Last monthly favourites of the year, argh! Definitely got a few good ones in this month. I can't wait to see what 2016 brings...
Clothes & Beauty
NYX Proof It!
As a serial crybaby/someone whose eyes water when it's windy, I feel like this product is just made for me. My eye watering problem didn't used to be so bad, but now I feel like I heavily rely on waterproof mascara. Rather than chuck all the non-waterproof ones away, I purchased this. I was a bit skeptical, but it really works! In fact, it's difficult to make your mascara budge at all.
MAC Brave
This one has been in my sights for a while, and last month I was brave and purchased it. And it's just perfect. A lovely nude colour, and easy enough to quickly apply when you're out and about. Definitely my new go-to lipstick; I can tell that it's going to be well loved.
OPI "Skating on thin Iceland"
Not gonna lie, it was the name that first drew me in. I spotted this online a few months back whilst I was mooching through OPI shades. Then, I came across it whilst wandering around TK Maxx. I decided it was meant to be and had to have it. It's a really lovely shade; I haven't had a purple nail polish in years. Needs a couple of coats to get a solid colour, but once you've done that you get a wonderfully rich purple colour.
Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine in Ethereal
As if I didn't need more nail polish in my life! I bought this on a whim whilst doing a Boots order. Back when I was a kid, pearlescent shades were all the range. I was feeling a bit nostalgic for those colours, so picked up this and 'Euphoria' (similar, but a lot darker). I love this nail polish because it's such a simple and easy to wear shade. It's not super pigmented so you can just pop it on with out any bother - it's a bit more exciting that just clear!
TK Maxx dressing gown
Not sure if you can tell, but the background for the above photo is actually my new dressing gown. I got it for Christmas from one of my friends as a Secret Santa present. It's so fluffy! Seriously, I never want to take it off.
BooksThis one has been in my sights for a while, and last month I was brave and purchased it. And it's just perfect. A lovely nude colour, and easy enough to quickly apply when you're out and about. Definitely my new go-to lipstick; I can tell that it's going to be well loved.
OPI "Skating on thin Iceland"
Not gonna lie, it was the name that first drew me in. I spotted this online a few months back whilst I was mooching through OPI shades. Then, I came across it whilst wandering around TK Maxx. I decided it was meant to be and had to have it. It's a really lovely shade; I haven't had a purple nail polish in years. Needs a couple of coats to get a solid colour, but once you've done that you get a wonderfully rich purple colour.
Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine in Ethereal
As if I didn't need more nail polish in my life! I bought this on a whim whilst doing a Boots order. Back when I was a kid, pearlescent shades were all the range. I was feeling a bit nostalgic for those colours, so picked up this and 'Euphoria' (similar, but a lot darker). I love this nail polish because it's such a simple and easy to wear shade. It's not super pigmented so you can just pop it on with out any bother - it's a bit more exciting that just clear!
TK Maxx dressing gown
Not sure if you can tell, but the background for the above photo is actually my new dressing gown. I got it for Christmas from one of my friends as a Secret Santa present. It's so fluffy! Seriously, I never want to take it off.
Back Story
As mentioned in last month's favourites, I downloaded Audible. I picked Back Story first because I thought it'd be an interesting listen but one that didn't require me to pay too much attention. Perfect for listening to at work. As a long time David Mitchell fan, I knew I'd like it. He structures his memoir following a walk around London, and covers his life from childhood to present day (2012). I really enjoyed listening, and was particularly smitten with the penultimate chapter about him and Victoria Coren (Vicky is well loved in my house, big Only Connect nerds).
As mentioned in last month's favourites, I downloaded Audible. I picked Back Story first because I thought it'd be an interesting listen but one that didn't require me to pay too much attention. Perfect for listening to at work. As a long time David Mitchell fan, I knew I'd like it. He structures his memoir following a walk around London, and covers his life from childhood to present day (2012). I really enjoyed listening, and was particularly smitten with the penultimate chapter about him and Victoria Coren (Vicky is well loved in my house, big Only Connect nerds).
Film & TV
Peep Show
Interestingly, listening to David Mitchell's book coincided with the final series of Peep Show. I must admit, I don't think I've seen all the episodes of Peep Show, but I think I might go and watch them again to fill in the gaps (the earlier series were originally on past my bed time, meaning I had to catch up when they were repeated). I missed the few of the new episodes due to being busy, and caught up with them all in one go. It just left me cackling, I forgot how much I loved watching it!
Arthur Christmas
Unfortunately I didn't have much time to watch Christmas films this year, but there was one that I made my boyfriend sit down and watch with me. This is such an underrated film, I insist you all watch it next Christmas (or now even, who am I to judge?). Bryony the elf is the epitome of my little sister: I can wrap anything with three pieces of sticky tape! Three! There's always time for a bow!
Just watch it, I implore you. It's got a stellar voice cast!
Interestingly, listening to David Mitchell's book coincided with the final series of Peep Show. I must admit, I don't think I've seen all the episodes of Peep Show, but I think I might go and watch them again to fill in the gaps (the earlier series were originally on past my bed time, meaning I had to catch up when they were repeated). I missed the few of the new episodes due to being busy, and caught up with them all in one go. It just left me cackling, I forgot how much I loved watching it!
Arthur Christmas
Unfortunately I didn't have much time to watch Christmas films this year, but there was one that I made my boyfriend sit down and watch with me. This is such an underrated film, I insist you all watch it next Christmas (or now even, who am I to judge?). Bryony the elf is the epitome of my little sister: I can wrap anything with three pieces of sticky tape! Three! There's always time for a bow!
Just watch it, I implore you. It's got a stellar voice cast!
Misc.
Buying Christmas Presents!
I enjoy buying people presents far too much. Well, unless it's one of those 'hard to buy for' people, because that really stresses me out! But for anyone else, I love it! I almost wish I'd bought them more. I think I just like spending the months leading up to Christmas being observant and thinking of gifts that they'll really love. Hopefully they all liked what I bought them!
I enjoy buying people presents far too much. Well, unless it's one of those 'hard to buy for' people, because that really stresses me out! But for anyone else, I love it! I almost wish I'd bought them more. I think I just like spending the months leading up to Christmas being observant and thinking of gifts that they'll really love. Hopefully they all liked what I bought them!
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