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Tell me things you have bought lately that you love?

244 replies

ReflectiveGilet · 29/08/2026 10:02

Clothes accessories cosmetics everything.

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Sandyknees · 30/08/2026 06:55

Upgraded all my underwear - now wearing Chantelle bras and (big!) wiripa knickers, instead of m&s / tescos basics, and appreciating them everyday.

eve12345 · 30/08/2026 07:01

Anewusernametoday · 30/08/2026 05:02

Hair mascara 🤯
brilliant stuff for for away! I had used hair spray for years but hair mascara is far far better!!

Which hair mascara do you use?

wizzler · 30/08/2026 07:35

Wonderskin eye liner. It’s beautifully smooth. Rarely use anything else now

Rosieroe · 30/08/2026 07:50

This Works Perfect Legs Body Butter. Magically transforms scaly legs to lovely smooth skin in one application.

MrsE1 · 30/08/2026 07:58

MissyB1 · 29/08/2026 16:02

Redken all soft shampoo and conditioner, not cheap but brilliant for my dry coarse frizzy hair.
Neals Yard wild Rose glow cream, smells gorgeous!

I bought this, the one in the gold bottles. I think it’s ok, nothing special. My favourite is kerastase, either the white bottle or the new pink one - gloss.

Girlintheframe · 30/08/2026 08:07

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 30/08/2026 05:40

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright eye cream. A miracle worker!

Oh I got sent a sample of this and love it!

Menopants · 30/08/2026 08:13

Sleeveless white t shirts from Levi’s. Worn none stop all summer

ReflectiveGilet · 30/08/2026 08:19

@k1233i want to know about everything and I like the cups

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FlorenceBlack · 30/08/2026 08:19

Fine-knit jumper from Phase Eight, it’s meant to be burgundy but more of a cherry red. I usually struggle with clothes at this time of year as the typical Autumn colours don’t do anything for me.
Also bought black Chelsea boots, a Vinted bargain, so pleased with them.

ReflectiveGilet · 30/08/2026 08:20

@Menopantslevis are really good suddenly and fairly priced I will take a look

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StressedEric · 30/08/2026 08:22

Cos short sleeve t shirts long body and not the boxy ones - lovely thick material ( unlike the long sleeve tops which are virtually see through). Got 3, one emerald, one sapphire blue and one purple.

Nottinghillrose · 30/08/2026 08:32

SisterTeatime · 29/08/2026 19:19

Wacoal Halo lace bra, well I actually bought four identical ones half price in the sale. Super comfy, good shape, cool in the heatwaves.

Moo Goo shampoo. Seems to have cured a patch of something on my scalp that Nizoral, coal tar, T-Gel etc couldn’t get rid of, plus it’s got a lovely vanilla scent and comes in an excellent pump bottle.

I also bought some Levi’s ribcage jeans but have not worn them yet!

Where were the bras on sale please? I’m a recent convert to Wacoal bras but they are £££.

BeWildPearlFish · 30/08/2026 08:33

I'm having a Levis resurgence.

It started with a denim shirt that I bought, loved and wore a lot, then I bought 501 90s and mom jeans which fit so well and look great with a vest or tshirt.

I've just bought a trucker jacket.

(I'm not wearing them at the same time)

MissyB1 · 30/08/2026 08:41

MrsE1 · 30/08/2026 07:58

I bought this, the one in the gold bottles. I think it’s ok, nothing special. My favourite is kerastase, either the white bottle or the new pink one - gloss.

I think it must depend on hair type, I’ve swapped Keratase for Redken. I was using Keratase absolut gloss which my hairdresser recommended, it did nothing for my hair.

Iggertyziggerty · 30/08/2026 08:50

paomara · 29/08/2026 18:58

NEXT navy taper leg joggers. Straight leg not gathered at ankle. OMG the fabric is so nice, light but warm, and the petite fits me in the leg (at last), no taking up required! 20 quid a pair. Will order more later before they disappear off the face of the earth.

Sounds perfect - can you please link?

JustWhatIAlwaysWanted · 30/08/2026 09:03

Another short person wanting to know more about the Next joggers

Bought a nice new black leather handbag on holiday which is the right size for all essentials but not too bulky

PromoPerson · 30/08/2026 09:05

Disciple good skin serum £12-25
Laneige lip balm

Bunniemalone · 30/08/2026 09:10

Sandyknees · 30/08/2026 06:55

Upgraded all my underwear - now wearing Chantelle bras and (big!) wiripa knickers, instead of m&s / tescos basics, and appreciating them everyday.

You cannot beat those wirrpa knickers. I brought some off Amazon during lockdown. Still fabulous & brought more since, also love all the colours they come in. Not exciting, but so comfortable & as a woman of a certain age a proper gusset🙈🤣😂 Not the cheese wire m&s seem to have at present

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/08/2026 09:23

Oh, I forgot Laneige lip balm - total game changer for dry lips. Comes in lots of flavours, I got vanilla.

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/laneige-lip-sleeping-mask-berry-original-20g/14234447/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqc_UBhBKEiwAWbl25udbqF0oO8DqkmohgDLxeSZEprgRg6-tKkugtiAVsKXu-SzF-GdZUBoCChMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&thg_ppc_campaign=tel:22242280507 22242280507

PinkCactusPink · 30/08/2026 09:38

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/edits/womens-layering/walnut-brown-relaxed-fit-jacket/p/35022169

This faux leather blazer. I've been looking for a fitted leather blazer for a while, it's still a bit oversized but very warm and feels so soft.

https://www.theiconic.com.au/jami-slouch-bag-2524633.html

A bag very similar to this but in dark brown faux leather, again from TKMaxx but not on their website. Looking for the perfect dark brown slouchy bag for months and finally found it, TKMaxx has really come through for me this month 😁

Walnut Brown Relaxed Fit Jacket - TK Maxx UK

Buy Walnut Brown Relaxed Fit Jacket at TK Maxx

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/edits/womens-layering/walnut-brown-relaxed-fit-jacket/p/35022169

WiltonGal · 30/08/2026 10:11

@SisterTeatimeis it a particular shampoo or do they only do one?

SisterTeatime · 30/08/2026 10:42

Nottinghillrose · 30/08/2026 08:32

Where were the bras on sale please? I’m a recent convert to Wacoal bras but they are £££.

Wacoal’s own site in the sale/outlet bit. Mine are ‘Equestrian Red’ but that’s fine as it works under dark or light colours. I dont think they put black or nude in the sale much. There are eBay sellers that do them - Braforme I think.

1035tg · 30/08/2026 10:58

Beebopwasthebest · 29/08/2026 11:19

Plum suede slouchy bag, half price from Jones boot maker

Pale grey wide leg jeans from River Island

Cream crinkle blouse with sort of milk maid cl sleeves and a round collar..also RI.

Link please to the crinkle blouse...these are all over my ig but I can't find the perfect one!

Ratherhaveacupofteaandabiscuit · 30/08/2026 11:09

Jo Loves White Roses and Lemon Leaves perfume.
It is so uplifting and I have had compliments when wearing it.

Trinny London BFF SPF Cream. Looks like my bare skin but better.

Burts Bees Red Dahlia Lip Balm. Again looks like my bare lips but better.

SisterTeatime · 30/08/2026 11:17

WiltonGal · 30/08/2026 10:11

@SisterTeatimeis it a particular shampoo or do they only do one?

I think they only do one, but it’s the Sensitive Scalp one. It’s soothing immediately but has taken about two months to really clear up the patch. When I’ve used up my stash of conditioner I’m going to try Moo Goo for that too.

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