Happy August lovelies! Let me have a blogger moment and say, gosh... has the year been flying past and over us or is it just me? Somehow, come a couple of months since my last Loving lately post, I've managed to rack up yet another set of favourites-well, there goes the spending ban! At least my poor commitment makes for a blog post- am I right? So, interested in what I've been loving lately and things you ought to try? Scroll down!
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B E A U T Y
Surprisingly, there's not all that much for beauty this time round, and that's because I've been loving the "no-makeup" Makeup look- yes, I can confirm that it's still Gabija talking here! Though, it doesn't seem that this new love of mine has stopped the endless splurging- so here's what I've been loving lately in terms of beauty...
M A Y B E L L I N E D R E A M S A T I N L I Q U I D F O U N D A T I O N, £ 7 . 9 9 - Otherwise known as the foundation that revolutionised my makeup routine. With its non-drying and creamy formula, it doesn't make my skin look flakey or dead- instead glowing from within and always leaving me with the appearance of a good skin day. Not to mention, its medium coverage is perfect for the everyday- and it stays put! So, for all my dry skinned girls out there, do yourself a favour and swatch this in store!
C A T R I C E C O S M E T I C S H I G H G L O W M I N E R A L H I G H L I G H T I N G P O W D E R, A R O U N D 4 E U R O S O R
£ 7 . 4 0 O N A M A Z O N - This highlighter? Stunning! I picked it up while in Lithuania, but thought nothing of it as it didn't seem to 'blinding' in comparison to my trusty Makeup Revolution Golden Lights highlighter- boy, I was wrong! This highlighter is a beautiful, universally-flattering silver-champagne shade and leaves a stunning natural glow upon first application, perfect for everyday wear- though it's also buildable if you want a heavier highlight. Overall, the formula, the price, the application- perfection!
M A K E U P R E V O L U T I O N U L T R A C R E A M C O N T O U R P A L E T T E, £ 8 . 0 0- I'll admit, I'm really not a fan of the top row- I find these lighter shades just emphasise texture under my eyes and can dry them out. However, the bottom row (contouring row) is what I live for- so much so that I've hit pan on three shades, and completely used the second one! I use them on top of my foundation and, once blended with a sponge, gives the most gorgeous contour- one that actually looks like a contour and emphasised cheekbone, not a brown line on my face! This has won my heart over and earns its place rightly in my favourites.
M A Y B E L L I N E D R E A M S A T I N L I Q U I D F O U N D A T I O N, £ 7 . 9 9 - Otherwise known as the foundation that revolutionised my makeup routine. With its non-drying and creamy formula, it doesn't make my skin look flakey or dead- instead glowing from within and always leaving me with the appearance of a good skin day. Not to mention, its medium coverage is perfect for the everyday- and it stays put! So, for all my dry skinned girls out there, do yourself a favour and swatch this in store!
C A T R I C E C O S M E T I C S H I G H G L O W M I N E R A L H I G H L I G H T I N G P O W D E R, A R O U N D 4 E U R O S O R
£ 7 . 4 0 O N A M A Z O N - This highlighter? Stunning! I picked it up while in Lithuania, but thought nothing of it as it didn't seem to 'blinding' in comparison to my trusty Makeup Revolution Golden Lights highlighter- boy, I was wrong! This highlighter is a beautiful, universally-flattering silver-champagne shade and leaves a stunning natural glow upon first application, perfect for everyday wear- though it's also buildable if you want a heavier highlight. Overall, the formula, the price, the application- perfection!
M A K E U P R E V O L U T I O N U L T R A C R E A M C O N T O U R P A L E T T E, £ 8 . 0 0- I'll admit, I'm really not a fan of the top row- I find these lighter shades just emphasise texture under my eyes and can dry them out. However, the bottom row (contouring row) is what I live for- so much so that I've hit pan on three shades, and completely used the second one! I use them on top of my foundation and, once blended with a sponge, gives the most gorgeous contour- one that actually looks like a contour and emphasised cheekbone, not a brown line on my face! This has won my heart over and earns its place rightly in my favourites.
B O O K S
For books, again... there doesn't seem to be a lot- exams ate up most of my time these past few months, and I certainly haven't done as much reading as I'd have liked. However, I did manage to start and finish Meik Wiking's "The Little Book of Hygge" while in Portugal- and I bloody loved it! I'm sure you'll all have heard of this one by now as of the hype surrounding it, but all worthwhile; I found this read insightful, interesting, like one giant lifestyle post about how to live better- but best of all... it works! If you enjoy a light, illustrated read (and lifestyle blog posts)... I'm sure you'll love this one!
F A S H I O N
T R O U S E R S - For a while now, trousers have been a staple in my wardrobe- for me, I find they add a touch of sophistication to any outfit and can make it look as if you spent an entirety putting an outfit together (when it was, in fact, a five minute job)!
W E S T E R N S T Y L E B E L T - I've been meaning to buy one for over a year now, and when I saw this gem in Primark for only £3.00... I simply couldn't resist! Accessorising can take any outfit up a notch, and belts (for me) are the best way forward- along with my next favourite...
H O O P E A R R I N G S - Hoop earrings are a must for me- they're such an easy way to instantly upgrade a lacklustre outfit! I got mine from Topshop, but you can pretty much get them anywhere your heart desires!
M U S I C
I couldn't leave this one- not for anything! Now, all my favourites are in my summer playlist- which you can listen to here:
Aside from these, though, here are some more specific favourites:
Ctrl, SZA- This album has been playing non-stop in my room and out, with The Weekend undoubtedly being my favourite song! I would recommend listening to this if you're a fan along the lines of Kehlani, Mila J, perhaps Rihanna? Honestly, you can't go far wrong with this one!
Digital Druglord, Blackbear- By far one of the best album releases this year, in my opinion! I've loved Blackbear's music for a long, long while and this album was just another favourite to add to my list!
Ctrl, SZA- This album has been playing non-stop in my room and out, with The Weekend undoubtedly being my favourite song! I would recommend listening to this if you're a fan along the lines of Kehlani, Mila J, perhaps Rihanna? Honestly, you can't go far wrong with this one!
Digital Druglord, Blackbear- By far one of the best album releases this year, in my opinion! I've loved Blackbear's music for a long, long while and this album was just another favourite to add to my list!
