I bought a new facial wash today:



I chose Clinique as i've heard good reviews of their skin care range and my lower end brands just wasn't cutting it. My sister bought the same too. I've used it for the first time this evening and so far so good. The liquid was gentle to the skin, felt great and gave my skin a thorough clean which left it feeling soft and refreshed.

I got mine from Boots and paid £13.

Also:

Grey Pointelle Cardigan from Miss Selfridge, i love this, much better irl:



Taupe Strappy Dress from ASOS, will wear this when it starts getting warmer, plus will be great for holidays too:



I've also bought some basics, long sleeved jersey tops, vest, camis and leggings, both from ASOS and H&M, great for basics!!

Hello everyone, hope you've all enjoyed your weekend :). I've lost my blogging mojo at the mo hence my lack of posts, but i'm sure i'll get back into the swing of things very soon!! For now i'll leave you with a quick summary of my in's and out's:

In's:

* Hopefully booking a few trips abroad in the next few weeks or so

* Had a fab night out last night and best of all no hangover this morning, result

* Love my new Iphone!!

* I've done a couple of days overtime these past few weeks so should receive a nice little extra sum in my end of month pay

* Ordered a few bits today online

* I've been more organised with my finances since new year and haven't been spending as much on those unnecessary buys. I've got a planner too which as helped keep me more on top of things; appointments, lists, finances etc. It's called the Life Book and it's from Organised Mum (don't worry non-parents, you don't have to be a mummy to use this one) one of the best i've used!!

* Drinking more water!!!

Out's:

* Rude people, grow up and learn some manners....

I've recently had the new Iphone 3GS 16gb:



I love it!!! At first i was a bit unsure of it being touchscreen but it's so easy to get use to, much, much better than a standard phone. If you're thinking of getting one then i would definitely recommend.

Also i've tried the mascara which i posted about below, will be writing a review shortly.

Hope you all have a nice weekend xx

MaxFactor Lash Extension Effect Mascara

MaxFactor Lash Extension Effect Mascara



I normally use the MaxFactor False Lash Effect Mascara, although popping into Boots this afternoon to replace it I noticed the new MaxFactor Lash Extension Mascara. Both retail at the same price of £10.99 although at the moment Boots are doing a promotion in which you get £3 off the newly released Lash Extension, I paid £7.99 for the Mascara.

I love the False Lash Effect Mascara and have found it to be one of my best Mascara’s to date, trust me i’ve tried lots from the higher end of the market down to the more less expensive brands so I hope this new one is even better than my previous, we shall see……

Keep your eyes peeled as I’ll write a review once fully tested.

I've ordered the following Kurt Geiger Bow Sequin Heels:




I love the colour above, although i've ordered the Black ones as i find they're more practical and will go with more of my outfits. The heel is 4.5 inches eek, bit higher than i normally wear although i'm sure you'll agree with me in when i say they'll be worth it ;):



Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Sadie xx

A few people wanted to see my Links of London Sweetie Bracelet so i've took a pic for you:

As yet i've bought one charm from Links of London, as you can see above it's the Butterfly Charm, love it!!

New Garnier Tinted Eye Roll On

Thank you to Natalie who's selected me to try out the New Garnier Tinted Eye Roll On:



I'm sure most of you know that Garnier Eye Roll On has become a cult beauty product since its launch in 2008. Now Garnier are launching the Caffeine Anti-Dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-On that works immediately on dark circles thanks to its 2-in-1 formula. It basically contains mineral concealer which instantly cover dark circles and caffeine that refreshes and hydrates tired looking eyes.

It doesn’t launch until; on Boots.com from 13th January 2010 and in Boots stores nationwide from 27th January to 23rd February 2010.

I can't wait to try this out, i often have under eye dark circles so fingers crossed i finally find a product which banishes those!! I haven't received this as yet but as soon as i've tested i will write a full review.

Thank you to Natalie at http://natalieslove.blogspot.com who nominated me for "The Lovely Blogger Award":



Rules for recipients:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which you think are fabulous.
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

I give this award to:

* Carla @ Girl with the golden touch
* Yinka @ Vex in the city
* Em @ Passion for fashion
* Vic@ Lily loves Lola
* Hannah @ Hannah Louise beauty makeup lover
* Lu @ Just a Girl
* Carly @ Cheated Hearts
* A Daisy Chain Dream
* Nik @ Niks Beautiful Daze
* Jen @ Just Jen

Thank you to the lovely Emma at Passion for Fashion who nominated me for the Happy 101 Award.

To accept the award you need to post 10 things that make you happy and do at least one of them today. Remember to link to the person who tagged you and pass on to 10 others.
Here are my 10 things in no particular order....

1) Holidays, nothing better than having 1/2 weeks away, sun, sea, sand and cocktails ;), bliss

2) Books, i read a lot, sometimes i finish a book in 2 days, sometimes a week. I always have a new book lined up to read next. At the moment i'm reading Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult, love the book, a definite recommendation



3) Shopping, one of my favourite hobbies!!! Hehe. I love Clothes, Accessories, Shoes, Bags, Beauty Products, nothing beats the buzz of getting something new which you love



4) My Ipod Touch, Love, Love, Love it!!!



5) Nights out with the girls. The whole listening to music whilst getting ready, choosing a nice outfit, doing your hair, applying make-up, having something yummy to eat beforehand then heading onto a bar for cocktails (and Vodka), dancing and not forgetting the greasy kebab or pizza on your way home ;) the perfect evening



6) Days off Work, lie ins, daytime tv, lazing around.....



7)Having my hair cut/highlighted, eyebrows threaded, using a good body scrub with a nice moisturiser afterwards, manicure, pedicure, the list is endless....a good little pick me up plus you feel amazing afterwards...



8) Family, BF and Friends



9) Blogging, my page where i can write about what i want, when i want, love the blogging community



10)Yummy Food, i love my food



I tag:

* Lou Lou Land
* The Brunettes Blogspot
* Pip a La Chic
* Rosa Adores
* Krystle
* A little bird told me
* Affordable treats
* Computergirls musings
* If the shoe fits
* Peonies and water lilies

In's:

* It's the weekend, yay

* My Links of London Sweetie Bracelet and Butterfly Charm arrived, love it!!!

* Looking into booking a holiday for this year, as yet it's steering towards Cyprus, perhaps Protoras.....

* Urban Decay "Sellout" Eyeshadow, this is the Eyeshadow i've used the most this month, soooo me

Out's:

* Snow, well not the snow per se but the bloody ice afterwards. I've had enough of waddling to work like a penguin in fear of attempting to walk properly in case i fall on my ass, grrr

It's still snowing here so i think i'm just going to have a chill out weekend, i went to the pub last night but no town for me this weekend. Hope you all have a lovely weekend and the weather isn't too bad where you are.

Sadie xx

Favourites

I thought i'd do a little post on my favourite items of the week, here goes:

Soap and Glory Products, Love, Love, Love them, lots more goodies inside the Hat Box too:



Me to You "Special Girlfriend" Bear bought for me by my bf for Christmas, very cute:



Love Heart Shaped Small Dish:



I use the above to store my bits and pieces of jewellery in after a night out when the last thing i want to be doing is putting them away in my jewellery box, keeps them safe and best of all with very little effort in a drunken haze ;):



Next Gold Cuff Leather Sandals from the New Spring Collection, Love these:



My Ipod Touch, the BEST Ipod ever invented!! As well as the obvious of playing Music you can also watch Videos, it as the exact same apps as the Iphone as well as Facebook, Ebay, Google, pretty much anything. I didn't want a Iphone as i prefer to text using buttons so i have the best of both, my next phone the end of Feb will be a Blackberry :):



Books, i love to read so these will be keeping me busy for a while:

I've just ordered a Links Of London Sweetie Bracelet, yay. I've wanted one for ages although never got round to buying one and as i said in my previous posts that 2010 will be the year of saving for me i thought i'd get it out of the way the first day of the year, clever eh ;).

Sweetie Bracelet:



I also bought a Butterfly Charm as my first charm to put onto it:



They have some beautiful Charms for the Sweetie Bracelet and somehow i think this is going to become a quite expensive habit..... ;).

2010

First post of 2010, yay. Not anything too exciting mind, just a few of my buys over the past few days. Most items were full price apart from the La Senza Shirt and DP Cardigan, i can never seem to find anything in the sales grrr.

Dorothy Perkins Charcoal Cardigan:



La Senza Monkey Night T-Shirt:



Undiscovered Perfume, so glad i discovered this, LOVE the smell:



Asos Pencil Skirt (I have the Top too):



Light Pink Vest, Asos:



White Long Sleeve Top, Asos:



Grey Long Sleeve Top, Asos:



Gold Cuff Leather Sandals from Next:



Hope everyone had a nice night last night and celebrated the New Year in style ;).

My Year in Photo's.....

So that time of year is almost here yet again, yep time to make those new year resolutions!! Actually i don't see them as resolutions anymore, resolutions are always doomed to fail just a few weeks into the new year so i see them as little goals instead, something to work towards.

Mine for next year are:

* Spend wisely, only buy those things which i know i'm going to get my use out of, stop those unneccesary buys with the items i only use/wear once, think before i buy

*Save more, time to start looking to the future, i'm not getting any younger!!

* Lead a more healthier lifestyle, cut down on the cigs, eat healthier, drink more water, join a exercise class of some sort....

* Spend more time with my special people

What are yours? It's my birthday New Years Eve, think i'm just going for a meal then onto a bar afterwards, parting until 5am doesn't appeal to me anymore, i'm tired by 2-3am hehe. God, i'm getting old........

Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2010, bring it on!!!

Sadie xxx