Pick 5 things

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What five things have you bought recently or been using/wearing lots that you really love?

Trilogy rose hip oil - been using it for about 4 months every night. It’s really lovely.

Kenzo Flower perfume- a proper blast from the past for me! I bought a Chloe one at the same time, but it doesn’t last at all, whereas I’m aware of the Kenzo for ages.

Cos heavy boxy T-shirts - it’s a bit too warm for them now, but I was wearing them on repeat for ages

Urban Decay green eyeliner and eyeshadow- I get loads of comments whenever I wear it

Marks and Spencer black ribbed tube dress - just a really useful basic

I gave up smoking a while back and am now seeing the financial benefit so have had a bit of a spree lately...

• Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara
• White Stuff Karla velvet coat in dusty blue which was half price as I think it's a previous year's version but it was the colour I wanted so a genuine bargain
• Fit Flop Gracie Slides in "Paris Beige" - supremely comfortable and will go with all my holiday outfits
• linen shirts from H&M couldn't decide between these two colourways so I ordered - and love - both of them 😳
• and last but not least, Tiffany & Co sunglasses which are my new "precious" 😍

There's loads more and I should probably rein it in now!

Link to the trainer's please! I have a trainer obsession

Well done for giving up smoking. Love that blue and white shirt!

Ooh, great thread. Loving the Diorshow stylo eyeliner pencil - loved the pearly gold so much I got the coral one too. Also the Dior Perfect Skin foundation stick - total game changer.
Doc Marten zebzag pink mules, soo comfy.
Nails Inc gel polish in a pale blue.
Maison Margiela fragrance ‘Jazz Club’ - just feels and smells seductive and lovely.

1. Numbuzin 9 essence - has improved my fine lines so much.
2. The viral green and pink floral maxi dress - jaw dropping
3. Blonzer - rose pink blush mixed with bronzer
4. Julliette Has A Gun Mmmmmm - totally addictive raspberry musky scent
5. Adidas Toyko Originals in off white/black - go with everything

https://damsonmadder.com/products/felix-jeans-laser-stripe?variant=55035432599939

These jeans which I own in all three colour ways. They fit so nicely.

This Topshop jacket. I’m in Scotland, it’s still really cold!

Dedcool Milk perfume. It’s weird as I only really smell it on my cat, but I also get so many compliments on it.

This Next dressing gown. I’ve been off work sick with what I think has been covid (so retro) and it’s been very comforting.

https://www.oliverbonas.com/search/chocolate%20brown%20house%20of%20cats%20graphic%20t-shirt

this t-shirt. I love the colour and it looks great with the yellow striped jeans.

These are my recent purchases from Vinted, which I absolutely love! The shoes are brand new but only £10, whereas they're still £40 in the sale and were originally £90.
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/6136375652-heels

I'm obsessed with this jacket I bought - it really is the bees knees!
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/6143485116-monsoon-twilight-vintage-embroidered-velvet-blazerjacket-12

I bought this jacket too, with lovely beading details.
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/4567242395-jacket

And this one, which is gorgeous with bells on!
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/5996643075-monsoon-twilight-vintage-90s-phoebe-buffay-style-devore-burnout-velvet-mesh-velour-blazer-12

These shoes aren't from Vinted but they're from my favourite shoe retailer - I rarely pay this much for shoes but these are special and fabulous!
https://memery.co.uk/collections/1940s-shoes/products/40s-vintage-style-pumps-in-suede-with-rosette-burgundy-red-luise

Love this dress from next. Am big of boob and tum and this very flattering and comfy. And has pockets. Smart enough for where I work too, but also good as casual. Have ordered in khaki today, so hope that colour works too.
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su359865/at5703
Boots no7 pro artist eyeshadow palette called the full effect - bought just before Xmas. Only £15, and is my everyday go to now.
Elemis cleansing balm - got in a qvc offer last year. Am loving a little bit of luxury.
M & S own brand perfume - orange blossom and amber. Only £12.50 for 100ml and smells more expensive. Is my everyday at the moment.
Trespass kimbra sandals in brown - bought last year and wore throughout the summer (so bought a spare pair whislt on offer!). Can wear with shorts, dresses or jeans. And can walk a while in them as very comfy.

Fab idea for a thread!

1. Korean face oil.. who would have thought I could put oil on my face and not get spots? I’m OBSESSED and look 5 years younger
2. Bronzing moisturiser - used with face oil makes me look all tanned and glowy
3. Period pants: should’ve been around in the 80’s!
4. Wide legged cargo jeans from ASOS petite.. they literally can be worn with anything and look amazing and cool
5. Trinny London foundation thingy that goes on white and changes to your skin tone. Really worth the money

Have lost 7 stone thanks to mounjaro and have rediscovered my love of clothes also - have bought an awesome taupe coloured linen jacket that will go with my favourite wide leg trousers and a fitted top, maxi skirt and vest and lots of other combinations of outfits where I look cool and put together rather than fat.
The most beautiful swallow earrings in gold vermeil from Catherine Zoraida and also her fern earrings too.
Byredos Mumbai noise and Bal d’afrique perfumes. Sublime. As is rose of no man’s land which sadly doesn’t last on me.

Inspired by another MN thread, I decided at the beginning of the year not to buy any clothes this year as I have plenty. I made exceptions for two purchases I am really happy with:

1. A turquoise-green dress with a beautiful pattern from M&S: https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-printed-v-neck-midi-waisted-dress/p/clp60725203?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share
2. A really lovely Kemi Telford skirt from Vinted that fits me perfectly and is very eye-catching.
3. And picked up in a pharmacy in Paris but also available online: Manicurist Active Glow nail polish in raspberry and blueberry. Much better than Dior Glow Polish I have used for years. Really impressed by how it looks and how long it lasts: https://uk.manucurist.com/products/active-glow

@RaspberryArcadia

absolutely. It’s this one:

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/moisturisers/day-creams/loreal-age-perfect-manuka-honey-day-cream-50ml/p/763368?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18152693967&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-i1j2j97bRxmk0DvivUxX8y&gclid=Cj0KCQjww-HABhCGARIsALLO6XxUPtUJMEP34HAnX9RFq1qLKXFCNDC_FlyRtHMiQ6tEihaSys-yzEEaAv-HEALw_wcB

on special at the moment too! I use their double serum knock off as well. The moisturiser is rich so I don’t use tons but I’m in my mid fifties with dry skin and it’s responded really well to it whereas before I was using a gel type which just didn’t have enough oomph.

Are the pumps the striped ones?

I just bought those.

@FrillySocksAndDocs

here you go:

https://m.size.co.uk/product/blue-nike-air-force-1-low-pony-hair-womens/19684253/?istCompanyId=44259a28-7e2d-45e6-bbfe-b7c7b54af454&istFeedId=d6ad14f8-1d0d-4b87-9572-404a766b2cd2&istItemId=qpqwxampm&istBid=t&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19843688151&gbraid=0AAAAADrgMFe7tFR3tex4PIcGQCaZJvwc8&gclid=Cj0KCQjww-HABhCGARIsALLO6Xxz4J1cpSBCuT2Y146Incdv0Wz80oGYresx0GGJSiDcVulE1C_zYTEaAk1sEALw_wcB

Tretinoin. Just starting my second year on it and at the age of 54 I have the best skin of my entire life.

Pink suede Puma Carina trainers. Love the platform, and perfect for summer in Scotland, its never warm enough for sandals.

Big Frocks, mostly Toast and C&R. Really enjoying getting out of jeans and leggings.

Chanel Sublimage essence de teint foundation. Absolutely amazing. Yes, its £140 but I got mine from a local lady who bought the wrong shade and only wanted £50 for it. I’m already saving up for the day it runs out.

Byredo Rose of No Mans Land hand cream and shower gel. So gorgeous. I’d love the perfume but I can’t bring myself to spend £220 on 100ml of scent.

Hmm, let me think....

My primark barrel jeans. I'm a recent convert to this style but I love them now.

Another primark! The quilted denim waistcoat I bought last week. It goes with so many things and really adds something to an outfit.

My Joanie vegetable print midaxi dress. So cute and quirky, very comfortable too.

My silver acorn stud earrings from Henryka (birthday present from a friend).
They match my silver necklace with an acorn and oak leaf pendant and I wear them every day.

A little denim crossbody bag I bought in the New Look sale.
Got it on a whim and used it loads. Goes with everything!

1. Clarks Alda Strap in silver at half price - fabulously comfortable
2. https://carlarockmore.com/en-gb/products/wrap-shirt-dress-midnight-navy?srsltid=AfmBOoprGr1CUaWZ6Kiuzzc3GRJWw8MBN4IUPOcPX3wwdTmxV8IvJf6e, which was an "Instagram" purchase because I love her videos but turns out to be my perfect summer dress - cotton not linen, so less creasy, navy not black, which suits me so much more, pockets because I need pockets, and a wide kimono-style waistband, which is so much better for my stomach than the usual thin belts on wrap dresses.
3. Rediscovered black silk tuxedo pants, that I've not worn since I stopped wearing heels but I've had shortened and now I love them all over again with trainers or the silver sandals above.
4. Hask biotin shampoo and conditioner which is proving brilliant for my fine hair https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/hask-biotin-boost-shampoo/808436-720325-720326?srsltid=AfmBOoopeQyHK1uyzBCnxt5hn_G2fmreBfuqmCHhyN1RH6tlXN-ugwjW
5. These linen teeshirts from Uniqlo - https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E465761-000/00?colorDisplayCode=02&sizeDisplayCode=003 - I got the navy and the light grey but they wash really well and soft

@Shetlands - that jacket ... I love it. I have a weakness for jackets, velvet and teal!

So many lovely things! I’ll have a proper look later. It’s so nice to see what is giving people a lift and making them happy.

@Jujujudo What facial oil do you have? I’ve also never managed to put oil on my face and not immediately get spots.

It’s a company called “so-ko” but I think their official name is So Cute. It’s totally random and found it in a local chemist shop. Pink and white minimalistic packaging.

Glad I'm not the only one who dyes clothes.

1. Erborian CC cream. Evens out my patchy perimenopausal skin perfectly without flaking/greasiness/looking too heavy.
2. A pair of bottle green brogues from Italy. They were in the sale and I love them.
3. A pair of anonymous denim shorts found in a charity shop - worn in, soft and fit perfectly.
4. M&S barrel leg trousers in navy for work (seen recommended on here). I didn`t expect the shape to suit, but gave them a go based on MN comments. They are great - nice quality, hang well and look more expensive than they are.
5. Taking time to change my earrings. I get very lazy and often wear the same pair for months, but changing them every day feels like I`m making an effort and rediscovering old treasures is nice too.

@AgainReallyAgain I love that dress! I like a wider belt on a dress too, a narrow fabric belt can make me look a bit sack of spuds ish.

Can I cheat and add a sixth thing? Curlsmith strong hold hairspray. I know it is expensive, but I look out for offers/discount codes and stock up. It seems to not only hold my curls but make them look better.