My 20th Birthday Presents

This week signified the end of my teenage years as it started off with my 20th birthday. I am still struggling with the realisation that I am no longer a teenager and officially in my twenties. When I was younger I would imagine my life at twenty; it seemed like a grown up age and I saw myself as a sophisticated, put together young women out conquering the world. Safe to say, my prediction was a little off.  However, rather than dwell on this reality, I decided to dedicate a post to sharing a few of the amazing presents I was fortunate to receive.

1. Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Bag

I am now the proud owner of this gorgeous Charlotte Tilbury makeup bag. As someone who rarely leaves the house without throwing half her makeup into her handbag ‘just in case’, I was getting tired of having to fish around for my concealer or lipstick when needed on the go. I was in desperate need of a makeup organiser and I adore the rose gold print, burgundy colouring and quirky quote on this little bag. It is the perfect size for my handbag and I can't wait to use it for carrying my beauty essentials.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat - PillowTalk

Another dreamy product of Tilbury’s collection that made it as one of my presents is Lip Cheat in 'pillow talk'. After reading countless reviews raving about this pencil, I couldn't wait to add it to my collection and I have discovered exactly why it receives all the beauty blogger hype. It is a gorgeous rosy pink that creates the perfect 'your lips but slightly darker' shade. Furthermore, it is incredibly long-wearing and I now wear few lips products without applying this first.

3. ZOEVA Rose Gold Eye Brush Set

I also asked for this stunning set of rose gold ZOEVA brushes that I have been lusting over online for a very long time. After seeing them star in countless beauty posts and instagram photos, I was dying for a set of my very own. I am excited to finally have my hands on them and they are even more gorgeous in person.

4. Jennifer Lopez Perfume 

My perfume supply has thankfully been replenished with a fresh bottle of Live by Jennifer Lopez. I have loved this scent for quite sometime and I am happy to see a full bottle back adorning my dressing table.

5. Pandora Charm

Finally, I received another addition to my Pandora charm bracelet. I love collecting permanent memories of any special occasion in the form of charms. I think that they make the perfect gift and I would recommend everyone to invest in their own type of memoir bracelet. The charm I received was an adorable little car with two pink crystals on the back mimicking the appearance of brake lights.

I hope you enjoyed this slightly different post and I would love to know what your favourite or most memorable birthday present is, past or present.

Devon

xoxo

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Monthly Favourites : March

This month has been one of few discoveries and, rather than clamber around my room trying to add to the list, I decided to keep this post honest and stick to the small selection of beauty items that have stood out this month. Despite being a few, this is still a list of beauty gems; including a face lift in a bottle, the cult eyeshadow brush and my answer to long, luscious locks. 

1. Tropic Organic Facial Elixir Oil

Not only will this golden bottle make a luxurious addition to your dressing table, but it will also work wonders on the appearance of your skin. Encased inside is a silky combination of plant oils that work in harmony to improve tone and texture. I rub a couple of drops into my face before I go to sleep and I wake up with a noticeably hydrated complexion. Over time it claims to reveal younger looking skin, a realistic expectation after the improvement I have witnessed in the short space of time I have been using it.

Whilst £30 can initially sound a little pricy, you receive a large 50ml bottle that you can rely on not to run out anytime soon. Furthermore it is crammed full of 100% natural, plant derived ingredients to repair, nourish and maintain youthful, healthy looking skin.

2. MAC 217 Brush

Few will be a stranger to the MAC 217; the cult brush for seamlessly blending out your eyeshadow. This month I finally invested in my very own and I have been falling head over heals for  its magical blending powers ever since. It has entirely transformed the application and appearance of my eyeshadow and my collection would now seem incomplete without it. If you are ever to invest in only one high end brush, I would without a doubt suggest you make this a priority. It is entirely versatile and can be used to seamlessly blend anything from eyeshadows to concealer and creams.

3. L’Oreal Elvive Triple Restore Shampoo and Conditioner

As someone that is in a constant battle with their locks; I am happy to have finally found a shampoo and conditioner that have improved the situation. As well as the usual frizz and dry ends, I have also been struggling with fragile hair that is shedding at a rate to cause panic. However, this strengthening duo not only nourishes my hair but has stopped the shedding and leaves it silky soft, weightless and volumised. I can see myself remaining loyal to this pair for quite sometime.

I hope you enjoyed this short but sweet monthly favourites and I would love to know the beauty items that have caught your attention this month.

Devon

xoxo

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