Aidan ordered a Steak and Chips and I opted for the Buttermilk Chicken with Fries. Our cutlery was brought to our table, greeted by the lovely manager and our meals arrived swiftly. I suppose that was probably because of the time of day but nonetheless, the timing was impressive. To share, we also decided to get some ciabatta bread with olive oil and balsamic - this is one of my favourite starters/sides ever. Whenever we venture to Italian restaurants, I will 100% get bread for starters...The meals were presented in a rustic way - the fries in a blue-rimmed cup and the bread on a wooden plate. I literally loved the vibes of the restaurant from interior design to the delicious meals - it felt like we were eating in a quirky hidden cafe down a side street in London (I must say I was very disappointed when we left...it literally felt like we weren't in my home location at all). Finally, we ordered a refreshing glass of drink each - I went for the Sherbet Lemonade and Aidan went for the Watermelon Iced Tea. After trying them both, I was pleasantly surprised - the drinks were cool and refreshing. The sun kindly popped its head up this day so it was nice to have a cooling drink whilst indulging in our food. My sherbet lemonade was very tangy and it made my cheeks go funny - you know what I mean, right? Overall, a great experience, a lovely getaway from school and I cannot wait to spend many more lunches here in the future.

Where is your favourite place to eat lunch? What is your favourite meal?

Lots of love

Wall Art

Finally, who doesn't love a sassy quote to pop into a photo to lighten the mood? If you're looking for affordable wall art that will make you laugh, smile or simply for the aesthetic, then I definitely recommend checking out Coconut Lane's range of products. I have a 20% discount code banner on the side of my blog page over there if you're interested >>>>

Instead of popping the wall art onto my actual wall, I decided to frame it in this very baroque-styled frame and leave it lying on my makeup desk. I think this looks gorgeous but still has that bit of sass. I also love Beyonce so this wall art is favourite.

What are you favourite blogger props? 

Lots of love

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This post is not in collaboration with any of the brands mentioned. All opinions are honest and my own.

Miss Dior

My go-to perfume of all time is Miss Dior. A light scent with various floral tones to make you feel super girly and in the best mood ever. I don't know why but this seriously lifts my mood whenever I spray it and really gets me ready for the day. I'm also a huge lover for packaging as you may have guessed and cannot help but crush over the adorable large bow that sits on the bottle. A very classic, elegant and feminine bottle to make you feel as girly as ever. As the scent deepens throughout the day, there is an underlying musky smell that makes me super sleepy. I love how the aroma changes throughout the day leaving several scents as you move from room to room. If you are a girly girl like me, this scent is definitely for you!

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

After wearing nude lipsticks over the last couple of months, I've decided to venture back into my darker lip colour wardrobe. I completely forgot how much these two colours meant to me (it's not that deep...) and have been using them over the last two weeks. First and foremost is the Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in the shade Mysterious Red. My favourite thing about this Nars lip collection is the style of the product - I love the pencil crayon packaging, how the colour is displayed on the end and how easy they've made it to apply the product to your lips. Similar to a lip liner, this pencil allows you to load on the colour in seconds, leaving a rich, deep-toned rouge on the lips. I definitely recommend swatching these lip pencils in store and finding the colour perfect for you...you will not regret it. The range is full of beautiful colours that I'm planning on getting my hands on very soon.

Mac Matte Lipstick

Mac is a brand favourite of many in the beauty blogger world. There lipsticks for me are the products I repeatedly go back and buy - the longevity is longer than the majority of brands I've tried, the pigmentation is high and the range of colours is incredible. Still sticking with the theme of bolder colours, I have decided to throw this beauty into my makeup bag. I always hold back with this colour but I'm feeling confident about wearing this throughout the warmer months. I certainly know I will be taking it with me to Mexico in July, for sure! The shade I'm lusting over is - Lady Danger - a bright, warm-toned orange that definitely makes a statement. I cannot wait to have sunkissed skin and to wear this in the evening with a white playsuit - I think that colour combination would look stunning.

Revlon Lash Potion

When it comes to mascaras, I always find that the ones from the drugstore are always better, or if not the same, as double-triple priced highend ones. Therefore, I happily stick to the good ol' drugstore mascaras if I'm ever in need of a new one. After hunting for years, I have found the ultimate mascara that does the two main things us girls want - length and volume. Revlon's Lash Potion is housed in the funkiest metallic packaging with a long sturdy mascara wand. The product applies thick (voluminous, not lumpy) and evenly along the lashes to achieve the desired full, extended effect. If you are looking for a cheap mascara that does it all, then this one is definitely for you. It is even waterproof, which is a massive bonus for me - I hate when mascara runs down my face in the middle of day!

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Last but definitely not least is a new addition to my favourite beauties of all time. Dermalogica have been a company I have been intimately introduced to this year. I have created a strong bond with the brand and absolutely adore their products. One of my favourites from their skin saviours is this Special Cleansing Lotion. The cooling, gel-like formula soothes the skin and lifts makeup off the face with ease. No more tugging your makeup off with a dry makeup wipe, this beautiful lotion moisturizes and hydrates the skin whilst cleansing the pores and working its way into your complexion's deepest layer. I have noticed the biggest difference within my skin since using these products and it is definitely down to them. If you have a bit more money to spare on skincare products, I recommend investing in something from Dermalogica's range. You can even get a free skin mapping appointment to see which products would suit your skin best with advice from a specialist!

What are the products you cannot live without? Do we have any in common?

Lots of love

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This post is not in collaboration with any of the brands mentioned; as always, all opinions are honest and my own.

Makeup brushes are an absolute necessity for a beauty blogger or beauty lover in general. I literally cannot imagine my life without makeup brushes, applicators or anything that helps getting the product to apply evenly to my face. Thinking back to the days where I used to slap on a overwhelming scoop of Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse with my bare fingers makes me quiver...Since the day I picked up a beauty blender, I haven't gone back. Brushes are a makeup lovers tool to achieve your desired look and I cannot think of anything better than discovering new brushes that significantly impact my makeup application. Makeup brushes seriously make a difference to the result a product looks on your face, trust me!

So Eco, as the name suggests, are a company that have created a beautiful range of eco-friendly makeup brushes that have been 100% ethically and responsibly sourced. Due to the negativity within the media regarding excessive packaging, So Eco have considered waste reduction targets and environmental legacy to ensure customers, and the media, are satisfied with the housing of their products. Everything about this brand is intriguing and quite frankly, impressive, so I was very excited to see if the arrival of the brushes meeted the expectations I had built up in my head.

In terms of packaging, the products arrived housed in materials that just screamed spring. The greens, peaches and white are a great colour combination and scheme that hand-in-hand coincides with what the company stands for. I love how fresh green and white look together and think the packaging really enhances what So Eco are all about. When discussing the brushes aesthetic, I absolutely adore the wooden, bamboo handle and how the rose gold hardware complements it completely. The bristles are soft and have a slight ombre effect; the company chose to have darker bristles at the tip of the brush to allow the artist to see how much product is on applicator - clever and convenient idea!

Foundation Brush

Foundation brushes are not something I tend to opt for since my discovery of the beloved beauty blenders and complexion sponges. However, I used to use them once I began getting into brushes back in the day; therefore, I was super excited to try one out again and see how I got on with it. The bristles were dense, collecting a lot of the product and helping to spread it evenly over my face. Even distribution of product is essential when applying base makeup so the smooth application the brush allowed was impressive. I found it very difficult to blend with this brush, although I works wonders for application and making sure the product hits all the smaller crevices of your complexion (around the nose area etc). Therefore, I'd suggest using this brush to apply the foundation and going in with the complexion sponge I'm about to talk about in a minute to ease the blending process.

Eyeliner Brush

For eyeliner, I tend to use products that have a built in applicator where the product bleeds through the tip, like my well-loved L'Oreal Super Liner. However, when I have the time, I love to delve into my gel liner collection and have a play around with them. I think gel liner makes eye looks so much more dramatic, as they are usually more pigmented than already-embedded liner pens. This brush impressed me the most of the three as the bristles were so densely packed that it picked up the right amount of product for application. The product glided onto my eye lid with ease, not dragging in the slightest, and allowed me to create a slick wing without too much trouble. I definitely recommend this brush for someone who struggles with application of winged liner as the shape and flexibility of the brush made creating a slick wing so much easier.

Beauty Blender

Finally, So Eco's Complexion Sponge. As you all know by now, beauty blender sponges are my saviour when it comes to base makeup. I am obsessed with the finish of my foundation and concealer after blending in my makeup with this sponge. With a hint of water and a squeeze, the product applies onto my face leaving a thin, evenly distributed coat of foundation over my complexion. A lot of 'beauty blender' inspired sponges are tough but this one is super spongey and soft. Applying product doesn't irritate or scrape my face, which is always a bonus! If you're a liquid foundation girl, like myself, I highly recommend picking one of these god-sends up as they are only £6 and work just the same as a Real Technique's complexion sponge or even a beauty blender! 

What are your favourite makeup brushes? Do you prefer applying foundation with a sponge or brush? 

Lots of love

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This post is in collaboration with So Eco; however, as always, opinions are honest and my own.