Yay I LOVE doing hauls! I finally managed to make Photoshop 5 cooperate with my laptop (it took a lot of me deleting useless crap off it to make room for it) and actually made a graphic for it, which I am secretly very proud of. I definitely would have done a larger one except I have a fair amount of uni work to plough through, so this will sustain me for the moment.
1. E.L.F Baked Eyeshadow Palette in 'California'
2. FOSSIL Signature Bracelet in Silver
3. Real Technique 'Your Base/Flawless Core Collection'
4. Frankie Lace Up Sneakers
❁ 1. E.L.F Baked Eyeshadow Palette ❁
I was originally introduced to E.L.F products by my dearest Clarissa, one of my complete make up guru's, and she was impressed by the brand's quality and range of product. I was trawling iHerb one night and found that they had this really lovely palette with these pretty colours that I know I'd wear every day as part of my eye make up, so I ordered it and waited patiently. After I got it, I immediately swatched it and was happy with the level of pigmentation and the level of shimmer in some of the colours. I tend to go for a more matte colour as a base, and then highlight and add depth to my crease with some shades that are slightly shimmery, or if I'm going for a more dressed up look, I'll add more shimmer to the outer third of my eye.
I got to put these shades to the test when I went to a friend's party a few weekends ago, and Emily-May tried them out for me. I loved how the colours were subtle enough to build upon however much I wanted, but were still enough on their own.
❁ 2. FOSSIL Signature Bracelet in 'silver' ❁
I've been eying off a bracelet which is similar to this one for a long time, and I happened to be chatting to my Emily-May and she joined me in the gushing over this pretty thing, so naturally I ordered two, one in silver and the other in rose gold for her! You can find them online or in store.
❁ 3. Real Technique 'Your Base/Flawless Core Collection' ❁
For the longest time I have been trying to find brushes that work with my products as well as my skin; I find more often than not I am resorting to cleaning my brushes almost after every time I use them, to try and stop breakouts, however not all brushes can withstand so much washing, so when I came across Real Techniques I was hoping that they would stand up to being cleaned so often. I've been using these for two weeks and so far they've been fantastic all around. If you're looking for the basic brushes for foundation, concealing, blending and powder, this kit is the best. I know in Australia some stores are selling these for $40+ which is a bit of a joke, but iHerb are selling them for under $20 which is amazing.
❁ 4. Frankie Lace Up Sneakers ❁
Okay so these are my horrendously guilty pleasure for the month- I love rose gold, camo is quite popular now, but not to the point I'll be rocking a camo shirt or jacket anytime soon. I like simple detailing with prints with something as bold as camo. These are so comfy and look awesome with cuffed jeans or treated black pants. You can find them here.
That's it for my haul, hope you liked it. If you have any recent hauls or purchases, let me know in the comments, I'd love to see them!
Stay fabulous and stay tuned!
