I recently attended the preview of Cocktails in the City, which was held in Cloud23 in Manchester Hilton. (It was my first time in this bar in the sky and its stunning views across Manchester did not disappoint!) Cocktails in the City is an "two night cocktail extravaganza" which brings together representatives from twenty of the best cocktail bars … Continue reading Cocktails in the City
Like any self-respecting Disney fan I have loved the first 3 seasons of Once Upon a Time, and when it released on UK Netflix along with the brand new episodes from season 4 it was a very exciting moment! I don’t want to give any spoilers away for anyone who hasn’t caught up yet, so … Continue reading Why I Don’t Love Once Upon A Time-Does-Frozen
This weekend I ended up doing quite a bit of shopping (seems to be an Easter tradition of mine), so even though "haul posts" aren't something I usually do, this weekend really seemed to call for one. Here's what I've been buying... These rose gold sandals from Dolcis were on my wishlist at the end of … Continue reading Sneak Peeks of My Easter Shopping
What would Easter weekend be without a bit of chocolate? So as I have a few days off I thought it would be the perfect time to try this clean chocolate brownie recipe that came recommended by my sister. I've not tried clean eating yet but I have no objection to trying out new recipes … Continue reading Clean Eating: Avocado & Banana Chocolate Brownies
I'm mildly addicted to a new fashion app on my iPhone! The Handpicked app is full of current highstreet fashion pieces, which you can browse (at speed) by swiping through. Simply swipe left to pass by and swipe right to add items you like to your wishlist. It’s like speed shopping, and I think it’s perfect … Continue reading Handpicked – a New Fashion App
This weekend Manchester Arndale had an extra treat for shoppers who were out celebrating payday - spend £60 in the Arndale and be rewarded with a bespoke illustrated tee of your own design and featuring the illustrations of the talented fashion illustrator Dom&Ink. As you can see, I couldn't resist his unicorn, so went for something really … Continue reading Trends Illustrated and a Bespoke Unicorn Tee
Thanks to everyone who entered my Easter giveaway to win the amazingly luxurious extra thick shell Easter egg from Hotel Chocolat. It was a popular giveaway indeed, and no wonder as these eggs really are something! A winner has been selected at random and it is.... Well done Sarah! The egg will be winging its … Continue reading Giveaway Winner Announced
Yesterday I took a bag of my old unwanted clothes to H&M and exchanged it for a £5 voucher. Winner! Maybe they’ve been doing this for a while and I’m a little slow off the mark but for me it’s quite an exciting new discovery considering I’ve been compiling a little H&M wish list and … Continue reading Swap Old Clothes for Vouchers with H&M Conscious
You can't have spring without pastels, but March somehow always seems a bit early for full-on pretty pastel outfits. So for this early spring outfit I've paired the pretty lilac shade of my hat and skinny jeans with dark layers and a light, slouchy knit. It's an outfit that is all about the accessories, so I've … Continue reading A Hint of Spring: Lilac and Black
I've been dying to try one of the Hotel Chocolat extra thick shell Easter eggs for years, ever since I discovered that they existed. They seemed like the most luxurious and indulgent Easter eggs ever with their unbelievably thick shells and all the delicious treats that fill them, so when I got the chance to try "The … Continue reading Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Easter Egg: review and Giveaway!
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