I thought I would kick this blog off with something fun - a monthly favourites blog post. I realise we are three days into July but please consider the fact that I had no idea it takes so much time to plan and put together a blog post! So here goes - my first attempt at blogging: The things I have loved during the month of June...


1. Lidl's Sondey Farmer Cookies - Hazelnut Heart
Where to even begin with these. They are basically chocolate chip cookies with MELTED CHOCOLATE the whole way through the centre. Basically a food dupe for Maryland Gooey's but nicer and half the price. Oh and more chocolately. YUM.

2. Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in '210 Unapologetic'
UH-MAZ-ING. The only drugstore matte lip product I've ever tried who's sole purpose isn't to dry out your lips. This is a gorgeous bright coral shade with great staying power. Looks like a giant crayon, no lip liner needed.




 3. L'oreal True Match Foundation (Shade: Rose Ivory)
I have been using this foundation religiously this month. I have the lightest shade and although it is a little pink for me I didn't want to go any darker for fear of looking orange. You know the drill. However I  may try the 'Ivory' shade as it is still quite pale This has a really nice dewy finish and feels light on the skin - coverage is definitely buildable. 





4. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealor (above) (Shade: 1 Fair)
Again, obsessed with this stuff. Covers under-eye bags, redness, blemishes and spots like a DREAM. Super affordable too at €5.99


5. Alexa Chung for Eyeko Liquid Liner - 'Eye Do'
This is one of those "practice makes perfect" products - as all liquid liners are if you ask me. The felt tip makes it easier to do a thin line, a thick line and any size flick you so wish. Also, - great name Alexa. Very punny.




6. Cheryl Cole for L'oreal Colour Riche Nude Lipstick
I cannot even tell you how long I have been looking for the PERFECT nude lipstick for. I wanted one not too brown, not too pink - somewhere perfectly in the middle. BEHOLD - Cheryl Cole's new nude Colour Riche lipstick for L'oreal.
NOTE TO SELF: Fear this may be limited edition. STOCK. UP.
P.s. Sorry about the grubby packaging - this is well loved, I wear it EVERY DAY.


7. Nine West Pointed Blue Satin Heels (Carrie Bradshaw-Esque)
I never buy expensive shoes because I simply don't have the money and also my heels always get destroyed on nights out anyway. However, I simply could not leave these beauties on the shelf. They shall be saved for special occasions - dinner, fancy partaays, and basically will be going nowhere NEAR the typical nightclub mosh pit situation. Reason for purchase: There were half price, they are beautiful, they look like Carrie Bradshaws. The photo doesn't even do them justice...





8. Youtubers/Bloggers: Zoella (top left), EssieButton(top right), Amelia Liana (bottom left), & Tanya Burr (bottom right).
Pretty self-explanatory - I have been loving these videos during the month of June (and all year round really)and their blogs are amazing too - particularly Amelia Liana's (www.liana-beauty.com) - she blogs everyday.


9. La Roche Posay skincare:
- Effeclar Purifying Foaming Gel (for Oily Skin) - DISCLAIMER: Not even a smidge foaming. Other than that - AMAZING cleanser, really easy to take make-up off using some damp cotton pads. Really saw an improvement in my skin. Slightly pricey at approx €13.75 but SO worth it. Skincare is so important! 





- Effeclar Duo - this is a treatment cream which claims to: Correct the appearance of imperfections, unclog blocked pores and fights against marks - it does all of the above! I apply this before I go to sleep and again in the morning just before I put on my make up - works a treat! Again, quite pricey (approx €17.95), but definitely worth it in my opinion.