♡ April Favorites

May 03, 2013


April has been such a wonderful month. It was my birthday on the 1st and then a week later I went to Edinburgh with the boyfriend for a few nights as a bit of a belated birthday treat. With the sun also making a bit of an appearance recently it's really started to feel like summer is finally on its way...yay!

 1. Nars Alhambra Eyeshadow Duo
I just love everything about this duo. The colours look stunning on the eyes and compliment each other really well, whilst the texture is amazingly buttery and pigmented. I've been using it daily to create a neutral eye that  is perfect for both day and night. Full review here

 2. Nivea Pure and Natural Milk and Honey Lip Balm
Despite been quite sunny in Edinburgh it was also really cold and due to the long hours spent outdoors shopping and sight seeing my lips were really dry and chapped. I admit that I already own more lip balms than necessary, however, i forgot to throw some in my bag so ended up purchasing this. Considering the price (I believe it was around the £2 mark) I wasn't expecting miracles but was surprised to find that this really helped to hydrate my lips without drying them out more like many cheap balms do. As it's in a tube it's perfect for on the go as you don't have to worry about how unhygienic dipping your fingers into a tub is when your out and about. It has definitely earned its place as an everyday staple in my handbag. 

 3. Essie Absolutely Shore
As the weather has been improving over the past couple of weeks I've started to break out the pastel nail polishes. Essie's Absolutely shore is one of my favorite polishes for spring and summer and definitely my favorite mint toned polish. 

4. Seche Vite Top Coat
This has become one of those products that I can't live without. It makes painting my nails so much easier - they dry quicker, last longer and look glossy. Full review here

5. Phyto Clarifying Detox Shampoo
I've wanted a clarifying shampoo for quite a while now but never seemed to get round to buying the much loved Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo. So, when i spotted this in the John Lewis in Edinburgh I decided to give it a whirl. I love the smell of this, it kind of reminds me of vapor rub but i find it really refreshing. I've been using it around once a week to remove any product buildup and dirt in my hair. It leaves my hair really soft and shiny without drying it out, though I would recommend using a deep or rich conditioner in the ends of your hair afterwards. 

6. Edinburgh
My trip to Edinburgh (despite containing a ridiculous amount of walking!) was a really relaxing escape from normality. It was actually the second time I've been in the last twelve months but i find it's the type of city where you discover new things each time you visit. On the last day we went to the Zoo which I would really recommend if your in the area. The city as a whole is beautiful and great for those interested in a bit of history as well as shopping!

Has anyone else been to Edinburgh? What do you think of the city?



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26 comments

  1. amazing selection of products! especially the essie nail polish and the nivea lip care! beautiful pictures as well! =)

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  2. oooo that nars palette is beautiful! the colours are right up my street! xx

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  3. This post is gorgeous. I love the look of that Essie polish - I don't think (amazingly) that I have one in my collection that colour!
    New follower :) would love if you could look at my April favourites and follow me back if you liked it!

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  4. That nars eyeshadow duo looks soo pretty! Unfortunately i can not buy this in The Netherlands i think :(
    Do you know a dupe?
    xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)

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  5. I keep that Nivea lip balm in my bedside table drawer to use at night and it's so much better than some of the more pricey lip balms I own, which is really surprising! I am loving the shade of Essie nail polish, I want it!!

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  6. Love both of the nail products! Aww i love going to the zoo.

    P.xx
    greywalls94.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Hi Laura - great name by the way - I used to live in Edinburgh, it is one of my most favourite places! As for the NARS shadows they are beautiful. think i need these in my life - new follower here lovely. Laura xxx A Scottish Lass

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  8. I love Edinburgh too, it's such a lovely city!

    Louisa's Notebook

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  9. Adorei os produtos (:
    Amei o blog, muito lindo mesmo. Parabéns, vou sempre estar aqui (:

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  10. Love the Essie nail polish! :)

    Kelly xo

    http://thebellelavieproject.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. That Essie nail varnish is so gorgeous, the colour is really pretty! I need to start my Essie collection, would you recommend them? Do they last long? Such a cute blog!

    www.beautifulbutton.blospot.com

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    1. Thank you.
      Yes, definitely, Essie polishes are my favorite, especially the diffusion line from Boots and Superdrug (:
      x

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  12. The Nars shadows look gorgeous! Your photos are so lovely!
    Following you :)

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  13. Lovely blog! Followed!
    I totally know what you mean about pots of lip balm! I think I'll try the Nivea Pure and Natural!

    I've lived in Edinburgh for a year and I can safely say that I am STILL always discovering new things!


    www.Jawsfashionandlifestyle.blogspot.co.uk xx

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  14. Glad to hear April was so great! You've picked some lovely products here- NARS Alhambra has been on my wishlist for a while and that Essie polish looks so perfect for summer! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  15. Such great reviews, your blog is lovely by the ways, keep up the good work and I'll be visiting again very soon :)

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  16. Your photo's are adorable! I love the look of that eyeshadow duo.. such gorgeous colours x

    Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  17. Great post! Quick question, I personally find Essie Polishes to be very streaky, especially their darker colours... Do you know any tips to stop that from happening? Thanks! x

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    1. I find that applying 3-4 thin coats really helps to get rid of any streaks. I think it also helps if you let each layer dry properly first. Hope that helps (:
      x

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  18. lovely essie nail polish! i like that colour! x

    http://neb-ula.blogspot.com/

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  19. Just started following after the link you left in the comment on my blog, your blog is so lovely! Where did you get the Essie polish? I've been wanting this colour for ages!! x

    http://anotherbritishblogger.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thank you (:
      I bought it quite a while ago from ebay though i believe you can get it from beautybay.com too.
      x

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  20. I haven't been there but really would love to go! was one of my choices for university but didn't get accepted, although still want to visit!

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  21. lovely photos! i used to go to edinburgh almost weekly, but have stopped now - i've been to the zoo there so many times, i love it! mainly because penguins are my favourite animal and the enclosure there is huuge (the penguin parade is a sight to see) :D

    http://cloudsandcuticleoil.blogspot.co.uk/
    xx

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  22. I have really got to get with the times when it comes to the Seche Vite top coat! The OPI one I've been using has not been cutting it, I've just been so lazy about it! Also, it seems like a lot of people have been raving about the Nivea brand lip balms! I'm in desperate need of a good balm to keep in my purse, so I'll have to give one of these a try! x

    Megan @ Little Miss Average

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