April has been a pretty crazy month for me. I went to London with my sister and boyfriend to the Harry Potter Tour, walked around London for the day, started my second part of school placement and I also turned 21!
Even thought it has been very busy month I have still been trying/loving lots of bits and bobs, some of the items I got for my birthday :)
NEUTROGENA | BLACKHEAD ELMINATING
Isn't the word 'blackhead' horrid... Anyway, this product has been something I've used every day in the shower and I have really noticed a change in my skin as it doesn't look as oily, it's looking fresh! It has tiny grains in the formula but it's not at all harsh to use on your skin. It's so easy to use and gentle but really effective. The beads inside are actually quite nice on your skin and make your feel like your giving your pores a real scrub! I'd recommend you give this a go!
This Marc Jacobs watch was bought for me from my boyfriend Dan. I have quite a chunky Michael Kors gold watch which I absolutely love to wear, but for placements and general everyday wear I'm finding a little too chunky and in your face. I've been looking for a soft leather, flat faced watch and the second I saw this watch I fell in love.
There are two sizes, a smaller face and a larger one. I went for the larger of the two because the face is just so gorgeous and suited my wrist better, if that makes any sense. I've worn this everyday so far and don't want to take it off. It's a minx grey colour with a rose gold touch and is simply beautiful to wear.
ETSEE LAUDER | RESILENCE LIFT
One thing I'm finding with my skin is that under my eyes is rather puffy and could do with some gentle love. I was wondering about Boots and came across this little gem and I am addicted to using it. Its very thick and creamy but is so gorgeous to use in the morning and even before bed. Ive noticed that my eyes are not creasing underneath as much in the morning and I've only been using this product for about 2 weeks. It gives your eyes a really refreshing feel to them apart from anything and I would really recommend this little tub of joy.
BENEFIT | GIMME BROW
As you may notice in my pictures I have very dark and thick eye brows so filling them in I find a challenge, without making them look hugely noticeable. For around three years now I've been using the Sleek Brow Kit with the Real Techniques Brow Brush and I've loved using them, but I'm getting bored now and wanted to try something new.
Again, wondering around Boots I noticed in the Benefit section that they had this product which is almost like a mascara for your eyebrows. Natural brows are beginning to become more popular than brows that are highlighted to perfection and my brows could do without the stress. I am enjoying using this product because it is just so easy to use, but I am having to get to used to the 'not so filled in' brow but the natural shape.
RAYBANS WAYFARER
For my 16th birthday my parents bought me my first pair of good quality sunglasses, again RayBans and I left them in the changing rooms of Forever 21 last summer. I cried. I ran back to the shop the second I realised and some stupid person had taken them. My own fault but if you learn anything from reading this blog DO NOT TAKE SUNGLASSES WITH YOU WHEN TRYING CLOTHES ON.
So for my 21st birthday, shopping in Selfridges, my parents bought me these beautiful sunglasses and I absolutely adore them. There is a picture of me wearing them at the start of this blog. They are so lightweight and comfortable to wear. I would recommend RayBan to anyone wanting a good quality, long lasting pair of sunglasses.
CLARINS | BASE COMBLANTE
This product is really difficult to describe but it's basically a base for your makeup. I find that I have a super oily T zone but the rest of my face is quite dry. I've seen this product used in many reviews so I thought i'd give this a go! So far I'm really enjoying using this, when I forget to use it, it really annoys me because it does keep my makeup set for much longer, but I don't know why I'm not overly excited for it. Yes, it keeps my makeup on for longer, but for someone with oily skin, it doesn't feel the greatest to apply because it is rather greasy. We shall see.
Also the rings in this picture I bought from Pandora as a little treat for myself for my 21st. Normally I am far from a ring person but I saw these together and they just drew me in. The first one is a pearly colour and looks gorgeous on. The second is a mixture of upside down hearts which match lovely together. I am enjoying trying different types of jewellery lately.
LINKS
www.pandora.net/en-gb/explore/products/rings/190837
www.pandora.net/en-gb/explore/products/rings/190884en23
CLINIC | TAKE THE DAY OFF CLEANSING MILK
Most people I guess would use Simple Wipes or a Micellar Cleansing Water to remove their makeup, but once again I'm getting bored of using them and wanted something different to use, to make my skin feel refreshed without the constant rubbing on your face.
This is a cleansing milk that is used to remove your makeup, clue in the 'take the day off' name. I am enjoying using this product as it is doing the job and making my skin feel refreshed and not like I've scrubbed my face off along with the makeup! I find mascara is just a pain to remove because you're really pushing on your eyes and it doesn't feel particularly great, so using this product I don't feel is making me rub my eyes as forcefully.
I use a cotton pad, dampen it with warm/cold water, depending on whether it's morning or evening. Then pump a small amount onto the cotton pad and massage it onto your skin to remove your makeup. Normally I use 2-3 cotton pads depending on how much makeup I'm wearing, but you can buy a huge bag of the larger pads in Superdrug for a pound or so! I would really recommend this product so far because it is really cleansing and smooth on your skin without feeling greasy or harsh afterwards.
My sister bought me this necklace for my 21st birthday. On the larger pendant it says 'Jennifer' and on the smaller pendant '21st' which is such a keep sake from her that I've worn everyday since. On the back of the larger pendant is my birth date and small heart on the second pendant. I think she found this on 'Not On The High Street' website but I'll have to double check with her. Not something I bought this month but I've worn everyday and I'll keep forever!
CLIPS!
I have been on placement teaching 30 6/7 year olds for past 3 weeks and I have learnt a lot... One thing I have learnt is that you don't have a second to check your face is still intact or that your hair looks half decent, so my friend for this past month has most definitely been this hair clip. A 49p hair clip from Superdrug, a must!
Simply being able to twirl my hair around on top of my head after attempting to do something with it at 5:30am has been a necessity.
MUSIC
Shawn Mendes - Aftertaste
Tink - Treat Me Like Somebody
John Legend - Dream
Nicki Minaj - Whip It
McBusted - Riding On My Bike
Looking at this selection, I must like a mixture of music...
MOVIE
The Fault in Our Stars
(Need I say more)
Again, thank you if you got to the end of this blog. I'm going to Michigan next week so I will have so many pictures and experiences to tell you about so lets see what happens there! This blog was a mixture of things I've liked, products I'm trying and what I got for my birthday, so I hope you enjoyed reading it and i'll see you soon!
Love J x
The flight itself seemed to go so quickly! It did not feel like 8 hours! Becca and myself played games on my iPad and Becca made me two bracelets to pass the time :) 
