Hello! How are you? Hope you're all having a nice March and enjoying the sunshine! It's so nice to have not had any snow in England this year. Although I could have just jinxed it.. oops. I've turned into one of those grumpy people who hates snow apparently. I remember in my first year of uni it snowed loads at about 3 O'Clock in the morning and me and my flatmates ran down to play in it before it was ruined by cars and children! But now all I think about is how hard it is to drive in and train cancellations...
Hang on is it April? This month has gone so quickly, which scares me all the more because my dissertation deadline is fast approaching! I'll be so glad when it's over and I can stop staring at the computer screen day after day wondering where it ends... Anyyywayyy here's a few of my favourite things this month :)
Fruit Tea
I've been drinking cups of tea non stop this month to try and keep awake and alert but I read that caffeine actually enhances stress so I've been going all decaf and fruity. This one is Cranberry, raspberry and echinacea and it's bloody lovely.
Models Own Indian Ocean
I've been trying this out over a few different summery shades recently and I have rediscovered my love for it! It's shimmery and holographic and B-E-A-utiful!
Stila Smudge Stick
I've been using this a lot lately instead of my usual black liquid liner and it's a lot quicker and easier to apply and I really like how soft brown looks instead of black, AND it lasts really well too!
Strawberry Body Butter
This smells amazing and it makes my skin so soft, I've used up so many pots of this already, it's an all time fave!
That's all! Next time I do a favourites post my disso will be all handed in and I'll be freeeeeeeeeeee! :D
What have you been loving this month?
Thanks for reading!
Georgia x
I'll leave you with a little video to end this post, I have discovered the magic of Daily Grace this month and I'm hooked, her videos are hilarious and I'm deffo a new fan! This is one of my faves...
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It's time for December favourites! Yes 6th Jan is actually the time it's meant to be done you see, I'm not actually a week late! Anyway, I'm really sad December is finished! Although I am glad the Christmas decorations will come down today because every time I see them it reminds me Christmas is over for another year :( So here's some of my favourite things from my favourite month of the year! Hope you enjoy :)
Models own Ibiza mix
This has been so nice to wear over Christmas but I think I'll deffo still wear it in the new year, sparkles never go out of fashion! This has big and little bits of glitter in as well so it spreads out over the nail really nicely and looks great!
Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous
I read this whole book in a week over Christmas travelling to and from London on the train. It's such a good book, Dawn French writes it so well! It's actually hilarious, so much so that I was laughing out loud on the train at one point, awks. I'd really recommend reading it!
Topshop Lipstick in Nevada
I've been wearing this a lot over December in the daytime, it's a really nice light nude colour which is also a bit pinky. I love the packaging of Topshop lipsticks too!
Vivienne Westwood Flower Orb Necklace
I got this for my 21st which was near the beginning of December and I haven't taken it off since, (apart from when I go out drinking because I can't be trusted with something so dainty when under the influence of alcohol.)
Zara bag
I love this bag, it's like Mary Poppin's suitcase! It fits so much stuff in it! My boyfriend picked it up the other day and looked shocked at how heavy it is, and I had to then explain to him why it is essential that I carry around a notepad, a diary, a book, a mirror, my purse, coins lining the bottom, my makeup bag... hairspray... 10,000 receipts.... nail polish...empty glasses case...
I have also been loving watching Vlogmas on Youtube this month especially Jim Chapman's Channel! He's hilarious and so excited about everything!
I'll leave you with my fave song on my fave album for December, Rihanna's Unapologetic!
You can also do another layer of the Sally Hansen clear polish as a top coat but I didn't because I don't like having too many layers on as it takes ages to dry and I end up smudging it!
Just a quick post to show off my nail of the day! I have been loving my Models own Indian Ocean from the Beetle juice collection and have tried it over a few different colours but this is deffo my new fave! I painted a coat over Barry M's Vivid Purple and it turned it a really pretty goldy pink shimmer! It's sort of galaxy print-esque and I love it! Hope you do to :)
Hope you're all enjoying the nice weather in England!
I've been on a little girly trip with my Mum and Sister to Bath over the weekend to do some shopping which was very fun in the sun!
And although I am a bit skint, I did get a few bits and bobs...Whoops.
Hope you enjoy!
Lush Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly
This stuff smells exactly like the Comforter Bubble bar and it's sparkly... I love it.
I may do a review on this soon!
Lush Jungle Solid Conditioner
I am yet to try this but it smells good, I'm a tad confused about how you actually use it but I will do some research and let you know how I get on!
Republic Cutout Skater Dress
This was £28 down to £10 so I couldn't resist! It's really light and flippy and I love the colour. I have a guest post on Alizzet101's blog coming up on how to style this, so look out for that!
Models Own Nude Beige
This was £2 from Republic! Barg! When I was queuing to buy my dress I saw this and couldn't resist!
Miss Selfridge Bracelet Set
I bought these bracelets in the Miss Selfridge sale and the set was £2 down from £10 and the single one was £1 down from £7.50 so I have to say I'm proud of my bargain hunting skills! I'm not a massive fan of the pearl one but the rest will go together nicely or can be worn on their own.
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
I am a bit of a Concealaholic and I'm always on the hunt for the perfect one. I've used the Maybelline Super Stay 24hour concealer for ages because it's fab and I love it but I have heard lots of good things about this one too so thought I'd give it a try!
Skull Candle Holder
I actually bought this in Westfield about a week ago but I thought I'd throw it in to this Haul as well! It's from Zara home and was only £2 if I remember rightly! I love anything with skulls printed on them so this is a winner for me :)
So that's everything!
I have 11 days left until I get paid again so need to stop spending now!
I am planning a 'Shopping the Stash' post soon to combat my spending addiction so look out for that too :)
I have been sitting here trying to think about all the things I have been loving last month and there are soooo many things but I've whittled it down to these eight so that this post doesn't take you until next month to read!
So first up is something I bought for such a barg a while ago in the Body Shop Outlet in Gunwharf Quays! It was a fiver if I remember rightly and for 750ml that's amazing!! It smells so lovely and sweet and I've used it every single day of July!!
I have been wearing this a lot over the last month because it's so sweet and summery! It's really long lasting and a little goes a long way so I'll be using this in to August too :)
I did buy this towards the end of the month but I thought I'd include it because I have literally worn it every day since I bought it! It's amazing, you can read my review here for more info but I absolutely love using it and will definitely repurchase!
I''m not usually a lip gloss sort of person as I dislike the stickyness and prefer the colour payoff from lipsticks but I have been converted! I bought a Lip Glaze Trio from Stila and although I love all three colours I have been wearing this one the most! It's really natural and lovely for day makeup :) You can read my post about this set here!
Pandora Bracelet
I thought I'd include this as I have been wearing it a lot lately! I got it for my 18th birthday from my mum and a few other people also bought me charms for it. I love that all the different charms remind me of the different people who bought them and I love how it's so personal! I didn't take it to uni with me for fear of losing it so I have been making up for that by wearing it a lot now I'm home!
I bought this at the Bottle bar in Westfield at the beginning of July and every time I repaint my nails I reach for this! I think I'm addicted... I've forced myself to choose another colour for now but I don't know how long I can live without this lovely fluorescent orange on the end of my fingers!
Not to sound repetitive but this is something I have also used every day since I bought it!! I did have some trouble with the staying power at first as I mentioned here, but using it with a primer and a setting mist has really helped and I've been loving it lots!
I bought this a long long time ago and then left it at home while I moved back to uni. Now I'm back I've rediscovered it and really like using it again! I put it in my hair while it's wet and it keeps the ends soft and easy to manage while I'm styling it. And it smells amazing! I'm a big fan of Aussie products and I may do a review on this one if you would like to see one!
I've also been loving watching Beautycrush's Youtube videos this month! Especially her recent video about shyness and social anxiety, I think it's really brave of her to make such a personal video and I'm sure a lot of people will be able to relate.
So five years ago yesterday, when we were just teens, my boyfriend said 'Will you be my girlfriend?' and I said 'Yeah alright then'. And to celebrate this occasion we spent the day together in Westfield London, did some shopping, had a nice meal and then got a DVD for the evening (which we didn't realise was actually in Polish with English subtitles, how cultured of us!) My boyfriend very kindly put some money in a card for me and I bought quite a few bits and bobs, and got some good bargs that I will tell you all about here! :)
I have jumped on to the bandwagon and got one of these basket bags from Zara. Not the cheapest bag in the world at £39.99 but I love it, it's really sturdy and big and I will be able to fit all my uni stuff in it come September.
Next up, I bought myself this month's Cosmo, and with it came a very cute little miss guided nail polish in a very pretty hot pink colour! I shall be reading this in a little while with a cup of tea :)
I've been toying with the idea of putting some pink through my hair and when I saw this I had to get it! It's comb in pink rose hair dye which washes out, so perfect for my experimentations! I bought this for £6 Urban Outfitters, but I'm pretty sure they sell this in Topshop too! Can't wait to use it, I shall report back!
Also from Urban Outfitters I got this really pretty sheer polka dot peplum top. It was only £10 down from £35 so let's face it, that's a barg! There was only a Medium left which is a little bit baggy on my but I pulled my waist belt around the middle, just above the peplum bit and it looked great so I had to get it!
This new Benefit foundation, Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow, has been all bloggers everywhere have been talking about and I fancied a piece of the action! I have heard mixed reviews but I think that it probably differs between skin types and for me personally, this sounded like just what I need. The Benefit makeup artist matched me to the shade 'Honey' and I really liked the dewy effect it creates! I am wearing it again today and I'm already falling in love with it!! A full review is on its way once I've tried it out properly.
Now I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to piercings and tattoos and the like, so any way I can cheat these looks, I will! These Ear cuffs were £6.50 from Topshop, which I thought was actually quite good value considering you get four in a pack! They are so cute and look really nice with hair up or just clipped back!
This beauty was in my Wish list last week and when I saw it in real life in Topshop, I loved it even more! It was £8.50 and I got 10% student discount so only paid £7.65!
When I buy my lunch for work at boots most days, I accumulate lots of No7 vouchers! So I put them to use by buying this Beautiful Skin Eye Makeup Remover which was meant to be £8.50 but with the £5 off I got it for £3.50! Definite barg. I used it last night and it took my eye makeup off really well, so I may do a review on this when I've used it a bit more.
Also with a No7 £5 off voucher I got myself this Concealer brush for £3 down from £8! I am yet to use this so will let you know how it goes!
Also from Boots, I picked up this Bourjois Nail Polish Remover because I have heard a lot about it on blogs and Youtube and wanted to see how it worked! I took my nail polish off with this last night and really liked it! It's really easy to use and saves a lot of time and cotton pads and was only £4.99!
I ranted and raved about this product in my Tea tree Must haves post and this is the third time I've repurchased this Skin Clearing Lotion from The Body Shop. It's amazing, it does wonders for my skin and I'd really recommend it! But It is £7 for only 50ml and it goes quite quickly!
I've read a lot about Lush's Toner Waters and wanted to try them so I went in store and spoke to the shop assistant who recommended either this Eau Roma Water or the Breath of Fresh Air one for my skin type. I decided to get the smaller bottle of this for £3.75 to see how it went and perhaps when this runs out I'll also try the Breath of Fresh Air!
I also went ahead and got the Comforter Bubble Bar from Lush. I have read lots of good reviews about this product and really wanted to try it and when I smelt it in the shop, my mind was made up! And although it is quite steep at £4.15 it can be broken into 5 pieces for 5 different baths so really that's quite good value for money.
Saving the best barg for last, I went to the models own bottle bar and discovered that they were doing an offer where you could mix and match any 3 nail polishes for £12 and then you also get a free gift! You could choose out of a nail art pen and the bubblegum nail polish and as I already have enough nail art pens I chose the polish! (as if I don't have enough of those too!) So four models own nail polishes for £12 is good going I say!
I also ordered this beautiful Maxi Skirt from Topshop online when I got in, as they didn't have my size in store and I'm soooo excited for it to come!
That's all for my Haul! (see what I did there!) Hope you enjoyed the read!
