Hi all!
Welcome to a new segment of my blog, where I share my monthly favourites. This could be a great book I read, a food I fell in love with, an item of clothing I couldn’t stop wearing, a place I discovered, a song I had on repeat etc.
Please note: I am not being sponsored by these companies to endorse their products, I just love them and want to share. I promise to provide links to all my recommendations.
THE BEST OF JANUARY:
1.) Beauty Product – Eco Tan Natural Coconut (Tinted) Sunscreen
This is my favourite summer beauty product! It is 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free. It smells like coconut heaven! Better yet, it’s for a natural skin tone, so you don’t resemble an orange after application. I really like using it on my face and body as a light tanning cream and for UV protection. The SPF is quite high, so it lasts nearly all day, as well as three hours in the water. The best part about it are the ingredients. There are absolutely no nasty chemicals, parabens, animal derivatives, alcohol or synthetics. This sunscreen is made with coconut oil, natural zinc oxide, Vitamin E and cucumber extract. It works just as well as a sunscreen you would buy a the store, so why use harmful products that test on animals? There is no need! Eco Tan has so many other great products as well.
2.) Vegan Food – Zebra’s Dream Organic ‘Salted Caramel’ Coconut Ice Cream
What is summer without ice cream? Of course I’m talking about the dairy free kind! Zebra Dream is made from coconut milk, stocking so many yummy, decadent flavours. My favourite is the Salted Caramel, which is so gooey good!
3.) Television Show – Orphan Black
Francis and I only just discovered last month the greatness that is Orphan Black. The story follows con-artist, Sarah Manning, who witnesses her exact double suicide at a train station and decides to steal her identity in order to escape her abusive ex-boyfriend. Sarah soon learns that her new life involves a lot more than she bargained for. It’s highly addictive!
4.) Clothing – ‘Vegan Vibes’ T-Shirt by In The Soulshine
I discovered this brand last year and really wanted to buy one of their tops. I’m glad I waited until the print above was released, as it’s my favourite. I bought it during the Boxing Day Sale and can’t stop wearing it! They sell so many different designs with various positive vegan slogans. It’s my go-to top! Follow them on Instagram @inthesoulshine
5.) Book – ‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ by Jessica Knoll
I flew through this book in just three days! The one word I would use to describe it is dark. Be prepared for an intense story that becomes progressively more sinister and traumatic as it goes along. The protagonist, TifAni FaNelli, is a shallow, self-obsessed socialite, hell-bent on maintaining what appears to be a perfect life. However, as the story progresses, she reveals how she became that way and how the events of her past changed her forever. It’s a gripping page-turner with a sassy, blunt narrator. I highly recommend reading this book before the motion picture is released.
Picture not shown – I only had it on my Kindle app!
6.) App – ColorTherapy
Francis and I discovered this app last month and it became very addictive, very quickly! Unfortunately, it is only available on Apple devices, but it’s free and very therapeutic. I have a couple of adult colouring books at home, but I like that I can take this with me anywhere and still reap the relaxation benefits. You can choose from so many designs, colours and even add meditation music whilst you create! It’s a good thing to bring on your next long flight or even a road trip!
7.) Song – WILD by Troye Sivan
I heard this song in a YouTube video I was watching and fell in love with it. It’s a song that will really make you feel. It’s beautiful, I love the music video and it’s at the top of my playlist at the moment! Troye Sivan also has a funny YouTube channel featuring important representation.
8.) Memory – Best Moment of January 2016
My favourite memory of January was going fruit picking with my best friend, Graham. We went on a mini road-trip to a town called Bacchus Marsh, which is filled with different fruit farms. We found one with a giant strawberry field and spent the day picking the ripest, juiciest strawberries (whilst munching on a lot along the way). It was such a perfect day and a great thing to go and do, especially in summer, when the variety of fruits are much wider.
I also have to mention that on January 30th, Mum and I went wedding dress shopping. It was so exciting going into different stores and marveling at all of the beautiful designs. I tried on my first ever dress and felt like a princess. Mum cried. I cried. It was a moment! I ordered my dream dress, which should arrive March. So excited!
I hope you enjoyed my January favourites! I really love this new segment. See you next time for my February favourites!
Peace & Love xoxox
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