Penneys / Primark Nails

Anybody that follows me on Twitter or Instragram may have noticed I have gone slighlty obsessed with Penneys/ Primark nails. At only £1 / €1.50 per set it is a very affordable way to change your nails.

Each set comes with a wide range of sizes and with lots of spare nails. A small glue also comes with each set of nails. I usually use Essence glue or Claire's. However, my Claire's glue refused to open for me the other night so I was forced to use the glue that came with the nails. It was not quite as good as The Essence/Claire's but a lot better than I expected. My nails lasted the whole night but came loose the next day. However, for £1 you not bad!

Is anybody else loving these nails?

Where to find Primark Clothes?

I recently received an email from a girl in France asking me did I know anywhere in France that sold Primark  clothes. Since Primark is mostly just in Ireland and the U.K i decided to go on a 'Find Primark Hunt' for any international readers.

Primark clothes can be purchased from many sellers on Ebay. Asos have also started to sell Primark clothes. Click HERE for more details. For European readers outside of Ireland and The U.K. I have listed the countries that sell Primark and also where each shop is. Hope this helps!

Portugal

Spain

Germany

Belguim

The Netherlands

Happy shopping!

Laura

Penneys / Primark Autumn Winter Collection

Despite it being the 1st of July, today I'm going to have a quick  look at Penneys(Primarks) Autumn/ Winter campaign. To be honest I'm not completely blown away by what I have saw so far. The clothes are not really my cup of tea but I can see many people being impressed by them. I do however like the look of some of the accessories.

Not sure I would buy anything? Maybe the short cardigan for work? 

I'm a lot more impressed with the jewellery. I really like the two necklaces, especially the one on the left. 

I'm really impressed with the bags in the Autumn / Winter collection. I will definitely buy one of the €11 bags. I do like the brown bag , but is €22 too much for a Penneys bag? I don't think I could justify spending that much on a bag from Penneys...

So what do you think? Are you impressed with this collection?

Laura

Penneys / Primark Fake Nails

Lately I have been really impressed with Penneys / Primarks false nails. For the brilliant bargain price of €1.50 Penneys have really lovely designs. My favourite so far is the blue with white clouds in the picture above. My nails got a lot of compliments when I wore them. I didn't trust the glue (sorry Penneys) so bought Royal nail glue for €2.99 in the cosmetics shop in The Ilac Centre. This glue is amazing and the nails don't budge. 

As I have not tested the Primark glue I can't comment on if it is good or not but the nails themselves are great for the price. Each box contains 24 nails so there is a size that will fit everyone. I was so impressed with the nails I picked up two more boxes today. I was only in a small Penneys so they did not have a big selection but I was still able to find some nice designs.

I only realised when I opened the packet for the photo there is a cute cupcake design inside that you can't see when you buy them. When I got to the till I found out they had gone down to 50 cent, so if you like the look of these nails get to Penneys fast.

I love the cupcake!

I also picked up a very light pink with a cute bow on the top. 

Have you tried Penneys fake nails?

Laura 

Penneys Picks June/July 2013

Hi all,

Just a quick post today showing my top picks from Penneys for June and July.

Do you fancy any of the items??

Laura :)

Best of Primark October 2012

October is now here! Primark has already started to get in the party season stock. I do love a bit of glitter so I am excited about this. Here is my top picks for October :)

Satin Sequin Platform In Stores mid October €22

Bow Front Glitter Paltform In Stores mid October €18

Stud Heel Shoe Boot In Stores mid October €22

Studded Toe Cap Ankle Boot In Stores mid October €18 

Low Heel Stud Ankle Boot In Stores end October €22

Two Tone Low Heel Ankle Boot In Stores early October €22

Glitter Clutch €9 in stores end of October

Metal Bow Clutch Bags In Stores end October €10

Gold Oversized Embellished Clutch In Stores mid October €10

Faux Fur Trim Wrap Coat In Stores end Sept €40

So what do you think? Will you buy anything?

Laura x

Essence Haul!

While walking through Penneys on Mary Street the other day, I came across an amazing discovery. A FULL SIZED ESSENCE STAND! As you can probably tell by my excitement this is no ordinary Essence stand. This stand is like the magical one I heard so much about in Galway's Penneys. It's double the usual size and stocks the full nail polish range. Including magnetic polish, colour changing, false nails, nail savers, nail stamps the list is endless! Here is what I picked up on my first trip.

Nail art magnet - That creates a star effect

Stampy polish- This is for a stamping set I bought previously. Essence also have this set for much cheaper. It's a cheap version of the Konad nail stamps.

Volumizing lash powder -  A powder that gives a false eyelash effect. I saw this on beaut.ie months ago. I have been dying to get my hands on it as it is a dupe for Model Co Fibre Lash that is €39! Essence version is less than €4!

Cherry Blossom Highlighter - I love a highlighter, bought to see if it is as good as High Beam.

So that's my haul! If you would like to see reviews of any of the products let me know.

Laura x

Best of Primark/Penneys September 2012

With the days starting to get shorter it means that winter is fast approaching. I love to be nice and cosy in the winter months so I'm loving the cushions that Primark has this September. Below are my top Primark picks for September. 

Check Applique Cushion €6 and Herringbone Cushion €6 

Tweed Ballerina €8 

Ltd Edition Quilted Tote Bag €20 

Retro Cushions €6 In Stores 

Faux Mongolian Fur Cushion and Scribble Cushion €6

Limited Edition Studded Weekender Bag €22

So what do you think? Will you be buying any of these items?

Laura x

Shoe Lust!

It's not often I fall totally in lust with an item, but today is one of the rare exceptions. How AMAZING are these new boots from Primark!? They will be £20 sterling so I would say about €28 euro. I adore both. I'm not sure if I would be able to walk in them, but that is not stopping me. I must get my paws on one of these. 

What do you think? Do you love them as much as me or do you think they are horrible? I think they could be a hate it or love it item. I certainly LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Laura x

The Best of Primark August 2012.

With the start of Autumn only 11 days away it is time to have a quick peek at what Penneys / Primark has in store this August. Here is my top picks!

Reptile Kettle Bag €11 In Stores mid Aug

Quilted Barrel Bag €11 In Stores early Aug

Whipstitch Handle Bucket Bag €13 In Stores early Aug brown

Toe Cap Point Court €12 in stores Early August 

Block heel bow court €12 in stores early August 

Toe Cap Point Court €12 in stores Early August

Statement dipped hem €23 in stores mid august 

Crepe jacket €25 in stores mid august

My favourite items have to be the leopard print court shoes and the quilted barrel bag. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for them! What do you think of the August items? Will you buy anything?

Laura x

The Best of Primark June/ July 2012

I'm a tiny bit obsessed with Penneys/ Primark. I was so excited when I found out that the Mary Street store now has THREE floors! The ladies shoes have been moved upstairs and the selection has got even better. Here are my top picks for Penneys for June and July.

Floral collar blouse €15 end of june 

Contrast print shell top €13 early july 

Print peplum dress €15 Mid july

Heart Stretch Watch €6 end of May

Satin Box Clutch €10 In Stores mid July 

Diamante Collar €5 Mid June

Stack Heel Ankle Boot €18 In Stores end June

Leopard Print Knotted Peep Toe €18 In Stores early July

Lace Up Sesert Wedge €18 mid June

Is there anything that is catching your eye? I love the lace up wedges!

Larry x

Penneys / Primark Summer Collection

With summer just around the corner (I hope!), it's time to have a quick preview at Penneys / Primarks Summer Collection. The Summer Collection will have everything you need for the summer from dresses, to sunglasses to suitcases! Everything is covered.

Ra Ra Dress €9 in store Mid May 

Print Wrap hi lo hem skirt €13 in store end of May 

Print Wrap hi lo hem skirt €13 in store end of May

 (Although I think I seen them in a Penneys the other day!)

Double Collar Blouse €11 In store now!

Printed open back peplum €11 in store now! 

50's full pique €13 in store end April (I really want this one!)

Floral preppy sunglasses €3 in store mid May 

Printed retro sunglasses €1.50 in store now!

Navy Polka Dot Sunglasses Pouch €2 In stores Early May 

Red Polka Dot Sunglasses Pouch €2 In stores Early May 

Stripe Bikini Bag €2 In Stores now! 

Animal Print Bikini Bag €2 In Stores now!

Polka Dot Travel Wallet €5 in stores now! 

(This is perfect for going away. Perfect size to hold passports and travel documents)

Nautical Travel Wallet €5 In Stores now!

Nautical Weekender Suitcase €24 In Stores now!

Polka dot Weekender Suitcase €24 In Stores now!

Will you be buying anything from this collection for the summer?

Larry x

Sally Hansen Nail Strips

Before I went to London I bought a pair of runners in Penney's as I knew I would be walking miles over there. Unfortunately they didn't fit my huge feet so I had to bring them back. (They barely fit my sister who is a size 6 so I think they are shrinking shoes) Alas, by the time I returned from London I had lost the receipt so I could only get an exchange.  I had my eye on Sally Hansen Nail Wraps for aggggessss so I picked them up for my exchange. They are originally €5.50 but only cost €1.50 in exchange for the runners. So did they live up to my expectations?

Inside the pack is 16 nail polish strips, a mini nail file and cuticle stick. The strips are made from real nail polish and actually have a strong nail polish smell. This surprised me as I have used strips in the past that were just plastic stickers.

1. Pick a wrap that fits your nail size.

2. Remove the clear protective plastic.

3. Apply strip to nail, rub, file into place.

Please ignore the state of my nails they are in bits at the moment and are tiny... :(

Overall I was quite pleased with how the nail strips turned out! I found them easy to apply and didn't take too long. (About ten minutes) They are not as messy or as strong in scent as actual nail polish which is a bonus. Unfortunately I found that they did not stay on too long. This however is my fault as I always subconsciously peel off my nail varnish. It drives me insane! I could see them lasting a good few days on a person who does not attack their nails like me!

I was quite impressed and would buy them again for a night out or a special occasion. Next time I would pick a different pattern as the pattern I picked at first glance just looks like crackled nail polish. I'm not sure at a glance people would notice the real pattern on the nails.

Larry xx

Georgia Salpa for Primark?!

Penneys/ Primark are teaming up with Georgia Salpa to launch a new beauty range. The range includes two sets of fake eyelashes, fake nails and nail stickers. (It would take a lot more than this to make me look like Georgia but how and ever!)

Georgia Salpa false eyelashes €5 in store end May

Georgia Salpa false eyelashes €5 in store end May

Georgia Salpa false nails €7 in store end May

Georgia Salpa nail stickers €4 in store end May

I really like the fact that Penney's are teaming up with an Irish model for this range. I'm not the biggest fake nails fan in the world but I definitely will be buying the nail stickers! What do you think of this range? Will you buy anything from it?

Larry xx

Shoes glorious shoes!

Ireland has had the most AMAZING weather this week. For the last few days it has been cloudless skies and temperatures hitting 20 degrees! (This rarely happens in the summer never mind mind March so I have been basking in the sun while I get the chance. The rain will be back soon.... ) The beautiful weather had led me to think about my summer wardrobe. Penneys/ Primark will have gorgeous shoes coming to stores in the next few months, here is my favourites so far!

1. Baroque print wedge €21 in store early June

2. Limited neon strap wedge €21 In stores Early May

3. Floral Print Limited Edition Wedge €23 In stores Early May

1. Limited Colour Block Platform Sandals €21 in store Mid May

2. Paisley print bow sandal €21in store early June

3. Limited Multi Strap Sandal €21 In Stores Feb

4. Platform court €15 in store mid April

Don't worry if heels are not your thing as there are also some lovely flat shoes arriving soon!

1. Printed classic canvas €8 in store early June

2. Suede flower toe post €13 in store March

3. Beaded toe loop sandal €15 in store March

So what do you think? Will you be buying any of these shoes for the summer months?

Larry xx

Haull! Primark, Dunnes Stores and a Charity Shop!

I'm supposed to be saving at the moment but here are a few items I bought during the week. After this I'm on a total spending ban! Apart from the boots they weren't expensive buys....

I have no heels at the moment as I have wrecked all my other shoes so I really needed something to wear on a night out. These boots are sooo comfortable as they have a really big heel. I bought them in Dunnes Stores for €30 and love them!

Black belt €3 from Penneys / Primark. I love to belt in my clothes at the waist. Penney do great belts for very cheap.

I'm not too sure about this buy. It matches my hair perfectly and was only €1.50. I'm not too sure how to wear it though so any suggestions would be welcomed!

My favourite make up wipes they are great for €1.50!

This was only 50 cent in a Charity Shop. I have become obsessed with quick drying my nails lately, so I can't wait to try this out!

I also picked up this book in the Charity Shop for €1. It has some amazing pictures in it witch I plan to take out and stick up in my bedroom.

Some of the pictures from inside the book!


So that's my haul! I hope you like though!

Larry xx