March Favourites | LIFESTYLE

Yet again, another month has been and gone! The days are finally getting longer and the weather is slowly but surely getting warmer. Now that March is over, April is here and summer gradually approaches, I could not be more excited to ditch the extra coat and leave the umbrella at home (hmm maybe not… I am still living in the UK of course!). March was another month of exploring new places and trying new products!

These are my March Favourites:

The White Company “Day” Perfume:

The White Company is full of the most beautiful candles and diffuser sets so I can never resist leaving without purchasing something. I cannot explain how incredible this perfume smells! It has a refreshing sweet scent and is light and subtle. It is perfect for work and brings a hint of spring to your wardrobe.

OPI Nail Polish - Elephantastic Pink:

This colour screams SPRING! It is an absolutely gorgeous shade of pink and is perfect for those wanting to add a bit more colour to their outfit. It stays on during the week without chipping and not to mention looks great. For those who aren’t afraid of a little colour, this is ideal!

Lancôme Bi-Facial Cleanser:

I am very new to the cleanser game. I know, I know, I should have been using one! I have to admit, this was a great investment. Looking after your skin, eyes and face is extremely important. I use this to remove my eye makeup at the end of the day. With a cotton pad, it gently removes any makeup including water proof mascara. This is also gentle enough for contact lens wearers. I would highly recommend.

Garnier Moisture Bomb Night Gel:

Along with looking after your skin, moisturising is very important as well. It is especially important for those with dry skin like me. I have begun using the new Garnier Moisture Bomb Night Gel after hearing and learning all about it at the Glamour Beauty Festival I attended last month. It feels great on and doesn’t leave your skin feeling oily or sticky. The serum melts on your skin leaving you feeling refreshed.

Laura Mercier Lip Gloss - Pink Pop:

I have never been a lip gloss type of girl but how could I resist when it looks this gorgeous?! The colour is very pigmented and super vibrant. It is perfect for every day wear or if you are heading for a night out.

Benefit “They’re real!” Mascara:

This is an incredible mascara that lifts and adds volume to your lashes. My favourite part about it is the brush. It has a specially designed tip which lets you reach to the inner corner making your lashes stand out even more.

Jane the Virgin (TV Show):

I jumped at the chance to watch this show when I saw it had become available on Netflix and I quickly became obsessed! The story line draws you in and leaves you wanting more at the end of each episode. The show is based around a catholic girl, Jane, who has vowed to remain a virgin until marriage but then gets accidentally artificially inseminated and becomes pregnant. The story follows her and her family as well as her love life. Not only is the story romantic, there is also drama, murders and loads of funny moments.

Living in London and living on a budget can be very tough. I am sure that a lot of people can relate to this. I know that it will become harder to purchase new products each month so I thought I would start a segment where I mention some of my favourite FREE things to do, see and hear.

Song of the Month: DNCE – Cake by the Ocean

This is a super fun and funky tune that I cannot help but want to sing and dance along to!

Book of the Month: Khloe Kardashian – Strong Looks Better Naked

Strong Looks Better Naked is an incredible book that Khloe Kardashian has written. It is all about her journey and struggles with her weight and fitness. It is full of motivational stories and advice, as well as recipes and quotes to keep you wanting to work at your health and well-being.

Movie of the Month: How To Be Single

This movie starring Rebel Wilson and Dakota Johnson was absolutely hilarious! The story follows Alice and Robin on the pursuit of the single lifestyle. I laughed, cried and really loved the deeper meaning to this film. It is the perfect movie for a girl’s night in!

If you have any suggestions on what book I should read this month then please leave a comment below! I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for reading.

Amber x

Choose to be Kind | LIFESTYLE

Choosing to be happy when you are having a bad day can be one of the hardest things to do, but trust me it’s worth it. When change happens in our lives it can be difficult and at times discouraging especially when you are surrounded by the wrong people like a lot of us are. Moving to one of the largest cities in the world, I don’t know what I expected life to be like. Taking your first tube ride at rush hour will tell you! Everyone seems to be in a rush and coming from a very relaxed lifestyle this is a huge change. In this very fast paced world, it is important to stop and smile, to apologise if you bump into someone, and to lend a helping hand to those in need.

There is too much hate in this world. Let’s start making it a better place for those around us. Let’s stop being so judgmental of those who are different. Let’s accept other cultures and beliefs with open arms. Let’s love one another for who we are created to be. No one is the same and we are all on a different walk of life. Surround yourself with people who love and accept you for who you are.

Always be kind, because you never know what someone is fighting on the inside. Be the person who is known for your kindness and grace.

• “Be kind to one another” – Ephesians 4:32 and Ellen DeGeneres

• Kill em with Kindness – Selena Gomez

• Treat others the way you would like to be treated. - Unknown

• “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 and Matthew 7:12

• “Do not judge, and you will not be judged.” Matthew 7:1

• Good manners and kindness are always in fashion. - Unknown

• A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. – William Arthur Ward

• “But the fruit of the spirit is love, peace, kindness, gentleness, joy, patience, goodness, faithfulness, self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23

• “Anxiety weighs the heart down, but a kind word cheers it up.” Proverbs 12:25

• “Let love and kindness never leave you.” Proverbs 3:3

• “I came so that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10

Thank you for reading and please share if you enjoyed.

Amber x