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When a new jewellery shop opened near me, i was immediately drawn in. I'd never seen a Lovisa before but was pretty impressed by the prices and the huge range, especially the ear rings. Earrings are something i got out of the habit of wearing for the last couple of years, however i have recently made a conscious bid to update my collection, get a new piercing and start wearing them again. This new shop provided me with the perfect opportunity!

There are some pieces that do look a lil tacky however if you have a good browse, there really is something for everyone, especially at such budget friendly prices. They may not be high quality, but for someone like me who is looking at getting back into earrings, you can't go wrong. These are the 5 pairs i picked up on my recent trip to Lovisa (I already have a number of other purchases from here), for a bargain of £7. I don't like earrings too fancy; quite simple, understated and delicate is usually my go-to, as it is for all jewellery. Let me know what you think!

I recently went on a city break to the beautiful city of Budapest to celebrate finishing my fourth and final year of University! Yay! As it was my first time there and I was very excited to go, I spent hours researching what to do, where to eat and so on. So I thought I’d put together this guide for anyone that may be planning a trip to the Hungarian capital.

Where to Stay 

Like a lot of people, i'm an Airbnb convert. I generally prefer styaing in them rather than hotels; they're normally cheaper and you get much more space. There are so many gorgeous Airbnbs for really good prices in Budapest that it took us a long time to narrow it down and finally pick the one we did. The one we eventually chose was just off Andrassy Avenue, had the most amazing interior design and was only £38 a night- bargain!

Where to Explore

There is lots to do in Budapest, you'll be spoilt for choice for a long weekend. 
The Parliament building is architecturally brilliant, and is even more dazzling at night.
Wander to the Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the city for great views, even better at sunset.
Head towards Heroes Square and city park where you'll also find several museums and the famous Szechenyi Thermal Baths.
Sitting by the river watching the world go by was the perfect way to finish off an evening.

Where to Eat

For a food lover like me, this is possibly the most important section hah! There's so many restaurants in Budapest, we often found it hard to pick one. We went to a real mix, my favourite though was TG Italiano, and if you can get a table outside you get views of St Stephen's Basilica. I had the tagliolini with prawns, squid and cherry tomatoes and it was delicious! They also do a very large Aperol Spritz, another tick point! We also went to the ever popular Menza for a long lunch on our final day and I had the Duck burger with Gorgonzola and blueberry mayo, very interesting! 

Lol at the boyf in the mirror!

Where to drink | Ruin Bars

You can't go to Budapest and not visit one of the ruin bars. We went to Szimpla Kert- the first and most well known. Ruin bars are derelict buildings turned pubs, with interior design that features an eclectic mix of rusty chairs, tables, broken mirrors, tyres and even an old bath tub. We went soon after opening, about 12:30pm and were only planning on staying for a quick drink but ended up staying until 4pm! It had such a chilled out vibe and was the perfect place to relax with a very cheap pint (or two) for a few hours. You can also get food there- another major plus point!

I've tried out and loved a fair few liquid lipsticks, but one is my ultimate fave! It's pretty much the only thing i've been wearing on my lips since Christmas. The liquid lipstick in question? Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in the shade Perla. This is actually a mini (a decent sized mini), that i got in the M&S beauty advent calendar. 



The colour is hard to describe, somewhere between a pink, a mauve and a nude, making it perfect for everyday and for just about any makeup look. It compliments my skin tone when i'm both pale and when i've fake tanned, and is generally just my go-to. Regarding the formula it glides on, drys matte yet still makes my lips feel soft and smooth. It lasts all day *even when eating and drinking* and I also really like the smell, it reminds me of ice-cream. 



I definitely will be buying the full size when this runs out. And probably a number of other shades too! Incase this post has tempted you to buy it... http://tidd.ly/eb7d3314

When i was sifting through my makeup collection the other day, i realised how much of a fan I am of liquid and cream highlighters. More often than not, when doing my makeup i reach for them over a powder highlighter. Liquids and cream highlighters give much more of a glow and luminosity, almost from within the skin, that you just can't get with a powder. 

When looking at my liquid highlighters, two stood out; Nars Copacabana Illuminator and Benefit High Beam. Both are beautiful, quite similar in fact, and blend out really well whether you use your fingers, a brush or a beauty blender. I find that you only need the tiniest amount, so especially for Copacabana where it comes in a big tube, it will last ages. I also like the versatility of liquid highlighters. You can mix a little in with your foundation or moisturiser for a more glowy finish or even apply it like a primer.
The only downside to liquid highlighters? I find they can be a little time consuming and sometimes messy to apply.

I still love to use powder highlighters, such as the Balm Mary LouManizer or Nars Albatross, that give a kind of dazzling effect to the cheeks, but for general every day makeup, a liquid or cream is my preferred choice. 

Which do you prefer? Liquid or powder?

Every girl seems to have the same obsession with berry/ purple/ plum in Autumn and Winter and it has been no different for me over the last few months. So.. here is my pick of the bunch to help you follow the trend.