Dottie's July Favourites...

Hey guys, so for this week's posts, the girls and I have decided to start off with something nice and simple, a favourites post. Since I don't play video games, I decided to change that one to makeup and skincare, so there we are...

Films/TV Shows

This month, I finished watching all of the Gilmore Girls episodes that are currently on Netflix, including the Netflix original 'Year in the Life' mini-series. It's something super easy to put on as background noise, or to just binge watch. Gotta love American sit-coms.

Music

I've been super into both Paolo Nutini and Passenger this month! Look at Passenger's Night Vision Binoculars and New Shoes by Mr Nutini. Love those!

Purchases

I've actually not bought loads this month! But, I did buy some Barry M nail paints, including the Speedy Quick Dry in the shade 'Pit Stop' which actually matches the walls where I work, but I love it nonetheless!

Makeup/Skincare/Bath Products
If you know me, or read my personal blog, you'll know how much I adore Lush products. I think that it's great that the brand is doing their best to reduce plastic waste, and they use all natural products. So, my favourite beauty related for July is Fun from Lush. It's a bubble bath/body wash/shampoo in a play-dough consistency, and it's super great! It makes brilliant bubbles, and when used as a shampoo it leaves my hair brilliantly soft and shiny. Unfortunately I've used it all up so I can't take a photo!

Memory

My favourite memory for July has to be being on holiday with my family and boyfriend. It was something I'd been looking forward to for months, and I really enjoyed having a break from everyday life. Read more about my holiday over here on my personal blog!

Achievement

It's rather sad, but I'd say my biggest achievement was going back to work last weekend. It was rather weird to be back after having almost three weeks off, but by the Sunday I was back in the swing of things and feeling pretty okay with it all!

Something I'm proud of

I went to a book event this week with author Matt Haig, and I went by myself despite feeling really anxious. I enjoyed myself too, so that made it all the better! Read my review of Reasons to Stay Alive here!

Something I've learnt

I have learnt that even the best of us will feel as though they're stuck in a rut sometimes, and that during these times, it's best to just take care of yourself - you're doing your best and that's all anyone can ask of you.

Quote
"Three in the morning is never the time to sort out your life" - Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive.

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