August Favourites

Heey,

As September rolls in it is time for the monthly post of everything I have been loving for the past 30 days.

Books 

When I went on holiday I read 6 books in 10 days which is quite the achievement for me because unless I'm in love with the book, I read really slowly. I read: Goodnight Mister Tom, Billy & Me, The Princess Diaries; Mia Goes Forth & Give Me Five, Divergent, Insurgent and Allegent. 

My favourites were Billy & Me and The Divergent Series. I love the way that Giovanna Fletcher writes Billy & Me, it is one of the only books I've ever read that made me cry! [I didn't even cry at The Fault In Our Stars]. The story line is amazing and leaves you wanting more. It is also the same length as Divergent by Veronica Roth. I read all 3 books in August but my favourite was Divergent. I still think the others were good but I was hooked on Divergent. I also watched the film and much prefer the book but I'm still excited for Insurgent to come out!

Make Up

On the plane I bought the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Lip Protectant [wow, long name] for a lot cheaper than in stores, 8 EUROS! I have constantly had it in my purse even though I only have to apply it once in the morning then I'm set for the day. I'm normally someone who prefers lip balms to be in stick form because it's much easier to apply and then you don't have it all over your finger, but this one isn't very sticky and because you only have to apply it once, it's not too much of a nuisance. 

My face is just a bundle of oil in the summer and I've found that using the No.7 Eye Base really helps keep my eye shadow in place. It is meant to be smoothing and brightening which I really agree with. You could just wear this alone of as a primer like I do. I apply this with a Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush or my finger but I find the brush nicer to apply with. 

As well as the Lip Protectant I purchased the L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara. At first I thought it was quite a wet formula and didn't like it but then I watched Gabby's video when she included the mascara and said she didn't like it at first but let it 'dry out' for a week or so then loved it. I did the same thing and now it's the mascara I reach for everyday but I have to curl my lashes beforehand. I bought it at duty free so again it was a great deal, I got 2 of the mascaras and a free eyeliner for 15 euros. Amazing.

YouTube

I watch a lot of YouTube but recently I have found Gabby - Velvetgh0st. Many people have found her because she is friends with Zoe [Zoella] and has been in a few vlogs both on her main channel and side channel but I actually found her as a suggestion before they were even seen together. I have been obsessed with her and have slowly been watching all of her videos even to 2012! She is hilarious, gorgeous and I'm in love with her personality. I have bought so many things because of her recommendations and I have no regrets. I can't wait for her moving out vlogs to come!

I hope you enjoyed this post, I'm going to do these every so often when I have a lot of favourites otherwise they can get a bit boring.

Hugs and kisses

Liv xoxo