February Favourites...

Hey Guys,

I admit I have not been on it in February for blogging... I could list the excuses such as mocks and the general stress... but instead I`m just going to apologise and get back into blogging by doing a.... monthly favourites (cue applause and cheering)

So firstly I have been loving a few gadgets this month...

 

This is my Blend Active personal blender, from Breville ( the site was amazon, there are many different types, just search them up and see which one you prefer). I got this as my previous blender was on its last legs and took ages to set up and clean so I really needed a new especially as I am giving up sugar for Lent (gulp) and trying to raise my natural sugar... e.g. more fruit... so I have been making tons of smoothies ( I will do a blogpost for you on my top smoothie recipes..) The reason I having been loving this is because it is so easy, like pop the fruit in, put on the lid and the press the button. If you love smoothies, milkshakes or even protein shakes then they can all be made in this and I urge you get it ( not sponsored but if you want to.)

 

 

Secondly my laptop which is a HP pavilion x360 (in grey) which means I can transform it from a laptop to a tablet...So cool... This was because my previous laptop had been going steady for 6 years but was slowly dying... So my grandparents kindly gave me money for my 11.6inch beautiful new laptop... With touch screen and the thinness and lightness it is just great. And it means I can actually use it as a laptop... Yay!...Very pleased about that one.

Next a little bit of beauty,

 

First, Simple kind to skin hydrating light moisturizer. This is my favourite moisturizer of all time, its is light and hydrating, it also works really well if you have sensitive skin as it refreshes your face and leaves it soft for almost twelve hours. When I don't have this one I notice a significance difference ( aka, I look like a snake out of water all dry and scaly...)


Secondly this lip product, Nivea hydro lip balm ( with SPF 15.. fancy) I got this becsue all my other untinted lipblms have run out, and because I`m going to Scily in march (squeeeeee... I hope there will be georgous sunny photos up after..) I thought it would be best to protect my lips with SPF as I sunburn so easily and I don`t want that on my already damaged lips... And this one does what it says on the tin it moisturizes and protects my lips...



my Random favourites are just that... completely random...

I have been loving award shows... there have been two I could watch his month, the BAFTAs and the Brits... I love just watching different areas of music and film get awarded and recognized for their hard work... Amazing.

Secondly American comedy, comedy shows, like Baby Daddy and Marry Me and 2 Broke Girls, stuff just so mundane that you get attached to each character and as such just need to find out what happens to them... Not a good time to get addicted, especially as exams are close...



So this was just a short one, cause February is a shot-ass month, I hope you had a good month and let me know what you have been enjoying...

Love LadyoftheRivers x

January Favourites

Hey Guys,

Whoa. How fast has January gone... I swear just yesterday I was writing out my new years reloustions. But five blog posts later and here I am, still going and doing my montly favourites. This is something I want to do every month and well, I hope you guys like it...

Beauty...

 

This month has been pretty busy what with school starting and everything so this month I needed quick fix make-up.

And the answer to that was... the MUA eye pencil. Mine`s in rich brown which is an amazing dark brown. I put it inside my waterline and in a rush on top of my eyelid. Which is brilliant especially as for me I find it really easy to glide on for a really cheap eyeliner.

Now it is winter my lips are SO chapped and dry, so as to combat this I used one of my stocking present which is Popcorn lip scrub by Lush. And oh wow. This makes my lips feel extremely soft and they taste of popcorn... Amazing. I use this to exfoliate before my  lip balm which I feel improves my lips so much and then I use my next favourite...

...Cherry Me, which is a BabyLips by Maybelline. I got this last year and have been loving it since then.... I think that says something about the product. It is perfect for school as it really moisturises my lips so well and leaves a bit of a tint which means I get colour without breaking the school rules of not too much makeup... Score.

 Books and Randoms...

Books...
Funnily enough the two books I love in January are the two I have previously reviewed (Here http://ladyoftherivers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/girl-offline-going-back-online.html and here http://ladyoftherivers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/review-of-viii.html ) I loved revisiting these books and they really made a welcome little break in the middle of the shedload of work I have. These books are so different but both soo good... defiantly a favourite.

 

 

     Randoms...

 The perfume I have been loving is Signorina by Salvatore Ferragamo. I love this fresh, floral scent and I have a feeling it will be my classic scent for a while. And also the packaging is just so blooming pretty...

 

I have also been loving St. Eval Candles, I got these when I went to Cornwall one holiday and this one ( HAwthorne Blossom ) smells incredible... Honestly. Their candles have a great scent and last such a long time. I really want to go and light loads of their candles right now...



 

 

And Finally the Toblerone... I got these as a stocking filler and have been working my way through these mini ones, I love the size so you can get a quick chocolate fix without overdoing it. My favourites have all gone, were surprisingly the Dark chocolate ones. They just taste soooo nice..

 



 Television and films...

I have two TV favourites this month the first is The White Queen series. Oh my... This series is amazing. Based on the books by Philippa Gregory it focuses on three women and their lives through the Wars of the Roses. Not exactly historically accurate but an amazing period drama...

 

Next completely different but still as good... Make it or Break it. While we had our Netflix free trail I got through I`m not joking around 3 1hour episodes an evening... I was hooked... Now the trail has ended I am so anxious to find out what happened to the girls...

 

 

Lastly Youtubers...

 

The three youtubers/ bloggers I have been loving this month is

 

 

Jack Howard... This man is so funny, but also incredibly clever. His videos are such high quality in both layout and context. I love watching his solo and joint videos. If you want something serious but funny all crammed into 4 minutes. Jack Howard is your guy. ( Also he is pretty good looking too...So...)

 

Hannah Maggs... I love her and her husband`s vlogs at the end of the week they make me feel all warm and gooey inside. I love the style of her vlogs and the length of them too, amazing!

 

Sprinkle of Glitter... Even though I love Louise`s videos, what I have really been loving is her blogs. She has been on it with her posts and every single one is on point and makes me smile. They are so funny and lovely. Well done Louise!

 

I hope you like this long post, let me know what you guys have been loving in the comments below.

 

Love,

 

Lady of the Rivers x