iPad Mini Cases

1 Aztec Hard Case (£4 via etsy)   2 Griffin Zig Zag Folio Cover (£20 via amazon)   3 Pink Hard Case Smart Cover (£7 via ebay)   4 Polkadot Gel Case (£4 via ebay)   5 Belkin Quilted Cover (£35 via Belkin)   6 Aztec Neoprene Pouch (£8 via ebay)   7 Bird Cage Hard Case (£10 via ebay)

I've been lucky enough to get an Ipad Mini for Christmas and have been scouring the web to find a case which looks great but also protects it from any bumps or scratches. There are lots and lots of different kinds of cases, pouches and covers out there but most of them were just a bit too plain for me so rather than checking Amazon, I had a look on Etsy and Ebay instead and I found some lovely and very affordable cases - I wish I could buy them all haha! I ordered the pink smartcover case and blue polkadot gel case a few weeks ago and I love them - they protect my tablet really well and look lovely - I would highly recommend them! 

So many people own tablets now so I though I'd share my favourite cases and covers with you - and even if you don't have an Ipad Mini, it might still be worth checking these out as you can get most of them for other tablets, or even e-readers, too!

What do you protect your tablet or e-reader with? Feel free to send me links to your favourite cases! :)

New In: Beauty Shopping in Germany

 Essence Better Than Gel Nails Top Sealer / Essence Special Effect Topper / Essence Colour&Go Polish 'Viva La Green' / p2 Last Forever Polish 'Flirt With Me'

 p2 Spring Please Blush (LE)

 Gliss Kur Hair Repair Oil

 MaxFactor False Lash Effect Mascara and free Lash Extension Effect Mascara / Catrice Infinite Matt Foundation

Essence Eyeshadow Brush / Catrice Eyeliner Brush

Primark Bargains

Satchel Bag £5

 Faux Snakeskin Ballerinas £5

 

 

Christmas Pyjamas £7

New In: Beauty Products

Hi lovelies! Sorry you haven't heard from the in the last few days - my parents came over from Germany and I spent a few amazing days and lots of family time with them. It breaks my heart not being able to see them a lot now that I live almost 2000km away from them but it also makes me appreciate everything they did and do for me so much more! Anyway, while my parents were here we went shopping quite a few times as my Mum loves it just as much as I do... We went to Ikea for some new pots, towels and other lovely things for my flat, then I picked up the warmest and cosiest pyjama ever in Primark and of course, I couldn't resist a wee look around in Boots and Superdrug. I can't wait to try all my new products and you can all look forward to a lot of reviews and swatches over the next few days! :) As a little teaser and overview, here are the new beauty&skincare products I bought:

 No7 Lash 40 Fake Lashes | Collection 2000 Big Fake Mascara | No7 Base Coat | L'Oreal Infallible Foundation

Umberto Giannini Rock'n'Roll Extreme Hairspray | TresSemmé Heat Defence Spray | Simple Eye Make Up Remover | Sure Bright Fragrance Collection Deodorant | Umberto Giannini Leave-In Conditioner | Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover

 

MUA Immaculate Collection | MUA Glamour Days | MUA Nail Polish Shades #17, #24, #13 | MUA Blush Shade #1

Recent Buys

 

Hard to believe, but Primark finally opened in Edinburgh - and it's huge! Five floors filled with cheap and cheerful clothes, accessories and shoes, but also packed with way too many people. I only went in to have a quick look around as I couldn't be bothered squeezing past hundreds of shoppers going mad before Christmas. However, I couldn't leave empty handed and picked up a few things.. Love Mona xx

 

Cream Cable Knit Cardigan, Primark £12

 

 Black Shearing Boots £18 and Bag £10, Primark

Another reason to love 17

 

Hi lovelies! I hope you are all doing well :) I went to have a look in Boots on my lunch break yesterday, actually without the intention of buying anything. However, I noticed that 17 give you a free bag filled with three nail polishes and a nail file when you buy any two of their products. I also checked out the advantage card extra offer kiosk - and guess what voucher I found? A free 17 Hide&Chic Concealer when you buy any 17 product... Win! I absolutely love 17 for always having some offers on  - I love their products anyway but getting a few freebies makes shopping so much more fun!
The two products I bought were the solo eyeshadow in 'Rose Quartz' (£3.89) and Fast Finish nail polish in 'Pink Lemonade' (£2.99). Rose Quartz is a beautiful shimmery grey/pink shade (I am rubbish at describing colours!) and I cannot wait to use it for the first time. I haven't swatched it yet but 17 eyeshadows are usually very silky and pigmented, so hopefully I won't be disappointed with this one. I wanted to buy Pink Lemonade for ages and I finally got my hands on it yesterday - however I have to say that I am a little disappointed. It is very sheer and after three thick coats my nailline was still shining through. I couldn't be bothered doing a fourth coat and waiting hours for it to dry thorougly, which is why I decided to add some glitter which hides the nailline a little. It's such a beautiful shade but I can't really see myself using it a lot because it takes too many coats to be opaque...
Anyway, these are the free products I received: Hide&Chic Eye Brightening Concealer in 'Light Rose' (worth £4.99) and the Electric Disco Purse filled with Fast Finish Polish 'Nightscape' (£2.99), High Gloss Polish 'Risky Red' (£2.99), Nail Xtras Glitter Top Coat (£2.99?) and a nail file. The glitter topcoat is brilliant and as you know, I am a sucker for everything sparkly and glittery! I'm excited to try out the concealer as I just ran out of my under-eye-concealer (Artdeco Perfect Teint Concealer). Black and red polishes are always a safe option and you can't ever have enough nail polish anyway, right girls? :) xx

Cobalt Blue

Hi dolls! I have been looking for a new winter coat for quite some while now and fell in love with this lovely Navy Faux Fur Collar Wool Coat from Topshop. Unfortunately it's been out of stock on the website for a while and I wasn't able to find it on my local store either... I'll keep trying as I really, really need to have it in my life! To keep me warm in the meantime I bought this pretty bright blue short duffle coat from New Look. I spotted it a few weeks ago and really liked it, and when I went for a little browse through the shops on my lunch break last week I found out that New Look do a 50% off selected coats and jackets... Which means this coat was only £22! I obviously couldn't say no and I'll be happily wearing it until I can get my hands on Topshop's faux fur collar coat! :)

Getting festive

Hi lovelies! I hope you are all doing well :) Since I got back from Germany a week ago I have been really busy with work, my uni application, buying christmas presents and so on - I didn't really have a lot of time to sit down and just relax for a bit. Sorry it's been a little quieter here in the last few days, but I have already taken a lot of photos and done some swatches so hopefully I'll get the time to actually write the texts soon too! I have got a few lovely products I bought in Germany to show you, I went a little crazy with buying nail polishes ;)

Anyway, this is what I looked like today then! A very very quick and easy look, some smudged grey eyeshadow, lots of mascara and my new blush from p2's Black Deluxe limited edition which is one of the things I bought in Germany last week. It's called 010 Shimmery Rose and the name says it all I think - a lovely rosy shade and fine shimmer, perfect combination right? Application is brilliant as the texture is super silky and it's nicely pigmented. However, it is a quite a light shade which is great for my very fair skin, but it might be more of a highlighter rather than a blush for darker skintones. These are the products I used:

Face: Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #21, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 'Transparent', p2 Nice and Naughty Blush '010 Shimmery Rose'
Eyes:  Sleek i-divine Bad Girl eyeshadow palette, Artdeco Eyeshadow #27, Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 'Black Fever', Maxfactor False Lash Effect Fusion Mascara

 

Kev's parents got us a christmas tree today! I got really excited and couldn't wait to put it up.. Quickly convinced Kev to take me for a little trip to Ikea to get some baubles and christmas decorations - I chose silver and navy blue ones, and most importantly, fairy lights! :) Aww I'm feeling really festive now and the living room looks so much nicer too! I'm a bit sad as this will be the first time I'll be celebrating christmas away from my family, but at the same time I'm quite excited to have my first Scottish christmas here! :)
Have you put up your tree yet, and how are you decorating it? I could have bought a hundred different baubles and choosing colours was so difficult too.. I think I should just get another couple of trees haha! xx

Kitty Cat

 

Kev and me went for a little shopping trip to Fort Kinnaird yesterday, and look what I found in H&M... a lovely kitty cat print dress! It was only £14.99, so how could I say no? I think it's super cute and I couldn't wait to wear it this morning - obviously with some tights, a warm and comfy knitted cardigan and a snood to keep me warm - I can't believe how cold it already is... I'm definitely a summer person!

It's my day off today and I only left the house to nip down to the shops which is why i opted for a incredibly simple look - a big of grey eyeshadow smudged around the eye, mascara and pink lipstick.. done! :)
Face: No7 Quick Cover Blemish Stick 'Extra Fair', Astor Mattitude Foundation 'Ivory', Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 'Transparent', Catrice Defining Duo Blush 'Pink Grapefruit Shake'
Eyes:  Alverde Baked Eyeshadow 'Silky Grey', Artdeco Eyeshadow #27, Maxfactor False Lash Effect Fusion mascara
Lips: Dior Addict 'Diorkiss'

Payday Lust List

Finally, payday is approaching! And so is the cold and windy autumn weather which is why I'm looking forward to laying my hands on some of these little gems! I've been browsing the shops for a new winter coat and I fell in love with this beautiful navy faux fur one from Topshop. Thick snoods and gloves are absolutely essential in this weather anyway, and for me, a cosy dressing gown is just as important. I think they're amazing for snuggling up on the sofa on a lazy day, and this blue-white stripy one is just too cute! 

• Navy Faux Fur Collar Wool Coat, Topshop £75 
• Self Stripe Roll Sleeve Top, Topshop £26 
• Fleece Hooded Striped PJ Robe, Topshop £36 
• Louche Jezebel Spot Playsuit, Joy £45 
• Pamela Mann Fairisle Tights, Joy £10 
• Vent Bow Trim Suede Glove, Accessorize £22 
• Mischa Georgie Shoulder Bag, New Look £59
• Mixed Metal Russian Bangles, Topshop £10
• Nude Zig Zag Snood, Topshop £16