I'v Graduated! What's Next?

Hello Lovlies! 

Long time no see I know! I Cant believe where this summer has gone, so much has been happening so I thought id fill you guys in on what new with me and my future plans!

So the big news and a huge relief for me is that iv GRADUATED!! After 3 wonderful and stressful years I now have a BA Honours Degree in Dance Practices! For those of you who don't I studied at Liverpool John Moores University and as much as I loved my time studying there, I was very relieved to be putting on my cap and gown. I am thinking of maybe writing up some university related posts's, so If you have any questions please let me know.

(How every dance student has to take their graduation picture!)

So whats next for me? 

(Who knowns!?)

Career 

My aim for my first year as a graduate is to honestly try as many different jobs in the arts industry as possible to see what I enjoy the most. I didn't want to rush my decision into going back to university to do my Masters or PGDE, I wanted to find an area that I love and then build upon that. Currently I have a couple opportunities lined up teaching classes in Primary Schools and within Dance Schools so as long as I enjoy what Im doing that will do me for now!. Plus I felt like I personally needed a bit of time away from the text books for my own sake.

Blogging

Since I'm going to have a lot more free time on my hands (hopefully), I really want to get back into blogging full time as it is something that I really enjoy!. I finally got my MacBook fixed so it doesn't take what feel like hours to type on sentence!. Iv met some really inspirations bloggers lately and I hope one day I can inspire others! Watch this space!.

Photography 

I have always loved taking photos and capturing the moment within an image. Whilst in University I had the opportunity to take a lot of dance photos for fellow course members to build up their portfolios and I just loved the whole process of taking the image to editing them. Even if this is just a hobby that I really want to learn more about the art of photography and learn a new skill.

Health & Well-being 

As many of you may know university can really take its toll on a person, especially their stress levels. Whilst in my final year of University I will admit I tended to spend a lot more time worrying about my work and less about my own health and well-being. You really get into a habit of getting up early, going to university all day, rehearsing at night and then crashing when you get home whilst forgetting to think about food or relaxing time. So now that that stress element has been taken away, I really want to focus on me, getting back into the gym and eating properly! Whilst taking moments out to relax.

I hope this has given you a bit more of an insight into 

what iv been up to and what is to come!  

Thanks for reading, hopefully will see you again soon! 

Lots Of Love 

Holly 

Xx

“The future belongs to those who 

believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt

British Style Collective- Blogger Event

Hello Lovlies! 

So, the other week I was kindly invited to a bloggers event all about the British Style Collective which is being held in Liverpool this year! The event was hosted at Oh Me Oh My which if you haven't been is a lovely building with a stunning roof top bar. 

In the past you may of heard of the 'Clothes Show' which used to take place in Birmingham, but this year its moved to Liverpool with a new name and is going to be bigger and better than ever. I will go into more detail later on about the BSC and how you can get your hands on your tickets but for now I'm going to let you know what I got up to at this amazing event. 

First of all as always it was so nice to see a room full of local bloggers and having the opportunity to meet and chat to new people. There were some lovely sweet treats dotted around the room (Donuts!) and there was a process and Liverpool Gin bar, I actually don't drink so was just a water for me. 

The room itself was decorated amazingly with cute fairy lights, mini plants, balloons and of course giant BSC letters.

One of my favourite parts of the event would have to be getting turned into a Cosmic Princess by the lovely ladies at Once Upon A Sparkle, they had a lovely set up with lots of different pots of sparkly glitter, me being the magpie that I am, I gravitated straight towards them. 

These products would be perfect if you are planning on going to a festival this summer or if you just want to add a bit of sparkle to your night out, I did however get some looks walking to the bus after the event but who cares I felt cool. These lovely ladies will also be having a stall at the BSC so make sure to check them out if you get a chance to get down the event.

The evening was kindly hosted by fashion journalist, presenter and the spokesperson for BSC Antonia O'Brien, whom I chatted with at the end of the event and she is a lovely women (Her dress was mermaid goals!) She told us all about the exciting things that were coming to Liverpool and how big this event is going to be. 

There was also another very special guest pair that spoke at the event and that was renowned Hair Dresser Andrew Collinge and his beautiful makeup and beauty expert wife Liz Collinge. It was very inspiring listening to how they met and how far they have come in their careers, they also gave us some inside knowledge on the top hairstyle of the summer (Pstt, its the look where you don't look like you have bothered doing your hair but really you have.)

We also got to have a first look at their new product line called CO by Andrew Collinge which is amazing, I was also lucky enough to take home a full size of their definer product and the invisible dry shampoo! (It really is invisible, review to come!). I also got the chance to chat with the power couple after their talk and they are the friendliest people!.

All in all I had a fantastic evening and am looking forward to hopefully going to the BSC when it comes to Liverpool. One of the most unexpected parts of the night was the gifting lounge! I couldn't believe the generosity of some brands, including Pixi, Thumbs up, Prima Makeup, Being  and many more. 

Thank you BSC for such a wonderful evening and to Liverpool Blogging Queen Steph Bewley for the opportunity. 

The British Style Collection- Info Breakdown

• Date- 7th-9th July 
• Get your tickets here and use the code BSC50 for 50% off general tickets! 
• Sponsored by Alcatel 
• Venues include The Albert Dock, St Georges Hall, Exhibition Centre, Echo Arena, Liverpool One, basically all of Liverpool City Centre! Its going to be amazing! 
• For more information visit the main website here as there is so much information I wouldn't want to miss something out.

Are you planning on coming to BSC? 

Let me know in the comments! 

Thanks for reading!

Lots Of Love 

Holly 

Xx

“I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet.” 

— Carrie Bradshaw 

Bare Minerals Event @BeautyBazaarHN

Hello Lovlies!
So the other day I was very lucky to be invited to a Bare Minerals event at the beautiful Harvey Nichols 'Beauty Bazzar' Store in Liverpool. Personally prior to the event I had never tried any Bare Minerals products before and honestly after trying out some of the products I don't know why I haven't tried them before.We were welcome in by the lovely girls that work for Bare Minerals and offered a drink and had a chance to browse and snap away at some of the products that were laid out.It was also a great opportunity to meet some fellow Liverpool based bloggers and chat away about everything beauty. 

Something I discovered whilst I was at the event was that all of the images used in the Bare Minerals campaigns are actually customers and social influences who actually love the brand, which personally I think it is a perfect concept. As you have or may have not already know Bare Minerals newest is well know American Youtuber Ingrid Nilsen, can I just say how stunning she looks in this photo, couldn't think of a better brand representative. Another thing I really liked about the brand was their focus on making women feel beautiful and empowered and really believe their products enhance a women natural beauty.

  I couldn't believe the variety of foundations that the brand had available whilst I was browsing around their products, I had heard of their best selling mineral foundation but didn't know they sold liquid foundation (BTW there may or may not be a new higher coverage foundation launching rather soon!).

 Once everyone had arrived the lovely Sophie who is the regional brand representative for the Bare Minerals welcomed us and gave us a brief overview of what we would be looking at and discussing during the event. Sophie then went on to do some live demos for us using a variety of the different products on 3 models who were of different ages and with varied skin 'types'. Something that is brilliant about this brand is that it is literally a brand for everyone, It is perfect for young girls (or boys) who want to start wearing makeup but don't want to be clogging their pores and want a natural look, because the products are made up of natural minerals it wont irritate the skin (you can even sleep in it!). Bare Minerals appreciates each persons journey is very different which is why they create their 'Foundation Fundamentals' which is a service they offer so that everyone can find their perfect base.

After seeing how all the products work I am really keen on trying them out for myself, especially the Prime Time Foundation primer as I tried some on the back of hand and it felt amazing and its silicone free!.

Bare Minerals are also really interesting in not only giving women the right products to match their needs and preferences but they also want to aid them with the right techniques so that when they go home they know how to use the products just like the pros. This is why when you are at one of their counters they will only put the makeup on half of you face and then they will get you to do the second half, which I think it a brilliant idea.

 

As I have previously mentioned, prior to the event I wasn't too familiar with all the products the brand had on offer, I had obviously heard about their makeup line but I was non the wiser about their amazing skincare range. Bare Minerals have expanded on their product range with some amazing new products and I was very pleased to get to have a little play around with them at the event. They have everything you could need from moisturisers, cleansing oil, eye creams and serums tailored towards a variety of different skin wants and needs.

They have recently launched their new 'Skinlongevity' which includes their Vital Power Serum and the Vital Power Eye Cream both of which smell amazing and i have also tried the serum since the event prior to applying my makeup and really love it. The idea of 'Skinlongevity' is to make your skin look younger and fresher for looker (and who doesn't want that!).Bare Minerals found that there are places in the world where people thrive and live longer for example Okinawa, Japan, which is also know as 'the island of long living'.This is where the brand found essential minerals and vitamins, know to the locals as the 'Long Life Herb', and it apparently has higher mineral and vitamin content than spinach and kale (Woo an alternative to Kale!). Can I also just take a minute to appreciate the amazing packaging!.

Whilst at the event we also got to have a little sneak peak of some products that actually aren't launching until July, which was very exciting! This included the two lovely eyeshadow pallet's , one more plum/pinky based and the other one had more of a warm neutral selection. They are also expanding their shade range of 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadows, but most excitingly they are releasing brow gels!. Hopefully more information and reviews about these products will follow as future events for their launches are in the works.

  Honestly if you have never been to the Beauty Bazaar and are in Liverpool I would highly recommend checking it out and make sure you go upstairs for more hidden gems like their Salon & Spa to name just a few. After the event I booked in with Sophie to go back into the store next week to have a one on one session with her so that I can find my perfect skincare and beauty routine! l

Lucky I have some Birthday vouchers to spend.

If you are interested in also having a one to one appointment with the Regional Face Expert to find your perfect skincare and makeup routine,Beauty Bazaar Liverpool are offering appointments between the 22 June- 2 July. To book you can DM them on Instagram (@BeautyBazzaarHN) or call 0303 123 7014.

Thank you to Sophie and the team for hosting a lovely event and for my generous goodie bag!

If you would like more information about the products mentioned visit the Bare Minerals site here and make sure to follow @BeautyBazaarHN for all you beauty updates!.

ThankYou for visiting!

What is your favourite makeup brand at the minute?

Let me know in the comments!

Lots Of Love

Holly

Xx

'Pretty is what you are.

Beauty is why you do with it'

-Bare Minerals

Moose Coffee- Dale Street, Liverpool

Hello Lovlies!

So on Valentines Day weekend by lovely Boyfriend treated me to breakfast and he recommend Moose Coffee Cafe which is on Dale Street in Liverpool City Centre, now i love breakfast so of course i needed t give this place a go. 

Now i do warn you, you may want to book in advance as it is only quite small, we had to wait around 30 minutes ,which isn't too bad we just looked around the shops and was well worth the wait. They serve their breakfast menu all day until 6pm depending on the day you go which is amazing. 

The restaurant has a very american style which i loved and there was quirky art work on the wall of Moose's which contrast with the elegant/vintage feel of the restaurant. 

When i first looked at the menu i was like 'what am i going to choose', the possibilities were endless!and also the prices were very reasonable. 

I wanted to try something different so i went for the Double Dutch which was two massive (and i mean massive) pancakes filled with bacon and sausage topped with two friend eggs and served with a side of butter and maybe syrup! I am not going to lie for me it was like Man (or Women) V Food and Food defiantly won, i probably made it through a quarter of the first pancake and had one of the eggs! very tasty a strange combination but actually worked was just far too much for me. My Boyfriend loved him i believed he order a kind potato mash mixed with other breakfast bits! he loved it anyway. 

I would also really recommend their shakes but if i was to go again i would probably share as they didn't help me finish my breakfast as i was nearly full just off that, I got the Oreo one which was amazing and my Boyfriend got Cookie Dough which was equally as yummy.

I would highly recommend this restaurant and would go back again both the food and staff were lovely and cant wait to take my family and friends in the future. I believe there is also one in Manchester and Crosby if either of them are closer to you!Click here and it will take you over to their official website for more information and their full menu.

Thanks for reading 

and let me know...

What is your favourite 

breakfast meal?

Lots Of Love

Holly 

Xx

'Never work before breakfast;

if you do need to work,

eat breakfast first.'

-Josh Billing

Lush Spa Liverpool -The Comforter Treatment!

 Hello Lovlies!

For Christmas my lovely older brother treated me to a spa voucher for The Comforter Treatment at the Lush Liverpool Spa!Whilst working at Lush over Christmas i would talk to customers about our spa and talk about the amazing treatments available but i had never actually had one of them myself! So when my brother asked what i would like for Christmas i may have hinted towards a treatment at Lush! He asked which one i would like which was a hard choice but i decided to go for The Comforter as I'm a massive fan of everything sweet and chocolaty.
I also bought my mum a spa voucher for Christmas and for her i chose to buy her the Spell treatment which is a treatment that focuses mainly of the foot area. I felt as though this treatment would be perfect for my mum as she is a nurse and is constantly on her feet and Lush believe that you hold a lot of your stresses in your feet!.





So when we arrived at the Lush store we were kindly greater by the staff who then took us straight over to the till and took our vouchers, now i may seem bias but the Lush Liverpool staff to me are the mostly friendliest people you will find!.After this we were given the option to look around the store or to wait in a more quite area at the bottom of the spa stairs which was the option we took as the
store was quite busy with in being half term.
One it was time for our treatments were met by two lovely spa therapist and were taken up to the spa area upstairs.

As soon as you enter the spa it will remind you of your Grannies home with vintage knick knacks and the homely feel it has. To start the lovely Vicky sat me down and asked if i wanted a glass of water and then went on to tell me more about the treatment and more about the products that are used though out the treatment, I then just had to fill in a quick health form.

 I was then taken into my treatment room as soon as i walked into the room i felt as though i had been transported 'into a world of pure imagination'. I was left to get undressed and had a little bell to ring when i was ready. One of the highlights of the treatment for me was actually the music that was playing throughout, it was covers of well know movies from films and i defiantly want to buy the soundtrack which is available in the store or on ITunes and Spotify.
The massage itself has equally as amazing i was wrapped up night and warm with a big duvet and lay on a heated bed and had a lovely eye mask ,i am surprised i never fell asleep. The therapist would only work on one area of my body at a time and when done would tuck me back under the cover so i stayed all toasty.
The products used were absolutely gorgeous , there was a hot chocolate scrub which was taken off by hot mitten and then followed with a lovely rose type
oil.



I suffer a lot from back pain and generally muscle pain because i am studying dance and pain just kind of comes with the job so it was lovely to have those areas worked but in a way that wasn't painful but i could feel my whole body relaxing.
After the treatment was over i was able to lie in the bed until i felt ready to get up and get changed not going to lie i lay there for a bit staring up at the galaxy of lights that were above wishing i was actually in bed.
Once i was ready i made my way back out to the kitchen where i was met by the lovely Vicky who sat me down and gave me a glass of candy floss, she then poured over some soda water and reminded me 'to never take life too seriously' which was a lovely way to end the treatment. My mum really loved her treatment and we defiantly want to go back again and is a great idea to go with someone like your mum, sister, nan or even your partner or friend as Lush do offer double treatment rooms.

I would like to thank The Lush Spa Liverpool for an amazing afternoon and i would highly recommend their treatments to anyone!

Thanks for reading!
Have you had any of the treatment?
Let me know!

Lots Of Love
Holly
Xx

'Those who don't believe in magic
will never find it.'
-Roald Dahl