Ovation of the Seas 2016 Royal Caribbean Cruise

So, on April the 22nd my family and I made the LONG trip to Southampton to board one of Royal Caribbean's newest ships, the Ovation of the Seas. The ship, at the time, was the biggest until the newer Harmony of the Seas sailed last week. I haven't been on a cruise before so I didn't really know what to expect, and I haven't been abroad for many years. However, the ship met my expectations and more. It was astounding, and I truly believe that you could, as Royal Caribbean claim, never get bored on it. The ship itself was humongous! The food was amazing, and the entertainment every night was brilliant. I couldn't really fault the experience in any way, apart from the fact that I have most definitely gained several pounds from the food. The staff were all friendly and the ship was impeccably clean. I definitely want to cruise again, and will hopefully do so in the future! 

Photo taken from the Royal Caribbean website. 

This was a Sea Pass card which allowed you to buy things onboard the ship.

A steak in one of the complimentary restaurants 'American Icon Grille'

Photo taken in 'the Grande' restaurant, it was reminiscent I felt of the Titanic. Take from that what you like.

My Nanna and Mum.

The theatre.

They had dodgems, on a ship?!

American Icon Grille.

American Icon Grille.

Saving the best until last.. I found Sephora in France!

I would definitely recommend a Royal Caribbean cruise! Feel free to leave any comments.

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FEBRUARY BIRCHBOX 2016

I had a 50% code for Birchbox due to being a student from UniDays so decided to re-subscribe to Birchbox for the month as their February box looked fab! If you don't know what Birchbox is, it is a monthly beauty subscription box where you receive 5/6 samples/full size products. It's a fun way to discover new products without paying the full price, try before you buy! This was the box this month and what was inside.

Inside my box I received a full size Spectrum Tapered Finishing brush, the Doux Me Comforting Scrub Mask, the Loc Shadow Stick in I think shade champagne, Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect and the Cochine body lotion. I loved all of these products and thought that they were superb! I particularly love the Spectrum brush and will definitely be investing in the others that are available. The scrub mask lived up to its name and was definitely comforting and I've been wearing the bobble ever since I opened the box!

I would definitely reccommend signing up to Birchbox, and you can sign up at www.birchbox.co.uk, and if you're a member of UniDays you can get 50% of your first box!

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RETURNING TO UNI

RETURNING TO UNI

This post is slightly late and a bit different to what I normally write but I really wanted to write a post about this so here we go! So, I returned to university on the 31st January to start my next semester. I really struggle going back to uni and find it so difficult living away from home so I try and make going back as nice as it can possibly be by buying nice things to make my time there as good as it can be.

This was actually a Christmas present from my Nanna and Grandad. I absolutely love Yankee Candles and think they make a room so much more homely and give a great ambiance. I haven't tried the Black Cherry one just yet but love the smell. I always have a Yankee Candle in my room, and have nearly used up all of the Season of Peace one. 

I bought these notebooks from Wilkinsons, as I needed 3 new ones as I do 3 different modules per semester. I love the designs of these and they weren't very costly as some similar journal style notebooks can be. They were from the Botanica range which can be found HERE!

 

I obviously had to take my bag of goodies back with me! I filled my Soap and Glory toiletries bag that I bought before Christmas with all my new toiletries from Christmas. I'm pretty much set for the rest of the year now.

And finally, it wouldn't be uni unless I had to buy a ton of new books that I have to read. I study English Literature so have to read a lot of books each semester.

Hope you enjoyed this post, has anyone else just gone back to uni? Feel free to leave any comments.

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GRWM: DATE NIGHT

GRWM: DATE NIGHT

My previous GRWM post was very popular so I decided I would do another but this time for a date night look that I did last night. Below is a picture of all of the different products that I used to create the look. 

I began by prepping my skin with the Simple Kind to Skin Light Moisturiser and then began creating my base. To create my base I mixed Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with the Seventeen Wow! Primer {I reviewed this product in a previous post, you can find it HERE!}. 

This is my skin bare with just some Vaseline on my lips and the Simple Moisturiser.

I then used the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer to conceal underneath my eyes and the blemishes and spots that I had, and finished this with the Mac Studio Fix Powder. Following this, I applied some light contouring using Hoola by Benefit and then highlighted with Lightscapade by Mac. I finished my base of with a flush of colour to my cheeks and used Pink Rose in the Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush.

I then moved onto my brows... for my brows I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomrade in colour Blonde, and set them with Benefit's Gimme Brow. I highlighted underneath them with Benefit's High Beam.

I then moved onto my eyes. For my eyes I used the Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara for one coat, and then used the Mac Fluidline to create my winged eyeliner. I then used the Maybelline 24hr Tattoo in shade Pink Gold, followed by a shadow Platinum from the Smashbox Shapematters Palette. To finish the look, I added another coat of mascara but this time with the Soap and Glory Thick and Fast.

I finished my look with Mac's Plumful lipstick.. and here is the finished look.

For this date night, we went out to a local restaurant. This is what the food looked like... (the most important part).

Thankyou for reading, as usual feel free to leave any comments. If you would like any in depth reviews of the products I have featured let me know!

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TMI Tag Blog 50 Questions

TMI Tag Blog 50 Questions

Okay, so on my blog I posted a poll of what people wanted to see as my next post and the most popular answer was an about me post. I thought it would be much more entertaining if I answered the 50 TMI questions instead of writing a few paragraphs so here you go!

1: What are you wearing? I'm currently wear mis-matched pyjamas, (I'm sorry Mum, you will kill me for this)
2: Ever been in love? I currently am!
3: Ever had a terrible breakup? No
4: How tall are you? 5ft 2 (I am so short)
5: How much do you weigh? This depresses me.
6: Any tattoos? Nope!
7: Any piercings? 3 (double sets on my ears and tragus)
8: OTP? I had to google what this meant... but probably Tate and Violet from AHS.
9: Favorite show? American Horror Story is bae. If you haven't watched it go watch it seriously.
10: Favorite bands? Catfish and the Bottlemen/ Arctic Monkeys
11: Something you miss? My Nanna.
12: Favorite song? I'm currently listening to 'Ain't Nobody Like You' by Sincere on repeat 
13: How old are you? 19, so old and gradually getting even older...
14: Zodiac sign? Gemini, I'm a June baby!
15: Quality you look for in a partner? Honesty
16: Favorite Quote? Keep your eye on the prize
17: Favorite actor? Evan Peters is also bae.
18: Favorite color? Pink
19: Loud music or soft? Loud
20: Where do you go when you’re sad? My bedroom?
21: How long does it take you to shower? 10 minutes, I'm pacey.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Around 40 minutes on a good day
23: Ever been in a physical fight? No
24: Turn on? Chivalry
25: Turn off? Arrogance
26: The reason I joined YouTube? N/A
27: Fears? Heights 
28: Last thing that made you cry? Probably something on TV
29: Last time you said you loved someone? Today
30: Meaning behind your YouTube Name? N/A
31: Last book you read? I have to read like everyday with studying English Lit, so I think it was actually the Buddha of Suburbia (I recommend it)
32: The book you’re currently reading? Dubliners by James Joyce unfortuantely
33: Last show you watched? Pretty Little Liars (I watched the newest episode tonight)
34: Last person you talked to? My boyfriend 
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? He's my annoying boyfriend
36: Favorite food? KFC!
37: Place you want to visit? America, in particular Florida.
38: Last place you were? Leeds
39: Do you have a crush? I have a boyfriend...so I guess him
40: Last time you kissed someone? Earlier- I kissed my Mum, I'm cute I know.
41: Last time you were insulted? Daily
42: Favorite flavor of sweet? Strawberry
43: What instruments do you play?? I used to play keyboard when I was young but quit!
44: Favorite piece of jewelry? My engraved necklace
45: Last sport you played? I don't play sport, I prefer only movements that require little to none effort
46: Last song you sang?  'Ain't Nobody Like You' by Sincere 
47: Favorite chat up line? hahahaha no
48: Have you ever used it? no
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? Today!
50: Who should answer these questions next? My friend Corey-Jaye on her blog :)


Thanks for reading guys.... any comments feel free to leave below!!!

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