The Atlas watch

I’m such a watch lover. I have actually lost count of how many I have, too many. I just love how they can dress any outfit be it casual or something a little more swish. Late last year I saw a few bloggers post about the Atlas watch. There were a few stores selling these for quite a price online but I of course went onto eBay to see if there was anything similar, for cheaper. I found this little beauty for just under £1.10 posted! It took about 2 weeks to arrive - (here) or you can purchase it from a UK seller and pay a little more (here).
I love this Atlas watch, it’s quite a simple design but the gold rim definitely makes it something else. It has a medium watch face and a black leather strap. For the price the quality isn’t too bad - it’s pretty decent, I have worn it a few times already. This watch is also available in a few other colours. 
I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know what you think in the comments.
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£1.49 Hair Dye - Derma V10

Yes, you read that right... a £1.49 hair dye. The inner bargain hunter within me gleamed with pride when I noticed this little beauty sitting on the shelves of B & M Bargains. All time low some may say, but I just HAD to try it.
I must admit though when I came home, I began to turn a little skeptical. Normally the Derma V10 hair dye wouldn’t have been my first choice of hair dye purely because of the price, and by that I mean because it was cheap I naturally assumed the results would be disastrous. When I tweeted about it a lot of you were interested and most of you also promptly told me you avoided them!
With that in mind I still couldn’t help but wonder how it would turn out. 
The contents were pretty much the same as any other supermarket box dye; a pair of gloves (nice ones, mind you. They actually fit and are not plastic XXL size like some), a developer bottle, the dye colour and a conditioner.
I have quite dark hair and so purchased 8.2 Light Brown. I wasn’t expecting it to go this colour but was more hoping for a medium warm brown shade, nothing ashy. 
Application wise it’s just like any other box dye, the consistency is a little more runny and I felt this helped with an equal application. I left it on for 30 minutes and then applied the conditioner for 15. I feel like the price is reflected on the conditioner - it’s not the best. 
Now the most important part, did it work? Yes, it did!! I was so surprised, the colour pay off is great, my hair has gone considerably lighter but not too light which was what I wanted. My hair feels good, it doesn’t feel dry or anything. I am so impressed! 
£1.49 for a hair dye is such a bargain, I also came across this site which explains why the price is so low, you will be surprised, and it’s not because they use cheaper ingredients. Once I get bored of this colour I am definitely going to try out their other shades - that’s how good I thought it was. 
I can safely say I still have hair and didn’t go bald. Score. I purchased mine from B & M Bargains, but I think they are also occasionally sold in Pound shops too.
What are your thoughts? Would you ever dare to use a cheap hair dye?
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Winter sales are now on!

The Christmas sales are now on!! Eeek! I’ve already placed ALOT of orders! I thought it was only right to construct a post on what I think is the bargains to be had this year! I don’t know about you but I much prefer shopping online, the stores get too busy.

Online sales listed below; instore will be boxing day (26th)

Christmas Eve (now on)-
ASOS - Up to 50% off, meh not really a sale when you actually look through but I did still place an order nonetheless. Why not. The free delivery is a winner all.the.time. UPDATE: Further reductions!
Debenhams - Half price sale on selected items. Lots of beauty bargains to be had! They have a great range of dresses and shoes on discount too.
House of Fraser - Love this store, they have up to 50% off.
John Lewis - They have a big clearance on items; the electrical items are now at bargain prices!
New Look - This was the first stop for me! Up to 60% off. I am gutted the Fair Isle jumpers went SO quick! They have massive discounts on clothes and shoes. In my basket there are belts, tons of jewellery and dresses!
H&M - Up to 70% off! I haven’t managed to look on here yet but I’ve been told the sale is a good’un!
The Body Shop - Up to 50% off. The Christmas range has been heavily discounted and as usual the selected body butters are now £5!
Boots- A great way gain points as well as use them! Heavily discounted fragrances including sets and Christmas stock. 1/2 price off!
Cath Kidston - They have up to 25% off but I would look at ASOS first as over there you can sometimes get Cath Kidston cheaper, then with an extra 10% off if you are a student and they have free delivery!
Feel Unique - Lots of beauty discounts! Up to 50% off, GHDs are at a bargain price as is the Bare Minerals foundation which I will be snapping up! Free delivery over £10!
George at ASDA - I love George clothing, they have up to 1/2 off! They always seem to get it right with their pieces and all the clothes are such a good fit!
Urban Outifitters - Up to 50% off. They have the best homeware!
Miss Selfridge - Up to 70% off. Currently browsing through!
Accessorize and Monsoon - Up to 50% off!
River Island - This is gonna be a good’un!

Christmas Day -
A majority of the other stores will have sales on online!
Debenhams Beauty - half price sale 

Bor Island - This one is gonna be a good’un!

Hope you like my new blog layout, still currently working through a few parts of it. A big hello to the new and existing readers too :)

And on that note, happy holidays! I hope you all have a good one. Christmas DVD and popcorn time I think :)

aly x

10 sets of eyelashes for less than £1?!

Would you believe I purchased these eyelashes for less than £1 a box?! So that is less than £1 for 10 pairs of eyelashes. And all it took was a bit of browsing on eBay which I actually enjoy. (I love bargains, can you tell?!) 

These eyelash packs were found on either bidding listings or buy it now versions. They are superb quality and don’t look cheap at all in my opinion. There are many different styles and all its takes is a browse to find the right one for you be it natural or all out glamour!

Which set do you like? linky eBay eyelashes

5 BARGAIN beauty buys under £1!

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Hi everyone! Just another day trawling through eBay again; the effects of payday. I love bargains and I find a sense of satisfaction when I buy things at such value, who doesn’t?!

I put together my top picks for your viewing pleasure but would you believe they are all under £1? 

1. The travel perfume atomiser is great if you aren’t up for lugging around your fancy perfume bottle. It is perfect for travel and also works well for popping into your handbag or clutch. I just brought 3 and will be popping my favourite scents in them!

2. The beauty blending sponge is similar to the infamous Beauty Blender, at 99p it is a bargain not to be missed! Sponge applications always provide more of a flawless finish.

3. I am loving these eyelash curlers, I have had mine for a few weeks now and they work just as great as any expensive brand in my opinion. Also love the pink detailing, so girly!

4. These hair grips are great because they keep all your hair back including your fringe when you apply your makeup in the morning! Also great for when you are doing your morning or evening skin care ritual.

5. The nail file is a must have for everyone, perfect for popping into your bag!

I hope you enjoyed this little post? Let me know what your favourite item is in the comments.

Summer beaded sandals at a steal!- £9.99

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I was on the hunt for some black wedges so I went trawling through online shops as per! For anyone who knows me personally they will be aware of the fact that I am majorly indecisive when it comes to buying things - anything! Clothes, beauty items and even lunch! haha

I then went onto to eBay for a casual browse and came across these beauties, they are Beaded wedge sandals! I instantly made a purchase and had to share them with you guys! I am so excited for when they come! :) Perfect for the summer and very stylish! And would you believe they are less than £10?! At £9.99 these are a bargain! I opted for the black pair but I think I might get the beige too?! 

You can purchase them through eBay.

Let me know what you think?! I love them! 

£1 Exfoliating face brush

I purchased this £1 face brush a couple of months ago and it has worked wonders for my skin! A while ago I wrote about my acne experience. With the help of my Clinique products and this £1 exfoliating face brush I feel I have now come up with a great combination that my skin appreciates.

The brush helps exfoliate the skin gently whilst removing any dead skin cells as well as oils and any other nasty impurities. The bristles on this exfoliating face brush are soft so it is safe to use on your face as it is not harsh. It also lightly massages your face helping to even out any fine lines or wrinkles. I use this brush once every few days teamed up with my foamy cleanser from Clinique. This small handy size is also great for travel as it is really lightweight. 

It provides more of a thorough deep clean than you would normally get by using a cleanser on its own and makes your skin feel super smooth!

You can buy the exfoliating face brush from ebay.