So... I *may* have not kept my word from my previous post and it *may* have been over 5 months since I last posted *slaps hand*.
I remember writing my previous post and feeling really positive that I was going to keep this up - I'd just had some great news that my temporary job had become a permanent one and I was finally feeling settled for the first time in a long time, that I just began to relax and enjoy my London life - apologies!
I'm definitely still learning about this whole blogging melarky, how to use it to the best of it's capabilities, what I want my blog to be called, what subjects I want to talk about, how to take a half-decent picture (etc etc) so it may take a while for this little corner of the internet to form into something that i hope is at least somewhat worth reading!
So as a gentle little toe-dip as a re-enter the pool of blogging, let's keep it simple people - a Favourites OTM!
First step... beauty.
I've made a few discoveries recently that I must admit, I'm pretty darn chuffed about and just want to rave about to anyone and everyone who will listen.
The first being the little facial wonder that is the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream. HOLY MOLY. This stuff is AH-MAY-ZING. Now I must admit, I've only tried one other CC cream before this one (it was a Loreal one, and after the initial 'oh wow new thing' novelty wore off, I wasn't actually much of a fan) but I have fallen head over heels in LOVE with this stuff.
Considering it is a CC cream, the coverage is brilliant but the texture is still so light - it amazes every time I use it. A little goes a long way, it blends like a dream and it leaves the most wonderful glow to your skin. I don't think the 'glowing' properties will be to everyones tastes but I have never tried anything that leaves me with such a healthy glow to my skin. I. Am. Addicted.
http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-123-Perfect-Colour-Correcting-cream_1450122/
Next up is something that I never really saw myself getting into but here I am, I've become a massive book fan!
Back in the day, I was never into reading. I'd try to get into books, maybe read the odd one every 2 years, or try desperately to read before bed, only to feel so sleepy 2 pages in that I had to put it down and go to sleep!
However, since living in London and relying on the train to get to work rather than driving, I find myself with 40 minutes, twice a day - with very little to do. This is where books came in - my friend Stacey recommended a few books to me and it seems we have very similar reading taste as every book she's given me has been a goodun!
My absolute favourite though (probably of all time) has got to be Gone Girl. The book that everyone talks about, most people have read and I've never heard a bad word about (other than the ending - that's a controversial one).
This book just sucked me in straight away - the characters that you like but hate at the same time, the constant twists and turns - it's such a brilliantly written novel. I was worried that once I'd read it the first time, any future reads would be ruined but I was so wrong. I probably left about 6 months between reads and whilst I remembered key aspects of the book, it was still such a gripping read second time around. The film has also recently been released, I had high hopes, and I have a lot of thoughts about it - but I'll save these for another time so not to spoil it for anyone!
Finally, one final mention has to go to my autumn coat. Yes - not a winter coat, but an autumn coat. I've always found it hard to find a jacket that I felt comfortable in - most spring/autumn jackets are shorter and I just don't feel as comfortable in these for some reason. However, whilst I was recently scouring the internet for a potential birthday dress, I stumbled across the George at Asda website and was instantly greeted with the most wonderful and perfect autumn coat - and it was only £20!!!
I ordered it straight away and it is definitely my purchase of the season - I'm in love!
Rich calls it my Paddington Bear coat (even though it's not really anything like Paddington's coat) - it's a gorgeous (and I hear very on-trend) autumnal burgundy colour duffle coat - it has 3 poppers, with 2 toggle fasteners and a hood. It's a perfect thickness for the autumn weather as it keeps the chill off and I am just obsessed, I really am. It fits like a dream and I just adore it! Check it out here - and they do other colours too!
So after an extremely rambly post - I'm going to leave it there.
Sorry it's such a long-un and again, apologies for the lack of pictures - that's my next challenge! Bring it on!
xxx
