January was a bit of a long month for me. I still had no car, which is no use when you live in the middle of nowhere like me. Thankfully, I finally have a lovely new one and I'm steadily building up my confidence again. I got a little KIA Rio and she's fabulous, my top favourite of the things Im going to share with you guys today. It feels great to just be able to drive myself to work everyday and be able to go home after. Im so enjoying my freedom again.
Before I ramble on about my car, heres another few things I have been loving recently.
Firstly, Giovanna Fletchers newest book Some Kind Of Wonderful is, like the title says, wonderful! I love G's style of writing and have enjoyed every book she has written so far, this is another belter. It follows the lovely Lizzy who is on a journey to discover who she really is after a breakup that left her wondering what to do or where to go with her life. I totally recommend this book if your looking for something to grab a cuppa and a cosy blanket with. The hardback edition is on offer right now for only £6.49. I read it in a couple of sittings and loved it.
When I was in Paris I finally got to visit SEPHORA (blogpost still to come)! I loved it and could have spent hours wandering about. My two favourite items that I picked up were, firstly, a beautiful eyeshadow palette by Zoeva. There was a lot of choice when it came to these palettes but I went for the Rose Golden palette. Its full of beautiful warm matt and shimmer shades which Ive been wearing daily and using on night out looks. The pink shimmer shades such as 'Just a Rose and Shining Bright are what I've been living for and I'm actually obsessed. I also picked up the Sephora Smoothing Primer which I have been trying out over January. I apply it under all my makeup and it makes my face feel so lovely and soft. My foundation literally glides over the top of it and I feel its lasting me so much longer. I really cant wait until I can get back to a Sephora!
The cosy jumper you see in the background was one I found in the Topshop sale. To me its a proper, old school wooly jumper that you see in really old photos. Its so soft and the floral pattern on the front is beautiful and gives it a more modern twist. It was still quite pricey in the sale but I just had to have it. I love pairing this with a pair of cosy leggings, ankle booties and a think scarf.
Its now down further in price; Cream Embellished Jumper and If your needing an extra thick cosy jumper, grab this while its there!
Its now down further in price; Cream Embellished Jumper and If your needing an extra thick cosy jumper, grab this while its there!
My little Chip mug has been used daily since I got it for my birthday! Its from Primark and I have the Mrs Potts teapot too. I cant bring myself to use her as she looks so lovely on my shelf, although, I think a wee boozy tea party with some cocktails might be where she come's in handy! Each of the Chip Mugs were £6 and Mrs Potts was £12. I managed to find them in the big Primark in Dundee when I was away. Im hoping they are still about but I know that they fly off the shelves! Keep your eyes peeled if your after them.
The final thing I have been loving over the past few weeks is another bottle of my favourite scent. I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of Thierry Muglers' ALIEN for my birthday. Its been my favourite scent ever since my mam bought it for me when I went to college 6 years ago and I wear it daily. I can rarely afford to pick up a bottle as it is pricey so I was over the moon to recieve this!
I hope you all had a more productive January than I did. Now that we are into February I have begun University again, Im back to work and we are also approaching the Shinty season. Feels like Christmas & New Year was a million years ago already! As always I will try and write to you all as much as I can even though Uni will take up a lot of my free time.
Let me know below some of your favourite things you have been enjoying since Christmas.
Happy Thursday ,
Amy x
