May Favourites 2017

Hello,

I am so happy May is done, it’s always a bit of a dreary month for me because of exams and revision… two of my least favourite things. These are the main reasons that I haven’t tried many new products or been shopping much! Hopefully that will change from June and I can now shop like crazy in the summer… or just browse online haha! Anyways, here are a few of the different things I have been enjoying throughout May:

• Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Brick in Gold Bronze: I wasn’t completely sure whether to include this because I think it has been discontinued 😦 I bought a while ago, so I probably shouldn’t be using it for much longer haha! This bronzer shapes your face and gives you a natural sunkissed glow- which is what I am after. Looking online I have tried to look for similar bronzers to try and apparently Bobbi Brown does a similar product and so does Revlon, but I haven’t used them myself.
• Bourjois’ Radiance Reveal Concealer, £7.99: I think this concealer does have some hype surrounding it, so I wanted to give it a go. I actually bought it a couple of months ago but haven’t used it much until this month. For me, this concealer works best under the eyes to disguise those bags… which have been particularly large throughout May! I would definitely recommend this if you want an under eye-concealer, I think it is a bit too brightening on blemishes on my skin though.
• Soap and Glory’s Peaches and Clean Deep Cleansing Milk, £8: This cleanser is one of my favourite skincare products EVER. I am still using my usual skincare routine but use this either when I am feeling lazy, with just moisturiser afterwards, or to cleanse before I start the routine when I have worn make-up. It has quite an immediate effect on the appearance of the skin and really gets cleans out my pores.
• Louise Pentland’s story times: Obviously Louise doesn’t need any promo or anything, I just wanted to add this because I have really enjoyed her LP story times that she has been posting on her main channel throughout May. These stories actually make me laugh and feel better about my own embarrassing life haha! If you don’t usually enjoy Louise’s content then give these a try, they were a lovely distraction from revision!
• One Direction’s solo music: These boys are ALWAYS a favourite, whatever the month. BUT this month everything has changed as a lot of them have released more solo material this month. Some highlights are Harry’s album (favourite songs are ‘Kiwi’ and ‘Two Ghosts’), Niall’s new single ‘Slow Hands’ is very catchy and even Liam’s ‘Strip that Down’, which is a different sound to 1D’s usual, has been playing on repeat! I really love all their music and it is very diverse I’m sure you’ll find at least one song you will enjoy!

I hope you have enjoyed reading through my favourites and will consider giving some of them a go! Feel free to comment any of you favourites below or any bronzer recommendations- as my favourite has been discontinued!

Hope you have a lovely June,

Amy💖

Blushing about… Netflix

Hello!

I wanted to start a series called ‘Blushing about…’ where I discuss different products, things or places that I have been loving recently. To start it all off I wanted to go with one of my favourite things… NETFLIX! I did question whether I would have anything to offer on this topic because my suggestions might seem unoriginal but I think this proves what shows and films are really worth the hype. So grab some sweet treats and delve into one of these new worlds:

Pretty Little Liars (7 series, with 10 final episodes being released in April!)

This is my favourite series on Netflix at the moment, I love it and CANNOT wait for the final episodes. Most of the characters are really likeable and the PLL crew really are friendship goals, just check out their instagram’s for proof! Personally my favourite couple is Hanna and Caleb who’s relationship takes a surprising turn once the show moves five years into the future! Honestly, this is a must watch for any chick-flick/ thriller loving person because it had the perfect balance of tension and romance without being too scary.

The Crown (First series, with more coming soon)

I finished this in about 3 days and I have no regrets. If I had started it earlier on day one then I could have done it in 24hours, which really would have been an achievement. This, for me, makes it obvious that it is a great show because it was so gripping! I was sceptical about the series because people kept telling me to watch it but it sounded too historical/ educational for me. However, I was wrong. Whether you already love the Royals, know nothing about them or think  you know everything then you should watch it all the same. It follows the Queen from her marriage to Philip up until during her reign, and their relationship was one of the main reasons for this becoming a favourite of mine. Gotta watch if you love period dramas and just easy-going shows!

One Direction: This is Us

This is a controversial one I know! But as a firm lover of One Direction from the age of 12 I couldn’t ignore this one. Yes, I have it on DVD too and I know how sad/ embarrassing that is to admit… but I LOVE THEM. There, I said it. I won’t pretend like I love this for the cinematography or gripping storyline. I just love it for the boys, the music, the memories and the feel good feeling it leaves you with. Definitely one to watch if you’re feeling down and need a pick-me-up!

Let me know any suggestions for your favourite things to watch on Netflix, I’m always on the hunt for a new series! I am currently loving The Vampire Diaries but only on the first series so thought it was too early to class it as a ‘favourite’ just yet.

Enjoy,

Amy💖