If you didn't know, about a week ago I turned eighteen! It feels crazy to think I'm legally an adult and can do a ton of things now, like vote or buy alcohol. I spent my actual birthday relaxing and opening presents with my family, and then this week I went for a meal with some of my friends and also went out yesterday with those who were old enough! I had such an amazing time and am so thankful for all the nice gifts.
Above are some of the presents I received from my friends and family. From my family, I was given some money towards a festival ticket, art supplies, a blender (so I can make lots of nice smoothies - hence the book), cooking books, clothes and lush goodies. From my friends, I received more art bits, some make-up items, jewellery, candles and some seriously pretty plants as well as a copper and glass container to put them in. I've probably missed a few things but I was so lucky to get all of these amazing presents and I just generally had a great birthday.
What gifts have you received lately?
A little while ago, I put up a poll asking what kind of posts you would like to see more of on my blog - and the majority of you said hauls! So as I went shopping to Boots the other day, I thought I would show you what I bought.
Firstly, I headed over to Rimmel to stock up on my Stay Matte powder that I love - I've hit pan and so I'll soon be needing a new one. They also had a buy one get one half price offer on, so I also picked up their new Lash Accelerator mascara. I've never tried a Rimmel mascara before so I'm not sure what to expect - I'll let you know how I get on with it. I also bought another Barry M Gelly nail polish in the shade Coconut, a really pretty cream, which I can't wait to try!
I then headed over to No 7 as I had one of their vouchers and they were also running a buy one get one half price offer. In the end, I decided on their Perfectly Bronzed Dual bronzer and their Lash & Brow Perfector. With all the offers I had, I ended up getting both of these products for only £12 - bargain! I also picked up one hair product - the Tresemme Keratin Smooth Treatment - which you basically put on your hair after washing and it's then activated by straightening (which I do a lot of). I was really intruiged by the concept so hopefully it lives up to my expectations! And lastly, I got another Balmi as I was in need of a new lip balm. I got the coconut one which I haven't tried before, and I also like their new square packaging.
Overall, I don't think I did too bad considering it was payday!
What have you bought from Boots recently?
As you may know, this Saturday is my birthday! I'm actually working all day, so last weekend my Dad took me shopping to pick out some things that I wanted. I didn't ask for anything in particular this year, so this was much easier!
The first place I went was Primark. Firstly I picked up a couple of vests - one yellow lace top and one thin navy top. I also bought some new pyjama bottoms as I absolutely love the Primark ones and definitely needed some new PJ's. I then chose a couple of cute gold necklaces, as I really wanted some new jewellery. And lastly, I got a 5 pack of ankle frilly socks along with some pretty black flats.
Next, I went to Boots - where I probably did the most damage! To start with, I bought a few nail polishes - I got one of the new Barry M Gelly's in Huckleberry, one of the new Models Own speckled polishes in Magpie and an Essie one in the shade Splash of Grenadine. I also got some lip products (a girl can never have too many) - I picked up the Maybelline Colour Sensational Gloss in Cashmere Rose, as I've heard so many good things about it recently. I also chose the Revlon Lacquer Balm in Demure which I've been eyeing up ever since they were released. Next, I bought the Soap & Glory Archery in Brownie Points, which again I've wanted for a long time, and the Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Texturising Spray. Lastly are a couple of boring bits - the Blistex Intense Moisture Lip Balm and the Blanx White Shock Treatment.
I then went to H&M and Topshop and got a couple of things. In H&M, I got a simple black bag as the one I use at the moment is really tatty and so I needed a new one. I also spotted this gorgeous white jumper with big black daisies on that I love, as well as a cute silver arrow necklace. In Topshop, I picked up a pair of thick leggings/trousers in a black and white checked print, and a dress that I've had saved to my favourites for way too long!
And that's everything I bought! What have you picked up from the shops recently?
New Look earrings / Loverdose perfume / Guerlain perfume set / Rimmel Space Dust nail polishes / MAC quad palette and eye shadows / Nail styling kit / No 7 Highlighting Stick / Dixi jewellery / Paddle brush / No 7 light up compact mirror / Lush Luxury Lush Pud, Phoenix Rising and Fun / Soap & Glory Hand Food / Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat.
H&M grey jumper / Emporium necklace / New Look jumper / WH Smith notebook / Allegiant by Veronica Roth.
Mahalo ukulele and level 1 book.
I hope you all had an amazing Christmas yesterday! I spent the day at home as I usually do, spending time with my family, opening presents and watching lots of Christmas specials on TV! As you all loved seeing what presents I received last year, I thought I'd show you again this year too! I'm in now way bragging or showing off, I just find it really fun to see what other people get so hopefully you do too. The presents shown above are all from my family, but I also got some great gifts from friends as well which I'd opened before Christmas.
I received some really amazing presents, including a MAC quad palette with 4 eyeshadows from my parents, which I can't wait to use (and blog about). Some of my other favourites were the perfumes, jewellery and the bath bits from Lush. I also can't wait to read Allegiant, as I love the Divergent series! One present I wasn't expecting was the ukulele I received from my godmother - it's such a quirky and cute gift and one I can't wait to use!
On the whole, I had a great Christmas, and thank you to everyone who bought me any gifts - I loved everything.
What did you get for Christmas?
