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Sunday 19 July 2015

What I've Recently Been Loving



I suppose I had my heart set on writing a monthly favoruites, only just now, at the time of writing this post, it is only the 19th of July, too late for a June favourites and too early for a July. So, let's just call it a 'mid-month favourites', or in this case a 'what I've recently been loving' kind of post.

All through Spring, I have admittedly failed miserably when it comes down to reading. But, as soon as exams were over, I was keen to get my nose stuck into a few more books. Last week, my friend passed on Extraordinary Means for me to read. There's not much for me to say about this, apart from the fact that it left me speechless and I finished it within two days. I've spent more after finishing this damn book questioning life than I did spend actually reading it. I will say that if you are a sucker for a sad, romantic voyage, then this book certainly has your name on it.

Secondly, my brow game has stepped up to another level since my mother very kindly bought me home a new eyebrow pencil, after the remains of my last one got crushed. If you are someone who prefers a pencil, like myself, then this L'Oreal Brow Artist Shaper pencil is a good one to purchase. The colour is slightly on the dark side, but I can make my brows look natural enough considering the pencil comes with a wax and small brush on the other end.

The Body Shop never fail to impress me with their skin care products, so of course I couldn't refrain from including their Chanvre Crème Protectrice Pieds foot-cream in my favourites. Most of the summer, I walk around either bare foot or in sandals, and the last thing I want is dry skin on my feet. This cream really does help to demolish any traces of dry skin, leaving the soles of my feet feeling as soft and new as a baby's bottom (cringes at own writing).

Obviously, this post would not be complete without me sharing the wonders of my first DNKY perfume. Ok, I lie, it's my mums, but for the purposes of this post, it's mine. Literally, this glass bottle screams summer, and I look forward to spritzing myself with the beauty it contains every morning.

What have you been loving recently? Do any of your favourites match mine?
 

20 comments:

  1. I've been looking for an eyebrow pencil that would give my eyebrows a full yet natural look to them. Thank you for this review, i will surely try this out! :)

    www.scribblesandblogs.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. I've heard so much about Extraordinary Means! I might just have to read it, being the huge bookworm I am!

    Edie x
    thelifeofedie.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. L'Oreal's brow pencils are ahhmazing! Mine at the moment is just a wee little stub---thanks for reminding me I have to repurchase one ;)
    xxx
    She Will Be

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  4. I haven't tied many of the body shop products, seeing everyone rave about them in blog posts makes me want to give them a try. Lovely post as always x

    http://thriftyvintagefashion.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. I recently had to part ways with my brow pencil because it was far too short to use any more! I'll have to give this L'Oreal one a try.

    NJCDesigns

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  6. The perfume bottle is soo pretty *heart eye emojis*

    http://www.perks0fbeingnazia.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Your photography and imaging are amazing!!
    Charlotte xx
    www.charbeautypicks.blogspot.com

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  8. I've been looking for an eyebrow pencil to try so I'll definitely have to keep an eye out for that! x http://coffeeatmidnight13.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. the body shop are the soul reason for my feet feeling amazing haha! Gorgeous photos by the way xx
    www.emilyjanewebb.co.uk

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  10. What great products My mum said to use that hemp foot protector and I've not seen it since. I need it back in my life.

    Jenn | Jennifer Jayne

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  11. I love your photos and I now really want to try the body shop hemp foot protector because I have very horrible dry skin !

    beautydreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  12. I would really like to smell that perfume ;) great selection! xo

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  13. I honestly have never heard of Extraordinary Means until today, but now it sounds like such a good book. I've added it to my ever growing list of books I need to read.

    Running Alyssa

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  14. I am not a fan of the chanvre scent (even though I know it works wonder) so I bought the peppermint intense foot cream from The Body Shop yesterday! My feet are in serious need of TLC. Xx

    Alexandra | Glam O’Clock

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  15. The Body Shop's foot creams sounds so appealing as the seasons is playing havoc with my feet - block-heeled sandals are not my feet's friend! haha :)

    aglassofice.com

    x

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  16. I really need to try the new DKNY perfume as it sounds so divine! xx

    Gemma | missmakeupmagpie.com

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  17. I'd love to try the perfume ans read Extrodinary Means, it looks interesting and I've never heard of it before :). Something thag I've been loving so much is Gossip Girl! If you haven't watched it yet please do it's awesome! ;)
    Peace xo
    www.waitwhatok.blogspot.com

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