November Favourites
December 01, 2015
Because I enjoyed writing about my
favourite things last month (here) I thought I'd share them with you again.
These items are in no particular order.
They are all items that have made me really happy this month.
I've started with beauty and skin care
again.
#1 Natio Self-Tan Mousse
Let me put something in context, up until recently I hated
the idea of fake tan. I'm pasty bordering on snow white and I have always preferred to
stay that way than run the risk of being a patchy orange. But I participate in
an activity that requires the use of fake tan for competitions so tan I must.
I picked up this Natio self-tan in a 50%
off sale because they are no longer making this product but they still make the
lotion.
Anyway, as someone who had never tanned I
was terrified that I was going to stuff it up. I read millions of blogs and
reviews so I knew all the ins and outs of tanning. I shouldn't have worried so
much, this tan is beautiful. It goes on smooth and the smell, ylang ylang orange and lavender is great. It dries quite
quickly and I haven't had any problems with it rubbing off on my clothes or
sheets.
I have to say I have never tried any other
fake tans but this is a great product. However, I do have a little trouble
seeing the indication colour that helps with application but I don't
have major issues with application anyhow.
#2 Natio Blush and Bronze -Sunkissed
Here she goes with all the Natio products
again! I would like to apologies I actually won a competition this month which
is how I got this blush/bronzer. It's normally not something I would pick up but I
have to say it's pretty great. Each colour can be used individually or your
blush brush can be swept around all the colours and applied for great results. I love makeup but am surprisingly lazy when it comes down to it, so I have found this to be perfect for everything I need and the mirror is huge!
#3 Revlon Covered Lip Brush
The thing that makes me adore this brush
is the fact that it has a lid! The lid also slips on to the end and makes a really
lovely to use long brush. Lip brushes are something I slip into my bag along
with the lipstick I'm wearing that day. I have a lot of lipsticks that doesn't
have the best tips and so that this brush is the best. The brush itself keeps it's shape when in use allowing you to use the fine edge as well as the flat edge for a perfect application.
#4 Body Shop Skin Sponge
I got given this puff as a thank you gift
which I though was a little strange, so I just stored it away. But when it came
the time to fake tan I grabbed it out and it is the best exfoliator I've ever used. Its rough without being to scratchy and has
become one of my essential items.
This month’s fashion favourites were
essentials in my wardrobe.
#5 Turtleneck
I only own one turtleneck and it has been
my favourite item this month. I pick this on up from a second-hand sale at school about three years ago, when I was looking for something to go under my quidditch robes. Recently I pulled it back out again and even though we're meant to be getting into summer I seem
to be wearing this a lot of the time! I pair it with jeans and a leather jacket (what I call my James Bond look) or
a skater skirt this light knit has been great for the cooler spring days.
#6 Wide Step T-Bars
I had been looking for a pair of flat
shoes to go with my vintage dresses and I found these! Since purchase I have
worn them every weekend as they go with pretty much everything and a great for long day out!
#7 Colette Handbag
I feel like I haven't stopped raving about
this since I bought it!
I bought this beauty from Colette and
haven't stopped using it since. It fits everything in it with space to spare.
One day I had my DSLR camera in it and the next day I had a cookbook and there
was still room for a small drink bottle and other assorted handbag junk.
#8 Days of August Heart Necklace
I picked this one up from a design market
this weekend which houses local designers. This one came from Days of August a
sustainable and carbon neutral designer from Adelaide. At the moment this has
become my everyday necklace being made from simple stainless steel, I'm also
not as concerned about it getting wet.
I seem to change CDs about once a month.
This month CD of choice;
#9 Adele 25
Then I saw Adele -Live in London (on TV sadly) and I
think that I sold myself. Listening to her talk and seeing her as a really
person. She just seems lovely with a great sense of humour.
Her new album is beautiful and so moving.
I love how it makes me feel and I love how really she is.
Finally I found that this month late night
weekday movies were the greatest time to go to the movies.
Have you ever been to a movie late at
night on a weekday?
I did...
I went to see the dressmaker and the whole
experience was great. Unlike when I usually go to the cinema on the weekend,
the whole cinema complex was empty and there were no queues anywhere.
On to the movie itself.
The Dressmaker is an Australian film set
in the 1950's and is a revenge, comedy-drama. As the name suggest it's about a dressmaker who returns to her small country town after being sent away. I can't really say that it's a very happy movie but the CLOTHES! They were so beautiful. Imaging a dusty, sunbaked, small Australian town and then imagine them all wearing 50's Haute Couture! I was amazing! Starring Kate Winslet and Liam
Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving playing what become my favourite character, this
film has become one of this year absolute favourites.
What have you loved this month?
xx
Caitlin
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