Favourites of 2013

2013 is well and truly over and with that I've made some new make-up discoveries and also rekindled my love for old brands that I used to use. Looking back over 2013 and also some of my monthly favourite posts, I have put together my overall favourites of last year.

First I'll start off with Yankee candles, which has been one of my favourites of 2013. Towards the end of the year I rediscovered Yankee candles and just fell in love. I'm now pretty obsessed and have enough to keep me going for awhile! My favourite has to be Fireside Treats, it smell LUSH! At the moment I have a cold so can't enjoy this candle but will be burning it as soon as I get better!

Next is my MUA undress me too palette. I never thought much of it when it first came out and was hyped up. However I caved in during the year and have loved it ever since. It has really helped me to experiment with different shades and create different looks. I'm very much into my neutral shades so this palette is perfect and CHEAP! I'm actually in need of a new one as I'm hitting the pan on my favourite shades so may actually try out a different MUA palette.

Rimmel wake me up foundation and concealer had played a big part in my make-up rountine last year. I love the fact that the foundation is light on the skin and doesn't feel all greasy and heavy. Plus it's just the right coverage for me. Not to mention the concealer helps to brighten up my under eyes which is just what I need with my dark circles. I've repurchased both of them again this year and will continue to use them until I find another foundation and concealer that top them.

Revlon lip butters were so popular last year and I know why. They had some amazing shades and not to mention they were very moisturising and didn't dry my lips out. I have about 5 all together now and my favourite of them all is "Berry Smoothie". I love the shade, it's a pretty much everyday colour you can wear which is what I love. I don't think I've ever used a lipstick so much and may actually use it until it runs out which is a first!

Now before I started using L'oreal micellar water I was using basic make-up wipes not knowing that they were a sin with most bloggers. After hearing about this I had to give it a try and I loved it. I loved how it makes my skin feel fresh and clean not to mention the cheap price tag! I feel much better not using make-up wipes and I've noticed a difference in my skin. I've recently purchased some other L'oreal products so look forward to using them this year.

Last but not least is one of my favourite perfumes from 2013, Juicy Couture- Viva la Juicy. I used it loads last year and only have a tiny bit left now. I wouldn't say this is an everyday perfume you can use but more for a evening or special occasion. It's a pretty strong scent compared to other perfumes I have and is very sweet. If you have read my blog you will know I'm very much into my sweet and fruity fragrances. I look forward to seeing what new perfumes come out this year as I'm always on the hunt for new fragrances.

So that is the end of my favourites for 2013, It was hard picking my favourites as there are so many great products I have tried but these stuck out to me the most. I look forward to all the new products which may come out this year and hopefully some of them will be in my favourites at the end of the year.

What are you favourites for 2013?

October Favourites

So I'm late again with my monthly favourites post, but it comes around so fast! Anyway better late than never. I have to admit I'm struggling at the moment to do monthly favourite posts as I haven't really bought any products lately, and my favourites are the same as previous months. Would be a bit boring showing you the same items each month. Anyway I managed to gather up a few items that I have been using a lot in the month of October.

I've picked four items for October starting with Rihanna - Nude perfume which smells LUSH! I have to admit the bottle is pretty basic compared to other perfumes but who cares it's all about the fragrance! It's a very girly, sweet, fruity smell and I've had a few compliments say how nice it smells. I only got this in August and I'm nearly half way through. Show how much I use it! You only really need to use a little bit as I find it quite a strong smelling perfume.

Moving on to my next item which is my Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick -Iced Amethyst. This is a perfect A/W lipstick and I have wore it a couple of times. Normally I'm not into dark shades like this but it has a shimmer to it therefore not making it too intense. I'm still finding my confidence to explore different lipstick shades and wear them out and about. But I feel I can pair this lipstick up with a A/W make-up look and it will look perfect.

I've been really into Yankee Candles if you have seen my instagram you will noticed I've posted a few pictures. I really love Fluffy towel Yankee Candle, as it a clean, fresh smell and really put me in a relaxing mood. I love to light this candle after a long day at work and just sit watching TV or on my laptop with it burning. I'm definitely putting some more Yankee Candles on my Christmas wishlist this year!

Last but not least is my MUA Fashionista Double Take Baked Eyeshadow. It's a mixture of different shades of gold and when applied to eyelid it comes out in different shades as well. I practically wear this most days as it's so simple to apply and only means I have to use one eyeshadow instead of playing around with a few to create a look. I'm looking at getting some more eyeshadows from this collection.


So that is all of my favourites for October what are yours?

Septembers Favourites

I know I'm really late in posting this, but better late than never! September has been a busy month and I've been on holiday half of it, however I've gathered up some of my favourites and here they are.

John Frieda Full Repair - Shampoo and Conditioner
Last month I was kindly ask to review these products (here) I never thought that I would fall in love with them. I've noticed that my hair is a lot more healthy looking and feel great. Now I didn't take the shampoo or conditioner on holiday with me and could notice a difference, as when I got home my hair was in much need of TLC from the sun ect. So what did I turn to first to help me? These two products! Now I don't use these every time I wash my hair but I make sure I at least use it once a week to help revive my hair.

Loreal Paris Micellar Solution
Now this has been talked about by many blogger and I'm very much in love with it. Now before using this I used to use make-up wipes, I know *SCREAMS* not good. But I wouldn't turn back now. I've noticed a big change in my skin since using the micellar solution and I do feel bad now when I occasionally use a make-up wipe. It gets most of my make-up off and leaves my skin feel fresh, I've also noticed less spots as well which is a plus!

Maybelline Rocket Volume Express Mascara
I've been really struggling to find a decent mascara at the moment, as the few I have tried seem to come out on the applicator in big clumps and look horrible on my eyelashes. However after trying this and leaving it for a while I've now grown to love it! The applicator wand make it easy to remove excess mascara and it doesn't look thick and clumpy on my eyelashes. Although I'm still in the process of finding another mascara this one has been a favourite for September.

Maybelline Baby Lips - Pink Punch
After waiting and wanting to try baby lips for a while now I finally got my hand on one thanks to Boots in September. I didn't know what to expect after reading mixed reviews. But after trying it out for myself I like it. It wasn't amazing but I liked the fact it was like a lip balm with a hint of colour. Pink Punch has a nice light pink shade and is very moisturising. It doesn't last long, 1-2 hours depending if you eat and drink, but it's so easy to apply it doesn't really matter.

Non-beauty favourite

Laguna Beach, The Hills and The City Boxset

I got this for my birthday in August and I've been watching it ever since. I've watched all of Laguna Beach and now I'm on third season of The Hills. Although I used to watch this religiously on MTV when it was on years ago it nice to see it from start to end. I'm pretty addicted at the moment and Spencer is really annoying me, WHY Hedi WHY him!?

Anyway that is my favourites for September, what are yours?

August Favourites

Geez August has come and gone so fast. Which means another favourites post. Now I haven't got many products to show you in my August favourites post as most of them are pretty much the same as last months. Which would be really boring to show you again for this months. So take into account that and I'll show you this months new favourites. (I'm sorry if what I just said sounds confusing!)

So this month I have three main beauty/hair favourites and then two jewellery pieces which I'm in love with this month.

My first favourite of the month is my Tangle Teezer which I got in my Selfridges summer box a couple of months ago. I use this on my wet hair after having a shower and it really helps to get the cots out my hair compared to a normal brush. Plus it makes my hair really straight which means I don't have to use any straighteners.

Second favourite of the month is Loreal Paris Skin perfection Micellar solution. Before this I was using make-up wipes to take my make-up off and I know that it's not the best thing to use. Therefore I was looking for something to replace it, and I found this beauty. I've heard a lot about it off other bloggers and that it's the cheaper version of bioderma, so when I found it for just over £3 I decided to buy it and try it out. I have been using it for 3-4 weeks now and I love it. It makes my skin feel so much cleaner and my skin is a lot clearly with using it. Definitely not going back to using make-up wipes after using this!

My third favourite is Rimmel Stay Matte powder. Now I bought this to help hold my make-up into place due to the hot weather and also to help control shiny areas on my skin. I've noticed since using it my make-up stays on for a lot longer and although my skin does still shine it does cover it up for a couple of hours at least.

My last favourite of August are my midi rings! I know they are on trend at the moment and I have wanted some for ages. So when I saw these really cute ones in Dorothy Perkins I know I had to buy them. I got 4 for about £5 and these are my two favourites.

What are your favourites for this month?

July Favourites

I can't believe that July has gone and it's now August! What is happening guys? Anyway that means it's time to post my July favourites, and I've got four products this month that I have been using a lot of.

First product I will start off with is one I have used the most of all out of the four product shown, and that is my MUA undress me too palette. I'm a bit late on the bandwagon, but I love this product so much! I'm very much into my neutral shades and with this palette I can play around alot with the colours. I've had some compliments from family members on my eye make-up and I have this palette to thank for that. Also with the cheap price that they sell this for I think its an absolute bargain!

Moving on to Models Own nail polish in shade bubblegum . I've been using this a lot lately as I feel it goes well with the weather we have been having. I mainly use it on my toe nails to brighten them up when I wear sandals or flip flops. I recently used it on my nails as well when I went on holiday to the seaside. So it has been used alot in the month of July and will be continued to be used in the up and coming months.

Next is an old product which I have been using a lot recently and that is my Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten in Down to Earth. My mum bought this from QVC in a gift set ages ago and I haven't used it for awhile until now. It has different shades so depending on which side/part you use you can get either a more lighter colouring or darker, if that makes sense. As you can see I use the more lighter colouring as I'm quite pale. I would say this blush is more of a dark pink/ cranberry shade (I'm not the greatest at describing shades). I use this to give my face a bit more colour as I've said before I'm very pale and a lot of the time get asked if I'm ill, therefore this makes me look better.

Last but not least in my YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick in shade Peach Passion. I was very lucky to have won  this in June, and I'm in love with the shade. It's a lovely coral shade and goes well with my skin tone. I love how it just slides on and feels very soft and moisturising on my lips, not to mention smells and taste nice. It's a shade which I feel I could use all year around to brighten up my lip/face.


What are you favourites this month?

Favourites in June

So this month I found it hard to decide what my favourites would be for this post. I have used many products but some I've already mentioned before in previous favourites. However after looking through the products on my shelf I have picked four items which I have reached for the most in the month of June.

The first product I have been using a lot lately, well almost everyday is GOSH trio eye shadow. As you can see I have been using the top two colours the most, creamy white and a copper colour. Which when applied gives a shimmery look, which is nice as they are plain colours and with the shimmer it gives them a bit more of an edge. I sometimes blend the two shades together which also looks nice. I don't think it will be too long before this product will be in my empties post, as I do use it a lot.

My next favourite of the month is Dove deodorant - pomegranate & lemon verbena. I really love the smell of this and it's a lot different to the other deodorants I have bought. It's not too overpowering which is great and it has a fresh, sweet smell. I also like the fact it's the compressed can as it easier to carry around and great for my holiday. I have been reaching for this everyday as well because who really wants to smell sweaty?

I'm very in to my lipstick at the moment, mainly because so many bloggers have inspired me to use lipstick and try different products out. This month I have been using my Revlon lip butter in shade Wild Watermelon a hell of a lot. We have had some really nice weather and I think this shade is perfect for the summer. Also the fact it moisturisers my lips which is an added bonus as my lips easily get dry. I definitely will be use using this product in July, along with my other lip products.

Last but not least is Rimmel London exaggerate eye liner. I have many different eye liners but I love this one the most due to it applicator. I find it so much easier to use as I'm not very good at getting both eyes to look the same, this has helped me. I have been using this mainly on my days off work and I'm slowly getting better at doing my eye liner thanks to this product. 

What are your favourites this month? Have you tried any of the products mentioned?