Shoes

Sandals - New Look - £17.99

Sandals - New Look - £7.99

I can't find the second pair online. These were both impulse buys because I never seem to have any sandals, or just summer shoes in general, so I wanted to stock up this year so I don't end up suck in converse for another summer!

Sandals - River Island - £28

(x)

Probably a little more than I'd like to have paid, but the gold trim sold me! They're so so pretty and I can't wait to be walking around Amsterdam in them.

Accessories

Bag - H&M - £12.99

(x)

Every summer when it comes to going to the beach or to the lake district with my friends I always find myself wishing I had a big bag I could take all of my stuff in, and finally I invested in one! This will be perfect for packing all of the useless crap I like to take with me whenever I'm off out for the day.

Purse - River Island - £10

(x)

I decided it was about time I invested in a new purse. My old one has served me well but I think it's almost at breaking point. Since green is my favourite colour, I couldn't resist this beauty! Although I am having a little trouble with the zip, but I'm hoping that's just because it's new and needs wearing in a bit.

Make up / Skin care

Zoella Body Lotion - Superdrug - £4

(x)

I love Zoe, so buying her products was a no-brainer for me! I love everything in her line and I really hope she brings out more soon. This body lotion is honestly the creamiest, most moisturising lotion I have ever used, I absolutely love it and highly recommend it.

Facemask - Primark

I have literally just used this and it smells divine! I love having little pampering sessions from time to time and my skin always feels so soft after using a facemask.

False Eyelashes - Primark - £1

I don't often wear false eyelashes, but I actually really like the Primark ones and they are so cheap!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - Superdrug - £9.99

(x) 

I used this today and it has really good coverage, but I think it may be a little bit dark for my skin. I'm still on the lookout for a really pale foundation that will make my skin look flawless (or as close to as possible, ha!) So if any of you have any recommendations please leave them in the comments!

Rimmel Wonder'full Extreme Black Mascara - Superdrug - £7.99

(x)

This isn't the best mascara, although I feel like I'm comparing everything to the Benefit Roller Lash, which is incredible! I just bought this one as a handbag mascara in case I need to top up during the day.

Collection Gorgeous Glow Blush Block - Superdrug - £4.19

(x)

This probably isn't the best blusher available, but I just wanted something simple because what's a Spring look without a bit of blusher?! 

Rimmel ScandalEyes Micro Liner - Superdrug - £5.49

(x)

Even though I'm loving the gel liner, I wanted to buy a felt liner too, just in case I need to get ready quickly because I'm still getting the hang of the gel liner.

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick (Midnight Mauve) - Superdrug - £7.99

(x)  

I love everything about this lipstick! It's a gorgeous colour, it feels really nice on, it lasts for ages, and even the case is gorgeous. I really struggle to find lipstick that I like, so this is a definite winner for me.

Notebooks

TK Maxx - £4.99

Paperchase - £8

(x)

I am so weak when it comes to notebooks. My collection is unbelievable at the moment and I haven't even written in half of them! The curse of being a writer. These were too pretty not to buy though. TK Maxx has some absolutely lovely journals in at the moment!!

So that's everything I've bought in the last couple of days and probably everything I will be buying for a very long time!

Lots of love

Megan

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