October '14 Favourites

This post is a little overdue but it's here none the less. Part of me is a little upset that October is over but the other part of me is jumping up and down with extreme excitement! The end of October only means one thing. CHRISTMAS IS NEXT MONTH! Yes, yes, yes, I know it's still over a month away but Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and if it were socially acceptable I would embrace the holiday all year round. Unfortunately, many people would be more than happy to throw a stocking full of coal at me if I did that..

But I am not here to talk about Christmas. The end of the month brings a new batch of favourites and  have a few wonders to share with you!

American Horror Story: Freakshow
Now, I'm not someone who usually gets overly excited about TV shows, but ever since the forth series of AHS was confirmed I have been buzzing! AHS is probably my all-time favourite TV show. Yes, it beats Doctor Who. Just. Five episodes into the series and I am obsessed with it! I would say it's my second favourite series so far after Asylum. I can't wait to see how fucked up this series gets! Tell me I'm not the only one that thinks the more fucked up, the better..

Zoella Beauty Creamy Madly Dreamy Body Lotion
I've been a huge Zoella fan for around two years now, and I can't quite believe the success she's had since. I subscribed to her before she hit 1 million subscribers and now she'll soon be on the verge of hitting 7 million. It's insane! So, you can imagine my excitement when she launched her very own beauty range.  I knew that I had to buy at least one of the items. This body lotion is a dream! I wasn't overly fussed about the scent to begin with as I usually prefer spicier scents like cinnamon and this scent is a lot more fresh, but I've grown to really like it. I'm also in total awe over the packaging.

Etude House Green Tea Cleansing Foam
You may remember a post I made last month about the Etude House products I recently purchased. That post included this very cleansing foam. I love how it lathers up really easily and how it makes your face feel so much more refreshed and clean afterwards! This is the first time I've ever used a cleansing foam as I'm usually really bad with skin care, but I can safely say that this did not disappoint!

Music Favourites
The month of October saw two music favourites. The first is a song that goes by the name of FROOT by Marina & the Diamonds. Marina is my number one favourite artist and I have been waiting on the edge of my seat since the end of the Electra Heart era for new music. I have had this song on repeat and am still not fed up with hearing it! I literally cannot express how excited I am for her upcoming third album. With Electra Heart being one of my favourite albums of all time it will be incredibly difficult for this new album to be AS good but if FROOT is anything to go by, it could be a very close call.

My second music favourite of the month is by none other than Miss Taylor Swift. Her fifth album, 1989, was released towards the end of the month and I am officially obsessed. It's completely different to her previous four albums but is just as good and just as, if not more, catchy. It's not my favourite album of hers (that spot is a tie between Speak Now and Red) but it definitely did not disappoint me in the slightest. My favourite songs would probably have to be Wonderland (which is on the deluxe edition), All You Had To Do Was Stay, Blank Space and How You Get The Girl. And I also feel like I should mention that after almost a six year wait, I will FINALLY be seeing her live in June! It's been a long time coming but I don't doubt that it'll be worth the wait.

I can't quite believe that the next time I write a favourites post we will be in December and the countdown to Christmas will have officially begun. HELLO ADVENT CALENDAR!
Let me know what you've been loving during the month of October or if you've loved any of the same things I have.

Until next time,
Elijah xo

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Etude House Haul & Review

One of my favourite places to browse for cute clothes is YesStyle, but it's only been recently that I've started to look at the beauty products on the site. Like any online marketplace, I've always been a little wary about ordering things in case they turn out to be really bad quality and are a hassle to return. I've ordered from YesStyle twice now and have yet to be disappointed! So, if you're looking for a place that sells quality Asian fashion and beauty products I highly recommend YesStyle.

My most recent purchases from the site were a number of products from the popular Korean beauty brand, Etude House. I had heard good things about the brand and being a complete sucker for cute packaging I just knew that I had to try the products myself.

The first product I bought was one of the nail polishes. Blue is my favourite colour and I do not have enough blue nail polishes in my collection! I only needed to apply one coat to my nails and it dried fairly quickly. However, I only had it on for about a day before it started to chip. It may last longer if you apple a base or top coat which I didn't do. Despite the chipping, I do really love the colour and the lace detailing on the packaging. It didn't break the bank either at only £2.81.

[Play Nail Colour 077]

I don't know about you, but when it comes to buying the essential basics I am the worst. I will go out with the intention of buying a pair of tights, or some plain leggings, or some make-up wipes and end up coming home with a bagful of stuff but none of it the stuff that I actually needed. I had needed a new pair of tweezers for ages, but every time I planned on buying some, I seemed to 'forget.' But when I saw these I knew that I HAD to have them. I instantly fell in love with these cat tweezers. Not only are they super cute but they do their job in helping me keep my unruly eyebrows at bay.

[Cat Tweezers]

I also decided to try the Green Tea cleansing foam. I'm rubbish when it comes to skin care routines and looking after my skin in general and I really want to try and change that. All you need to do with this is simply wet your face, lather the product up and apply onto your skin. After rinsing it off, my skin feels soft and clean! It's also suitable for people with sensitive skin. There are other products with different purposes in the range, this being number 5 - Fresh & Clean.

[Every Month Cleansing Foam 05 Fresh & Clean - Green Tea]

I'm one of those people who gets rather excited about anything pumpkin flavoured. I'm not entirely sure why as I've never actually tried pumpkin itself. I blame the Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks! But something I had never come across before was a pumpkin flavoured/scented beauty product. As soon as I saw this I knew I had to try it! Despite not actually stating it, I think this a face mask. You've to apply the product in an even layer on your face and then rinse after 10-15 minutes. I've still to try it so I'm not sure how good the product is yet, but I love the idea of it being in a mini pack! I'm a sucker for minis.

[It's Real Mini Pack - Sweet Pumpkin]

The final product I bought is by far my favourite. It is just too cute! It's pretty much just your bog standard hand cream but it's the packaging that makes me squeal with joy. IT'S A PANDA! Cutest hand cream ever. There's a picture of a peach on the front of it which makes me assume that it's meant to be peach scented, however, there's no real scent to the product at all. It just smells like a basic hand cream. However, the packaging totally makes up for it!

[Missing U Hand Cream - #03 Panda Story]

I can definitely see myself buying a few more Etude House products in the future. I'm also desperate to try some Tony Moly products which is another Korean beauty brand you can find on YesStyle. Let me know if you've tried any products from Etude House or Tony Moly, or if you've purchased anything from YesStyle and whether you're a fan of these online Asian fashion stores!
Until next time,
Elijah xo

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