Wednesday, October 1, 2014

September Favorites

I have never done a favorites post before.

I love reading those posts in other blogs but never started one here. At first I was under the impression I should try to find all new things every month that I love and lets be honest I invent enough reasons to buy new things so adding another "I need it for the blog" category to purchases didnt seem like a smart move. Well I have finally realized there are no rules about favorites post and I need to stop being a sissy and just write about whatever I have loved this month.

I will ease myself into it with makeup related items mainly so lets have a look shall we..

I have based this by standing in front of my dressing table thinking..which things made me feel really good this month or what did I reach for almost every day. NARS Sheer Glow foundation (Link) was the first pick because it has fast become one of my favorite foundations (still doesn't top Clarins Extra-Comfort but comes close second). The glow part and the sheer part are in perfect balance and it still has plenty of coverage even if not having a fantastic skin day. Pujab shade works perfect for me and it blends like a dream.

The choice of bronzer for a while now is The UNE Sun Minerals Matt Bronzer (Link). I'm definitely more into matt bronzers and there is no shimmer in this UNE one. Easy swipe all over my face to add warmth is all I need and that brings me to the Real Technique Blush Brush (Link). My absolute favorite brush for bronzer/powder/blush whatever else. Soo enjoy using this!

Two products I had read about for a while but purchased rather recently have both become firm favorites. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer (Link) formula is spot on- brightens enough but also has good coverage to really hide. But I would like to say the inventor of the packaging should not get a prize for it cause it sucks! Gets so dirty and ugly looking in a few weeks and doesn't do anything special in matters of applying make up. Bad bad idea Maybelline! Ohh but not a bad word can be said about the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (Link). In fact I think I have found my all time favorite eye pencil formula! Super soft to apply and smudge but once it sets its there for the long run. So many pretty shades available also. I'm loving the metallic taupe shade Underground at the moment.

Lipgloss of the choice has been Nyx Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel (Link) and I have not used any other perfume this month but my Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede (Link). I am absolute rubbish trying to describe a perfume. Seriously you dont want me to put you through this! I can only say I love smelling like blush suede. Who would have thought? Instead if you are wondering how Peony & Blush Suede smells I suggest you go read Lauras post about it. She is the queen of perfume reviews if you as me.

We are almost done. Only thing left to mention is one of my jewelery favorites this month and that these dainty K.I.S.S bracelets (Link) from NVbyK. I have a few rose quartz ones, an amethyst one and some black lava stone options. Love throwing them on in the morning for an understated look or mixing them with other bigger arm candy.

Whats your favorites in September? Makeup, books, food anything, I would love to know? 

14 comments:

  1. Hi Laura!
    What a good little selection! I'm a big fan of Apple Strudel as well, I'm in love with the formula of these glosses and this shade is just perfect!
    I've used the Age Rewind concealer a long time ago and really liked it. I've never seen it here though? Did you find it in Dubai?
    I did a post about my favorites this morning as well... Here is the link if you fancy a nosey! :-)

    http://www.lifestyle-oasis.com/2014/10/september-favorites.html

    Have a lovely day!
    xx

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    1. Hi Anne :) I love the Nyx gloss but I got it from new york. Do they sell Nyx in Dubai anywhere I would love to get more shades as the formula is lovely.
      And Age Rewind I picked up in nyc as well.

      Have a lovely day as well. x

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  2. Hi Laura,

    I pulled the sponge off my Maybelline Eraser concealer and it is so much better, no more grubby sponge plus you get to control the amount of product and blend it out with a brush!

    Sophie
    xx

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    1. Oh Sophie! First thing this morning I ripped the sponge off. That is THE BEST advice ever. I cant believe I didnt do it earlier! Thanks a lot :) x

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  3. I love the Maybelline eraser but I agree on the packaging bit. I tried NARS sheer glow perhaps 6-ish years ago and I can't remember liking it or not...which can only mean one thing...I should try it again haha. Such a great post and I look forward to more favourites :)

    I've been loving iced earl grey tea with lemon recently...it's so refreshing!

    xx

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    1. Hahaha..and so the shopping list grows huh?

      I have been loving a new Qcumber soda they just started selling in Dubai. Sooo lovely!
      xx

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  4. I was sent a NYX butter gloss recently and enjoyed it more than I thought I would... it's great alone or over lipstick so it's been a great go to product. I'm with you on favourites, I thought it had to be all 'new' things when I found favourites were often a mix of the old and new.

    Victoria
    FlorenceandMary.com

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    1. I totally didn't know what to expect from the Butter Gloss but now I love it. Wish they sold it in Dubai I would definitely pick up more shades! x

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  5. I really like your monthly favorites. Bracelets look so nice. Great post.

    LEJA

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  6. I love Jo Malone perfumes and really want to try this one! Lately I would say my favourites have been Patisserie lipstick by Mac and my leather jacket - I am wearing both of them pretty much every day! x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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    1. Oh Patisserie is a beaut! Im just always so lazy with eyemake up I end up going for my bright lips daily. Wish I could wear my leather jacket as well..we are still in +35c here in Dubai x

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