The Mother's Purse

My Mum came to visit me last weekend which was lovely :)
We always seem to end up in town having a little browse around the shops and I always end up with a little treat courtesy of her purse.

First stop Primark to see what bits and bobs we could find...

I got these black and white polka dot nail wraps which were only £1! Thought they were worth a go!

Nail Wraps - £1 - Primark

I'm not normally very good at fiddly nail things but these were actually really easy to apply. You just stick them on and then file down the edges. I did put a coat of clear nail varnish over the top which I think helped as well. Even if these only last a day they are still a success as they only cost a pound.

I've been debating getting a backpack for a while now as I'm fed up of hauling my heavy handbag round with me all day. I wasn't quite sure if I could pull off a backpack without looking silly but this Primark one was only £12 and Mum offered to buy it for me so how could I say no!

Backpack - £12 - Primark

I don't normally spend too much money on make-up - I'm more about fashion than beauty - but I was desperate for a new face powder so my Mum and I headed over to Boots. I normally use 'Max Factor Creme Puff' in 'Translucent' but it was £5.99 and since March was a 5 week month and my Mum had already spoiled me enough for one day, I wasn't prepared to spend that much! I headed over to the Natural Collection stand which is one of Boots' own brands. I picked up the 'Pressed Powder' in 'Warm' which was only £1.99. They had a 3 for 2 offer on as well so I decided to get a couple of their 'Moisture Shine Lipsticks' which were also £1.99 each. I chose some pink shades as I thought that they would be nice for Spring/Summer. So I ended up with the face powder I needed and 2 lipsticks for £3.98! Such a bargain and the powder is just as good as the Max Factor one.

Natural Collection Pressed Powder in 'Warm' - £1.99
Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in 'Cranberry - £1.99
Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in 'Pink Mallow' - £1.99
Currently on a 3 for 2 offer (31/03/2013)

After a hot choc at Costa's, we headed home. Thought I would take some snaps of my lovely Mum who was wearing a purse-friendly (but still fashionable) outfit.

Black Lace T-Shirt - £7.99 - H&M
Black Jersey Pencil Skirt - £5 - Primark

 All in all it was a great day and I only spent £3.98 (thanks Mum)!