JULY 2016 FAVOURITES

July was not an easy month for me by any stretch of the imagination. I spent a lot of time alone, reflecting and planning my next moves. I invested a lot of time and energy into self care this past July and it was well worth it. Don't listen to people when they say self care is selfish; how do you expect to give it all you've got when you're not prepared? Take some time to unwind and get back to you. I promise that it will be worth it.

Self care can mean a lot of different things. For me it is making sure my nails are freshly manicured, following a skincare routine, taking time to wear makeup and a dash of aromatherapy. If I have extra time I like to sneak in a hot bath and if I have money burning a hole in my pocket, I head to the mall and take my frustrations out on my wallet.

Pictured below are some of my beauty/make up favourites from this past month. I snuck in a few extra "random favourites" as well just for good measure. They aren't listed in any sort of specific order and this post is not sponsored. If you have any questions about any of the products, let me know in the comments and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

130/ BEAUTY & THE BREAKDOWN

I have been thinking a lot about beauty lately. I put this post on the back burner for a bit because beauty isn't something that I'm well versed in. I know the bare bone basics and I think I get by just fine, but I'm sure there's a ton of makeup fanatics who will gag while reading this post. Oh well, to each their own!

I have a bit of a confession to make: most of my makeup comes from either the drug or grocery store. #sorrynotsorry

I know that comes as a bit of a surprise as I'm always ranting and raving about how much I love lipsticks. I do have a select amount of designer, or higher end, products in my collection, but they are few and far between. If you know me, you know that I love two things: the first being a challenge and the second being a deal. I'm always on the hunt for the next great drugstore find, but the products that I'll be talking about today are my holy-grail, staple pieces that I will buy time and time again.

There are a few holes in this list, though. For example I haven't found a bronzer or a powder that I can't live without. If you have any suggestions, please let me know! I also added two high end makeup products to this list, but I'd be a liar if I left them out. And to give you a little breakdown about what I'm working with skin-wise: my complexion is fair, and I have horrible, oily and acne prone skin.

Okay, now onto the products!