I Went Shopping...

As a treat for finishing my exams and to reward myself for the weeks of hard work, I went shopping and spent a lot. 

Whoops.

I'm super excited about some of the bits I bought so I thought I'd share them with you all!

Mac Real Doll

Mac 217 Brush

Mac False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara

Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Waterproof Mascara

First stop was John Lewis, where I always get sucked in by the Mac counter. I want every single lipstick! *heart eye emoji* I took advantage of the 10% off they were offering and bought Real Doll which is a really pretty baby pink. It's a lustre formula so it's not too pigmented and is quite glossy. I also bought an eyeshadow blending brush because I've heard such great things about it! This Mac mascara was a free sample, but it's just a bit rubbish: It doesn't lengthen, doesn't volumize, just kinda sits on your lashes. I won't be buying a full sized one! I wanted to try a new mascara and had heard that Lancome do amazing ones, so I have high hopes for this one!!!

Virgin Mojito Body Scrub, Shower Gel and Body Sorbet

Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet

Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30

Wild Argan Oil Hand Cream

Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash

Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream

  Obvs I went to the Body Shop. I flipping love it. And their new Virgin Mojito range is to die for. It is lime and mint scented so it's sooo refreshing, I think it will be really nice in the hot weather. I've never used their sorbets before and now I've got two! They are not as rich and buttery as the body butters so they aren't as moisturising, but they are so fresh and really cooling on the skin. I bought a face moisturiser with a high SPF for when I go away on holiday and of course I picked up some more hand cream. I also bought some replacement Vitamin E stuff because I'm nearly all out!

I bought all this stuff from Primark, which I am loving at the mo. I either love or hate that shop (normally hate) but I went to the one in Portsmouth and it's a lot tidier than others I've been to! I've been looking for a chunky belt for a while and at £2 each I decided to buy two. Tights are an essential, and I thought I'd try out these fake eyelashes as they were only a £1! I got some comfy little shorts for wearing round the house and two little boho tops (I'm trying to get into the festival style).

This little beauty was from River Island and it's adorable. It fits me really well and suits my body shape. I find it so difficult to find bikinis that actually fit me well and I end up giving up but this was perfect. 

Eeeek I spent so much money, but I definitely needed all of this. 

Love, Becca xxx

May Favourites

May is always my least favourite month of the year because it means it's exam time. For me, May is just a month of stressing out and revising, which explains why I haven't updated this blog recently! I really felt the pressure this year to work hard and do well in these exams, so hopefully my grades reflect the effort I put in!

So what items have been making May more enjoyable?

Stabilo Felt Tips

You can't revise without buying new stationery, can you? These felt tips made my revision so much more colourful and there are so many pretty colours! I probably didn't need these because I have so many other felt tips, but buying pens makes me happy, okay?

Honey and Oat 3-in-1 Scrub Mask

This face mask was so nice to relax in after a day in the library. It smells so nice, a bit like porridge! It cleanses, polishes and moisturises your skin (hence the 3-in-1). It is nice and quick as you only leave it on for 10-15 mins and when you take it off, it acts as an exfoliator to really clean your face. It leaves my face so soft and renewed, I love it! Quick warning: Don't leave it on for too long as it becomes almost impossible to get off!

Popcorn Lip Scrub

This stuff actually tastes like popcorn, I want to eat the whole pot. It's just like the sweet and salty popcorn that I am obsessed with. It leaves my lips so soft and it's so easy to use, I also have it in the bubblegum flavour but this one is defo my fave.

Topshop Lipstick in INFRARED

I really wanted an orange lipstick for agessss and this is my perfect shade. It is not too orange, more red if anything, but it is still beautiful. It is quite matte and the colour is so strong on the lips. It's such a summery colour and will look so lovely on tanned skin. This is the first Topshop lipstick I have bought and I'm so impressed with it, I will defo be buying more as they are such good quality for the price!

Topshop Glow Highlighter in POLISHED

This highlighter is soooo pretty! It is so shimmery and creamy, it blends really easily onto the skin and gives you such a lovely, natural looking glow. The rose gold packaging it also super cute.

Primark Denim Skirt

I don't know why I fell in love with this skirt so much, but for just £10 I couldn't really say no. This cute A-line skirt buttons up the front and fits me perfectly (I find that clothes in Primark  n e v e r  fit me properly). Mum said that I used to have a skirt just like this with a matching denim hat when I was a little girl. Surely putting me in a denim hat was some sort of abuse...

Going to the Gym

I've never really enjoyed exercising before and saw it more as a chore than something to enjoy. But recently I've been going as a way of de-stressing and as a bit of a procrastination tool. I figured that I could go to the gym instead of revising because that was a positive use of my time, rather than binge watching Once Upon a Time on Netflix (my current TV obsession). I actually feel a lot better about myself and even though I haven't been going to the gym for that long, I can see results and I feel so much fitter. My stamina has improved massively and running up two flights of stairs in my house no longer kills me! I've been going around 4 times a week, mostly just running and toning up on the mats. I'm worried that over summer I will let this routine slip as I don't have a gym membership back home, but fingers crossed I keep exercising!

So that was May. It feels like it has been such a busy month, but nothing much has happened! I've now finished my second year at uni which is insane and I've now got such a long summer holidays which is fab. 

Hope you all had a wonderful May!

Love, Becca xxx