April 2019 - Monthly Favourites!

Hi everyone!

I know I'm a little late with this post but I thought I'd do a round up of some of my favourite things I either acquired or started using often during the month of April 😀

Also, brilliant little thing to point out... everything in this list is cruelty-free!!! 😍

Favourite Album

Outer Peace by Toro Y Moi

Toro Y Moi is a recent discovery for me but, after being gifted a copy of his latest album for my birthday at the start of the month, I've fallen in love with Chaz's music and I'm keen to delve into his previous records. Outer Peace is straight-up futuristic electropop that's just funky as hell! You can definitely hear inspiration from bands like LCD Soundsystem and Daft Punk. Outer Peace is a very fun record with few slower R&B influenced tracks thrown in the mix, but it never takes itself too seriously and that's what makes it so enjoyable.

It also needs to be pointed out that Chaz Bear is a fashion icon! The king of looking cozy whilst still looking stylish AF! 👌👌👌

Fashion Favourites

WIK Belt Bag in Grey by Matt & Nat

Yaaaasss!!! The 90's are back, henny! I'd been on the hunt for the perfect cruelty free bum bag/fanny pack (whatever you wanna call it) when the trend started to rub off on me and I knew when I saw Matt & Nat's nylon WIK belt bag that I had found the one. Admittedly, this purchase has been met with polarising opinions from my family and friends hahaha, but I love it so who cares?! 🙌

I was initially intending to purchase a faux leather bag but Matt & Nat's new Oam collection is made from a really interesting textured nylon that's incredibly lightweight, making it a great choice for the upcoming summer months. In this selfie, I've teamed it with my beloved Ernie & Bert sweatshirt from Uniqlo's KAWS X SESAME STREET collection.

This is also my first nylon fabric Matt & Nat bag and I'm very impressed with the quality of it so far, feels like it will be just as hard-wearing as their faux leather items and, just like those, this bag also features a lining made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. I would presume that the outer nylon material is also recycled, however, I can't seem to find anything to confirm this. If you have any info, please let me know!

L'Homme Ideal Sport by Guerlain Fragragrance Review

L'Homme Ideal Sport by Guerlain (2017)

Notes: 

Top: Almond, Spices, Aquatic notes

Heart: Neroli
Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Tonka Bean

Strength: Eau De Toilette
Gender Label: Masculine
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser & Daphne Jelk

I think it's pretty safe to say that I'm a Guerlain fanboy. I have five of their fragrances in my collection (so far), I always get excited whenever I hear about a new Guerlain release and I'm a huge admirer of the heritage and history of the house, as well as their commitment to producing high quality fragrances. 

The L'Homme Ideal collection are among my favourite offerings from the house and I own all four fragrances within it. Each fragrance offers a different take on that signature almond/tonka bean note and, in this review, I'm going to talk about the latest addition to the collection - L'Homme Ideal Sport.

Vegetarian/Vegan shoes that I've got my eye on right now...

Hi everyone!

I mentioned in a blog I posted nearly a year ago now that I'm a lover of style and that I'm also a vegetarian who tries to avoid purchasing products made from materials such as leather, suede and fur. Since becoming a vegetarian roughly five years ago, I am always on the look out for stylish and beautifully crafted shoes that do not use animal derived materials.

As a lover of fashion, style and particularly shoes, choosing to avoid these materials can present a problem when you're on the market for something new. The choice becomes quite narrow and it's very sad that, especially in the case of men's shoes, there are only a small number of companies/designers that offer quality footwear that is not manufactured using animal derived materials.

However, there are a few companies out there that are producing incredible shoes made from quality materials that are also animal-friendly alternatives to leather and suede.

So here's a few vegan/vegetarian shoes that I'm lusting after right now...

December 2014 Favourites!!!

Hi everyone! (long time, no speak)

I hope 2015 is treating you well. I know it's customary to post your "favourites of the month" blog at the start of the next month, but here's mine anyway!

This is my first "monthly favourites" post, and my lists will consist of literally anything I have enjoyed in the previous month.

Here is a list of some of my favourite things from December 2014!

8 88 by Comme Des Garçons - Fragrance Review

The scent of gold?... 

Notes: Safraleine, Pepperwood, Curcuma,
Coriander, Geranium, Amber, Incense, Patchouli

Strength: Eau De Parfum
Gender label: Unisex

Perfumer: Antoine Lie

Comme Des Garçons 8 88 is undoubtedly one of the most unusual perfumes I've ever gotten my nose on. I use the word "unusual" in the most positive way possible. I knew that, when I first encountered this, I had to own it and make it my signature scent. 

Like anybody who is thinking about buying a new fragrance should, I tested this out multiple times before finally making my purchase. These tests only made me want it more. I've had my 100ml bottle for almost a year now and I still love it just as much as I did upon first sniff. 

I think you can probably guess where this review is going, but here's my take on this fragrance. 

New blog!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to my new blog!

This blog is going to be my lifestyle blog. I'm going to write about all kinds of different things on here!

My posts will be about everything from stories from my own personal life, my hobbies and interests. There's going to be things such as product recommendations, reviews and much more!

I'm really looking forward to using this blog, so please follow me!

If you'd like to know more about who I am and what I do, please check out the information and links to my other social media!
They can be found on the right-hand side of my homepage

Thank you for reading,
Josh :-)