June favourites

I know I've been very very absent from this blog for what seems like a lifetime, and rather than do a huge apology post that only a few people would actually be interested in reading, I've decided to just do a favourites post instead by way of saying sorry.

Top left - I had been seeing sandals like this in people's summer hauls and then inevitably found myself wanting a pair for myself, I found these in Primark for £10 and I adore them. They're like a normal gladiator sandal but with a slightly twist as the string pulls them in as far as you want, which I think gives them a really cool edge.

Bottom left - My family and I have booked a holiday to Spain in August, and so like everyone else who's naturally pale I've been making sure my skin tans slightly before I get there using the Garnier Summer Body gradual tan lotion. The build up to a natural looking light tan is great, and helps make my skin feel smooth too.

Middle - I know I'm late to the party, but I finished Gone Girl at the end of June and I still can't get over how incredible it was. I always love books where the people in it seem quite self-destructive, but I've never read a book that has gripped me so well. It's safe to say the whole book is basically one massive car crash of a plot, where nothing goes right and eventually gets the point where you keep reading just out of morbid interest as to just how much worse the character's lives can get.

Top right - At the beginning of June I treated myself to some lovely pastel/pale coloured nail varnishes, and these two from Rimmel are definitely my favourites out of all the ones I bought. They're quick to dry, last for ages, and match the beautiful weather England has been having recently perfectly.

Bottom left - The only necklaces I really have a huge statement ones for when I'm going out, so I decided to buy myself this lovely delicate one just to wear on an everyday basis. It matches everything, and just makes me feel as if I've made that extra bit of effort to look nice - even if I'm not doing anything particularly exciting.