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New York City – Day 1

October 19, 2017October 19, 201722 Comments

It could be said that I was rather excited to be going to New York!  I still can't believe I was actually there but at the same time I have so many photos that were taken and can look at all of the places we went to in such a small amount of time. The … Continue reading New York City – Day 1

Clinique Moisture Surge, Clinique Fresh Pressed, Clarins Double Serum, Jimmy Choo perfume, Pacco Rabanne UltraViolet

Airport shopping! Never to early to shop!

October 18, 201710 Comments

If there's one thing that's been mentioned a few times this year, it would be my trip to New York approaching.  Now.........it's a series of posts STILL about New York but from a 'Look where I've just been' perspective! (Sorry! Hahaha!) Arriving at Heathrow Airport at 5am to check in for a 9.30am flight meant … Continue reading Airport shopping! Never to early to shop!

Hollywood Bowl – The VIP experience!!

October 17, 2017October 17, 20177 Comments

Slightly different kind of post today!  I recently received an email inviting me and my family to experience the new VIP bowling lanes at my local Hollywood Bowl.  My boys love bowling so of course I took the opportunity!! My local one is in Basingstoke and I have been there many times in the past, … Continue reading Hollywood Bowl – The VIP experience!!

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September Empties

October 14, 201721 Comments

This post is obviously very very late!  Haha!  I thought I would kick my blog posts back off with this because it's about time really!! So here are my September empties: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation I visited a NARS counter last year in London expecting to get a sample of a matte foundation purely because … Continue reading September Empties

An update….I’m back!

October 11, 20172 Comments

It's been a couple of weeks since my last blog post so I thought I would pop a little update on to say that after a few manic weeks, work, dance exams, preparing to go away, my trip to New York, life has just been a bit mad to say the least!! Normal blog posts … Continue reading An update….I’m back!

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light & Contour Wand Review

September 25, 2017September 25, 201773 Comments

I couldn't help it!  Yes I am on a makeup buying ban....STILL...(10 days people, 10 days left!!)....however, I had credit on my online account at Charlotte Tilbury! Given that I hadn't been able to make my mind up as to what I wanted to use my credit on so when I first caught sight of the … Continue reading Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light & Contour Wand Review

My Week in Instagram Pics

September 21, 2017September 21, 20176 Comments

It's been yet another mad week, and being two weeks away from my trip to New York, these next couple of weeks will be pretty packed too! Here's last week's Instagram recap! Please excuse the screen shot quality of these two photos however they are from videos uploaded to Instagram!  Click HERE to see my Rumba … Continue reading My Week in Instagram Pics

The Morning After The Comp Before…

September 15, 20177 Comments

Last week, I wrote a post about my anxiety when it comes to dance competitions and how it affects me.  If you haven't already seen it, check it out here...When anxiety hits… I thought I'd post an update on the comp and how I felt I coped with my nerves! Mentally preparing for competitions is … Continue reading The Morning After The Comp Before…

My Week in Instagram Pics

September 13, 20176 Comments

The end of last week and start of this week has been pretty full on so the posts I intended to write and publish were put on hold, however following this post, I'll be back on track!! So here's last weeks Insta-recap! So that’s it for Instagram this week, coming up on the blog this … Continue reading My Week in Instagram Pics

When anxiety hits…

September 8, 2017September 8, 201725 Comments

Slight change to my usual posts but still completely relevant to my blog! I posted a while ago a post called When The Nerves Kick In which was all related to my dance exams at the time and how nerves can affect my dancing. Almost a year later and having experienced some quite scary anxiety attacks over … Continue reading When anxiety hits…

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