Pay Day Purchases #2

Pay day was a while back now, or at least it seems that way. I am desperately wishing away the days until the next one in fact!

I've treated myself to a couple of new bits this month, but mainly my money has been spent on wedding / christening-related stuff and a water bill. Amongst all the other boring crap us grown-ups have to part with our hard-earned cash for.

Here's what I've treated myself to...

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Converse Dance Lace Optical White Exclusive

I've wanted a pair of converse for ages. I did worry if I am too old for them (26?) however I spied these ones in Office and couldn't help myself. To hell with being too old!

They aren't your standard Converse and I like that, they seem a bit daintier and don't make my feet look like boats which was another concern. They are also quite subtle and don't scream 'Converse'.

I've worn them pretty-much constantly since buying them, just to get rid of the Box-Fresh whiteness. They took a couple of days to break in but I can hand-on-heart say they are the comfiest shoes I've ever owned!

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Bioderma Sebium H2O Micellaire Solution 500ml (Micellar)

Not a treat as such, but I was in the market for a new cleanser and had heard nothing but good things about this product. So, succumbing to the hype, I bought it. It did prove a bit difficult to get hold of and in the end I bought off eBay. Its a brand new. sealed bottle for those eBay sceptics out there (see the 'from here' link if you'd like to get some!).

A few days into using and I love, love, LOVE it. IT IS MIRACLE WATER. My face feels squeaky clean after use, its gentle, suitable for oily skin (bonus) and smells all cucumbery and delicious. The bottle is 500ml and I think it'll last a while - one cotton pad really does do the trick with this stuff. Will definitely become a staple-product I think!

Have you treated yourself to anything this month? 

Pay Day Purchases.

As someone who has no self-control when it comes to finances, I immediately (if anyone from work reads, I of course mean at lunchtime...) hit the Internet on pay day to buy various things I don't need.

Here's what I bought.

1. ASOS Mini Tote Bag
This is a birthday gift for a colleague - I know she's been hankering for a green bag for a while now. I thought the colour and shape was lovely. Fingers crossed she likes it!

2. Loreal Nude Magique CC Cream
I'm going to give this CC anti-redness cream a bash. I have no idea what CC cream is, but my skin does err on the side of red, and will probably do so more next week in the Greek sun. I really don't like taking foundation with me on holiday, so I am hoping this will make for an even, light base for the evenings.

3. Babyliss Nano Dyer 1200 purple
Need I elaborate? Ok, I will. Our baggage allowance is measly, and while I would normally take my large one, this was only £11.99 and will leave plenty of valuable space for SHOES.

4. Rimmel London Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara
I'm in the market for a new mascara. Due to an on line offer with Boots, I got this half price as I bought with the CC cream. I do not like plastic wand thingies for mascara, much prefer the furry ones (technical term!).

5. Benefit Skincare Set
I use the Benefit Toner and Benefit Moisturiser, but at £23 and £27 each, I am not so keen to take them on holiday with me! Knowing my luck, they'd smash or I'd leave them in the hotel bathroom (as I did in Kenya, sob). Not wanting to neglect my skin, I've invested in this little pack which has handy week-sized bottles of my beloved toner and moisturiser, plus a cleanser, facial polish and eye-cream. Quite the bargain, I think you'll agree.

Then, this last splurge item...

 



Woolacombe Frame Bag
I didn't exactly need a new handbag. However, I immediately fell in love with this one. My brain/conscience didn't have time to engage and before I knew it, I'd bought it (its on sale so I don't feel that guilty). I'm not sure what about it appeals to me but it looks a good size and is a bit different from my usual black or tan handbag choice. Perhaps I should do a 'what's in my bag' post as soon as I get it, before I've had a chance to fill it with the usual receipts, sweet wrappers and other crap that I tend to accumulate in my handbags.

So that's what I bought. A cool £86 spent in the space of 30 mins.