August Favourites

Outside of the confining walls of social norms and expectations there’s a life. And perhaps for most of us, myself included, that’s where most of the magic happens. Now I fought long and hard with myself to a reach a point where I understand that above anything else (money, education, material objects and acceptance) happiness should be my main concern. Whilst I love owning and buying beautiful things, happiness in myself, happiness within what I am doing, and the happiness in those I love and hold dearly, is more important than anything I may possess.

When I began concerning myself with my goals and my values, I began questioning whether what I was doing was helping me towards them, or holding me hostage and making me incredibly unhappy. I could adjust my situation. Break free. Start to do what truly makes me happy rather than sitting in my own damn prison. 

So this September, I’m asking “why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?” Rumi. What's keeping you there when there's a beautiful world to explore?

I'll quit jabbering on now, so here are my August Favourites:

I've always rather fancied myself as that mysterious woman in films who lives in red lipstick and a little black dress, and these two scents that I have been utterly obsessed over  in August make me feel particularly feminine and seductive. For that air of mystery I've been alternating between Coco Noir by Chanel and Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone.

This By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock has been my go-to shadow stick for an effortless wash of colour all over the lids, and I've been dusting Dim Light from the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette all over my face for a dewy skin finish. Both are products I'd repurchase in a heartbeat.

Nike Free's are always my first pick for a gym training shoe. They're lightweight, flexible, and never cause my feet any discomfort. I've lived in these new white Nike Free TR 6 all of August. I've also been using these Kit Sound Bluetooth Headphones that I picked up fairly cheaply and let me tell you they are an absolute game changer. 

My last favourite of the month is The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People written by Stephen R. Covey and recognised as one of the most influential books ever written. I'm not sure there's one person I haven't praised about it to. It's all about powerful lessons in personal change, taking responsibility for your own actions, shifting how you view situations and how to work interdependently and effectively. If you want to learn how to be successful in both your personal and professional life, I highly recommend reading it. 

What were your favourites in August?

K