Well Spring has officially sprung, it's time for pretty prints and pastels to make their mark once again in the world of fashion and Instagram.
Spring is the most spectacular season, with dainty daisies popping up everywhere and the sun staying out longer. Spring always is the best fashion season too, I'm so excited to see the return of pastels and of course, Juju sandals and frilly socks makes me feel 4 years old again.
I have a lot of favourites this month, mainly makeup but no fashion items as I'm going to Ottawa and Toronto in a few days, so I'll be getting a lot of new items there, Brandy Melville and Forever 21 here I come (ooh sassy..)
Makeup Favourites
I've had so many makeup favourites this month from Benefit Minis to Balmi, it was hard to choose my absolute favourites!
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder- Shade 05 Silky Beige
My first favourite is Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, which is definitely one of the most talked about and best pressed powders on the market. This is a perfect powder for setting any foundation, concealer or BB cream and I've found it works really well and is not too heavy. I found applying it with my Real Techniques Blush Brush covers up any pores or spots but still gives my skin a natural look. I use the Real Techniques Blush Brush instead of the Powder Brush because I found that the Powder Brush is so large, it is probably too big for my face! What I would say is that this powder doesn't last all day and does tend to fade off, but for the price at £3.99 it is definitely worth it! It does Stay Matte but I wouldn't recommend this product for people with super dry skin, I have combination skin so it suits me but may not be ideal for everyone.
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer- Shade Soft Beige
This concealer is literally my favourite ever concealer and I love that it is very similar to the Wake Me Up Foundation, which is award winning. For me personally I prefer liquid concealers to cover up sticks, as when I have dry skin, a cover up stick is very hard to blend in. The only negative points about this product is that it does have a shimmer effect and can look quite glittery and also, if not blended in properly will appear quite orange! I would definitely recommend this though as it is not only the best liquid concealer I've used but also the best concealer I've ever used!
Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream in Medium
Maybelline is definitely one of my favourite makeup brands and after discovering this product I love them even more! Their BB Cream is much better than any other BB Cream and I love how there is two different types, Dream Pure for oily skin and Dream Fresh for dry skin. What I love about the product is that it is not only easy to blend, looks natural and it suits my skin tone, but is very, very long lasting. It is great for daily use as it is not as heavy as foundation but still covers up any flaws, you only need little concealer at a push when using this. BB Cream is my go-to product at the moment and Maybelline have done a very good job.
Seventeen Doll'd Up Mascara
When it comes to mascara, I don't want any clumps or uneven lashes so my mascara has to be just right. After seeing so many recommendations about this one, I had to go and pick it up and I don't regret it! I love Seventeen products as they are ideal for any teenager as they are not too heavy and bold and Doll'd Up is their best mascara by far, even better than Va Va Voom! Doll'd Up has a wonderful curled brush that gives you lovely, long and lengthy lashes with a little bit of the product. It doesn't give you any clumps and looks very cute and natural, perfect for a fresh faced spring look. It claims to last for 24 hours and it does what it says on the bottle, I've never had to reapply during the day which is what I've had to do with other mascaras like Barry M 3 in 1. The bottle is so cute with a little bow on it, just like Minnie Mouse, very classy and super sassy.
So...? Va Va Voom Xtra Body Dry Shampoo
I'd never heard that So...? had started making dry shampoos until I was sent two from the lovely team at So...? Fragrances. In a light travel and portable size bottle it shows that good things do come in small packages. My first impression of this product was the smell; I was sent their Lovely Floral and Flirty dry shampoos and both smell incredible! After spraying this into my hair and massaging it into my roots before brushing, I realised the extra volume that this dry shampoo gives and how long the fragrance stays in your hair throughout the day, much better than any Batiste Dry Shampoo. A blogpost on both of these will be up tomorrow or Tuesday, as I have one to write about Miss Patisserie products too before leaving for Toronto on Wednesday, 3 blogs in 3 days oooh!
Soap & Glory Mist You Madly Body Spray
Soap and Glory definitely have the best smelling (and selling) products around and their Mist You Madly spray beats them all. This body spray has the best ever fragrance, it's fun and floral without being too overpowering which is why it's my favourite. At £3.50 for a 100ml bottle it makes me a very happy chappy and I love to spritz this for a flash of fabulous scent, florals and vanilla, what could be better? The packaging is so super cute and it lasts for a good few hours so I love to take this everywhere with me!
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Other favourites
5 Seconds of Summer-She Looks So Perfect EP
After finding this in HMV I had to get it, after fangirling in the store with my friend I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. 5sos have come so far in the past year and I was super-duper excited when they released their first single which went straight to the top of the charts, bravo *claps*. Listening to this constantly on repeat and I love how the EP features Disconncted, it's such a good song!
Sweater Weather-The Neighbourhood
The Neighbourhood are an indie or pop/rock band whom I discovered on Facebook and I've completely fallen in love with their music. Sweater Weather is the song they are known for with over 25 million views on Youtube. I can't stop listening to this song and it will be on my summer playlist, have a listen below and comment what you think of it!!
Daisy Headband-New Look
I adore flower crowns and they are my favourite thing to wear in the summer and look perfect with wavy hair so I couldn't resist purchasing a new daisy headband for £3.99 in New Look. Daisies are my favourite flower above any fancy rose or flower bouquet and I have so many daisy patterned clothing items!
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See you soon beautiful!
Sophie xo
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