April Favourites







Happy Wednesday my lovelies! We’re already over the hump of the week (thank god) and it’s only two more short days until the weekend, yussss! I can’t believe its already May- like where the hell did April go? (I swear I say this every month!?) But a new month means some new favourites to tell you wonderful lot all about, so without futher ado…

Metcalfe's Charity Popcorn & Nike Sports Bra

So my initial ‘New Years Resolutions’ haven’t been going too badly considering we’re nearly halfway through the year already, but one small little tiiiny resolution has slipped slightly: exercising. I go through cycles of absolutely going for it four-five days a week, then weeks where I genuinely do nothing but sit on my arse and eat too much dairy milk (sorry not sorry.) So, to get myself motivated I’ve invested in some new gym gear and I loved how offensively girly this sports bra was from Nike. It keeps my two lady friends all supported when going for it on the cross trainer plus when you have nice gym kit you feel inclined to go to the gym more, right? Thanks Nike. I also like the simple monochromatic version ASOS are selling online. 

Everybody knows that exercise and diet go hand in hand so to get my snacking little mits away from the Dairy Milk I’ve been going IN on popcorn this month. Popcorn is an awesome low calorie snack alternative to a chocolate bar or packet of crisps but it also gives you that sugar hit you’re craving at 3/4pm. I’ve been reaching for Metcalfe’s Skinny Popcorn and in particular their Charity Sea Salt popcorn recently. For every packet bought a certain amount goes to a Children’s Cancer Charity and they’ve raised over £30,000 so far. Snacking sensibly while doing your bit for charity? Yes please.



Brighto

Oh Brighton you really are wonderful. Last weekend I popped down to Brighton for the weekend for the most wonderful bank holiday break with my best friend Molly. I think there is something about being near the sea that makes everyone super chilled out and happy- or maybe it was just me enjoying my 99 with a flake a bit too much…. If you ever get the chance to pop down for the night or even the day please do so- you won’t regret it! From chilled out cafes to the some of the best vintage stores I’ve been to in a while Brighton is quickly becoming one of my favourite places within the UK. I’m in the process of putting a little Brighton guide together so keep your eyes peeled!



ASOS Turban & Garnier Micellar Water

Apart from this weekend where the weather was absolutely beauuutiful the weather in April has been pretty awful. So awful that I frequently had to dig out a hat to save my crazy hair being ruined by the awful windy rain we had going on for a while. I picked up this turban from ASOS just before Amsterdam as I was a bit bored of constantly wearing beanies and I’ve been wearing it a lot throughout February. It provides a bit of a hat wardrobe update plus it comes in now at £6 in the sale. Baragin.

Let’s be honest, nobody really likes taking their makeup off… I’m all about really looking after your skin but there are days where I just cant be bothered to cleanse, exfoliate, buff, brush, scrub my face and I want any easy solution that’s still good for my skin but gets the job done in one. I’ve found this little miracle: Micellar Water. As someone who’s got super sensitive, oily skin oily thats prone to breakouts I didn’t think this would work when someone recommended it to me but I was so wrong. I haven’t had any breakouts since using it, it takes all my makeup off with a trusty cotton pad (even stubborn mascara) plus it makes my face feel super fresh after use. Maybe the ‘water’ in the name indicates that it's not overly heavy but it doesn't block up my pores or feel as though I’m adding more unnecessary chemicals onto my skin like other removers have previously. I’ve never really used Garnier products and I'm quite impressed with this one, plus at only £3 a bottle it’d be rude not to have a bash using it.



Beyoncé Lemonade

How can you talk about April without mentioning Queen B and Lemonade? What can I say; she’s killed it again. Admittedly if you’re looking for a Beyonce album that’s full of catchy RnB inspired sound this maybe isn’t going to be the album you’d reach for- B’Day has that covered- because Lemonade is more of an experimental sound. It’s an album that is more expressive about her feelings, attitudes and opinions and less about providing smash hit singles. My favourite songs on the album are the country inspired Daddy Lessons and the sassy and empowering Freedom. (You can't help but do you're best strut/walk when it's playing.) A round of applause for Queen B… I guess when life gives you lemons….



Daily Journal & MIPOW Mirror Portble Charger

Starting a new job means getting organised. I’m a serial planner and like to know what I’m doing everyday, every week and every month so nothing has made me happier than this marble journal from Urban Outfitters. As you can tell from my blog and flatlays I’m a sucker for marble print so this baby was irresistible. It’s helping me keep organised with what I’m doing as each page includes notes, to-do lists and a mini schedule to keep me on track. Plus it's completely Instagrammable. Winning. 

Weirdly enough my mum picked this up for me this month. I think its part of a mums (and dads) DNA to worry about where their kids are and as she put it ‘now that bloody phone of yours won’t die and I won’t panic about where you are and if you’ve got any battery.’ Cheers muma. Anyway, I haven’t ever been bothered with the whole portable charger thing because I didn't want another thing to carry but this is on a whole new level. It provides a full charge, is easy to carry around in its little purple pouch, relatively light but most excitingly, it’s a portable mirror. Gone are the days of panicking if you’ve got lipstick on your teeth and you forgot your compact- the MIPOW saves the day both for beauty and practicality purposes. It is a little on the pricey side compared to other chargers but it's been so highly reviewed- plus the handy pocket mirror- make it well worth the money.



Social Channel of the Month: @juniperfoxx

Okay, so normally I mention a blog that I’ve been loving in particular but oh my god this Instagram was too good not to share. Ladies and gents meet the wonderful Juniper who has lived with her owner from the moment she was born and is now a full-fledged member of the family. She is the most loveable little fox I have ever seen… She’s often pictured wearing a floral crown or with bubbles on her head, taking mid day naps with her owners and has a little smile that would make any heart melt. Her Instagram is a little fox haven that provides plenty of  ‘awwww’ moments but also provides a bit of an education with the posts of her loving owner writes about, including ups and downs of having a little foxy friend. @juniperfoxx you’re doing the fox community proud and melting hearts worldwide.  Especially mine.


Quote of the Month

'Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire' 
-Unknown

Happy beginning of May my Angels and I hope your Wednesday isn't too terrible. (If it is you should definitely look up @juniperfoxx... Just sayin'...) I've got some posts scheduled in for the end of this week so pop back and see what else I've been up to, but until then I hope you've enjoyed this post and it's brought you some new inspiration!

Have you guys tried any new products this month that I should give a go?

A x


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