I’ve had a couple of requests for this post and thought it be about time to serve the best interest of my readers. If you hadn’t noticed from the endless posts I’ve been adoring my new Nica Grab handbag, it’s been absolutely perfect for carrying everything round for university and even fits in my DSLR which is a massive blogger bonus and something I always struggle to find. But Nica are fantastic for leather bags, in great colours, I have the tan and it’s a true autumnal tan hue, if you want to see it out and about see my Crunchy Leaves post!
PURSE
The things I stuff inside change day to day, and amongst the rubbish of samples of perfume, about 10 lipsticks and chargers are the regulars of the bottom of my bag. Firstly it seems only sensitive to start with my purse, this ones from Status Anxiety and probably spoken about it more times that you would want to listen, but I’m not a big believer in bulky purses, I carry coin purses so I can see everything, take the cards I need, my passport and the money required, sensible and gives me more space for my next item… my phone!
PHONE
Unlike my purses I like my phones big and bulky, I’ve been walking around with the latest model LG G3S for a few days, which is the newest model that LG has to offer right now, from experimenting with my G3 I’ve concluded the G3S is a lighter, more premium version. Fantastic for every day use, and includes all the great qualities that the G3 has.
The camera is astounding and serves well in dark conditions, having 8mp of laser technology differs it from other brands and uses lasers to identify focus and not contrast in light value. The case has a more sturdy and grippy edge, personally I prefer the smoothness of the G3 but it makes it more slippy, what I do enjoy is that the G3S is made for one handed use or generally smaller hands (And in the LaReine household have decided this is what the ‘S’ stands for’ whereas it’s predecessor is so wide it can only be operated with both hands! Definitely check it out here!
MAKEUP
Next we have what I call, the little things, the smalls of the bag that include cosmetics, these are the things that change daily according to how I feel and what look I’ll be going for so this week I’ve been loving my Benefit Majorette, I’ll be doing a full post very soon but all you need to know for now is that it has fantastic packaging and gives me the perfect winter flush that I love seeing on other people.
Whilst I commute I have a lot of time spare so I always paint my nails, a habit I need to break but right now for me Essies As Gold As It Gets as nails are getting more festive!
I also always carry round a translucent powder to top up shiney patches and for the past few weeks I’ve really liked the soft and light powder by Clinique. Mirror wise I’ve been using this compact that I was gifted by LG with my Twitter and Instagram handle, how snazzy please?!
Finally for my makeup I’ve managed to find the perfect cherry red by Illamasqua in the shade Virgin. Frankly I’ll admit I usually carry about 5 lipsticks if I want to switch things up throughout the day, so much for minimalism!
DRINK
I’ll always carry a drink, and recently it’s been a toss up of water, coconut water or Little Miracles, their drinks are delicious and have so many natural ingredients to keep me hydrated throughout the day, this one with Lemongrass tea and ginger is by far my favourite, I just wish they were more accessible where I live!
SUNGLASSES
I’m a great advocate of sunglasses, whether its sunny or not I think it’s very important to protect your eyes, I’ve been dying for years to get my hands on some Raybans and now I have them they are an absolute staple in my wardrobe, sporting black (obviously)
WATCH
I never used to be a watch person and now it’s become an extension of me and feel strange without one and as of late I’ve loved the look of a classic brown watch, this is the Classic St Andrews by Daniel Wellington, the collections on that site look so dreamy I would definitely invest in one of these, if you’d like to have one for yourself D.W have kindly given me a 15% discount code off your first order with ‘DWstephi’ for all my lovely readers!
LG have kindly given me the opportunity to give away their latest handset to one very lucky reader, I have the LG G3 if you’d like to see what I said on it, read it here! It’s honestly the best phone I’ve ever had and amazing for someone who relies on fast internet and a fantastic camera daily. It brings a smile knowing someone else will get the chance to share the same experiences. To win this fantastic prize, simply enter in the options below and a winner will be randomly generated on the 11th December. To win this fantastic prize you MUST leave a comment below and follow the relevant accounts! The competition ends 18th December so whoever the winner is may you enjoy your fantastic christmas present from LG and myself!
May the best reader win!
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What’s inside your bag?
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Holy guacamole, that is a gorgeous phone. If I won, I'd probably jump for joy, or cartwheel through the village. It just looks…stunning! I have everything crossed.
Your bag is a lot more organised than the mess that is mine!
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What a great giveaway! I'm in need of a new phone as my current iPhone is dying a slow and painful death haha. This one looks perfect for me because, like you, I like big and bulky phones! Also never heard of that drink brand before, but sounds delicious so will definitely be trying ๐
Great way of setting out this post ๐ x
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Love the watch ๐
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I want those Rayban so much :3
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Great giveaway! I also like my phones large and in charge! ๐
Ooo, I love those little miracles drinks. The orange one is definitely my favourite of them all. x
Awesome giveaway ๐
I absolute adore your blog and this post is great! I love the look of your phone and watch!
Amazing giveaway too!
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You fit so much in that purse! I love the Essie gold polish for this season as well.
This looks amazing!!
This phone looks so cool and would be an amazing christmas prezzie!
It is absolutely amazing, cannot wait to make someones christmas x
Awh thank you dear, so glad you enjoy my posts!!
Theyre pretty snazzy aren't they! X
Awhhh bless well hopefully fingers crossed someones going to have a good christmas, telling everyone to keep an eye out!
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Everyone I know is trying to rid themselves of iphones they seem to all be flawed now and definitely!! X
Thank you ๐ x
Thank you ๐ x
They're such a dream! X
Ah thank you so very true!
Definitely need to get more! X
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Only just and ahh I adore it! X
Thank you!
Eek, my birthday is the 18th of December so it would be so lucky if I won, haha! x
Make sure you enter in with your chance to win dear ๐
Someone is going to have a very merry Christmas!! Thanks for the giveaway xx
THIS LOOKS AWESOME!
I would love this! thank you for hosting!
WOW A fantastic giveaway ๐ I need all this in my life x
This is really the best giveaway ever. I would love to win this ๐
Super giveaway thanks for the chance
this would be amazing to win!
Definitely!!!!
you're very welcome ๐
I'm so glad you like it and make sure you enter in!
awhh very kind words! x
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Thanks!!!!
Most definitely, cannot wait to find out who's christmas I make! You're very welcome x
Great post!! I love your purse!! I don't like big purses either I feel better with a small or medium purse!
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Thank You So Much For This Brilliant Giveaway!
Oh my god you do NOT want to see what's in my bag.
A lot of receipts. I'm talking, all the receipts there ever were in the universe, and a few more. Weirdly, a little tiny mouse toy that my cat put in there (huh?), a hello kitty umbrella (I'm so grown up) and my fox purse which I can't get rid of even though it's getting old.
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Everyones bag gets soooo messy!!! Sounds like a busy bag you've got there!!! x
What an amazing giveaway, is it international?
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Thank you for a lovely giveaway. Will make someone very happy ๐
Wonderful giveaway thank you!
I can't get to the extra entries, because I'm not on Instagram, because I don't have a smartphone…… Catch 22….
Honestly came her to see what she had in her handbag, love the glasses. But might as well enter the giveaway.
Thanks so much! Would love to win it!
i'm in!
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I think this may be the best giveaway I've ever seen!
Now if only you were to run a giveaway with your hair.. Shotgun! Hahah. XO
You've got such a lovely watch! xx
Thank you!
is this international?
Wow what an incredible give-away thank you for sharing this with is all. I love the look of this phone, I definitely prefer larger phones too. I love the watch it has a real classic beauty itl never date its ageless….eeep I wish i was lol! Loving the gold glitter polish too its always been a firm fave any time of the year. Another fab post hun x
what a fabulous prize
What a great giveaway, thank you for this ๐
Just love Illamasquas lippies. I melt mine down into a wee palette so I can carry all my favourite colours easily everyday ^_^
The colour on the Illamasque lipstick is absolutely gorgeous! Amazing giveaway too! X
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hello my bag is nothing like yours either im afraid its more like a tip so well done for being so neat !!! fab giveaway ๐
the contents of your bag is fab! If given the chance I would love to have the sunnies instead of the lg g3s lol! just lost my ralph lauren last night! ๐
Brilliant competition ๐ All entered, thank you very much! Happy Christmas!
Oh my, that is a wonderful giveaway, this phone seems amazing! x
Amazing comp! Plus I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE your hair! <3
Wow what a brilliant giveaway!!! ๐
Merry Christmas ๐
Great giveaway! Happy Christmas ๐
would love to win ๐ merry christmas x
What a great giveaway! I'm in love with your little leopard print purse and those sunglasses are so beaut! I really struggle to find shades that fit my face shape but these look perfect! My bag is a mixture of make up, loose change and baby wipes (joys of being a mummy eh?) ๐ xx
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Wow what a magical web place!
Great giveaway!
Love this phone!
What a great giveaway! Love your you tube videos and your HAIR amazing! xx
Amazing giveaway! I'd love to try this phone and see what the camera is like. I'm so over my iPhone but still use the camera a lot for blogging and general Instagraming, etc. Side note: I love that you carry five lipsticks everywhere – so fancy! And practical! Xx
What an amazing giveaway thank you
Fab giveaway ๐ xxxx
Great prize! I am not sure about rules, but count me in please.:-) Lubka K.