Life for me is pretty good at the moment, in comparison to where I was this time last year anyway and I am finally starting to feel like i'm getting back to who I am and who I was prior to my last relationship. Even though i've been single for almost two years now, things don't go back to 'normal' for a long time and I can definitely say that you will get there, it will just take time and time has been a massive healer for me. Anyway, on a more positive note here are a few things that have happened this past month, that i'm so thankful for.

Went on an amazing work trip - If you follow me on Instagram then you will have seen that i've recently been to both Antwerp and also Paris, on a quick three day trip with work which was absolutely amazing and I had the best time. Although I was still in full on work mode, it was amazing to experience the chilled vibe of Antwerp and to go back to Paris having only visited it a few months prior. If you haven't been either cities then i'd definitely recommend going, even if it's just for a few days as you will fall in love with the relaxed vibe from both cities.

Started exploring more with my cooking - For me food is a massive love of mine, but I often find myself eating the same old meals, so in an attempt to try to change things up a little i've been consulting the Joe Wicks Lean-in-15 Books, mainly because they have some amazing yet easy recipes in them! A favourite of mine is the Popeye's Chicken recipe as it's so tasty but so easy to whip up!

Got back on the fitness bandwagon - After a not so fab doctors appointment last week, it became aware to me that this time last year I was in full on gym mode and I was feeling amazing, and it really helped to manage my stress levels! With things being a little hectic at the moment, I have made it a goal of mine to get back into going to the gym to help release and let go from the day, and to help make me feel better about myself in general. So I joined a new gym and went for my first session this weekend just gone, and although it's early days it's something i'm looking forward to getting back into.

Had some amazing blog opportunities - In the past few weeks i've had a few really amazing blog opportunities come up, one of which I will be sharing with you guys next week and i'm so excited to see my little blog continue to bring some absolutely amazing opportunities to work with some incredible brands. So keep your eyes peeled for some exciting content next week!

So those are a few positive things that have happened over the past few weeks, and I hope things continue on this path as i'm currently feeling pretty positive!

What good things have happened for you this past month or so?

During my short trip to Australia I spent around five days in the city, and I did a whole variety of different things whilst I was there, from touristy things to finding some amazing places to eat that I often dream about because they were that good! 

Coogee To Bondi Walk - One of the most popular things that many people do is the coast line walk from Coogee to Bondi, stopping off at all of the little beaches along the way and taking in the amazing views! Luckily we chose to do this on a day where it wasn't too hot, and it took around two hours to fully complete, and if you love going a good walk, or even a run and want to soak up some of the amazing views then i'd definitely recommend it! You can find out more info about the walk here, which has a coastal map of the route and what to expect.

Taronga Zoo - Now I know this maybe a little of a controversial thing to do, but visiting Taronga Zoo was one of my favourite days during my stay in Sydney! Essentially you can drive to Taronga but it's easier and much more fun to catch the ferry boat over, which allows you to get an amazing view of the Sydney Bridge and also the Opera House. The zoo itself is on a hill, and you essentially start at the top, and zig zag down to the bottom whilst being able to take in some amazing views of the skyline, whilst also seeing all of the amazing and exotic animals.

Opera Bar - On my final night in Sydney, we headed down to the Opera Bar to see the Opera House and the Sydney Bridge all lit up at night, and we also chose to have a cheeky rosé whilst soaking up the views. It was so peaceful and lovely to see the views, whilst toasting to my last evening in Sydney, and if you want to do something to remember then i'd definitely recommend visiting the Opera Bar, where they also serve food if you fancy grabbing a bite to eat. 

Brooklyn Depot - If you love a good burger, then i'd definitely recommend heading down to Brooklyn Depot as they have an amazing menu of burgers, as well as having limited edition burgers each month and the tastiest milkshakes that i've ever tried! We visited to Surry Hills location, but they have a few different ones around Australia as well as one in Melbourne. 

So those are a few places that i'd highly recommend visiting if you're ever in Sydney, as there is so many different things to do and things to see! 

Have you travelled to Australia before?

A brand I have worked with a fair bit this year is Zaful, which is an online fashion shop but they also sell a small selection of beauty products, so when I spotted that they had a few sets of oval makeup brushes I was intrigued to see what they were all about, and whether i'd like them!

For a few weeks now i've been trying this Rose Gold Oval Makeup Brush Set* (£12.04), of which I instantly knew i'd like just because of the rose gold accents to it, as i'm a sucker for anything rose gold just like the basic blogger that I am. This set comes with six different brushes, all of which are different sizes and shapes, and are all designed to be used for different aspects of applying makeup, which is great as they offer a wide range of versatility. 

I've been mainly using the larger round shaped brush for buffing in my foundation, and I absolutely love it as it buffs in within seconds, leaving my foundation looking seamless and blended. It's also great for blending down into your neck, which I often find to be a nightmare as I often end up getting foundation on whatever top i'm wearing. For cream contouring i've been using the more medium sized oval brush, which works amazingly especially as i'm an absolute contour noob but I try my best.  Finally, the smaller brushes i've been finding difficult to figure out what to use them for but I find the thin tear drop shape brush to be really good to use for highlight.

Overall i'm really impressed with these brushes so far, as they are so soft and work amazingly to make my makeup look flawless when i'm in a rush in the mornings. Although it is still early days i'd still definitely recommend trying out a cheaper set if you too are wanting to see what these brushes are all about, as they aren't going to break the bank and there a few affordable options out there.

Have you jumped on the oval brush trend?

This month i'd say that I haven't been trying tonnes of new products, as i've had a bit of spending ban on beauty products but I have been sent a couple of new products that i've been absolutely loving, so much so i've already mentioned a few of these in the past few weeks.

It will come as no surprise to anyone that i'm once again featuring the Lancome Tient Idole Ultra Wear Foundation* (£31.50), which has been my go to foundation of the last month! I did a full review of this here, along with an amazing primer of theirs which I love to use hand in hand with this foundation. The coverage of this is amazing, yet it's so lightweight on the skin that you wouldn't have a clue you've got any foundation on! Like i've said every time i've mentioned this foundation, i'd highly recommend trying it out if you're on the hunt for a new foundation.

To go with that foundation i've been loving using this Oval Rose Gold Makeup Brush Set* (£12.04), and I know i'm a little late to the party on these brushes but they are truly amazing! Originally I thought the concept of them was a little odd, but like all things you can't truly judge things until you've tried them for yourself. Like all makeup brushes they are so soft on the skin, but the oval shape really allows you to buff your foundation in seamlessly but in seconds, which is great for someone like me who does their makeup in less than five minutes. I will be fully reviewing these soon, so stayed tuned for that!

A fragrance favourite of mine this past month has got to be the Giorgio Armani Si Perfume (£62.05), which is a fragrance i've wanted for such a long time so to finally have it is like a dream come true! It's a lot more sophisticated in comparison to my other fragrances, and i've been getting so many compliments whenever I wear this, that it makes me feel really confident. 

Finally the last favourite is from the brand Patisserie De Bain, which I posted up a first impressions here last week on some products of theirs that i've recently been sent. From all of the products my favourite has got to be the Sweet as Cherry Pie Shower Creme* (£3.99), which smells absolutely incredible and leaves my skin feeling so soft! Being a massive lover of anything cherry scented or flavoured this product was garunteed to be a favourite of mine, and i'd highly recommend trying out some of their products if you too enjoy sweet scented shower products.

What products have you been loving this month?