NYC Part 1: American beauty haul!

Today's the day everyone! For those of you who have a good memory, you will remember that a few weeks back I decided I was going to make a three part series about my trip to America, but as usual 'life' decided to get in the way and be busy and unnecessary, but let's not get into that! However I've decided I'm not going to scratch the idea, and that I'm going to finally begin it! Better late than never, no? So as promised here goes today's first installment! It's going to be my first ever 'haul', which is 1) a beauty one! And 2) American!!! So without further or do, let's get stuck in! I'd get comfortable if I was you, I went slightly makeup stir-crazy whilst I was out there, and bought more than planned! My excuse is I was on holiday, and everything is remarkably cheaper over there compared to London due to the exchange rate! Especially cosmetics! And of course they have a ton of stuff that we don't, so I had already made a list and pre-planned to buy a few things to begin with! Let's just say I was very prepared! Look at me rambling on trying to justify myself... Shall we finally start?

So, most of the items I purchased were at Sephora! Which comes as no surprise, seeing as I spent hours on end in there, on a daily basis! (Puts hands over face - monkey emoji) However there are a few of items that I did purchase at a drugstore (Walgreens) and a couple other items at Bloomingdales and Macy's! But I will state what item was bought from where when I talk about them, I just thought I'd get that out of the way! 

Disclaimer: everything was bought with my money, nothing was gifted to me, and this is not a sponsored blogpost! I would also like to reinforce that I am not showing off either!

Here is a picture I took of all of my shopping, just before I began packing to come home! I don't know whether this picture makes me happy and proud of how much I bought with my money, and how great that feeling was or whether it makes me sad to know just how quickly I managed to spend in 2 weeks! You can kind of make out the variety of shops I shopped in such as Forever 21, Macys, Uni Qlo, Zara, American eagle, Sunglass hut, Bergdof and Goodman, Sephora and so on! So you can say I really did shop till I dropped!

Side note: This sephora bag was so huuuuuge and so heavy! It may not look it in this picture, but I ended up having to lay it on the floor to take a picture of it, as it wouldn't even stand! 

This was definitely 100% one of my most exciting and long awaited purchases! Took me about 20 mins to decide which shade of pink to get it in!

Eeeeeee!!!! Look it at just laying on the floor, all pretty in its packaging staring back at me! 

Mmmmmmm, beautygasm? I think so!!

I decided to add the individual prices of each and every product! So for those of you who are thinking of purchasing a thing or two or for those of who are just curious, I hope that this helps!  

Sooooooo.. 

From Sephora I got:

Nars pro-prime smudge proof eyeshadow base ($25)

Nars radiant creamy concealer - in Medium 1 custard ($29)

Smashbox photofinish foundation primer ($49)

Anastasia of Beverly Hills tinted brow gel - in Espresso ($22)

Anastasia of Beverly Hills brow wiz - in Brunette ($21)

Tarte Amazonian clay 12 hour blush - in Blissful ($26)

Tarte Amazonian clay 12 hour blush - in Exposed ($26)

Stila - In the light palette ($39)

Urban decay - Naked pallete ($52)

Josie Maran 100% argan oil - organic moisturizing oil ($48)

Clarisonic Mia 2 - in Light Pink ($150)

Philosophy - Purity made simple Facial Cleanser (mini $10)

From Bloomingdales I got:

Bobbi Brown corrector - in Light to Medium Bisque ($24)

From walgreens I got: 

Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter - The balm ($24)

Frat boy blush - The balm ($21)

EOS lip balm - in Strawberry sorbet ($3.49)

And from Macy's I got:

Chanel vita lumière aqua foundation - in 30 beige ($45)

I know this was one hell of a long post, but I hope you stuck it out to the end, and also enjoyed seeing what beauty picks I grabbed my hands on, just as much as I loved buying and sharing it with you all!

Next up on my three part American trip series is a slight mix and match, mash up of my fashion bits and bobs! So stay tuned! 

Stay safe! Stay lovely! 

AA