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Beauty and lifestyle blogger Amelia (@xameliax) talks about being real on her blog and that it’s best to always be yourself.

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A New Member in My Kiehl's Family | Midnight Recovery Eye

I've raved and raved about Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate* before on my blog in many a youtube video and do you know why? Because it's a bloody good product. It's one of those products that you know is going to be with you, on your face until the world ends or they stop making it because my skin loves it and i love it - if you have yet to try it then do so, it's a miracle worker. But today we're here to talk about the Midnight Recovery Concentrate's little sister Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream* and it certainly lives up to expectations. 

I thought when i first squeezed this little tube that i was going to get a  clear balm/gel-like product that would apply very thickly around the eyes and heavily moisturise/leave my eye area a little greasy as i counted my sheep. However i was pleasantly surprised to find that it was in fact a soft, fast absorbing cream that sunk into my skin and made my eye area feel instantly hydrated. I didn't notice any immediate effect but in the morning my eyes were less puffy than usual and felt very fresh. Sometimes i wake up and they feel a little sore, but this bad boy works it's magic overnight keeping my sensitive eye area feeling great.

While i can't tell you about the anti-ageing properties about this cream after just four weeks use, i do feel as if my eyes look a little softer in the wrinkle department, but i guess for that one only time will tell. At £24.50 a tube i'd say it's towards the lower pricing end of some of the premium anti-aging eye creams i've tried yet it delivers fantastic results. Would i buy it again? Definitely - i love the way it feels on my skin and if it works as well as the concentrate in the long run then sign me up for a lifetime's supply.

You can find both Midnight Recovery Products on the Kiehl's website here.

Have you tried either of these miracle skincare products? Would you give Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye a go when yours next runs out?

Tweet me @xameliax #midnighteye

xax

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Weekend In Photos and Some Very Exciting News

This weekend has been four whole days of amazingness and I’ve been really looking forward to sharing it with you all! 

Friday I was invited down to London by Marc Jacobs to be the Celebrity Blogger for their Pop-up Tweet Shop in Covent Garden! I pootled down on the train and spent the day chatting to you lovely lot and giving out Marc Jacobs goodies for the best photos and vine videos which was so much fun! It was a real honour to be asked to do this and I loved every single second of it – days like that really make me appreciate being a blogger and all the adventures I’ve been lucky enough to have through it. 

On Saturday it was mine and Joe’s one year anniversary so we headed off to our favourite hotel to celebrate being together for a whole year! When I walked into our hotel room Joe had arranged for a stunning bouquet of my favourite flowers, a bottle of chilled champagne and rose petals all over the bed and I was so surprised!!! It was incredibly romantic and I’m not ashamed to say I squealed a little and ran around the room in excitement like a total girl! We went down for lunch and enjoyed our champagne before returning to the room where I drew myself a deep bath with the sumptuous Malmaison bath oils and sank in for a good hour with another glass of fizz and my kindle. 

In the evening we were booked in for dinner at the Brasserie but before we went we exchanged our anniversary presents. I’d made Joe a calendar with all our adventures from the past year and bought presents for each of the important months -  Whiskey for Edinburgh, Sunglasses for our holidays, A luxury man-toiletry bag for all our weekends away and more! When it was time for Joe’s presents to me I had no idea what I was opening. He’d treated me to my favourite Benefit Bronzer, some clothes, a beautiful framed photo with all our special adventures on and then came two little extra packages…inside was an adorable little Pandora charm in the shape of a house and a shiny new key! 

When I opened these Joe asked me to move in with him and I said YES!!!

Once I’d managed to stop the happy tears from ruining my night-time makeup we headed down for dinner, cocktails and celebrated into the night. I’d never felt so excited and I couldn’t stop smiling – he couldn’t have done it all in a better way and i’m an incredibly lucky girl! Sunday we headed back to ‘our house’ to get ready for one of Joe’s friend’s wedding and the sun definitely had it's hat on ready for their big day! We spent the day drinking, eating and celebrating with the happy couple and it was lovely. Yesterday was spent having a well-deserved lie in, enjoyed each other’s company and planning the big move next weekend!

I’m already daydreaming about trips to IKEA and lazy Sunday afternoons in bed – here’s to a new adventure and many more years together!

  xax

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Cheat's Victory Roll Hair Tutorial | xameliax

The easiest way to create Victory Rolls - the cheats way! 

In this video i'll show you how to create this Vintage Victory Roll Up-do in under 5 minutes no matter how long your hair is - and all you'll need it two bobby pins and a couple of hair bobbles!

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Tweet me a picture of your Vintage Victory Roll Up-do xameliax if you give my tutorial a go!

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Hello Summer Moments | The Costa Coffee Challenge

Last week Costa sent me this adorable wicker hamper filled to the brim with summer goodies...AND CAKE, ready to take on their Hello Summer Moments Challenge! I've had 5 days of fun sampling the delights of Costa's new Summer menu one new cake and cooler at a time - and here are my Summer Moments:

- My Hamper | Bursting with the sweetest items from Costa's Summer Menu; A Raspberry Ripple Fancy, A Mint Chocolate Chip Fancy, A Mini Victoria Sponge, A Lemon Drizzle Slice and A Pecan and White Chocolate Blondie! I couldn't eat them all myself so i took my hamper into the office and sliced each cake into 6 pieces so everyone in my team could try a slice of everything! Every person liked a different cake the best so we didn't have an overall winner, or a loser depending on how you look at it!

- Day One |  I'd heard so much about Costa's Green Tea Mint & Lime Cooler i knew exactly what i was going for first and i certainly wasn't disappointed! It tastes like a non-alcoholic mojito and i instantly fell in love...i even had to take a selfie with it to cement our new romance! If you can only try one new drink from the new menu then make sure it's this one! 

- Day 2 |  My second day was a nail art design dedicated to my favourite cake form the menu - The Raspberry Ripple Fancy! Deliciously light sponge covered in White Chocolate with a devilish raspberry ripple mousse fondant in the top and a Chocolate Flake...what's not to love?! Costa sent through three lovely Essie Polishes to help me on my manicure mission and i managed to squeeze all three colours in there - can you spot them?

- Day 3 | Joe was so upset he'd missed out on hamper cake testing i took him out for his very own Lemon Drizzle Slice and a Hazelenut Latte! Sadly it was far too rainy and cold for an iced drink but i'm happy to report that the new Lemon Drizzle Slice is a hit with both office dwelling ladies and men with beards - well done costa!

- Day 4 | The sun was shining today so i headed out at lunchtime in search of the perfect Costa accessory for my summer outfit! As i was wearing pink and green it was their new Strawberry & Lime Cooler to the rescue! Just as good as the Green Tea masterpiece from Day 1 and a little bit sweeter - this one tastes like strawberry starburst and is PERFECT for a hot day whether you're sitting in or out on the go like me!

- Day 5 | For my last day of the challenge i took a seat with my kindle, an Earl Grey Tea (Costa's not just for coffee ya'll) and one of their new Chorizo and Red Pepper Paninnis. It was absolutely delicious and i was lost in my own little world for an hour - the perfect way to spend your lunch break and a great way to round off a fun five days with Costa!

So there you have it, my Hello Summer Moments Challenge! Costa's Summer menu is in full swing so head on down to your nearest branch and get stuck in! 

Make sure you tweet us and tell us your favourite item @xameliax @costacoffee and take a Summer selfie using the #HelloSummerMoments!

Thanks for having me for a few days Costa, it's been so much fun and very, very tasty! 

...now where did i put that frisbee... .

xax

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A New Kind of Laquer | Bourjois Gel Polish

I’m a nail polish fiend! Those of you who have been following for a while will remember all my nail art designs last year when I had a bit more time on my hands to sit down and paint them. These days my time is a little more limited for nail painting so I’ve been looking for quicker ways to get them done as I still can’t bear to leave them, well, bare! 

Introducing Bourjois’ 1 Seconde Gel Polishes* a super quick and easy way to get gel-like nails in minutes! The bottle tops come with super thick flat brushes meaning that you can cover most of your nail in one swipe – I absolutely love them. I have quite large nail beds so for me they fit perfectly however for those with smaller nails you might need a bit more of a clean-up after but as long as your vary your pressure spreading the bristles out where needed it’ll still make your manicure session a breeze. 

I have two stunning colours that I actually saw at the Boujois Summer launch but didn’t have time to try out – Turquoise Block* and Figue Chic*. Figue Chic has been on my toes for the last three weeks and I can’t get enough of it’s grey-purple tones. Turqoise Block is like a bright Tiffany Blue, a little stronger than Essie’s Mint Candy Apple but a beautiful summer colour. I’ve also been converted back onto glitter with their Rose Gold Lazer Topcoat* - a clear polish filled to the brim with rose gold coppery threads of glitter to compliment most colours. A swipe of thise bad boy is a great way to create an instant accent nail in minutes without faffing around with studs or getting covered in loose glitter! 

I love the formulas of these polishes – creamy, smooth and oh so glossy – and at £5.99 a bottle they’re a great price too. I’ll certainly be investing in some more colours for when I need gorgeous salon quality nails in a flash. 

You can find the Bourjois 1 Seconde Gel Polishes in Boots here for £5.99 a bottle. 

Have you tried any of the Bourjois Gel polishes? Which is your favourite shade? 

Tweet us @xameliax @Bourjois_uk  #onesecondnails

xax

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New Arm Candy From Olivia Burton

I love love love my Daniel Wellington watch and I wear it every single day, but as Joe also has the men’s version sometimes at the weekend we look a bit ‘his & hers’! So I was looking for a new watch to rock at the weekends, something a little more delicate, when Twisted Time saved the day by sending through this beaut from Olivia Burton. 

I’d been lusting over her hummingbird design for a while but as it was a little too similar to my DW I resisted, but I couldn’t however resist this Wonderland Gold & Dusty Pink* (£62) version – perfect for the summer season. With it’s beautifully classic face and simple features paired with a delicate dusty pastel pink leather strap it’s a beautiful watched sure to compliment any outfit during the summer months. I absolutely love it and it’s the first watch I wear on a night out as well as during the day because it’s so dainty and smart. At just over £60 it’s not going to break the bank either but it does leave me craving another of her designs too! Such a pretty range of watches, and definitely a designer to consider if you’re in the market for some new arm candy. 

You can find this beautiful watch on the Twisted Time website here for £62 with free delivery. 

Do you own any Olivia Burton watches? 

Tweet me @xameliax #oliviaburton

xax

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Kayla Itsines Review | My New Blog

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.A Superb New Serum | Benefit Instant Comeback. 

Every time I make a big lifestyle change my skin suffers for it and so three weeks into my new fitness and diet regime I’ve been left with super dry skin that is in need of a bit of extra TLC. I don’t have dry skin naturally so none of my beauty products are really geared up to deal with it apart from my go-to oils and now this new apocothary-style wonder from Benefit. 

Instant Comeback* is a clear gel-like serum to be applied before your moisturiser in the and/or under makeup in the morning and my skin loves it. I always get a little nervous trialling new skincare products, especially serums, but I’ve had absolutely no issues with this bad boy which is one of the reasons I love it even more. The morning after using just two  pumps of Instant Comeback my skin looks and feels glowy, plump and really healthy which is quite the transformation – I liken it to the difference I see after using my Alpha h Liquid Gold but with a little more moisture. It helps firm the skin too, and now I’m on the wrong side of 25 I need all the anti-ageing help I can get with my expressive features! 

A little bit higher than the seemingly normal Benefit price of £24.50, a bottle of Instant Comeback will cost you £36 but a like a lot of serums and richer skin products a little really does go a long way and with it’s handy pump system you won’t over-apply in a hurry. But if you’re really worried, Benefit offer a 28 day money back guarantee with their b.right! skincare so if you don’t love it, you don’t lose out – however I’d be very surprised if anyone took this bottle back. I can’t recommend this serum enough and I’d say it’s definitely one to invest in as we move ever-closer to the Autumn months. 

You can find Benefit’s Instant Comeback Serum on their website here for £36. 

Have you tried any of Benefit’s skincare range? Would you add this bottle to your shelf? 

Tweet us @xameliax @BenefitUK and tell us which Benefit skincare product is your favourite #instantcomeback

xax

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.Sewing Lessons With Mum. 

Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@xameliax) will already know this exciting fact – my mum is teaching me how to sew! Mum is an incredible seamstress who used to make wedding dresses for people as a hobby, in her spare time(!). She has so many skills it’s insane as has always tried to teach me but sadly I was a stroppy teenager who didn’t have the patience or inclination to learn and refused these free one-on-one lessons – so silly - but I’m happy to announce that I’ve now come to my senses and I am finally learning to sew! 

For my birthday we chose a vintage dress pattern and some adorable polka-dot fabric to work with and for the past month we’ve been sitting down together once a week for a few hours learning the basics (and some more advanced skills – trust me to pick a tricky one!) on my very first dress. Mum has recently retired from a long (and sometimes stressful) career as a high-school teacher so before now, because we were both so busy, we never really spent a lot of time together. But now these lessons are the highlight of my week and it’s so lovely not only to be learning a new skill, but also to be spending some quality time with my wonderful mum. Apparently I’m a natural which is a real honour to hear and we’re making really good progress – I can’t wait to put this dress on and wear it with pride partly to show the new skills I’ve gained but mostly as a treasured piece representing the quality time mum and I have shared together. Hopefully they'll be many more to come after this!

Come follow me on Instagram @xameliax to see all my updates and see how I’m getting on – I can’t wait to show you the finished product!

 xax

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.The Miller & Carter Steak Experience | Mailbox, Birmingham.

Last weekend I was invited along to Miller & Carter in the Mailbox to test out their Steak Experience and having never been before I didn’t realise I’d been missing out on such a gem of a restaurant. Miller & Carter have numerous restaurants across the country all boasting a fine selection of steaks and grills to satisfy any diner and a very impressive drinks menu to boot. We chose the Birmingham branch on the top level of the stylish Mailbox complex one beautifully warm and a sunny August Sunday and it turned out to be the perfect afternoon thanks to impeccable service, irresistible wine and incredible food.

We wandered into the restaurant a little earlier than our booked table after a lovely glass of Veuve in Bar Epernay below and were greeted by friendly obliging staff who showed us to a big table by the window straight away and allowed us to look through the giant Miller & Carter menus. There was so much choice we ordered some drinks while we were looking through from their impressive and reasonably priced wine list and well stocked bar – an iced cold Peroni for him, a large Chilean Sauvignon for me (£4.30). The starters looked too good to resist so we both dove straight in with Lemongrass & Chilli Tempura King Prawns (£6.95) and the Bourbon Glazed Belly Pork Bites (£5.95) which were just the right size and incredibly moreish, especially those crispy prawns with chilli jam.

Onto the main attraction....

We both ordered the 12oz Ribeye off the bone (£19.95), one medium and one medium rare and I was incredibly pleased to see that both of the steaks came exactly as ordered. On the menu Miller & Carter suggest how to have each steak cooked for maximum enjoyment but I went one below (because I’m such a foodie rebel) and it was melt in the mouth delicious, but I have to say I think they were spot on with their medium recommendation after tasting Joe’s. Each steak comes with an iceberg lettuce bowl and a choice of dressings which is a nice touch. I went for the Bacon & Honey Mustard dressing and even though I’m not an iceberg lettuce fan it was a welcome addition that i really enjoyed! Your steak also comes with a bowl of delicious chips, seriously delicious chips that were crispy, salty and fluffy in the middle – perfectly cut and so moreish – and a slab of onion loaf, oh the onion loaf! I will be dreaming about that onion loaf for weeks, it was a scrumptious potatoey oniony side that I never knew existed -  i will now be devastated if any steak I order in the future doesn’t come with it…do not miss out on the onion loaf! I ordered a Half Lobster Tail to go along with my steak (£5.75) and it was a delicious little addition to my plate – definitely worth adding onto your order – and a blue cheese butter that melted through my ribeye leaving me in cheesy, meaty, buttery heaven. Highly recommended.

For our mains we moved onto the red wine (an essential with a good steak in my eyes) and the Miller & Carter menu even helps you pick your wine based on the steak you’ve ordered – a lovely touch. Our waitress Becca however had an excellent knowledge of wine and helped us choose two similar wines to complement our mains with Joe opting for a slightly lighter Australian Shiraz (£8.25) and myself choosing a deep a fruity Spanish Rioja (£7.60) both of which paired perfectly with our steaks and they went down very, very well.

Pudding time, and as we were both about ready to burst we opted for a Tasting Plate to share (£8.95) consisting of a selection of White Chocolate & Pistachio Iced Parfait, a delectable Warm Chocolate Brownie, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. It was to die for. We asked Becca for 15 minutes to finish off our wine before ordering two perfectly balanced Irish Coffees to finish off our meal on the balcony overlooking the canal and we were two very happy, very full little bunnies.

I can’t believe i’d never stepped foot in a Miller & Carter restaurant before but I’d go back in a heartbeat. It’s the perfect place that would suit any party - a date night, family meal or a night with friends and isn’t going to break the bank either. We had a wonderful afternoon and I can’t wait to visit again – I’m heading straight for the cocktail menu next time!

You can take a look at the whole menu and book a table for the mailbox on the Miller & Carter website here.

Have you been to Miller & Carter before? What’s your steak of choice? 

Tweet us @xameliax @Millerandcarter #millerandcarter 

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.Detox and Cleanse In Whole New Way | Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Wash and Mask.

I have quite large pores on my cheeks that get blocked very easily especially when exercising a lot in warm weather. I find sometimes even with my Clarisonic it can be quite hard to get my skin completely  clean so I occasionally need to reach for something a bit more heavy duty. Boots have released a new range of Tea Tree and Witch Hazel skincare products with active charcoal to help detox the skin leaving it feeling super clean and clear and I’ve been testing them out!

Their new Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Active Charcoal Facial Wash* and Face Mask* come in simple packaging that are easy to handle and fit right in on your shelf of every day face products, however both are jet black when you squeeze them out and they gave me a bit of a shock when I slapped them on my face! You only need the tiniest bit of the face wash to get a good lather on and although it looks a bit scary it’s easily rinsed away with a warm flannel leaving your skin incredibly clean. For me I found I needed to use an oil (favourites being this and this) afterwards as it did leave parts of my face feeling a little dry but for a good old pore cleanout it’s amazing.

I tend to use the mask once a week and I love it. It doesn’t dry down completely and crack like a clay mask (which for some reason I expected) but it’s easily applied and left for 10 minutes before again rinsing off with a flannel to reveal perfect pores and a very clean feeling behind. I’m really impressed with both of the products and they have an incredible price point too. I would have never thought to put Charcoal on my face but I’m a total convert – a great little skincare duo that work well and won’t break the bank.

You can find the new range on the Boots website here starting form just £2.87 as an introductory offer!

  Have you tried any Boost Skincare? Would you pick these up next time you’re in and give them a go?

  Tweet us @xameliax @BootsOfficialUK 

xax

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.Revive Those Limp Locks | Bedhead Re-Energize Hair Mask. 

I’ve tried a number of different hair masks in my time – for me my hair is the one thing I can experiment with without the repercussions I get from messing with my skincare too much. My favourite so far is the Macadamia Deep Repair Mask but this little beaut from BedHead is giving it a run for it’s money right now which is very exciting! I tend to use a mask when my hair needs a moisture boost and the ends are looking a bit lackluster so I like it to feel a bit luxurious, smell amazing and leave my hair looking great for the extra 7 mins I stand in the shower with it on.

From the Bedhead urban solutions range their Re-Energize Mask* is designed to invigorate and deeply mosturise even the tiredest of hair and that’s exactly what it does. I cannot get enough of it’s scent – like a zesty creamy key lime pie and it feels lovely both in the shower and afterwards. Post-styling it leaves my hair feeling wonderfully soft and leaves me ready to take on the day (or evening) and i've been reaching for it quite a lot. If i had to be really picky i'd say it maybe doesn't moisturise as much as my macadamia favourite but it's certainly close and overall it's a great product - certainly one to try ladies!

You can find the full Bed Head range here with this yummy hair mask starting at around £12.

What's your favourite hair mask? Have you tried anything from the Bed Head Urban Antidotes range?

Tweet me @xameliax

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.Getting Active | Polar Loop Activity Band.

For my birthday this year Joe treated me to this bad boy – The Polar Loop Activity Tracker! I’ve wanted an activity band to help track my exercise for a while and after a bit of research I realised that the Polar Loop was the one for me and I haven’t been disappointed.

The Polar Loop Activity Band is a rather unassuming piece of wrist candy that you wear all the time to help track the activity you’re doing and how much you move. It comes in a box with a USB charger and easy instructions to help you snip the plastic band down to size so it fits comfortably on your wrist.

With the help of it’s incredibly user-friendly iphone app it tells you how much sleep you’ve had and beeps when it’s time to move to stop you sitting in one place for too long - two very useful features. It also tells you how many calories you’ve burnt and how much more of a certain exercise you need to do to reach your daily activity goal. You can use an external heart rate monitor with your polar loop if you want an accurate calorie reading but it seems to do a good job guesstimating and i've found i've come away with different readings from my kickboxing lessons depending on how hard i worked.

Overall i think it's a fab little product and i love mine to bits but for those looking for a quick review so they can compare to others on the market here are my pro's and con's -

Pros

- Comfortable even on my tiny wrists: Fully customisable size and if you accidentally cut too much off they will send you a replacement strap!

- Tracks sleep: Such a useful feature for me as i know i don't get enough and sleep is super important for a healthy lifestyle

- Inactivity alerts: Great for keeping track of how long you've been sat at your desk i know they might not seem like they do sometimes, but those hours tick by very quickly!

- Great iphone app: Easy to use, read and interact with.

- Easy setup: Just plug into your laptop to sync, sort out the settings and enter your stats and you're good to go!

- Simple to use: One touch button, simple and effective

- Smart looking: Doesn't look too out of place or scream sports watch when you're wearing it all the time

Cons

- Calories are estimates unless with heart rate monitor: However i think they're pretty close give or take a few

- Battery life doesn't last long: I do find mine needs charging every 4-5 days which can be a bit of a pain, but charging is quick with your laptop for about an hour

So if you're looking for a sports watch/activity tracker then i'd highly recommend the little Polar Loop. I think Joe got mine from Wiggle for around £69.

Do you use an activity tracker or heart rate monitor when you work out?

Tweet me @xameliax and let me know your favourite brand

xax

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.Weekend In Photos. 

This weekend has been so jam packed with fun, I don’t even know where to start! 

On Saturday we woke up to pouring rain and our original plans become a bit of a washout, so we decided to pop our wellies on and head into town to book a holiday – I even tried out a new hairstyle that two strangers complimented me on so thank you for that wonderful strangers! We’d planned to squeeze another holiday in before the end of the year but just hadn’t got round to booking anything, so we took the plunge and will be jetting off to warmer climates in just over 4 weeks’ time for a week of pure relaxation together. After that we realised around a year ago we were embarking on our first dates together so we decided to head over to Manchester to re-create those happy first days with a game of mini golf! In the end we drew which considering we’re both incredibly competitive was the best outcome(!) and we headed off for lunch at a beautiful Thai restaurant. As I’m currently on the Kayla Itsines programme I wanted to find something healthy so I chose a super spicy Tom Yum soup followed by seafood in chilli & basil with brown rice and stir fry veg and you know what?...It was delicious! 

After our date afternoon we headed over to the Holi One festival that was in full swing in Manchester as I’d been given two VIP wristbands and we couldn’t turn down the opportunity for a bit of a boogie!  We rocked up in our bright white t-shirts only to be pelted with coloured powder by other festival goers as punishment for being ‘too clean’ – nothing like getting stuck right in! After a powder fight with each other, a couple of mocktails and cocktails, watching some of the circus performers in the crowd and getting covered in even more powder while having a dance in the happy crowds we headed home for a much needed shower! If you’re thinking about heading to a Holi One festival next year (they hold them all over the country) then definitely do, they’re great fun and a fantastic day out! 

Yesterday I was invited to review Miller & Carter in The Mailbox in Birmingham so we hopped on a train and made our way to Bar Epernay for a cheeky few glasses of bubbly before our meal! I’d been working so hard on my new fitness programme during the week and as I’m only allowing myself one day for booze that glass of Veuve was the best I’d ever tasted! After a good old chinwag over a few drinks we headed upstairs to enjoy a delicious steak meal (more on that coming later this week) with even more wine and we left two very happy bunnies with two extremely full tummies to catch our train home. 

As the weather was glorious we decided to walk home form the station stopping at a favourite watering hole on the way for one more drink before cuddling up on the sofa in front of the new Keeping Up With The Kardashians (we’re both sadly addicted) and waving bye-bye to another weekend. 

I hope your weekend has been just as jam-packed with fun! ♥ 

xax

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.July Favourites | xameliax.

Can't believe it's August already! Here are my favourite products from the past month including some beautiful Bourjois and Benefit products!

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.Top 5 things that annoy me at the gym.

1. People who use the private changing booths with the curtain wide open

Why on earth would you stand in a PRIVATE CUBICLE if you��re still going to flash your bits to the rest of the room?! No-one wants to see your birthday suit so please, please either draw the curtain or remove yourself from said cubicle so i can get changed in peace!

2. Children in the adults section

Running about, screaming and generally being a nuisance in the adults area of the changing rooms. No they’re not adorable in their little armbands, and no you don’t want to ‘just eat them all up' - old ladies of the changing room do not encourage this behavior and parents, control your offspring.

3. People that talk to me

I don’t go to the gym looking to make a new best friend or socialize in any way shape or form. I’m usually drenched in sweat with one eyebrow running down the side of my face because i didn’t remove my makeup properly and hyperventilating like a woman giving birth to quintuplets…the last thing i want to do is chat to you about the weather.

4. Reserving machines while you have a natter

There is a perfectly lovely clubhouse at the bottom of the stairs where you may talk to your fellow gym buddies in the comfort of an armchair to your hearts content. Either get on that cross trainer or get out my way - use it or lose it sister, i’m here to train *hulk smash*

5. Using a machine right next to me when there’s another one exactly the same two machines down

Why oh why would you want to get up close and personal with a sweaty stranger at the gym when there is the exact same machine two treadmills down completely unoccupied? There’s this thing called personal space sir, please educate yourself and... 

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What annoys you most at the gym?

Tweet me @xameliax #annoyedatthegym

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