in my bag

lush handy gurugu hand cream/minted rose lip balm/extra peach gum/phone/bus pass/oh comely magazine/lipgloss and eyeliner c/o theBalm

...summer edition!! Plus a tangle teazer.. humidity and my thin blonde hair don't mix well. I love reading posts like these for two reasons; 1) I love to see what products people love, and this doubles as an 'essentials' kind of post. 2) I'm just very nosy.

I bought my bag from joy the other day in the sale for £25, which isn't too bad. I think of it as an investment, because it goes with everything and despite how small it looks, there are three pockets which fit quite a lot in.

lip gloss and eyeliner c/o theBalm

Recently theBalm sent me a whopper package full of goodies to review. I will be doing a full review very soon, but I thought I'd quickly mention these two products. The 'pretty smart' lipgloss is a gorgeous gorgeous colour. It's so bright and perfect for summer. Unlike the buxom gloss ( see review here ), it's not sticky at all, and I actually think it tastes a bit like peppermint. Not that that should matter, but it's a good bonus.

The schwing eyeliner: a) funky name, b) your perfect felt tip eyeliner. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know I used to be obsessed with the Soap and Glory Supercat eyeliner - note the use of 'used to'. This is essentially the same, but lasts longer and has a more precise applicator.

lush handy gurugu hand cream

OOOHHH let's just have a moment of silence for this genius invention. My hands always get dry in the summer more than in the winter - don't ask, I have no idea either. But this arrived at the perfect time. It's definitely more of a heavy duty hand cream, very very rich and buttery. It also smells heavenlyyyyy. Not quite sure why it's called 'gurugu', but that's a pretty unforgettable name, and so is the product overall. 

bus pass and phone ( gotta get around man )

oh comely magazine/extra peach gum/minted rose lip balm

I always like to keep something to read with me when the dreaded boredom strikes. Oh Comely is a lifestyle magazine, and I flippin love it. It's a super cute magazine, packed full of interviews and edgy photography. I don't really know how to describe it, but it's not very serious so it makes for a lovely holiday read.

Gum - gotta keep that fresh breath. The lip balm is lovely too, I mainly like it for the packaging but it tastes really good and subtly tints your lips.

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