The Beauty Drawer: December 2013

Friday, 27 December 2013

Shopping Spotlight - Oh My Love

I recently came across a little shopping gem I found on Unidays - Oh My Love. I get bored (sometimes) of the usual online shopping websites like Topshop and Missguided that I'm fovever refreshing, so it's nice to come across something new.

Oh My Love have tons of beautiful party pieces and accessories, as well as comfy day time outfits and much more in between. Everything is reasonably priced and at the moment their post Christmas sales are kicking off with up to 70% off - students are also promised a generous 20% off when they register with Unidays.

As per usual I've created a (never ending) wishlist of my top picks...

Top Row, Left - Right

Silver Cuff Earrings, £8 | Gold Stack Rings, £22 | Unicorn Horn Necklace, £32 | Turquoise Stone Knuckle Ring, £17

Bottom Row, Left - Right

Lace Skater Dress, £45 | Metallic Pleated Dress, £39 | Crop Fluffy Jumper, £35 | India Ink Shaggy Jacket, £39 | Lace Trim Camisole, £35

Are you in love with Oh My Love?

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Motel Rocks - Party Season Discount

If you're not feeling especially festive this year then Motel's latest look book is sure to get you excited. No one does sequins quite like Motel, and a few of these shimmery pieces will have you feeling like the belle of the ball.

Use exclusive discount code 'thebeautydrawer' at the checkout to receive 10% off your order - even more reason to treat yourself to a little somethin somethin before NYE.

P.S how cute are Motel's models?

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Back to Basics

If you're like me, you love being comfy in what you wear. In my opinion there's nothing worse than too tight jeans or an bra that promises to boost your cup size and crushes you in the process. Here are just a few comfy basic buys on my current wish list that you'll wear again and again.

Slub Jersey, £7.99, H&M

Moto Black Joni Jeans, £36, Topshop

Welma Oversized Jumper, £21.99, Missguided

Floral Sheer Triangle Bra, Various Prices, eBay

Full Length High Waist Leggings, £8, ASOS

House of Jam, on ASOS Market Place usually put their model in black jeans (top right) - proving they go with almost everything. From the high waist, stretchy look I'm guessing they've used Joni Jeans from Topshop. Joni Jeans are more like jeggings but with extra thickenss, I've a pair in dark blue and they're normally never off me (between that and black leggings). I love how they fold up the bottom and team them with black boots for added edge.

Other items on my wishlist include slub tops from H&M which can be worn casually or smartened up with heaps of jewellery and heels for a night out. H&M are the king of basic buys, with a wide range of tops in a rainbow of colours, their prices just can't be beaten. I've also chosen a thin knit jumper from Missguided, who have a great knitwear range, and a triangle bra from eBay. I've got two of these bras in black and white and they're now my go-to comfy underwear - although they're unpadded and not underwired they still provide support (if you're not blessed in the boob department, like me).

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MAC Dark Side Swatches and Review

As I've mentioned in my previous post I was treated to the lovely MAC Dark Side lipstick as a 20th birthday present. I made sure to swatch it in the MAC store and new straight away it was the one for me; I've been wearing it on night outs and loving the dark eye and lip combo at the moment. Dark Side is a deep burgundy shade and has an Amplified Creme finish. This finish means it's creamy and soft but has the lasting power that MAC are known for. It's well pigmented and shows up great on the lips, it's definitely my favorite lip colour right now and I definitely recommend it.