A Belated July Favourites

A bit of background

Feel free to skip ahead, but i feel like i should explain my absence from the beautiful world of blogging. Basically over the summer (im currently at uni but their summer holidays are from may to october - VERY long!) i managed to get myself a much needed full time job. Afterall, makeup doesnt grow on trees does it? So anyway, it was the most un-girliest job EVER, and meant i was getting up at 4:30am some days, and not getting in until 11pm some nights. This left little time for blogging, however i have now finished my time there, and will now be back to my usual daily posts - i have lots of things planned!

July Favourites

Maybeline Dream Satin Liquid in Ivory  £7.99 - here

I actually bought this some time ago (the packaging is now slightly different), and at the time it dried out my skin, however all this gorgeous weather has cleared up that problem, and this is now an absolute dream

NYC Colour Wheel Face Mosaic in Bronze Glow £3.99 - here

This month ive been trying to lessen my layers, so ive been using this as a powder AND bronzer, and it does the job perfectly!

17 Instant Glow Shimmer Brick £4.99 - here

This has been my all time favourite discovery this month. The camera really doesnt pick up the shimmmer in this, but ive been using the top shade as a highlighter. Its the perfect summer product

Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner - shade unknown

I recieved this in my GlossyBox a fair few months ago, and started using it because i didnt want to waste it - but ive actually found i really like it! The only downside to this is the shape - it doesnt fit into my makeup bag, which can be really awkward for travelling. Other than that, i really like the way it brightens up my eyes, in a subtle, natural way.

Maybeline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Mascara £8.19 - here

This mascara is probably my all time favourite - its AMAZING. Its just about dried up now, but i will most definitely be repurchasing this. I get this from a random shop called Discount UK for £1.49 - a complete bargain! This mascara makes my eyelashes incredibly long with tons of volume, i really cant praise it enough!

Elf Professional Blush Brush £12 (part of a set) - here

I never really include brushes in my favourites, as i tend to overlook them, but theyre a vital tool arent they? I love the angle of this blush, its perfect for getting that 'sweep' across the cheek, and its a really good tool for highlighting too.

Soap and Glory Mighty Mouth Hydrating Lip Balm £8 - here

I wouldnt really class this as a lip balm, id say its more of a gloss. Its quite heavy, you might even go as far to say its sticky. The colour is really quite natural when applied, but then it seems to brighten, although its still pretty natural. Ive been wearing this as part of my summer makeup routine, and i wont be stopping anytime soon!

Primark Necklace - £1.50

This was a nifty little find, and i cant stop wearing it, it goes with everything, and ill continue to wear it til the cows come home. Or my neck goes green.

The Body Shop LOVE ETC... Eau De Parfum £14 - here

Ive had this since the beginning of the year, but ive mostly used it over the summer as its really sweet and fresh fragrance. Its also good for travelling as it comes in 30ml. It lasts all day, and i just cant get enough of this!

Lip Smacker in Coca Cola £1.50 - Primark

Ive been using this before i apply my makeup everyday just as a base and to hydrate my lips. It lasts much longer than that though, and ive since been applying it through the day (it looks similar to vaseline when applied) for a really natural lazy day look.

So there are my favourites for last month (July) and i know there arent that many typical summer products in there, its because thats coming in a different post ;).

Also.....

Arent these the most hideous pair of shoes youve ever seen?

Looking at everyones monthly favourites, they tend to be items that people have used the most during that month right? Well ive worn these most days this month, so do they count? I had to wear 2 pairs of fluffy bed socks as they were so big, and i had to clomp around in a most unladylike fashion.

Luckily, i will never have to wear these again, and i cant wait to see the back of them, but i thought id give you a little chuckle :)

xxxx

My Lip Balm Collection

Like my body butter post, this post is also inspired by this cold weather we've been having. Like a lot of girls, my lips need extra care throughout the winter months, and i have sooo many lip balms, I'm never short of something to grab. So lets get to it.

I got these for my 19th birthday, and i LOVE them, i don't know why i haven't used them more! They smell amazing, and the packaging is really stylish. The one on the left is Powder Pink (942) and the one on the right is Bare Minimum (963) . 

You can buy these here

Vaselineeeeeee. Everybody owns vaseline don't they ! The reason i have so many is because i received the big sized tin with 4 vaselines inside as a gift for christmas.

These are my most recent lip balm purchases, and they're really similar to the Sleek Put Polishes. I love anything themed, and these love heart lip balms had me sold straight away. I would've got them all but they had sold out!

You can buy these from Superdrug, but hurry because i believe they are limited edition!

My boyfriend knows me very well, and got me this vitamin water lip balm in Fruit Punch on his lunch hour when they came free with vitamin water. The smell is AMAZING, and its SPF 15, so ill be sure to wear this everyday during summer!

I got the Burts Bees lip balm off ebay, so it was really cheap - but i can't decide about this one. Its really thick, so you have to apply a decent amount of pressure for it to actually go on. Its so minty, and i don't know why, but its really nice to apply just after you've brushed your teeth!

I got these free with my Boots points in the January sales. I don't know what make they are, but all the products from this range are a fairground/circus theme? Maybe that helps! They smell great, but its a subtle smell, which is really nice for daytime.

These are all Bodyshop. Ive had these for quite some years now, so ill maybe throw them away soon. The Passionberry (left) and Strawberry (right) smell just like they're supposed to, but the Guarana lip balm in the middle absolutely blew my socks off! The smell is so nice, i don't even use this much anymore, i just smell it. Its so fruity and refreshing, i wish i could describe it better but there aren't really any words!

I got this Bodyshop Shea Lip Butter free at christmas as part of an offer, and it hasnt even been used. I figured i may aswell use up a few things i already have before i delve my finger into another! The w7 pina colada is one of my favourite lip balms, purely because pina colada is my favourite drink. I only use this throughout the summer, purely because it makes me feel like I'm on holiday! The far right lip balm is a random i got in a set, and although i haven't actually used it yet, the papaya and mango smell is lovely.

These are randoms from Primark i got in a set a few christmas ago, and i haven't really used these much, but i am going to, purely so i can use them up and throw them away. The packaging is probably the best part about these, and the dainty little pots actually look decorative on my dressing table.

Just Pink by Next is my favourite lip balm of all time. It tastes gorgeous, and the subtle shimmer i leaves on your lips is beautiful. I will most definitely repurchase this (i think its around £2)

The lip balm on the right is a random which i got in a set when i bought a bag. I can't think of the brand, its on the tip of my tongue - maybe someone can help me out? Anyway, i haven't really used this as its completely odourless, which is slightly boring!

These are from Primark, and were £1.50 each, however they're currently on offer for £1. I love these, purely for the taste and smell. The only problem is the screw is a bit temperamental, and I've had to throw a couple away simply because it stopped working, yet i still continue to repurchase these!

I don't even want to use these because i don't want them to run out! They smell just like the cocktails they are supposed to be, ill probably end up eating them at some point.

And finally, this is from the Bodyshop, and smells just like christmas. Its also quite thick, which is perfect for winter months!

So that was my lip balm collection, thanks for getting to the end! Since i started to write this post, the sun has come out and the weather has begun to get warmer.

 Typical.