Tuesday, 12 May 2015

A Few of My Favourite Things #2


My first mixed favourites post seemed to go down pretty well (here), so I'm back with another and I'll definitely keep coming back with them in future as they're so fun to write! 

The first things I'm currently loving are two beauties from Happy Jackson; the "Kiss and Makeup" Makeup Bag and Ok, Here's The Plan A5 Notebook. Ever since getting my hands on these I have been eyeing up what to get next (probably one of the lunch boxes FYI)! I love the brand's bright, quirky designs and fun quotes. I've been using the notebook for blog planning and the smaller A5 size makes it easy to pop in my handbag for planning on the go! 

Next up is something quite practical but is now an essential - the Sistema Breakfast To Go Pot. It comes with a secure clip lid and a travel friendly, two piece, plastic spoon. I bought it mainly for making overnight oats, but if I'm in a rush in the mornings I'll also use it for taking cereal into work or granola with yoghurt and berries. 

Ever since receiving it as a wedding gift from work, I haven't stopped wearing the Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum. I just adore everything about it - the sleek round bottle, chic flowers and retro pump give it a really romantic feel. The beautiful, floral oriental scent is made up of Amber and Cedar base notes, Bergamot and Alba Truffle top notes and at the heart, Wild Strawberry, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine. It's a timeless perfume that's perfect for Spring/Summer.

I love reading but wrongly don't dedicate enough time to it, so it took me awhile to start reading Katie Piper's Beautiful Ever After book. I read her first book Beautiful about 3/4 years ago, where she tells the story of her life leading up to the acid attack and her recovery journey afterwards. Beautiful Ever After picks back up on her charity work, developing TV career and search for love. Katie is such an inspirational, honest person, with an admiringly positive attitude to life. If you haven't read any of her books then I really recommend adding them to your to-read list.

What are you loving right now?

Beauty Bird xx

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  1. I love Happy Jackson things - I have their 2015 calendar and ticket holder, but that make up bag is gorgeous! xx

    Ioanna | Hearting.co.uk

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    1. It's such a nice makeup bag! Definitely getting the lunchbox! xx

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  2. How cute is that notebook!? I love Katie Piper but I haven't read any of her books. I'd add it to my holiday reading list if it wasn't already a mile long haha!

    Tara x

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    1. You can't beat a cute notebook! I have The Maze Runner book to read next xx

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  3. Fabulous selection of random bits, I love reading through posts like this! I love cute, little slogan pieces like the makeup bag and notebook :)

    Style Sunrise ☀

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  4. I love Sistema food containers, so practical and handy to use. The perfume sounds lovely, the perfect fresh scent for this time of year x

    Beauty with charm

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    1. I think it would be handy to get a few more. Got to love a practical product! The perfume is just gorgeous xx

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  5. I really want to read that book, her last one was so inspirational!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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    1. Agreed, this book is just as inspiring :-) xx

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  6. I saw the sistema pots in Robert dyas and so regret not buying one! I think I must be getting old when I start lusting after tup-a-wear lol
    Kirsty x


    PrettyBugBlog.

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    1. Haha I feel you on that! Got to love a practical purchase though! xx

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  7. I have a similar Breakfast to go pot that I picked up from Ikea and I love it - couldn't be without it now! x

    Evelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves

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    1. I'm always in a rush so it's so handy to have! xx

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  8. I am loving that notebook and I also happen to like the perfume too x

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    1. I love a cute notebook! Valentina is such a gorgeous perfume xx

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  9. I love my little book of awesome I only saw them in centre parcs where else can you buy them?

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    1. You can find them on Amazon and there's a few other online shops - if you google Happy Jackson you'll find them :-) xx

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  10. The problem with cute notebooks is that I don't want to use them and ruin them! <3

    Dannie x
    www.famousinjapan.co.uk

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  11. I really liked this post! The breakfast to go pot is one of my faves too! I have loads for when I work backshift. I haven't read Katies first book but I have it, I'll need to get round to reading it one day xo

    www.tartanbones.com

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    1. Thanks Kirsty! Definitely recommend reading the Katie Piper book when you have time xx

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  12. Ooh there's some lovely things here! Defo want to get round to reading the Katie pipers book, I love her, I think she's so inspirational! :)

    Heather Xx
    100waysto30.co.uk

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    1. I know, she's one of the few celebrities I follow on social media! I love her xx

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  13. great post, love the notebook!
    Emily x
    littlemisswynne.blogspot.co.uk

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