NEW IN: SPACE NK VISIT

I read about Lipstick Queen's Jean Queen in a recent top 50 beauty buys article in the Guardian's weekend supplement and was instantly sold on the description of this being a lipstick made to be worn with jeans and a t-shirt. Nothing heavy or over the top, just a universally flattering, easy to wear shade that adds a groomed look to every day outfits. This is exactly the kind of make-up product I'm always in search of. I'm also a fan of Lipstick Queen's sheer Medieval lipstick, which is so flattering and ridiculously easy to wear if you're a bit of a lipstick-phobe (like me)!

 

I'm not sure my love affair with Diptyque candles will ever end - they're equally beautiful when fragrancing a room as they are sitting unlit on display. My favourites are Mimosa, Figuier, Gardenia and Menthe Verte for Spring/Summer and Oranger and Baies for Autumn/Winter. The new daffodil inspired Jonquille candle also sounds lovely for this time of year. Jasmin is new to me, so the mini-candle size is perfect for giving it a whirl and taking it away on an upcoming trip.

 

Diptyque Jasmin mini candle £20 and Lipstick Queen lipstick in Jean Queen £15 - both at Space NK.

 

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THINGS I'M THINKING ABOUT

Clockwise: Acne jumper, APC jumper, Space NK, Bliss, Jo Malone, Topshop bikini, Aamaya by Priyanka jewellery at my-wardrobe.com, Topshop jacket, Isabel Marant sneakers

The bits and pieces that are currently skipping merrily around in my head. It's always interesting to make a note and see later down the line which were mere passing fancies, and which interests withstood the test of time. I don't think any of us are surprised at how fickle we can sometimes be when it comes to this kind of thing!

I must admit the Missoni Topshop bikini in the bottom right hand corner is already winging its way to me. Regular readers may know of my highfalutin Missoni swimwear ambitions, and this fits within them very nicely, at a fraction of the cost. Alongside the bikini I'm trying the little navy scalloped jacket. I fancy it might look rather chic with a slubby white tee, and light denim. 

The quest for delicate jewellery continues in earnest - the latest designs making the short list feature the hamsa and evil eyes - they'd be perfect for summer evenings. (Is it that time yet?!)

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