Instagram Moments - May

Hello everybodyyyy! This was meant to be a "What's on my iPhone?" post, but my baby cousin knocked my phone off a table in sheer excitement about dinosaurs on the TV, so that was short lived. May was a busy month, but not an excitingly busy month. I completed all of my exams, a huge achievement for me after the past few months I've had with my anxiety. Then, after my exams I had a few days just to chill with my friends before returning back to school and starting my sixth year. Sorry that this post is a little later than usual, I just kept forgetting to do it,but I'm hoping to start posting more regularly again, and I love everybody who takes the time to read my blog. Thank you so much!

Squad gathering with Clare, Rachel and Marc // Pretty yellow fields // Throwback when my family thought it would be funny to dress me, my brother and cousin in stupid costumes // The time me and Shanice got all dressed up to go out but couldn't be bothered so ordered pizza and watched movies instead // Exam revision essentials // Gran and Papa's 40th wedding anniversary // Love Rach and Clare // My little brother all tucked up in bed after a long day of being babysat by me // My baby brother wearing his socks the same way I do, bless him // Early morning studying in school with the best pals // Throwback to my mum and stepdad's wedding day, happy 3rd anniversary! // Reunited with my gorgeous little brother after five months and it felt so good, my heart could burst // Crew // Snuggly selfies with Shanice // The only boys I need in my life                 (Charlie, Jack and Niall too, but they weren't in the photo) // Angry sky

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May Favourites 2015

Hello everybody! It feels good to be back. This month I've been busy studying for and sitting my Higher exams, so blogging has not been a priority, but I have definitely missed it. I thought that it would be a good way to get stuck back into my blog by writing about some of my favourite things in May. Some of them are a bit random, but there's logic to it, and when you have spent the last month revising and not getting out of the house much, you start to appreciate the little things. Anyway, here are my favourite things in May.

Schwarzkopf got2b beach matt texturizing salt spray - I have naturally curly hair, but sometimes it can be so crazy that it looks like I've just rolled out of bed. This is an absolute godsend for the days when I get out the shower and let my hair dry naturally. I apply it quite generously to damp, brush hair, then run my fingers through it to even out the spray and separate my hair. Then I let it dry and I have relatively "beachy" waves. I really like this stuff.

Vaseline trio - Okay, this is a bit of a weird one, but lip balm is pretty much an essential for everyone. I've tried loads of different lip balms, but always prefer Vaseline. I really like the different flavours they do, especially the cocoa butter one, it's so nice. Anyway, that was a bit of a random one, but also one I can't do without.

Rimmel Kate Lipstick Shade 22 - This colour is my favourite. It is a very bright red, and it makes my teeth look really white when I wear it, which I'm embracing because I've not long had my braces taken off!! This lipstick is quite long lasting, and I've had lots of nice comments about the colour. It also smells really nice haha, which isn't something you usually specifically look for in a lipstick, but it's an added bonus I guess. Overall, one of my favourite lipsticks that I've used.

Boots Botanics cooling lavender gel - Yet another weird one, however there is a reason. As I mentioned at the start of this post, I've been doing exams. As an anxiety sufferer, these times can be especially stressful, and as I am not medicated (optionally), I am quite interested in natural remedies. This is a gentle, lavender scented gel that you apply to your pulse points before going to sleep at night, and I really believe that using this, as well as meditation through the Headspace app (another one of my favourites that I have not included in this post, but would recommend to anyone, even those who do not get stressed easily), and grudgingly drinking a cup of chamomile tea (ewww)  before bed totally helped me sleep well and calmed my nerves the night before an exam.

Stabilo Fineliner pens - My last weird one, I promise. Well, those with common sense will know that with exams comes studying. Essay plans, mind maps, lists, you name it, I probably did it. In an attempt to make myself feel more motivated and enthusiastic about revision, I bought lots of new paper and stationery. These little pens brightened up my revision, and I just thought the colours were really pretty. I've also just realised that I have a really sad life, so that's good too. 

Soap & Glory Mist You Madly body spray - I got a few bottles of this stuff for Christmas, and it smells amazing. I was so sad when I thought I'd finished all of it. However, a few weeks ago, I found another unopened bottle of it, and I was so excited. It's definitely my favourite Soap & Glory product. 

Nivea Daily Essentials oil free moisturising day cream - I bought this moisturiser only because the shop didn't have the one I usually buy (Simple Oil Balancing moisturiser). I'm so glad I did get it though. I prefer it as it is more hydrating, and doesn't leave my skin feeling gross and sticky afterwards. It is also really cool and refreshing, and I like the packaging too. The only issue I do have is that they don't sell it in bigger bottles!

Photo album - I've decided that I want to start printing out photos and filing them into photo albums. Quite often you lose photos if you break your phone, or you have to wipe your computer, and I really like the idea of being able to pull out a photo album in years to come, and show my kids photos of me and my family and friends as youngsters, just like my parents do with me. So, I went on to eBay and bought myself this cute little photo album for a few quid. The design is really cute, and it has space for 200 photos. I'm excited to start filling this up with photos. 

The Waiting Home (Tanner Patrick) - Lastly, my favourite album of the month. I found Tanner Patrick's covers a few months ago and totally fell in love. Then when I found out that his album was on Spotify, I was so excited. He's got such a beautiful voice, and his album is full of amazing songs. My personal favourites are Satellites and Heartbreak Therapy.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post, and I'm hoping to get back into posting on a weekly basis. Please remember to follow my social media (Twitter: @dxni_lee // Instagram: @dxni.lee), and also to follow my blog on Bloglovin'. Thank you, and have a fabulous week!