welcome to my april favorites! it was hard coming up with a good amount of things to talk about since i had many favorites this month, but i think the list i made is pretty good.
first off, one of the first things i purchased this april was the W directors edition for march 2025. specifically the cover with ayo edebiri featured. this edition is so beautiful.. the photography and stories by luca guadagnino, sean baker, and denis villeneuve were stunning to view. i definitely recommend the W directors editions, theyre a lot cheaper than a usual vogue or harpers bazaar in the barnes & nobles at around $8. (i even got a discount since the magazine had been exposed to humidity and was quite warped but i dont mind it)
something i dont do very often is buy or build legos--ive gotten a few as gifts such as the orchid which is also apart of the same collection as the one i just got. the lego botanical collection is my favorite collection since not only are they fun to build, they have very interesting functions, and double as home decor hehe. my mother picked this up for me from the market on a friday night, she figured it was something cheap and fun for me to do since i always watch a movie on friday. at $25 dollars the plum blossom lego set was very fun to make! i love piecing everything together and admire all of the functions that go into these sets. if youre ever looking for a small craft or activity to do while watching a movie or hanging out with a loved one--i definitely recommend the botanical collection of legos (specifically the four new ones that came out, since theyre quite cheap lego-wise and small enough to finish in one sitting!)
with summer just around the corner, someone that burns easily (and is also as white as a sheet of paper) absolutely needs a good spf! although, i have a lot of trouble finding one thats right for me, since i have sensory issues and hate the sticky, thick, sunscreen avaliable in stores. if you also struggle with these problems, beauty of joseon's spf is perfect for you. its super light and absorbs into my skin immediately after applying. i wear it every time i go out and it never clogs my pores either. its spf50+ with pa++++ (which is something we dont have here in the states! so i make sure to buy this spf from places like yesstyle instead of american carriers to make sure i get the pa++++, trust me its worth it) so far ive had zero issues with this sunscreen, it feels so light on my face like i didnt even apply any and its great for everyday use.
now i would consider myself "not a fan of musicals" with the exception of a couple, and i know i am extremely late to watching this film--but wow. i was not expecting to love this movie as much as i did when i finished it. ryan gosling and emma stone are two of my favorite actors and their performances were amazing in this movie! the songs were beautiful and i didnt find myself skipping any (besides the opening,,, i think it was a bit too much for me hehe) and the ending absolutely killed me. if youre not much of a fan of musicals like me please give this one a chance! it definitely deserved the praise and recognition that was given to it.
for my reading this month i picked up the little book of yves saint laurent. ive been wanting to read the little books of fashion collection for quite a while and finally decided to pick one up when they were on sale! yves saint laurent is one of my favorite designers and i take a lot of inspiration from him. this book is so wonderfully written and informs the reader not only on his work but also his life from before and after becoming a fashion icon. if youre a fashion designer like me i highly recommend this collection! i hope to obtain more editions in the future.
ive been a huge fan of lorde since she released pure heroine in 2013 and im so happy she released music again! this single, "what was that" is so good and i find myself listening to it constantly, it isnt overwhelming and perfect for evening walks home or car rides. lorde has such a wonderful voice and is an astounding poet! i hope she releases another album!
i dont wear much makeup but i do like to add a little eyeshadow and mascara to my face occasionally to add some depth. therefore, this palette by flower knows is perfect! the colors are neutral and not too much but give a small touch to my appearance. funny story about flower knows--theyre owned by a gay couple who used to cosplay as many, many, yaoi/shipped male characters back in the early 2010s, which is actually how i knew them lol. i had no idea until i saw who the founders were and it clicked. i happily support flower knows! their products are simply stunning and for everyone.
is it normal to eat almost an entire jar of preserves in just one month? for me it is! bonne maman is my go-to brand when i want some preserves for toast and other food. i like to eat a piece of toast with butter and preserves for breakfast, and since spring has arrived i decided to try the apricot preserves by bonne maman, it is absolutely heavenly,, especially paired with salted butter! the preserves have only a few key ingredients which is very important to me--and theyre pretty sweet so you just need a little bit! my favorite part is cleaning the jars when i have finished them and using them as glasses and containers.thats it for my april monthly favorites! i hope i was able to recommend you something or be helpful in some way! thats my purpose for doing these hehe (i also love tracking things and making lists..) sorry this was a bit late! ive been very busy with school lately since its my last year :)
love, felix