Random Favourites - Mango, Taylor Swift, Bio Oil, Pina Colada and Open Uni

1. Mango Peach Salsa Yankee Candle & Mango Beautifying Oil - I am obsessed with these two! This Yankee is perfect for Spring/Summer. Smells sweet but fresh, not sickening at all. Dry mango oil from The Body Shop smells divine too. I always wondered how oil can be dry? But I guess it means that it moisturises but isn't greasy. This one is like that anyway. I don't like it for my hair thou, makes it look stringy.
Anyone knows any mango scented stuff? I am addicted to this scent so give me anything!

2. Taylor Swift 'Red' - Never thought I'd be a fan but I am enjoying this very much.

3. Bio-Oil - I am not committed enough to apply this regularly on my stretch marks so won't tell you here that this is a miracle product. It is helping my super dry nose at the moment though. Bio-Oil is re-hydrating skin around my nose and I hope it will get rid of the dryness for good. I tried many things and this is the only thing that seems to be doing any good.

4. The Open University - I've started to work on my final EMA assignment for Openings Module. I have to submit it by mid July. I enjoyed this module a lot. I managed to wake up my brain and remind myself what's it's like to study and revise. I'm looking forward to my first year as a Uni Student. But for now I need to focus on finishing this one.

5. Pina Colada - I don't think I have to explain much here! It's soooo yummy! It will forever remind me of Tenerife.

Sylwia x

Random Favourites - Tv Series, Brushes, Gradient nails, Pearls and No7

1.       Monday Evenings – this is the only time when I actually sit down especially for the tv show or rather tv shows. It starts nice and light with The Hart Of Dixie at 8pm, 9pm is darker and twisted with Revenge and it moves onto a proper horror at 10pm The Walking Dead. This is normally the time when I do my nails too – multitasking ;)

2.       Hakuro Brushes – I absolutely love these. They’re synthetic, super soft and blend everything like a dream. Very affordable too, I paid £15 for both of these!  My sister in law got me these from a polish website (I believe Hakuro is a polish brand) so not sure if they’re available in the UK :(

3.       No7 Cleansing Water – only been using this for a few days but already loving it. I use it as makeup remover for the face and that saves Bioderma (that’s the only thing that doesn’t irritate my eyes) just for my eyes. This cleansing water smells very fresh, leaves skin feeling clean and cooled. I love the pump, super handy little thing!

4.       Ombre Nails – so far I’ve done two colour combinations but I will definitely do more. I’m not that into nail art but absolutely love this effect. I don’t remember the last time I was bothered enough to do my nails for an hour cause that’s how long it takes me. It just shows how much I love it ;)

5.       Pearl Earrings – I got these from Absolute Pearls website about two months ago and have been wearing them nearly every day. Very simple and classic, they go with everything I wear! Can’t go wrong with little pearl studs.

What random things have you been enjoying lately my munchkins?

Sylwia x

Random Favorites - Lashes, Clothes and Cocktails!

I am not one of the ‘monthly favorites’ people. Although I like to try new things and enjoy changing things up I mostly just stick to what I know and like. I can be very sentimental and loyal to certain things.

That said I decided I will post my random favorite things from time to time. These can be things I just discovered or loved for years. I hope you’ll find it an interesting read and maybe you’ll fall in love with something new ;)

1) Using up foundations I am not too keen on by mixing them with other foundations – Since my beauty obsession started I managed to accumulate quite a few bottles of different foundations and I only like two or three out of them all. I am determined to use them all up so to make the task easier I decided to mix foundation I don’t like with the one I like. It actually works a treat! Last week I mixed
Mac Studio Sculpt NW20 which is too thick, too powdery feeling and this shade is too light (dislike) with Clarins Hydra-care Tinted Moisturizer Blond which is light and moisturizing in texture (like). This combination created perfect coverage and color for me, plus it makes my skin look really fresh and healthy. I apply it with maestro 140 brush in size 18 – it’s a dense buffing brush designed for powder products but I found it works awesome with liquid foundations and it does not shed hair.

2) Natural looking fake eyelashes – no matter what makeup I’ve got on, it all looks so much better with fake lashes. I don’t think I have to explain the power of thick, long, black fluttering lashes, do I?! If you choose natural looking pair I can assure you that people will wonder why your eyes look so gorgeous but it won’t cross their mind that it could be fakesies.
I order Ardell lashes from this seller on ebay. I shopped there on sereval occasions and service was always top notch so I highly recommend it. Oh! And off course price is unbeatable.

3) Pastels – I know this isn’t really a surprise since the spring is just around the corner but nudes and minks are my thing so I am expanding that love a bit further into lilacs and mints. I don’t like baby blue and pastel yellow does not suit me so I am excluding these options.
I have a shopping trip planned with my friend so these items are on the lust list. I hope I will manage to snatch some nice Spring essentials :)
Bag - River Island
Skirt - River Island
Clutch - I think it’s H&M but I found this image on google
Scarf – Temporary Secretary
Trousers – River Island
Blazer – Top Shop

4) Lana Del Rey ‘Born to Die’ and Kimbra ‘Vows’ albums – Not much to say but amazing voices and great music. I’ve been listening to them two for about 3 weeks nonstop.

5) Mojito cocktail – So yummy and refreshing! As it turned out it’s very easy to make at home. I had a go on Saturday and first one didn’t really come out right but I have changed the proportions a bit in the next ones and they tasted a lot better. I have taken the recipe from here but I suggest to go easy on the rum as it is strong tasting :D

So that is it my lovelies. Hope you enjoyed my randomness and rambleness :D

Sylwia x