Wednesday 8 August 2012

USA haul!

Heyy guys :D

So, as some of you may already know... I recently went on my jollys! As it was my sisters 18th & my 21st in July, our parents took us to New York & San Francisco over a period of 8 days. I had an aaamazing time! I got back on Thursday & have massive holiday blues, boo :( But hey ho, it has just made me wanna save up my pennies & go see more of the States.

I didn't buy loads & loads. 1, because I couldn't afford to & 2, because we spent most the time looking at the sites & stuffing our faces with the local cuisine ;) But, I thought I'd show you the little bits I did get.

Whilst we were away my boyfriend baby sat the house & my doggies. So I obviously had to buy him plenty of pressies to say thanks. He already has them so I can't show you photos. He's quite the comic book geek, although you wouldn't think it if you saw him, so I bought him a mini statue-thingy of Bane from the recent Batman film (he's obsessssed!). As well as 2 newly released Batman comics, a Batman t-shirt, an Abercrombie & Fitch t-shirt & a collection of yummy sweets from F.A.O schweetz! I think he's a happy bunny.

Anyway, on to the more important stuff ;) Shopping in New York was amazing. Even my Dad enjoyed shopping there! 5th Avenue is a girls dream :) We came across the mahooosive Abercrombie & Fitch shop on 5th avenue. Every time I go to the states I end up buying something from A&F, so I couldn't break the tradition could I?! ;) When we walked into the shop we were greeted by the model himself, who's face is on all the adverts at the mo. A lady took a photo of us & handed me the polaroid. Great addition to my day, haha. So here's what I bought... 2 v-neck tee's & a pair of skinny lounge pants (so comfortable!). Oh, plus the boyf's tee!


Again on 5th avenue, we ventured to the beautiful Victoria's Secrets. Where I bought an underwear set. The photo really doesn't do it justice! It's covered in lace & pretty little rhinestones :)

I'd under estimated how much walking I'd have to do around New York & my sandals were definitely no longer my friends! So I had no choice but to buy new shoes! How unfortunate ;) I bought a pair from Urban Outfitters. They are made from a really soft real leather, much more comfortable! Also in that picture are a pair of PJ shorts. I loved how cool the NYPD gang were out there, & have seen them in loads of movies. So I couldn't resist, hehe.

In the latter half of the holiday we went to San Francisco. I am such a fan of Alcatraz - don't ask why! I love all that history/crime stuff. I use to be a massive swimmer too, so when I saw the Alcatraz swim team tee I had to buy it! I don't think it'll be seen in any OOTD, haha - just for the gym or a PJ maybe.


Moving onto beauty products! I got my first MAC product - yayyyy :D It was from Bloomingdales too, may I add haha. All the lippys I own are of bright colours, so I thought it would be nice to get a nude that I can wear daily. I opted for the cremesheen lipstick in modesty. Definitely won't be my last MAC product :)

Next is the eos balms. I first saw these on one of Essiebuttons videos. I can't remember which, but go check her out, she's great! So, I bought the first one (summer fruits) in New York & after trying it out a few times I had to have another. So I also bought strawberry sorbet in San Fran :) I love them! They're different to any balms we have here in the UK. (Although there is a similar one coming soon to Boots!). They contain shea butter & jojoba oil, & smell soooo good!

I had a browse around Sephora in times square. It's a like a beauty factory!! Why we don't have these in the UK, I will never know! They have soo many brands, it's amazing. I was pretty boring though & just grabbed myself a brown liner. The pigmentation is great, it smudges really nicely & also has a little glitz in it (great for evenings!). It was also cheap as chips :)



Going to San Fran I obviously had to go to a Benefit boutique! (Benefit was founded in good old San Fran). Benefit is my fave ever, so I was happy to use this excuse :) I've wanted to try out their Hello Flawless foundation for a while, so the lovely woman matched up my skin tone & it was mine! I also bought a new boxed blusher - hervana, which comes with a fab slanted brush. I love their fragrances too. They comes in such pretty little boxes & each one has a name & a little poem. I went for Gina, as I wanted to try one that I haven't yet owned. The lovely lovely lady gave me & my sister a free make-up bag too! :)


Whist in Bloomingdales my Mom & I had a facial & make-up done by Clarins. Mine was done by the international make-up artist German Casaroli. Woot woo! He did my make-up beautifully. Unfortunately I did't have the pennies to buy any of the products but my Mom bought quite a lot, so we were given a few free goodies. I was given a bath & shower concentrate, a body treatment oil & a make up bag (not pictured). I quite wait to try out the treatment oil! Also in Bloomingdales, which isn't pictured, I got the new Kenzo perfume & received a complementary Kenzo soap dish & Kenzo soaps. Oh, how I love a freebie!

Last, but not least, are the nail products I bought. My nails are quite thin because I had acrylics for a longgg time, so I'm constantly trying to nurse them back to health! I bought a Sally Hansen miracle nail hardener & a Sally Hansen cuticle balm (which hasn't left my side since!). Also Sally Hansen, I got a nail art pen. It's like a felt tip - so easy to use! I wish I'd bought more of these now. I couldn't resist buying a couple of polishes too. I always seem to buy the same colours/shades, so I went for two that I don't think I have. They were island hopping & sew psyched.


So that's pretty much it! There were a couple more things, but they're pretty boring. I just wish I'd had the dollars to buy more haha, how greedy!?

I hope you like my post :)

I miss you New York & San Francisco!!

Jen xox

17 comments:

  1. so much stuff! looks like you had a great time!!
    xo dana
    thewonderforest.com

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  2. Sounds like you had a fab time! You got lots of lovely things too, I love those EOS lipbalms!
    I'm going to NYC in November (for my 21st too!) so this has made me so excited for the shopping!! xx

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    1. Ahh, I'm jealous. I wanna go again!! You'll have an amazing time :) xx

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  3. I'm well jel ;) ha ha that you got to go to America, I so would love to go to Newyork! You picked up some great stuff

    Tanesha x
    www.tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I forgot to say my BF is also a big comic geek :)

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    2. Boys & their comics ay!? New York is amaaazing. & thanks :) xx

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  4. Hey! Great post! I cannot wait to go to San Fran in February! You opicked up some great things! I always buy form Abercrombie and Fitch when I'm away too! Hehe

    I have nominated you for a Liebster Award!! Just cause I love your blog!! come and check out this post here:
    http://itsablondeslife7.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/liebster-award.html

    Jen xxx

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    1. Aww, you're going?? Can I come? Haha! Aww thanks so much Jen :D xx

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  5. Looks like you had a great time on your holiday, you've picked up such fab stuff :) x x x

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  6. Love the haul! I wish we had Sephora in the UK. :( I've never been to the States, but when I do, I know where I'm heading!

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  7. Wow, what an amazing haul! Looks like you've snatched up quite a few amazing beauty products! The Hervana Blusher looks gorgeous :)

    http://dawndugong.blogspot.com

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  8. Looks like you had a fun time shopping, this is an amazing haul! American shops are always so exciting, my boyfriend is completely obsessed with Abercrombie & Fitch & I'm a big fan of..well.. all of the others! x

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  9. This post got me all excited for when I head to New York next year! I'm trying to start a list now of products and brands of things to buy that we don't have here in Australia. So pumped!

    I've just started blogging myself-

    http://yakateyyak.blogspot.com.au/

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  10. just found your blog and i love it :) i'm now following! love this haul, i recently went to Florida and posted a haul on my blog and going to New York for my 21st in November so was very happy to find this post :D. http://stylebykls.blogspot.co.uk/
    xx

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    1. Thank you! Ahh, I love Florida! New York was amazing, you'll love it xx

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