Posts with the label favourites
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Showing posts with label favourites. Show all posts
11 October 2020
A cup of positivi-tea
I love making lists and what's better than a list of tea favourites. These have been my go-to teas since September so these are all very autumnal and warming. During the summer/lockdown it was all about coffee for me and a lot of time was spent making and drinking dalgonas but now that I'm back at work and it's gotten colder I've gone back to my first love...tea!
Yorkshire Tea Biscuit Brew
This is the ultimate autumn tea and the best creation ever - tea that tastes like biscuits! It has a delicious malty digestive biscuit taste and if you are a sugar in tea person this tea might surprise you as it's quite already quite sweet. I'm not really a biscuit person, mostly because I can never stop at just a few biscuits so this is the perfect tea for me. Yorkshire Tea have just come out with a new Toast and Jam tea which I need to get my hands on asap!
Desi Masala Chai by Very Craftea
Very Craftea is a loose tea and craft kits business, and I first tried teas from here around this time last year, which was actually my first venture into loose teas. If you've not tried loose teas before this is a great place to try them from as they do taster size bags which is so helpful. Desi Masala Chai hits the spot every time. Like any loose tea you can make it the regular way, but I recently tried this tea the traditional Pakistani way in a pot on the hob with lots of milk and sugar and it really is equally delicious both ways. This tea without milk and sugar is my go-to drink if I feel under the weather, as the spices are super warming and comforting.
Blood Orange by Very Craftea
Another loose tea by Very Craftea which again is incredible and is the best fruit tea I have tried to date. The scent and the rich colour when brewed are so autumnal and festive and the best thing is that it tastes as good as it smells which is so important as I've been catfished by many great smelling fruit teas in the past.
Cardamom chai by Tea India
As a cardamom enthusiast I had to put this in my basket when doing the shop from Morrisons. As the name states it's a strong black tea with lots of cardamom. It's easy enough to add cardamom to any tea, sometimes I'll mix some ground cardamom into a cup of yorkshire tea or put a few pods into my cup. But with it all being in a teabag it makes it so much easier and if I fancy a cardamom tea at work it's so easy.
Turmeric Gold by Pukka
Pukka do lovely flavour combinations and this one is so unique. Turmeric has so many health benefits, and it's surprisingly refreshing due to the lemon, it's a delicious tea.
17 April 2020
Aromatherapy | Self-Care
I hope you are all doing well in this lockdown period, and I hope you are coping with all the changes, whether you've had a complete upheaval of your day to day routine, and are now working from home or have been furloughed, or if you are still going into work and are having to deal with increased demand.
As I spendmore all of my time at home I am trying my best to incorporate some self-care into the day, such as reading, sitting in the sun, wearing eye-cream, or taking some time out alone away from family members and my phone. I've also been reaching out for my Neal's Yard Remedies, which are mini roll-able blends of gorgeous smelling essential oils that you roll on pulse points and breathe in. I have two; Relaxation and Energy.
The Relaxation oil is made up from essential oils such as lavender, frankincense, bergamot and geranium. It's great to roll on pulse points before bed, if you're feeling stressed or just want to breathe in the scent for that zen feeling. I usually don't like the scent of lavender on it's own but because of the blend of different oils it really smells unique, and like most lavender products it's really effective if you're struggling to sleep.
The Energy oil has a zingier scent and I enjoy using it when that afternoon slump feeling hits at work, and at times when I'm struggling to concentrate on a task. Due to the compact size they're easy to carry around and the little blue glass bottles look lovely on your bedside table or desk.
I bought them back in 2016 and they are still going strong - I've used the relaxation one a lot more and I will most likely repurchase it sometime later this year but with almost 4 years of use I'd say it's money well spent.
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The Relaxation oil is made up from essential oils such as lavender, frankincense, bergamot and geranium. It's great to roll on pulse points before bed, if you're feeling stressed or just want to breathe in the scent for that zen feeling. I usually don't like the scent of lavender on it's own but because of the blend of different oils it really smells unique, and like most lavender products it's really effective if you're struggling to sleep.
The Energy oil has a zingier scent and I enjoy using it when that afternoon slump feeling hits at work, and at times when I'm struggling to concentrate on a task. Due to the compact size they're easy to carry around and the little blue glass bottles look lovely on your bedside table or desk.
I bought them back in 2016 and they are still going strong - I've used the relaxation one a lot more and I will most likely repurchase it sometime later this year but with almost 4 years of use I'd say it's money well spent.
4 April 2017
Tea | Favourites
Hello!
Today I bring you a post about a passion of mine: tea. As we all know it fixes about almost everything, and I love buying, drinking and discussing the stuff! Here are my top three hot drinks at the moment (apart from a cup of good old Yorkshire tea) :
Today I bring you a post about a passion of mine: tea. As we all know it fixes about almost everything, and I love buying, drinking and discussing the stuff! Here are my top three hot drinks at the moment (apart from a cup of good old Yorkshire tea) :
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| 1. Chai teabags by M&S - I've tried many 'chai' teabags and most taste strange - the spices are almost fake tasting and are simply too strong for a cup of tea, whereas this particular tea has a kick whilst tasting blended. |
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| 2. Green tea with Manuka by Heath & Heather - it's taken me a while to enjoy green tea - I never drink green tea on it's own - it has to have some component for me to even consider it! I love manuka honey so I gave this a try and it's great - it makes a good breakfast drink. |
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| 3. Echinacea by Heath & Heather - I've left the best to last - I discovered Echinacea about a year ago, and it's been a cupboard staple in my house since. Having individually wrapped teabags makes it easier to take the tea to work - and it's the first thing I reach to if I'm feeling run-down because Echinacea is great for boosting the immune system and fighting off colds! What are your all-time favourite teas? |
19 October 2016
Current Beauty Favourites | October 2016
I've rounded up a few of my favourite and most used beauty products at the moment.
Midnight Muse Body Mist from H&M
This Vanilla and Patchouli Amber fragrance is amazing! It's a unique fragrance, with warm tones and is quite strong for a body mist. It's a lovely fragrance for autumn and it has great staying power. It's super affordable, at £2.99, compared to the pricey Victoria Secret's body sprays. The only other patchouli scented item I have are incense sticks so I was happy to see it in a perfume.
Brow Drama by Maybelline
This sculpting brown mascara is a holy grail product, and is the only product I use for my brows at the moment. I used to fill them in with a Rimmel brow pencil but I find it takes time and patience to get the right amount of product. Now I'm ready to go with a couple of strokes of this product through my brows, as it gives colour & sets them in place for the day.
Superstay 14 Hour Lipstick in Lasting Chestnut by Maybelline
This has been my go-to colour since April I think! Despite being quite a dark autumnal colour, it is the perfect brown for me to wear everyday. I've read mixed reviews on this before, with many people finding the texture too drying, but I haven't had any problems. It stays on all day too, maybe not 14 hours but I don't need to reapply after having my lunch!
Stay matte but not flat powder foundation from NYX
I picked this up in the spur of the moment, when a new NYX counter opened up in the Boots where I live. My intention was to use this instead of foundation, on days where I want to wear less makeup, but now I use it as a face powder. Particularly on busy days where I don't have time to re-powder. It gives a flawless finish and makes my foundation and concealer stay put all day.
30 May 2014
May Favourites 2014
Hello! I'm back with a favourites post; for me these are the best type of posts to read as well as write because you get to see what people have been up to, what they've been eating and new discoveries they might have made whether it's a new fashion/make-up item or just a general life discovery.Thinking about the past month, week or even the day you've just had gives you a chance to reflect, which is something I have been doing a lot recently. As we're all in the rush of life, it's very easy to overlook the small blessings in our lives because we're 'meant' to be out there looking for bigger and better things that we think are worthy of being shared on social networks. Recently I've taken a step back and have been appreciating all the little things and just trying to enjoy everything I do. Obviously the word 'trying' is very important here, I can assure you that I did not enjoy the masses of revision I had to do for my exam. But this new attitude has helped me be more positive and happy and that's all that matters really. I think that's enough deepness for one post so I'll get on with my May favourites!
Of course I'm going to start with food, so this topcorn/popcorn is delicious and the great thing about it is that it comes in small packets, like crisps, so it's really good for on the go or if you don't want to eat the whole thing in one go. The fact that it has the word 'skinny' plastered all over the packaging caught my eye and I had seen it flying around the social networks so I gave into the hype and thought I'd try it out for myself. It's a great revision snack if you've still got exams going on! Another food favourite has been Pizza but I won't be mean and add lot's of pictures. You could say that Pizza is a life favourite but it deserves to be mentioned as I have eaten a lot of that stuff this month.
So this is another blogger/youtube induced purchase and I don't regret it one bit! Even though you will probably see someone walking down the street wearing them or even a friend might have them and then everyone thinks you're twins, I still love them. (See image below!). They are super comfy but do need breaking into at first. They have complemented all my outfits recently and I've even surprised myself by actually wearing them as they are not my usual kind of shoe. I never wear trainers and skate shoes were so not my thing before Topshop bought these out, but I've been converted so I maybe investing in some Converse shoes or Nike Roshe Run's.
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| I'm getting quite good at taking sneaky pictures (shhh) |
Remember when it was really warm for about a week? Well I got super excited and pulled out the brightest jewellery I have, which included lots of turquoise and stone pieces. Turquoise screams out summer right? It's always great to find pieces that you have totally forgotten about, and to just 'shop your stash' as everyone's calling it now! I do go overboard with layering jewellery sometimes so I always take off a ring or two before I leave the house (thanks Coco).
I've always been a books over films/television person, but recently I just haven't had the time to read because of life. When I was revising the last thing I wanted to do was to pick up another book, but once my exam was over I was like 'where are all my books at'. I'm currently reading The Silver Linings Playbook, and the other three are next up on the huge pile of books I'm reading over the summer. I have watched The Help and The Silver Linings Playbook, I absolutely loved both films and I really recommend them but I just wish I had read the books beforehand, and not the other way round.
Of course I had to throw in a beauty favourite, so last but not the least it's the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipstick in the shade 06 Pink pong. I was super excited when I heard about this collection a couple of months ago and couldn't wait to get my hands on one. It's very similar to the Collection Cream Puff lip creams, but it's not as drying as them and not patchy at all. It is a matte finish and drys as a lipstick and stain all in one. It's super comfortable and light, when I first wore it I was super pleased as it felt like I had nothing on my lips! It claims to have 24 hour staying power which is something I cannot confirm as I haven't stayed up all night just to see if it stays on, but it does stay for a long time, I wore it for 10 hours without having to reapply! All the shades are nice but I went for Pink pong because I've wanted a bright fuschia for a long time. The last time I bought a fuschia lipstick was a Maybelline one for my year 11 prom, which I still have but obviously I can't wear a lipstick that's 4 years old but it's nice to have rediscovered a colour that I loved when I was 16.
10 March 2014
Everyday Make-up
Hi! I love seeing what make-up people use on a daily basis because that means those products are of good quality and reliable. I have been using the following products all together since the beginning of the year, as the new year is always a good time to change things around. The only thing I change here and there is lip colour as life is too short to wear a nude lip everyday. I've listed the products in the order I wear them:
Rimmel - Wake Me Up Foundation in 400 Natural Beige
This is a great everyday foundation with medium coverage and I've been using it since the end of January. Prior to using this I was used to having a really matte face so it took me a while to like the glow this foundation gave. But I was determined to like this because I really didn't want to have wasted my money on it, so I stuck with it and realised I really like the way it made my skin look. It's perfect for spring as it will give you a healthy glow and it has SPF 15.
Collection - Lasting Perfection Concealer in Warm Medium 3/Deep 4
This is definitely the most talked about concealer in the blogosphere, but for good reason too because it's such a great product. It stays on all day and covers those dark circles and blemishes amazingly and best of all it's super affordable at £3.99.
Soap & Glory - One Heck of A Blot
The prize for the best puns in the business can go to Soap & Glory, we can all agree on that right? This is my favourite face powder in the world, it's better than the Rimmel Stay Matte in my opinion. It's in a translucent shade so is perfect for everyone and does what it says on the box, it gives you one heck of a blot. I love the packaging and comes with a mirror. The only downside is the price as it's a hefty £12 for a face powder, compared to Rimmel's Stay Matte which is around the £5 mark. But having said that, it is long lasting as it took me months to hit pan.
Sleek - Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette in Medium
I only use the contour on a daily basis, and the highlighter when I want to look extra glamorous.
Estée Lauder - Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer in 03 Medium Deep
Words cannot describe my love for this bronzer, this is one product I will be re-purchasing for the rest of my life, I'm sure of it! It's a matte powder bronzer and gives a gorgeous warmth to my skin. You can wear it really lightly or build it up for a super tanned look. I wear it all over my cheeks, forehead and nose; I really have to restrain myself when using this because it's one of those products you want to use all over your face! And the best thing is: it's not orange.
Rimmel - Eyebrow Pencil in 004 Black Brown
This is not in the picture above, but it is great to run through the brows as using a pencil is probably the easiest and fastest way of filling them in.
Maybelline - Falsies mascara in Black Drama
It's so easy to achieve fluttery lashes with just one sweep of this mascara. It does not clump and can give you the false lash effect after a couple of coats.
Max Factor - Lipstick in Rosewood
I have been wearing a nude lip quite a lot recently, and this is the perfect pinky-brown nude for me. It has a sheen finish and feels really moisturising. Also I was really excited to see the name Rosewood, anyone watch PLL?
Are any of these products a part of your daily make-up routine?
3 September 2013
August Favourites 2013
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Top - Bourjois Color Boost in Peach on the Beach, Middle - MUA Power Pout in Irreplaceable, Bottom - Maybelline Baby Lips - Pink Punch |
The MUA Power Pout is a similar product and I have been wearing this like crazy recently, that's why all the writing has been rubbed off from the lipstick! It's in the shade Irreplaceable which is a dark pink/fuchsia, and is perfect for summer evenings. The shade is build-able, you can wear it like a lip balm which gives a pink tint or wear a couple of layers and it turns into a bright fuchsia lipstick! Both of these lipsticks have the right amount of gloss and feel very light on the lips.
The SunTint Bronzing Pearls by Natural Collection are a summer essential and I use this product as a blusher, because it is bronzing as well as highlighting. And it's super cheap at £1.99! I have it in the shade Sahara Sun.
The Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette by Sleek is a staple product and I use this everyday. This is in my August favourites because I absolutely love the highlighter, it has a gold shade to it and stays on the face all day. I wear it on top of my cheekbones and it really makes a big difference to my whole face, it adds a summery glow and completes the make-up look.
Lastly, this my absolute favourite summer scent by Soap & Glory. It's the Original Pink perfume with top notes of orange leaf, lemon, peach and strawberries, middle notes of mandarin, summer rose, gardenia blooms and jasmine, and a base of patchouli, warm amber and musk. It is a fruity, fresh and sweet scent and is quite strong as soon you wear it but then slowly fades into a light musky scent.
Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of them?
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