Travel Essentials

April always seems to be the time people start jetting off for their first holiday of the year.

I am going on my travels tomorrow and thought I would share some of the things I am taking with me. I am trying to travel light, but there are a lot of essentials I wouldn't be without.

I don't want to be carrying round a bulky bottle of perfume so I am taking this River Island London eau de toilette rollerball as my fragrance.

I am taking my Tangle Teezer as it is a compact hair brush and it has a lid so that dirt doesn't get caught in it.

I have a monopod selfie stick which is great for taking selfies or it can be used as a monopod which can help to make video footage smoother.

I am taking a lipstick case with a mirror in it and I usually put a few loose cotton buds inside as I don't want to take the whole box of cotton buds but I don't want to carry them loose in my make-up bag as they can pick up dust or dirt.

I always seem to get dry lips when I travel so I have this Avon pink jasmine lip balm to take with me.

I opt for a rollerball deodorant as most spray deodorants are more than 50ml which I believe is the largest amount of liquid you can take on a plane in your hand luggage.

I also have my Clinique wrinkle correcting eye cream which I am taking with me as I like to look after my skin while I am travelling.

I will also be getting some sun screen when I get there. I haven't got any that is under 50ml and I am not taking a case.

February Favourites 2017

These are a few of the products I've been loving in February! 

I got the Baylis and Harding Sea Salt and Wild Mint hand wash and hand lotion as a birthday gift last month. I have been using the hand wash this month and I love it. It has an aquatic scent. I suspected the mint might overpower it, but to be honest the mint is barely noticable in it. I love how thick Baylis and Harding's hand washes are.

I have been using Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly shampoo this month. It is violet scented and I love it.

I have been working out a lot this month so I have been washing my hair more often and I have found this Wella clear scalp hair mask is amazing for keeping my hair hydrated. It has quite a thick consistency. I haven't been using it every time I wash my hair, but it is a nice treat a couple of times each week.

I have been using my new Compact Tangle Teezer a lot this month and like the original it is great!

I absolutely love Clarins Double Serum. It has been my go to skincare product this month.

My gorgeous green sapphire ring has been my most worn item of jewellery in February. Cluster rings are probably my favourite style.

I have worn various different fragrances throughout February, but Chanel Coco Noir has stood out as one of my favourites to wear. It is quite heavy.

Finally Dove's body wash scented with pomegranate and lemon verbena has been a favourite this month. I have used this one a few times. It is really creamy and hydrating and has a lovely, sweet scent.

The Best Gift Sets From This Month!

Here are a few of the gift sets I received this month for my birthday. I love raiding the shelves in Boots for gift sets in January. You can get some great deals!

I love Impulse. I have had these minis a few times before in gift sets. I love the design of the tin. True Love is my favourite of the three scents. The mini sprays are really handy for travelling or smaller handbags. I carry the full size 75ml Impulse spray in my normal handbag as it is huge.

How amazing is this Hidden Gems gift set. It has a miniature Versace Bright Crystal perfume. I have the full size bottle which has featured in my favourites posts in the past. I love the Tangle Teezer as well and I was considering buying one with a lid just before Christmas. The nail polishes are great. The Nails Inc polish is clear. I look forward to trying the make-up items as well! I find this set has such a great variety of items.

I love this Ted Baker gift set. It comes with 2 body lotions, 2 body washes, a hand lotion and 2 bubble baths. I also have the body sprays to match. They are really nice. I love the rose gold detail on the packaging. 

I love Soap and Glory. Their original scent is gorgeous and I'm impressed with the variety in this gift set. The Scrub Of Your Life is my favourite Soap And Glory product.

September Favourites!

I have made a few rediscoveries this month. I have been a fan of No7's blushers since I first tried them when I was in my teens. Apricot Blossom is my favourite colour. It is a reddish pink. I have tried loads of other blushers, but No7 is my favourite. It has no shimmer in it and the colour is perfect for me. I have found it difficult to find a colour that suits me more from other brands.

I love my Tangle Teezer. I have been using it more often than my usual paddle hair brush this month. I would definitely buy another one.

I recently posted a picture of my autumn fragrances, but this month I have found myself reaching for DKNY Sweet Delicious Tart Key Lime which is more of a summer scent. I love this fragrance. It is sharp and sweet at the same time. It is a 2013 fragrance, but it sometimes comes up on allbeauty.com.

I had a Pumpkin Pie candle left over from last year which I have managed to burn right through this month. It has a lovely scent. I love pumpkin scented candles. Bath and Body Works have a good range, but I don't have access to them, being from outside of the USA.

This month I found myself digging out my Ted Baker Jorja heels which I bought a few years back. They are a patent nude colour with a subtle iridescence.

I've also been using Carex's cola bottle flavoured hand wash this month. I love this one and I also love the strawberry laces and chocolate orange scented hand washes that they do. I think they should bring out even more fun flavours. It makes a difference when an everyday item like hand wash, shower gel or shampoo are made that little bit more exciting!