W Barecelona! Summer Break 2016

W Barcelona June 2016 (Placa De La Rosa Dels Vents)

Short breaks and trips away from the usual routine is so important. It gives you that well earned rest that you so desire and time to reflect on life..

I did just that with my beautiful folks and chose the fabulous W in Barcelona, I had read some amazing blog reviews on this particular hotel and realised this could give us the best of both worlds the beach at your door step and the city just 10 mins away. Did we get this! absolutely, it was perfect weather! the hotel had a buzz that was brilliant for people watching. The pool deck stole my heart and we spent many hours watching the sea the sun and reading on these fabulous canopy beds! 

The flight from LHR to Barcelona only takes around 2 hours, so not far to get that good old Vitamin D that we all so need. It has history, beautiful beaches amazing Architecture and just a great cosmopolitan buzz about it. 

Barcelona certainly has something for everyone! if you just want to meander the day then W Barcelona is perfect, you can enjoy half the day at the property and the rest can be spent walking alongside the promenade, walking into the local town Playa Del Mar which has shops, restaurants, cafes, open markets and live Music! its just so surreal and beautiful. W Barcelona! has 26 floors, the upper most floor has a bar with a view that is to die for. On the ground level each pool has superb decking area where there were four poster canopy style beds to relax in, my evenings were spent people watching reading and just taking picture after picture|! you just have to right with a view like that!

Placa Del Cataluyna 10 minutes from W Barcelona (Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents), is the main square in the city and very much like the Regents Street or Oxford Street of London. Designer shops, plush cafes, people chilling with Sangria and Tapas and enjoying the weather and good company! We did a lot of the circling things in a map on foot in search of things! So we managed to find 2 of the very famous Antoni Goudi buildings in the heart of Placa Del  Cataluyna, amazing Architect, Casa Batllo is a popular building gets a lot of tourist surrounding it the history behind it is fascinating do go ahead and read about it. Its now open to the public as a museum worth checking out. Antoni Goudis Architect style was very much coloured mosaics, pillars skulls and bones and different ceramics to make the buildings unusual.

Park Guell is a must see I would suggest if you are looking to go inside then book ahead from the hotel or then online the queues during this peak season were insane. Its mesmerising the whole thing and to think it originally was suggested that this would have been an elite set of apartments for the aristocratic, but that idea didn't work and Antoni Goudi ended up completing and living there himself I think one other family purchased one of the flats and still have it in their family to date. For the purposes of the public they have opened up the Antoni Goudi's house for people to see his architecture abilities and how he lived it is very impressive tall ceilings, long cathedral style windows, unusual furniture all in a rather grande way!

Park Guell

Park Guell

Park Guell

Park Guell

Park Guell

When I'm in Barcelona I love to indulge in their Fresh Garlic Bread either with Olives or sun-blushed tomatoes,  Feta Salads and Paellea, its fresh full of simple flavours and just simply mouth watering! Near our hotel the promenade had lots of lovely restaurants that served freshly cooked fish and paella so when in that area do check out the shops running alongside the sea.

This short but sweet trip has left so many beautiful memories in my heart, I would recommend this city to everyone its a gem of a place, something for all and not to mention the twelve hours of sunshine that is guaranteed.

Where have you been this summer, or where are you planning to go?

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My Pink Lipstick Collection

Pink Lipstick Collection

What can be said about a lady pretty in pink! its the kind of colour thats so playful can suit most women of any skin tone and so much fun can be played with these colours. Depending on the style of makeup also depends on the kind of pink. Some colours can be blue toned,  fuscia style or bubblegum type pink! either which way it all works and is fun.

Below are some of my favourite pinks that I have collected over time. I think more than nudes or Reds my most worn colour is pink, its such an easy colour to put on. If you want a summers day dewy look with simple eye makeup then throw on a pink and it looks subtle and feminine. If its an evening wear a bright deep dark pink or an electric blue toned pink would look amazing. 

The versatility of these colours are great. Formula for each one is unique too. I have to say my all time favourite has to be Pink Plaud By Mac, its a cream sheen formula so hydrating on the lips its so light but bright and goes well in the summer. Its a pretty pink. Would suit all skin tones .  A Smokey eye look or a nude eye look with lots of mascara would look lovely with this shade.

Another one of my favourites has to be Electric Violet by Bobbi Brown, they do the loveliest pinks and this one is bright it has a pop to the colour and stands out! love it for the summer.

If you are looking for a drug store range then the Max factor lipstick in shade English Rose 510 is just such a summery peachy pink subtle yet very pigmented, very glossy and hydrating .

Pinks are a great transitional colour to a red! If you are not too comfortable wearing a bright red start with different shades of Pink , it will make life a lot more easier!

I realised that the love of pink is innate in a Girl and it never changes, I mean remember the Pink Ladies in Grease! So how can you not want to be part of the world of Pink!

Pinks work with neutral makeup so a simple all over eye shadow shade plenty of mascara or then with a smokey eye maybe some false lashes and a pop of pink, if the pink is a dark bright electric pink that can be more of a evening shade but if you are wanting this more for the dewy summer days then the light summery breezy pinks are perfect like Mac Pink Plaud or then Max Factor English
Rose!

Do you have a Pink or shades of Pink that you Love or prefer is that your transitional colour too? As always Leave me some comments below

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Huda Beauty Eyelashes Review

Huda Beauty Eyelash Review

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Beauty is so enjoyable, indulging in it even more ! whether thats lipstick, blusher bronzer or just eye-shadows it can vary according to the mood. 

What about the craze of eyelashes that has just happened in the last 5-7 years! Im sure back in the 80's it would have been frowned upon as in surely thats too much?!, but now the glamorous over dramatic look is the in thing and though like myself we may already have long eyelashes adding a little bit of volume and drama doesn't go a miss! 

The problem I always found was, first the art of sticking the eyelashes on without it looking like I literally have double eyelashes and wonky at that! it was finding the right style to look flattering but not over the top and for them lastly to be comfortable, you should be able to wear them through the night and forget you have them on! I just couldn't get the formula right. Until I started following Hudabeauty HudaBeauty.com and realised her eyelashes look beautiful and she seemed so  comfortable, I thought lets try these! now I know for some, the drugstore range work and are affordable but they didn't for me and if like me you are looking to invest in one or two pairs that you will use once in awhile then paying the 12-15 pounds per pair will be reasonable for you.

Hudabeauty sell their eyelash range online at Cult beauty and their are a number of styles you could indulge in the two that I chose to buy were the Samantha and Giselle style, and boy do I love them! I did go on recommendation from them! and I believe Huda herself likes the Samantha or Giselle they come in this beautiful packaging which is so glamorous , easy to keep the eyelashes stored after use, just to let you know that the adhesive glue is not supplied and I bought the Hypoallergenic from Boots due to my Eczema being sensitive around my eyes and it works great!

The eyelashes are so light weight they literally mould with your own lashes and feel so natural. Each style is different.

Samantha HudaBeauty Eyelashes

So light and fluttery they have the dramatic look without being too over the top they start off short and get longer near the ends I just love them such a understated yet fuller look, it gives volume and definition to already long eyelashes and if yours a slightly shorter then will add a glamorous wow factor and a all ready dramatic look.

As said before easy to apply sets perfectly and you will not even feel that the lashes are on your eyes, so the comfort level is brilliant, which is what sold me with these lashes and obviously the beauty of them too.

Gisele HudaBeauty Eyelashes

Heavy and over dramatic are these lashes! really nice for a night out or dinner, then again if you can work it any of these eyelashes can be worn during the day, you just have to have the confidence! More of a all over fluttery criss-cross  effect along the eye, so an even look across the eyelid! I know that Huda of Huda beauty loves these 2 lashes and thats why I thought well lets try them. This will most certainly give your eye a fuller wider look.

Little mention of the packaging comes in a really durable black box, with the eyelashes attached to the white plastic casing, works really well in keeping the eyelashes preserved, just take them off and set them back on that and back in the box, that way they keep their shape and stay clean. I feel these lashes could be used at least more than 10 times provided you are only using them for short evenings out. 

I bought them from cult beauty retailed at £12-15 per box, definitely worth because of the comfort and durability. Go try them.

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My First Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 , Review

Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 Review

Ok I know this palette has been out for donkeys years and yes I have wanted to buy it, but never got the chance or the opportunity. So this blog post is for the people who like me convince themselves that its ok to not own a Urban Decay Naked Palette 1, no way you are missing out!

I have only had this palette for 3 weeks and I am so very much in love with it! there are some neutral shades some crease mat shades and some glittery shades something for everyone with all skin tones and types!

The packaging is so cute, I know a few years back it was a solid case, this palette has a velvet covering! so sheek lucky me!

 The shades are made up of 12 colours and start off with the lightest and move onto the darkest! theres are some neutral shades and some blending colours .

The neutral colours that are my favourite have to be Half Baked, Buck and Darkhorse, they are all shades of brown and work well as an all over colour or as a crease colour. The shade Virgin works great in the inner duct of the eye it opens the eye up more and gives a 70's look . Sin, Sidecar and Toasted are lovely as all over colours and to finish the look add half baked in the crease and smoke it out or then dark horse, remember both these colours work well in the crease.

Another look that works well for evenings is half baked across the eyelid with Hustle or Smog in the mid eye and in the outer corner where the smokey effect will take place you can add Creep or the colour next to it.

The one good thing about this palette is that you don't have to make it too complicated, if you just want to add an all over colour on the eyelid with lots of mascara that does the trick too, you don't have to be a professional to know what to do with the colour remember a lighter shade all over and a matt brown in the crease and you already have a simple look right there!

 So you see there are so many looks that can be done with this palette and the versatility with this is next to none! Easy to carry, great for travel this one palette covers all the shades needed.

This retails at £38.50 but I think its well worth the price! lots of colours and long lasting!  Urban Decay do orders online delivery is free so go take a look, I'm not sponsored by them! just some information for you all. Which palette do you have? and what type of looks have you done that could inspire me too?!

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Miu Miu Large Framed Cut Off Sun Glasses! Review

Miu Miu Sunglasses

I have a designer sun glasses fetish I guess and every 2 years justify it to myself that now is the time to get another pair. So for this summer I have invested in my first pair of Miu Miu sunglasses, I saw this trend a few months back and loved it, I like the cut off part of the glasses which is the part that sits at the end of your nose, doesn't it look super chic?

Little FYI  sunglasses may look super cool on others but its really important to try on lots of pairs and see what frame and style suits the shape of your face, this particular pair also come in a small frame which I tried on and it didn't suit my round oval shaped face! so the lady kindly suggested the bigger frame! which looked much better on me!

The Sunglasses are 98 per cent UV light protected which is super good, if you want designer glasses make sure you check the UV protection because that is ultimately very important! 

The glasses sit very comfortably I wouldn't say that your nose or ears get any particular discomfort, I know because I have a few pairs and its important you are comfortable. The colour of the shades and the frame and the peripheral vision should be clear . These are super comfy and good coverage around the eye, I did think the cut off part of the glasses could potentially be uncomfortable on the nose! but it actually ended up being perfectly fine.

What makes them so even more special is the packaging . Those of you who don't know Miu Miu is actually the granddaughter of Prada, so she has the girly vibe on fleek! the packaging stole my heart and I have to show you just how special it is and worth the price.

What you actually get is a large pink box that holds the glasses case and within that is another sort of soft pouch which holds the glasses so 3 holders in all . All beautiful and pink. What I love about the large pink box is the gold pattern detailing inside the box its so elegant and chic, the pattern is rather regal looking and good enough as a wall paper even! the pink glasses case is in velvet so feels a lot more plush and the pouch is just so easy to use and durable, good thing its all very girly and fun. What do you think? I love the idea of a super fun case, Miu Miu the brand have got the glasses perfect but have also given the casing a lot of thought which makes the whole experience of buying the glasses a lot more special!

The sunglasses are £191 I purchased them from House of Fraser, though you can get them from a concession store of Miu Miu in Selfridges and Sunglasses Hut on Oxford Street, I would say though sometimes you can get online deals with these but be careful if you order through the post they can sometimes arrive scratched which will be a huge disappointment .

What do you like to indulge in, what is the one thing that you justify its ok to splurge once in awhile?! I know for a lot of women its Handbags, I'm after a Stella MCartney Bag one day I might just go there, until now I'm Happy with this pair of sunglasses.

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Jersey The Channel Islands

Jersey The Channel Islands

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RadissonBlu Waterfront Jersey

Its been awhile since I had travelled anywhere or even taken a break and decided  taking a long flight wasn't an option, so where else could I possibly go that gave me that feeling of going away?!... 

People In England forget we have 2 lovely Channel Islands very close to us Guernsey and Jersey, around a 45 minute flight from London . Jersey is run separate from England as in their laws and taxes and working days are different run by a governor appointed by the Queen, yet still independent enough to be separate and make their own rules up. Its such a beautiful Idyllic pristine place, small population of around 81,000 and 28,00 in St Hellier where we stayed. 

Marina At St Hellier

Promenade Near RadisonBlu Waterfront Jersey

A Strong influence of France because Brittany and Normandy is not too far a lot of early Immigration came from there. Germany ruled during the 1930's, independence was granted during the 1940's, so much history and preserved so well. 

The property we stayed at was the Raddison Blu Waterfront www.raddisonblu.com/Jersey which was made on reclaimed Land from the sea! its so beautiful to wake up to the sea and the marina, quiet clean air, being less populated means its very much like a untouched piece of Land, I loved the fact that we could wake up and just sit and be, hearing the quietness of the sea and the slight breeze, I could feel myself slowing down and relaxing .

Our choice was St Hellier though there are other areas where you can stay too like St Aubins which is much more cosmopolitan with restaurants cafes and bars open till late , but we deliberately chose a sleepy town like St Hellier so that we could literally go back in time and relax snooze and eat! and boy did we do all of the above! 

From the hotel , the town centre is literally a stone throw away max 10 minute walk small shops intricate roads very quaint, we had our regular spot for lunch which was a lovely open square cafe offering warm baguettes so scrumptious!, yum and the first few days we actually had sunshine so just to eat and bask in the glory of the sun and talk and do nothing was super! 

Yellow Phone Boxes!

Note to anyone going and staying in this town, restaurants shut kitchen by 10pm and mostly are busy during the period of 7-9.30pm weekends are fully booked few weeks upfront but if you coax the managers they do fit you in! 

Restaurants We Ate At:

• Wildfire
• The Square
• Zephyr
• Waterfront Restaurant
• Jaipur Palace

All of the above restaurants were lovely and held their own unique taste and style. I would say Wildfire was my favourite, great ambience lovely Camembert served with a generous salad and dough sticks and amazing desert which was a chocolate fondue with your own choice of dips we chose strawberries course that has to be done! shortbread biscuit and fudge yeah we are on a diet now! 

The Square has just opened so very busy but for lunch you can get a table. Vibrant booth style place with really lovely choices of food and brilliant for Vegetarians . Unique platters tasty Falafels and awesome Salads . 

Also popped into the Museum , did a spot of shopping and generally rested and ate way too much! but isn't that what holidays are for?! did I mention the spa! yes that was also a part of the holiday Indian Head Massage and pedicure! girls got to treat herself!

We also happened to be there during St Patricks Day! the bar in the hotel had lovely live music some cute quotes dotted around the hotel and hats for all to wear! it was really lovely to be a part of all this in Jersey!

St Patricks Day

I would say that travelling to the channel Islands is a must, you can't not , they have their own money but with the Queen as the sovereign the beaches are sandy and beautiful not very commercialised worth seeing if you don't want to go too far! I would say it is so very much a family friendly place too, very safe with lots to do. 

Are you guys going anywhere for Easter? or visiting family ? Let Me know in the comments below Or have any of you been to the Channel Islands ?

I have been a little quiet with my blogs as of late!, Hope to change that! 

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Dating Do's and Dont's

Dating Do's & Dont's

We all date at some point or another! whether its an introduction through a friend or meeting someone at a party or event. 21st Century has also now included the online dating as a happening thing or maybe a saturated perspective i don't know, but all i know is that dating is a natural human need the opposite sex needs to meet socialise and attend to their affection and animalistic needs.

So how on earth in this busy life and schedules that people have do we meet , some do it through work, some through friends and lets be real some through online sites. People do have a negative opinion about online dating saying its not safe people don't tell the truth, and yes it varies from site to site and person to person, things have been used and abused , but you will find some sites will take things a little more seriously and vet people that become members.

You might thinking ok you have a lot of knowledge about this all! course I was on this bandwagon for a while, finding someone in your mid 30's is not an easy feat, you have the age against you the biological clock ticking and generally you have the younger butterflies flapping close by , just a little bit of a FYI this is not what I felt I have always loved myself enough to know destiny and life goes the way its meant to don't fight it rather roll with it and make the best out of situations If lemons are thrown at me I'm defiantly the girl who makes lemonade! so dating was a nightmare but so much fun too, I learnt oodles about myself and how resilitant I could be!

So I wanted to share my tips and tricks that I learnt while going through this circus of dating men, and ways to make it less painful!

Heres 10 Tips To Dating

1. Don't always assume Dinner is the first meet! why does it have to be the awkward long dinner that involves a starter main desert and coffee, phew! come on , on a first date you need to keep it short and sweet, if theres meant to be another date there will be! that you need to make sure when you are on the first date . A coffee or quick drink is suffice! its a good way to know whether theres potential to meet again and not too drawn out that you are calling a girlfriend in the ladies saying get me out of this!. 
2. Keep the 3rd or 4th date (if its gone to that stage) an activity! for that I mean cinema day out or a walk, picnic, musuems  , spa day something where its not as intense as just talking where you can find a common ground to do something makes it fun and you could to see the lighthearted side of the other person.
3. Be present, how many times have you gone on a date and the person seems non interested in anything you have to say! can be really annoying . Bring your presence to a date, nowadays thats precious no phone out nothing learn to listen and ask questions the other person will genuinely appreciate that and I just think its respectful.
4. Go with an open mind, jokes apart! honestly you need to know just as much its taken a lot for you to come out its taken a lot for that other person to make the effort so be personable and open to meeting a new person, every person has a story to tell and something to share so respect it and meet with a smile.
5. Dress casual, keep makeup if a girl at a more everyday look its more attractive nude colours during the day is better. Jeans are fine to wear dress it up with a top and heels and leather jacket, if you end up with a evening date, otherwise ankle boots top and denim jacket is good too. Don't do the dresses until the 4th or 5th date where its an evening dinner. 
6. Be yourself, don't try and be something you assume the opposite person wants you to be, how long will you be able to keep that up, yes put your best foot forward as in manners , polite , keen interest in whats being said but other than that be you, theres nothing more attractive than being exactly what the real you is, no frills no farce, being comfortable in your own skin is key that way you will attract the right kind of guy in your life.
7. Be on time, last thing you want to do is sit there waiting for someone on a first date! 10 minutes due to parking is ok, not anymore than that! Respect each others time!
8. When you meet for the first time, though it doesn't need to be too deep still ask things that are important to you , its a good way to gage whether theres a chance of meeting again, and remember just like for you the other person is also deciding whether this is right for them so grow a thicker skin and be prepared you may get a no too, its fine tomorrow another day one person loss is someones gain!
9. Offer to pay! shows a sign of independence, it is nice if the guy treats you! but its also lovely in the 21st century if you offer to pay too, so get up and do it! 
10. At the end of the first date, make sure you keep something pending so that theres a reason to ask for the persons number or ask them if they want to watch that movie that you suggested, keep it pending so that another date can be put in the diary!

So these are some of the things I learn whilst being on the dating scene, there is an art to it and honestly you learn as you go along you will meet all sorts of interesting to say the least people enjoy it have fun with it, we are all nervous to some extent so sometimes what comes out can be garble thats fine stuff happens. We are all human trying to find that special person you can call your companion just now with so much choice we as good as have confused ourselves so don't let that be you! go with a clear mind be present polite listen and know if nothing else you met someone for an hour or so out of your life who shared some stories with you.

Are you dating at the moment? How are you finding it? Could you share any tips with others? or were you dating and you have given up? please do share in the comments thats the best part of writing the blog

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