So yesterday I ventured to The Avenues Mall to pick up a few essentials but to also 'treat' myself for Eid and the work I have put into my job so far. I didn't think it would be SO busy but it was! I entered via The Grand Avenues entrance and went straight to Harvery Nicholls to pick up a lipstick I had seen on an makeup artist's instagram I follow. Her makeup is absolutely flawless and amazing. I love it! Sadly, Illamasqua were out of stock of 'Over' (matte bright peach coral) so I went on to find the Eden Spa I had been reading about but I was informed it had closed down a long time ago - gutted as the reviews were amazing!
So I did a spot of essentials shopping at H&M and picked up a top and few trousers for work and leggings for the gym. Then I headed to Sephora ( my favourite makeup shop although in Q8 it is quite small!) Anyways, I needed to replace my eyelash curlers so I picked up a pair of Sephora's own brand which I will review once I have tried and tested them. I also restocked my mascara. I have found my 'Holy Grail' mascara which actually consists of working with two together. First I apply Revlon Photoready which defines and separates each lash and then I apply using a slight zig zag movement, Urban Decay Cannonball. I love how this combination lifts my lashes and they look as if I am wearing falsies :P Whilst I was in Sephora, I want to treat myself to a perfume but I was unsure as to which one. I must have had about 10 samples and lost count as to which perfumes they were but I eventually narrowed them down to 3 and then chose a new scent. I chose the classic Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel which is a lovely, light but gorgeous scent. Then I went on the hunt for a black liquid liner - honestly I must have swatched a few from Makeup Forever, Sephora and Boots and then I went back to Makeup Forever. I bought the new Matter Eyeliner in Black which I am yet to try. I wish I had stocked up on a few cheap makeup essentials from the UK as you can't find the same here. E.g. Sleek and Collection.
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| Eid Treats L - R: Coco Mademoiselle EDP, MUFE Matte Eyeliner & Rouge Intense Lipstick, Sephora Eyelash Curlers, UD Cannonball Mascara, Revlon PhotoReady Mascara, Bvlgari Sunglasses |
My last big purchase was a pair of sunglasses. Unfortunately I had scratched my pair of Ray Bans by not taking care of them :( I have had them since I was 18 and Ray Ban don't do replacement lenses anymore. On the positive side, I got to look for a brand new pair. This time I had my eye on Bvlgari - they are just so elegant and chic even with the diamantes! Again I tried on about 10 before I narrowed them down to 2 and then I finally chose a brown pair with a simple diamante design on both sides of the lenses. I was very happy with the purchase and cannot wait to wear them!
I will take photos of my new stash from my haul and update the post ASAP!
Love & Blessings,
Sara
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