• 'Once Upon A Time' - Yes, six years late, I've finally joined this bandwagon and what a wagon it is. I'm only on season 2 because binge-watching + guilt of not doing uni work means I've only managed a measly 36 episodes in 30 days... I know, terrible. I think the writing is flawless - the interlinking STORYlines are fantastic and I'm always HOOKed by every cliff hanger... Okay, okay! I'll stop.

• Marilyn Monroe Box Set - Come along now, it's no secret I love Marilyn Monroe. Having watched a lot of her films before, she's actually on the month's favourites for aesthetic purposes. I've used the DVDs to create wall art in my dormitory room with titles like 'Bus Stop' and 'Let's Make Love' being great attractions to glam up my room!
• Georgia Productions - Not exactly "films" as such, but all the same I've been binge-watching like crazy. This teenage YouTuber has got a seriously cool sense of humour and has provided me with a lot of laugh out loud moments, when I needed some light relief from my 800-page textbooks.

Hair & Beauty

• Crazy Colour 'Peacock Blue' - I got my half-shaved head dyed this colour earlier in the month and my hairdresser advised me to get my own bottle of this as a top up. It's a really vibrant turquoise and after a couple of washes to soften it, shines like the Mediterranean Sea!

• Lush 'Seanik' Shampoo Bar - I'll be honest, this is one I haven't used yet. I considered it a worthy investment, since I've been told they outlast some bottle shampoos. Plus, it's a naked product - with natural seaweed, lemon oil and sea salt, it smells A-MA-ZING.
• Garnier 'Micellar Cleansing Water' - Having used this once at my friend's house, I realised what a good uni investment this would be. It not only outlasts makeup wipes by a country mile, but makes me skin feel fresh, without drying it out. I'm using the one for combination skin and over the past few days have noticed a slight improvement in oil control.

Home & Kitchen

• Primark Home - Call me stupid, I had no idea this existed a month ago. A whole new world was opened up to me when I took the escalator to the top floor and low and behold were teatowels, coasters and rose gold over-the-door hooks. Jackpot.
• Asda - Don't discount the humble supermarket for the homeware bargain. I picked up a 50s inspired duvet and pillow set for just £5 - perfect for us uni-goers!

Music & Lyrics

• 'Lifeline', Orla Gartland - Oh my goodness is this girl talented. Another song I'm thinking of covering, Orla has such a way with music and technology - she made the track with a loop pedal and it sounds awesome. I genuinely can't get enough of this track, so check it out righty HERE!
• 'Violet', Hippo Campus - This is definitely my summer jam! It's really airy-sounding and reminds me of having barbecues and water fights. Plus the band is called 'Hippo Campus' what a cool name! Check out their song and the rest of my summer playlist righty HERE!

Film & TV

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

•  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

• 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!

• 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.

Online Media

• 'Shining Mom' - Packed full of free printables, like monthly calendars, to do lists, meal plans and all manner of blank organiser sheets, how could I possibly resist a site like this during exam season? I've used this to keep my head level and keep track of my daily to-dos.

• Samsung Galaxy A5 - I went travelling this month, so when I got my upgrade I knew I needed a phone with a good camera. Few cameras are more impressive than a Samsung and this rear-facing 16-megapixel camera, with wide f/1.9 aperture does not disappoint!
• MotivateBot - A little bit of inspiration keeping me going, this Facebook Messenger Bot sends you an uplifting quote every morning, to give you a bit of motivation. My favourite? "A ship is safe in harbour, but that's not what ships are for." - William G.T. Shedd

Travel & Tourism

• Hand Luggage – Travelling by hand luggage was the best decision I made whilst travelling, so if you have the opportunity to do so, do it. Not only does it save you money, it saves you time, stress and helps you live a more minimalist lifestyle abroad – definitely much less hassle and keeps you in control of your possessions at all times.

• Eurostar – It feels like a futuristic space shuttle. With air conditioning that actually works, free magazines, a bar and doors that open without pressing any buttons, it might as well have been the year 3000 when I rode this thing back home from Brussels.
• Leggings – I swear I live in them. Especially on a flight, leggings are my go-to clothing item, any place, any time. The weather in Hanover was somewhat unpredictable, so I did end up wearing the same pair of leggings for about 4 days straight. Life lessons learnt: always pack an extra pair.

Health & Wellbeing

• Spring Cleaning - Little bit late for this but I actually slept in the guest room while cleaning out my bedroom for uni. I’ve rolled up my winter clothes into boxes and am working on throwing out the things I won’t need when I move away. As my close friends will tell you, my bedroom is basically 18 years of life thrown around the walls. It’s almost cathartic throwing away embarrassing bits of my past!

• Yoga – This was on last month's shortlist too, but it has proved useful once again, keeping me relaxed during exams and momentarily taking me away from the world.
• Almond Milk – As someone who never quite knows what their stomach is doing, almond milk is a great way of having a cup of tea without risk of… well… disaster. This, or coconut milk, in a coffee is pure joy and I highly recommend it to anyone, not just the digestively infirm.