tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15164926956755244052024-03-20T21:42:50.970+00:00ChallotSimple pleasuresCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-39837291978557813952014-09-09T10:30:00.000+01:002014-09-09T10:30:02.771+01:00My Under £20 Bad Skin Routine | Reviewsday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If any of you guys follow me on twitter, you will know that recently my skin has hit an all time low. I have put it down to the excess oils in my skin from holiday, but still, it was getting beyond a joke. So on a recent trip to Boots/ Sainsbury's (you can see my haul <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/raiding-sainsburys-beauty-aisle-haul.html" target="_blank">here</a>) I decided to take action in the form of Good Things Skincare. Yes, I love them.<br />
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I have mentioned the <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/good-things-miracle-mattifier.html" target="_blank">Good Things 'Miracle Mattifier' Moisturiser </a>(£7.99) before, but this time I also was enticed by the 'Stay Clear Purifying Cleanser' (£4.99) - which claims to "purify and decongest skin, keeping oiliness and breakouts at bay" - and the 'Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator' (£4.99) - which promises to "help to reduce bacteria levels" and "boost skin radiance". All these products are from their Anti Blemish range, so were exactly what I was looking for! These, combined with the moisturiser, have become my three weapons against my oily, spotty skin. And they work a treat!<br />
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In the mornings I wash my face with the cleanser, exfoliate, and then apply moisturiser. I found my face feels so fresh and clean after being washed, and the mosituriser fits perfectly into my routine as it doesn't feel heavy on my skin. The cleanser and exfoliator live up to their claims, and do a lot to make my skin look brighter and less tired in the mornings, making me feel ready to face the day and not be conscious of my skin. At night I skip the exfoliating, just because my skin is very sensitive. Two weeks later my skin is feeling and looking a lot more healthy and happy, and I couldn't be more pleased with these products!<br />
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At £17.97, this skin routine really is a steal and worth trying out. Good Things are a brand I really trust to provide me with good quality products for low prices, and I seriously am IN LOVE with them!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-69660081554768835572014-09-08T14:59:00.001+01:002014-09-08T14:59:47.743+01:00Blame It On CalvinSuperstar DJ Calvin Harris has teamed up with John Newman to bring us brand new single 'Blame', and it's going to be huuuuuuuge, if their joint track records are anything to go by. We don't even need to go into Calvin - the man knows how to make a great dance song - and I'm sure you all remember Rudimental's smash hits 'Feel The Love' and 'Not Giving In', which John Newman also featured on.<br />
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'Blame' is set up to be a massive Freshers anthem, so be prepared to hear a lot of it from here on out. The track is classic Calvin Harris, but the ideal follow on from both summer (the season) and 'Summer' his last single. Newman's fantastic vocals add a layer of warmth, and the massive bassline in the chorus and guitar led verses are enough to make you let loose and truly forget you're at home and not in Ibiza (I wish). The lyrics are carefree and feel good, almost begging to be loudly screamed along to, and once again totally reminiscent of euphoric summer days. It is the perfect post-summer hit.<br />
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This track is going straight to the top of the charts, and I for one could not be happier. Thanks Calvin, it's stuck in my head and I'm going to blame it on you.<br />
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A couple of weeks ago I went to go and see The Inbetweeners 2 with some friends - absolutely amazing, hilarious - and ever since I have been obsessed with Australia and travelling around it. Instead of having a list of the hundreds of places I want to go/do in this vast country, I decided instead to focus on one - The Great Barrier Reef.</div>
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For as long as I can remember scuba diving here (and in general) has been something I've dreamt of. The coral, the marine life - ahhhh I just need to go there! I was meant to be a mermaid, I swear. Ever since I tried my hand at some underwater breathing in Kalkan, I have been even more obsessed with the idea of exploring the ocean, and, what can I say? I'd just love the excuse to pop on a plane and swim in the famous waters! One day I will check this off my bucket list, but until then, here are a selection of wonderful photos from <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=the%20great%20barrier%20reef" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> that have had me drooling this week. Enjoy!</div>
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-20031807897662924782014-08-29T16:00:00.000+01:002014-08-29T19:22:30.419+01:00You're Never Too Old... | Feel Good Friday... for Disney tunes. There's nothing quite like 110% giving yourself to a song, belting it out and dancing like a maniac all round your room, but I can guarantee that it's the effect a Disney song can have on most people.<br />
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I think it's the rare combination of childhood nostalgia mixed with genuine love, and absolutely zero embarrassment (we all know we loved some bad, BAD songs when we were too young to know better - Barbie Girl anyone?). Disney songs are just SO wonderful.<br />
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This week I've been scouring Spotify, and have actually created a playlist, appropriately titled "The Best Songs Ever' and it's been my go-to jam ever since. Here's some of my all-time faves, classics, if you will.<br />
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Also, I'd like this opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most talented actors and greatest comedic legends there ever has, and ever will be, and star of one of my all time favourite Disney movies, Robin Williams.<br />
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R.I.P you funny, funny man. Thank you.<br />
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Ahhhh this moisturiser! I felt like I'd died and gone to heaven when Ella whipped this out of her bag in Budapest (great place, for more info click <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/top-10-things-to-see-budapest_24.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/top-10-things-to-do-budapest.html" target="_blank">here</a>)!<br />
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This product is perfect for people with oily or combination skin, or for anyone going somewhere hot for a couple of weeks. It does exactly what it says on the tin, moisturising well yet without being excessively oily, therefore combatting problematic oily areas. The formula is light, so doesn't sit on your skin taking an age to absorb, and is nourishing enough so as not to dehydrate any dry parts. It also contains blackcurrant and goja berries, which Good Things claim to be "<i><a href="http://www.goodthingsbeauty.com/images/our_products/pop_up/miracle_mattifier_moisturiser.html" target="_blank">superfruit beauty boosters</a></i>".<br />
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I genuinely did fall in love with the this product, and ended up stealing it for the entire time I was with Ella, completely forgetting about my usual moisturiser. It really did help with the whole sweat and excess oil problem that comes with being in a hotter, more urban environment, especially seeing as I wore zero make up in the day so had no mattifying powder! Good Things describes the moisturiser as 'Anti Blemish' and I do agree: I noticed a reduction in the number of spots I got/had at the time. They credit this to the black currant extract, which absorbs excess oil on your skin. If you're worried about sensitivity, I can say that I have sensitive skin and did not experience one problem.<br />
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I cannot sing this moisturiser's praises enough, and at only £7.99* you really can't go wrong! If you'd like to read more about it, click <a href="http://www.goodthingsbeauty.com/images/our_products/pop_up/miracle_mattifier_moisturiser.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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*There was a 1/3 off all Good Things products in store in the Boots in Chester (and just on this moisturiser online), so I got mine for £5.33. I'd check if I were you, it's worth it!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-43772222751611502972014-08-27T08:45:00.000+01:002014-08-27T10:41:33.285+01:00Kalkan, Turkey | Wanderlust Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now, are you sitting comfortably? Are you sure? Because I'm going to let you in on a secret.<br />
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Recently I went back to Kalkan with my family, one of my favourite places in the entire world, for the third time. I first went about eleven years ago, and then went again three years later, so I hadn't been in about eight years. And y'know what? I loved it just as much. It's one of those places in the world that you just can't tire of, and I'm so happy that I was able to go before it became more recognised as a tourist location. I almost didn't write this post because I wasn't sure if I wanted more people to know about it!</div>
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It's most definitely a place where you go for a pool and beach holiday. There are boat tours where you can go and visit places such as the Sunken City of Kekova, and nearby Patara beach is beautiful. This time round my brother, my dad and I all went scuba diving which was hands down one of the best experiences of my life. But asides from all that, what sets Kalkan apart is the 'vibe' - I'm really sorry about using that word, but there seriously isn't another way of describing it! Everyone is so friendly and relaxed, the sea and landscape are stunning, the food is divine. You can be almost anywhere in Kalkan or the surrounding hillside and hear the Mosque, which I think is so beautiful. It's not overrun by toursits, and everything is thoroughly based on Turkish culture.</div>
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-17495798210183844672014-08-26T18:55:00.000+01:002014-08-27T14:55:59.891+01:00The Body Shop 'Love Your Body' Reward Card | Review & HaulIn today's foray into Chester, I made a beeline into The Body Shop to lust after their Honey Bronze powder (please excuse the pun) and their new Wild Argan Oil products - I need the Radiant Oil and the Body Lotion in my life. As I wandered round I noticed a sign offering a free shower gel for everyone who signed up for a 'Love Your Body' reward card on that day.<br />
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These don't really require an explanation as to why I bought them, you all know how much I adore the Spa Breeze range from my <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/gillette-venus-spa-breeze-razor-beauty.html" target="_blank">Beauty Must-Have post</a>! Please excuse the marks on the front of the box, it had a security mark sticker on it - they're THAT valuable, haha!</div>
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I saw this and instantly picked it up. My skin has been acting up recently, so it's claims of being "anti-blemish", with "spot fighting ingredients" Zinc PCA, Chamomile, Tapioca Starch and Aloe Vera, and "long lasting shine control" had me weak at the knees. I have used other Simple products for years, and I know my skin reacts well to them, so in an attempt to balance its pH level I'm sticking with the "experts in sensitive skin" who I know and love. Fingers crossed!</div>
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If this shower cream was a person, I would marry them, THAT is how much I love it. It leaves your skin feeling super soft, lathers really well and lives up to its name - I genuinely feel happy when I use this product, even at <strike>9:30</strike> 8:30 before an early lecture. Plus, the orange blossom scent is too die for. They've changed the formula and packaging since I last purchased, so I'm eager to see if/how it's changed.</div>
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I have been massively in love with Good Things since <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/top-10-things-to-do-budapest.html" target="_blank">Bu</a><a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/top-10-things-to-see-budapest_24.html" target="_blank">dap</a><a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/edible-bouquet-budapest.html" target="_blank">est</a>, when Ella whipped out the 'Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser' (which I am still desperately trying to get my hands on). It worked so well for my skin, controlling oil and shine yet still moisturising, so when I spotted these hidden below Simple I had to get them! I have previously tried the exfoliator, but can't remember being too fussed about it either way so decided I should give it another go. The 'Stay Clear' promise of the cleanser was enough for me, I will fight you spots! As the name suggests, they're full of 'good things' and are suitable for vegans and vegetarians, so hopefully they won't aggravate my skin further.</div>
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So that's it, my Sainsbury's haul! I hope you enjoyed it, and if you've tried any of these products or anything else you'd recommend please feel free to leave a comment below!</div>
Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-48997037974374490992014-08-24T16:41:00.000+01:002014-08-24T16:51:56.046+01:00Rimmel London 'Wonder'full Mascara with Argan Oil' in 001 Black | ReviewsdayI'd seen a lot of adverts in magazines and online about the new Rimmel London Wonder'full Mascara, so when I saw that it was on offer in Boots for £5.99, I snapped it up immediately.<br />
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The mascara promises lashes that are defined, conditioned and full of volume but without clumps, and I was excited to see if it lived up to it's claims.</div>
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The mascara boasts an impressive 11ml of product, which from a quick browse of my (ridiculous) mascara stash, I could see is significantly higher than many other drugstore brands. </div>
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The colour of the mascara (001 Black) is a very deep, dark shade, and was not at all flaky.</div>
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I hope you guys found my review helpful! In any reviews I post on Challot I will always be honest and fair, I am not a professional make up artist or biased in any way, I will just give my personal opinion on the products, which most likely will be rave reviews haha!</div>
Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-21266714474370293372014-08-16T18:24:00.001+01:002014-08-16T18:24:11.092+01:00Porridge with Grapes, Sultanas and Cherries | Sain SaturdayI am not the healthiest person out there. In fact, I am actually quite <i>un</i>healthy. Not because I binge on junk food all the time, but because I don't eat and drink enough of the healthy stuff. Recently, what with holidays and lack-of-kitchen-itis, my eating habits really have hit a new low - the other day I ate an ENTIRE triangle of brie. On its own. By myself. I must be stopped.<br />
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So, I am embarking on a new series of blog posts called 'Sain Saturday' ('sain' means 'healthy' in French, and we all know how much <a href="http://challot.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-french-countryside-wanderlust.html" target="_blank">I love France</a>!) to try and encourage myself to eat a more varied and nourishing diet, and hopefully inspire some of you to do the same! I thought I'd start with a good old fashioned breakfast dish - it is the most important meal of the day, after all - so here is today's porridge with a few tasty extras.<br />
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I am usually a dedicated Demerara sugar and butter fan, so to experiment with different flavours was daunting but proved very very tasty!<br />
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I also added a drizzle of Lincolnshire honey (courtesy of my Grannie), but found that it contrasted with the sweet/sour taste of the cherries and that the natural sugars from the fruits were enough of a sweetener!<br />
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I really did enjoy having something healthy for a change, especially because I proved to myself that it is possible to still eat the things you usually do with a few little changes! I may have it again tomorrow!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-83028197761692155152014-08-16T01:56:00.000+01:002014-08-25T22:02:12.224+01:0027 Ways To Make Your Macaroni Cheese Cooler | Top Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love Macaroni Cheese. It is by far my favourite meal, and one of the few things I never tire of eating! At uni, it is a staple for my friends and I because it is so cheap to make, amazingly tasty as well as super filling. Because we ate it so much, we started to vary what we put in it to make it slightly healthier and more interesting. Here is a combination of our ideas, and some of my own to give the classic Macaroni Cheese a little something extra!</div>
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<span class="s1">1. Blue Cheese</span></div>
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<span class="s1">2. Red Leicester - this will give the sauce a deeper yellow colour, which I loved as a child!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">4. Mozzarella - this will give a very mild taste, so I would suggest mixing it with a stronger cheese, or adding it on top if you bake the macaroni in the oven</span></div>
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<span class="s1">5. ½ teaspoon of Marmite (it really enhances the flavour of the cheese, and as long as you don't go majorly overboard, doesn't taste at all like Marmite - take it from a Marmite hater!)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">6. Black pepper</span></div>
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<span class="s1">7. Crushed garlic</span></div>
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<span class="s1">8. Top it with breadcrumbs and bake it ‘till you make it (or until it’s golden brown)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">9. Basil - fresh is probably better</span></div>
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<span class="s1">10. Pesto - my favourites are Pesto Genovese and Sun-Dried Tomato</span></div>
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<span class="s1">11. Worcestershire Sauce - for a kick!</span></div>
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12. Leeks - fry/caramelise them first and then stir them in well so they’re evenly distributed</div>
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<span class="s1">13. Mushrooms</span></div>
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<span class="s1">14. Caramelised Red Onions</span></div>
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16. Broccoli</div>
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<span class="s1">17. Peas</span></div>
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<span class="s1">18. Tomatoes - sundried or fresh, either stirred through the pasta or used on top if you’re baking it</span></div>
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19. Peppers</div>
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22. Chicken</div>
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27. Pepperoni<br />
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Now get cooking! You can thank me later.<br />
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P.S. I love to make all the recipes that I post about, however we are currently getting our kitchen redone so I am without cooker (and have been for over two months now!). I was way too excited about this post to wait for it to be finished, but rest assured I will be posting pictures of all the macaroni I eat when that happy day arrives on <a href="https://twitter.com/challotblog" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/challotblog" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! All these pictures are from <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=macaroni%20cheese" target="_blank">this</a> Pinterest search.</div>
Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-89021932014340557512014-08-13T09:02:00.000+01:002014-08-13T09:03:25.416+01:00The French Countryside | Wanderlust WednesdayFor as long as I can remember I have adored France. The food, the architecture, the landscape: all of it. My mum studied French at university, so it was always an obvious place for us to go on holiday when we were younger and some of my earliest memories - learning to ride a bike with my dad and cycling straight into a raspberry bush as soon as he let go - are of the French countryside.<br />
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I've been travelling quite a bit recently, both around the world and round England, yet a small part of me is yearning to get back to the idyll of rural France. Places like Brittany have always held a very special place in my heart, I don't know if it's the different pace of life, the childhood memories, or the sheer beauty of it, but I want to get myself a bike, a baguette, a big wheel of brie and live in a field of lavender for a week. Maybe befriend some French cows.<br />
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Stick <a href="http://8tracks.com/indieharry/me-you-oui" target="_blank">this playlist</a> on, and take a look at all these pics of the beautiful French countryside, and try to fight the urge to run there immediately. (P.S. Please excuse the picture of Harry Styles, my friend and I have a theory that if you go down far enough on <a href="http://www.8tracks.com/" target="_blank">8tracks</a> you will inevitably find one related to him - this was the first playlist).<br />
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-85289667181744441342014-08-03T10:01:00.001+01:002014-08-25T22:03:03.723+01:00How To Fake A Tan On Holiday | Top TipsI'll hold my hands up now! I know I promised this post is LONG overdue, I have just been enjoying lying around doing nothing too much the past couple of days! Won't happen again (will probably happen again)!<br />
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Anyways, down to business.<br />
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Year round, if you want to, it is all too easy to achieve the desired 'sun-kissed glow' by using fake tan or tanning moisturisers. But when you're on holiday, how are you supposed to fake tan AND swim in the sea? It's such a clash of interests. If you're lucky and have naturally tanned or dark skin, or are one of those people who can be in the sun for five minutes and look bronzed, then you will have no trouble with this change. However, if you're like me and take a good while for your skin to get accustomed to the sun enough to tan, and even then only go a 'honey brown' at best - then these tips are for you.<br />
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Here's the tips that I abide by to fool people that I'm a lot more tanned than I actually am:<br />
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<b>1. <u>Work the neon</u></b><br />
Now I am just the latest in a looooong stream of people saying that neons and bright colours help you look more tanned, but we wouldn't all be saying it if it wasn't true, right? Whether it's your nails, bikini, flip flops, sunglasses - all neon is good neon when it comes to the illusion of the bronzed goddess.<br />
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<b> 2. <u>Steer clear of white</u></b><br />
...at least for the first couple of days, then go crazy with it! When you've got even a little tan, white will make it look a thousand times darker and deeper, however I find if I wear it before I've done a few days in the sunit only makes the fact that I'm quite pale more apparent! Instead go for brights or light pastels in the first few days.<br />
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<b>3. <u>Buy a tan assisting sun cream</u></b><br />
This tip will actually help you tan for real. My go to is the '<a href="http://shop.nivea.co.uk/protect-bronze-sun-spray-200ml.html" target="_blank">Nivea Protect & Bronze suncream</a>', which I have used since 2012. It contains no fake tan, just all the right ingredients to enable your skin to tan better than it ever has before. It really works for me!<br />
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<b>4. <u>Try not to wear too many dark colours</u></b><br />
This is almost the same tip as with wearing white, but in reverse. Dark colours, I find, drain my skin of any tan it may have got, so I try and steer clear of them for the first couple of days.<br />
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<b>5. <u>Slap some sunnies on and take a picture</u></b><br />
If worst comes to the worst and you really do not tan - First: put some sunnies on - everyone looks more tanned when you look at them in sunglasses, including you. Second: take a picture, up the contrast, slightly lower the shadow and a tanned goddess you will be (as far as anyone at home knows at least)! Work your skin in all its natural glory and celebrate the fact that you won't get wrinkles when you're older.<br />
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Well there you have it, my top tips for pretending your tan's better than it actually is, hope you enjoyed!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-92082551433333138472014-08-01T09:55:00.002+01:002014-08-01T09:55:35.738+01:00Let's Be Friends!Just a quick one to compensate for the lateness of the promised 'How to fake a tan on holiday' post (it will be up later tonight, I promise!). However, if you don't follow me on Instagram, you wouldn't have known that there was supposed to be a post at all, how tragic!<br />
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Hope to be seeing you soon!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-4760386257139029672014-07-31T10:46:00.000+01:002014-08-25T22:04:09.774+01:00The Hair Products I Wish I Had | Lust ListWho thinks they've got the most annoying hair in the world? *Waves both hands frantically in the hair, whilst jumping up and down screaming* My hair could give yours a run for its money. It's no secret to those who know me (I yarp on about it enough), my locks and I have some deep, deeeep issues!<br />
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I am forever trying to find the perfect hair product to combat the frizziness/moulting/breakage/ downright <i>fluffiness </i>that occurs on a daily basis. Sadly, as of yet, my searches have yielded little results. I absolutely love the products I've tried - I am an <a href="http://www.aussiehair.com/uk/" target="_blank">Aussie Miracle</a> fanatic, having tried almost all of what they've brought out and loved them all (apart from the Miracle Shine shampoo, that did not do wonders for me) and <a href="http://us.herbalessences.com/en-US/hair-care" target="_blank">Herbal Essences</a> and the <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/en-US/ProductFamily/Hair-Care/Frizz-Ease" target="_blank">John Frieda 'Frizz Ease' Collection</a> also get the thumbs up - but none of them seem to go any further than the others in improving the quality of my hair.</div>
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Naturally, I have come up with quite the list of products that given some time (and money!) I would love to try out! Here are a few of them:</div>
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<u><b>Bumble and bumble '<a href="http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/products/9192/Products/SurfCampaign/index.tmpl" target="_blank">The Surf Set</a>'</b></u></div>
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I have been lusting after this ever since I read '<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Craft-Louise-Teasdale/dp/1742707017" target="_blank">The Craft</a>' by <a href="http://www.louteasdale.com/" target="_blank">Lou Teasdale</a> - a brilliant book for anyone interested in experimenting with hair and beauty! I'm hoping this would combat the fluffiness of my hair by adding some much needed texture, and I also L O V E beachy-style hair, win win! Words cannot explain how much I want this set in my life.</div>
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<u><b>Aussie Miracle '<a href="http://www.aussiehair.com/uk/products/aussome-volume-text-con.php" target="_blank">Aussome Texturising Conditioning Gel Spray</a>'</b></u></div>
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I actually discovered this whilst I was looking at the Aussie website for this post, and am already lusting after it! I love post-washing sprays as I find that with a good one, the shampoo/conditioner you use can be immaterial as you get the same effect! You can probably tell I have a slight obsession with texture creating products at the moment!</div>
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<u><b>OGX '<a href="http://www.ogxhair.com/category-title/750" target="_blank">Thick and Full Biotin and Collagen</a>' Collection</b></u></div>
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I fell in love with this product when reading <a href="http://thesundaygirl.com/" target="_blank">The Sunday Girl</a>'s <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3186444315&group=0&frame_type=b&blog=3903947&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">recent post</a> on Biotin. I have tried other OGX products, and really liked them (I'm currently trialing their '<a href="http://www.ogxhair.com/category-title/27" target="_blank">Argan Oil of Morocco</a>' shampoo and conditioner - review up soon!) My hair is quite fine and extremely prone to breakage and from what she's written this collection could be my dream come true! Fingers crossed! (I've just looked at their entire list of products and I think I may have to buy it all!!)<br />
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We all know, and LOVE, Bridget Jones. There's something about her that just makes every woman feel happier, because she gets the struggle that is just being a girl! I am a tad late to the party on this, the third 'diary', as I was worried it would ruin her for me. How could Mark Darcy, the love of Bridget's life, the man who gave hope to millions of women worldwide that there was someone who would "like you very much. Just the way you are." not be in the book? Wait, no, not just 'not in the book', but not in Bridget's life anymore? *Sobbing*. HOW COULD IT POSSIBLY WORK WITHOUT HIM? These were all my emotions when I read an interview with Fielding about the release of '<i>Mad about The Boy</i>'.<br />
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But then I read the book, and it is wonderful. Perfect, even. Bridget is back and at her absolute finest! Jones/Darcy is now 35 (51) and struggling to cope with technology, being a single mother, being a woman, dating, work, grief, and power mothers at school, creating a novel that is soul-crushingly sad, rib-splitingly hilarious and above all genuinely moving and heartwarming. Even though I had an inkling it would end the way I thought it would, this is no way lessened my enjoyment of the book and it was still a far better ending than I had imagined anyway! I feel like I could read it again and still laugh (out loud) as much as I did the first time, and I finished it sixteen hours ago!<br />
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The beauty of the book, and Bridget, is that Fielding has this power of expressing every crazy, ridiculous part of being a woman in the modern day in a way that is so hilariously true, that you can't help but fall in love with it. I really heart Bridget.<br />
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Star Rating /5: <b>4.5</b> stars (I'm still a teensy weensy bit emotionally crushed that Mark wasn't in it.)<br />
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Have any of you guys read any new books that you've loved/not loved so much recently? I'm off to find myself a new one, hopefully it will be as good as this one!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-5600462116905856172014-07-27T22:58:00.001+01:002014-07-28T09:40:42.229+01:00Summer Is Not My Most Attractive Season | Digital Diary<div class="p1">
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-74409751214238825382014-07-26T21:31:00.001+01:002014-08-16T15:36:59.953+01:00Gillette Venus Spa Breeze Razor | Beauty Must-Have<div class="p1">
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<span class="s1">The razor head is surrounded by two strips of lubricating solid soap like substance, which lathers when it comes into contact with water, meaning you don’t have to use any shaving soap or shower gel, hurrah! This helps it glide over your skin, giving you the smoothest shave of your entire life. If you’re worried about the quality of the shave, don’t! I am yet to find a razor that gives such a close shave, or leaves my skin feeling as silky smooth as this one does, and all without cuts! Another brilliant power of this, the queen of razors, is that it almost negates the use of moisturiser! I VERY rarely bother to moisturise my legs post-shave (a beauty cardinal sin, I know), and have found other razors leave my skin feeling all scaly, but I have never experienced this problem with the Venus Spa Breeze one. And finally, the ‘white tea’ smell. Argh, it just smells so good!</span></div>
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-37614514173904822982014-07-25T10:41:00.000+01:002014-08-16T16:46:46.551+01:00Holiday Beauty (not so) Essentials | Panic PackingI am getting on a plane to Turkey at quarter past four today, and I am still yet to pack, obviously. Seeing as I still have loads of time (haha) before I have to leave, I thought I'd quickly share with you what make up/beauty items I am taking with me - even though I normally give up wearing make up about twenty minutes after arriving (I overpack, it's a disease).<br />
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Rimmel London 'Wake Me Up' Concealer in Soft Beige</div>
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Rimmel London 'Exaggerate' Eye Liner in 001 100% Black</div>
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Bourjois 'Color Boost' Glossy Finish Lipstick in 01 Red Sunrise</div>
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Bourjois 'Rouge Edition Velvet' Liquid Lipstick in 05 Olé flamingo!</div>
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Rimmel London 'Moisture Renew' Lipstick in 200 Latino</div>
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Maybelline New York 'the Mega Plush Volum' Express' Mascara in Very Black</div>
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-77486194859616694022014-07-25T09:40:00.001+01:002014-08-25T22:06:14.408+01:00Top 10 Things To Do | Budapest<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's the final Budapest post! This time, it's my list of favourite things we did when we were there, hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">If you only visit one bar in your entire life, make it Szimpla (I'm probably exaggerating how good it is <i>slightly</i>, but it is THAT amazing). One of Budapest's ruin bars, and named as The Lonely Planet's 3rd best bar in the world, it is one of those places that just can't be done justice in pictures or words. There are speciality cocktails, a maze of different rooms and levels, graffiti and awesome decoration everywhere, a stage, a food booth and even a leaflet of Szimpla's Guide to Budapest! Ahhhh, I want to go back so badly!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">Asides from Szimpla, there are many other great destinations, two others I visited whilst I was there were Kèkló, the self-proclaimed "coolest bar ever", and a club called Instant (it has the most insane house music room in the basement, but if you're scared of a little (a lot) of sweat, it may not be right for you!) The Budapest nightlife really does have something to offer everyone!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">We visited Széchenyi Fürdõ, the biggest bath house in Budapest, which is located at the end of Andrássy Avenue near Hõsok Tere. There was a huge selection of baths, including two outdoor pools (hot and cold), heated and non-heated indoor pools, rapids (inside and out), steam rooms, different temperature saunas (we accidentally went in the hottest one, which was 60-80 degrees, I felt like my insides were on fire) and hot tubs. It was heaven!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">The Eye was located in our favourite park, to the right of St Stephen's. We saved going on it till the final evening, and I really would recommend doing this for the beautiful view you get of Budapest at night. It was under 2000 HUF, and you get at least three trips round - great value for money!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bread rolls; salted bread (we thought it was sugar); two HUGE purple apples; Hungarian cheese<br />
(delicious but salty); mineral water from a fountain; children's chocolate animal biscuits.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gulyás leves! In English 'goulash', it is supposed to be a soup, not a stew, and I really miss it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seeded and non-seeded scallop shaped bread; cheese baguette; brie; pâté; mineral water from one of the fountains;<br />
coconut chocolate bar (delicious) and a truffle chocolate bar (tasted so strongly of the Hungarin rum Palinka that I<br />
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is a Hungarian dish that you definitely have to try! We found ours at the Great Market Hall.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our final meal! Ella had a spicy sausage casserole and I had pasta with 'fat bacon' (fried bacon<br />
fat) and Hungarian cottage cheese - it was a lot nicer than it sounds, but quite heavy! The bread<br />
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-15849563407025404392014-07-24T20:11:00.001+01:002014-08-25T22:08:58.227+01:00Top 10 Things To See | Budapest<div class="p1">
As promised, here is my first Budapest post! It really is a fantastic city, and here are some of my favourite things that I got to see. (N.B. This list is my no means exhaustive, we only had four full days to explore!)</div>
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<b>1. <u>Szent István Bazilika (St Stephen’s Basilica)</u></b><span class="s1"></span></div>
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<span class="s2">This is the largest (and in my opinion, most beautiful) church in Budapest. It’s dome is 96 metres high, the same height as the one on the Parliament building, and it sits proudly almost opposite the Chain Bridge. It is hands down my favourite building in all of Budapest.</span></div>
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<span class="s2">This island sits in the middle of the Duna, the river which separates the two sides of the city, Buda and Pest (I find the fact that the two different sides are called this a bit too funny). It is a beautiful expanse of sculpted green parkland with flowers, trees and shrubbery everywhere, and beautiful views of the city on either side.</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><b>3. <u>Halászbástya (Fisherman’s Bastion)</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="s2">On the Buda side of the city, Fisherman’s Bastion really is gorgeous. The cream-white walls and pillars and fantastical curving buildings, coupled with the fantastic view you get of Pest, prove it to be a photographers dream.</span></div>
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<span class="s2">You may have seen a picture of this on my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/challotblog" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Heroes Square is a little way out of the centre of Budapest, at the very end of Andrássy Avenue, but is very much worth the walk. Built in 1900 to celebrate the 1000 year anniversary of the seven Magyar tribes arriving in the area of now-Hungary, it is a Unesco Heritage Site, and also boats the Palace of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts.</span></div>
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I hope you're all feeling a major urge to jump on the next plane to Budapest, I know I am! Thanks for reading and happy travelling!</div>
Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-35999413429370717442014-07-23T18:37:00.000+01:002014-08-25T22:09:46.064+01:00Surviving Travel Torture | Top TipsAs most of you will probably know, I have been travelling around a lot recently. Because of this, I have spent quite a bit of time on public transport, with all the joys and pitfalls that it brings! So I thought I'd come up with a list of my top tips that have helped me survive the last ten days.<br />
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<b>1. <u>Beat the boredom!</u></b><br />
Always try to make sure you have at least two things that you can use to occupy yourself whilst travelling. I say two because if you, like me, get bored of one thing quite quickly, then you're going to need all the options you can get! Personally, I like to make sure I have my phone and headphones on me, so I can listen to music or tweet about all the fun I'm having (hahaha), and I make sure I have a book or magazine as well. Recently, I've also been carrying a notepad around with me, which comes in handy if I want to jot anything down.<br />
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<b>2. <u>Always, ALWAYS bring an extra layer</u></b><br />
I know what you're all thinking: "I'm going somewhere hot, why would I need a jumper?" The important word in the question is "going" - you're not quite there yet! I always without fail have a jumper or a hoodie with me when I travel, especially on planes, because they are so useful! They can keep you warm if you're waiting around, be makeshift pillows if you fancy a sleep and be used to tie handbags to suitcases so you don't have to carry everything at once. Trust me, they're worth sacrificing a little bit of hand luggage room!<br />
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<b>3. <u>Know your route</u></b><br />
I seem to have the very worst luck with trains - on almost every journey something goes wrong, most of the time because of me! To try to reduce disasters, I make sure I know the route my train will take. Unless you are going from one big train station to another, you will most likely have at least one change over, and that change over is not always necessarily where your train terminates. It is always useful to know where your train actually stops, to prevent the on platform confusion when the board says your train is going to Nottingham but you need to go to Birmingham New Street! I would suggest using the Trainline app 'Live departures' section for on-the-go confirmation.<br />
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When I'm doing a long train journey with lots of change overs, I sometimes realise that I've been travelling for hours without eating or drinking. Sitting down for long periods of time can mean you don't feel hungry, and having to rush from one train to another with two minutes to spare doesn't give you any time at all to buy anything even if you did fancy it. Because of this, I try to make sure I bring snacks and a water bottle, so I can eat if I want to (always) and also save money on pricey station food! This also works for airplane delays. In most cases you are allowed to take some packaged food through security, and by taking an empty water bottle you can fill it up when you have passed through.<br />
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<b>6. <u>Have a place for the important things</u></b><br />
Nothing is worse than the panic of thinking you've lost your passport or tickets! I am absolutely awful at organisation, and to top it off have a memory like a sieve, which has led to me forgetting tickets and passports everywhere (including the toilets of Luton airport). Therefore, it is 100% necessary that I have a place for all my 'can't get there without it' items. Whether it be an inside pocket of your bag, or a slot in your purse, have a place where you consistently put your important things - it saves a lot of stress!<br />
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Overall, my number one tip would be 'Expect the best, but prepare for the worst'. It my seem a bit morbid, but I'd much rather be prepared when away from home than caught short, wouldn't you?<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my list of travelling tips, if you've got any more ideas please comment and let me know! Much more regular posts from now on I promise, so keep checking back! Thanks for reading, and happy travelling!<br />
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-76517986178874516692014-07-20T10:10:00.001+01:002014-08-16T16:54:44.855+01:00Edible Bouquet | BudapestFor those of you who don't follow me on Instagram, I have been living it up in the beautify city of Budapest in Hungary since Monday! It was the most amazing holiday, and while you'll have to wait for the many, many posts about it until I am reunited with my laptop, I thought I would quickly share a cheeky preview of one of the wonderful things I enjoyed whilst there with you.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">These wonderful creations were from a little shop called Gelarto Rosa <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(even the name is on point)</span>, and it was on a road just to the right of St Stephen's Basilica - the perfect location. We had one everyday and they really were as delicious as they look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The variety of flavours were the stuff of dreams, and they even offered lactose and sugar free varieties! In order of the photos above I had: Forest Fruits and Rhubarb and Elderflower (both sorbet); Mint (ice cream) and Raspberry (sorbet); </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Oreo and White Chocolate and Lavender (both ice cream); M</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ango (sorbet), Yoghurt (ice cream) and Lemon and Basil (sorbet). FLAVOUR SENSATIONS! I am so upset I can't go and get one this second!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">That's all for now as I'm off to get a train from Ascot to Bath to do some more sightseeing, more Budapest blog posts soon I promise! Have you been eating anything fantastic recently, or been exploring somewhere exciting? </span></div>
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654483447109006103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516492695675524405.post-29139579950516102352014-07-11T02:00:00.003+01:002014-08-16T16:55:05.779+01:00Sandwiches, Spending and Screaming | A Day in ManchesterIt's my first blog post, and a long one at that!<br />
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I go to university in Norwich, which is pretty much the geographical polar-opposite to where I normally live, Cheshire. As a result of this, the large majority of students are from down south, and haven't ever ventured into the 'wilderness' of the North. Basically, this means many have no idea where/what Cheshire is, which makes meeting new people incredibly awkward as I try and create an invisible air map of the UK, with very little geographical knowledge, and point somewhere high. After the first two days of Freshers, I decided enough was enough, and came up with the much shorter answer of "near Manchester".<br />
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The truth is, while I do live about forty minutes from my fake hometown, I could probably count the times I've actually been there on both hands! On Monday, however, I decided to venture up and visit a fellow UEA Northener after realising we really couldn't stand any more seconds apart (there was a lot of screaming, running, and jumping on the spot - people stared, we didn't care).<br />
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The day was absolutely amazing, for obvious reasons, but one feeling that I couldn't escape was that of my genuine love for Manchester. It is such a unique and diverse city, around every corner you can find something new and exciting, whether it's a weird and wonderful café, or beautiful street art.<br />
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Part of what makes the city so great is what is actually has to offer - it is one of the most culturally electic urban areas in the UK, has not one, but TWO football teams (let's not go into which one is the best), and, in my opinion, is definitely up there as far as shopping destinations go!<br />
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If you're up for the traditional shopping experience, head to the city centre, the <a href="https://www.manchesterarndale.com/" target="_blank">Arndale </a>or the <a href="http://intu.co.uk/traffordcentre" target="_blank">Trafford Centre</a>, there is everything you could ask for and more, including the biggest <i>Boots</i> I have ever seen! However, if you're looking for a more alternative/interesting visit, look no further than <a href="http://www.afflecks.com/" target="_blank">Afflecks Palace</a> (pictured above). There aren't enough words to sum up everything that goes on under their roof, but I want to be a part of all of it! Unparalleled levels of restraint had to be had in order to stop ourselves from buying them out of postcards and beads, however I did break down and purchase a little co-ord (they did student discount, it had to be done). It's a place you have to visit at least once in your lifetime, and once you have done, you'll never want to leave!</div>
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Any trip to anywhere would not be complete without sampling the local cuisine, and this excursion was no different. After spending around half an hour trying to locate the cheapest deal for the tastiest food, we settled for <a href="http://superstore-manchester.co.uk/" target="_blank">Superstore</a>, which is part Grocer, part Kitchen. We weren't expecting much from a specials menu that cost only £4.50 for pretty extravagant sounding sandwiches, but we were extremely surprised. Superstore is just the right mix of minimalist and efficient, yet still with a little weird edge that made it a throughly interesting place to sit down for lunch. In short, it was really really cool.<br />
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Myself and Emma both indulged ourselves and had the 'Peppered flat iron steak with onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese on ciabatta', and I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I have had in a restaurant for a very long time. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it. 5 billion stars. Yum.</div>
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Hopefully I haven't bored you all too much with the 'I LOVE MANCHESTER' gushing, but seriously, if you have any opportunity to spend a day - or longer - there, take it! I had such a great day and will be making my way back as soon as I have the chance, even if it only is to 'pop' into Afflecks and buy the gorgeous oversized checked shirt that's been haunting my dreams!<br />
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Have you guys been on any day trips recently? If you have please leave a comment below so I can see where else I need to explore!<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
Challot :) xx<br />
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