Birthday Haul (Belated)

Hello! So my birthday was at the start of July however I thought why not write a blog about some of the things I was given/ bought.

 I would just like to put out a disclaimer that this is not to brag, but to use this time to thank my family and friends. I also think it's really helpful to see what is out there when buying presents for other people or maybe just to buy for yourself whatever the occasion! I watched so many birthday haul videos on Youtube at least a month before my birthday so I know I can't be the only person who enjoys hauls and shopping videos.

Also, I won't be showing everything I was given and the items I am showing have no correlation to them being my 'favourites' as I loved everything I was given. The things I am showing are the things that I have out at the moment


Firstly,

I got this really cute lady bird windmill. I am a student and sometimes studying gets tough! And even if you aren't a student, sometimes things can get on top of you and it's just nice to have quirky little things to cheer you up sometimes. I have this on my shelf at the moment where I can see it and it has been a good 'pick me up' with all this rainy weather recently!  

Secondly, 

I got a set of three different lip balms with all sweet fragrances. At the moment I have opened the Sherbet one and I really love it! The product isn't very runny/creamy and is more of a gel...Hopefully I've described that enough for you to understand. You have to swirl your finger in the tub more than once which is great because you don't get too much of the product on your finger and don't have to wipe it off on your clothes or whatever you have handy! You also don't look like a child has been finger painting on you because 1) the product is clear and 2) you don't get too much on your finger as I have already mentioned! I've also found that this adds a nice shine to your lips and leaves them soft. I know people have different skin, but I find that many lip balms actually make my lips more cracked because of them being too water based....Or at least that's the only assumption I can make to why reputable brands don't work on me!  

Next is this set from Sanctuary Spa in the fragrance 'White Lily & Damask Rose'. I LOVE this scent. It's floral, which I like and find that unlike other products with rose in, these don't sting. Not sure if this makes sense, but I often get a pain in my nose with strongly rose scented things. The body lotion is nice and nourishing and I'm not fussy about my shower gel smells because if they smell nice, then I'll automatically like them. I also like the packaging which might be an odd thing to notice, but I just think they're really appealing to look at...I know, random right?

L'Occitane Eau De Toilette and matching hand cream. These smell amazing. I really like to keep some of my little eau de toilettes for special occasions and so miniatures are great to pop in your going out bag. All L'Occitane products I've had have been really good for my skin and I haven't reacted badly to them because they're very gentle and I know this is the same for other people who I know who've tried them who suffer from eczema. Some of their hand creams can be oily but these tend to be the more intense hydrating creams. This cream however soaked in really quickly which is ideal when going out as you don't want to have greasy hands!

I was given this watch and think it's great since it is wearable everyday. This is great for me since I'm trying to make more of an effort to wear more of my jewellery. The watch face has a brown/orange tone and the band as you can see is silver, which is great for me because I am definitely more of a silver lover than a gold lover (this doesn't mean I don't like gold but I just find it easier to wear silver). I like that the band is thin and I think it just looks smart (smart doesn't have to be boring). 

And last but not least is this fragrance from Sarah Jessica Parker 'Lovely'. I have been wearing this for years now because I am just so happy with it, so why change something that isn't broken! This doesn't mean I don't mix it up sometimes, but I always stock up and try to have a bottle of this in my room, whether I wear it or not. The bottle is rounded, clear with a rose gold tint so you can see how much spray you are getting or have left. The smell is floral, sweet but not over powering or sickly so I'd definitely recommend having a tester of that if you ever see it.

 Thanks again to everyone who made my birthday so special! 

Thank you for reading, hope you enjoyed it and there shall be another blog coming soon!

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June Favourites/ Recent Favourites

So yes, this is a favourites blog as the title suggests but I might not be doing one for every month hence the 'recent favourites' addition in the title. I don't often buy new things because I like to save up and splurge! I am also one of those people that like things over and over again, so it'd be really boring  if every month, my favourites were just the same as the previous months. However without any further ado.....FAVOURITES

Favourite Number One

Sandals! The weather has been all over the place in the UK, we've had thunder storms and grey skies or sunshine and blue skies, but whilst the weather has been nice, I've really enjoyed wearing my new sandals from Primark (of course). I am foot shy- by which I mean, I don't like people looking directly at my feet and although I'm sure nobody is standing staring at them, I still prefer closed toe shoes. However, in the summer months, I enjoy having this style of shoe, which has cut outs which allows me to show a little foot but keeps the majority of them covered. These are also one of my favourite type of shoe as I think ankle straps are so elegant and add a little extra something to a shoe, as well as support. I thought I'd go with a white pair because I liked them the most but if I remember correctly there was a black and a brown pair. Not sure on the price but I think they were around £8

 Favourite Number Two 

A nail polish- No7 Stay Perfect in Cheeky Chops

This product describes itself as 'Pigment rich colour, quick drying, ultra gloss finish'. I actually got this as a present but recently found it hiding in a drawer. I love the colour as it comes out a nice coral colour, very fast drying and although I do agree that it has a good pigment, I do need to apply two coats for an even finish. However, with that said, I have still been loving this item.

Favourite Number Three

A notepad. I use this to make lists and I have been making lists about EVERYTHING. I love the size of it, as it's big enough to be substantial enough to feel important, but not too big that it's A4. I also really like the fabric cover, with the cool patterned design that makes me want to write in it! I've liked making lists recently because my memory is rubbish so I like to have what I need to know written down to remind me......also.....to be able to tick off things on a 'to do list' is a very good feeling.

Favourite Number Four

 Nike trainers- Grey. These are hi-tops so they're a bit different from normal style shoes but I still really like them. I do have one issue with them, which is the flimsy, sponge tongue that is not sewn up and so I am worried about the sponge inside ripping. That being said, I love how they look, I love the Nike design and they fit really nicely!

Favourite Number Five

Sunglasses

Tortoiseshell styled sunglasses from...yet again...Primark. I love these glasses because I like the style and I like the colour. That's all I can really say about them, since they're just your regular glasses but they fit my head well and don't give me bug eyes! 

Favourite Number Six

Frosted Cranberry Glitter Body Wash by Baylis & Harding

This smells lovely, lathers up really well and has glitter in it! The glitter isn't a horrible addition because it isn't tacky and found that this left a shimmer/glow which was really nice, especially paired with tanned skin. As you can see, I enjoyed it that much that it has all gone!

That's it for my favourites so far, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed!

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Primark + New Look Jacket Haul

Hello again! 

So whilst getting ready for summer I noticed that I needed some essentials, so if you enjoy reading about clothing then keep reading!

I'll start off with the one item that I got from New Look

I've been needing a jacket for a while, just one that is light enough for summer, but big enough to keep me warm against those chilly breezes. I got one from New Look for £19.99. I have a thing about the colour blue, as you will begin to notice in my other purchases. It's a navy blazer with one button, which I think will look great with anything, like black jeans or a light top.

Now onto the Primark purchases!

Vest tops £1.80

I feel the cold......Sometimes it's nice to have a little extra clothing on under a t-shirt and no-one has to know!

Workout socks x3 for £2

I am on the search for some trainers and figured that it'd be nice to have some white sports socks to wear with them. I also like to wear these around the house as they are nice and light weight and can sometimes get me motivated to do a workout!

Jeggings £7

I love Primark and I especially love their prices. I already have two pairs of these jeggings so I thought a third pair wouldn't hurt! They start to shrink after a time, but the quality in the fabric still feels great. Another bonus is that they fit me really well!

3 pairs of tights for £3.90

Well what can I say, these were a bargain and are defiantly an essential. Tights allow you to still wear your shorts, skirts and dresses even if the weather isn't boiling hot! Sometimes in the evening (talking more about UK temperatures) the weather cools off quite a lot. Also, after summer these will still be used so I thought that I couldn't let these pass.

Off the shoulder top £3

I've been loving the off the shoulder trend, but I'm not THAT fashion conscious and didn't think they'd suit me. However I saw this light navy/blue top and liked that it was a bit more casual and I liked the jersey material. I have quite boney shoulders so I was quite nervous to try this, but I've later found out that this trend can be for everyone, every size!

Flip flops £1

I've already said this word once, but  when I think of Primark I think BARGAIN
A pair of flip flops for £1......I can take these with me to wear around the pool, and then take them camping with me when I have a shower, I can wear these on days out.....So practical, inexpensive and I do love a bit of blue!

I hope you've enjoyed the read- I know these are all basic buys but they might inspire you to go out and grab some, or maybe remind you that you needed to pick up some of those last minute holiday buys!

Thanks for reading

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