Soo, I am still in London yayyy. Literally having the most incredible time and by no means do I want to come home, life is so much more productive and energised down here. I say 'down' because I am from 'up' North so London is South to me. Of course I have immature idiots trying to put me down, mocking me for being here, I didn't know people cared that much that it offends them that I post a Facebook status saying that I'm in London, oh well. People always have to be nasty, but it just motivates me more. Enough of me giving nasty people air space, basically, I finally got the chance to go shopping (I have been sooo busy) and this shopping trip was long over due. so I decided that I should show you what I've bought... as I pretty much blew my bank balance and found some exciting new things which I just need to share with you all! As you can see, the pile is huge so I will talk you through my faves from my FIRST of many hauls whilst i'm here.
Strictly speaking not all of these items were purchased in London, but they all have some sort of relevance to my trip. My Mum brought me these beautiful studded heels from home as they were in the post for me, it turns out that I got them free from the Nelly shoe event that I attended, I didn't actually want this pair, I put them as my third choice but I am so glad I got them, the detail is amazing and they genuinley are so gorgeous in real life, I can't explain! I don't think I will ever wear pink shoes but come to think of it, they'd probably go quite nicely with a plain black dress. The studded detail on them is gorgeous and very Jeffery Campbell. My Mum is still waiting for her pair though and we can't wait to see what she got. Thankya Nelly.com!
Of course, you can't go to London and miss out Abercrombie. In England, London is the only place that sells Abercrombie so I thought i'd buy myself a few things. I didn't buy myself as much as I usually would but they didn't have that much stuff in, so I just bought essentials. As you can see, I got a coral t-shirt which says' Sunset Harbour Boat Club - Fitch' I did want a logo'd vest top but they didn't have any. I just like this top because I think the colour is really cool. I also got the standard A&F sweat shorts and then some relaxed jogging bottoms/sweat pants, they're super comfy as they're tight at the top but loose at the bottom.
I of course went make up shopping, I went to Selfridges and bought some Mac Mineralize powder and then my usual Myth lipstick. I did need a new make up bag so I bought one from Victoria's Secret. I didn't even know that they did make up bags but this one is lovely, of course it's pink and it's shiny which is something I've been looking for in a make up bag as it means it won't get scruffy, I can just wipe it clean.I also got some 'PINK' body lotions from V.S, I just got them because I loved the packaging, i'm going to go back and buy some more as they do the same lotion in loads of different colours.
I also recently got a Xen-tan bronzer which I CANNOT wait to use. And also a style file, which came from the TV show 'The Apprentice', I will let you know how I get on with these products. On the photo you can also see my new face primer from Victoria's secret, it's meant to prime AND set your make up, very excited to try this out and review it for you all.
Lastly, I got a Murad hybrid primer, I used this today for the first time and it is sooo good, I will of course be reviewing this as well. I have never used any Murad products but have heard rave reviews about them so was super excited to get this as well. I feel an addiction coming on.
Above you can kind of see a big Victoria's Secret tote bag on the right hand side, I got this for spending over a certain amount in that beautiful shop. I also raided Forever 21, I bought the below 'Tokyo Japan' cropped vest, a leopard print fitted jumper and a mesh leotard. That shop is so cheap, I can't understand why we don't have one anywhere else apart from London?! and why I have never heard of it before, Forever21 is pretty much H&M prices for Topshop style clothing.
You can also see a gorgeous blouse which I got from http://thevintageset.com/ I wore it to my placement yesterday, as you can see you could wear it with anything really. I went for the girlie look, I think it would have looked better tucked in though, but I can't wait to wear it with a tight pair of jeans, very versatile. The packaging was absolutely beautiful that it came in- even my Mum was like wow! It has the most beautiful pearly ribbon around a gorgeous packet, it just makes getting post that bit more special.
Also, you can see my London 2012 t-shirt from Samsung, which is signed personally by Mr David Beckham (OMG.) Also you can see kind of, my Victorias' Secret umbrella! It's amazing and bright pink!I also got this for spending far too much in that gorgeous shop, I blame the models who grace the walls, I seem to think I will magically look like them if I buy their underwear, well we can always dream can't we!
Speaking of Victoria's Secret, I purchased lots of sparkly underwear of course. I wont go into detail about how amazing the items are as if you've ever been to VS you will know! But basically they're all beautiful, sparkly and the colours are amazing. I don't even want to wear them, they're so delicate.
I also got some Xen-tan goodies as you can see in the bag, but i've chosen this picture to highlight the Samsung Galaxy S3 which I was lucky enough to be given by Samsung, it's absolutely incredible, I am sad to say goodbye to my iphone, but the Samsung is much more user friendly. Below the phone you can see a pair of Havianas, I have always wanted some of these and my gorgeous Brazilian friend Elize actually bought me a pair in London, I cannot wait to wear them on holiday, I got so excited when she gave me them!
I did purchase lots of bits and bobs in Oxford streets Topshop. I bought a black crop top, a grey body con maxi skirt, a floral detail vest top and I literally can't remember what else I got. Because I spent a certain amount of money, I got given a limited edition 'London' scarf, I cannot wait to wear this in winter, it's actually really thick and it folds in many ways, so I suppose I can wear it a number of ways.
I'm having an amazing time in London and I'm sure this is just one part of my haul, I can see that I will be posting a new haul every week whilst my London journey continues, the shops are just too good to resist. Hope you are all having a fabulous summer. Also, if you have a YouTube channel please leave the link below, I need to find some youtubers to follow, click here to see my new channel. Of course, if you want a quicker chat you can speak to me on twitter: @emshelx P.S, I have been shortlisted for the Cosmopolitan newcomer award, and I am SO greatful, it would mean the world to me if you could vote for me to help me win - thank you so much, click below.
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Love the heels!I need to do a big shopping haul here soon!!
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Im gonna have to do another some time this week x x x
DeleteBLIMEY miss, what a haul! You've totally spoilt yourself, I've just put myself on a bit of a spending ban so his has made me totally jealous. Also snap on the juicy bag in the post before, it's jut the perfect size for everything isn't it!? ( and how much do 'anna smith' bags annoy you!?!?!?! ahhh!)
ReplyDeleteI've literally only just found your blog and bookmarked it already and voted in the next awards for you
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I know, tell me about it! Haha I don't think I could fqace a spending ban! Think, you'll be better off money wise though! Yeh it's like the perfect organising bag, lOVE IT! Hahaha they really annoy me, i'd rather not have one!
DeleteAwwww you have no idea how much that means to me, you've made my day! wowowowow:) xxxxxxx
so many nice stuff that you bought
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DeleteSo spike heels are bloody amazzzinnnn! xo
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DeleteWOWZA - what a haul - some very cute bits and pieces. :-)
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It's my pleasure, glad you like x x x
Deletethose shoes are amazing! x
ReplyDeleteI know, so so gorgeous! glad you like xx
DeleteYou got some very cute peices!!
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DeleteWow it lokks like you had an amazing time and got some awesome bits too. I'm also from the North so I love going DOWN to London too :) I'm glad you ignore these idiots that try crack jokes, they are not funny... just ignorant. XXX :)
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I did and i'm continuing to pick more and more up don't worry;) another 2 weeks left yet! I love London I want to move here. Haha precisely, not worth my time.
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You've got some gorgeous things, love the shoes. I can't wait to get to VS in London, bet it's amazing :) xxx
ReplyDeleteAw thankyou, me too they're actually gorgeous. Its sooo good you're in for a treat xxx
DeleteI go to London a lot- I'm going next week! Ive got tickets to the Paralympics Athletics! Cant wait to go shopping! Westfield here I come! Also cant wait to go to Victoria's Secret! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna make sure I come a lot, after been here for so long it means that I can just come all the time now, all my days off are gonna be spent here! Westfield at stratford is the best place in the world, ive been working for samsung reporting on the olympics and it was amazing youll love it! espesh VS... heaven! xxx
DeleteAw thanks, glad you like it - of course lovely
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I love what you said about people on Facebook, I'm starting to think Facebook is just a place for jealous people to bitch lol
ReplyDeleteYour shoes are amazing! You're so lucky to be in London it's so much fun!!
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I've started writing a whole article about my experience with these kinds of people, so contreversial not sure when to post it!
DeleteAww thankyu and I know, I am soaking it all up don't worry! I need to move here!
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You got so much, you make me wanna shop!! And just so you know there's a Forever 21 in Birmingham ;) maybe a tad closer to home for you??
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I'm making myself want to shop again! May have to hit Oxford/Bond street one night this week after work to stock up! BIRMINGHAM!?!?! wooooo! not that close but closer! wow, thank you! xxx
DeleteAhh what a haul! Hope you're having the best time, I have alot of family in London so I've spent alot of time there but I love it just as much as when I first visited! Its so tight on us that there isn't a Forever 21 up here isn't it, I discovered it in New York, you can order online though so every cloud has a silver lining! Are you blogging for Samsung for the paralympics too?
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You've got so many nice things! I wish there was a forever21 in Leeds! Hope you're having an amazing time. xx
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Just to add to my previous comment cos it won't let me click reply... as if people are STILL griefing you for this! Can they get a grip at all?! Absolute jealous weirdos x
ReplyDeleteLOVE the shoes amazing <3
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Truly and amazing haul! LOVE The shoes <3 <3
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Aww, thankyou! I did really haul it out didn't I! Glad you love! xxx
Deletelove your haul
ReplyDeletehow much did you have to spend to het the free bag and umbrella?
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Aw thankyou, glad you like. It was £50 for the bag and then another spend of £50 for the umbrella xxx
DeleteAmazing things you got there hun! Like the shoes and the clothing a lot!! Ixx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is one incredible lot of purchases. I'm in pure envy over here...
ReplyDeleteLovely blog anyway :) Found you through the TBI Blog HOP :-)
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Oh a London Haul... one of my dreams!
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Thos shoes are AMAZING!! Keep havinf fun babe! Great haul!
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THOSE SHOES!
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I just found your blog a few days ago. I am a huge fan now that I actually decided to site and read your posts. I am your newest follower and fan. I love your style. Warm and cozy is great, I love it. I would be ecstatic if you checked out my blog. Here's my link if you wanted to check mine out! Mainlymeghan.Blogspot.Com
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I am very gel of your haul. I know want to go to London and just shop!! xx
ReplyDeleteaaaaaaaaaaaaahh, I want the shoes!!!! amazing!
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Hope you like it!!!
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i love dyes and the pumps are amazing *_* your blog is very good and interesting. maybe follow? im glad if you visit my blog, too <3 keep in touch!
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This is why I want to move to London! :D I love your studded black pumps! And the Pink heels are hot! :) xx
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ReplyDeleteSorry, I mistook you for another blogger, we've been following each other for a long time ;D
DeleteAnyway, great purchases, love the heels so bad..
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DeleteYou've picked up some great bits there, LOVE LOVE LOVE your pink shoes with the studs/spikes! xxx
ReplyDeleteAwwww thankyouu they're gorgeous aren;t they! xxxx
DeleteLove the spiky shoes! Amazing!x Marina
ReplyDeletei love your pink shoes!!!!!!
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aw yay thanyou, course i will xxxx
DeleteThose shoes are fab!! I want them!!
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wow, you have spolit yourself!! I need a good shopping trip for myself.. payday just seems soooo far away :(
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THOSE HEELS!! OMG!! Stunners!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you for them comment and becoming a follower! I love you blog as what I have already seen and can't wait to read more! Hope you have a great day!
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omg i need the pink shoes! they look sooo great!
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Hey Em, just stumbled across your blog and love it - great to find other UK bloggers! FAB shoes too btw, and even better you got them for free ;-)
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Oh my god, heaven! Shoes are perfect <3
ReplyDeletei love how the heels are like barbie pink with spikes, such a fun contrast
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Oh my word!!! I love those shoes!!!!! Eeeek!! Am in love with studs!!! Love your blog! New follower :)
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Love the heels!
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I have bought everything I have seen this year with studding on it - I swear I probably have enough metal on my recent clothing purchased to armour myself for war (and yet I still need those shoes). Love Them.
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ReplyDeletethey are all great, jealous about your VS shopping :))
ReplyDeleteI love London! Those heels are amazing! Jealous of your massive haul and glad you're having a good time (: xoxo
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Yayyyyy so glad u liked the Havaianas :)
ReplyDeleteHope u wear them A LOT, i wear them all the time hehe. Well, that's the default shoe for Brazilians anyways.
I LOVE Forever21, used to buy lots of clothes there when i lived in the US. Can't u buy it online there? Once u figure out they're sizing, should be easy to get the clothes online. At least back in the US they'd send me fairly quickly and always included a return stamp in case i needed to return or exchange, which was rare since the sizing was always pretty accurate.
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I love them and I will wear them all the time, especially at Uni! I wish there was one here :( Yeah I may try by it online babe:) wooo thanks for letting me know. Miss you love you x x x x x
DeleteAhh this is like the haul of all girls dreams! I hope they open a more Northern VS store, I'd practically live there!
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I know, think I did myself proud with this haul. Me too, Northern VS would be perfect. Soo glad you like it :) xxxxx
DeleteI love your shoes :)
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Aw thanks! Nelly! xxx
Deletewow... such a lovely (and massive) haul! london is always worth a trip. last time i went there i came back with four new pairs of shoes.
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hhaha massive isn't it! wow 4!? that's more than me! thanks for stopping by xxx
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