January Favourites

So we are already a month into 2015 (how the hell did that happen?!) So I thought I would do a January favourites!

So I think my number 1 favourite of the month is my turntable and vinyls (which I listen to basically every day) Even though the turntable was quite expensive I think they are worth it because they make the room just more welcoming and have a nice ambience, its just a good thing to have when you're revising.... especially Tom Odell.

Another favourite is my camera(which I did get in December but oh well, i've still got to get some film in it for when I go away but because its a lomography camera it should give some interesting outcomes.

I saw a really good quote from a book and decided to order the book and i've had it for a few days and its really good so far! I'm about a third of the way in and I'm getting really into it. Since starting uni I've found that making time to read when its not to do with the course is difficult, I don't even do the mandatory reading any more!

A favourite for this month as cheesy as it sounds is my course friends! I've been out with my course friends a lot lately and we are booking to go to Disneyland this week(I can't even explain how excited I am about that) I've realised it's good to go out and get a bit tipsy but the best way to end an ftp night is a huge pizza and a deep chat!

I am also obsessed with Maybelline super stay gel nail colour especially Mint for life and Extreme blackcurrant. I would say the Mint for life is more spring but its still really nice to wear now.Here's a link to the nail varnish.....
http://www.superdrug.com/Maybelline/Maybelline-Forever-Strong-Nail-Polish-Mint-for-Life/p/587051#.VM6byIcjilI

Clothes wise I am in love with my jeans I got from New Look. Basically there was a huge glitch and when you spend £15 you got £15 off so I ordered some jeans and they are the comfiest pair I own. They are about half the price of Topshop and I would say they are the same quality. Here's the link....
http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jeans/black-ripped-knee-disco-jeans-_333283001

Also I ordered some stuff from Mango in the sale, it hasn't arrived yet but the price was just crazy, I got 5 jumpers for £25 and I'm so excited for them to arrive!

I also picked up a fleece lined hoody from Jack Wills with my staff discount, I've been looking at it for ages and since it's the end of the season I caved and bought it! I literally live in it. We still have it in stock and its in the sale! Pick it up here....
http://www.jackwills.com/en-gb/product/langmore-sherpa-hoodie-10000632901

But to finish the post here my favourite quote that I found...

Lauren x

July favourites

Well July has just ended so I thought whats better than a new favourites post.

Tv, films , books & music

So I shall start with tv shows. Well at the end of July I became completely obsessed with American horror story. I have just started season 3 and I am obsessed with it already but I did miss season 2 because it just didn't appeal to me because of the plot and it doesn't have Taissa Farmiga in and she is my favourite character, well along with Evan Peters.

When it comes to films I can think of 2, I did go see TFIOS which was great but I don't know I wasn't completely blown away, I did cry multiple times but I expected it to be different. Another good film was 22 jump street which is bloody hilarious to say the least, I had to wipe tears away half way through the film but you can definitely tell its a sequel its just not as good as 21 jump street but it has a hell of a lot of intertextual references to the first film.

At the end of july i managed to finish the book chain reaction which is the final book in the perfect chemistry series. I know the collection is pretty old and I have had the books for a year but I have only just read the last one and for the last half of the book I just couldn't put it down it was incredible. I would 100% recommend the trilogy to anyone.

Music wise I have been enjoying more clubby songs since I went to Kavos end of June and when I was on my cruise we went to the club every night so yeah my music taste is changing every day. I know they both came out late June but I only got my hands on them in July since I was away but 5 Seconds of Summer's album and Ed Sheeran's album are both incredible and if you haven't given them a listen I would totally recommend them. With 5sos my absolute favourite is end up here and with Ed Sheeran my favourites are afire love and thinking out loud.

Cosmetics 

There are a couple of products I can mention here, first I shall talk about lip products. 2 main products have stood out and been very helpful since I have been in the sun. First the watermelon flavoured malibu lip care which tastes divine to start with and it really moisturises your lips and protects them from the sun. The second product is Cliniques chubby stick in the shade 07 super strawberry, I actually got this for free when I picked up the July addition of glamour magazine and I have fallen in love with it ! Its quite a subtle colour but its still very cute. I will be picking up a full size one when I have finished with the small version.

I would also recommend 2 spot products these are all by neutrogena I have the tangerine and lime daily wash and scrub which work really well for your face and smell divine. I also have the body wash and scrub in pink grapefruit which works really well. I've had small spots on my back for as long as I can remember and this product has definitely helped in reducing them so I would recommend them to anyone having back acne problem.

Shops

When I was on my cruise I discovered a shop called Pull and Bear and absolutely fell in love. I think its a European shop based in Spain but it has a lot of cute stuff at reasonable prices so its basically a Spanish H&M and since I have a huge love for H&M its not a surprise I fell in love with Pull and Bear.

I have also found that this month Primark has been great, I have been wearing a lot of clothes from there when I went away, mainly skirts and shorts but they definitely serve a purpose and its so cheap that if they do get ruined its not the end of the world. I got a pair of sandals for my holiday and wore them every day and completely distorted them but its fine because they only cost about £8 I think.

My final shop is B&M, I've always been a fan on the shop since it has a huge variety of stuff for a decent price but at the moment I'm looking for uni stuff and they have great stuff. Soon I'm doing a uni stuff haul where I shall show the stuff I have got (will link here when it has gone live) .

Others

In June I got my mac but I still haven't really put it down its basically my baby so its definitely still a favourite.

I also ordered cards against humanity at the end of July since I've only heard good reviews, I haven't had chance to play it yet but I can tell its going to be brilliant because of the nature of the crude cards.

Also since I have been travelling a lot I have discovered a love for Barcelona. Since I only spent one day there I didn't see too much but what I did see was absolutely beautiful and I'm pretty excited to go back soon.

2014 blogger challenge - Skin care

So for this week as part of the blogger challenge we have to talk about skin care. Lately I feel that my skin has improved and this is because of 2 things (i think). Firstly I have changed my diet so I eat a lot more home cooked healthier meals and less salty ready meals. I have also started drinking a lot more water, this has really helped because I feel more hydrated and a lot less tired. 

These are the products I have been using on my skin. The first image contains the Clearasil products I use, I highly recommend the one in the silver tube because it reduces the size of spots really quickly. 

The cleansing lotion I get is boots essential cucumber and it is so good, I can't use the expensive cleansing lotion as it brings me out in more spots and stings my eyes but this product doesn't actually bring me out in spots.

The moisturisers i don't use on my face because they are fragranced, I mainly use these on my arms and legs because they are so creamy and smell divine. 

Thanks for reading and if you recommend any skin care products pop them in the comments 

Lauren x

October favourites

So I thought I would share just some of my favourites from last month, hope you enjoy...



Butternut squash soup is such a wintery flavor that is perfect for dinner after a cold day.



I have had a few different flavored pop tarts and bought the frosted strawberry sensation on a whim, since they are the most popular and I have got to say they are so nice, they taste like jam tarts with icing , well that is how I would describe them anyway aha. 

Very similar to the tangle teaser however the babyliss has a
handle so i just thought it would be better.

These are some nail varnishes i have been liking
ever since i bought them.

I love all the Marc Jacobs range , however Dot is probably my favourite this month.

The L'Oreal Elvive shampoo, conditioner and hair 

mask is possibly the best hair care I have ever

used and I would totally recommend it.

I have used my Polaroid quite a bit this month which
reminds me just how much i love it.

Since its getting darker outside I have got obsessed
with candles again, below is the Yankee
Halloween special candy corn which smells of
American sweets.

Lately I have started to wear my double Pandora bracelet that i got from the Caribbean about 3 years ago.

Bobble hats are so perfect this season.

Probably my most worn jumper - H&M £12.99

This dress from Dorothy Perkins is so perfect, quite
similar to the Topshop dress for a fraction of the price.
Dorothy Perkins £18

And to finish off ,my favourite film this year has to be Now You See Me, I will probably do a full review on a separate blog post because enjoyed it so much.

 Lauren x