March Favourites

Happy Monday fun day my Angels! As previously mentioned, I’ve been a bit s**t with posting towards the of March/early April and there isn’t a better way of getting back on track than with a good ol’ monthly favourites. I picked up a few wonderous little products throughout March that I thought you guys would love, so without further ado, lets get going!

Mercury Glass Jar Candle, Anthropologie 

Much to my bank balances' dismay, my addiction to candles doesn’t seem to have subsided yet. This is the new addition to the Alex candle collection from Anthropolgie. I won’t lie, the blue candle with rose gold gold tint and lid were what attracted me to it in the first place but the really summery fresh scent that this badboy gives off is the ultimate bonus. It’s got a slight tropical fruit scent to it- sugared oranges, lemons and limes in the ingredients somewhat prove that- but it's not too sweet that it becomes too sickly. It has just the right amount of sweetness and the fresh undertone makes it the perfect Spring scented candle. Anthro, you did good guys… 

every.day.counts Moleskin Journal 

I picked up this little beauty while I was with the boyf in Amsterdam back in February. I think coming from a background of endlessly mind mapping ideas and creating random sketches I have a bit of a love affair with a good ol’ notepad. In general I’m a sucker for stationary but there's something so satisfying about having a really lovely notepad to jot down ideas and I think it makes me more organised as I enjoy writing in it and keep track of things. This is my new notepad addition (not that I really needed any more…) that I picked up from the brand every.day.counts. Admittedly I didn’t buy it for the branding but merely because I loved the statement on the front- it sends a positive message whenever I pick it up that helps to keep me motivated and working hard. Plus, with Moleskin products you know its going to be good quality- the leather cover feels amazing (equally the smell is just as satisfying) and since starting my new job I’ve somewhat enjoyed notetaking a bit more- as lame as that sounds! Love. 

Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig

I was recommended to read this book by a friend and I am so glad I took her advice to buy it- it has helped to develop my own understanding of mental health so much more. Haig’s purpose of this book isn’t to define what anxiety or depression is, but it’s merely a space to articulate his own experience. It makes me wish there were more Andreas in the world and it gives a voice to those who find that words escape them. I honestly don’t think there is a single person who would not benefit from reading Reasons To Stay Alive- it made me both laugh and cry with its mix of both wit and tenderness. If you buy one book this year please let it be this one, Joanne Harris said ‘Sometimes depression can be like falling into a wordless pit. Matt Haig finds the words. And he says them for all of us.’ He absolutely does and I am extremely thankful that I picked it up this month. 

Barry M Gelly Nail Polish in Almond

I think recently with the change of weather and it now being officially Spring I’ve put away the deep reds and purples in favour for a more natural nude nail polish. I’m normally one for bright oranges or pastels but I think going into more of an ‘office’ job I’ve had to maybe bring it down a bit so I’d been using the Barry M Gelly polish in the colour Almond a lot last month. It makes my nails look naturally longer plus in general the Gelly collection seem to last a lot longer than other high street polishes I’ve used. It's simple but adds that manicured elegant touch, it goes with all outfits and is a great colour if you’re normally not one for going for brash colours on your fingertips. 

Naked 3 Palette by Urban Decay

In all honesty, I’m not going to talk about this very much… You've heard it all before. We all know how wonderfully pigmented and perfect the Naked Palette’s are so I won’t go on about their amazing pigmentation and longevity. In particular I’ve loved using the shades Buzz, Dust and Liar together to create a really fresh pink coloured eyes that really gets me in a Spring mood. 

Vanishing Cream moisturiser, Lush

You all know I’m a sucker for Lush. I trust their ethos, their products and ingredients so I always feel like they're a safe option when I'm in need for some products for my skin. I’ve recently ran out of my Origins Night-A-Mins moisturiser so I thought I’d pop into Lush for a cheaper alternative and this one didn't disappoint. As I have quite blemish prone oily sin this was the perfect for helping to balance out my skin levels but also keeping it moisturised and fresh throughout the day. I didn't wake up with that greasy layer in the morning at all. The scent has a hint of lavender, the consistency is fairly light which helps it soak into the face without leaving it greasy plus is also a really good base for makeup. At only £18 a pot- that lasts for ages I might add- I think this is definitely my favourite moisturiser to date and one I'll definitely be reaching for instead of Origins in the future.

Suede knotted Chocker Necklace, Urban Outfitters 

As someone who usually tends to go for a big chunky embellished necklace I wanted something a bit more minimal so I picked up this chocker from Urban. I didn’t previously think I used to like chocker’s but I’ve definitely been converted with this simple knotted necklace in a lariat shape. It adds a bit of a nineties vibe to whatever I'm wearing it plus it makes a nice change from always wearing a massive beaded necklace in favour of something a bit more dainty. 

Fishnet socks, ASOS

Pretty self explanatory but I’ve been loving wearing my fishnet socks recently- admittedly they were hard to photograph but I tend to throw them on with everything and they add just an extra cool touch to any outfit that I've got on. If you buy a pair make sure to pop on a pair of ankle socks first then the fishnets over the top to stop any snagging or hole making as you put them on. I also got these in a load of other colours.

Halterneck Top, Urban Outfitters 

I'd been on the hunt recently to find some really good staple crop tops to throw on in the summer with high waisted shorts and jeans, and this halter neck from Urban is perfect. I actually picked this one up in three different colours as I thought they were a great basic shape to have in my wardrobe ready for when the sun comes out and I love the contrasting colours of the straps and main fabric of this crop. I’ll be uploading a post soon where I wear one of these so you can see what they're like on, but they’re a good thing to add in your wardrobe if you want a more retro inspired cami plus the cross detailing on the back looks super cute under a sheer kimono.

Blog of the Month, The Minimalist Baker

 

If there is one place that I know I'll find a load of recipe inspiration, it's The Minimalist Baker blog. Dana creates the most delicious instagrammable food recipes that can be super healthy if you're on a health hype but she also covers some well earned sugary treats if you're in need chocolate fix. Her no bake nutty bars are a personal favourite of mine at the moment- I'm thinking of doing a blog post on this soon- and whatever food you're craving, you know that the Minimalist Baker is definitely the place to go to get a recipe for it. 

Quote of the month

'All glory comes from daring to begin' - Anonymous

So that’s it from me for today! I hope your Monday isn’t going to awfully- good news is we’re already half way through the day so that means we’re half a day closer to the weekend, right? Let me know if you’ve bought any of the products I’ve been loving this month and what you thought as I’d love to know what you think. 

Have you had any other favourite products in March that I haven’t mentioned and I should try? Happy Monday Angels!

A x