My Holy Grail Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

I’ve been meaning to do this review for as long as I can remember but now is the time to talk about the beautiful Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, my holy grail!

If you’ve been following me for a while… who’d thought I’ve ever part away from my beloved Estee Lauder Double Wear eh… I still love it, but I was on the look out for something a bit more natural, lightweight and with no SPF in.

I first discovered Luminous Silk when I was browsing for a last minute foundation for my wedding at the end of October last year. I popped into Selfridges and the make-up artist applied it to my skin. The colour match was perfect (number 2), which is quite hard for me to come by, as I’m that really awkward pale skin tone that isn’t ivory pale, but in between the levels of pink-toned paleness. I’ve been told my skin tone is ‘Alabaster’ but it’s incredibly hard to find a foundation that matches my skin. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised with the colour match, coverage and finish. It looked very natural, dewy and looked amazing on. It also felt so weightless, like I had nothing on.

I did indeed wear it on my wedding day and I haven’t stopped wearing it since! I honestly wear it everyday without fail.

(Apologies for the bad quality photo, but this was me on my wedding day at about 7pm, the foundation still looks amazing and glowy and I didn't touch it up or anything!) 

It’s pretty pricey at £40.00 a pop, but so so worth it! It really does give your skin that beautiful natural glow. And, mine is still going strong 7 months later with loads still left in it. So when you think about how long it lasts, the price isn't too bad... that's my excuse anyway.

So, if you’re in the market for a new weightless natural foundation, I’d highly recommend trying this one. As it’s pretty expensive, I’d recommend stopping by a counter and trying them out before you buy.

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Where to eat in Copenhagen: Cheap Eats | Part 2

If you saw my last post, I talked about all the great little coffee stops to check out if you’re planning on visiting Copenhagen. This time round, I'll be discussing my recommendations for cheap eats in Copenhagen.

If you haven’t heard, Copenhagen is pretty expensive in general, especially going out to eat, but the bakeries and lovely cafes we went to were not only delicious, but didn't break the bank too.

The Donut Shop – “The best doughnut shop in Denmark.”
If you’re feeling a bit peckish, you have to check out the famous ‘Donut Shop’. The vibe is really cosy as you can relax on the sofas, eat your doughnuts and play board games or you can simply sit back and enjoy the tunes. They had the Weeknd playing in the background when we popped by, big fan.

The selection of teas here is great; they have a range of Clipper, one of my favourite tea brands. I went for a calming camomile and Joe had a berry one. To complement our teas, we had some incredible doughnuts, I had the ‘dime doughnut’ and Joe had the ‘chocolate crunch’ one. Both amazing! They cost 18kr for one, which is around £1.50, so not too shabby.

They often sell out pretty quickly, so I’d recommend going as early as you can.

Sankt Peders Bageri. If you like a sweet treat in the morning or an afternoon snack, you have to visit Sankt Peders Bageri for some lovely Danish pastries, it’s where all the locals are, so it must be pretty darn good.
I was on the hunt for the best cinnamon roll, and this place definitely hit the spot.

The American Pie Co.

Not your traditional Danish restaurant, but if you’re in the market for a slice of pie, sweet or savoury, then check out this place. They have a selection of pies from lemon meringue, apple pie to chicken and thyme and cottage pie. We both went for chicken and thyme and it was lovely. And, I treated myself to a coke (which is very rare for me), which came in a glass bottle and made me feel a little nostalgic inside.

I also love the cool interiors, it has that ‘diner style’ look and feel. And, is of course Insta friendly.

Flottenheimer is a cosy little lunch spot to go to if the weather isn’t particularly great. We came here on our first day when it was raining and really enjoyed ourselves. We both went for the sandwich option, which came with chips. I had avocado and halloumi on rye bread and Joe had steak. So so good!

Also, I loved the hygge vibe with the white candles, cushions, wooden tables and low-key lighting. Was very warm and relaxing.

Unmercato is listed as one of the best ‘cheap eats’ in Copenhagen, so we had to check it out whilst we were in the area. It’s located just outside of the food market, Torvehallerne.

For a sandwich, rosemary fries and a drink it only cost 115kr, which is around £10 (This may seem quite expensive for some, but trust me it’s really good value for Copenhagen). Oh also, the homemade mayonnaise is to die for!!

It does get very busy, but people are usually in and out fairly quickly. If there’s a queue, you can always take-away and sit outside and people watch!

And that’s a wrap for my Where to Eat in Copenhagen series. I really enjoy writing about my food experiences so expect more things like this on the old’ blog in the near future.

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Where to eat in Copenhagen: Best Coffee Shops | Part 1

Being the foodies that myself and Joe are, we did our research and took full advantage of visiting some of the best restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops in Copenhagen and I wanted to share them all with you.

In part one, I'll discuss all the great little coffee shops we went to! So if you like your coffee keep on reading.

Coffee Stops

Democratic Coffee Bar, what aren't you in my life every day?! This place has a really cool vibe and is where a lot of students hang out. They sell the most delicious and wonderful almond croissants with almond butter inside. Seriously seriously amazing... I’m still dreaming of that wonderful croissant. The coffees are great too, we had two lattes and they were lovely and creamy.

I would happily go back here again and again, and if I were student in Copenhagen, this is definitely where you’d find me!

The Collective Coffee. Whist wandering around Copenhagen, we stumbled across this vibrant little food market called Torvehallerne. Inside they had quirky food stalls and coffee shops. It smelt amazing in there!

Anyway, we came across The Collective Coffee, a trendy little coffee corner that caught my eye. They filtered their coffee in a really unusual way, using these weird metal and glass filter tubes. And being a sucker for beautifully designed packaging, I wanted my cappuccino in one of those cool geometric plastic cups, saddo I know. But honestly, this was one of the best cappuccino’s I’ve ever had and it’s a great spot for people watching!

Grannys House. Another great little place inside Torvehallerne is Granny’s House, who sell an assortment of pastries, tea’s and coffee’s.

The atmosphere has a real cosy, welcoming feel. The tables have been decorated in knitted and crochet covers, with decorative flowers on. And the chairs are painted in bright colours. Very instagrammable.

We stopped by to have a refreshing tea and it came in a tall glass with an unusual paper tea bag. The milk came in a gorgeous china pot too. T’was really lovely, I highly recommend stopping by and checking it out.

Original Coffee is a little out the way, but if you’re visiting Olufsvej to see the beautiful colourful houses then I recommend stopping by here.
It’s a really cool modern coffee shop with all décor black and white. It’s fairly small inside, but it’s a great spot to charge your phone or do a bit of work whist you enjoy sipping one of their amazing coffees! I have to say, I’m a huge fan of their chai latte’s, so creamy and delicious.

So there we have it, four amazing little coffee stops for you to check out if you’re planning on going to the wonderful Copenhagen soon.

I’ll chat about all the quirky little cafes and bakeries we went to in my next post, so be sure to check back in the next couple of days for that.

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Exploring Copenhagen

It seems like so long ago since Joe and I were in the land of Copenhagen eating our body weight in pastries and delicious foods, walking for miles and getting lost and enjoying the Danish fresh air. T'was back at the end of February now. Where has the time gone?! I really don't know to be honest, the past two months have been a bit of a blur.

Any who, every now and again you need that break from London life. Copenhagen in comparison is very different, it's very laid back and calming. And everyone looks so happy there, which is lovely to see.

Also, I vlogged little adventure. So if you're interested in watching, i'll leave the link to our video diary below.



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Copenhagen Lookbook

Hi all! I haven't done a lookbook in a while, so whilst I was out in Copenhagen for a few days we filmed one. I hope you enjoy :).

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WHERE TO EAT IN LONDON #3: HOTEL CHOCOLAT & BURGER AND LOBSTER

Hello, bonjour, hola. Today I'm coming at ya with a London foodie inspired post where I ramble a little bit about my favourite places to go to in L-town. 

Let's dive straight in and talk about Burger & Lobster.

We went to the Holborn branch for my husband's 30th birthday and had a cracking time. We both went big and indulged in the burger and lobster combo. It was fairy pricey at £32, but it was sooo good and oh so worth it! They do have lighter options too, where you can choose between a lobster or burger dish if you're not mega hungry. 

Also, I can't believe I had gone twenty seven years of my life without trying lobster. I've been missing out!
I had mine grilled and it was cooked to perfection, and it came with the most incredible sauce. Mhmmm.

So yes, if you're in central L-town, I would highly recommend popping in. If you have a large group then I would recommend booking in advance. You can click here to see all locations.

If you live in London or are planning to visit for the day, you must check out Hotel Chocolat's cafe on Monmouth Street. They do the best hot chocolates - you can choose from chilli, milk, dark and white! Just look at that mouthwatering whipped cream in the snap above... Seriously what dreams are made of...

(Joe's face says it all!)

I opted for the milk option and I can honestly say that was one of the BEST hot chocolate's I've ever had in my life. Joe went for chilli and he said it was amazing too.

Just a little heads up, there aren't many tables inside. There are only four small round tables, but most people take there's away or people tend to stay for ten minutes and leave. So if you hang about for a few extra minutes, you will definitely get a spot.

If you enjoyed this little read, you may also like my last where to eat in London post, focusing on Dishoom and Workshop Coffee.  And my first feature on London Grind and Honest Burger.

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Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Collection

I've been meaning to film this for ages, so a few weeks ago I pulled out my tripod, lighting gear and camera and filmed my Charlotte Tlbury Lipstick Collection. Be warned it's quite poser-ish, but these types of videos always tend to be. It's always a little cringe when you're editing it and like, oh god... did I really pull that face, ha! Any who I hope you enjoy seeing what I have in my collection.

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