July Favourites

I know I say this every month, but how fast did July just go?! Each month seems to pass more quickly this year. July was a great month as it was both mine and Jess' birthdays and we had nice weather for once. It was also my last whole month in England for a while now as I'm going to be living in America for my year abroad in two weeks time! I also got a new camera which I used for this blog. Here are my favourites from the month of July.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow

This was a later purchase in July but has still been bumped up to the top of the list. I have been lusting after this bronzer/highlighter duo since Charlotte Tilbury first released her makeup collection. Finally I bought it at her counter in London as a birthday treat for myself. I'm so glad I bought this product, it's beautiful! The shades are really natural yet you can really see a difference when contouring and highlighting. The rose gold luxurious packaging is also gorgeous too, as always with Charlotte Tilbury.

Charlotte Tilbury Powder and Sculpt Brush

As well as buying the Filmstar Bronze and Glow, I also purchased the Powder and Sculpt Brush to go with it. Usually I wouldn't spend this much money on a brush (I'm more of a Real Techniques fan), however I thought this brush was so unique to any other brush I own and I've heard great reviews, plus it was the day before my birthday. I love this brush, it is perfect for contouring and highlighting with the Filmstar Bronze and Glow because it is tapered but also could be used for any kind of powder. It's also really soft and I love the colour of the handle too. I can tell I will be getting a lot of use out of this brush.

Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede Perfume

I bought this perfume a few months ago and fell in love with it. However, because it was so expensive and luxurious I was too scared to use it all the time and only spritzed it on special occasions while sticking to my Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh for everyday. During July I decided I was going to try and use it more frequently because it smells so good, and because I'd barely used any of the product yet. This fragrance is the perfect spring/summer fragrance due to all the floral notes. I also find it lasts for a long amount of time throughout the day. I've found myself grabbing for this in the morning a lot more this month.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville

This is a recent discovery of mine despite being quite popular among the beauty world already. I originally intended to buy this last year but accidentally picked up the Sheer Matte Foundation instead which I grew to love. However I got bored of the Sheer Matte as it was quite difficult to blend and I had a shade that was too dark for me so I tried the Sheer Glow instead. I love this foundation, it has just the right amount of coverage which can be build-able if needed and blends so easily into the skin. This shade is also much better for me and matches my skin so well.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

This is my new favourite cleanser! I have used this nearly every night to remove my makeup in July and I just can't get enough of it. It melts makeup away with just a small amount in the palm of your hand mixed with water and it feels and smells so luxurious. I've noticed such an improvement in my skin since using it. To find out more read my review here.

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Bitch Perfect

Another one of my favourites once again is from the great Charlotte Tilbury, I seriously had to limit the amount of her makeup products I used on this post because I've used and loved so much of her products this month. This lipstick is the perfect pink-nude shade. It's so easy to apply and I usually don't use a lip liner with it so it's a great quick go-to lipstick in a morning. I also love the gorgeous rose gold packaging of her lipsticks. The formula smells so incredible too, better than any other makeup product scent!

Gossip Girl

As I'm moving to New York State for a year, and therefore will be spending as much time as possible in NYC, I thought I would re-watch Gossip Girl from the beginning, again. Gossip Girl was one of my favourite Tv shows of my teenage years and throughout high school and I've already watched the series a couple of times before. However this time I've watched it to get inspiration for how to spend my time in NYC as the whole series is based around the elite of New York. Also the fashion is to die for! I've really enjoyed re-watching the series again and cramming in at least 3 episodes a day throughout July.

What were your favourites in July?

July Wishlist

Wow, how fast did June go? I'm happy that it's July now though because it's my Birthday month (and Jess' too!). Seeming as it's my Birthday I thought I'd do a bit of an extended, more miscellaneous wishlist for this month, with more products than usual.

Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

Everyone in the beauty world has been talking about this new eyeliner release from Benefit. I think eyeliner will always be one of those things that no matter how much a girl practices, she will make mistakes a lot of the time, especially when it comes to the perfect winged eyeliner. Either you end up being a bit heavy handed and putting on too thick of a line or you're never able to match the perfection of the first eye the second time round. However this eyeliner looks like it could solve all our eyeliner problems. Their new unique eyeliner pen with an accuflex tip looks so easy and simple to use. There's been so much hype about this product I can't wait to try it out myself.

Diptyque Candle

I've always wanted a Diptyque Candle. Not only do they smell delicious, but the little pots they come in are so cute and can be used afterwards to store things like makeup brushes and would look great on a dressing table. I really want to sort out my room and makeup storage too and this would be a nice little addition when I've finished. The only issue now is deciding which candle to get! I love Baies, Fressia and Mimosa as well as Roses and Ambre.

A New Camera

I'm going to be living in America for a year starting from mid-August and that means there will be so many photo opportunities and I plan to travel as much as is humanly possible so I feel like I need a new camera. It would also come in really handy for blogging too! I've had a tiny Kodak compact digital camera since I was 14 and mainly use my phone for pictures these days but a nice new, possibly more technical, camera would be so useful for my year abroad.

Muji Storage Drawers

Any beauty addict will know that there comes a point where the many makeup bags filled with products (and counting) just won't do anymore and you need a long term solution to store a growing makeup collection. I think the time has come for me to invest in some clear Muji storage drawers, for my sanity if nothing else! There is nothing more frustrating than rooting through bags of makeup and being unable to find that one product you need in a morning. I also forget about what I actually have if it's not in my everyday makeup bag so I end up using the same products everyday. If my makeup was nicely organized though I would use so much more and I wouldn't waste so much time when getting ready!

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow and Powder and Sculpt Brush

Ever since Charlotte Tilbury released her makeup collection I have lusted over these two products ever since. I've bought a few products from the collection now including the Dolce Vita eyeshadow palette, the Sex on Fire Cheek to Chic Blush, the Rock and Kohl eyeliner as well as two lipsticks in So Marilyn and Bitch Perfect. Now that I'm going to America for a year Charlotte Tilbury won't be as easy to get my hands on so I feel like I need to get them now or I'll have to wait a really long time to buy them (and I don't think I can last that long!) This bronzer/highlighter duo looks incredible and I love the rose gold packaging. Also I've heard good things about the Sculpt Brush, especially when using the Filmstar Bronze and Glow!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Sometimes you just need a change up in your makeup routine. Using the same product every day for a long time can get boring. That's why I've decided I need a new foundation. I currently use Nars Sheer Matte but after going through two bottles of it I'm getting bored and I feel like it doesn't impress me and meet my skin needs like it used to. Also the colour was a shade too dark for me now my tan has faded. So now I want to try the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. I originally wanted this one and tested it out but when I got to Sephora in New York I picked up the Sheer Matte by accident. I still hear great reviews about Sheer Glow too and it seems more blend-able with a medium coverage but still suitable for oily skin.

Becca Ever Matte Priming Perfector

I've never really classed primers as an essential part of my beauty routine but I feel like I should start using one, especially since I have quite oily skin and after a few hours from application my makeup starts to wear off and my face becomes shinier. Therefore this Becca Matte primer seems perfect for what I need in a primer, one that makes my makeup last and mattifies my skin throughout the day.

Marc Jacobs Pink Honey and Daisy Dream

I love a good Marc Jacobs fragrance, my favourite and signature scent being Daisy Eau So Fresh (which I have repurchased so many times) but I also have Daisy and Dot. I was so excited when Marc revealed he would be releasing a new fragrance this month called Daisy Dream! This one comes in a clear bottle with a light blue liquid inside and of course cute daisies printed all over. It's supposed to be a mixture of fruity and floral notes which sounds amazing to me! I can't wait to try it out. I also really like the Honey scent but haven't gotten round to buying it yet and I tried the limited edition Pink edition at Selfridges and now I really want that too! What can I say? I'm a sucker for all things Marc Jacobs!

What's on your wishlist for this month?