Day Fifteen - SKIPPED.

Hello my lovelies!

Now, the reason why I've decided to skip this day's post is because I don't know a fanfic.  Don't follow any, either.  SO!  This will become one of my many random posts instead.  Enjoy :)

My summer so far has been filled with simplicity - or at least, I'd like to think so.  I've taken in small moments and have turned them into precious memories.  My day so far has been spoiled by the rain, however I'm not going to complain.  There's something so comforting about it.  It's the perfect excuse to go for a walk, or just cuddle in with a nice cup of tea.  Except this time, I didn't have tea.  No, this time I've found another comfort drink.  Strawberry Milk - homemade.

The recipe that I found was simple, and the results were delish:

1-2 cups of (I prefer skimmed) milk

A handful of strawberries.

1-3 tbsp of honey.

"Put milk, strawberries, and 1 Tbsp of honey into a blender. Blend until thoroughly smooth. Taste and add more honey if you wish your strawberry milk to be a little sweeter."

Enjoy!

Day Twelve.

Whatever tickles your fancy:

I'm not sure on what to post, so don't be surprised if this turns out random. 

Now, seeing how it's summer - the idea of piling up my face with makeup is just unattractive.  Which is why I've only ever stuck to such few products which means that I haven't purchased much as well, sigh.  The only main products I do find myself using are:

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  concealer
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  creme-based blush
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  eyeliner
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  mascara

That would pretty much be it.  Usually, I'd say bronzer however ever since I got my MAC creme blush in LadyBlush - there was just no desire for it anymore.  I do, of course use it from time-to-time just not as much as before. 

I have also taken up on a hobby: baking.  Now, if you know me personally already, you will know that I love to bake, however I haven't had the time to exactly cook anything this summer.  But I've been too tempted to make many fruit pies!  'Tis the season for them, you know.  

Mon petit bateau

• leopard print.
• ocean.
• cinéma au clair de lune.

^^ This defines my summer.  Endless nights spent on the beach, waves empowering the ocean, and a nice coal box displayed right on top of the white sand, a time to let loose.  Leopard prints, red lips, and kinks all over; my retail therapy session for the summer.  As for the open air cinema; summer is usually the season for it all.  A time for festivals, lounges and parties.

Oh if only I was able to spend it all in Italia.  A wonderful road trip exploring all of Italy.  Don't get me wrong, my love for Paris is never-ending however I feel as though I need to do something different.  Something that will bookmark the season forever in my heart - to always look back to. 

I've been inspired and moved by  Peter Fischli and David Weiss's work of art, however my heart will always remain with the works and wonders of Mark Ryden.

The song that sings my summer:  The night is still young - Sandra feat. Thomas Anders.

One commented saying her voice was "crystal clear" and his was "real velvet".   The perfect description.

Basboussa

Spending the last few weeks have been fun, here in Paris however I've been missing my little companion; Basboussa. 

Who is Basboussa?  My ginger haired kitten (she'll be 2 in August, not much of a kitten but she'll always be one to me).

She's also not your typical cat - stubborn little thing, always acting tough.  She'll eat just about everything too, however she also is lactose intolerant which is a bummer as she loves milk.  She also likes to sit up, imitating human beings or lie flat on her back.  She means just about the world to me although we spoil her a bit too much.  We buy her way too many toys, but she'll always neglect them - she prefers to play with used tissues.  She likes to sleep right on top of the fridge, or shelf cupboards and is also very sensitive to fragrance; she usually squints her eyes and runs away whenever I spray myself with whatever.

We named her after an Arabic Dessert; A semolina cake soaked in syrup - usually lemon or orange flavoured.  She usually follows by the names of Basboussa or BousBous.   (Recipe can be found HERE; and no I am not Egyptian)

Will be posting some pictures very soon!

Also, I found a cute Melinda Josie print which I think suits this post perfectly.