Holiday Haulin'

So as said in my previous blog, this post will basically be a haul of everything I got from my trip to Chester last week (and a couple of naughty internet orders thrown in there too).

So the main purpose for all my purchases is for my holiday which is only mere days away. My boyfriend Charlie and I are heading to Florida for 3 weeks to soak up the sun, catch up with Mickey Mouse and probably develop all types of diabetes (Cap'n Crunch, peanut butter M&M's, Double Stuf Oreos - you name it, we'll be devouring it).

So whilst I already have the majority of my clothes, beauty items etc, there's always those last minute bits to snap up before you gotta go jetting off. So let's get to it.

A Day in Chester

 A little bit of a different post today, but I wanted to share anyway! So last weekend my mum and I went on a little day trip to Chester, now if you have never been to Chester, you've gotta go - it's so picturesque, so quaint and full of amazing architecture...oh, did I mention they have incredible shops there too?

You see, every few months my mum and I go on little days out or adventures – never too much of a drive away but we call these days “us” days. It’s where we can just spend time together, catch up and indulge in some treats for the day. Now whether this is a visit to Bury Markets to sample caramelised cashew nuts (dreamy) or a day in Nantwich visiting the Ice Cream Factory (necessary), they’re always the funnest days filled with laughter and SO therapeutic.

Don’t get me wrong, I still pop round to my mum’s for a hot chocolate or just a chat a couple of times a week, but sometimes it’s just nice to escape and spend some quality time with each other, soaking up the atmosphere in a different town, and Chester is the perfect place for that!

5-minute (prep) cookies!

In the spirit of my previous 5-minute Make-Up post, I decided to match that with a 5-minute cookie recipe! 

Now, whilst this doesn't include cooking time (which is still only 10 minutes FYI) - it's a real quick, easy and  yummy concoction; perfect if you’re having a sleepover with friends, you want to be super cute and surprise your other half, or if you just fancy curling up with freshly baked cookies and a Matthew Mcconaughey movie.

5-Minute Makeover

So, I was originally going to post a blog on "The Perfect Spring Weekend", which was going to be filled with sunshine, picnics and froyo; but of course in true UK style, this week's sun has gone AWOL and so that joy may have to be postponed for a week or two! 

Luckily I had another blog in mind that I wanted to share, and that is my 5 minute make-up routine.

Now, we all have those morning's where we have to get up for work, we hear our alarm chime it's deadly tune (fortunately I have no such problems having the Jurassic Park theme song as my alarm tone) and we choose an extra 10 minutes of blissful sleep over looking human for the 9 hour work day ahead.

But what's that? Oh you have to leave in 20 minutes? Excellent

So here is my quick 5 minute, quick step routine to make you look a little more fresh-faced than Dawn of the Dead.

A Guide to...Reds True BBQ

So, the latest in top notch food cuisine is that of gastronomic proportions. It's been on my radar for the past couple of months ever since I heard of it making it's way from it's hometown of Leeds, all the way up to Manchester - and I for one, am truly stoked.

As a lover of all things meat (oh-er), BBQ and general marvellous-ness, I couldn't wait to sample their menu, in particular their infamous doughnut burger which was sure to throw me right over the edge into an inevitable diabetic coma. 

But hey, for £12.95? That's a bargain.

Your New Best Gooey Chocolate Brownies

So, this is where I indulge you in my ever-so-secret recipe of literally the best brownies YOU WILL EVER TASTE.

Now I know I'm being modest, but this is honestly one of my favorite creations to date, and has turned me into a complete brownie snob, so much so - that I can no longer order these in cafes anymore, purely because I have ruined myself by my own creation.

So whilst I try and deflate my head, below is a list of ingredients which you'll need.

My Winning Oscar Looks

Well, it's that time of the year, the day after the night before where we pore ourselves over Glamour.com and Cosmo to “yay or nay” Hollywood starlets, and men’s facial hair is scrutinized to the point of just plain desire and envy (by the other half obviously).
You've got it; The Oscars!

After watching the event, I can concur that the evening looked an absolute hoot, and somewhere between Ellen’s selfie/pizza run to Leo’s embrace with Matthew Mcconaughey; I looked to the faces of the silver screen stars to pick out my favourite bare-faced beauties and smoking sirens, before they smudged marinara sauce on their cheek.

How to: Glowing Skin

As we slowly transition from our woolly coats and lose those extra Christmas pounds we just couldn't shift (hey, some of us are still working through our festive treats) we can finally see the beacon of flowery hope in our sights as Spring finally decides to make an appearance in the UK. 

Now, for me, Spring is one of my favourite times of year; not only do you replenish your loss of selection boxes with a cupboard full of delicious Easter eggs; but it's the season where a Mac or a light jacket is all you need, afternoon walks aren't threatened with injury and embarrassment after slipping on black ice (three times). But we trade in our matte finish foundations and embrace glowing, healthy-looking skin perfectly complimented by the sensational (if not slightly elusive) sun.