May Favourites

Last month I really did try to get a draft set up for an April favourites post but I just didn't get round to it, I thought instead that I would write a mid-may favourites as not to get behind on my blog.


Hair and Beauty Favourites

I have been obsessed with my Bobbi Brown Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick that I got from my sister at Christmas. I use a little bit of this every day to highlight my cheek bones and it gives such a gorgeous glow. Its even nice to use as an eyeshadow replacement for a golden goddess look! I get so many compliments when I wear this and really recommend it, trouble is it's a Christmas edition so they don't sell it any more! 

Speaking of golden goddesses, I am a fake tan fanatic much to my boyfriends dismay! I never like to look too dark though so whatever I buy I always get the light or medium shade, never go dark! This St Moriz Mousse is just the best! Its cheap, it lasts ages and gives me the best glow. I tend to reapply once a week and usually do it in the evening using a mitt, then I shower in the morning and all the residue washes away leaving a really nice glow behind.  I find if I use this method it wont give me splash marks if its raining or when I was my hands. The tan usually lasts a good 3-4 days.

This months hair favourite has been VO5s Strong Hold Hairspray. Where it is getting warmer outside I prefer to have my hair up in a bun instead of around my neck and shoulders and as I have a lot of layers I tend to get a lot of fly-aways and strands that fall out. This monster can of hairspray works wonders and keeps my hair in place all day long. It also brushes out really easily so I don't have to wash my hair that night and can wear it down the next day, I don't usually find that with a lot of hairsprays.

Favourite Food

I have been making sweet potato fries a lot recently. As well as being healthier than your usual french fries they taste so yummy! If you season them with a bit of spice and drizzle with olive oil before cooking they'll be crispy with a nice kick. I usually have these with chicken breast and veggies after I finish at the gym. I do want to do a recipe post on these in  the future but where I am moving house very soon all kitchen utensils are packed away and we're living off ready meals!

Favourite Book

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. 

   I picked this book up a few months back when there was a deal in WHSmiths. It was in the top charts so I thought I would give it a try as when I read the back it sounded very mysterious and exciting. The plot (without giving the story away) is a young woman, Nella (short for Petronella) moves to Amsterdam in 1686 to start a new life with her husband. As a wedding present her husband gifts her with a cabinet-sized replica of their home. Nella seeks out a miniaturist to help furnish this house but their creations seem to be predicting their future and somehow holds their fate. The book was gripping at times but the story overall was very slow moving, I personally feel the characters' relations could have gone deeper but all in all I did enjoy this book and it was a nice read.

Favourite Youtubers

I have been obsessed with watching Shaytards vlogs this month! They are just the coolest family and so entertaining. If you haven't watched any of their vlogs before I really recommend you do! Its about a family with 5 kids living their life vlogging every single day and they're completely mad!

My Summer Holiday Wishlist

Now that I can finally start getting excited over a holiday, I am pre-empted to start my obsessive online browsing for my summer holiday wishlist.
I am the type to plan everything, I make check lists for packing and plan outfits for the daytime and evening. I like to have everything running smoothly as I have a perpetual fear of getting to the airport and realising I forgot something. I would like to write a pre-holiday checklist post closer to the holiday but for now here is what's on my wishlist all items are from New Look believe it or not!

I have found New Look sells clothes that are just to my taste and are really affordable. I have been looking for a comfortable, loose jumpsuit for a while now to wear in the summer with some wedges, and when I found this one I was so pleased its under £30, isn't  black (which is going out of the comfort zone) and military-esque. I think this jumpsuit will go really nice in the evening on a holiday where it's a bit cooler but you can still pair it with some nice sparkly sandals or tan wedges to glam it up.

I also LOVE the sunglasses. I am a big fan of big sunglasses, they just seem to fit my face shape really well as opposed to aviators much to my dismay. I am not one to spend a lot of money on a pair of sunglasses as I know I will end up chucking them in the bottom of my bad one day and they'll get forgotten about and crushed.

I fell in love with this floral jacket as soon as I saw it. I'm not really one for wearing blazers as they never provide enough warmth I find. But this blazer I feel will do nicely on a summers day when its not sweltering outside and I want to sit in the pub garden or even over a nice dress to attend a wedding! This would definitely go into the suitcase to chuck over the jumpsuit when the chill hits in the evening or even to travel to the airport over jeans and a white t-shirt!

The sparkly sandals pleased me very much. I definitely am considering purchasing these now not just for the holiday they're so pretty!. They don't have that in-between toe wedge that I despise! It always gives me a blister! These just look really comfy and perfect for strutting around the pool side in.

Speaking of the pool, the coral bikini is also something I really liked when browsing through the skimpy beachwear. I have never bought a bikini that has the high waisted bottoms. I have always thought these would suit my body shape but have always been dis-inclined by the thought of weird tan lines. I am considering buying one, we'll see.

The statement necklace also pictured above was also a must have on my wishlist. I love big chunky necklaces over a simple dress or top. My favourite colour is ice blue so this one really caught my eye!

The loose dress pictured is similar to other dresses I have bought before for a holiday, I like them to have a cover up over my bikini when I wonder down to the beach or pool and then you can throw it n when you go in for lunch. A lot of beach coverups found in shops are almost see through and not very appropriate for any other place apart from the beach. This dress isn't see-through so I am able to take it home with me knowing I can wear it again to a party or BBQ if I like.

I couldn't forget a beach towel, this one says "The sun, the sand, a drink in my hand" which is perfect because it is exactly what I want in a holiday!!

Last but not least is a pair of slippers I saw that I thought were adorable! They are unicorn slippers, not for a holiday of course but whilst looking I found these on New Look's website and I had to mention them! I am definitely putting these into my checkout basket for chilled out nights with a cup of tea and writing more blog posts for you lovely readers! I can't resist a good pair of slippers.

What's on your holiday wishlist?

Katie

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