Favourites | August

Beauty

Garnier Body Repair Repairing body milk | I use this body milk as an everyday moisturiser for my body and darn, it works miracles ! This one leaves my skin feeling so super soft and smells just hmmmm !

Palmolive Naturals Ultra Hydrating shower milk with olives and hydrating milk | I told you guys all about this one in my previous collective haul, so I'm not going to repeat myself BUT oh boy, I'm in love with this scent all over again !

Lush Grease Lightning (or Spotlight for the French version) anti acne treatment | I used this one every single night for the past few weeks because I was breaking out really badly and it worked perfectly. My skin has cleared up beautifully and isn't left looking really dry and dehydrated. A little pump of this one goes a long way and for a tea tree treatment this one smells really good. (I am currently testing out a tea tree face wash that smells so bad, ugh !)

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 111 (Kiss of Life) and 107 | I caved and bought a second one of these lipsticks ! I'm in love with the finish and smell of these ones. To me they kind of smell like watermelon if that makes any sense? They can be a bit drying because of the matt finish, so maybe it would be a good idea to wear some lip butter underneath ;) Swatches are down below !

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light (I think, because the packaging doesn't say what shade this is) | This concealer is perfect if you want to acquire a natural make up look ! It doesn't give you a lot of coverage, but just enough to conceal normal size blemishes. I am crazy for neutral/natural make up looks, but I do need a lot of coverage because of active break outs and acne scars. So I use this one on those patches where I would typically get some redness or wherever I have some minor scars and then I use a more heavy concealer on active break outs, areas where some veins are noticeable and bigger scars.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light | This has been my go to 'foundation' these last few weeks. It is a great moisturiser and gives you just the right amount of coverage for a natural looking face of make up. LOVE !

Fashion

Sweaters | Oh yes, it's me and my sweaters again ! Towards the end of august the mornings and evenings get more crisp here in Belgium and that's why I was finally able to wear my sweaters again, yay for fall !

My collared shirt from New Look | It just looks so cute and preppy and I pair it way too often with my nerd glasses ... Help !

My Little Marcel Phone Case | How cute is the font of this paired with the nautical print? I just can't ! (A lot of my friends will kill me for this, but just one more time to annoy them a little bit more hehe  The case always reminds me of this.)

Lifestyle

Food - Non sweetened granola with hazelnuts and dark chocolate | I was such a cereal kind of girl, but last year when I was trying to eat healthier I trained myself to eat granola. The past year I only ate sweetened granola, but now that I am training myself to eat less sweet I switched to the non sweetened ones and I don't even mind actually. I really like how natural this tastes with a bit of almond milk, perfect breakfast. Seriously, I could eat this all day everyday ...

Music - Daniela Andrade | A lot of YouTubers use Daniela's music in a lot of videos and I had been wondering for quite some time who this girl was whose music everyone was using. This month I discovered it and fell in love ! I bought her album and have it on replay all the time. It is just the perfect soothing music to either wake up or wind down. My favourite original song by Daniela is Any Other Way :)

TV Series - Pretty Little Liars | If you are with me on this one, you will definitely have seen the summer finale of PLL and will be totally freaking out over it. I genuinely have been addicted to this series for the past couple of years and honestly I am dying to finally know for sure who A is !

Book - Lady Of the Rivers | I have been reading this one this month because after watching The White Queen TV series, I really wanted to read one of Philippa Gregory's novels. So I opted for the 'prequel' to The White Queen, the story of Jacquetta Lady of The Rivers. I haven't finished it yet, so I'll review it when I actually finish it ;)

YouTube - Zoe Sugg a.k.a. Zoella | She is such a sweet girl, she has an awesome sense of fashion, that British accent, the fact that she kind of made me look at myself and realise that I might be having anxiety causing my way too often panic attacks, ... She's amazing ! I love how spontaneous she appears to be in her videos and think she does an amazing job at what she's doing :) Make sure you check my post about Zoe's fashion and her YouTube channel !

Random Technology - My iPhone 5 | I am in love with my phone ! For years I had been wanting to buy a beautiful white iPhone and this summer I have worked my bum of to finally be able to buy one. I am super proud that I earned it all by myself and love this phone to pieces. (My dad already thinks it is glued to my hand ...)

Those were my favourites for the month of August. I hope you all had a lovely last month of summer :)

107 - 111

Love,
Kelly

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Beauty | Haul - Collective

It has been a while since I did a beauty haul, so obviously the next one would be a gigantic one ;) This pile is the result of several shopping trips and drugstore visits with my mom, so without further ado, let's dig in !

Garnier Body Repair Repairing body milk | I was on the hunt for a body milk that I could use everyday when I hop out of the shower, so obviously one that wasn't far too expensive. This one is perfect, it isn't super expensive, the bottle is huge (400 ml) and it works like a dream.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original | I use dry shampoo quite often because my hair doesn't have a lot of texture to it and squirting some dry shampoo in there helps a lot on that front. I previously owned the XXL volume version of this dry shampoo and it did a good job, but I didn't really need the volume so I decided to get the normal one this time.

L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray | This is such a classic when it comes to hairspray and though it is quite pricey, I love it so much ! I really love the scent of it and it doesn't make my hair look dusty or sticky.

Nivea Pure & Natural deodorant in Jasmine | I am quite difficult when it comes to deodorant and while I know that I should opt for roll on one, they don't quite work for me. During puberty a lot of people go through a stage where they sweat a lot and boy did I hate that stage. I have a super sensitive nose, so the moment when I start smelling my own sweat the littlest bit I will freak out completely. Needless to say that I am quite demanding when it comes to deodorant. But I really love this one, it is really gentle, smells super fresh and lasts all day.

Palmolive Naturals Ultra Hydrating shower milk with olives and hydrating milk | Once in a while I cave again for this one. I think it was about three years ago that I went to France with my chummy and her parents and discovered this shower cream. I tend to go towards this one every summer and thus it reminds me of a lot of summer memories. It smells so good and is super moisturising.

Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy facial scrub in grapefruit and pomegranate | I am currently changing up my skincare routine after using the Clinique 3-steps system for two years, because I noticed that my skin really got used to it and it didn't work as well anymore. So I was on the hunt for a gentle scrub suitable for daily use and found this one. So far I've been liking it a lot. It is really gentle and smells so good ! Normally I don't like citrussy cents, but oh boy does this one smell nice !

The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner for combination to oily skin | I was on the hunt for a new toner and while I was picking up a new scrub at The Body Shop my eyes were drawn to this one. Aside the body butters and hand creams, I haven't tried a lot from The Body Shop so I was curious about the rest of their products. I like this so far, it is a lot more gentle than my Clinique toner and leaves my face feeling super clean and fresh.

Lush Grease Lightning (or Spotlight for the French version) anti acne treatment | Also part of changing up my routine was choosing another spot treatment for my occasional acne. After hearing Ingrid, a.k.a. MissGlamorazzi, and Joey Graceffa rave about this one, I really wanted to try it, so I went ahead and bought it ;) I can't really judge it yet, but I can tell you that this one smells amazing, oh dear lord !

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light | I fell in love with this one last summer and resisted not to buy it all summer, but trying out other BB creams, none of them could make me forget this one. I caved !

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light (I think, because the packaging doesn't say what shade this is) | I am really difficult when it comes to concealer, most concealers are just too dark for me (even the lightest shade !) I've tried a lot of different ones, but haven't found the perfect one yet. This one however has made a really good first impression ! It fits (Yeah, Fit Me, it's in the name isn't it?) my skin tone perfectly and doesn't leave patches on my skin. So I've been loving it so far.

Bourjous Colour Boost in Peach on the Beach | I am expanding my lip products collection and after hearing Zoe, a.k.a. Zoella, and my chum, Hannah, rave about this I decided that I needed this one in my life. Perfect colour, perfect consistency, love it !

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 111 (Kiss of Life) | I have been eyeing the Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks for a while and finally caved. I am truly, madly, deeply in love with these ones ! They smell amazing and the finish of them is so pretty. They look gorgeous, the colours are perfect and they last for such a long time ! I think I might buy another one pretty soon !

Maybelline Tenue & Strong PRO in Orange Couture (This is the French name, I couldn't find the English one, sowwy) | This is the first time that I tried drugstore nailpolish and I'm wondering why I waited so long ... This nailpolish was such a pretty opaque colour after only one coat, it is mind blowing ! Five days strong without chipping, woohoow !

If you're reading this, you made it to the end of this far too long haul, congratulations to you !

If you guys want me to do a review or tutorial on any of these products, let me know in the comments below ;)

Love,

Kelly

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Beauty | Review - Lush's Ocean Salt Scrub

Well hello there !

In one of my first posts I told you that I had bought Lush's Ocean Salt Scrub and I promised to review it, sooo here I am.

Okay, what does this product promise you to do? This is what Lush has to say about that "Washing with Ocean Salt is like taking your face on a trip to the seaside for an invigorating splash in the water. The minerals in sea salt soften as it scrubs away dirt, dead skin and blockages for a bright, fresh face. We mix in fresh avocado and coconut to hydrate thirsty skin, leaving it balanced and soft. The antibacterial effects of lime and vodka are ideal for blocked pores, blackheads or blemishes and leave skin visibly brightened. It's no wonder Ocean Salt is so enormously popular!"

So basically this

- Get rid of dirt, dead skin and blockages

- Hydrate

- Get rid of blocked pores, blackheads and blemishes

-Birighten up your skin

Well, I loved this product a lot ! It is the first scrub that actually leaves my skin feeling deeply cleaned, a lot softer and very bright. The salt really makes up for a very gentle scrub, though it may feel a bit crunchy, it starts to melt when you're applying it :)

The smell is not what you would typically expect from a scrub, but it is a very fresh and clean scent. Just perfect !

I really noticed a difference after using this scrub. My face feels so much softer and it looks a lot brighter. I got rid of all the blackheads on my nose and although I break out a little bit the day after scrubbing, I got rid of most blemishes.

I would recommend this product, it's a very fresh and clean scrub and does it's job perfectly. Oh and by the way, don't be surprised when your lips taste salty after scrubbing, it is called 'Ocean SALT' (Happened to me, true story ... typical)

Oh, if you're wondering why mine has a French name, I bought it in Brussels and our Lush shop only has the French names ;)

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Favorites | May

Hi there !

I love the beginning of a new month ! Not only because I typically change up a few thing, but also because YouTube is filled with 'monthly favorites' videos, maybe even my favorite type of video :) So, I thought it would be nice to do a similar post on here to. Without further ado, here are my May favorites !

Beauty

Mac's Mineralized Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle | I had heard a lot about this highlighter and wanted to see for myself if it was worth the hype. Well, it is ! I absolutely love this one and it has become a part of my daily make up routine. This highlighting powder doesn't only look nice (just look at the beautiful rose gold swipes !) it really gives your face a beautiful healthy glow. I apply this with a little fluffy brush (Because I don't really have a suitable brush YET) right above the apples of my cheeks (the typical highlighting area), on my forehead, my cupid's bow and I draw a little invisible line on my nose (to make it appear a bit thinner)

Garniers's BB creme Miracle Skin Perfecter for combination to oily skin in Light | I have been wanting to try this one for a while, since I have very oily skin and I've never really found a BB creme that didn't make me shine at the end of the day. This one claims to keep you shine-free, so I was excited to try it out. Since I am mentioning this in my favorites, it obvious that I liked it, but I still have a blogpost waiting with a full review on it so you'll hear about my experience soon ;)

Essie's Turquoise & Caicos | This is actually the first ever more 'daring' color nailpolish I've ever bought and I absolutely love it ! Just looking at it makes me happy. It is a really pretty pastel turquoise-green color. Once again, post on this one coming soon !

Bioderma's Sensibio H20 | Once again, I had heard a lot about this make up remover and I was so excited when I was a bottle of it at the drugstore. I went ahead and bought the huge bottle as you can see and I really didn't regret it. Definitely worth the money ! I use this every night to take off my make up and more than any other product I've ever used this one removes make up so easily. I just take a cottonpad, put some of the product on and press it onto my eyelid for about ten seconds before swiping away almost everything I have on there at once. This thing works miracles !

Fructis' Shampoo & Conditioner in Pure Shine | I had heard Ingrid -or Missglamorazzi- rave about the fructis shampoo and since I needed a new one, I decided to try this one out. It is amazing, my hair looks so much better than when I used my previous shampoo by Syoss. It also feels a lot cleaner, especially now that I'm growing out my fringe and using a lot of styling products. 

Lush's Ocean Salt Facial Scrub | The only Lush product that I owned was a lip scrub (which I love so much) but I wanted to try something new from Lush and I needed a new facial scrub, et voila Ocean Salt Scrub was added to my collection. There is (once again) still a full review coming up on this one, but I really love it and it has proven to be worth the money.

Fashion
Comfy Clothes | Since I am in the middle of revision and I don't really like spending the day in my pyjamas not wearing make up, I tend to just dress a bit more comfy and use minimal make up on. I've been wearing a lot of leggings, oversized sweaters and t-shirts. The ideal outfit to be at ease while studying :)

Lifestyle

Tumblr | I've been so obsessed with Tumblr these last few weeks, I can lose hours on there ! I actually wrote a blogpost about it and the fact that I only seem to tend towards one (or three) particular color of pictures on there. Read all about it over here.

Lipton Green Tea Intense Mint | I have given up my coffee addiction and changed it for a tea addiction. For the last few weeks I've been ending my days checking the internet, sipping on some tea and watching YouTube videos (it's an addiction). I just have this tea with a bit of honey and it is literally the best tea I've ever had (very easy thing, because I just recently started drinking tea)

I hope you liked this first favorites post :) Talk to you soon !

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Beauty | Haul - The Body Shop & Lush

On Monday classes started again for me and being in back in the city, I couldn't resist paying a short visit to the Body Shop & Lush.
I absolutely love the scrubs and body butters from the Body Shop and it was time for me to try out a new scent, so I decided to go with the Vineyard Peach scent for both the scrub & the body butter. I like to have the scrub & body butter in the same scent, because otherwise it misses quite the effect if you just start mixing all these scents. I also bought a hand & nail cream in the almond scent. I love this hand cream it is so very moisturising & it just smells amazing. I usually buy the small tubes of hand cream at the Body Shop, but since they only had the big one and I already knew that I would love the cream, I went with the big one. I've tried the rose scented one before, but it didn't quite do the job for me ... My hands didn't get enough moisture out of it & for me, the scent was too overpowering.
I don't have much experience buying stuff at Lush, I really like their lip scrub, but that is in fact all I've ever tried before. I knew I wanted to get a face scrub, so I stumbled upon this one called Ocean Salt. This is what the description mentions : "When you think of a sea spray on your face, you can imagine the cleaning salt - but without you feeling dried out and tight, like the sea is prone doing. We have taking lashings of fine sea salt to scrub and clean and mixed it with lots of great things that will moisturise and treat the skin." (Source)
I'm really excited to give these a try and I'll let you know how it works out !

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