March Favourites 2017

I literally don't know where March has gone, or even this year for that matter. It's all just flying past. The sun is also shinning whilst I'm writting this blog post, that makes me so incredibly happy and motivated! Anyway, on with my favourites, there isn't many beauty products this month, but more life favourites and things I can't actually take photographs of. Sorry if you do like beauty favourites more, BUT I do like to keep it real. I don't want to throw in a lipstick and pretend its been my favourite.

Paco Rabanne Olympea Intense EDP - You may of seen in my last post I was talking about the new fragrance from Paco Rabanne and it just wouldn't be  right be not mentioning it in my monthly favourites (sorry if you've heard enough  and are bored). Its just all I've been wearing, fragrance wise and really gives me summer vibes! 

LUSH American Creme Conditioner - I have been doing a lot of shopping in Lush recently. There isn't a Lush shop where I live, the closest one is around 45 minutes away. But this month I have been travelling to different places, so I've been stopping in different Lush shops (saddddo). But my mum got a sample of this hair conditioner, and I used a little bit of it. First off, the smell... is to actually die for. It's quite a thick conditioner so its great as a treatment or conditioner. I have been using it on the mid-lengths of my hair, and it just makes my hair feel so soft and smell so nice. 

Lee Stafford Purple Shampoo - This product is one I have actually been using for quite a while now. I have blonde hair, so I do tend to get some brassy tones in it, usually after I've just dyed it. But what this product does is actually cancel out those brassy tones. I have used quite a few different brands and variations of purple shampoo, but I would defiantly say the Lee Stafford one is the best, just for the pure reason it works the quickest. I only use this every other time I wash my hair, or once a week just because it can be quite stripping. 

Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes Hot Shots -  Can you tell I'm a Lee Stafford fan? Again, I have been using these for a few months now. You actually use these in the middle of your shampoo and conditioner. They are just a treatment which really gives you amazing results! You just foam it up, rub it all in your hair, pile it on top of your head and wait around 2 minutes (sometimes I leave it in a bit longer). Then you rinse and follow with conditioner. The results on my hair have been amazing, I recently had a hair dilemma, my hair was very very yellow after I dyed it and this just cancelled those yellow tones and made it more of a white blonde. 

Liverpool - This month I went to Liverpool to see my friend at Uni. I had a really good time, it was great to let my hair down and really explore somewhere different. I just wanted to mention this briefly in my favourites because it was a big part of March for me. If you did want to read some more about my trip or just see some pictures, click here.

Ed Sheeran 'Dive' Album - OOOOOMGGGG, I haven't listened to anything else this month, literally I have had this album on repeat. On the way to Liverpool this is all I listened too, and I just can't stop, I'm even listening it to it now! Every song is amazing, but my absolute faves are; Happier, Galaway girl and New Man. 

Broadchurch - I have super late to the band waggon here, because I am actually talking about the first series. I had a really chilled day, I popped it on because I have heard so many good things from friends, family and youtubers. I watched the whole first series in one day... I don't really do that very often. The last time I was this obsessed with a TV show was probably PLL. 

Beauty and the Beast - I went to the cinema with just my mum this month. I have never ever done that in my whole life, we have always been with other people, not just us. But it was lovely, and the film was amazing. Much better than I actually thought it was going to be. I am a bit skeptical when it comes to old classic films being remade. But I think it was beautiful, I have read quite a bit about Emma Watson playing Belle, I personally think she was amazing and played the role beautifully. It's such a must see film, so magically but has a gorgeous story just like the classic. 

TOWIE - Since series 1, with Mark, Arg, Lauren G, Sam... and all the others, I have always been a fan of this show. I know its probably a lot of s**t but I really do enjoy watching it. It's actually nice to get lost in someone else's life, drama and problems for 45 mins, haha! Series 20 or something ridiculous has started this month, hense why its in my favourites. If you want a laugh and something easy to watch, then give TOWIE ago. 

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Lush Haul

I went for a lovely little shopping trip with my mum the other day. I say little, I don't really mean little haha. My mum does actually share my love for Lush, so we walked in the door and it was honestly like we were just let lose of a lead... I must of gone around the shop around 6 times, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. Also, I have written a Lush post before, which was March 2016, how crazzzzy!

Cupid Bath Bomb - This is the one item I actually got from the Valentines collection. It screamed out to me, because it looks so pretty, the design is just too cute! I'm not too sure on the scent if I'm completely honest, but it looks nice so doesn't matter does it? Hm. 

Butterball Bath Bomb - Like I have already mentioned, this is my all time favourite Lush product EVER (bold claim). I actually got 2 of these, yeah I love it that much. It just makes your skin so soft. If you don't like any colour or you don't want anything too strong scented, this is just a fab one. 

Ickle Baby Bot Bath Bomb - This is one I know and love also. Its just a great bath bomb if you just want something in your bath that makes you feel relaxed because of the oils, its got lavender oil, sandalwood oil and chamomile oil in. 

Rose Jam Bubbleroon Bubble Bar - This one is a bubble bar, so you crumble it under the tap and it creates loads of gorgeous bubbles. I have never used this particular bubble bar, but I do love bubble bars in general. I have always seen this one, and just not picked it up, no idea why. But we have changed that now. I just love the sound of this one, its got lots of oils so I imagine it to be quite moisturising and again, the design is just the cutest. I'm a sucker for maroons haha. 

The Comforter Bubble Bar - This one was featured in my last haul, and its one of my absolute favourites. It smells like blackcurrent to me, and I just can't get enough of it. This one lasts me quite a few baths as well because I just crumble a little bit under the tap and its bubble galore. 

Never Mind The Ballistic Bath Bomb - I have never used this one either, so I don't really have too much to say about this one. But I just love the colours, pink and yellow just are so bright and I can't wait to use this!

Hand Dream Hand and Body Lotion - If you know me I have awful hands, they get so dry in the winter and I just wanted something that was hopefully going to help them. I thought Lush was a great place because they have all natural ingredients. So I didn't want anything to set them off, because certain hand creams make them go worse and go very red and sore. 

Popcorn Lip Scrub - This is just a classic product, a lip scrub is something that really does remind me of my childhood because I used to use this when I was a young teenager. I was tempted to actually get 'the kiss' which is the Valentines limited edition one, but I couldn't smell that one much at all (I did actually have a really bad cold - not recommended whilst being in Lush). So I went for popcorn because it smells amazing. I just rub it on my lips, lick away the excess and apply some lip balm. 

Cupcake Face Mask - This was actually my second choice in face mask because I really wanted the catastrophe cosmetic face mask but the store I was in didn't actually have any left in stock, but the lovely lady who served me gave me some samples of it. Cupcake did actually draw me in because of 1. the name and 2. it looks like chocolate and me, I'm a massive chocoholic. The lady did also say that cupcake is the closest to catastrophe cosmetic. So I do hope its as great as catastrophe cosmetic because that is amazing, its filled with blueberries and makes your skin so calm and soft.

Figs and Leaves Soap - This was really my mothers fault, because we were waiting for our samples and we were by the soaps and it just went a bit crazy haha. We smelt literally every one (with a cold, its hard work haha) but we loved this one. It smells incredible I literally cannot explain the scent, apart from its very clean. 

Honey I Washed the Kids Soap - Again, blame my mum. I really liked this one because its very soft and gentle. Its gentle enough to wash the kids (hence the name) and it smells quite sweet, which is really up my street. 

I mainly love the famous bath bombs that they do, they are fab. I've never found one I don't like. At the moment in Lush they have their Valentines collections in, however looking at my products now, I didn't actually pick up many, or just one actually. For me, I just love their original products so much. Butter bear bath bomb for example is just my favourite Lush  product, because it leaves your skin super soft!

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Lush Haul

Lush is a shop which I haven't got near me, so I either travel about an hour to get to a store, or do an online order. But I really don't like ordering from Lush, because of the delivery charges... please someone tell me if there is a limit to spend to get free delivery?! Cause I can't seem to find it, and they charged me last time. Anywhoo, stop rambling... I basically got some bits from Lush, enjoy my beauts!

The Comforter - Bubble Bar

I personally love this one, its pink and white and just reminds me of Ribenna. Whilst running the bath, just crumble some of this under the water and it creates amazing bubbles! (This one is amazing with the experimenter bath bomb).

Butterball - Bath Bomb

This one leaves your skin so soft, and is just amazing for an everyday bath. It also makes me so relaxed, not sure why but I love this one. I love all of them, but yano what I mean. It's also the typical Lush smell to me, if I think of Lush I basically smell Butterball. I did actually pick up two of this one, because I get through it so fast!

The Experimenter - Bath Bomb

This is the one which I love in combination with the comforter. Its got so many colours in, so in the bath... I will let you imagine, but all I can say is it's amazing. I don't particularly love the smell of this one, but I do love the colours.

Shoot for the stars - Bath Bomb

I got this one a while ago, and just haven't used it. But it looks so pretty, its got a shooting star going through it  and I just think it looks so magical. I'm not sure if this one is in the permanent range or not (sorry if its not).

Dreamtime - Bath Oil

This one is purple with a 'Z' on it, however mine has broken :(. This one makes my skin feel so soft and left my skin with a slight shimmer. Its got camomile inside, so it makes you very relaxed, you will have a deep sleep with this one!

Intergalactic - Bath Bomb

One of my absolute favourites, it looks amazing, smells amazing and I just love this one. I would recommend this one over any of the ones I have spoken about. I do love them all, but this is my favourite. When its dropped into the bath, the colours that come out are amazing.

Snow Fairy - Shower Gel

I got this one a while ago, because its part of the Christmas collection, so sorry for teasing you. But its just a must from lush, if you love sweet smells then you will fall in love with this. I do think the shower gels over all though are quite expensive, but they are gorgeous.

Herbalism Face & Body Wash

I love this stuff, it looks so scary when you open it because its a dark green and you do look like the Hulk when you apply it. But it does wonders to your skin, its great if you suffer with blemishes and you need a deep clean into your pores.

As you can see, I spent quite a lot and got quite a few things! But I do love Lush as a brand, and I do think there products are amazing. It's safe to say I have my baths covered for a while...

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February Favourites

I just need to take a moment, one moment, because we are in MARCH?! MARCH.

I will give you chance to shut your mouth... however, February has been an ok month, not much to report on really. I've just been working my but off, to try and get myself back financially from the Christmas splurge. I do have some very exciting news, which is that I am treating myself to a brand new car, which is arriving on March 1st and I am so so so excited ekjnsjhbkjz :):).

Anyway, to the favourites, there are a few products this month which I have discovered and a few products from the big shop I did from Boots last month. In these blog posts I will just be doing beauty favourites, so no random favourites really, unless you really wanna know the personal random stuff.

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Base

I have been loving the dewy/glowy look recently, because my skin has got drier over winter, I just love having a  dewy base. This primer comes out a white shade and blends in beautifully. I apply it just under the eyes, forehead, cheeks and chin (pretty much everywhere) I really adds to the gorgeous glowy skin. Also, I don't really know of a product from the drugstore that is an illuminating base, most of them seem to be matte or just pore erasers.

Maybelline Baby Lips Balm & Blush (innocent peach 01)

This is a great product, if you are lazy and like multi-use products. For me, I am lazy but I am yet to try it as a blush. But it is great as a balm for the lips. I apply it with my skincare so that my lips are all nourished and ready for the lipstick application.

Garnier Ultimate Blends 1 minute treatment

This is apparently new (it says on the bottle) but I know the ultimate blends has been out for a few months now, I have tried the red tubs of shampoo and conditioner, and if I'm honest I wasn't completely blow away, it was just a normal conditioner. So I got this treatment because it was from a different range. It is for damaged to dry hair, and just nourishes the hair. I only apply this on the ends of the hair, every time I wash it, which is every other day or every 3 days. I wouldn't recommend using this every day if you do wash your hair every day. But it smells gorgeous too, its got avocado and shea butter in.

Lush Herbalism Face & Body Cleanser

I used to have this product when I was about 15, because I got recommended it from a lady in Lush, I used to have really oily and spotty skin. I remember this helped a lot. So I was browsing Lush and I picked it up again, all those years later. I wouldn't say I've got particularly spotty skin now, but I just like the fact it feels like its doing good when I apply it to my face. I would say I use it once a week and a heads up it does make the skin go green and messy. All I do to apply the product is get about a 2 pence worth amount in my hand and apply a dash of warm water, then mix it together in my hand so it turns into a liquid and apply on my face. Wash off with warm water again. You do look a bit like the hulk, but its totally worth it.

Blanx White shock toothpaste

I know I said no random favourites, but to me this had to go in. Also, its not really random its just a tiny bit random. But this toothpaste is honestly amazing, it really does whiten your teeth. I saw results from the first time I used it and so did other people. You just use it as a normal toothpaste (well I did). It's about £5-00 too, so it's not overly expensive. So if you are looking for a new whitening tooth paste, give this one a go.

Theres my favourites for the month of February, hope you had a lovely month... and bring on the sunny weather (please) !!

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