Another month was done and dusted. This month was filled with lots of cool new favourites and discoveries as well as some not so fun things (breaking my toe) and exams but now we are at the end of June, time to look back and think about all the great things I did this month.
Before I get into my actual favourites a few of my own personal highlights this month;
One being that I found and booked my venue for my own 21st later this year, not a completely big deal but it still is super exciting. Another is the fact that I did my solo performance for the final part of my drama degree, I was really terrified of the idea of a solo performance, just me, myself and I on stage but as I slowly worked through and came up with my idea, I grew extremely proud of what I was accomplishing in the class and performing was just the icing on the cake. Also combined in this is that fact that I finished my second to last semester of my undergraduate degree, which is completely crazy to think about. My final personal highlight of this month was attending one of my best friend's Steph's 21st. Not only was such a special night to share with this beautiful human, but getting to see how happy being around her family made her, warmed my heart and made me treasure our friendship even more.
Okay now into what I have been loving this June!
In terms of music, I have been listening to a lot of songs while I study for exams. I like something that will motivate me and make me feel inspired. What fit the bill this month was 'The First Lady's Day of the Girl Playlist' on Spotify. On the White House's Spotify account this playlist was created Michelle Obama (a favourite herself) for last year's international day of the girl. There is lots of variation in the song from musical theatre, Billie Holiday, Demi Lovato and Alicia Keys. It's just a great playlist to soundtrack your day.
Obviously June marked the return of Orange Is The New Black so that was definitely a favourite of this month. I find the show hard to summarise as so much happens but if you're not watching it get on to it. I also rediscovered my love for Rizzoli & Isles this month. If you don't know what Rizzoli & Isles is to of it think as if Bones and Castle had a baby and then sent it to school with Body of Proof. Okay, that is kind of a weird analogy but basically, the show is based around the Head Medical Examiner Marua Isles and Boston Detective Jane Rizzoli as they solve cases, deal with family dramas and their friendship. Its procedural show but there are some great thoroughfare storylines. You definitely should give it a go if this sounds up your alley.
I had quite a few makeup favourites this month. One in which is that fact that I fell in love with a new foundation and powder. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Matte + Poreless and L'oreal's Nude Magique BB Powder. I love how they sit on my skin and how well they last.
I also began using L'oreal's Infallible Fixing Mist which is the first setting spray I've used in a while that I can actually see the results (just make sure you shake the bottle first, otherwise you're going to end up with paint-like white splodges on your face, whoops). Coincidentally one of my best friend's Louise also gave me a whole lot of makeup she didn't want any more and I ended up with a few more L'oreal products that were my favourites as well. The Colour Appeal eyeshadows in Golden Shimmer and Sepia Sparkle are divinely pigmented and are perfected for highlighting your inner corner.
Scent wise this month I managed to hunt down one of my favourites that I haven't had in forever. The Victoria Secret Coconut Passion Body Spray is a lifetime favourite. However this vanilla and coconut scent is really hard to find in NZ and I haven't had a bottle since early last year, so I was really excited to get one.
I didn't choose a planner spread of the month as I loved so many of them. Check out my Instagram for pics.
June also allowed me to discover a whole new realm of YouTube. Being hauled up for a while because of my toe, I dove deep into the fitness side of YouTube as discovered Nikki Blackketter. Best know for BlondeVSWorld Nikki is a GymShark Athlete who competes in bikini competitions. She vlogs all her workout and her day to day life. Watch her work her butt off has given me heaps of inspiration now that I can go back to the gym. I really enjoy her fun demeanour and the way she works through her workouts to show us everything she is doing.
Also in the category of YouTubers, I found myself watching a lot of Marisa Lace and Claudia Sulewski. If you are into all things beauty, fashion and inspiration check either one of them out.
Now that I'm on holiday I'm breaking out my reading list and spending half my days traipsing back and forth from the library picking up the books I've requested. One that I've already been through and loved is Pen & Ink: Tattoos & The Stories Behind Them by Isaac Fitzgerald and Wendy McNaughton. Beautifully illustrated each page shows a hand drawn image of the subject and their tattoo and then the story behind it. Some may have little behind them, a drunken stupor or trying to prove a point, others familial reminders and personal mantra but each tells a story and are incredibly interesting to read about.
Two of my favourite purchases this month are both accessories and both feature rose gold (surprise, surprise). My wallet had been falling to pieces and I finally found one I liked in this ASOS metal bar wallet. I also needed a new 'everything but the kitchen sink' bag. This is a smallish zip up bag I carry everything in from meds, to chargers, headphones and lipstick. It's something I can put everything in and transfer from bag to bag and know I have everything. This Typo case fit the bill. Plus I love the quote and the font 'Random Crap I Can't Live Without'. Sums me up quite well.
So that it, another essay of a blog post but I was into a lot of things this past June that I wanted to share with you. I hope June treated you well and that July is even better!!
Love Louise xo
"The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work"
Richard Bach
I also began using L'oreal's Infallible Fixing Mist which is the first setting spray I've used in a while that I can actually see the results (just make sure you shake the bottle first, otherwise you're going to end up with paint-like white splodges on your face, whoops). Coincidentally one of my best friend's Louise also gave me a whole lot of makeup she didn't want any more and I ended up with a few more L'oreal products that were my favourites as well. The Colour Appeal eyeshadows in Golden Shimmer and Sepia Sparkle are divinely pigmented and are perfected for highlighting your inner corner.
Scent wise this month I managed to hunt down one of my favourites that I haven't had in forever. The Victoria Secret Coconut Passion Body Spray is a lifetime favourite. However this vanilla and coconut scent is really hard to find in NZ and I haven't had a bottle since early last year, so I was really excited to get one.
I didn't choose a planner spread of the month as I loved so many of them. Check out my Instagram for pics.
June also allowed me to discover a whole new realm of YouTube. Being hauled up for a while because of my toe, I dove deep into the fitness side of YouTube as discovered Nikki Blackketter. Best know for BlondeVSWorld Nikki is a GymShark Athlete who competes in bikini competitions. She vlogs all her workout and her day to day life. Watch her work her butt off has given me heaps of inspiration now that I can go back to the gym. I really enjoy her fun demeanour and the way she works through her workouts to show us everything she is doing.Also in the category of YouTubers, I found myself watching a lot of Marisa Lace and Claudia Sulewski. If you are into all things beauty, fashion and inspiration check either one of them out.
Now that I'm on holiday I'm breaking out my reading list and spending half my days traipsing back and forth from the library picking up the books I've requested. One that I've already been through and loved is Pen & Ink: Tattoos & The Stories Behind Them by Isaac Fitzgerald and Wendy McNaughton. Beautifully illustrated each page shows a hand drawn image of the subject and their tattoo and then the story behind it. Some may have little behind them, a drunken stupor or trying to prove a point, others familial reminders and personal mantra but each tells a story and are incredibly interesting to read about.Two of my favourite purchases this month are both accessories and both feature rose gold (surprise, surprise). My wallet had been falling to pieces and I finally found one I liked in this ASOS metal bar wallet. I also needed a new 'everything but the kitchen sink' bag. This is a smallish zip up bag I carry everything in from meds, to chargers, headphones and lipstick. It's something I can put everything in and transfer from bag to bag and know I have everything. This Typo case fit the bill. Plus I love the quote and the font 'Random Crap I Can't Live Without'. Sums me up quite well.
So that it, another essay of a blog post but I was into a lot of things this past June that I wanted to share with you. I hope June treated you well and that July is even better!!
Love Louise xo
"The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work"
Richard Bach
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