April Favourites

Happy May guys :) We are now officially a third of the way through the year!

Last month I tidied things up and got rid of old junk and I now have a few new favorites of April, so here they are:

Maybelline Bouncy Blush in 'Pink Plum'

Spring has sprung along with some brighter, lighter spring make-up looks. I have started to wear blusher more in the sunny whether because I never really used it before. The color looks nice and spring-y and the blush is nice. There are some aspects of it that I find a bit annoying (personal preference) but since this is the only blush I own, I have been wearing it and I like the look it gives.

Lip Gloss

Again with make-up that is more for spring/summer, I have started to use lip gloss more. I think it just looks fresh and sunshine-y (my describing words are becoming made up now) and I am preferring the look they give in this sunny weather. The two that are shown are:

No.7 High shine in whisper - lovely shimmery pale pink colour (not sure why the swatch on boots website looks brown)!

Natural Collection Juicy lips in Vanilla - clear lip shine that I put over a colour to add glossiness. 

Butterfly Perfume - M&S

This perfume is absolutely lovely! It smells gorgeous and lasts well. I have the 10ml bottle but you can also buy 25ml and 90ml. I have only just bought it and I already love it! I like the packaging of the 10ml, just a clear glass bottle with a nice lid, but I can decide weather I like the packaging of the 90ml one or not! What do you think? (I really can't describe the smell but M&S say: 'This eau de toilette is fruity, fresh and fun with a sophisticated but not too serious twist. Fresh green notes of fruity apple, watery cucumber and zesty grapefruit drift to a smooth and delicate magnolia flower, rose and violet which are followed by a rich base of musks and amber. Fresh and feminine with a playful innocence.' ) 

Passenger - All the Little Lights album

I popped into HMV to pick up a DVD I wanted to watch and I ended up spending a bit too much money on music. I saw this album and wanted to listen to it as I love the song 'Let Her Go'. All of the songs on this album are lovely and his voice and songs are so inspiring and lovely to listen to. I think this album could be one of my all time favorites, I LOVE IT! 

Floral Wire Headband

This cute floral headband has wire running through it so you can style it however you want. It's perfect for spring and when you don't want to style your hair in anything fancy! I can't remember where I bought it but I have had it for a while now. 

Chocolate

It was Easter. Need I say more?

Hope you have had a great month and enjoyed my favourites post!

Have you tried any of my favorites? What did you think?

January Favourites

It's behind us! The worst month of the year is over, only to come again next year! Our bank balance is suffering, our skin is suffering, and our mealtimes are suffering (due to lack of yummy foods since Christmas), is there anything good about January?

Yes there is! It's the best month to start something new or set some new goals (and of course, try out all the lovely things you received for Christmas). Despite the weather (I live in England, need I say more?) I have been feeling quite motivated this month, I have stared to read more, cut down on sugary things, and try harder with work.

I am surprisingly happy with my January, and I have got a few things to share with you that I have enjoyed during January :)

Clarins daily energizer lotion samples -

The winter weather can be very harsh to our skin and I was on the hunt for a good moisturiser. When buying high-end products that I'm not sure are worth the money, I like to try them first.

 I picked up two different moisturiser samples, Benefit total moisture and Clarins daily energizer lotion. I will do a review of them both soon, although I liked them both, I think I preferred the Clarins one. It is a good, light but moisturising lotion that sinks in immediately and is great for in the morning. (I could only find the daily energizer cream  £21 and wake-up booster £16.50 but I'm sure they are as good/similar).

No.7 Eyeshadow £7 -
I received this in a No.7 set for christmas that contained four things. I stupidly threw away the packaging so i can't tell you what shade it was but I think it was sheer brown. (you may not be able to tell from the picture) It is a lovely shimmery taupe colour and I think it is quite similar to Mac satin taupe but since I don't own satin taupe I can't be sure. It is a lovely winter colour and is an easy all over the lid colour for everyone.

No.7 Extreme length extend mascara -
 This mascara also came with the set I mentioned. In the past I have had No.7 mascaras and not been very impressed by them, but I absolutely love this one. The brush is really good and gets all my lashes, and most importantly it doesn't clump and it makes my lashes look natural.

Estee Lauder Modern muse 30ml £44 -
Scents are extremely difficult to explain as I'm sure you will all agree, so I am not going try to explain it. Just read what the website says it is and if you get a chance, go and sniff it too. I collected this sample when I was getting the moisturiser samples. It is a beautiful, sophisticated scent and reminds me of an old perfume I used to have. I absolutely love it, the bottle is lovely, and the only downside is the price!

KT Tunstall Invisible empire crescent moon album-

I received this CD for christmas from my mum because we are both massive fans of KT Tunstall. This is her latest CD and if I had to pick a favourite song from it, it would have to be Invisible empire. KT Tunstall is my favourite singer/songwriter and please do have a listen to some of her songs as i'm sure you'll like them.

Guylian Chocolates -

Not completely going against what I just said at the beginning of the post, but yes, I have been loving these chocolates during january. The beautiful sea shell shaped chocolates are heavenly, and would make a lovely present, especially as Valentines day is coming up!

That is everything I have enjoyed during January. I hope you enjoyed this post and be sure to leave your january favourites posts in the comments so I can have a read of it!
The one thing that I would like to make better than January is the amount of times I post. I will try hard to post as much as possible, but sadly work can get in the way!