I go to the theatre quite a lot!  I’d chose the theatre over the cinema or watching TV at home anytime.  The theatre forces me to switch off and pay attention in a way I struggle to at home and I just love watching live performances.  The reaction I get when I talk about going […]

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2017 was the year of travel for me, I explored the UK and Europe in a way I never had before and left pieces of my heart in places all around the world.  If you’ve read my rravel roundup from the first half of the year you’ll have read that I’d already visited 14 places […]

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I know the title of this post seems a little clickbait-y but I swear it’s 100% true, I still can’t really believe it myself! I did actually get a return trip to France for just 50p! I have a bit of a reputation these days for sniffing out bargain travel deals, it’s served me well […]

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Amsterdam has been at the top of my travel wish list for a few years now.  It seems to have picked up in popularity recently as a destination with more to offer then what it’s old seedy reputation retained; I wanted to go and explore the beautiful architecture, food and culture.  So when Cheapflights contacted […]

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London is famous for its worldly cuisines. You can go to any part of the city and expect to find anything from Japanese, to Lebanese and countless more.  Yet often when I am rushing for a train I find myself grabbing yet another Pret sandwich, it’s familiarity and speed wins out against my culinary frustrations. […]

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Travelling can be expensive, but you can see the world without breaking the bank if you catch the right deals and offers.  I recently spent a weekend in Edinburgh and managed to get my return travel from London and accommodation for under £100.  Here’s how I spent a weekend in Edinburgh for under £100: Travelling […]

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We weren’t told much about the Beauty Blogger’s Secrets party before hand, it was purposely kept a surprise, we were given a hint of what was to come though when we were told that we needed something white or neon to wear for the evening. Now, I don’t own anything white or neon, so the hunt was on!  You’d […]

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Tiger is one my favourite London finds.  Not that they are exclusive to London mind, but that’s where I first across them.  Walking past the windows filled with colourful homeware, I had assumed it was a shop similar to the kind there used to be in Lincoln, filled with overpriced designer products.  That was until […]

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If there’s something you may have gathered about me by now it’s that I have some really Yorkshire pride!  Being from Yorkshire has always felt like more than just a fact, it’s an identity, and there are some really good reasons for it.  My dad has always said Yorkshire is God’s county and although I […]

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Now, as much as I adore true vintage, it’s not always the best or most practical for everyday wear.  I also love reproduction vintage, but unfortunately these often aren’t the cheapest options.  If you look to the high street you can often be surprised at what you can pick up, there’s usually a few key […]

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