Monthly Favorites ♢ February 2016

I'm going to be honest with you guys: I think February lasts about 17 minutes. It's a sad, cruel month but the fact that it's over means that I will go home very soon! Here's this month's compilation of things that have had my undoubted love:

• An amazing band called Oh Wonder.

I am that one kid who says that they don't listen to music because I have no time for it. Ever since I started college, I can't find myself with my earphones plugged into my ears listening to music because I hardly have time to focus on it. However, I found a video of the band Oh Wonder the other day while I was on YouTube and discovered their amazingness. I love how soothing the singers' voices are; they compliment each other so nicely. And, if you haven't heard them already, you're probably a worse human being than me.

• Pond's Dry Skin Cream

The reason why this has made it to my favourites list is because this holy cream has revived my skin from its darkest time. I swear to you, my skin was struggling so bad when I came back in January because the climate change hit me really hard. I bought this cream out of desperation, really, without any hopes for it to work (because this cream was literally $5) but, now, this is the moisturiser of my life. It changed the game, guys. Seriously.

• Burt's Bees Medicated Lip Balm

I've owned this little lip balm for about 6 months now and, the first thing I want to point out is the fact that I haven't lost it. I think I deserve an award for that alone. But, beyond that, this lip balm is the bomb. I can't remember having chapped lips this year or last semester and it's all because of this balm. It's the best lip balm I've tried and the only one that actually works (I highly suggest you try it).

• L'oreal Lumi Cushion Foundation in W2

Listen to me, kids. This foundation is some sort of sorcery. It's pretty expensive for a drugstore foundation (around $15) but it is 100% worth it. It is so light, nice, and refreshing. The look it gives to my skin is so gratifying. Even though it is super light, it still manages to even out my skin tone. The only awkward thing is that I prefer to use it with a beauty blender instead of using the cushion pad applicator included because I think that way (using the pad) wastes more product. I think this one is my favourite ever, to be honest.

• Rozamare booties from Steve Madden

So, I hope you guys knew about the huge sale that Steve Madden was having during the month of January because, if you didn't, I feel super sad for you. During that sale, I picked up some amazing booties that have quickly become my favourite pair of shoes. They're super stylish and comfortable (because they almost have no heel) and were only $75 on the sale. The only thing I'm worried about is that the heel is starting to wear off and I'm not sure if it's because I use them too much or because they're not good quality. All in all, super stocked about them.

• Elizabeth & James' Nirvana White perfume

This perfume has consumed the best of me. I can't begin to imagine where did I ever come up with liking floral scents until I smelled this perfume. It doesn't smell too strong like grandma perfume and it's not too light that you think it's delicate and girly. It is honestly a bridge in between, it is so sophisticated, it almost smells like a man's perfume but it is soft enough for you to think that it is such a mature scent. I guess it's just perfection for me, to be honest.

• Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal

I've had this little highlighter for more than three months now but I hardly ever used it. Recently, I discovered how versatile it is and how nice and convenient it is on rainy days (which has been all of the days recently). I use it as eyeshadow, highlighter, mix it with the foundation, etc. And I believe it is about $1 and cruelty-free which is +++.