Primark Haul

         

Spring/Summer clothing is all over the high street right now and Primark has some good pieces at an affordable price. So today I thought I'd share with you a few things that I've picked up after the last few weeks. Now I've mostly picked up a few basics but they've been bits I feel are missing from my wardrobe and that'll not only take me through Spring/Summer but also through the whole year. 

                       

Dark Grey Basic Tee £3

Now I know this very basic but I was missing a grey t-shirt that wasn't too light or that had a v-neck. And this is perfect. It's a very lightweight material that doesn't cling anywhere that I don't want it to. The round neck isn't too low cut but is enough to just give the shirt some more shape. And the colour is flattering both on my figure and with my skin tone. And the best bit, it only cost £3. 

                              

Basic Striped Tee £3 

So I loved the dark grey t-shirt that much I went and brought the striped version as well. It's made of the same material, it fits the same way and is exactly what I've been looking for for ages. I love how this looks paired with black jeans, a simple hoodie and some slip ons. And again it was only £3. 

                        

Striped Canvas Slip Ons £8 

Let's move onto shoes and I have more shoes than clothes in is haul which is something I didn't think I'd ever have as I'm not a big shoes girl but am clearly having a moment right now. And these slip on shoes just screamed out to me when I saw them. Now I know these won't be to everyone's taste but I really like them. Now I'm not sure if they're a white material with blue stripes or blue material with white stripes. And that's just what they are material, inside and out. Not perfect for rainy days but when that warmer weather finally breaks through these are going to be perfect. I can see them paired with any wash of jeans and a white t-shirt with massive sunglasses and minimal make up. 

                         

Ankle Strap Low Block Sandal in Lemon £10 

Now if you know me personally then you'll know that I'm not the biggest fan of colour in my wardrobe. I tend to rotate grey, white and black with a hint of khaki thrown in but when I saw this next pair of shoes on their website, I just had to have them. And us they are a bright colour but it's why I loved them as soon as I saw them. Me and my mum have a couple of nights out coming up and I thought these would be perfect. They are perfect for dressing up an outfit without being too much and the low block heel means that they'll hopefully be more comfortable than other heels I've worn. 

                           

Ankle Strap Low Block Heel in Black £10 

And I liked them that much I brought them in a very practical black as well. I can see these working well with black jeans or even a pair of black culottes for dinner out with Jasmin or Lauren. And at £10 a pop I couldn't resist them in my basket. They also have them in blush pink which I'm so tempted to buy but I know I won't get as much wear out of them as the other two colours. 

                          

Wire Framed Dark Tint Sunglasses £3 

I'm a sunglasses hoarder, it's that bad that Jasmin has to keep a watchful eye on me because I could easily buy four or five pairs in on trip. And I like Primark's as they inexpensive and perfect for those fashion pieces that are more than likely only going to be on trend this year. Now these aren't the usual style I'd go for but I really like how they sit on my face without being too bug like or overpowering. And at £3 I don't mind if they only last me this year or are replaced by a new style next year. 

                           

Hydro Gel Sheet Mask £2/ Sunflower Under Eye Patches £1 

Last week I showed you some sheet masks I picked up from Primark and when I popped in again this weekend I brought another sheet mask and another pack of the Sunflower Under Eye Patches. I didn't intend to buy the sheet mask but when I saw that it contained mint I was intrigued and figured I'd give it a go. And the under eye patches are a statement part of my skincare collection and I always like to have a pack or two for those morning after a late night TV binge. 

                           

Genie Cushion £6 

Primark have recently released a Aladdin homeware range and I need as much of it as I can physically get my hands on.  I've been a huge fan of Aladdin for pretty much my entire life and struggle to find any decent merchandise in my town so getting this cushion and anything else Primark have to offer is a win in my book. Starting with this cushion. Shaped like the Genie's face, this super soft cushion is the perfect addition my ever growing cushion collection. I won't be using him to rest my head, he'll be purely for decoration. But make sure you get to Primark quick if you want one, their like gold dust at the moment.

                           

Aladdin Magic Lamp Money Box £8 

And the other bit I've managed to get my hands on is the money box. I have the Mrs Potts money box but she doesn't hold a lot so this was released just in time. He sits with pride of place next to my picture of Percy on my Disney shelf. They also had a tea pot but I have no where to put him, having already had trouble finding a home for the Mrs Potts teapot that Primark released around Christmas. 

Clothing Wishlist

 

Every few months I go through a phase where I want to throw away all my clothes and create a whole new wardrobe from scratch. And right now that urge is very strong, especially with all the new Spring releases seen throughout every store. So today I thought I'd share with you a few pieces that I've got my eye on and that may be joining my wardrobe after pay day.

 NASA Printed Hoodie- H&M £19.99
The first thing I've got my eye on is this white NASA hoodie. I spotted it a couple weeks back when I was shopping with Jasmin and instantly fell in love. Sure it's just a simple hoodie but it's uber soft to the touch and is something I feel like I'm missing in my wardrobe. And lately I've loved nothing more than wearing a oversized hoodie with jeans and converse or a casual slip on shoe. Now it's a little more than what I normally like to pay for my hoodies but the feel and quality of it when you see it in person makes it totally worth it's price tag.

Three Stand Necklace- H&M £6.99
Now I'm not usually one for accesories but yet again when I saw this in H&M, I was instantly drawn to it. It was shown on a bust as part of an accesories display and something about it caught my eye. It's a three layer necklace but only one clasp, a lot easier than wearing three seperate necklaces. And again I was surprised to see that I preferred it in gold than I did the silver when I normally only wear silver jewellery. This paired with a plain t-shirt, jeans, ankle boots and maybe even a leather jacket would look stunning and would be the perfect causal yet still stylish outfit.

Boohoo Moon Print Long Sleeved T-Shirt- £20
Boohoo wasn't a website I shopped from until recently but now I can't get enough. And at the moment, they have so many gorgeous t-shirts and jumpers which to a lot of people would look basic but to me are the easiest way to create an outfit. And this oversized long sleeved t-shirt with constellation print down the sleeves is one of them. I normally wouldn't go for something with a print down the sleeves like this but there's something about this top I'm drawn to and can easily see it paired with a pair of jeans and converse or some ankle boots for a relaxed vibe/outfit.

Blue Light Wash Short Denim Dungarees- New Look £25.99
One thing I want to add to my wardrobe every year and never do is a pair of dungarees. I think a pair of dungarees paired with a t-shirt and some converse is a simple yet stylish and comfortable outfit, especially through the Summer. And every year I say I'm going to get myself a pair and I never do. But this year is different and this pair from New Look is exactly the kind I'm looking for. They do these in a darker wash as well but I prefer them in the lighter wash, especially for the warmer months as it's going to keep that little bit cooler.

Grey Embrodied Lucky T-Shirt- New Look £8.99
And something that would accompany the dungarees perfectly is this grey t-shirt with lucky embrodied in red thread. There's a lot of t-shirts like this about at the moment with tons of different fonts, messages and slogans. A lot of them aren't very different to this one but I liked the colour combination of this one and think paired with some jeans and some converse or ankle boot would make a nice look that's relaxed but still looks like you've made an effort.

Orange Cross Body Satchel- New Look £17.99
And the last item on this wishlist is a bag that gives me slight Chloe vibes but is unique in it's own right. This cross body satchel from New Look is very bright but is perfect for being a standalone pop of colour in a look. It's not too large but still substantial enough to fit your everyday essentials in. And the silver hoop that is a faux edition to the fastening of the bag reminds me a lot of the Chloe Faye bag, a bag I've been ogling at for a while. And at £17.99 it's not to expensive but it's also not going to break as soon as you use it.

Monthly Favourites: January

Welcome to the first monthly favourites of 2017. Now usually January drags but this month has just flown by. And with this month has come a ton of favourites including a fashion favourite.Grab a cuppa, this is going to be a long one.

Pixi and Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse 
Let's start with one of the most exciting releases of the month. If you don't already know of my love for Caroline Hirons then know it almost rivals my love of chocolate. So when she released her new Double Cleanse in collaboration with Pixi I had to have it. Side 1 is a solid oil cleanser that melts as soon as it touches the skin and Side 2 is a cleansing cream that soothes and nourishes the skin. Because it comes from Caroline Hirons I had high hopes and I wasn't disappointed. The solid cleansing oil melts as soon as it touches your skin and takes your make up with it. It doesn't leave skin feeling greasy and doesn't effect how the cleansing cream works either. The cleansing cream is less up my street but it does soothe and nourish the skin. I've been using this religiously on those days when I've been wearing more make up than normal.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
A cleansing balm that I brought in December but have really adored this month comes from Clinique. It's their famous Take The Day Off Balm and I don't know why I didn't buy it sooner. This is a solid balm cleanser that turns into the most luxurious feeling oils as it melts your make up away. This doesn't leave skin feeling greasy or tacky to the touch. It's even beaten my favourite Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm which hasn't had a look in since I brought this. A little bit goes a long way so this tub is going to last me a long time.

Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser
A final cleanser that I've been thoroughly enjoying this month comes from Pixi. I got this is a gift set at Christmas and didn't know what I was going to think of it. I absolutely love it. This has Glycolic Acid in it which helps to loosen and remove dead skin cells leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and supple. It dissolves and removes make up like a dream and can be used as both a inital cleanse or a second cleanse. Definitely going to be picking up a full sized tube of this when I run out.

Alpha H Liquid Gold
Something I recieved in my Advent Calender last year was this tester bottle of Alpha H's Liquid Gold. I'd heard a lot about this product but could never bring myself to buy a full bottle. Especially since I didn't know if it would work well with my skin. However I didn't even spare my somewhat sensitive skin a thought and slapped it on. And I would go without this now. It contains 5% Glycolic Acid and works to tone and refresh skin whilst loosen dead skin cells. It is a pretty strong product but it hasn't broken me out yet and how it leaves my skin feeling is enough for me to definitely recommend it. It's pricey but I'm a firm believer of paying more for your skincare. Once this has gone I'm definitely going to be stocking up on more.

REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream 
Another product that I recieved in my advent calender that I've come to absolutely adore comes from REN. It's their Evercalm Global Protection Cream. It's a rich day moisturiser that helps to protect skin from the day's enviromental harm and pollution. It claims it can make skin less sensitive and in a way I believe it does. I can tell the difference when between using this and going without. I've loved it that much I've gone out and brought another tube already. A little goes a long way and whilst it does have a strong scent to it, it's not going to cause any issue with sensitive skin types.

Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
I openeed this little eye cream back in December and it's still going strong despite it's size. This comes from Skyn Iceland and really packs a punch. A little bit goes a long way and I can really see a difference when I use it. I've said goodbye to any puffiness, horrendous dark circles and any fine lines I may have from laughing or not drinking enough water. This is a pricey eye cream and may not be to everyone's liking but the results don't lie and I can't see myself going without this.

GlamGlow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment 
One of my favourite masks this month has been this leave on number from GlamGlow. It's lightweight, easy to apply and leaves skin feeling smooth, hydrated and replenished. This smells absolutely divine and hasn't caused any adverse effects on my skin. I've loving using this when I'm having an early night and my skin needs a bit of TLC. This paired with a rich lasting night cream afterwards gurantees my skin will look glowing and hydrated the next morning.

Maybelline SuperStay Primer
For the longest time I've loved the Benefit Porefessional Primer and the results it gave my make up. But that's been pushed to second best since I purchased this new primer from Maybelline. It has pore smoothing technology that helps perfect skin as well as a velvet finish that grabs onto foundation and locks it in place all day. It's really prolonged the wear of my make up and I can't go a day without using this. I've even worn it on it's own over my skincare as I like how it makes my natural skin look. And the best bit, it doesn't break the bank.

Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Brown Sugar 
Now if you've been reading my blog for a while you'll know I'm a big fan of bold lips, be them bright reds or dark burgundy's. But this month I've been embracing the nude lip and absolutely loving it. And to say it's a surprise is an understatement. One of my favourites this month has been from Maybelline. It's their shade called Brown Sugar and it's to die for. It has an interesting grey undertone to it that makes it stand out from other nudes. And as it's part of their creamy matte range, it's comfortable to wear as well as highly pigmented and long lasting. I can tell that I'm going to be getting a lot of wear from this no matter what season we're in.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks in Patina (top) and Serenata (bottom)
Another two nudes that I've been loving this month come from Stila. They're the Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks and are absolutely striking. Patina has more of a pink tone running through it whereas Serenata is another shade that has more of a greige undertone. Unfortunately Serenata is limited edition so I'll be devasted when this runs out. Patina however you can buy reguarly from most Stila stands. These may be liquid lipsticks but they aren't ridiculously drying, hard to wear or apply. They're highly pigmented and opaque in one swipe. These two have really worked well no matter what outfit I'm wearing and I know that these are another two shades I'll be getting a lot of wear out of no matter what the season.

PS Love Lip Liner in 09 Rosewood Mauve 
And the lip liner I've been loving with all of those nude shades is this one from Primark. It's a stunning mauve shade that works well under a whole host of nude shades and looks good on it's own as well. It's creamy, opaque in one swipe and easy to apply. I've never known a lip liner that's as easy as this to apply. It makes applying my lip products so much quicker and easier. It looks like I've barely used this but I've worn a good three or four times a week every week this month.

Vitaglow Hyaluronic Acid and Copper Capsules 
I'm not usually one for remembering to take vitamins but this month I have been religously taking these Hyaluronic Acid and Copper Capsules. They're advertised as suplements that'll help give you hydrated, glowy, healthy looking skin. And I don't know if it's my skincare or if it's really these but my skin does look more glowy, healthy and hydrated. My redness doesn't look as bad and I don't have such puffy eyes or dark circles. I think it's the Hyaluronic Acid in them, it's clinging to the exsisting Hyaluronic Acid in my skin and slowly pumping out moisture so my skin doesn't dry out as much.

Primark Boots
Who'd have thought I'd be including a fashion favourite this month. Not me for sure. But then I spotted these stunning boots in Primark and I just had to have them. They are a chelsea boot style with a pointed tip and a slight heel. What really attracted me to these boots were the metal piping along the tip that you can't feel when you're wearing this. And boy are these comfortable, I used to be a big converse girl but I've barely worn my converse since I've gotten these. I love how they just add a little something extra to any outfit and take me from looking okay to looking good. Definitely going to be getting a lot of wear out of these this year.

GRWM: Casual Shopping Day

As the weather has turned colder and the days become more and more autumnal, my make up has turned the same way. Gone is the dewy skin of summer and in it's place is matte flawless looking skin paired with lip colours that are darker and more seasonal. So today I thought I'd show you all my go to look for days when I head out to town to do a bit of shopping and grab myself another pumpkin spiced latte.

As always I start with skincare and once that's all done I go and brush my teeth to give my moisturiser/SPF a chance to sink into the skin. I haven't shown my skincare routine here as I have a separate post coming up on my morning skincare routine. 

After I've brushed my teeth it's back to do my make up and first up is primer. I use two primer, excessive I know but this is a combination that works perfectly for me and my skin type. I start with the Barry M Flawless Hydro Fix Primer Water. It primes skin and creates a perfect base for make up whilst simultaneously locking in and moisturising skin. I spray this a couple of times across my face before gently patting it in. Then it's onto the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. It's a smoothing primer that blurs the look of pores whilst creating an even base for make up. It's a lot like the Benefit Porefessional Primer except it doesn't feel as silicone based. It's also oil free so oily skintypes can use this as well. This I put mainly down the centre of my face and under my eyes to keep my concealer from disappearing like it usually does.

Moving onto foundation and I've fallen in love with one that's just a little out of my price range. I've been using this Dior Star sample everytime I've been going anywhere but work and I'm in love. It's a lightweight feeling foundation that gives brilliant coverage without looking cakey or overdone on the skin. A little goes a long way and once it's buffed in with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush my skin looks flawless but still skin like.

 Up next is concealer and recently I've fallen back in love with my Maybelline The Eraser Eye. It's so creamy to apply and blends out seamlessly. It cover any dark circles I have and brightens the under eye area. A damp beauty blender is the best way to blend this out and used alongside the Dior foundation it creates a flawless base. And if I have any redness or blemishes then I go in with my Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair. It's brilliant to highlight areas such as under the eye and covers any imperfections that the foundation hasn't quite covered. I use this mainly on the redness on my cheeks as it has a tendency to show under my foundation. Yet again a damp beauty blender is the way to blend this out as it gives a flawless yet natural finish to the skin.

To set everything place I go in with the Collection Pressed Powder in Ivory. It mattifies and sets the base without making it look to powdery or cakey. I take the Real Techniques Setting Brush to set under my eyes and pat it around the area. I don't rub as that creates cake-face and is more likely to make your concealer crease. Then I take the B Powder Brush and brush it gently down the centre of my face as well as around the edge of my face and down my neck. I then take my Buffing Brush and make sure everything is blended from my jawline down so I don't have that obvious foundation line.

Now it's onto eyes and I like to keep things simple. I curl my lashes a couple of times before going in with the Benefit They're Real Tinted Lash Primer. This helps keep a curl whilst simultaneously nourishing and priming lashes. It's brown tint means you can wear it alone or under your mascara of choice. And whilst that's still slightly tacky on the lashes I apply a coat of the Lash Sensational Mascara from Maybelline. I have a slight love/hate relationship with this mascara and right now it's at it's love stage. It gives my lashes definition, volume and length and it doesn't make them clumpy or spidery in the slightest. It gives my eyes a little something extra that other mascaras just aren't at the moment.

Now this look works well with a multitude of lip colours but my favourite at the moment is from the Rosie For Autograph range. Lady Rose is a stunning mauve toned  neutral shade that works well on a multitude of skin tones and with numerous looks. I pair it with the Primark Lip Liner in 09 making sure that everything is even and well applied. I don't fill the entire lip in with the liner as they can be a little drying but I fill a good part of my lip in. Once that's done I pop a coat of Lady Rose over the top, blot away and then apply another layer. Then it's in with a cotton bud to tidy up any uneven edges or smudges.

Once my make up is done, it's time to set it in place for the day ahead. And for that I go in with the Barry M Flawless Mix and Fix Setting Spray. It comes in two finishes, Dewy or Matte and I much prefer the Matte Finish. Not only does it lock my make up in place, keep it from moving. It also helps take away any cakey-ness and gives a natural matte finish. It also helps mattify your chosen lip product without drying the lips out too much.

Now my make up is all done, it's time to move onto hair. I love wearing my hair right on the top of my head in an oversized, somewhat messy bun. To get this look I just flip my hair over, gather it all into a pony just higher than my crown and twist it up into a bun. I use a large number of hair pins to secure it into place and to create it's shape. They make it feel a lot more secure and less damaging to the hair. Then I take a comb and smooth away any large bumps at the back, pinning up any loose hair with smaller sized bobby pins. Then voila hair done.

Colder weather means that I can finally break out my multitude of jumpers. I love sweater weather, nothing beats a cosy sweater as the weather gets colder. The top I'm wearing in my picture is a v neck jumper from Primark, it's thinner than some jumpers but still thick enough to keep me warm. I have it in Khaki, Blue and Purple I love it that much. I paired it with dark wash high waisted skinny jeans and my go to black and white converse. To finish it off I added a seasonally appropriate tote bag (Halloween themed) and a thin but large scarf. A spritz of Stella McCartney POP and I'm ready to go.

So that's it for my GRWM. I hope you all enjoyed it and I'd love to know what your go to products for going out are.

Key Pieces: Summer Edit

I've not done a lot of fashion pieces on here. I'm a girl who loves a basic t-shirt and jeans but one of my goals this year was to start trying new things and what a better season to do that than Summer. So today I'm sharing you my Key Pieces that are going to get me through the Summer months.

My first key piece that is a must have this year is a decent pair of sandals. I've always gotten my sandals from Primark as I didn't wear them a lot (UK Summers, ya know) but this year I decided I would shell out and buy a pair that would last a bit younger. This pair are from New Look and I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them. They have a thicker base than most sandals but they're ultra soft and comfortable. These are tan with gold hardware and a zip back. The zip back does have the possibility of rubbing but you can easily put a plaster over the bit that rubs and you'll be fine. These were £18.99 which is a bit pricier than Primark but everytime I've worn these I've been impressed by how comfortable they are even after a few hours of walking. They also come in black but you can only find those on ASOS. Definitely a pair that's going to last a lot longer than one summer.

 Another item I've had trouble with until this year is shorts. I'm a lady who has larger than average legs so I'm not always comfortable wearing all the short shorts that are in every shop each summer. Is it too hard to ask for a pair of good looking mid thigh/knee length shorts. And this year my prayers were answered. I was casually looking through Primark's racks of shorty shorts hoping that I'd find something suitable for me when I stumbled across these. These are mid thigh, ripped boyfriend shorts. And they're a dream. As they're longer in the leg I can actually wear them they way they're supposed to be worn instead of wearing them low on my hips like I've done with shorts before. They come down to my mid thigh which is fine with me and actually quite flattering. The rips through them do flash a bit of leg underneath but the frayed edges help give it the perfect look. These were only £10 and I've gotten quite a lot of wear out them already. They're a thicker than normal denim so I think this are going to last quite a while.

Something I never struggle with buying in the Summer and find really helps complete an outfit is sunglasses. And this year Primark are killing it with their sunglasses. The range they have is incredible and there is something there to suit everyone. My favourites are this black pair with a metal bar running across the top of shades. These remind me of the PR 14SS 49 from Prada. And they were only £3. They make any look that little bit more put together when on and they even come in tortoishell if you're not a fan of all black sunglasses. If these aren't your thing though and you're looking for an inexpensive pair of glasses they also have Ray-Ban-esque sunglasses like this matte tortoiseshell pair that are only £2. If like me you're a bit accident prone or you lose your sunglasses these are a great option for you. Inexpensive, good quality and right on trend as well, if you haven't checked out Primark sunglasses I suggest you do.

In the warmer months I'm a big believer of less is more. Not just with clothes but with make up and accesories as well. So on days when I'm just in shorts and a vest I like to give it a boost with some jewellery and there are so really cute pieces on the high street these days. My favourite piece at the moment is this necklace from Topshop. I prefer longer pendants over small dainty necklaces as they draw people's attention and add a pop to sometimes a basic outfit. This was in the sale and I picked it up for just £3. Another way to add something to an outfit or a look is midi rings. I have quite large fingers so standard rings look weird but midi rings seem elongated and thin my fingers out. My favourites at the moment are these really cute seashell inspired rings from H&M. They're dainty so they don't look too much on the finger but have enough detail to make people look again. Good places for midi rings are obviously H&M, River Island, New Look and Topshop. They're also quite inexpensive so they'll look nice without breaking the bank.

So that's it for my Key Pieces. There isn't a lot but as I said before less is more during the warmer months. I have to wear a lot for work on a daily basis so when I'm free I turn to these pieces which leave me feeling cool and comfortable.

What are your key pieces? Do you have recommendations? Let me know in the comments.

Top 5 Non Beauty Favourites of 2016 So Far

So 2016 has been a pretty good year both Beauty and Non Beauty Favourites wise.And so I thought I'd share with you my Top 5 Non Beauty Favourites of the year so far today. I thought this would be good idea to have a mid year review to see if the next six months are just as good.

Captain America Civil War
This is the only film I've been excited to see this year. I'm a massive Marvel fan and try to see each new release in the cinema and this was no exception. If you haven't seen this, then Civil War is a continuation of both The Winter Solider and Age Of Ultron. In it you see Captain America (Chris Evans) butt heads with Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) over whether The Avengers need to be monitored or not. Throw in Cap's old friend Bucky (Sebastian Stan) and everything literally goes to shit. They're once dsyfunctional but working family is torn apart as Cap works to keep Bucky alive whilst Iron Man would like nothing more to bring him to justice. It's packed full of action, brilliantly choreographed fight scenes and witty one liners. If you've been a fan of Marvel for a while then this next installment in the Captain America Series won't disappoint you.

Naked Smoothies
This year I've been on a mission to drink less fizzy and start drinking more water, juice, smoothies etc. And before this year I wouldn't go near a smoothie even if it was a flavour I'd love. That's until my best friend Jasmin introduced me to Naked Smoothies. And since then I've been a little in love with these smoothies. They come in four flavours and each works to help your body in a way. You have one containing cranberry and raspberry, one that has blueberry, one that has mango and one that has kiwi, spinach and celery. The mango flavour I've stayed away from as I can't stand mangoes but the other three I have drunk in abundence. Yes even the one with Spinach. Instead of being lumpy and bit like smoothies I've tried before these are smooth and delicious. I can happily drink one of these a day and not only do they curb my need for fizzy drinks, they hydrate me and suprisngly make me feel fuller which means I eat less. Another yay for me. If you haven't tried these then I highly recommend you do.

Primark Sunglasses
Now I know that this favourite may not be to everyone's taste but I have put it in. This year Primark have released some absolutely cracking sunglasses. Most years I just replenish my Ray Ban-esque sunnies from there but this year I haven't brought a single pair in that style. No I've been won over by these designer looking numbers which look a hell of a lot more expensive than they are actually are. I think I paid £2 a pair for these and I love how they just complete an outfit. They don't sit too low on the face that you have a massive gap between the top of them and your eyebrows, they don't slide down your nose because they're pretty much plastic and they certainly work as a good shield for your eyes in this now warming weather. I have more that I'd show but I don't want to ruin some style/fashion posts I have planned for July. Keep your eyes peeled though if you're looking for more, they could be appearing on here soon.

Chocolate Raisins
When it's come to snacks so far this year I've only got one that I'm constantly eating. Chocolate Raisins. Now I know a lot of you may be pulling a face at this but I think they're delicious. I don't care where they come from, I don't care how much I pay all I care about is how scrummy they are. One to two handfuls of these are enough to give me a little pick me up and get me through the day. I've gone through countless packets of these already and no doubt go through countless more before the year is out.

Taylor Swift 1989 
I know. I know. I'm a bit late to the bandwago with this one but hey at least I got there right? Back in March I watched Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour and fell in love with the album. I already had a good number of tracks off 1989 but thought it was about time I completed the album. Some of my favourites include, New Romantics, I Know Places, Welcome To New York and Wonderland. There's just something about this album that always gets me in a good mood after I've listened to it and many a day I've used it to help me get through tasks that would normally drag by.

So that's it for my Non Beauty Favourites of 2016 so far. What have been your favourites of the year so far? Let me know in the comments below.