I'm starting a new series on my blog today, and it's a different take on the monthly favourites. 

I normally don't post monthly favourites, as I tend to pick too many products etc, which then makes the post extremely long and borning to read. So, I decided to restrict myself to only 5 things, which then make up my Monthly Highlights from the past month. 

So here are January 2016's Highlights!

The first highlight for me are these boots from Public Desire, called Amie Over-the-knee boots. I have worn them non-stop throughout January, and I can't see myself stopping in February! I purchased them in the sale (for £19.99), so they aren't avaliable anymore, but they do have a similar pair, which are also in the sale.

They are super comfortable, great quality for the price and are the perfect fit for my leg size/height. I am 5ft 4", so I find that knee high boots can be too long for my legs sometimes, but these fit like a dream. I will be purchasing from Public Desire again in the future, as I am obsessed with these boots!

I feel like everyone has been reviewing/raving about the Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani colab, and they have every right too. This eyeshadow palette has been the only thing I have worn on my eyes, throughout January (and Decemeber), and I can't wait to try out more from the collection. My favourite shades are Blonde, Steady, Punk, Anaheim and Blackout. Those shades are my go-to everyday eyeshadow combo, but I do love all the shades in the palette. Personally, I think it is the perfect everyday palette, with some fun colours to turn your eyeshadow into an evening look. 

I did plan to review this palette, but I feel like there are tons of reviews for it now. So, if you would like a tutorial/fotd style post for the palette, then let me know!

One of my christmas presents from my parents was this fragrance by YSL, and it has been all I have worn throughout January. I am completely in love with the scent, and I would recommend that you go & smell a tester in any store that sells it. It is slightly floral but more of a sexy scent, than a girly-floral scent. I prefer EDP to EDT, because on me, they last longer, which is why I asked for the EDP version. Everytime I am wearing this scent, my friends always want to know what I am wearing, which is always a sign of an amazing perfume to me. 

I will probably repurchase this myself, once this bottle runs out.

Now time for a non-beauty/fashion highlight from January. I have been watching Jacksepticeye's Youtube channel on-and-off for a while now, but in January, I don't think I missed a video, which is why he is in my monthly highlights. I just love his energy, his humour and how genuine he is. I am not a gamer myself, but I do love watching people play videogames, and Jack keeps me entertained, so I keep coming back for more. (Btw, my current favourite series on his channel is Papers, Please.) Just check him out, if you are into gaming/youtube (or love an Irish accent!).

My final highlight from January is the song, Paris Apartment, by Courtney Askey. 

Now, this might seem a little biased, as she is a friend of mine, but I do genuinely love this song. I am not great at reviewing music, so I am not even going to try, but it has been one of my most listened to tracks during January, so if you get a chance to give a listen, do it. I promise that you won't regret it.

So, those have been my highlights for January.

What have been yours?