September Favorites ♡

Hi again anyone and everyone! So I am back with a new monthly favorite. As you can see, I haven't been that active lately on this blog since mid September. I do apologize for that but life has just been pretty hectic so yeah.. Anyways let's just get to the point. Here are my favorites that I've pretty much been lovin' from August to September - Enjoy. 

Beauty Favorites:

1. The first thing that I've been lovin' since I stumbled upon it a couple of years ago is this Benefit Cosmetic's They're Real mascara. I simply love love LOVE this mascara. Its packaging is super slick but it's the mascara brush that makes this baby a favorite of mine. They're Real Mascara is known to lengthen, curl, volumize, lifts and separates the lashes, so if you have short tiny lashes like myself, then I suggest you should give this goodie a go. I know it's a bit pricy but quality over quantity when it comes to mascaras. 

2. My second favorite is the makeup remover called Micellar Cleansing Water by Garnier. I have tried so many different makeup removers but many of them just felt very oily and even some would sting my eyes, so I was on the hunt for a one that didn't. And I can honestly say, this goodie right here will from now on until forever be my favorite makeup remover. It's a cleansing water that helps remove dirt and makeup. It helps to reduce the feeling of a dry skin and gives the skin moisture and leaves you feeling fresh. 

3. The next thing on my favorite list is the Konjac Sponge. It's a sponge that is gentle to the skin but and helps clean the skin efficiently. 

4. The last thing I have been loving beauty-wise is the beauty scrub from Palmolive called Feel Glamorous. It is part of their Aroma Sensation collection. I can't really describe the smell besides saying it smells sweet. They say it contains berries, dragon fruit and vanilla. It contains little pearls or bubbles that helps to exfoliate the skin hence why it's called beauty scrub. It lives your skin feeling super fresh and the smells stays on your skin. 

Books Favorites:

5. The book that I fell in love with is called #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso, the ceo and founder of the famous Nastygal clothing brand. It's pretty much like a self-help book that tells how Sophia ended up becoming a millionaire and a long the way, she tells funny episodes from her life and some tips to help you. I can honestly say that she pretty much became my hero after reading this book. I have taken the tips she made into account and have seriously learned a lot by reading her book. I can only suggest you to read this amazing book, and I am sure you'll understand why I love it so much. 

I'll give you one of her tips. Many people today always buy and spend money they do not have but you have to be smart with your money. Would you rather spend 200 dollars on some shoes that's going to get ruined anyways or would you rather put them on your account? As Sophia says "Money on the bank looks better than money on your feet". I have started using this quote every single time I'm about to buy something that I in reality do not need.  

Anyways that was all this time around. I do hope you enjoyed my little blog post and until next time - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

July Favorites ♡

July has been a very hectic month for me, so here are the things that I have been grabbing towards the entire month. I've added a technical gadget to my favorites so from now on, I'll add anything and everything that I have been loving.

Beauty Favorites: 

1. The first things is of course the Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 30, which was also in my first giveaway. It's been out for a very long time now but none the less a favorite of mine. The product is super moisturizing and contains UVA/UVB which protects your lips from the sun. 

2.The second thing I have been loving the month of July is the hand gel called Farmstand Apple from Bath and BodyWorks. I'm a huge fan of them even though we don't have the store here in Dk, but this little product has been my life saver. It is super handy when you're on the go, so I would bring it with me everywhere I went. I'm not a fan of using local toilets but when you're out and about (especially travelling in another country), I would use this sucker on the toilet seats. There are so many germs on toilets seats, and this baby contains 68% alcohol and Tihitian Palm Milk, so it leaves your hands and in my case toilet seats germ-free, plus it doesn't hurt that is smells amazing! It smells like sweet apples so of course it's a no wonder that they called it Farmstand Apple.

3. The last thing beauty-wise that I loved is the Body Shop's Vitamin C daily moisturizer with SPF. I can not stress enough how important it is to protect yourself from the sun, and since I'm always on the go, I'm thankful that there is a normal moisturizer with SPF, so I don't have to worry about protecting my face when I'm out. If you haven't tried this moisturizer, then I suggest you go to your local Body Shop and give this a go. I am sure your future self will thank you for it. 

Fashion Favorites:  
4. Again since I am all about protecting oneself from the sun, of course a fashion favorite would be my Gucci sunnies. These babies have been my faithful companion all through the Summer, so of course I had to include it in my favorites. I got these a couple of years ago at our local store, so I'm not sure if this model is still available?

5. I'm a sucker for anything that is white, especially when it comes to stuff you wear. I don't know? White just makes everything look fresh and clean, so when I saw these cute wedges when I was in Berlin (I bought them like the last day of July but still) I knew I had to get them! I got them at Primark which is located at Alexanderplatss in Berlin. If you didn't know, Primark is a huge store that sells awesome and trendy clothes and accessories for cheap prices. I got these cuties for only 12 Euro which is around 90 kr - a pretty sweet deal. Not only are they super cute but they are actually also very comfy to walk in. Because of that I ended up buying the same pair just in another colour LOL. 

Technical Favorites:

6. I only have one tech gadget that I am soooo thankful for that I got, which is this portable charger. I've been wanting one for months, especially since the day my phone died on the train and long story short, I had an electronic train card = a fine. So since then I have been on the hunt for a cute charger and with my luck, I found this one the day before I had to go to Berlin. It's from Hooc (never heard of the brand before) but I figured I might give this one a go. It comes in all different type of colours from black to pink, yellow, purple and blue but since they ran out of pink, I thought I might as well get the yellow one (then I know my sister or mom won't snatch it from me HAHA. The charger is already charged when you buy it and all you have to do is push the little button and it will start charging. It has 4 little lights that will blink and show you how much there is left and it comes with a wire of course and this little pouch. The great thing about this one is that you can use it to charge any type of cell phones, cameras and even laptop.  

If you would like to see what I bought while I was in Berlin, then comment down below and I'll do a lookbook post about it. Anyways these were all my July favorites, I hope you enjoyed my little post and until next time - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra. 

GIVEAWAY: Summer Lovin'

                                      

I've always been a huge fan of The Body Shop and since they are having a Summer Sale, I figured why not share the love I have for the brand by hosting a little give away with some extra goodies, so you can be ready for your next holiday in the sun.

The lucky winner will get the following:
- The Body Shop Mango Shower Gel 60 ml
- The Body Shop Mango Body Whip 60 ml
- The Body Shop Mango Hand Cleanse Gel 60 ml
-  Maybelline Baby Lips Intense Care SPF 20
-  Benefit Coralista Lip Gloss

So here's what you gotta do to win these goodies and yes this is world wide.

Step 1. Follow me on here (www.withshandra.blogspot.com)

Step 2. Follow me on Instagram (withshandra)

Step 3. Tag me (@withshandra) and a photo of you in your favorite Summer outfit on 

                Instagram with the hashtag #SummerLovinWithShandra

Step 4. Comment "Enter me" on the blog along with your email (just for me to contact you 

                if you do win)

I will announce the winner on July 19 on my Instagram, so keep and eye out since you might be the lucky winner.

- Good luck and as always ingat! 

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

Monthly Favorites ♡

Hello again, peeps! So I know I have been MIA for the past couple of months and I do apologize for that. I was just pretty busy with my school, exams, moved to a new apartment and went on a little holiday. But anywho now I am back and I promise to be more active now (I know I said it before but this time I mean it XP), so I figured why not make a fresh start by telling you guys what products I have been loving these past couple of months, but let me warn you, it's only a few things. So let's start!

For the month of March, I was dealing with lots of stress thanks to my school and do you know what happens when people are stressed out? Pimples, you get pimples! And I am sadly one of many people who gets pimples when I'm under a lot of stress but I've found my saver, and he is called Origins super spot remover. If you are dealing with pimples, then I suggest you give this little guy a go. All you have to do is apply a little amount on your target area and with in few mins you can feel it sting a bit. The Origins super spot remover helps fighting the pimple and minimizes the dark spots that many people get after having a pimple. To help the skin look "spot-free", the Origins contain caffeine and red alga which helps with the redness and the irritation that the skin might get, and it reduces the bacteria and dirt you might have. A little goes a long way and apply it around two times a day (depending how bad it is) and it stings. But as they say beauty is pain, right?

The next thing I have been loving these past few months is the Vitamin C daily moisturiser SPF 30 from The Body Shop. It applies moisture to your skin but also gives you that natural glow. It contains UVA/UVB which protects your skin and Camu camu berries from the Amazonas, which is known for containing a high amount of Vitamin C, AND it contains Community Fair Trade sesame oil which helps give your skin that natural glow. 

In summer time, everybody knows that should apply sun screen with SPF on their body and face, but one area on our body that we tend to forget to protect is the lips. That's why I have been loving the Maybelline Baby lips intense care with SPF 20. It's super moisturizing and contains SPF that will protect your lips from the sun. It also has a nice flavor and smells like cherries and almond. So if you haven't gotten a lip balm yet for this Summer, then go to your local drugstore and get the Baby lips, I promise your lips with thank you for it.

Anyways that was all this time around. Stay tuned for my next post but until then - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.