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?

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm Review

After reading a lot of reviews of the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm I was sold and wanted to purchase it so badly! However I already had a cleansing balm by Balance Me which I was using and the Emma Hardie Balm is quite pricey at £34 (especially on a student budget). However a few weeks ago the cleanser was on sale on FeelUnique.com for only £19.80! I had to buy it and try it out for myself.

My First impressions of the product were good. It has nice simple packaging and the cleanser also comes with an Emma Hardie face cloth that has a muslin side and a side that is similar to a usual face cloth. Also you get 100ml in the tub which is quite a decent size. Then when I tried the product out I certainly wasn't disappointed! The balm has such a luxurious (but not overpowering) smell that reminds me of spa products. The balm also has a nice texture to it that isn't too thick or oily. You only need a small amount to cleanse all of your face. I usually use a small scoop of it in my palm and then add some warm water so it turns to a milky thinner liquid consistency. Then I massage all over the face, paying special attention to my eyes to make sure all the mascara and eyeliner is removed (this balm is really gentle on the eyes too). Then I rinse of with warm water and use both sides of the cloth to make sure all my makeup has been removed properly.

This cleansing balm is so good! I've fallen in love with it after only using it for a few weeks. It melts makeup away and leaves skin feeling fresh, clean and moisturized. I've noticed a definite improvement in my skin already. It's great for my oily skin and isn't harsh or dehydrating like most cleansers targeted towards oily skin. The only downside to this cleanser is the price however if you can find a good deal like I did then definitely buy it! I have a feeling I will re-buy this product if it continues to impress me like it has so far.

Have you tried the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm or thinking of trying it? Comment below to tell me your thoughts on this cult cleasner. 

April Wishlist

This month's Wishlist has a bit on American theme going on, I'm going on holiday to the US for about 2 and half weeks in April and there a definitely a few bits and bobs I want to pick up when I'm there...

Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Mini - $265.00

I really cannot decide whether to be naughty when I go on holiday and splash out on this gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff bag, I don't really have any small handbags so this would be perfect to carry around in the summer. I would get the black one as I could wear it with everything and I love the gold hardware on it too. What do you think - to buy or not to buy?

Marc Jacobs Beauty - The Lolita Palette - $59.00

Ever since Marc Jacobs launched his make-up collection last year, I have been dying to get my hands on some pieces- especially this palette called The Lolita. From all the reviews I've read they seem to be amazing quality eyeshadows with good pigmentation. Its has a mix if shimmery and matte neutral colours which I know I would get a lot of wear out of. $59.00 sounds like a lot but if you convert it into pounds it works out at being about £35 for 7 eyeshadows, in MAC the same amount of eyeshadows would be £70- that is my justification for buying it anyway!


Kate Spade New York Map Scarf - $128.00

This actually also featured on my December Fashion Wishlist but here it is again as I might get a chance to buy it this time. I love the bright yellow and contrasting black; I think it would be perfect for spring, and I also adore the detailed Manhatten map on the scarf as well. It's so unique, I've never seen anything like it before. As much as I love this scarf, I think this one will be staying as a wish- otherwise my America shopping list will be far too long and expensive!


Sophie Kinsella- Wedding Night - £5.99

It's time to stock up on some holiday reading books so I was really pleased when I saw Sophie Kinsella has released a new book. I love her books, the Shopaholic series where the first chick-lit books I read when I was 12 or 13 and I've loved all her books since. I know they are not the worlds most high-brow and intellectual books but they make really good holiday reading. 

New Look Black and Gold Cat Eye Sunglasses - £9.99

I want some cheap sunglasses to take on holiday as I don't like taking my expensive ones on the beach where I will most likely lose or sit on them. I love cat eye sunglasses at the minute, I think they look super chic and elegant and at £9.99 you can't really go wrong. 


Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturising Balm - £35.00

I am always on the hunt for a new moisturising foundation as I have never found one I have completely fallen in love with, I think this Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser will be the next one to try. Again, I think this one will remain a wish this month as I have given up buying make-up for lent (this rule only applies on British soil - I can still buy make-up when I'm in America!) but I think I will definitely be buying it next month.

Emma Hardie Cleanser - £34.00

I keep hearing good things about this cleanser and I think it's only going to be a matter of time before I cave in and buy it, my Dermalogica cleanser has just about ran out too so April will be the perfect time to buy it. 

Sephora Classic Mineral Powder Brush #45 - $24.00

I saw this featured on a post by one of my favourite beauty bloggers ViviannaDoesMakeup. She describes it as a buffing brush that can be used for all different types of make-up, including liquids, powders and creams. I've had a few Sephora brushes before and they were all really good quality so I think this would be an all-round great brush to have in my make-up collection.

What is on your wishlist this month? Also, don't forget to check out Sophie's March Favourites here!