For years and years I've been using my trusty Nicky Clarke straighteners. They have never let me down, but I have just always wanted a pair of GHD's - ever since I was about 14 - but the price tag put me off, and I my straighteners worked fine.

Now I am a 24 year old, who saw a copper pair of GHD's on the Feel Unique website....and caved. If I was going to get a pair, it was going to be a copper pair. So whilst spending my hard earned money, I thought I may as well get the NARS Orgasm Blush that's been sitting in my basket for months whilst I'm spending all my money.

What I didn't realise was that I was entitled to a free goodie bag since I had spent over £100 - oops.
It included some of my favourite brands, and also a lot of stuff I had always wanted to try. The gift is worth over £100 itself.

The gift included
A Pink Makeup Bag
£20 off GHD Voucher (too late dammit!)
Benefit - Porefessional mask.
Elizabeth Arden - 8 hour cream
Emma Hardie - Amazing Face Oil
Bed Head - hair spray
Bed head - Shampoo and Conditioner
Caudalie - Cleansing Oil
Balance Me - Restore and Replenish Face Cream
La Roshe Posay - Redermic C10
Ren - Flash Hydro Boost
Decalour - Excellence Cream
Phyto Extreme Hair Mask
FleurDeForce - Lipgloss in Little Star
Tanya Burr - Nail Polish in Little Duck
and a 15% code off any of the brands in the gift set.

So even though I spent a small fortune on straighteners and a blusher...I think I got a pretty sweet deal!
I'm off to Japan in March, so all these travel sizes will be coming with me for sure!
The Caudalie cleansing oil is my favourite product so far - I will definitely be purchasing the full size of this. I've also been enjoying the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream. It's so soothing on dry skin and chapped lips - this might need a full size purchase too!

The GHD's are just as good as I thought they'd be...wish I'd done it sooner. (But I wouldn't of gotten copper ones if I had waited!)
And the NARS Blush is actually beautiful. It's really pigmented, so a little goes along way, and the sheen it gives is so pretty.

It's hard to know what to take to the gym; you either end up with everything in your gym back, or nothing! Here's a little run down on what I take with me to the gym.

A bottle of water: This is my most essential item. I always end up kicking myself if I forget to take some water with me! It's good to stay hydrated when your working out and having a bottle of water by your side will endure you stay hydrated! I find I need water most when doing High Intensity workout class's.
Comfy clothing: There' nothing worse than being uncomfortable whilst doing a workout. Go for loose fitting tops and shorts/leggings that fit you well and you also feel good in,. There's nothing better than looking good and feeling good at the same time! There's no need to splash on on fancy gym wear either, Places like Primark, H&M and Forever 21 have some great sports wear available for decent prices. I prefer to wear a t-shirt and shorts to the gym as I get quite warm, but I'm quite conscious of my arms so I like to hide those away!
Deodorant: No one wants to smell you after your gym workout, They'd o great mini size's of most products now so it's easy to stash one away in your bag.
A cut throat version of some essential products: I normally go straight to work after the gym or start my day after a morning workout. So I like to make sure I look semi presentable when I leave.
I always take a mini shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Especially if I've been swimming or in the spa - I don't want to smell of Chlorine all day. My skin and chlorine don't get along so well so I always have a shower afterwards. I also take some skin care items such as a hydration mist, moisturiser and eye cream.

Hair brush: nothing worse than sweaty gym hair! Grab some dry shampoo and a hair brush and no one will be the wiser! I always have a few hair grips lying around incase I want to braid my fringe away from my face. 

Make up: I always pack a good moisturiser as my face can become dry. A little mascara and a bit of blusher to perk my face up!

Last but not least I normally pack a perfume in my bag just to feel fresh and ready for the day!

What do you take to the gym?