my monthly loves #1

Lip Balms

 Lip balms have been my absolute favorite this month! It's getting even colder outside which means my lips are even more sore. Over this year I've built up quite a little collection of mine and sometimes I'll use one for ages and then I'll swap which really is my downfall because I end up buying more and more of them and I don't really need them. However out of my small batch at the moment I think the Cocoa Butter and the Paperchase lemon balm's are my favorites. The both smell amazing and moisturize my lips really well!

My new iPod 160GB classic.

This right here is my new baby. Literally, I bought it with my birthday money I got last week and I only got chance it play with it and actually open it yesterday! It was certainly money well spent as I have been lusting after one of these for about a year now. I can now spend the rest of my life trying to fill up all 160GB of it, wish me luck! :-)

Birthday Presents!

This month I finally turned 17 and I got some lovely presents because of it. Above I think are my favorites! I got the gorgeous perfume of my lovely boyfriend and the cute little lip balm, sweets and Lush goody from my best friend. I had a wonderful day and I got lots of lovely little things.

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What I've been reading: His Dark Materials Trilogy - Philip Pullman, Artemis Fowl Series - Eoin Colfer. Next on my list is the amazing Casual Vacancy - JK Rowling, so excited to start it!

Songs I've been listening too: New iPod always means new music! Mainly The Rocky Horror Soundtrack in preparation for next April when I go to the theater show. However not much music has taken my fancy this month.

What have you been loving this month?

Tag: Why Do You Wear Make Up?

So I love these little tags and I though I'd share it with you all. Don't forget if you do the tag comment with the link and I'll check it out :-)

1. When did you begin to love make up?

I think I began to love it from quite a small age, I remember being little and I would sneak little peeks into my mums make up bag and also when I got to the age when I was given old cast off make up, either from my mum or auntie and I adore it, especially when I use to play dress up.

2. How do you feel without make up?

I know some girls generally can't leave the house without make up, but I'm not like that. I would happily walk out the door in a morning with no make up on, it hardly bothers me. However I do wear it daily because I like to make an effort for my boyfriend but also myself. I like applying it, I enjoy it. 

3. What do you like about make up?

I enjoy applying it, for example I like blending two eye shadows together or putting my lippy on and my winged eyeliner. I love how one look can totally change your face for example I look much different with eyeliner than I do if I wear eye shadow. I also love buying it, going scouting for the best deals and picking the best colours. 

4. Three 'Holy Grail' Items?

My collection 2000 face powder simply because it's easier and cheaper to use foundation some days. It covers up well, it doesn't last all day but I do apply concealer and small amounts of foundation so this covering on top of everything. 

Collection 2000 extreme felt eyeliner in black. This product is amazing and it's cheap. It can last me ages and is absolutely amazing to put on and so easy. It doesn't smudge and it last and lasts.

One of my many lip balms  I enjoy wearing lip gloss and lipstick however my boyfriend does tend to hate it so normally I just stick a bit of lip balm on when it's a college day. I like flavored ones the best however Asda have an amazing smelling one. 

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Follow me on instagram: ellelouiseexo selfie // nail art! // new shoes // yummy dessert ice cream at work // best bday pressie ever! // frankie & benny's breakfast before work // ordered my iPod pink bath // i'm 17!!! // mmmh // birthday selfie selfie 3 // sweets galore // presents from my boyf // new watch & pandora cute pressies from my bestie // amazing college hot chocolate //selfie 4 - party time
I know these posts are meant to be done on a Sunday but to be honest I really haven't had the time, I've been so busy with work and college and the other blog I'm contributing too I've just been all over but here it is anyway :-) I've had a long week, but thankfully half term is here! That's right I get all of next week off and I'm choosing to spend it at work, working nearly 40 hours for lots of dosh, which is lovely!

Also it was my birthday this week, the big 17! I got some amazing presents and I bought some lovely things with my birthday money. It was also my grandad's 70th birthday and we had a huge party for him and I got to wear my lovely new black dress with the white collar - it's my favourite already! I'm also super excited for christmas, I've been making my list for myself and other people, I can't wait to start shopping properly for it!!

However that's it from me this week, I think I'm going to curl up with my boyfriend and watch a film. Posts may be a little slow in the coming week due to me being full time at work and overflowing with college work, however head on over to bloggers bookshelf as my first review will be up on the 3rd and also there'll be some reviews from others in the meantime. I'm so excited for it!

How has your week been?