May Favourites.

I cannot believe that I am sat at my laptop, about to write my May favourites. This year is going by far too quickly... 

May has been a really good month on the whole. This month, I handed in my final uni assignment of my first year which was obviously a stressful time, so I'm very glad that that is over, I've also been spending time with some different people and focussing on healthy eating - so far so good (mostly!) I had lots of things which I loved this month, so I chose four favourites. One beauty, one fashion, one music and one random.

Acrylic Nails are my first May favourite. Now, I know they're not good for your nails but I love having them on, especially as my natural nails are so short. I've been to a few various nail salons in my town, but my current one is the best yet. This month my nails are "Blueberry" a gelly shade by Barry M. This shade is a gorgeous blue/purple hybrid. 

Patterned Trousers are another favourite from the month of May. I love how effortless stylish they are. The pair in the above photo are from New Look and cost £17.99, they're super comfy and fit me perfectly. These trousers are going to be much loved this summer, whether it is with my denim jacket and sandals or with a cami and chunky heels, they're amazingly versatile.

Taylor Swift: 1989 has been my favourite album this month. I am a sucker for a good pop album, I just love how easy it is to listen to. This album has fun songs, love songs, sad songs and most of them are "singing into a hairbrush" songs. Taylor is definitely my guilty pleasure and she's definitely been my saviour this month. 

TruGym Membership is the most unexpected favourite of the month. I actually love going to the gym, I love that feeling when I walk out and I know I've done something good for myself. I really enjoy challenging myself, I want to run faster and for longer and my ultimate goal is abs! I'm definitely going to keep going to carry on with my gym loving over the rest of the year. 

What have been your favourites this month?

Lots of love,

Laura x

L'Oreal Paris: infallible 24h-Matte Foundation.

Now, I am always slightly skeptical regarding foundation, particularly drugstore foundation.  I am a very pale skinned and I struggle to find foundation which is light enough for my skin. I am quite lucky with my skin, I rarely get breakouts (apart from that one week of the month, I'm sure you can all empathise with me there), my skin is dry but my T-Zone gets oily in the warmer weather. For, well, forever, I have used L'Oreal's True Match which I cannot live without, so when L'Oreal released their "Infallible 24HR Matte Foundation" I just could not resist. 

The Boots website describes it as : Introducing New Infallible 24HR Matte Foundation by L'Oreal Paris. A matte result that lasts up to 24 hours. Clinically proven; waterproof, steamproof. All the comfort, none of the shine. Perfect coverage. No Cakey effect. Easy to apply, enriched with perlite technology, and reduces the appearance of shine up to 24 hours.

The packaging is simple, but I like it. It is not "gimmicky" and looks more expensive than it's £7.99 price tag. 

I cannot wait to try out this new product, it has 4 & 5 star ratings online and hopefully it will live up to my high expectations! I will be reviewing this product very soon!

lots of love,
Laura x

Real Techniques: Sculpting Set.

I seem to spend all my time browsing Instagram and lusting after various products. A while ago I saw this brush set on Instagram but could I find them anywhere? NO! But, after lots of searching and browsing, I found them in my local Superdrug store for £20.99. Now, some people would never dream of spending £21 on make up brushes, but I am a complete Real Techniques addict, so I, of course, had to have them!

As you can see, the brushes are a gorgeous metallic bright pink - they look fantastic in any makeup collection!

The set features three brushes:

• sculpting brush: features a wide, angled head specially designed to help create defined contours

• fan brush (set exclusive): softly sweeps on powders + whisks away any excess makeup for an even finish

• setting brush: the key to completing any look with a controlled dusting of powder or highlighter

I have not yet had a chance to use this set as I only purchased them yesterday, a review post will follow in the next few weeks.

Which are your staple makeup brushes?

lots of love,
Laura x