August goal review+ September goals..

Millie (2010 - As it is CLEARLY not snowing right now)

So first up, a round up of my August goal 'results'.. 

(Just to recap..)

1. Learn how to and use twitter.
2. Blog at least once a week.
3. Improve routine (Skin care, hair care and lifestyle)
4. Try to exercise more.
5. Try to finish a book.

4/5.. Well I can't really complain.. Those were personally pretty tough goals for me, yet still realistic and I near enough succeeded in all of the above. Pretty chuffed :)

September Goals

1. Following on from exercising more, I have joined the gym so I'm making a goal to go at least once a week.

2. As I didn't finish a book last time, It's on the list again (Only a chapter or two to go)
3. Spend time with my mum, Alex and Harrison.. before they move to France :(
4. To go with exercising more, I'm hoping to eat healthier too (More fruit/ less crap etc)
5. Drink more water (To further help improve my skin etc)

Again, I like to think these are pretty achievable *fingers crossed* ..

Do you have any goals this month?
Vicki :) x

Collective Haul

• Garnier body - Intensive 7 days, ultra softening lotion. Shea butter. (Dry to extra dry skin) 250ml - £1.99 (On offer in Boots. Usually £2.99 for 250ml/ £4.99 for 400ml)
• The Body Shop - Aloe calming facial cleanser. 200ml - £7 (60ml - £3)
• The Body Shop - Vitamin E Moisture cream. 15ml - FREE (When you spend over £5) Would have been £4 for 15ml/ £9 for 50ml.
• Bourjois - Healthy mix foundation (52 - Vanilla). 30ml - £9.99
• MUA (Makeup academy) - Single eyeshadows in Shade 6 + 7. £1 Each.
• Smashbox Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer.  7.1ml - FREE SAMPLE.

MUA Single eyeshadows.

If you would like any individual reviews then pop a little comment down below..
Hope your all having a good weekend..

Vicki :) x

Empties #1

So this is going to be my first 'Empties' post.. I have a bag of 'Empties' saved up, so I'm going to blog once a month around 5 products that I've just generally used up (not within that month, I'm far too slow to use full bottles of things within that space of time)

So if you'd like to know what I've liked and disliked recently, keep reading :)

So as you can see, there is nothing majorly exciting to show you but I can safely say I love and will re-purchase every one of these products.

• Johnsons Baby Lotion:
                                 - You can buy it almost anywhere.
                                 - It smells lovely.
                                 - Long lasting moisture.
• BedHead Moisture Maniac conditioner:
                                  - Available online& sometimes TKMaxx.
                                  - A little bit goes a long way.
                                  - Brilliant everyday conditioner, very moisturising.
• Dove Original Deodorant (pretty boring I know):
                                   - Reminds me of holiday/summer freshness.
                                   - Again, available pretty much everywhere.
                                   - Does what it says on the tin.
• Tesco Muscle Ease (Herbal bath soak with Thyme+ Sea Minerals):
                                   - Only available in Tesco.
                                   - Lasts a very long time!
                                   - Lovely smell.
• The Body Shop Shea Body Butter:
                                   - Only available at The Body Shop (stores and online)
                                   - Smells divine.
                                   - Highly moisturising.

As you will probably be able to tell from these types of posts and Hauls, I'm all for nice smelling things! I couldn't recommend any of these highly enough..

If you have a post like this, be sure to link it bellow :)

Vicki :) x

NOTD

(As promised, better pics..)

 Although were coming to the end of summer, but who writes the rules on nail polish eh?! I personally LOVE this look, so thought I would share it with you.. :)

Both polishes were from Barry M, so pop down to your nearest Boots or Superdrug and grab these beauties! 


Hope your all having a brilliant day!+

What's your favourite summer nail look? ..
Vicki :) x

Goals for August..

I'm honestly one of those people who when I want to start something new or try again, I say.. 'Ohh, It can wait till next week' I always have been like that. 
But I have come to realise that doing that gets me nowhere! So I'm just gunna write a list of things I would like to achieve, and just go for it!

As the title suggests, I'm going to try and make this a monthly thing.. 
And fingers crossed review some positive results. 
If you want to follow my progress then leave a comment below :)

So here's the list:

1. Learn how to, and use Twitter. (There's a lot of lovely people 'tweeting' all day on there and I have had an account for about a year, but have so far failed to use it all that much) Link to my twitter if you would like to follow me and give some advice :) - https://twitter.com/VickiPenton1

2. Blog at least once a week! (This is a big'un as I love love love sitting here typing away..and I always think.. Ohh, I'll blog about this that and the other, but again fail at getting around to it!)
3. Improve my routine (Skin care, hair care and lifestyle. This one is pretty self explanatory)
4. Try to exercise more. (Payday tomorrow so I plan on getting myself down the gym to book my induction :D Excited!)
5. Try and finish a book (I have many on the go, as It seems I'm one to 'follow the crowd' but AGAIN, never find the time unless I'm sat on the train).

So I think 5 is an achievable amount :)
If you have any tips or advice.. please just leave a comment below. And if you follow me on twitter, I will be sure to follow back!  

Thanks..

Vicki :) x

Say wha?! ANOTHER Haul?!

So you're probably sat there thinking, seriously .. another freakin' haul?!
But yes! I got paid the Friday just gone, so thought I'd treat myself to a few essentials along with a few pieces of clothing :) 

Yes, I've noticed these pics look terribly out of focus, but I was never going to get the general overview in 1 picture.. They came out fine but when I merged them, they wen't all well.. like that ^

So firstly I made a little trip to Savers...

TRESemme Shampoo & Dry Shampoo set. (£2.99 - BARGAIN ALERT!) Pantene Hairspray (Volume & Body. Ultra strong Hold) (£1.99) I also picked up a Nivea deodorant, but that's boring!  

No haul is complete without a venture to Boots...

No7 Stay Perfect - Foxglove 80. (£2 with No7 Voucher!) Barry M - Ice Cream Purple 308 (£2.99)

MaxFactor Second skin foundation - Warm Almond 045. (£12.99)

Primark time *happy dance* .. 

Again, I realize this picture is awful! I'll try get a better one soon..
Top - £6  Skirt - £10
(I also picked up two things that weren't worth a picture, plain black leggings (£3) & 'Super Cosy' black tights (£3.50))

And finally I made my first ever purchase off The Body Shop..

Rain forest volumising shampoo - 400ml (FREE) Shea body lotion - 250ml (£8) & Shea shower cream -250ml (£4)

I also bought a couple things online from H&M, but they are yet to arrive.. 

Vicki :) x

Sorry+ Collective haul.

So as the first bit of the title says, I am sorry for having not posted in a while.. As I said one of my last posts, I have a new job and I get up at 4:30am - Yes, in the morning..bad bad times! So I am pretty damn tired all the time.. 

But I've bought a couple of things to treat myself within the last couple of weeks/ month. So I thought, why not do a little haul :)

ELF Studio powder brush,Matte lip colour,Lip tint+ Zit zapper (£1.50). Revlon lip butter. Real Techniques core collection.

ELF Studio powder brush. (£3.75) +Real Techniques core collection. (£21.99 - Boots)

ELF Mineral moisturising lip tint (Rose) (£3.75), ELF Matte lip colour (Natural) (£3.75) +Revlon lip butter( Strawberry shortcake) (£7.99)

L-R: Lip tint, Matte lip colour, Lip butter.

So, at long last I've put this up so I can start using these things now! (Far too excited!) :D
I did get a couple more things as my birthday passed 2 weeks ago, but I thought I wouldn't include them.. If anyone does want to see what I got (I know how nosey you can all get!) Then just comment bellow :)

Hope you're having a good day!

Vicki :) x