Favourites

hello! today I'm going to be sharing my favourite things. I've included just about everything so hopefully there's something for everyone, enjoy!

first off I have my favourite trio:

1. miss sporty metal fluid nail polish - £1.99 

I love this nail polish, from when I first saw it I was drawn in by the unusual colours and it reminded me of a kind of grunge alien or an oil spill. When I put it on I wasn't disappointed as it stayed true to the colour it looked in the bottle. Not everyone's cup of tea but definitely mine. 

2. benefit "they're real!" mascara - £19.50

a bit on the pricey side, this is actually my mums but I love it! it really adds length and volume and makes your eyelashes look like you have natural looking false lashes on! It stays on FOREVER. This stuff is like cement but doesn't feel heavy at all. However it is a killer to get off, take that as a pro or a con!

3. loreal paris true match foundation in the shade vanilla rose - £9.99

I love this foundation. I got it a while back as the lady at boots told me it's very good for what I wanted. I had no idea about the hype about this foundation from makeup artists and beauty bloggers, I don't think she knew either. I've seen this featured in a lot of tutorials especially Lauren Curtis on YouTube. It has good coverage but feels very light and soft, like you have nothing on at all!

 4. Gilly Hicks hand and body cream - I have no idea how much this is but I remember I was surprised at the price as it was quite reasonable. I was expecting a lot for such a well known 'designer' brand. I'd say somewhere around the £10 mark but don't quote me. This smells gorgeous, very sweet, berry kind of smell. I love it because it's very moisturising and the smell lasts all day

5. Victoria's Secret body mist in pure seduction, red plum and freesia. - £11

this smells so fresh, sweet, berry smelling with some floral notes. I love the scent, it does last a long time but the the scent isn't as strong at the end of the day, and you can only smell it if your nose is literally on your skin and you think hard about trying to smell it haha. But I just love the scent so much and that's why it's here :)

6. paisley fabric shorts from primark - £4

recently I've been really loving fabric shorts and trousers and wearing dresses. I feel more free and comfortable than when I wear restricting denim jeans and shorts. With my "petite pear" shape body (I know, very exotic) my rather larger backside and thighs are very uncomfortable in stiff fabrics so I bought this. I love the colours and paisley pattern and it was only £4! good old primark.

7. chunky heeled, strappy leather shoes with buckle, new look - £25

I love these shoes. I don't really spend much money on shoes, even though I do love them, I tend to wear converse, wedges at parties and the odd flat now and then so I thought I'd venture out into the world of classy every day heels (I feel like a grown up oooh) and they're very cute and just the right amount of both edgy and girly, perfect.

 8. lace tassle kimono from Primark -£7

I'm loving kimonos right now along with everyone else and I just think they're the perfect accessory to any outfit, just gives it that extra oomph. This one in particular has quite a Kylie Jenner-esque to it which I love.

something a bit more random now at number 9. Nesquik chocolate milkshake powder. Recently I've been loving chocolate milkshake, I always have but I'm just rediscovering it. Especially tasty with a dash of cream. Yum

10. Checkmate by Malorie Blackman. 

This particular book is not my favourite, I love the whole Noughts and Crosses series but this is the only one I own. A very emotional, deep book about a world where blacks are crosses and whites are noughts. Noughts being the poorer, discriminated race and Crosses being the rich superior race. The racism tables turned upside down, a love story of a young cross; Persephone/Sephy, and a young nought Callum,the dangers of going against society, racism  and the difference of the classes. This is so gripping I just could not put them down. So emotional though I just can't bear to read it again! This series of books was mentioned in my first intro post. Seriously recommend. Please note it says at the back that this is not suitable for younger readers, and I agree. Contains strong violence and strong sexual references. 14+

11. AM - Arctic Monkeys

I've been loving this album. A grungy feel to it, very mellow at times and strong baselines throughout. My favourite songs are R U Mine, Why'd you only call me when you're high? and Do I Wanna Know. As my dad said "it makes me feel like I'm a sassy solider about to go to battle,  makes me want to kick the cat or something"  There you go! 

12. The 1975 - The 1975

Their debut album and I love it. Unusual sound, some very mellow, some make me want to dance. Very edgy/hipstery. My favourite songs are: Chocolate, Sex, Heart Out, She Way Out, Settle Down, Girls. 

Hope you enjoyed all of that! See you on Wednesday!

Peace Out Losers,

A x