Summer Haul!

So since I'm getting ready for my summer trip (19 days and counting!) around Europe, I have been wanting to get some better stuff to take with me on the trip. And by "better" I mean:

• Summery
• Light weight
• Easy to wear
• Cheap, as it will probably get destroyed

So where better to go for all this than Primark? So my first stop was the Primark in Leicester. I picked up some great bits there!

First on my list and the main reason I wanted to go to Primark was a bag. I am planning on travelling fairly light; but I wanted to bring a backpack and one smaller bag. Since I have to carry my laptop in my backpack, it will help distribute the weight, as well as leaving room for souvenirs and giving me room for my makeup! (I have problems) This duffel was EXACTLY what I was looking for! It's fairly roomy but not overly large, and it was cheap as chips at only £9! 

I also miraculously found a pair of sunnies that I LIKE. Mine are pretty scratched up and about 2 years old; I really don't like sunglasses on my face, so I very rarely buy them. These were only £2.50, and I liked the way they looked, so I had to buy them! I also grabbed a case to match (£2), so that I wouldn't ruin these, as knowing me it'll be another 2 years till I find some more! 

As far as clothes, I picked up 2 strappy tops (£2). I spilled grease on my white one yesterday, so I needed a new one! I also wanted some more tank tops for the trip; I only had two and one of them wasn't so great. I found this gorgeous floaty one in blue and cream, with a pretty lace top for only £6! I also was really looking for some high-waisted shorts. These were perfect; I love the floral detail and they were on sale for only £5! They're slightly gappy and not QUITE as high waisted as I would have liked, but with a belt they still look great, and perfect for my summer trip!

I also picked up a really lightweight blue and white spotty romper, or playsuit. I've never owned one before but always wanted too. This guy was a steal at £5, and SO comfy I could sleep in it! The crisscrosses in the back remind me of the pinafore trend which is so big right now, so I feel like I can wear this with shirts underneath as well! ALSO, main selling point here: There are BUTTONS on the straps! This means going to the loo is made significantly easier, haha! I also grabbed a pretty skater dress in a aztec printed jersey material; lightweight and I can wear loads of things with it because of all the different colors! Perfect for what I needed :) 

After Primark we went to New Look, where I found my second and final tank top and a swingy skater skirt, both in neutral colors! I wanted stuff that would be able to match easily with lots of things, and these were exactly what I was looking for! 

My skin has been driving me crazy recently, so I went to Boots where they were having a 3 for 2 sale! I picked up the Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm, the Freederm Gel, and the Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot. I've heard the Vichy is really good for fading dark marks, so I'm planning on using that on my hyperpigmentation and using the Freederm gel for active spots! I may do a review on some of these products, so this may not be the last time you see them!

Lastly we stopped into Superdrug, which is one of my favorite stores in the world everrrr. I've been wanting a real techniques brush for my foundation for ages, and kept going back and forth on getting one. I was going to get the stippling brush, but it was £2 more expensive, and I knew I wouldn't have the patience to stipple anyway, so instead I picked up the domed face brush. I also grabbed a Dare magazine, because these things are awesome! Free magazine? Yes please. I love them!

Please don't take this as bragging, I know I really enjoy seeing what other people have bought, and especially with Primark it's nice to see what they've got in stock before you go as well! What all have you guys bought recently? Have you tried any of these products? Let me know!

<3 Alice

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