A Happy Thread in Dark Times

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Let’s talk lipstick/makeup, handbags, boots, spring wardrobes and all other happy things to do with style & beauty!

I’ve got some lovely boots coming, in the perfect colour for me!

www.danielfootwear.comugg-hazel-boot-p100071/s504755

25% sale prices atm!

Oh yes those mules are fab! They will look very chic in the summer. 😍😍

Widelegged trousers are also very chic.

I’m trying not to buy clothing atm but I’d love a few dresses for spring.

Thank you @Ninkanink! 😊

For the first time in forever I have no inclination to buy clothes. This thread is nice and cheery though, I may be swung 😂

Ooh, place marking. If I'm going to be stuck at home caring for myself or kids I'm going to need to do some comfort shopping!

I bought this teal backpack a few weeks ago. It "sparks joy"

https://www.gandyslondon.com/dont-just-exist-give-back/?store=uk_en

I bought some dresses for a cruise (Silver Wedding) that I'm now not going on (not bitter at all )

Couple of polka dot stretchy ones (M&S and Next)
A long maxi black with little buttons up the front
And some white M&S cropped legging type (yes I know , but its what everyone wears )

I didn't get round to buying my Sketcher shoes or any cocktail frocks ( plenty of time , I thought)

All the things I've bought can be worn in the summer .

And next week I'll crack open my new Autograph blusher (to make me look less rough)

I'm loving the Estee Lauder and Dandelion combo op. Very beautiful.

I usually only use Nivea Soft for my face but was in Boots the other day & saw this as my face has been feeling a little extra dry lately. It’s a lovely cream, a little goes a long way & I love that it doesn’t smell so over powering.

www.boots.com/botanics-simply-calm-hydrating-face-cream-with-cannabis-sativa-seed-oil-50ml--10274954

Also, I like jeans with a bit of stretch, usually it’s Asda’s wonderfit. Dd was after a new pair so I ordered her some from next to try. One of them was from Dorothy Perkins, ‘Frankie’ skinnies. I tried them & they’re really good, stretchy. So I got a pair for myself! Dd obviously looks way better in them though!

I bought two rings the other day, well ordered them as I have fat fingers!

Then I ordered another last night. I only have two hands! 🙈

I don’t think one could ever have too many rings...although saying that I think I’ve only got 5 or 6...must fix that.😉

Here is a photo of my green earrings which i bought last year. They make me very happy. Just need a handbag to match them now! 😁

I did a little colourpop shop

Yesterday I bought 2 Gosh mineral eyeshadow pens, one soft brown, one soft pink. And a Gosh sunny orange nail polish like a soft coral orange, plus a brown eye pencil and an aubergine one. All 70% off so spent the grand total of £6.

Great bargain Buster. Where did you get it all from?

I'm not in the UK devil, but it was a perfumery in a shopping mall, I might go back and get 2 blushers, some powder eyeshadow and some more eyeliners. Make hay while the sun shines! ☀️😂

I’m trying to not buy anything more at the mo but that’s because I’ve bought too much lately! Amongst other things, I have two gorgeous long dresses ready to go for spring and have also just had about 4 inches lobbed off my hair so have gone from long and lank to bouncy bouffant.

I do need a denim jacket though.

@BusterGonad thank you, they both were just perfect and exactly what I wanted for the big day! 😊 Your make up haul sounds great. I really want to buy a peachy lipstick for spring/summer but it’ll have to wait a while as I need to replenish my fripperies fund and surprisingly (not!) I haven’t had any interest in my eBay listings the past couple of weeks...

I’ve decided that I would love a cognac diamond triology ring for our anniversary. Have spent many happy minutes lusting over spectacular stones demanding a budget many times bigger than mine would be! 😁

@BrassicaBabe a new bag always sparks joy!

Oh HERE is where I need to be! I bought a new pair of birkenstocks for summer. It's cold, rainy and we are awaiting a pandemic so my lalala brain said "you know what you need..."

For the first time in a very very long time I have lost my shopping mojo, at least something good has come out of this! Although I am thinking I don't own a night shirt or have much in the way of PJ's if I'm hospitalised! Think that'll be least of my worries!
Anyway I shall live vicariously via you lot on here

Gin

I'm heading back to the GOSH counter to stock up, I don't panic buy loo roll I panic buy make up with 70% discount! 🤣

I am definitely covering that Estée Lauder lip balm...desperately eyeing my advantage card points but it ain’t gonna happen.

3 GOSH blushers purchased. A peach, a tawny rose and a plumy pink. I've already purchased 4 boxes of red wine so I'm ready for anything that's thrown at me now.

@Llamallamadingdong 15% off at Look Fantastic, if that helps!

www.lookfantastic.com/estee-lauder-pure-colour-envy-colour-replenish-lip-balm-3.2g/12024062.html

@BusterGonad you totally sound like a woman after my own heart! Priorities!! 🤣

@GinandGingerBeer maybe it’s time to treat yourself to some lovely pyjamas! I love lounging around in my pretty pyjamas with matching robes and slippers of an evening or at the weekend. Well worth it in my book!

Great idea. I ordered this piece of happiness on Saturday, to match my bag. Excited for it to arrive.

uk.louisvuitton.com/eng-gb/products/emilie-wallet-damier-ebene-008395

Ohhhh @chocolatesaltyballs22 I’m soooo impatient to get mine!! I could have a bag within six months or so if I saved hard, but...there’s always something else I ‘need’ in the meantime! 🙄🙄

Beautiful wallet to go with a beautiful bag.

I would be a dream customer for LV if only I had the money - I love matching sets and would be so taken in by key holders/wallets/coin purse/pouch/etc etc. It’s probably good that my budget doesn’t allow! 😄