Where I can, I love to support Team Internet and while there's some mixed opinions about Team Internet and their accessibility to book deals, I for one think it's a good thing. Yes some of the books may be of questionable merit, however if they're getting people reading and excited about books it's a win for everyone. Today though I want to bring things back to four of the best books by vloggers, in my opinion. These would all make fantastic gifts, especially if the person you're buying for is already a fan of said author. There's something for the lifestyle lover, beauty aficionado, foodie and humorist and honestly, I rate all these books quite highly. More on that below...

Bloom: Navigating Life and Style* by Estee Lalonde-Estee has long been one of my favourite YouTubers and bloggers. Her enthusiasm is just infectious and I love the aesthetic that she curates for herself, her home and in general really. I have a girl crush on Estee Lalonde, okay? Now that's out of the way, Bloom is a meticulously designed, carefully curated treasure trove of content themed around the categories of; life, people, work, beauty, fashion, home, travel and food. Bloom shines a light on Estee's story and passions. As well as being beautifully presented, it offers a very relatable insight. I found myself laughing and crying at times reading this. It's definitely one for the Estee fangirls among us but even newbies should have a peruse of this.

Face by Sam and Nic Chapman-Like Estee, I have long been a fan and lover of Sam and Nic, aka Pixiwoo's work. I'm sure many of us own one, if not several of their amazing Real Techniques brushes as well. Their new book which has been a number of years in the making does not disappoint. It's an absolute encyclopedia of beauty knowledge and is presented in a way that doesn't feel condescending. It's just like reading a transcript of one of Sam and Nic's many tutorials but better. There's also an app to accompany the book which gives readers the chance to watch videos and see what is being written on put into use. It's beautifully presented as you would expect and beauty-lovers alike would love this. I'm enjoying slowly making my way through it so I can savour its contents for as long as possible.

Eat Smart* by Niomi Smart-As I said last month, this was perhaps a bit of an unusual book request for me and while I still haven't had time to really play around with any of the recipes yet, I have a ton bookmarked. The smoothies all sound absolutely delicious and given the number of times I frequented Boost in Melbourne, I'd love to recreate some at home. As well as recipes, Niomi also shares insight into her own lifestyle journey and what led her towards a more plant-based lifestyle. Again, it's beautifully presented and while there is the odd obscure ingredient, most of the recipes can be made with items in your pantry and seasonal fruits. I'm all for books that make the most of ingredients people actually don't have to go on a wild goose chase for. I'm really looking forward to making some of the non-alcoholic cocktails and iceblocks in the coming weeks, along with virtually 20 or so other things I have bookmarked. 

You Deserve A Drink by Mamrie Hart-Not pictured but equally as worth mentioning is Mamrie's book with the tagline 'boozy misadventures and tales of debauchery'. Each essay is accompanied by the recipe for an alcoholic beverage, would you expect any less from the lady whose YouTube channel is called You Deserve A Drink? It's hilarious, laugh out loud funny and brilliantly written. If you know someone who loves a good humour laden essay, this is the book for them. 

-What books by vloggers and bloggers do you enjoy?

*Review copy

By now you should know I'm rather fond of the Real Techniques brushes. They make up a good 90% of my brush collection. Well when I saw their Bold Metals collection on Instagram, it was safe to say I was the heart-eyed emoji cat personified. They're so luxe looking and feeling and I love the metallic handles. They're a bit hard to come by at the moment, but if you're in the US or UK you can get these fairly easily. 

My lovely blogging babe Jess sent these over for me from the States and I've been obsessed with them ever since..

100 Angled Powder Brush-Firstly, this brush was a lot bigger than I was expecting. It's also crazy soft which is a major winner for me. Scratchy brushes suck amirite. It's perfectly sized for applying setting powder to keep your base makeup in place. As the bristles are so densely packed, it means you don't end up with too much product on the brush. I know some people like to use this with a light dusting of bronzing powder but I am yet to try it for that. I do really like this brush and prefer it to the larger powder brush.

300 Tapered Blush Brush-For blush, I typically use the Multi-Task brush and I've been after something a bit smaller for a while. This fit the bill perfectly. The rose gold handle was a bonus selling factor. Its tapered edge means it perfectly fits into the contours of the cheeks so applying blush becomes so much easier. I really want to get the contour brush from the rose gold colour way now as well.

Now I know some people have been moaning about the higher price tag that comes with the Bold Metals brushes. That price hike is reflected in the quality and more targeted performance of these brushes though. To be honest, even with the price rise these are still much cheaper than buying higher end brushes in New Zealand or even Australia. Keep an eye out for these when they're more readily available in May.