The April purchases we can't stop raving about

April has come and gone – and so has our pocket money! With all the public holidays, long weekends, and much-needed time off, it was the perfect excuse to indulge in a little retail therapy.

From spontaneous online orders to carefully planned purchases we'd been eyeing for weeks, April turned out to be a big month for shopping. And honestly? No regrets.

We discovered some absolute gems – pieces that have quickly become everyday staples or total obsessions.

Here's a roundup of everything we bought and (genuinely) loved this month. You might just find your next must-have.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Liatinbo Tongue Scraper 2 Pack

Get it for $6.88

"I got a tongue scraper from Amazon for like $7 for a two-pack. OMG – it's amazing. I always thought: "What's the point? I can just use my toothbrush," but it's incredible how good my tongue feels after I use it. It's like a whole new mouth." – Jemima

CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm

$14.99 on Amazon$17.99 on Adore Beauty

"A makeup artist recommended it to me after I complained to her about how my lips are forever dry and cracked. It has become my thick and restorative saviour. I apply it liberally to my lips and let it perform its magic. It's also amazing for dry and irritated skin. As an eczema sufferer, it's great for the dry patches that pop up on my hands and around my eyes." – Carina

LOUVE COLLECTION Clear Phone Case + Pearl Crossbody Chain

Get it from $88

"This is a must-have travel accessory! I'm going on holidays soon, and I wanted to have an easy, hands-free option for my brick of an iPhone. I'm also quite clumsy (there's a reason why I splurge on glass screen protectors for both my phone and phone cameras), travel accessory is perfect.

Not only is it cute and complements my wardrobe, but it also adds extra security to prevent me from dropping and breaking it while I'm out and about. And it hopefully deters against pickpockets too!" – Sindy

Lioness Soleil Mini Dress in Matcha

Was $79, now $47.40

"I had the Lioness Soleil Mini Dress in my cart for weeks, and it wasn't until it went on sale that I finally pulled the trigger. Best decision I've made! The price was unbeatable, and even though it's one of the more affordable dresses I own, it's quickly become my favourite. I even made my friends go out to dinner, so I had an excuse to show it off.

I honestly feel like Carrie from Sex and the City when I wear it – and really, what more convincing do you need?" – Mia.

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

Get paperback for $18Get kindle for $16.99

"I read The Devils by Joe Abercrombie and it was one of the most delightfully witty novels I've ever come across. It's funny in a really clever way, and I honestly felt smarter just for having read it. I literally put my new TV obsession on pause just so I could eat this up." – Maddison.

LEGO Botanicals Tiny Plants Set

Was $99.99, now $78

"I bought the (adult) Lego Tiny Plants set and put it together over the weekend, and they look absolutely adorable on the TV unit! I would totally use them to replace real plants – my house is where plants come to die, no matter how hard I try!

These flowers are the perfect replacement because they last forever! I've had lots of compliments on how cute they look!" – Chantelle

REVAMP Progloss 5500

$69.99 from Chemist Warehouse$107.10 from Woolworths

"I bought my daughter this gigantic, high-tech hairdryer because she kept leaving mine in her room. And now she has a much fancier one than me! It includes three attachments [for various styling needs], and apparently it will help make her hair smooth." – Jo

Abrand 95 Mid Baggy Jeans in Bone

Was $99.95, now $59

"Buying jeans can be such a hit-or-miss situation, especially when trying out a new style or brand. But these Abrand 95 Mid Baggy Jeans were such a steal that I had to try! They're from The Iconic, which is perfect for me since I love an easy return process.

I'm officially a baggy jeans convert after getting these. They're incredibly comfortable, flattering and effortlessly cool. I've never received as many compliments as I do when I wear these!" – Mia

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

*Kindle for $0 or $12.99Hard copy for $25.89

"I actually stumbled across this book on my Kindle, it was included in my Amazon Prime subscription, so naturally, I thought it would be trash. But I quickly became addicted to it. Such a page-turner, I could barely put it down, I just needed to know what happened next. A couple of brilliant twists and the way things are tied up at the end is so satisfying." – Phoebe

*NOTE: Book is $0 with kindleunlimited or Amazon Prime membership.

Bananagrams Moose Games Game

Get 33% off here!

"I just bought this game after playing it on a long weekend away with friends. It's like Scrabble, but you play individually and race each other to finish all the tiles. I got super competitive and decided I needed my own set to practice solo – perfect, given it is a game you can play alone." – Erin

Castlery Vincent Coffee Table Set Walnut

Get it for $429

"I recently got a new sofa, and my old coffee table was just too big. This coffee table set is the perfect size, and it comes as a pair, so you can move the tables around however you like.

They're very sturdy (it's two separate tables), and while they weren't cheap, I was happy to pay more for the quality. I plan to keep them for a long time. The build is solid, and assembly was easy, I just had to attach the legs" – Sarah

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