I’m coinciding a week in pictures with a mini haul this week – mainly because most of my pictures are of my purchases aha. I don’t have many pictures this week, but enjoy.
Oh, the joys of being pregnant! My mum seems to like buying me chocolate recently as I reach the final stages of pregnancy – and who am I to complain? I shared the Matchmakers, but I have to admit I scoffed the lot when it came to the Guylian chocs…they just aren’t for sharing!
My second Latest In Beauty sample box arrived. This time I chose two samples for me and one for Steve so he could try something out! He’s already wearing the Hugo Boss fragrance, so that may be something to put on the possible presents list for him for Christmas. As you can probably see too, he wasted no time in ripping the packaging to get the sample out – like a typical man – even though he knew I wanted to take pictures – awkward boy!
Here’s a sneak peek at the samples I received in this months box:
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Sasy & Savy Lavender hand and nail cream – I’m not normally a hand cream type of person, but I thought this would be worth a try – I really should take more care of my hands, especially coming into the winter months.
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Dr Bragi Age Management moisturuser gel – Some people may say I’m too young at 21 to be thinking about age management products, but my aunt is always nagging me to take care of my skin now before its too late – and it works for her – her skin looks nowhere near her true age!
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Hugo Boss for men sample – I already mentioned this in the above mumblings, but this was a little treat for Steve to try. He seems to love it though, so this definitely may be worth a purchase.
Lastly, my mini haul. I also bought two beautiful books in my local WH Smith from a local author – they’re for young children and have the most beautiful stories and illustrations (and the author/illustrator even gave me some colouring sheets for the older children) but I didn’t want to post about them on here in case the children’s parents see, as I’m giving them as a surprise.
So what did I actually buy?
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More Awkward Situations For Men by Danny Wallace & How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran – I’ve heard great things about the Caitlin Moran book and I’ve read a few of Danny Wallace’s books and enjoyed them, so with both of them at a third off in my local Waterstones, I had to buy them. I also pondered over about ten other books before my mum finally dragged me out of there. Also, for those of you don’t know and who love to read, Waterstones have launched something to go alongside their Waterstones Card. It is basically like a coffee shop card – every time you spend over £10 in store, you get a stamp, and once you’ve got so many, they give you a free £10 gift voucher. Obviously, you’re spending money in order to get that voucher but if you buy a lot of books (like me), it’s a great idea!#
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New fluffy boots, £8, Primark – My fake Primark Uggs finally bit the dust yesterday, so I desperately needed a new pair of boots when looking around town. I felt pretty uninspired but then I saw these. They aren’t exactly what I was looking for, but I do like them a lot. I also fell in love with a bag in Primark, but I resisted – I told my mum she had to buy it for me for Christmas though (cheeky mare!)
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Scene Of The Crime, Keech Cottage charity shop, 25p (down from £2) – Anyone who knows me knows I love a good murder mystery whether it is on the tv or in a book. I also love reading about real-life murders, trying to work out the psychology behind the people and why they would commit such heinous acts. This book talks about the settings for numerous murder mystery shows and novels, talking about what landmarks and buildings inspired some famous stories. It isn’t everyones cup of tea, but it is certainly mine, and I’ve already started it. Also, because I got the book for a bargain price of 25p, I bought a couple of the charity lottery/raffle tickets – Keech do a wonderful job and I’m more than happy to support them.
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Ooh I love Matchmakers, good choice!
Great post hun!
I love the Hugo Boss aftershave on Liam, I just wish he turned into Ryan Reynolds when he wears it hehe
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Those fluffy boots will be so lovely for this cold weather 😀 xxxx
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I am in love with mint matchmakers right now
Yummm chocolate! Nice list of things 🙂
Thanks girls <3
I'm addicted to the matchmakers at the minute haha!
Been wearing the boots an awful lot too! xo