tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50297490362444019922014-09-14T19:57:48.702+01:00Lil Miss RoshAll things cute and pretty :)Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-27915645178344171722014-09-14T19:57:00.001+01:002014-09-14T19:57:48.716+01:00The Wild Food Cafe<div style="text-align: center;">A few months ago, I considered becoming a vegan. I then realised that I loved cheese and chocolate too much lol! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Having said that, my aim is to try out more vegetarian and vegan restaurants.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I ended up going to a vegan/ vegetarian restaurant back in August after seeing a delightful review by my favourite food blogger, Ella (<a href="http://deliciouslyella.com/" target="_blank">Deliciously Ella</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The name of the restaurant was the <a href="http://wildfoodcafe.com/" target="_blank">Wild Food Cafe</a>, which is situated in the colourful and quirky side street called 'Neal's Yard' (near Covent garden station). They specialise in raw cuisine.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nwRsm-tWeXE/VBXU1LiI89I/AAAAAAAAEBs/CzdsOInvD5I/s1600/IMG_9385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nwRsm-tWeXE/VBXU1LiI89I/AAAAAAAAEBs/CzdsOInvD5I/s1600/IMG_9385.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ended up trying the 'Wild Pizza Special' which contained dairy free coconut cheeze, wild sea purslane, basil pesto, tomato, goji berry marinara, olives and artichoke. The sides included avocados and spiralised courgettes (delicious!). I actually enjoyed this dish, although I still prefer normal pizza to raw pizza! This meal did fill me up for hours though - I was too full to eat dinner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V7ijbQlxTlA/VBXUncWh8oI/AAAAAAAAEBM/WIhGbJKzr4Q/s1600/IMG_9368.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My brother ended up having the 'Wild Burger' (shiitake, raw olive and dulse burger) with salsa, onions and lettuce. Sweet potato fries were also given - these were to die for! I need to learn how to make these myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhwlPrOZ0rA/VBXUpNxg_FI/AAAAAAAAEBU/Tlg31_XaodI/s1600/IMG_9369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhwlPrOZ0rA/VBXUpNxg_FI/AAAAAAAAEBU/Tlg31_XaodI/s1600/IMG_9369.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My brother and I also tried the 'Forgotten ecstasy smoothie' which contained raw cacao liquor, cacao nibs, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut, almonds, figs and date. This smoothie was slightly on the warm side which was off putting! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cyodG0odIb4/VBXUw5tIlJI/AAAAAAAAEBk/ITk0FzH_YiE/s1600/IMG_9383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cyodG0odIb4/VBXUw5tIlJI/AAAAAAAAEBk/ITk0FzH_YiE/s1600/IMG_9383.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Would I go here again?</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes. I would love to try the sweet potato fries again and maybe try a dessert! The staff in the cafe were extremely passionate and helpful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Have you been to any vegan or vegetarian restaurants?</b></i></span></div><br /><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-70186759792381923092014-09-07T17:01:00.001+01:002014-09-07T17:01:53.641+01:00Green monster - revisited again!<div style="text-align: center;">I love making smoothies and juices. They taste delicious, are quick to make and they are full of nutrients. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favourites is the green monster smoothie which I have blogged about twice (<a href="http://littlemissrosh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/lil-miss-healthy-my-healthy-eating.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://littlemissrosh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/lil-miss-healthy-green-monster.html" target="_blank">here</a>). The green monster smoothie is very nourishing and filling. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> To make my favourite smoothie you will need:</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1)<b> Frozen bananas</b> - these tastes so much better than normal bananas in a smoothie. It is also better to add frozen bananas as adding ice to the smoothie can make it watery. I like to prepare the smoothies by cutting three to four bananas and freezing them on a Sunday - that way I am good to go for the rest of the week</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7AM8-yhniEE/VAx7X7JMsdI/AAAAAAAAEAU/bs3Syft0I9Q/s1600/IMG_0520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7AM8-yhniEE/VAx7X7JMsdI/AAAAAAAAEAU/bs3Syft0I9Q/s1600/IMG_0520.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2)<b> 1 cup of milk.</b> I prefer using almond or coconut milk as I am lactose intolerant</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0hLLhM8m2Cw/VAx7XHaAPQI/AAAAAAAAEAM/u81WcW9RcFM/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0hLLhM8m2Cw/VAx7XHaAPQI/AAAAAAAAEAM/u81WcW9RcFM/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3) <b>I cup of kale or spinach.</b> I prefer<a href="http://littlemissrosh.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/lil-miss-healthy-benefits-of-kale.html" target="_blank"> kale </a>because it lasts longer than spinach. Don't worry if you do not like the taste of kale or spinach as you will not be able to taste it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_UOlqjmJwdk/VAx7WMa3FSI/AAAAAAAAEAE/0pBxGxM8ocA/s1600/IMG_0522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_UOlqjmJwdk/VAx7WMa3FSI/AAAAAAAAEAE/0pBxGxM8ocA/s1600/IMG_0522.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4) You can add extras too. I love adding a quarter of a cup of<b> oats,</b> a tablespoon of <b>almond butter</b> and a teaspoon of <b>honey</b> (I replace normal honey with manuka honey if I am feeling unwell). Other extra that you could add: coconut oil, chia seeds, flax seeds and bee pollen. If you do not like the taste of bananas, you can add vanilla extract to mask the taste. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bNvdGQLWPkQ/VAx7k5vOZxI/AAAAAAAAEAc/8yrBpaj3s7w/s1600/IMG_0527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bNvdGQLWPkQ/VAx7k5vOZxI/AAAAAAAAEAc/8yrBpaj3s7w/s1600/IMG_0527.JPG" height="404" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5) Blend all of the ingredients. I tend to blend it for about 40 seconds in the<a href="http://littlemissrosh.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/lil-miss-healthy-vitamix.html" target="_blank"> Vitamix : </a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7QgrY5bNpbs/VAx7lSiwdII/AAAAAAAAEAk/J0971YaUYJw/s1600/IMG_0533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7QgrY5bNpbs/VAx7lSiwdII/AAAAAAAAEAk/J0971YaUYJw/s1600/IMG_0533.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 6) And Voila, you should have enough to pour in two glasses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKn409wAE_k/VAx7o7ssDTI/AAAAAAAAEAs/xX5mRpnRbTs/s1600/IMG_0535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKn409wAE_k/VAx7o7ssDTI/AAAAAAAAEAs/xX5mRpnRbTs/s1600/IMG_0535.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>What is your favourite smoothie?</i></span></b></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-74620322946738001942014-08-09T12:20:00.002+01:002014-08-09T12:20:45.708+01:00Denman tangle smoother review <div style="text-align: center;"> Having long, thick hair is a nightmare at times! I struggle to tame my hair because it is full of tangles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was recently sent this <a href="http://www.denmanbrush.com/acatalog/D85MP-Yellow-Tangle-Smoother.html" target="_blank">Denman Tangle Smoother </a>to test out. This brush is a god send! I normally brush my hair when it is wet, brushing from the bottom, and then brushing the top half of my hair - I have noticed that this technique works better with my unruly hair! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the colour of the brush too - it stands out amongst my hair care products. There's also a yellow version (note - I took the photos of the tangle smoother before I tested it out). I wish there was a way to fold this to make it travel friendly. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lfpW2bICzZs/U-YBC48C5YI/AAAAAAAADyU/hCMQSP7cmjU/s1600/IMG_0516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lfpW2bICzZs/U-YBC48C5YI/AAAAAAAADyU/hCMQSP7cmjU/s1600/IMG_0516.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rw5tZF71-4/U-YBCxZYNjI/AAAAAAAADyY/rorFrdDeHwU/s1600/IMG_0515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rw5tZF71-4/U-YBCxZYNjI/AAAAAAAADyY/rorFrdDeHwU/s1600/IMG_0515.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the best type of brush if you have long, thick hair, if you wear extensions or a wig, or if your hair is full of tangles. The metal pins do a great job in smoothing your hair. It can even be used to massage the scalp. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It can be purchased from the <a href="http://www.denmanbrush.com/acatalog/D85MP-Pink-Tangle-Smoother.html" target="_blank">Denman website.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-87915005714143217252014-08-03T12:03:00.000+01:002014-08-03T12:03:34.918+01:00Daisy Dream<div style="text-align: center;">One of the best things about going on holiday is duty free shopping! A few weeks ago, I picked up 'Daisy Dream' which is Marc Jacob's latest addition to their blooming wonderful perfume collection!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first thing that I love about this perfume is the bottle. It is the most beautiful perfume bottle I have ever seen, and it also looks great in my room. I think I will keep the perfume on show even after I have used it up! I have an obsession with anything baby blue at the moment! </div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AM7oCgzI4WE/U94S4R6VhbI/AAAAAAAADx8/IEusUY7cQBY/s1600/IMG_0498+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AM7oCgzI4WE/U94S4R6VhbI/AAAAAAAADx8/IEusUY7cQBY/s1600/IMG_0498+(2).JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> The <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>top notes</b> </span>are grapefruit, pear and blackberry</div><div style="text-align: center;">The<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b> <span style="color: #e06666;">middle notes</span></b></span> are wisteria, jasmine and lichi</div><div style="text-align: center;">The <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>bottom notes </b></span>are whitewood, musk and coconut</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zmilQ3Sti3o/U94S7KGL_UI/AAAAAAAADyE/a3GK2YrWsGs/s1600/IMG_0499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zmilQ3Sti3o/U94S7KGL_UI/AAAAAAAADyE/a3GK2YrWsGs/s1600/IMG_0499.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I find it quite similar to the Daisy 'Eau so fresh' perfume, but this one has more of a 'floral' scent. It's the perfect daytime scent in my opinion! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hq0gNvagDDs/U94Sw7KCTqI/AAAAAAAADx0/paYkjs3evFs/s1600/IMG_0504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hq0gNvagDDs/U94Sw7KCTqI/AAAAAAAADx0/paYkjs3evFs/s1600/IMG_0504.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Have you tried this perfume?</i></b></span></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-32656587281411081452014-07-31T10:40:00.001+01:002014-07-31T10:40:40.694+01:00Current Candle Favourites <div style="text-align: center;">Nothing can stop me from burning candles, not even the warm weather we have in England! When I get home from a stressful day at work, I treat myself by burning a candle. I find this a lot better than treating myself to a bar of chocolate! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am currently loving the White Chocolate Mint candle. When I first lit the candle, I found that the smell wasn't strong enough, but eventually the scent got stronger. I also love the the jar - it looks so much better than the typical Yankee candle jars! This would make a lovely gift in my opinion. The one below costs £10.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-taGXpspxZZU/U9oKmssXarI/AAAAAAAADw4/cyta8XZXbJU/s1600/IMG_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-taGXpspxZZU/U9oKmssXarI/AAAAAAAADw4/cyta8XZXbJU/s1600/IMG_0481.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mZUlAYpzxv4/U9oKnzWgogI/AAAAAAAADxA/0-f7pgf1Em0/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mZUlAYpzxv4/U9oKnzWgogI/AAAAAAAADxA/0-f7pgf1Em0/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am going to keep the jar when the candle runs out to store cotton wool or cotton buds! </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I also love the Beach Flowers candle. My father loves the scent of this - and believe me, he rarely compliments my candles lol! This is the perfect scent for Spring and Summer. I also love candles with two or three wicks - they just look better.. and more romantic too! This candle cost £15! The candles in the jars last for ages - sometimes even 6 months, so they are good value for money.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WxeIwDr7nIs/U9oKtUeUlHI/AAAAAAAADxI/DsY5JyTFhwY/s1600/IMG_0484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WxeIwDr7nIs/U9oKtUeUlHI/AAAAAAAADxI/DsY5JyTFhwY/s1600/IMG_0484.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The downside of burning candles in my room are the stains - mainly from using matches! This is why I am so happy to have a candle lighter - which is designed to light up deep jars! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DwO9DhGWmAA/U9oK4T_Z8PI/AAAAAAAADxQ/RugnK0ow9OY/s1600/IMG_0488+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DwO9DhGWmAA/U9oK4T_Z8PI/AAAAAAAADxQ/RugnK0ow9OY/s1600/IMG_0488+(2).JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may have seen these gorgeous little wax tarts features on my instagram. I am obsessed about them! They cost a little over a pound and the scent is so strong! My favourite one at the moment is Margarita Time - it smells so tropical - ideal for the summer months! I have yet to burn Cranberry pear and black plum blossom. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ChnBtocLjE/U9oK8GrsrzI/AAAAAAAADxY/URJH-VqvJR0/s1600/IMG_0494+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ChnBtocLjE/U9oK8GrsrzI/AAAAAAAADxY/URJH-VqvJR0/s1600/IMG_0494+(2).JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of these can be purchased from The Scented Candle Shop <a href="http://www.scentedcandleshop.com/" target="_blank">(link!)</a>. I find this website great because they have a wide variety of candles, wax tarts and accessories, and the website is cheaper than the official Yankee website. They also do a price match scheme which is awesome! </div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-86615889443304300912014-07-27T21:27:00.003+01:002014-07-27T21:29:36.819+01:00Cape Verde<div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago, I entered paradise - in the form of Cape Verde. A lot of people haven't heard of Cape Verde - it's an island near Africa. It's full of beautiful white beaches which have talcum powder like sand and stunning turquoise waters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to relax by the beach, sipping cocktails (or mocktails in my case), then Cape Verde is the ideal destination for you. There's not much to do in terms of sight seeing, although we did go quad biking for four hours (we drove on the sand dunes and on the beach), which was pretty awesome! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We stayed at the Riu Touareg hotel, situated in Boa Vista. It was a beautiful hotel. I love all-inclusive hotels - it gives you that time off from cooking :) The hotel did lack a bit of choice for vegetarians, but most places do anyway! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Here are some photos of the hotel:</b></i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCe3FyfDOmY/U9VVkYojVeI/AAAAAAAADtw/gQVlooU3kY0/s1600/IMG_0208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCe3FyfDOmY/U9VVkYojVeI/AAAAAAAADtw/gQVlooU3kY0/s1600/IMG_0208.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXLW73V4oxs/U9VVnR-m5AI/AAAAAAAADt4/Z6qu6VVbtHs/s1600/IMG_0210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXLW73V4oxs/U9VVnR-m5AI/AAAAAAAADt4/Z6qu6VVbtHs/s1600/IMG_0210.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-19541635546483520292014-07-06T15:22:00.000+01:002014-07-06T15:22:05.468+01:00Travel Organisation + <div style="text-align: center;">I love anything to do with organisation. Anything that makes my life easier is very desirable to me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is how I pack my bag (beware of a photo heavy post!):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like using travel cubes to organise my clothing. I purchased the blue ones from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Travel-Essential-Storage-Organisers/dp/B00JBV339O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1404654499&sr=8-5&keywords=travel+cubes" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and the pink ones from Ikea. The travel cubes from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30235115/#/80235113" target="_blank">Ikea</a> were only £5 for a set of four and the quality is so much better! Travel cubes keep everything separated in your luggage. I actually enjoy packing now thanks to these! I have decided not to show what's in every single cube, otherwise this post will go on forever! </div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qAXVJr8ko1c/U7lRzwctulI/AAAAAAAADsk/lGs4u2sKUWE/s1600/IMG_0183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qAXVJr8ko1c/U7lRzwctulI/AAAAAAAADsk/lGs4u2sKUWE/s1600/IMG_0183.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I used about nine travel cubes to pack for a two week holiday. If I go away for the weekend, I normally just use three packing cubes</span>. </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vx0W-eYaac/U7lRT-9ftyI/AAAAAAAADr0/7ff6QBEKEAI/s1600/IMG_0181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vx0W-eYaac/U7lRT-9ftyI/AAAAAAAADr0/7ff6QBEKEAI/s1600/IMG_0181.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of my favourite things to do whilst on holiday is to curl up on the deck chair and read. I love self help books - they're so inspiring :) </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jh4H_SdCfOA/U7lRY8wj9zI/AAAAAAAADr8/F6Mti1qzKcc/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jh4H_SdCfOA/U7lRY8wj9zI/AAAAAAAADr8/F6Mti1qzKcc/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG" height="572" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Back to the packing cubes - you'll be surprised at how much stuff you can pack in a cube! I ended up putting tops in one bag....</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wFiWvnnVyRM/U7lRoZDKaoI/AAAAAAAADsM/6T8zudQsqAo/s1600/IMG_0192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wFiWvnnVyRM/U7lRoZDKaoI/AAAAAAAADsM/6T8zudQsqAo/s1600/IMG_0192.JPG" height="552" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">......as well as my workout clothes and swimming costumes in another cube. Yes I am taking my workout gear on holiday - I seriously do not want to put on weight - I have a major event coming up which means I have to stay disciplined in an all-inclusive resort (wish me luck)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VzQLP0nvMEo/U7lWUNy4BqI/AAAAAAAADtI/Dh73-6OQe3Q/s1600/IMG_0206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VzQLP0nvMEo/U7lWUNy4BqI/AAAAAAAADtI/Dh73-6OQe3Q/s1600/IMG_0206.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">What I love about this particular travel cube is that it is double sided - so you can use it to put your dirty clothing in to separate it! Perfect! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u8WVgkKxsvo/U7lXR2-kVNI/AAAAAAAADtU/1H1mGEra4xA/s1600/IMG_0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u8WVgkKxsvo/U7lXR2-kVNI/AAAAAAAADtU/1H1mGEra4xA/s1600/IMG_0200.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I managed to pack seven dresses in this cube! Not bad! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vx_djNWtV0Y/U7lRo_rEMwI/AAAAAAAADsQ/sy3ANOGhLUc/s1600/IMG_0193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vx_djNWtV0Y/U7lRo_rEMwI/AAAAAAAADsQ/sy3ANOGhLUc/s1600/IMG_0193.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I packed three pairs of shoes in this travel cube </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-THdhQib_URY/U7lRtycDnCI/AAAAAAAADsc/gyJdZVtbNnk/s1600/IMG_0198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-THdhQib_URY/U7lRtycDnCI/AAAAAAAADsc/gyJdZVtbNnk/s1600/IMG_0198.JPG" height="562" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I pack my toiletries using this bag (featured in<a href="http://littlemissrosh.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/makeup%20organisation" target="_blank"> this </a>post)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-af6AiBoSYi8/U7lR158mT0I/AAAAAAAADss/-cqUZWJZMVk/s1600/IMG_0185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-af6AiBoSYi8/U7lR158mT0I/AAAAAAAADss/-cqUZWJZMVk/s1600/IMG_0185.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My makeup and jewellery fit neatly in this bag from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0084T82EU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.. I absolutely love it! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb1jGSOOfSA/U7lRdUW_ksI/AAAAAAAADsE/dzO0OEqvXcE/s1600/IMG_0186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb1jGSOOfSA/U7lRdUW_ksI/AAAAAAAADsE/dzO0OEqvXcE/s1600/IMG_0186.JPG" height="640" width="638" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is all the makeup I am taking. Normally on holiday, I wear no makeup during the day, and then I dress up for dinner ;) This handy little bag also stores my makeup brushes! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-irYz66jujJ4/U7lSefZC55I/AAAAAAAADs0/BgWCv72Ldjw/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-irYz66jujJ4/U7lSefZC55I/AAAAAAAADs0/BgWCv72Ldjw/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also packed my jewellery on the other side. I don't particularly wear much jewellery as you can see.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d3Fzv1Efvqo/U7lSjF-hNcI/AAAAAAAADs8/x4XlFXl5t3E/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d3Fzv1Efvqo/U7lSjF-hNcI/AAAAAAAADs8/x4XlFXl5t3E/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also purchased this cute little zipper bag from Cath Kidston to store my leads. I tied up the leads using these<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nite-Ize-GT3-4PK-A1-Reusable-Assorted/dp/B004MMEHKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404655804&sr=8-1&keywords=gear+tie" target="_blank"> gear ties</a> from Amazon :)</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Are you going on holiday this year? </b></i></span></div><br /><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-86271473094629505852014-06-15T20:47:00.000+01:002014-06-15T20:47:35.211+01:00Little Venice<div style="text-align: center;">I love London because there is so much to do! My other half lives in the Midlands, so when he comes down to the South east, I always try to show make his journey worth it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was reading about places to go in London, and I found out about Little Venice. Little Venice is situated near Warwick station. It is filled with picturesque canals with narrow boats that can take you to London Zoo and Camden lock.</div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpY67NoQAtM/U531Ry9AQCI/AAAAAAAADp0/2S05y54QarM/s1600/IMG_8330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpY67NoQAtM/U531Ry9AQCI/AAAAAAAADp0/2S05y54QarM/s1600/IMG_8330.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Venice </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tGeVaHkgCj0/U532Tscd_dI/AAAAAAAADqk/vWuvh2DHjvE/s1600/IMG_8335%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tGeVaHkgCj0/U532Tscd_dI/AAAAAAAADqk/vWuvh2DHjvE/s1600/IMG_8335%5B1%5D.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My bf and I decided to eat a spot of lunch at the Riverside Cafe. It was so beautiful - eating jacket potato and looking at this view! Wow! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dj8IkuB4rA0/U531UJBs2HI/AAAAAAAADp8/YRYG12rbDQY/s1600/IMG_8331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dj8IkuB4rA0/U531UJBs2HI/AAAAAAAADp8/YRYG12rbDQY/s1600/IMG_8331.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a thing for narrow boats (I think it's because I was obsessed about Rosie and Jim as a child lol) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYsVt1dr2Rk/U531UpciE8I/AAAAAAAADqA/pluz1tWRbKA/s1600/IMG_8340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYsVt1dr2Rk/U531UpciE8I/AAAAAAAADqA/pluz1tWRbKA/s1600/IMG_8340.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful houses on Warwick avenue! </td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yoi2CQvLlpI/U531Z9OS3kI/AAAAAAAADqc/mc4oFbjI3WI/s1600/IMG_8352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yoi2CQvLlpI/U531Z9OS3kI/AAAAAAAADqc/mc4oFbjI3WI/s1600/IMG_8352.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ended up going on the Waterbus. We also went to Camden Market from there which was an invigorating experience - I definitely want to go back and try some of the street food. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5SnbiUpTLTw/U531WuhnQWI/AAAAAAAADqQ/9NV7_CHKtT8/s1600/IMG_8353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5SnbiUpTLTw/U531WuhnQWI/AAAAAAAADqQ/9NV7_CHKtT8/s1600/IMG_8353.JPG" height="640" width="640" /> </a></td><td style="text-align: center;"> </td><td style="text-align: center;"> </td><td style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When we went on the narrow boat, we saw this beautiful restaurant (Feng Shang Princess)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All in all, we had a wonderful day out! My biggest tips are to ride the waterbus, and to visit Camden market (unfortunately, I did not take any photos of it)</div><br /><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-38046767978027496852014-05-25T19:40:00.003+01:002014-05-25T19:40:24.409+01:00Lil Miss Rosh: Orly Color Blast Review +<div style="text-align: center;">I love painting my nails. It's something I look forward to doing every weekend (I avoid wearing nail polish to work). If you read my blog, you may have noticed my love for Orly nail polishes! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Orly color blast have come out with some new shades - 72 shades with 9 different finishes to be precise.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Essex girl inside me opted for the 'Bronze chunky glitter' nail polish. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W1pvK_aQV_U/U4IzeRRniSI/AAAAAAAADn0/kysZUXJG2zA/s1600/IMG_0140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W1pvK_aQV_U/U4IzeRRniSI/AAAAAAAADn0/kysZUXJG2zA/s1600/IMG_0140.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I like the design of the Color Blast bottle compared to the previous bottles! The glitter is easy to apply and looks even more beautiful when it catches the light - perfect for the summer!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgca7qcENIQ/U4IzZT11HeI/AAAAAAAADnk/-ZbMtOcFr_w/s1600/IMG_0142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgca7qcENIQ/U4IzZT11HeI/AAAAAAAADnk/-ZbMtOcFr_w/s1600/IMG_0142.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cumtEWH6MN0/U4I1JOEQgjI/AAAAAAAADoA/jXOS1-slnz4/s1600/IMG_0157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cumtEWH6MN0/U4I1JOEQgjI/AAAAAAAADoA/jXOS1-slnz4/s1600/IMG_0157.JPG" height="366" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I ended up pairing it with the Barry M Pale Pink nail polish! What a beautiful combination! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can purchase Orly Nail Polish<a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?No=36&st=brand&brandId=3060&Nr=AND%28DIM_BASIC_RECORD_TYPE_ID%3aIS_PURE_PRODUCT%2cDIM_PARENT_PRODUCT_ID%3aIS_PARENT%29&Ntk=P_BRAND_ID&langId=-1&Ntt=3060&N=0&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Rpp=12&Nty=1&catalogId=11051&storeId=10052" target="_blank"> at Boots</a> (it retails at £9.50)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What's your current favourite nail polish?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Note, this item was sent to me for consideration of a review. Honest opinion as always!</span></div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-53697562939449236432014-05-05T12:00:00.001+01:002014-05-05T12:00:30.191+01:00Lately I've been.....<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Sipping tea</b></i></span> at <a href="http://whiterabbitteahouse.com/" target="_blank">The White Rabbit Tea House</a> in Nottingham. I wish they branched out to London! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O7Zr94MpKr8/U2dkkMn6hDI/AAAAAAAADlo/wfZkKCkN_vc/s1600/IMG_7509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O7Zr94MpKr8/U2dkkMn6hDI/AAAAAAAADlo/wfZkKCkN_vc/s1600/IMG_7509.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Exercising.</b></i></span> Since I started working full time (August 2012), I stopped working out. The hours were long and I was stressed out. This year, I decided I needed to start exercising again. I may be heavier on the weighing scale but my whole body feels so toned, and I feel super happy again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mDbyLPIe9DM/U2dlxR5uxSI/AAAAAAAADm4/aI-pFhX906Q/s1600/large.jpg" height="526" width="640" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Watching Thriller Live</b></i></span> in the theatre. This was more like a gig than a theatre show because the performers involved the audience, but it was so much fun. I am not really a die hard fan of MJ but I still loved it! (Plus there's some great deals on Amazon Local...) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QZuVzWRIN_E/U2dlUb3XncI/AAAAAAAADmw/EQ5Xj0GKDhQ/s1600/IMG_8161.JPG" height="640" width="355" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Making smoothies </b></i></span>and juices using my Vitamix. I have used the Vitamix every single day, and I love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8pfy7uD3rvE/U2dnMn-9N9I/AAAAAAAADnI/rlT-d95cmm8/s1600/large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8pfy7uD3rvE/U2dnMn-9N9I/AAAAAAAADnI/rlT-d95cmm8/s1600/large.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Going for Afternoon tea in Mayfair.</b></i></span> I went to the <a href="http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/uk/london/mayfair/four-seasons-park-lane/" target="_blank">Four Season's hotel </a>and opted for the Vegetarian afternoon tea. It was delicious, the atmosphere was so relaxed, and the waiter's kept topping up the food - it was heaven! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zExnI02y598/U2dkmN0VV5I/AAAAAAAADlw/Fq-X78bsrQ0/s1600/IMG_7714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zExnI02y598/U2dkmN0VV5I/AAAAAAAADlw/Fq-X78bsrQ0/s1600/IMG_7714.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> Having my hair blow dried.</b></i></span> I don't often get my hair cut, but when I do, I like to get it blow dried. I wish I knew how to do this myself! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NAhbmRJMiCQ/U2dknTHA-KI/AAAAAAAADl4/ZK-Fh-vacds/s1600/IMG_8091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NAhbmRJMiCQ/U2dknTHA-KI/AAAAAAAADl4/ZK-Fh-vacds/s1600/IMG_8091.JPG" height="640" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> Going to Madame Tussaud's.</b></i></span> My favourite photo from the day :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uvXcX2zbvbs/U2dkrF_PeQI/AAAAAAAADmA/hQ-jQ3Usu8E/s1600/IMG_7821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uvXcX2zbvbs/U2dkrF_PeQI/AAAAAAAADmA/hQ-jQ3Usu8E/s1600/IMG_7821.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Dining at an amazing Indian restaurant</b></i></span> called <a href="http://www.indian-express.net/" target="_blank">'Indian express' </a>in West Kensington. The decor may have not been up to scratch but the food was freshly cooked and the service was intimate. It's number 6 on Trip Advisor for a reason! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ttBia0EgCEQ/U2dks-FrVdI/AAAAAAAADmI/tVu5vwETA0I/s1600/IMG_8145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ttBia0EgCEQ/U2dks-FrVdI/AAAAAAAADmI/tVu5vwETA0I/s1600/IMG_8145.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Toasting s'mores</b></i></span> in <a href="http://www.fleshandbuns.com/" target="_blank">Flesh and Buns</a>. If you like desserts, I highly recommend you check this place out! The s'mores came with a camp fire, green tea chocolate and wafers. Yum. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FiBmP8fH-S0/U2dktZTfKHI/AAAAAAAADmQ/1zYHfpStJPU/s1600/IMG_8159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FiBmP8fH-S0/U2dktZTfKHI/AAAAAAAADmQ/1zYHfpStJPU/s1600/IMG_8159.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> Purchasing this beautiful coat from Zara</b></i></span>. I have never received so much male/female attention in my life - it's so elegant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v0P7UIDiJlk/U2dktfQVndI/AAAAAAAADmM/v0_K_nW2kjs/s1600/IMG_8166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v0P7UIDiJlk/U2dktfQVndI/AAAAAAAADmM/v0_K_nW2kjs/s1600/IMG_8166.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Going to the Ideal Home Show. </b></i></span>I love anything to do with kitchen gadgets to home decor - this place is heaven to me (apart from the expensive food and the number of people there). Here's a cheeky selfie :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSsKAMKoZys/U2dkybSddvI/AAAAAAAADmo/wK5qDfN7wXI/s1600/IMG_7644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSsKAMKoZys/U2dkybSddvI/AAAAAAAADmo/wK5qDfN7wXI/s1600/IMG_7644.JPG" height="640" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Watching Gossip Girl </b></i></span>on Netflix. (I am 7 years late on the scene). I absolutely love it - the fashion, the story, and Nate Archibald (he is gorgeous). Also, I love Netflix. I am currently on their free trial but I will definitely be going for it. £6 for a decent range of TV shows and movies is worth it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9D8MBNfhaCM/U2drX8zdihI/AAAAAAAADnU/HK2GB7r2cg8/s1600/large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9D8MBNfhaCM/U2drX8zdihI/AAAAAAAADnU/HK2GB7r2cg8/s1600/large.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What have you been up to?</b></i></span></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-58508153842162904582014-04-21T10:34:00.000+01:002014-04-21T10:34:39.583+01:00Lil Miss Healthy: The Vitamix<div style="text-align: center;">Hi guys! I hope you are all having a lovely bank holiday weekend! The weather seems quite nice today (it always rains every bank holiday in England)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today, I am finally going to review the Vitamix. If you follow me on instagram (roshas is my username) then you might have seen a few videos dedicated to this awesome machine!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What is the Vitamix?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://www.vitamix.co.uk/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=122">Vitamix</a> is a very powerful blender. It is basically 10 machines in one. You can use it as a smoothie maker, an ice cream maker, it also makes soups, dips, peanut butter etc. I love making smoothies - green smoothies are my favourite. You can even juice with the Vitamix by using a nut strainer bag to remove the pulp. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Why don't you just buy a bog standard blender?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">What I love about the Vitamix is that it is extremely powerful. Your average blender will get damaged by ice cubes etc, and it will not blend the ingredients in as little as 30 seconds. Your average blender will not even make ice cream in 30 seconds or knead dough. I even use the Vitamix to chop onions! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>How much does it cost?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my opinion, in life, you get what you pay for. The Vitamix cost £459 (including a free dry container). I purchased it at the Ideal Home Show so we got a better deal. Yes it is very expensive, but I use it everyday, and the machine has a warranty of 7 years. If you use it everyday for over 7 years, you've got your value for money. People go on holiday in a week and spend that much. If you want to improve your diet and have a machine that will help you in your day to day life for a long period of time, then it is totally worth purchasing it. Also, because the Vitamix is so powerful, it is used in most coffee shops and smoothie bars (including Starbucks and Mcdonalds).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What else do you like about it?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A year ago I was addicted to juicing. Every morning, I spent half a hour cutting vegetables and fruit, juicing them, and then spending about five to ten minutes cleaning the juicer. The worst part of juicing was cleaning the machine. It totally put me off. The Vitamix can be cleaned in less than a minute. It is designed to self clean. You simply add a little bit of water with some fairy liquid and put it on high speed. It will clean it self, all you have to do is rinse it out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Where can I buy it from?</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lakeland.co.uk/brands/vitamix">Lakeland</a>, <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/vitamix-blender/p231326917">John Lewis</a>, <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?x=-1120&storeId=10052&llc=dn&freeText=VITAMIX&srch=Y&y=-67&langId=-1&catalogId=12151" target="_blank">Selfridges</a>, <a href="http://www.harrods.com/product/total-nutrition-center/vitamix/000000000002470041" target="_blank">Harrods</a>, <a href="http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_10,cos_10.6,cos_2.5.1/142163" target="_blank">Costco</a> (Costco seem to always have good offers). I have the Vitamix Total Nutrition Centre one. I also received a recipe book with it. My biggest tip is to watch a live demonstration of the Vitamix. I was contemplating purchasing it for a few months until one day when I randomly went to Whole Foods and I was blown away by the demo. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pVbQA8m2RWI/U1TdJX4tgrI/AAAAAAAADk8/BiHrDjq22vU/s1600/IMG_0130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pVbQA8m2RWI/U1TdJX4tgrI/AAAAAAAADk8/BiHrDjq22vU/s1600/IMG_0130.JPG" height="640" width="328" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Here is one of my favourite recipes: </b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ECFTGb_lq48/U1TdRtp7vdI/AAAAAAAADlQ/AcWm0THwHlA/s1600/IMG_0133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ECFTGb_lq48/U1TdRtp7vdI/AAAAAAAADlQ/AcWm0THwHlA/s1600/IMG_0133.JPG" height="640" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> You will need:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">1) 1 cup of milk ( I used almond milk)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2) A banana</div><div style="text-align: center;">3) 1 teaspoon of Agave Nectar (to sweeten it up)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4) A small bowl of frozen berries </div><div style="text-align: center;">5) I also added a teaspoon of chia seeds (not in photo)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zkJbMsgJBbY/U1TdQJNmRDI/AAAAAAAADlI/RCc4neUgCdg/s1600/IMG_0136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zkJbMsgJBbY/U1TdQJNmRDI/AAAAAAAADlI/RCc4neUgCdg/s1600/IMG_0136.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1) Start on Variable, set to number 1 </div><div style="text-align: center;">2) Slowly increase the speed to number 10 and switch from Variable to High</div><div style="text-align: center;">3) Blend for about 40 seconds </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IBYjjUnyx_s/U1TdYod_QiI/AAAAAAAADlY/O2O0KOWg6aQ/s1600/IMG_0138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IBYjjUnyx_s/U1TdYod_QiI/AAAAAAAADlY/O2O0KOWg6aQ/s1600/IMG_0138.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">5) Serve! (It will make about two glasses) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>If you would like to see more recipes, please let me know :) </b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-74389264461179548232014-03-30T16:48:00.000+01:002014-03-30T16:48:27.101+01:00Lil Miss Joyful: Happy Mother's day! <div style="text-align: center;">Hi guys! I hope everyone is having a lovely Mother's day! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year, we got my mother a lovely biscuit card from<a href="http://www.biscuiteers.com/"> Biscuiteer's.</a> I don't believe in giving normal cards anymore, it's all about biscuit cards! They are delicious and are made from the finest ingredients (although very expensive - but make for an awesome and original gift). We also got my mother a spa day voucher (you can never go wrong with these!) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBCPLayOYT4/Uzg66wwT1sI/AAAAAAAADko/KOt0GsgxEZs/s1600/IMG_0127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBCPLayOYT4/Uzg66wwT1sI/AAAAAAAADko/KOt0GsgxEZs/s1600/IMG_0127.JPG" height="436" width="640" /></a> It also comes in a cute presentation box:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IFb8JMTfcAE/Uzg65E1A3fI/AAAAAAAADkg/v3y5cwlTQLs/s1600/IMG_0123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IFb8JMTfcAE/Uzg65E1A3fI/AAAAAAAADkg/v3y5cwlTQLs/s1600/IMG_0123.JPG" height="426" width="640" /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">What did you get your mother for Mother's day?</span></b></i></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-30063527496130501672014-02-23T17:01:00.003Z2014-02-23T17:01:26.808ZLil Miss Glam: Annual Work Conference<div style="text-align: center;">Hi guys! Hope you are all well! This post is long overdue. I attended my annual work party a few weeks ago which took place in Nottingham. We have an awards ceremony in the evening which is a chance for everyone to get dressed up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My friends and I are all super girly - we spent hours getting dolled up, complimenting each other and taking lots of Snapchats (my current addiction).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few photos from the night:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ldIosk5D6Q/UwokTr8q03I/AAAAAAAADjw/IBpNb-i7-Xw/s1600/IMG_7036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ldIosk5D6Q/UwokTr8q03I/AAAAAAAADjw/IBpNb-i7-Xw/s1600/IMG_7036.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sYQRGVpmbB8/UwokSrjZVXI/AAAAAAAADjY/FGZmiGuyI8A/s1600/IMG_7017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sYQRGVpmbB8/UwokSrjZVXI/AAAAAAAADjY/FGZmiGuyI8A/s1600/IMG_7017.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YCaYjFX5G1o/UwokSkqdrBI/AAAAAAAADjc/yX50HQ1csm4/s1600/IMG_7096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YCaYjFX5G1o/UwokSkqdrBI/AAAAAAAADjc/yX50HQ1csm4/s1600/IMG_7096.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xSuWFoBkKgU/UwokT_88xoI/AAAAAAAADjo/MtEwJW1EvN4/s1600/IMG_7104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xSuWFoBkKgU/UwokT_88xoI/AAAAAAAADjo/MtEwJW1EvN4/s1600/IMG_7104.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVhB5SAzAEQ/UwokT21L7WI/AAAAAAAADjs/RA30JHH5xl4/s1600/IMG_7111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVhB5SAzAEQ/UwokT21L7WI/AAAAAAAADjs/RA30JHH5xl4/s1600/IMG_7111.JPG" height="640" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Outfit:</b> Lipsy </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Watch: </b>Michael Kors</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bracelet:</b> Dorothy Perkins</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My makeup is not so different to the makeup I have used in other posts, but I will list it anyway for reference:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Face:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> <b style="color: #e06666;">Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation</b> in C40</li><li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Mac moisture cover concealer<span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #444444;">in NC30</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cheeks:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Mac <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Peaches </b></span>blush</li><li>Revlon Natural Bronzer in <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Shade 02</span></b> to contour </li><li><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Mac vanilla pigment</b></span> for highlight </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> <b style="color: #e06666;">Too faced shadow insurance</b><span style="color: #666666;"> as an eyeshadow primer </span><b style="color: #e06666;"><br /></b></li><li>Barry M dazzle dust number 44 on the lid</li><li>I also added Urban Decay Half baked on my eyelids </li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Mac Cork</b> eyeshadow on the crease</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Urban Decay eyeshadow</b> in perversion on the outer V</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Collection 2000 liquid eyeliner</b> to line the upper lid</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Urban Decay Pencil </b>eyeliner in black to line the waterline</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Mac vanilla pigment</b> in the inner rims of the eyes as well as the brow bone</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Eyelure lashes</b> in 101</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lips:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> <b style="color: #e06666;">Bobbi Brown lipstick</b> in Carnation </li><li>Mac lipstick in Freckletone</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-81113644060969838812014-02-19T16:45:00.000Z2014-02-19T16:45:03.568ZLil Miss Bright: I love candles +<div style="text-align: center;">I love candles so much that my sister now resorts to calling me a 'Candle Freak'. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never used to understand why people would spend so much money on candles but I managed to see sense a few years ago. Candles add ambience to the room, and make your room smell heavenly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my three favourite Yankee candles at the moment: </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Njv0zpYQDnc/UwDmKfjt7nI/AAAAAAAADjI/ZiuMWZVg10U/s1600/IMG_0121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Njv0zpYQDnc/UwDmKfjt7nI/AAAAAAAADjI/ZiuMWZVg10U/s1600/IMG_0121.JPG" height="452" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Not in any particular order of preference:</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1) <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Sweet Strawberry</span></b> -<i> 'the essence of perfectly ripe strawberries sprinkled with sugar'.</i> The scent pay off is not as strong at the wax tart, but it smells very sweet</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2) <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Vanilla Satin</b></span> -<i> 'A smooth blend of rich vanilla, romantic flowers and sensuous sandalwood'.</i> This is my favourite scent (even my mother, who dislikes the smell of vanilla likes it) and apparently Yankee are going to discontinue it </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3) <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Vanilla lime</b></span> -<i> 'Smooth and refreshing ... the creamy richness of vanilla with sweet cane sugar and a zesty lime twist'. </i>This is absolutely delicious - it makes me crave the lemon drizzle cake from M&S </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What's your favourite candle? </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-66279596353919924122014-02-16T16:19:00.000Z2014-02-16T16:51:08.185ZLil Miss Romantic: Valentines day +<div style="text-align: center;">I know a lot of people are totally against celebrating 'Valentines day' because they believe they should appreciate their partner every day - but that still does not stop me from enjoying it :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a special day to enjoy your loved one - it's a positive thing in a world which seems to be full of bad news and hate</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, here is what I got, and what I got up to for Valentines day:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wcxCIUh_biI/UwDavY3ScKI/AAAAAAAADic/cBUe5DBOo0I/s1600/IMG_0107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wcxCIUh_biI/UwDavY3ScKI/AAAAAAAADic/cBUe5DBOo0I/s1600/IMG_0107.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My other half got me this beautiful bracelet from Swarovski :) </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IHVOWdghm3Y/UwDa3JQd_UI/AAAAAAAADik/33OsiwoCjmw/s1600/BgWMb8vIMAAV_Sn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IHVOWdghm3Y/UwDa3JQd_UI/AAAAAAAADik/33OsiwoCjmw/s1600/BgWMb8vIMAAV_Sn.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also received a large tin of biscuit cards which were from <a href="http://www.biscuiteers.com/">Biscuiteer's. </a>The tin had eight of these personalised biscuits - needless to say, I devoured three of them. The Biscuiteer's biscuits truly are the most delicious biscuits I have ever eaten - they use the finest ingredients and I literally cherished every morsel. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hQqwDOC3_MQ/UwDieY92CjI/AAAAAAAADi8/-NbExBkW798/s1600/fb825810968911e3baa70ee993691f36_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hQqwDOC3_MQ/UwDieY92CjI/AAAAAAAADi8/-NbExBkW798/s1600/fb825810968911e3baa70ee993691f36_8.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">We also dined at <a href="http://www.maiyango.com/">Maiyango restaurant in Leicester</a>. I have been here before and it's one of my favourite restaurants. We opted for a Valentines tasting menu (this comprised of five courses) and I managed to finish everything - this is a massive achievement for me as I have the smallest appetite ever. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got my other half a big bottle of his favourite aftershave, as well as some luxurious hot chocolate from <a href="http://www.whittard.co.uk/hot-chocolate">Whittard of Chelsea</a> (Hazelnut White Hot Chocolate and Creme Brulee Hot Chocolate and two White Chocolate Stirrers) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What did you get up to this Valentines day?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-54639457229797712202014-02-09T19:25:00.001Z2014-02-09T19:25:12.360ZLil Miss Glam: My New Watch +<div style="text-align: center;">I have a slight obsession with <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/templates/P6.jhtml?itemId=cat30001&parentId=cat35701&masterId=cat145&cmCat=&page=&view=all&filter1Type=&filter1Value=&filter2Type=&filter2Value=&filterOverride=&sort=&navid=viewall&viewClick=true">Michael Kor's watches</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know that every blogger and their mother has one, but they are popular for a reason. They are stunningly beautiful and not too expensive either (they're much cheaper on Amazon - if you're happy to not receive a 2 year warranty that is) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a9vGWflnEcw/UvfT0b7w18I/AAAAAAAADhw/cQgr2mCvS1M/s1600/IMG_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a9vGWflnEcw/UvfT0b7w18I/AAAAAAAADhw/cQgr2mCvS1M/s1600/IMG_0089.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TxYC08YPppA/UvfT5_POn9I/AAAAAAAADh4/OsWCE7xsE_U/s1600/IMG_0105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TxYC08YPppA/UvfT5_POn9I/AAAAAAAADh4/OsWCE7xsE_U/s1600/IMG_0105.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I received this beautiful watch for my birthday and now I can add it to my collection :) It is not even too heavy for work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you own a Michael Kors watch?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-35146029496697467652014-01-26T11:12:00.002Z2014-02-09T19:25:40.889ZLil Miss Outgoing: Lately I've been....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Eating desserts </b></span></span></i>(<a href="http://boomshakes.com/">Boom Shakes</a> near Queensbury station).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9WPw6nxBqUA/UuTmZhPnXcI/AAAAAAAADgk/KgDkJN_E4lM/s1600/IMG_6686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9WPw6nxBqUA/UuTmZhPnXcI/AAAAAAAADgk/KgDkJN_E4lM/s1600/IMG_6686.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Sipping caramel latte</span></b></i></span> and eating a full Vegetarian English breakfast at the <a href="http://www.thebreakfastclubcafes.com/">Breakfast club </a>(it was worth queuing up for twenty minutes). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kzDKAXD1pHM/UuTmaBjwseI/AAAAAAAADgo/XXSmsHnWnD0/s1600/IMG_6701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kzDKAXD1pHM/UuTmaBjwseI/AAAAAAAADgo/XXSmsHnWnD0/s1600/IMG_6701.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Watching the 'Wolf of Wall Street' </b></i></span></span>at the <a href="http://www.electriccinema.co.uk/">Electric cinema </a>- this cinema comprises of comfortable armchairs and beds, as well as cashmere blankets. I can't wait to go back! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IL1qtctbT9E/UuTmaJP8Y9I/AAAAAAAADgs/WGaUaA7yyUo/s1600/IMG_6734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IL1qtctbT9E/UuTmaJP8Y9I/AAAAAAAADgs/WGaUaA7yyUo/s1600/IMG_6734.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Visiting Notting hill</b></span></i></span> - primarily Portobello market! I also visited the <a href="http://www.biscuiteers.com/">Biscuiteer's</a> cafe - I love buying presents from there for people. Who wouldn't like a personalised biscuit as a present? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8HSYf-SnfMI/UuTmbBtWDzI/AAAAAAAADg4/s0AaU9dv32A/s1600/IMG_6743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8HSYf-SnfMI/UuTmbBtWDzI/AAAAAAAADg4/s0AaU9dv32A/s1600/IMG_6743.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Cruising around Southend</b></i></span></span> with my work friends. We spotted this rainbow pub and literally stopped the car just to take a photo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vL5bp_b4QFY/UuTmb0Gp5KI/AAAAAAAADhE/o-TS8QlVXGc/s1600/IMG_6818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vL5bp_b4QFY/UuTmb0Gp5KI/AAAAAAAADhE/o-TS8QlVXGc/s1600/IMG_6818.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b> Eating jacket potatoes in Covent Garden.</b></i></span></span> My other half and I spent ages looking for a cafe that served jacket potato. It was totally worth it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qE_fKMAtjfc/UuTmcy5tRwI/AAAAAAAADhM/CgXWgAOGPlM/s1600/IMG_6836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qE_fKMAtjfc/UuTmcy5tRwI/AAAAAAAADhM/CgXWgAOGPlM/s1600/IMG_6836.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Exploring the side streets</span></span></i></b> of London! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpY49aRtSjg/UuTmef4VSTI/AAAAAAAADhU/-4_QRq_hc7c/s1600/IMG_6845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpY49aRtSjg/UuTmef4VSTI/AAAAAAAADhU/-4_QRq_hc7c/s1600/IMG_6845.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Watching the Woman in Black in theatre </b></i></span></span>and dining at <a href="http://www.mintleafrestaurant.com/">Mint Leaf restaurant </a>in London. The food was delicious and the service was very attentive. I was disappointed with the Woman in Black theatre production - I did not find it scary, and found the movie more interesting. The lady next to me fell asleep and started snoring which I found quite funny lol. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aYTthjkIriw/UuTmerdencI/AAAAAAAADhY/mEbqG7nO7bI/s1600/IMG_6861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aYTthjkIriw/UuTmerdencI/AAAAAAAADhY/mEbqG7nO7bI/s1600/IMG_6861.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>What have you been up to?</b></i></span></span></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-46448638561557177692014-01-12T11:15:00.000Z2014-01-12T11:15:06.472ZLil Miss Impressed: My current favourite nail polishes +<div style="text-align: center;">My idea of the perfect nail polish:</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Easy to apply</li><li>Lasts for a long time</li><li>It has to be easy to remove</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">I've tried many nail polishes - both high end and 'drug store' but my favourite has to be the Barry M Gelly Nail Paints! </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJeMBlgLm7o/UtJ2M9pScqI/AAAAAAAADgU/Bmq9QnMuuKo/s1600/IMG_0084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJeMBlgLm7o/UtJ2M9pScqI/AAAAAAAADgU/Bmq9QnMuuKo/s1600/IMG_0084.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so impressed by the quality of the nail polishes. I've had many compliments when I have worn these colours and someone even asked me whether I had a gel manicure! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;">Summary:</span></b></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Any disadvantages?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish the nail polishes came in more shades! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>How much do they cost?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Barry M nail polishes are relatively cheap. They cost £2.99 or you can get some buy one get one half price in Boot's stores. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Where can I buy them from?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Abeauty%2Ck%3Abarry+m&keywords=barry+m&ie=UTF8&qid=1389524943">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Barry-M/Barry-M-Nail-Paint/">Boots</a>, <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/a-z-brands/barry-m-cosmetics/icat/barrym">Superdrug</a>, and the <a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/paint/all-nail-paints.html">Barry M website</a></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-62318138168848236312014-01-05T12:12:00.000Z2014-01-05T12:12:33.035ZLil Miss Motivated: Happy New Year+ <div style="text-align: center;">First of all - Happy New Year to my readers! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the new year - I always feel so motivated and energised! A few of my new year's resolutions are:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1) <i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Learn how to cook </b></span></i>- something I have been putting off for years! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2) <i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Read one book a month</b></span></i> - I spend countless hours on instagram, facebook, twitter etc. when I could be improving my vocabulary (as well as learning something new) by reading</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3) <i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Start exercising</b></span></i> - I probably exercised a maximum of three times in 2013. Exercise makes me feel super happy and it has so many benefits, so I'm going to workout 2-3 times a week. Slow and steady wins the race in my opinion</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4)<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b> Ensure mindfulness </b></i></span>- I have a habit of rushing everything. I want to slow down and learn to enjoy the moment</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5) <span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Take a photo everyday</b></i></span> - I have downloaded an app which will allow me to treasure my chosen 'photo of the day'. I can look back in 2015 and see what I got up to everyday. There's one rule though - the photo has to be a positive one. Even if I've had a really bad day, I have to find something positive from it</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Moving aside from New Year's resolutions, I wanted to show you my Christmas presents: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Ted Baker Wallet: </b></i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PwPuVEyRm2c/UslIUO5hp1I/AAAAAAAADf4/c4Jifhg5Ph8/s1600/IMG_0070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PwPuVEyRm2c/UslIUO5hp1I/AAAAAAAADf4/c4Jifhg5Ph8/s640/IMG_0070.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJdnXK_2tdk/UslIUok6BpI/AAAAAAAADgA/x_TF7j3h2R8/s1600/IMG_0076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJdnXK_2tdk/UslIUok6BpI/AAAAAAAADgA/x_TF7j3h2R8/s640/IMG_0076.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have wanted a Ted Baker wallet for ages. My other half picked the most beautiful wallet (and it even has rose gold detailing!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Swarovski earrings</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MffMzdi3vT0/UslITh0LIqI/AAAAAAAADf0/XlO0xBkzqrI/s640/IMG_0064.JPG" width="640" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I also received these beautiful rose gold earrings. These are small enough to wear to work (and they also match my watch)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What are your New Year's resolutions?</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What did you get for Christmas?</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-22426873086373568072013-12-29T20:56:00.001Z2013-12-29T20:56:06.899ZLil Miss Homely: Bedroom decor inspiration + <div style="text-align: center;"> I love all things home decor. In fact, I may have a slight obsession with it. My ideal room would be cream with accents of pastel colours, have lots of candles and be incredibly cosy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I trawled through the Internet for the past hour to collate these beautiful images! Let me know what you think! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EW2LMwprBiw/UsCD1-NVVDI/AAAAAAAADd8/MAOO3uMSofA/s1600/bedroom1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EW2LMwprBiw/UsCD1-NVVDI/AAAAAAAADd8/MAOO3uMSofA/s400/bedroom1.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w7hE5u2AVeU/UsCD11jvu0I/AAAAAAAADeA/L8Lr8gEqiv4/s1600/large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w7hE5u2AVeU/UsCD11jvu0I/AAAAAAAADeA/L8Lr8gEqiv4/s400/large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YQMXfIDtrsw/UsCFhOy4puI/AAAAAAAADeQ/JljM1A25aKU/s1600/tumblr_lejf4iModO1qbzevyo1_500_larg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YQMXfIDtrsw/UsCFhOy4puI/AAAAAAAADeQ/JljM1A25aKU/s400/tumblr_lejf4iModO1qbzevyo1_500_larg.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsYsQEf1Lp8/UsCFhFVFm_I/AAAAAAAADeU/_lYoPfR4eME/s1600/tumblr_mhqeohmKtv1s48acco1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsYsQEf1Lp8/UsCFhFVFm_I/AAAAAAAADeU/_lYoPfR4eME/s400/tumblr_mhqeohmKtv1s48acco1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WqiKHmDZdZg/UsCJnaJ5m0I/AAAAAAAADew/V-uib-jSkqg/s1600/candles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WqiKHmDZdZg/UsCJnaJ5m0I/AAAAAAAADew/V-uib-jSkqg/s400/candles.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nyocxoncGI0/UsCKvHDqJXI/AAAAAAAADfc/DcDpbCe7RlA/s1600/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nyocxoncGI0/UsCKvHDqJXI/AAAAAAAADfc/DcDpbCe7RlA/s400/16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3P4wWv_B4o/UsCJvpbDCqI/AAAAAAAADfE/CwCDYyiWHaA/s1600/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3P4wWv_B4o/UsCJvpbDCqI/AAAAAAAADfE/CwCDYyiWHaA/s400/12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--jurWKn2WBA/UsCKBfHmQhI/AAAAAAAADfQ/JqMDw3RnpQo/s1600/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--jurWKn2WBA/UsCKBfHmQhI/AAAAAAAADfQ/JqMDw3RnpQo/s400/13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/">Source 1</a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Source 2</a></span></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-90497120351239702512013-11-17T14:25:00.002Z2013-11-17T14:25:13.072ZLil miss reminiscent: Lately I've been.....<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Drinking copious amounts of herbal tea in my pretty new Cath Kidston style mug from Wilkinson's</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ui9iVffWD5k/UojNzyIZnzI/AAAAAAAADdk/Yga4zitt4Iw/s1600/IMG_0029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ui9iVffWD5k/UojNzyIZnzI/AAAAAAAADdk/Yga4zitt4Iw/s640/IMG_0029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Applying almond oil on my hands to prevent any dry skin</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8STKSgEdmA0/UojL6eOzhMI/AAAAAAAADdM/HugA-FUMBa4/s1600/IMG_0038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8STKSgEdmA0/UojL6eOzhMI/AAAAAAAADdM/HugA-FUMBa4/s640/IMG_0038.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Exfoliating my body with the Sanctuary's Sea Salt scrub - this makes my skin feel baby soft. </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHtgbkVmMus/UojL6TFsJrI/AAAAAAAADdI/L3_Ga0LC_Zs/s1600/IMG_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHtgbkVmMus/UojL6TFsJrI/AAAAAAAADdI/L3_Ga0LC_Zs/s640/IMG_0040.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Burning candles and wax tarts. My favourite Yankee Candle scents for Autumn are: Fireside treats, Merry Marshmallow, Vanilla Satin and Vanilla Sandalwood. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HE8Sybjnas/UojOJ2BR85I/AAAAAAAADds/BiN3TkWX5h0/s1600/IMG_0033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HE8Sybjnas/UojOJ2BR85I/AAAAAAAADds/BiN3TkWX5h0/s640/IMG_0033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Watching the Mentalist on my new Samsung Galaxy note. I was always a fan of Apple products, but wanted to try something new hence I decided to buy a Samsung tablet. I am very impressed by it and it's also a whopping £200 cheaper than the iPad. I also love watching the Mentalist. Simon Baker is a great actor with a gorgeous smile, and he's also easy on the eye ;) </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKH_yrHdZXo/UojL68ohJxI/AAAAAAAADdQ/sCYCRXUAYEY/s640/IMG_0050.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>What have you been up to?</b></i></span></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-45195954720237332612013-11-17T13:01:00.002Z2013-11-17T13:01:46.401ZLil Miss Organised: New handbags +<div style="text-align: center;">If I could get away with not carrying a handbag - I would. I don't like carrying things - I rather stuff things in my pockets. Unfortunately, that's not always possible. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For work, I carry the essentials: Sat nav, work equipment, makeup bag, wallet, phone, keys and hand cream. As I carry so much, my bags get worn out quicker than normal, so my idea of the perfect bag is: good quality, durable, has different sections to organise my belongings and it also has to be profressional and 'sleek looking'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found the perfect bag in <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-accessories/category-bags-colour-black-cnt-200">Next</a> - and I absolutely love it! The detailing is beautiful, the material is of great quality and the straps are long enough to hang off my shoulder. Unfortuanately I cannot find it on the Next website but I only purchased it a few weeks ago so it may be available instore. The bag cost me £25. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hZE7y_Rnn9g/Uoi62zZP50I/AAAAAAAADcw/WA_DT_a5CH4/s1600/IMG_0010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hZE7y_Rnn9g/Uoi62zZP50I/AAAAAAAADcw/WA_DT_a5CH4/s640/IMG_0010.JPG" width="544" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I was also looking for a smaller handbag for recreational purposes. I found this Mulberry lookalike from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/M-S-Collection-Twistlock-Handbag/dp/B002F787IS?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_51&nodeId=1625695031&sr=1-51&qid=1384693030">M&S</a> for only £35. I love the long straps, the fact that it has a zip divider in the middle and the sturdy material. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJC554Tdrg0/Uoi679kVc4I/AAAAAAAADc4/eUPve4VfSRg/s1600/IMG_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="580" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJC554Tdrg0/Uoi679kVc4I/AAAAAAAADc4/eUPve4VfSRg/s640/IMG_0022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Where do you buy your handbags from?</b></i></span></div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-37606787427177446482013-10-29T08:49:00.000Z2013-10-29T08:49:58.693ZLil Miss Indulgent: White rabbit tea house in Nottingham +<div style="text-align: center;">About a month ago, I went to the lovely <a href="http://whiterabbitteahouse.com/about">White Rabbit Tea House in Nottingham</a>, which I found out about through reading blogs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91-dTSLklTA/Um9zDBO-ulI/AAAAAAAADcA/ZXy8s8akKmg/s1600/545247_10151716134772444_1884333787_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91-dTSLklTA/Um9zDBO-ulI/AAAAAAAADcA/ZXy8s8akKmg/s640/545247_10151716134772444_1884333787_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tucked on a side street near Nottingham shopping centre, White Rabbit tea house serves homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches, as well as tea, coffee and hot chocolate - all served in traditional china. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I have been to many places for afternoon tea, but White Rabbit Tea House was my favourite - not only were the prices reasonable, but the service was friendly and efficient, the decor was beautiful (it had an old fashioned feel to it, which I love) and the food was delightful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I suggest getting there for about 12pm because it gets really busy after that as there's only a few tables (which adds to the cosy atmosphere).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The visit inspired me to buy some old fashioned china - I think I'm turning into a granny day by day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are currently two White tea rabbit houses in Nottingham, and I am hoping that it will there will be more tea houses - hopefully in London.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Would I go back again? Definitely, even though it's a good two and a half hour drive from my house. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Have you ever been to the White Rabbit tea house?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-87674194417101868732013-10-25T12:13:00.000+01:002013-10-25T12:13:07.479+01:00Lil Miss Healthy: The benefits of Fenugreek +<div style="text-align: center;">In the past week, I have been consuming fenugreek on a daily basis. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3vL1MEJin-4/UmpQt7Xh3_I/AAAAAAAADbw/7XX2UOFcj_U/s1600/fenugreek.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="299" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3vL1MEJin-4/UmpQt7Xh3_I/AAAAAAAADbw/7XX2UOFcj_U/s400/fenugreek.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.foodlve.com/article2.php?url=health-benefits-of-fenugreek-934">Source </a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fenugreek is a plant and the seeds are used to make medicine. My parents have been consuming fenugreek for the past few years and my mother recently told me the health benefits of it:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ol style="text-align: center;"><li>It can <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>control diabetes</b></span>. I am not diabetic but I do worry that I will get diabetes! My mother has type 2 diabetes, but since she has been taking fenugreek everyday, her diabetes is now under control. Even the GP was shocked to see the difference! </li><li>It <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>aids digestion </b></span>- if you're digestive system is working well, your skin will look better</li><li>It <b><span style="color: #e06666;">suppresses your appetite</span></b> - the soluble fibre swells in your stomach which will make you feel fuller for longer. I have noticed that I am snacking less in the morning after taking fenugreek</li><li>It can help to <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>stave off viruses </b></span></li><li>Fenugreek seeds are a rich <b><span style="color: #e06666;">source of antioxidants </span></b></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>How do I consume it?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My mother simply soaks the fenugreek seeds overnight in hot water. In the morning, I rinse out the seeds, add warm water and swallow the seeds. I didn't enjoy doing it at first, but when I noticed how much better I felt after taking it, I added it to my daily routine! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Have you tried fenugreek before? </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029749036244401992.post-4065193006144148132013-10-23T18:30:00.000+01:002013-10-23T18:30:55.693+01:00Lil Miss Glammed up: Party face of the night <div style="text-align: center;">Partying and me don't go too well. The bother of dressing up, loud music and feeling exhausted the next day are my ideas of hell - I prefer going to restaurants instead (food is my first love).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Having said that, I did manage to go to a party a few weeks ago, and I actually enjoyed getting dressed up. Out came the Barry M dazzle dusts and fake eyelashes - as well as some shameful 'selfies'</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qTKYzNCqzsE/UmO1gEnvmcI/AAAAAAAADUU/78uAwCTBexk/s1600/IMG_4789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qTKYzNCqzsE/UmO1gEnvmcI/AAAAAAAADUU/78uAwCTBexk/s640/IMG_4789.JPG" width="406" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">How the makeup turned out - I decided to contour less and focus more on the eyes </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H7rryyoFJm4/UmO1iYPv0EI/AAAAAAAADUc/kxbaSCfvbDw/s1600/IMG_4815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H7rryyoFJm4/UmO1iYPv0EI/AAAAAAAADUc/kxbaSCfvbDw/s640/IMG_4815.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A genuine smile :)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okLNJytRQ-A/UmO1mzcxG8I/AAAAAAAADUk/j7616ADa4dQ/s1600/IMG_4787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okLNJytRQ-A/UmO1mzcxG8I/AAAAAAAADUk/j7616ADa4dQ/s640/IMG_4787.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A very awkward smile </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lfk5Sbtohp0/UmO1re53TXI/AAAAAAAADUs/eRaNvg73NcQ/s1600/IMG_4791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lfk5Sbtohp0/UmO1re53TXI/AAAAAAAADUs/eRaNvg73NcQ/s640/IMG_4791.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My eyelash application needs working on lol</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Face:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> <b style="color: #e06666;">Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation</b> in C40.</li><li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Mac moisture cover concealer<span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #444444;">in NC30</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cheeks:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Mac Peaches blushes</li><li><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Mac vanilla pigment</b></span> for highlight </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> <b style="color: #e06666;">Too faced shadow insurance</b><span style="color: #666666;"> as an eyeshadow primer </span><b style="color: #e06666;"><br /></b></li><li>Barry M dazzle dust number 44 on the lid</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Mac Cork</b> eyeshadow on the crease.</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Urban Decay eyeshadow</b> in perversion on the outer V.</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Collection 2000 liquid eyeliner</b> to line the upper lid</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Urban Decay Pencil </b>eyeliner in black to line the waterline.</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Mac vanilla pigment</b> in the inner rims of the eyes as well as the brow bone.</li><li><b style="color: #e06666;">Eyelure lashes</b> in 101. </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lips:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> <b style="color: #e06666;">Bobbi Brown lipstick</b> in Carnation </li><li>Mac lipstick in Freckletone </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> What makeup do you wear on a night out? </b></i></span></div><ul style="text-align: center;"></ul>Roshnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390608460322320547noreply@blogger.com6