April Favourites

So I'm aware I'm like, over a week late and we're in to May but I figured I'd do this anyway as it's a monthly edition I'd like to begin. Better late then never eh?

Okay so beauty wise...
 The Body Shop Tea Tree facial wash and Facial brush - I am so pleased with this and I couldn't love it any more right now. It's helping my skin and for the first time in years I'm actually keen and enjoying washing my face. At first the tea tree smell was a bit overbearing because it's quite strong and such a particular smell, but now I'm used to it and it doen't phase me at all. My sister borrowed mine to try and has ended up purchasing it too and no complaints from her either. The facial brush I also raved about here.
Body shop Lip butter in Mango - another product from the body shop. This smells pretty and my lips are usually so cruddy and flake all the time but this has majorly helped. I keep it on me at work as well because of the air conditioning affects me badly. 
L'Occitane Ultra Rich Body Lotion - this is by no means a small bottle but I still insist on carrying it everywhere with me. It contains shea butter so it smells lovely and I currently use this as a facial moisturiser and it's been the best thing I've ever used for my face.
Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in GreenBerry -  this is a pretty colour and I love the way it looks. It's bright and uplifting which is great for this spring, and the high shine effect is just something special.
MUA eyeshadow palette in Heaven and Earth - When I bought this I was like 'ehhhh, good price but I never wear nudes'. SO glad I got it anyway. I've used this constantly through April as it's so versatile and is perfect for me to wear for work and keep my make up toned down. 
Comforter Bubble Bar from Lush - I've been obsessed with this, and as you can see I only had the remnants to take a photo of.... I love the smell, the bubbles and the colour it turns the water. It makes me feel all giggly inside when I use it, which sounds weird.... but I can't think of any other way to explain it. Anyway I have a jar full of bubble bars but this is the one I've reached for each and every time, it's gorgeous.

Now this one is a bit different but I've been obsessed with these throughout April so I figured it's only right that I include them, and that is MAOAM Maomix. If you can't tell the packet in the photo is empty because although I was trying to save half the packet for a photo SOMEONE ATE THEM! Hey I just couldn't resist. I go for the Maomix as I like a bit of everything, apart from the cola pinball things as they taste good at first then taste like crap. 

Movie of the Month - 
Iron Man 3

Song of the Month - 
Justin TimberLake ft. Jay Z - Suit & Tie

If it's budget beauty you're into like I've posted on my favourites this week, there's a post including some of the great affordable beauty brands over at this post

Garnier Make-up remover review

Garnier Simply Essentials Soothing 2 in 1 make-up remover

So my sister had been using this product for a while and was converted but I was still happy with my convenient face wipes. Gradually I saw comments on blogs about how bad wipes were but never any in-depth explanation as to why so I just passed this by. Apparently there was a big thing about face wipes in the beauty world that I managed to miss. The main thing I picked up was they caused premature wrinkling caused by the tugging motion needed with wipes and they also contain many chemicals in them which are harmful (I dread to think how many chemicals were in the cheap own brand ones I used to use). So this basic information combined with my running out of face wipes, I decided to grab a liquid make-up remover. It is gentle and so ideal for sensitive skin, and it is capable of removable waterproof make up. Now I don't often wear waterproof make-up, but I figured better to be prepared rather than have stubborn make-up glued to my face (especially after a good night out). 

This product works wonders for me, removing make-up much quicker and efficiently than wipes ever did. I tested the difference one night by removing make up with wipes first, and then going over the top with the liquid remover and the amount of dirt and make-up still coming off onto the cotton pad was unreal!
It does leave a slight greasy feeling behind after because of the oily base, which feels quite hydrating actually. And I usually wash my face fairly soon after using this anyway so this is no problem for me. You have to shake the bottle to combine the liquid and oil which sometimes when I'm very very sleepy seems like such a chore, but it isn't exactly difficult.

I'll definitely be repurchasing this when I eventually run out. I've been using this since February and I've only used a 1/3 of the solution. Therefore also way more cost effective than face wipes too!
The only time I'll be reaching for a face wipe is if this isn't around and wipes are the only option. 


Ashley x

Outfit of the Day - Bank Holiday Monday

Bank holidays are pretty much the only time my boyfriend and I get to spend time quality time together as we work alternate days. This bank holiday, we spent it on a day out with his family. It was such good weather that we had to take advantage and took a trip to the beach, we didn't actually go ON the beach much, but it was just nice to be beside the seaside (oh wahey, that sounds like the song! Completely unintentional).

This is my first outfit post, so let's see how it goes!

Hello white legs!

This was after a day at the seaside, I do not tan well...

Anyway, outfit:

Sunglasses - eBay - here

Cardigan - New Look - here

Top - Republic 

Shorts - Miss Selfridge

Frilly Socks - eBay - here

Converse 'Lo' shoes - Schuh - here 

Some of the items are no longer available from the stores listed. 

The shoes are actually my boyfriends, I bought them for him as a present last Christmas but I've SOMEHOW misplaced my hi tops so I borrowed his lo tops even if they were a bit big.

Ashley x

Wish List #2

I'm basically going to buy all these things eventually. The more time I spend on this post the more and more I have a niggling little voice at me going "get themmmmm". As you do.

1. Floral Crop Top - New Look £9.99

2. Paisley Dress - Motel £32.00

3. Matte Make-up Base - No7 at Boots £10.50

4. Black Lace Trim Denim Shorts - Missguided £24.99

5. Real Techniques Core Collection - Boots £21.99

All prices are correct at time of publishing. Prices may vary with time.

I've been lusting over the shorts for ages, patiently waiting for Missguided to get them back in stock in my size. HURRY UP PLEASE! 

And I'm going to buy the Real Techniques brushes but I'm not sure whether to buy the Starter set for eyes (found here) as well... Considering this just makes my brain hurt. 

Ashley x