Christmas is over and all of a sudden the dark nights (with twinkly lights) start to look gloomy rather than romantic and festive; making January usually a TOUGH month. And let's not even discuss how long it feels until Pay Day finally arrives!!
But not even January is alllllll bad and this month, I had quite a few favourite things that kept me smiling all month long.
The first being the Kate Spade Glitter Cat iPhone Case received as a surprise gift from Kate Spade. O to the M to the G. I have coveted this forrrrrrever and it is EVEN BETTER in person than I could have hoped. I - freaking - love - this!
Surgery recovery has meant bed rest which has meant a loooooooot of TV and DVDs. Low and behold I stumbled upon Season Two of a fantastic Italian drama called The Young Montalbano. It is brilliant and resembles an Italian version of "Endeavour" (another show I love). It follows the life of newly appointed Police Chief, Salvo Montalbano (brilliantly played by Michele Riondino!!!) in the fictional town of Vigàta in Sicily, Italy. The stories are brilliant - unusual crimes with lots of twists and turns which aren't overly complicated interspersed with light-hearted, everyday comic moments. I love it. So much so that I ordered Season One on DVD immediately!
There are studies on the therapeutic "powers" of essential oils and I can't help but agree. There are some scents that immediately help me relax. My absolute, all-time favourite essential oil is from Neal's Yard called Women's Balance: Relaxing. I can't pinpoint what specifically it is about this scent but one thing I know with absolute certainty is that is ALWAYS chills me out. Always. And it has featured a lot this month thanks to my newly bought Aglaia Aroma Diffuser (now also a favourite!) This dynamic little machine, with a stylish glass cover, produces a fine mist (either constantly or on-and-off every 30 seconds) for 3 hours or until the water well runs dry. I also love how it turns itself off. There is also a light function with either constantly changing lights, selecting one specific colour or no light at all. I personally like the constant fine mist and no light and have it on my bedside table to mist away while I read or sleep. LOVE IT!
I have two lip balm favourites and it was a case of duelling banjos for the top spot which finally went to the Bite Me Agave Lip Mask (only available in Sephora Canada). It is AMAZING. It has a thick consistency and I usually pop it on at night before bed and my lips are still moisturised and fabulous in the morning. The bonus is that it's not, I think, overly sticky or thick. Perfect for winter and this is the first year ever, I've not had cracked lips thanks to this little beauty. I saw online there are tinted versions too.... I so need to go to Canada to get them all!!
Hands down - the BEST eye make up remover (in the world!) is by YSL and it is called Top Secrets Eye Make-Up Remover Bi-Phase. This is the stuff of legends. It is made up of two components so it needs to be shaken up before use but there is NOOOOOOO oily residue or stinging red eyes afterwards -- and this stuff removes EVERYTHING. If allllll that wasn't enough, it seems to be a never-ending bottle and it lasts forever. When I do run out, this is a definite re-purchase. I love it.
I thought nothing would ever, ever, ever replace Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle as my all-time favourite perfume -- then I discovered Black Opium by YSL. I've said it before but O to the M to the G. It is stunning. I am rubbish at describing scents but my best attempt is that it is a slightly masculine scent but not too heavy and completing alluring. I love it. I think some folk might think it's a winter-only scent but I can't imagine not wearing it so will see how I feel / how it stands up when Spring arrives. Love it and I love the bottle too!
Last but not least are my Joules Floral Sunnies. I love that they are bright without being BRIGHT. The tinted lenses are clear and not too dark (or light) and it is like carrying a bit of Spring-fever with you wherever you go. I am a big fan of sunglasses in winter. I know it is contentious but I grew up in Australia and that bright winter sun not only gets in your eyes but all that squinting leads to even more fine lines - no thank you sir! 
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