This haul is going up a little bit late as finding the time to blog lately has been really hard but I 100% want to start getting straight back into things now I have a bit more time on my hands.
So, on the 1st of July I turned 22 (scary stuff - I feel so old) and I wanted to do everything in my power to make this birthday a special one. I know typically 22 isn't one of the big ones that people celebrate but for me it was as I never got a chance to celebrate my 21st last year. So I did exactly as planned and had the BEST weekend ever. Full of drinking, trips to London, far too much food and some quality time with friends and family. Definitely well needed and it's safe to say I am no longer feeling sorry for myself for missing my 21st - haha.
So, thought I'd kick start myself back into blogging with a What I got for my birthday haul - I just want to quickly mention that I'm not going to review or talk in debth about any of these items as I would literally be here forever and I don't want to make this post any longer than needs be (although I have already rambled myself into oblivion) but I will review anything separately in another post if anyone wants to hear about any product in particular. So, enough rambling - Here's what I got for my 22nd Birthday...
I got my ultimate favourite (and one I had been lusting after who god knows how long) which is Dior Hyponotic Poison 100ml EDP. This is definitely going to be my special occasion scent. It's very musky, deep and creamy.
The second perfume was from my best friend and she bought me this because I am forever stealing hers and spraying myself with it when we're together. This is the popular Killer Queen by Katy Perry 100ml EDP, it's very fun, fruity and musky. A perfect everyday perfume.
I got rather a lot of makeup this year and have been very lucky as all these items were on my wishlist!I am so excited about all of these products and cannot wait to start using them - whether it be on myself or adding them to my professional kit.
I'll start with my two new Mac lipsticks, both as you can see I have swatched for you.
These are Mac Taupe - Matte finish, a dark nudey brown
and Mac Chilli - Matte finish, a browney dark orange.This next product I was SO happy with as I have been wanting it for ages but as nowhere in the UK sells it, I have never been able to get my hands on it (and I am not a fan of internet shopping.)
This is the Anastasia DipBrow Pomade in Medium Brown, I have already used this a few times and I am absolutely loving it.
I also got the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara and oh my god this stuff is amazing. Again my best friend bought me this because I was so impressed when I tried out hers. Very good quality and this has easily become one of my favourites already.
Last but definitely not least, I got the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette which was one of the items on my wishlist (I'm going to use this for both myself and my pro kit.) Beautiful Palette with some of the nicest pink eye shadows I have ever seen! So happy with this present.
These are Mac Taupe - Matte finish, a dark nudey brown
and Mac Chilli - Matte finish, a browney dark orange.This next product I was SO happy with as I have been wanting it for ages but as nowhere in the UK sells it, I have never been able to get my hands on it (and I am not a fan of internet shopping.)
This is the Anastasia DipBrow Pomade in Medium Brown, I have already used this a few times and I am absolutely loving it.
I also got the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara and oh my god this stuff is amazing. Again my best friend bought me this because I was so impressed when I tried out hers. Very good quality and this has easily become one of my favourites already.
Last but definitely not least, I got the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette which was one of the items on my wishlist (I'm going to use this for both myself and my pro kit.) Beautiful Palette with some of the nicest pink eye shadows I have ever seen! So happy with this present.
Now here is my main present and I could not be happier with these brushes! I have already had SO much enjoyment from using these and every.single.brush is amazing quality. My boyfriend (being the absolute gem that he is) bought me the entire Zoeva Makeup Brush Collection with a Makeup Belt. It comes with all 25 of their signature brushes and this very handy professional makeup belt - perfect for when I am on the job and need to grab brushes quickly. I am so grateful to my boyfriend for buying me these as I know how expensive the whole kit is to buy. I've wanted them for so so long and I know these are going to last me forever. If you're a makeup artist (or even if you just want some nice quality brushes) then these really are your guy. I will do a full review on this set very soon so you can find out more.
Whilst being on the topic of makeup brushes I also got this 5 piece set by Ecotools - another brand I have been wanting to try out for a long time. I haven't yet tried these out but they look and feel lovely. Very soft brushes and I think I'll get a lot of use from the blusher brush especially.
I just wanted to mention the last few little bits I received before I wrap this post up.
One of my best friends got me this very luxurious Hand Lotion by Ted Baker and this stuff smells seriously good. Very floral and sweet and leaves your hands feeling like silk.
I also got things like body sprays and mists, here is a Mango Spray by Boots Extracts (it smells good enough to eat), Bath stuff and clothes!
My parents gave me money for a pair of Pandora earings I've wanted for a while but I haven't bought them yet as my local store didn't have them in. Hence why there is no picture of them to insert (boohoooo.)
But there we have it - my what I got for my birthday haul. I am so lucky and so grateful to everyone who helped make it special.
One of my best friends got me this very luxurious Hand Lotion by Ted Baker and this stuff smells seriously good. Very floral and sweet and leaves your hands feeling like silk.
I also got things like body sprays and mists, here is a Mango Spray by Boots Extracts (it smells good enough to eat), Bath stuff and clothes!
My parents gave me money for a pair of Pandora earings I've wanted for a while but I haven't bought them yet as my local store didn't have them in. Hence why there is no picture of them to insert (boohoooo.)
But there we have it - my what I got for my birthday haul. I am so lucky and so grateful to everyone who helped make it special.
What do you want for your birthday?
