#27: The Shortlist | July

August 01, 2017

It's August already? Who knows where that month went! Having finished my exams, I'd like to share the things I have loved in my FIVE WEEK break so far (man, that feels great to say.) Ehem, here's July's Shortlist, in its classic award-style form...

*Disclaimer // Not sponsored. All opinions are my own.*





Film & TV


Winner:
  • Netflix | 'Orange Is The New Black' // Having so much time off has meant I can catch up with one of my all-time favourite series. No, it's not just soft porn for lesbian sex lovers, it does have an actual storyline - and a good'n at that! Without giving too much away, my favourite character for Season 5 is definitely Red. Vitamin tablets and snorting cocaine... That's all I'm gonna say.


Nominations:
  • Disney | 'Tomorrowland' // I have written a review aaaall about why I adore this film righty HERE. In short, it's uplifting and written for the dreamers like me (to be honest, it's a real feel-good film for when little red comes to call...)

  • Hulu | 'The Handmaid's Tale' // It's featured in my favourites before, but since the finale has only recently televised in the UK, I figured it can qualify again! Gritty, witty and a bit(ty?!) terrifying, the dystopia witnessed onscreen reflects where we could end up. A must-watch.


    Fashion & Footwear


    Winner:
    • Embroidery // Whether it be clothes, bags or shoes, I cannot seem to shake my love for embroidered items. I've recently fallen in love with Miss Selfridge's 'Nude Embroidered Kimono Hoodie' and a pair of embroidered shoes (pictured above) which I bought from the Camden Markets.

    Nominations:
    •  Denim // I love the summer months (as rainy as England has been recently) because it means I can pull out my denim jacket and start wearing overalls and shorts tightless! My favourites have a little lace fringe and an iron-on ukulele patch! ❤

    •  Pastels and Holo // Okay, so right now, I don't own any holographic prints. But it's on the wishlist! I'm obsessed with pastel shades (I'm wearing a rainbow pastel dress as I write!) so I figure the next logical step is to add glitter. Call me experimental...


    Health & Wellbeing

    Winner:
    • MONQ | 'Ocean' // Before you think, 'Hannah, are you an avid smoker?' I have asthma and could definitely not tolerate the smoke of an E-cig, nor a vape. MONQ is neither! It's a blend of essentials oils and water, heated by a battery-operated system and directly inhaled. Think of it like a steamer; it's aromatherapy... but portable! Absolutely brilliant. I use this when I feel stressed and it instantly relaxes me AND it's healthy! Check it out HERE!

    Nominations:
    • Veg // Sounds boring, but recently I went to see my GP about some problems I've had digesting lactose and dairy products. He put me on what I like to call 'The Organic Diet'... no refined sugar, no dairy, no processed meats... etc. Long story short, stir-fried veg has become my new go-to breakfast, lunch and dinner!

    • Lush | 'The Birth of Venus' // I only got this a couple of days ago while out shopping with my sister. I've used it a couple of times since then and I have to say I'm really impressed. With lavender, sea water and chamomile blue, this product leaves my skin feeling fresh, balanced and smelling FABULOUS! Not only that but it reduced redness in ONE application. It's a jelly mask, which I was skeptical of at first, but it basically just means you get more for your money and it lasts longer. Definitely a new favourite.

    What's on your Shortlist this month? Let me know in the comments or on my social media in the top bar and remember...




    Hannah x

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