10 Things To Do in March

March is always a massively hectic month for me - it's packed with family birthdays, deadlines, Mother's day, Easter, lots of good stuff - but because it's so busy, I often get to the end of the month and wonder where it went. I like to set myself little to do goals to achieve to make sure I'm making the most of the free time I do have! Here's my to do list for March!

1. Have a duvet day. When your schedule is jam packed, it's easy to forget to take a little R&R time for yourself. I'm looking forward to a day on the sofa snuggled up under the duvet, eating pizza and watching Disney movies. 

2. Take an online class. After taking part in the #BlogLikeAMag webinar last month, I'm feeling super pumped about broadening your knowledge online. I'm looking into a Pinterest class for this month!

3. Buy yourself an Easter Egg and eat it way before Easter. Why does Easter Egg chocolate taste better than regular chocolate? You deserve a Tuesday afternoon chocolate treat. 

4. Have a stock photo day. Whether that means going out and taking a billion different photos out and about, or spending a day arranging products on a table to create 101 flat lays, create a ton of imagery to have in your arsenal in case you need it.

5. Save some money. For a rainy day, a trip, or an emergency, put some money away to spend on something important. I'm saving for my trip to Paris at the end of April! 

6. Get outside. With a little luck, the sun may make an appearance, however brief, this month. Make the most of non freezing temperatures by exploring outside. There's a country park near us I've never been to on my list!

7. Curate your reading list. Consider what you consume more carefully, consume less 'shallow' media, and read more creative content that's catered to your interest. Quality over quantity. 

8. Get up earlier. Even if it's only 10 minutes. Find a way to make those ten minutes count. For me it's going to be 30 minutes earlier, and using that time to run through a simple Yoga routine to wake my body up properly.

9. Treat yourself to something you've needed or wanted for a while. A new purse, a new print for above your desk, a ridiculously overpriced nail polish. I'm going to be picking up a new pair of black Topshop Jamie Jeans, because mine are a little worn now.

10. Challenge yourself. To post daily on your blog, to run three times a week, to start a project you're passionate about. 

What's on your March to do list?

Add To Your US Beauty List

Maybe it's one of those grass is always greener things, but it certainly seems like the US get the best of the best when it comes to beauty products. Whilst us UK girls would do anything for a Sephora, the US is teaming with Sephoras, Ultas, CVS and Target, so it's no wonder my dad normally heads off on his US business trips armed with a wishlist longer than him.

Something I often get asked as something of a beauty maven, is what you should be picking up from the States. Really the question should be, what shouldn't you.

Bite Beauty: I mean, it would be rude to start anywhere but here. Bite Beauty produce the most incredible lipsticks, in every shade and finish, made from food grade ingredients. I love the High Pigment Pencils and the Luminous Creme Lipsticks, but I've never tried anything from them I haven't loved.

Tarte: Okay so technically you can order some of this on QVC, but who really shops on QVC anyway? I am all about Tarte's blushes, they're the best I've tried, and the mascaras are pretty damn good too. 

Physicians Formula: Another one for blushes and mascaras, Physicians formula has some real knockout products at stupidly good prices.

Formula X By Sephora: Just all of it. My favourite nail polish line, without hesitation.

Kat Von D: After I fell for the Tattoo Liner, it only felt right to try a little more. The eyeshadow palettes are incredible, as are the liquid lipsticks.

Lorac: The undisputed ruler of the eyeshadow world. You want the original Lorac Pro, but if you really don't need any more eyeshadows, try the Pocket Pro, which has the three best shades of the palette. 

Sephora Collection: Surprisingly good. I love the Micellar Water, face and eye masks, Oil Infusion lipglosses, liquid lipsticks and eyeliners.

Josie Maran: Because all products should be infused with argan oil. I love the cheek products, and the liquid eyeshadows are the bomb. 

Bath and Bodyworks: All the candles and hand sanitizers. Every. Last. One.

Wet and Wild: I'm not so sure how they can make products so cheap but so good. Check out the eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Milani: BLUSH HEAVEN.

What's on your US beauty wishlist?