Exploring Leeds

PLACES

My boyfriend Dan and I recently ventured up north for a long weekend away in Leeds, primarily to visit my friend Katie who lives there, but also to eat lots, drink lots and last but definitely not least, shop lots!

A Dior Duo // Diorskin Nude BB Cream + Concealer

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Ok, I'm not afraid to say it, I'm a complete foundation junkie. I like to have different ones for different occasions, ones for when I'm looking pale or tanned, and ones I like to mix together. This Dior combo made it's way into my ever growing collection a few months back and recently I've been reaching for it rather a lot and loving the results!

My Favourite Nude Lip Shades

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I love a good 'my lips but better' shade - don't you? They're just so easy to wear, and finish off any make-up look with the minimal amount of effort required. There's no need to worry about the perils of lipstick on the teeth or getting the outline just so when wearing one of these shades. I thought I'd share some of my tried and tested favourites with you today (trust me some are veeery well loved!).

Spring Dior Illuminating Palette // Glowing Pink

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I've never really been one for a powder highlighter, I usually reach for a cream or liquid formulation, up until now that is! As soon as I laid eyes on this I knew I had to treat myself and branch out into the world of powder glow givers and boy am I glad that I did.

Creamy Leek & Bacon Spaghetti

FOOD

I am most definitely a person who's just a little bit partial to a good ole pasta dish every once in a while! This spaghetti is really quick and simple to make and tastes sooo good - mmmmm. I made enough for four people (plus a little extra for second helpings obvs).

Lush Valentines Day

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Happy valentines day! I've been at work all day but my boyfriend and I are planning on having a movie night and a cheeky curry - now that's what you call romance... Before all this fun can occur I need to relax with a good bath, and obviously this involves Lush products.

My Winning Shampoo + Conditioner Combo

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I'm always on the look out for a good shampoo & conditioner duo and as a little treat to myself I decided to try out a couple from Bumble & Bumble - one of my all time favourite hair product brands.

The Pancake Post...

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Happy Pancake Day!! For me this is the day it finally feels like spring is about to start and you forget about how depressing it is that you have to wait frickin ages until Christmas rolls around again, and start thinking about all the exciting days coming up instead (valentines, my birthday, easter etc.). I was actually born on pancake day - as my mom always likes to remind me whilst were eating...

An Easy Risotto Recipe // Lemon & Herb With Chicken, Bacon + Mushroom

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I thought I'd do something a little different to the content I usually post on my blog today. I know I usually always post about beauty items but I really want to try and branch out into writing about other things I love too. I'm not usually the best at cooking but I'm really trying to improve and make more of an effort and I thought I'd share a dish that's pretty easy to cook and is really darn tasty!

The Best Waterproof Eyeliners // Chanel Erable, Celadon + Bleu Exquis

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I never used to be into kohl eyeliner at all - the pencil never stayed sharp, it made my eyes look small (I'd just put it on my waterline, eughh) and I just thought it was far too messy to be bothered with. Looking back - how wrong was I? Nowadays I use it all the time and it's become a staple part of my make-up routine. These three are my holy grail eyeliners - I actually don't think I own many others and I really don't need to!