tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72297585276523427482024-03-12T20:17:45.102-07:00Life by BeckyLife by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-54399669322332971282020-08-06T02:19:00.004-07:002020-08-06T02:19:51.149-07:001 day in Barcelona - 4 exciting things you need to see and doIf you're just passing through Barcelona or only spending the day, my little travel guide <i>is for you.</i><br />
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Here's four exciting things you need to see and do in the bustling city of Barcelona.<br />
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I still can't fathom that I've mentally checked off visiting Barcelona on my bucket list, my grandparents kindly gifted Billy and I the trip when we went over to Lloret De Mar for our jolly hols. The coach trip was two hours from our hotel in Lloret, but we were more than occupied with a good ole Spotify playlist and a packed lunch. If you're thinking about a holiday to Lloret De Mar, make sure to <b><a href="https://www.lifebybecky.com/2019/11/heres-why-you-need-to-visit-lloret-de.html" style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">read this post</a>.</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://sagradafamilia.org/en/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">La Sagrada Familia Church</span><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;"> </span></a></b>is a must visit, the architecture is simply stunning, and is yet to be finished. The mixture of traditional and contemporary work is breathtaking. Did you know construction started in 1882? It's not hard to see why it's the most visited monument in Spain.<br />
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The streets of Barcelona are super busy (keep a close eye on your bags, I'd recommend wearing a bum bag for your valuables), so make sure to be extra cautious as you head to the <b><a href="http://www.boqueria.barcelona/home" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">La Boqueria market </span></a></b>on La Rambla, where your mouths will water over stalls beaming with endless chocolate and rainbow displays of sweets.<br />
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Get lost in the magical <b><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">Park Guell;</span><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></b>a garden full of red roses, twisting pathways and architecture from Antonio Gaudi.<br />
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As evening strikes, I'd recommend making your way to the <a href="https://www.getyourguide.com/magic-fountain-l3035/?utm_force=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Magic Fountain</span></b> </span></a>to witness a glorious spectacle of water, colour and music. A romances' dream destination. Surrounded by an immense number of people, it still somehow feels peaceful and transports you into the movement of the water. <b>Good news - the Magic Fountain shows are free to attend, so you don't need tickets! </b><br />
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I do wish we had more time to explore. One day, Barcelona.<br />
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In Costa Brava and looking for things to do?<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.lifebybecky.com/2019/12/5-must-visit-places-in-costa-brava.html" target="_blank">Here's my 5 must visit places.</a></span></span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo B</span></i>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-9036309909649382862020-06-11T09:26:00.011-07:002020-06-16T08:44:06.783-07:0010 amazing books to read in lockdown<font face="georgia" size="2">Hey all, how are we? I'd love to know what you've been doing to stay busy during lockdown, pop me a message over on <b><font color="#c6dafc"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifebybecky/" target="_blank">Insta </a></font></b>- I'd love to have a chat! I've been getting through my tbr pile, <i>and adding to it</i>, and have managed to read 13 books so far which I'm pretty chuffed about!</font><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tp2udZVeM1M/Xs1PuHVCzPI/AAAAAAAAErY/da-XfiWkVSslxtMXQAssmC8vTOFiMjsFACK4BGAsYHg/3B403249-CD1A-4DA3-ABC5-5242B1C80D70.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 amazing books to read in lockdown" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tp2udZVeM1M/Xs1PuHVCzPI/AAAAAAAAErY/da-XfiWkVSslxtMXQAssmC8vTOFiMjsFACK4BGAsYHg/w480-h640/3B403249-CD1A-4DA3-ABC5-5242B1C80D70.JPG" title="10 amazing books to read in lockdown" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><font face="georgia">Here are 10 amazing books to read in lockdown. </font><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br />1. The Holiday by T.M. Logan</h3><div><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seven days.</span><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Three families.</span><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">One killer. </span></font></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="georgia" size="2"><br /></font><div style="text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="2"><b>5 STARS</b><br />I devoured this book in a couple of sittings, I didn't want to put it down! A book full of twists and many an unexpected turn - I kept thinking I'd worked out a twist but kept getting smacked in the face with the realisation I didn't know anything. The cover drew me in and I expected the book to be a thriller from the get go, but that element didn't really kick in until the end. Nevertheless, I loved the storyline and all the characters; reading their different perspectives on what was going on around them made for a very unpredictable read. This book made me cry and feel all kinds of emotions. I loved it. I want to read more from T.M. Logan. <br /><br />﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4">2. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides</font></span><br /></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.
When she shot her husband in the head five times.
Since then she hasn't spoken a single world.
It's time to find out why.
</span></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><font face="georgia" size="2"> 5 STARS<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Another book I couldn't put down. I was so excited to read it after hearing lots of good things online, and it didn't disappoint! A book full of mystery, twists and turns at every corner and the art of compelling you to read just one more page... <i>and another, and one more. </i>I did guess some twists towards the end, but even so it was still a fantastic read, so even if you have an eye for guessing plots I'd still recommend it. If you like dark, psychological suspense, you'll love this. <br /><br /></span></font><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏</span></span></h3><div><h3><br /><br /></h3><h3><font size="4">3. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell</font></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a large house in London's fashionable Chelsea, a baby is awake in her cot. </span>
<br /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Well-fed and cared for, she is happily waiting for someone to pick her up.</span>
<br /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the kitchen lie three decomposing corpses.
Close to them is a hastily scrawled note.</span>
<br /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">They've been dead for several days.</span>
<br /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who has been looking after the baby?</span>
<br /><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">And where did they go?
</span></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 STARS</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Another book I purchased after hearing rave reviews online, and another that was a complete page turner. I did guess a couple of the twists and turns, but even so they were powerful enough to hold my attention and make me delve deeper for more. Another dark, psychological suspense novel that shocked me at every chapter. My favourite part is the narrative, told from three different points of view that correlates later on in the story. </span></font><br /></h3><span></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /><br /></span></span></h3><h3><font size="4"><br />4. Normal People by Sally Rooney</font></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Marianne is the young, affluent, intellectual wallflower;
Connell is the boy everyone likes, shadowed by his family's reputation and poverty.
Unlikely friends, and later lovers, their small town beginnings in rural Ireland are swiftly eclipsed by the heady worlds of student Dublin.
Gradually their intense, mismatched love becomes a battleground of power, class, and the falsehoods they choose to believe.
</span></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font size="2"><font face="georgia"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 STARS</span><br /></font><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font face="georgia">I think we've all read this by now, and binged the BBC series am I right? Which do you prefer? I have to be honest, I do prefer the series (which is usually a rarity) but oh I just love the characters. Sure, they annoy me as hell and leave me frustrated and wanting to scream in their faces, but I love the real love between them and everything that comes with them; angst, loneliness, the lust. </font></span></font><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /><br /></span></span></h3><h3><font size="4"><br />5. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon</font></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maddy is allergic to the world; stepping outside the sterile sanctuary of her home could kill her.
But then Olly moves in next door.
And just like that, Maddy realises there's more to life than just being alive.
You only get one chance at first love.
And Maddy is ready to risk everything.
</span></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">5 STARS</span><br /></font><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font face="georgia"><font size="2">Oh my god, one of my favourite ever books. The most beautiful, emotional read. Olly, I sincerely love you, alongside the poetic writing and the little illustrations. I read this book in a day, I didn't want it to end. PS. Stay away from the film, it completely ruined the story for me.</font><br /></font></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><font size="4">6. The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon</font><br /></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> To be clear: I don't believe in fate. But I'm desperate.</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font size="3"></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">5 STARS</span><br /></font><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font face="georgia"><font size="2">Another book that's become one of my favourites. If you're a romance and believe in love at first sight, then you'll love this book. The characters are beautifully written, and the storyline is heart-wrenching, it took me on an emotional rollercoaster. One of my favourite things about this book was the multiple perspectives, hearing from random background characters and learning about their lives and struggles. Social stigma, betrayal, family feud, love, pain and heartache. This book has it all. Oh, and the film is everything too.</font></font></span><br /></h3><span></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3><font size="4">7. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo</font></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font size="1"><span style="font-family: neuzeit-grotesk; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amanda Hardy is the new girl at school.
Like everyone, all she wants is to make friends and fit in.
But Amanda is holding back.
Even from Grant, the guy she's falling in love with.
Amanda has a secret.
At her old school, she used to be called Andrew.
And secrets always have a way of getting out. </span></span></font></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font face="georgia"><font size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">5 STARS</span><br /></font><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font size="2">I couldn't put this book down. It's thought-provoking, emotional and eye-opening. This is the first book I've read with a trans main character, written also by a trans author, it was a powerful, inspiring read. It's a hard read at times (content warnings: discrimination, transphobia, physical and sexual assault) but an important one nonetheless. </font><br /></span></font></h3></div><span></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏</span></span></h3><h3><br /></h3><h3><font size="4"><br /><br />8. When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman</font></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font face="neuzeit-grotesk" size="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spanning four decades, from 1968 onwards, this is the story of a fabulous but flawed family and the slew of ordinary and extraordinary incidents that shape their everyday lives.
It is a story about childhood and growing up, loss of innocence, eccentricity, familial ties and friendships, love and life.
Stripped down to its bare bones, it's about the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister. </span></font>
</h3><div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3><font face="georgia" size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 STARS</span><br /></font><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font face="georgia"><font size="2">I wouldn't have ever chosen this book, my mum actually bought it for me and I'm so glad she did. It was such a different read to anything I usually go for. Be prepared to feel all the emotions, and read some very hard-hitting stuff alongside the mundane, the unexpected and the evocative. </font><br /><br /></font><span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /><br /></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><font size="4">9. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson</font></h3><br /><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font face="neuzeit-grotesk" size="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seventeen-year-old Lennie Walker spends her time tucked safely and happily in the shadow of her fiery older sister, Bailey.
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One boy takes Lennie out of her sorrow.; the other comforts her in it.
But the two can't collide without Lennie's world exploding...</span>
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</span></font></h3><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></h3><h3><font face="georgia" size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 STARS</span><br /></font><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font face="georgia"><font size="2">A very emotional yet utterly beautiful book; resembling a scribbled in diary with pieces of art and poetry in every chapter. A book filled with stunning illustrations, and the working of an artistic mind. A book centred on loss and grief, but also forgiveness and love.<br /></font></font><font face="georgia"><span></span></font></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span><font size="4">10. The Little Shop in Cornwall by Helen Pollard</font></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">I received this book free from NetGalley and Bookouture in exchange for an honest review. </h3><h3 style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 15px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come and spend the summer in a charming village by the sea. </span></div><font face="neuzeit-grotesk" size="1"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Breathe in the crisp, salty air, slip off your shoes and feel the golden sand beneath your feet...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div></font></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="neuzeit-grotesk" size="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font face="neuzeit-grotesk" size="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font face="neuzeit-grotesk" size="1"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YZLPkCiNKhY/Xs6qNc2F53I/AAAAAAAAEr8/WsHRBi3BtdUn3GgDn1JgmgjvRMf44NDswCK4BGAsYHg/7D7D2A4C-9D1D-472F-BE6C-8DB5B63389B1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Little Shop in Cornwall" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YZLPkCiNKhY/Xs6qNc2F53I/AAAAAAAAEr8/WsHRBi3BtdUn3GgDn1JgmgjvRMf44NDswCK4BGAsYHg/w480-h640/7D7D2A4C-9D1D-472F-BE6C-8DB5B63389B1.JPG" title="The Little Shop in Cornwall" width="480" /></a></div></font></div><h3><font face="georgia" size="2"><span style="font-size: medium;">5 STARS</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">The cover, name of the book and blurb drew me in immediately, I was after a more lighthearted read and this story didn't fail to satisfy my needs. After visiting Cornwall once as a teen, I desired to be transported back to the sea breeze, crashing waves and little shops along the shore. You can read my full review </span><a href="https://www.netgalley.co.uk/book/192571/review/680065">here</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></font></h3><div><font face="georgia" size="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Well there you have it, they are the 10 books you need to read in lockdown. </span></font></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><font size="3"><b>What have you read recently? <br /></b></font><b>XOXO B</b></h1></div></div></div></div></div>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-84448576884308621772020-05-18T09:36:00.003-07:002020-05-27T23:23:52.828-07:00TAVERTET HAS THE BEST VIEWS I'VE EVER SEEN<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">In today's post, I thought I'd take you on a journey to the little Spanish town of Tavertet, population 111. If these photos don't make you want to visit the Costa Brava, here's my other <b><a href="https://www.lifebybecky.com/2019/12/5-must-visit-places-in-costa-brava.html">5 must visit places in the beautiful Costa Brava. </a></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">I wanted to dedicate a <i>whole </i>blog post to my short time in Tavertet because it's one of my fave places, ever, and I wanted to include a bunch of photos from my camera roll because it has the best views I've ever seen!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Tavertet is a small town situated on cliffs 900m above sea level, with <i>mesmerising</i> views below. Expect terrifyingly beautiful heights and long, twisting roads near cliffe edges to get there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Looking down on fluffy, white clouds and winding lakes glistening in the sunshine made me feel free. I could stop for a moment, empty my racing thoughts and pour them over the edge. Into the oblivion. Into the unknown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Silence filled the air around us, and my imagination captured a moment of tranquility, like I was floating on top of the clouds below. Transporting into a new time and space. Finding magic in every footprint laying on untouched paths. <b>Soul-searching and all that.</b> A location perfect for romantics and aspiring writers, looking for inspiration.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Bliss. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>A faraway land, hazy with sunlight,</i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>speechless, unable to write,</i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>unable to conjure up words to describe such beauty, </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>magical views, unearthly heights and glistening valleys beneath us. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>and silence more. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Not wings of a bird flapping, </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>not even small dogs yapping. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Picturesque and tranquil, </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>leave feeling thankful.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Tavertet you are wondrous, an adventure awaiting, </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>untouched paths and journeys yet to be tainted. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">You can find more beautiful photos of Tavertet on my grandma's Lloret De Mar Facebook group <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2101144629936443&type=3" target="_blank">here </a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">I'll be back with more travel content on the blog shortly, but in the meantime have you seen my <b><a href="https://youtu.be/7dLxNx48mT0" target="_blank">recent travel vlog? </a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">XOXO B </span></font>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-69978844234510782012019-12-15T09:18:00.000-08:002019-12-17T00:51:35.258-08:005 MUST VISIT PLACES IN THE BEAUTIFUL COSTA BRAVA <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hey everyone, I'm back with another travel post from Lloret De Mar! This post has all you need to know about the top places to visit in Costa Brava.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My grandparents were basically our tour guides, they know all the best spots in Costa Brava for scenic views, hidden gems and of course, some tourist traps along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Cala de Sant Francesc </b>is a must-see, don't forget to take your camera along for some stunning shots. You'll be surrounded by a birds eye view of Blanes, and met with a beautiful white church at the top of the hill, dominating the world below. The beach is exquisite; nestled in a cove away from distraction. The journey there is also pretty spectacular - but one that fills you with envy. You'll drive past multi-million euro villas, colours of pink, white and yellow with majestic flowers spiralling from every corner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Tossa De Mar </b>is a quaint and picturesque town around 103km north of Barcelona and 100km south of the French border. Stretch your legs and walk up to the castle, where you'll be greeted by the bright blue ocean, sandy beaches and blistering sun. Walk back down and take a short cut through the winding, cobbled streets, passing the local houses. Did you know Tossa is the only entirely surviving fortified medieval town along the Catalonia coast? It's definitely one to visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>S'Agaro</b> is another beautiful coastal walk, situated in Girona. On the day we visited, waves were reaching their limits, crashing onto rocks and spraying our warm faces with freezing droplets. The short-cut back to the car takes you through a road lined with mansions, the streets reminding me of LA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're looking to visit Lloret de Mar, read my previous <b><a href="https://life-by-becky.blogspot.com/2019/11/heres-why-you-need-to-visit-lloret-de.html" target="_blank">blog post here </a></b>for restaurant recommendations and my reasons why you need to visit the stunning city.</span><br />
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<br />Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-66081064933139479332019-11-16T02:06:00.001-08:002019-11-16T02:21:22.557-08:00Here’s why you need to visit Lloret De Mar <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey guys.... remember me? I can’t believe I’m <i>finally </i>publishing a blog post. I completely fell out of love with blogging, but I’m hoping to make a comeback with a whole lotta good travel content.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sunday 16th September 2018 saw my boyfriend and I embark on a wondrous adventure to <b>Lloret De Mar</b> in Costa Brava, and I was not expecting what was to come...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hoping for a cheaper holiday by going in September school time (we usually go in the warmer months of June or July) we were soon met with the realisation that holidays are always gonna be expensive. I was apprehensive about a September holiday to say the least, <i>“But what if it rains everyday?!”, “Look Billy, BBC weather says there’s gonna be storms”.</i> My boyfriend, the more level-headed one of the two took on a more positive, rational approach: <i>“Even if it does rain, there only ever like 15 minute showers, it’s no big deal.” </i>Okay Billy, fair point. Yet whilst it did chuck it down and thunder one of the days (might I just add), the rest was blue skies and sunshine. And anyway, I don’t even like sunbathing. I’m a legit vampire. So what was I moaning about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We chose to go on holiday to Lloret because my grandparents (Steve and Jackie) live over there, and I hadn't seen them since I was really little. They're really into photography and own so many fancy cameras and lenses, I'm like.... what on earth is that for, and why is it so big?! Jackie runs blogs and a super helpful Facebook group for Lloret (even the mayor of Lloret enjoys it!) So if you're looking for a friendly community, stunning photography and reviews and recommendations about some fab bars, restaurants, trips, towns and hotels... <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/lloretdemargroup/" target="_blank">here's your go-to guide.</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We stayed in <b>Hotel Aquarium and Spa </b>which I’d definitely recommend. It’s out of the hustle and bustle of Lloret’s busy centre, but near enough for a nice stroll down (I always discover some calf muscles after the walk). You’re close to <b>Fenals beach </b>which is equally as stunning as Llorets. The hotel is immaculately clean, we always found something nice to eat and the spa facilities are just lush. Choose to dip in the ice cold pool outside or have a toasty swim in the indoor pool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lloret is <i>carb central</i>. A mix of high-end stores and tourist targeting stalls, crepes and waffles, millions of ice-cream flavours to make you indecisive for hours, fluffy white dogs everywhere, and I mean everywhere (a dream come true). <b>It’s a place of beauty</b>, but also one of tranquility if you pick the right spots. The centre is bursting with life, and there is always something to do. You have your home favourites, McDonald’s and Dominos, pizza pick-me-ups, pasta to go, baguettes bursting with filling. I even read reviews of one holiday-maker enjoying a nice Sunday roast. <i>Wish we’d known about that one.</i> A few restaurants I'd recommend are <b>Route 66</b>, an American diner where I enjoyed a huge plate of nachos, hot dogs, lasagna and garlic bread and a delicious salad whilst looking out to the sea. <b>La Campana (Pedro’s) </b>restaurant is the Spanish local, hidden away in the quiet streets. You must pay a visit here, I often dream about the food I consumed there, longing to go back...roast chicken (which is all they do here by the way, so don’t come looking for steak - you’ll be greatly disappointed), fries, salad, and my new fave ciabatta bread with tomatoes and oil. You bet Billy tried recreating this for us at home, and <i>er, it, sorta, kinda, didn’t compare.</i> Not in the slightest. If you’re missing your Saturday night tradition of sitting in bed with Netflix on and a good ole Chinese takeaway to keep you company, fear not, because <b>Free Wok Buffet</b> has your back. Literally fill your plates sky high with meats, fish, salads, and my personal favourite, beef in black bean sauce and a good whopping of rice on the side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The amount of alcohol they pour into your glass here... do I need to remind you of the six vodka lemonade scenario? I kept getting hammered off two drinks. The cocktails are beaut, and if you want to be blown away by size here <i>(not even gonna fuel the fire)</i>, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;">head to the beach bars for some crazy looking concoctions. My grandparents have their pub faves, so I’d recommend <b>Rabbies</b> (you’ll find the cutest dog here, you’re welcome), <b>Buzzby’s</b>, <b>The Nags Head</b> (I think about their sex on beach cocktail a lot) and <b>Queen Vic.</b> Give them a visit for a laugh, and affordable drinks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Have you ever been to Lloret De Mar? </span><br />
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I was sent some skincare products to test out and review from <b><a href="https://www.harleystreetskincare.com/?variant=6591044943899" target="_blank">Harley Street Skin Care</a> </b>back in March. Now, I don't know about you, but I can never see much of a difference in my skin when I use new skincare products. I made sure to test these products for a while to give my fair judgement. </div>
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I've been using these products for three months now, and there's barely anything left in the containers. I'm literally <i>salvaging</i> the last drops...it's an emotional time. </div>
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Now back up... I think it's best to start by telling you what my skin is like. My skin is normal, and luckily I don't get spots. However, it just <i>lacks</i> that glow and needs perking up. The one issue I have with my skin to contradict the prior statement, is a red spot on the bridge of my nose. It's literally been chilling here for years, I think it's in an awkward place, so nothing ever happens with it, it just doesn't go home. <b>It's a serious no from me</b>. I've never found anything that can get help battle the stubborn spot before...<b>until now. </b></div>
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The first time I used the products I fell <i>instantly in love</i>. I began with the <b><a href="https://www.harleystreetskincare.com/collections/all-products/products/stem-hydro-cleanser?variant=9900092356" target="_blank">Hydro Cleanser</a> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">£35)</span></span>; it felt smooth upon my skin, and my face felt <i>incredibly</i> soft. I then used the <b><a href="https://www.harleystreetskincare.com/collections/all-products/products/stem-miracle-serum?variant=9900195204" target="_blank">Miracle Serum</a> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">£55) </span></span>which has another lovely consistency. Like the name suggests, it is a miracle product. I only use a small amount of this product, because a little goes a long way. The product just soaked beautifully on my face, leaving me constantly wanting to touch it. I then followed with the <b><a href="https://www.harleystreetskincare.com/collections/all-products/products/anytime-moisture-surge-spf20?variant=6591044943899" target="_blank">Moisturise Surge</a></b> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">£30)</span></span>. The moisturiser has a sale on at the moment, so you can bag it for <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">£20 instead!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span>In the morning I swapped the Hydro Cleanser for the <b><a href="https://www.harleystreetskincare.com/collections/all-products/products/clean-skin-exfoliating-cleanser?variant=2803833831451" target="_blank">Exfoliating Cleanser</a> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(</span></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">£30)</span>,</span> using a small amount to get rid of dead skin cells, and leave radiating skin behind. </div>
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The immediate response I had to these products were fantastic. Whenever I use them I feel like I am in a <b>spa</b>, treating myself to a <i>luxurious</i> facial. These products feel <i>very expensive</i> on the skin, and you know they're working. The products are pricey, and is something I would have never really thought about paying before. However, after using them and seeing <b>instant results</b>, I have definitely changed my opinion about skincare products. Taking care of your skin is so important, and it is <i>worth investing</i> the time and money into. The products smell divine too, adding to that sensory spa feeling. </div>
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So my boyfriend kindly got me two French Connection underwear sets, one black and one white (hella flattering guys), the most gorg Puma joggers to lounge in whilst using the Movie night set! </div>
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Lemme tell you, this little speaker is the ONE! First of all it's rose gold...can we just?! It's portable, a great travel size, and is SO loud, it's incredible. I was desperate for a speaker, so he did good. I have also wanted a pair of wireless earphones for the longest time, so I was so happy to receive these! I feel like James Bond when I turn them on/off by my ear! He always gets me cute little books, this little book of positivity is just too sweet. </div>
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My mum treat me to a gorgeous Next perfume, honestly if you have never tried a perfume from Next, you are missing out, they're some of my all time faves. My mum did really well on the makeup front too, Makeup Revolution Brow Gel, Makeup Revolution Blush Palette and a Maybelline Metallic Lip Kit. </div>
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She also got me a gorgeous Sleek highlighter kit!! I've wanted this for the longest time, and I can confirm it's worth all the hype! Oh my, get ready for this... this is an AMAZING highlighter palette...and it's from Primark. It's just like the Zoeva ones, it's fab. </div>
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My mum also got me such a cool highlighter palette (who can ever have too much highlight?!) from Makeup Revolution, and a Millie Mackintosh bronzer, blush and highlight set!</div>
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Billy also kindly got me some cocktail lipbalms (I'm a huuuge fan of the cocktails, gimme Disaronna Sours, Sex on the Beach, Woo Woo, Daquiris, Purple Rain, you know it!) He also got me the cutest Beauty and the Beast lipbalm set, these tiny lipsticks from Winky Lux (soz about the upside down product) that I'd never heard of before, but wow are they pigmented, and the colours are GORG! He also got me this Nyx primer and glitter set, oh wow, I am shooketh. This product has changed my eyeshadow game, for real.</div>
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Ahhh Billy got me the most stunning pjs ever from M&S, honestly they are great quality, super comfy, the colours and pattern are gorgeous. The top has lace detailing and a choker neck, I'm sorry what...stylish pjs?! Hell yeah. He also got me microwave slippers...yuh you just heard that right, amazing.</div>
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My mum got me the softest jumper and gloves in the world, 10 points for you Primark! My gran also gifted me some gloves and a scarf that are too soft for words.</div>
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I have an obsession with pjs. And people really catered for that need this Christmas. Primark has some of the best nightwear in the world, they're always super cosy. The pjs on the right hand side are dead flattering too, I'm tempted to wear the pants out lmao. </div>
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More clothes and skincare!! </div>
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My sister got me a Zoella gift set, the packaging is so cute! I also received a Makeup Revolution Smokey eye palette from my mum, and tons of skincare, hello mask central. </div>
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Wow!! Just look at this present from my grandma! I love hampers, I was so excited when I received this! There's an adorable little elf, bath bombs, lipbalms, chocolate, hot chocolate fudge, oils, Body Shop cleansers, pillow sprays, shower gels, moisturizers, a Victoria Secrets spray, just sooo much!</div>
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More makeup from my mum! Who doesn't love Real Technique makeup brushes? </div>
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My bff Shannice got me the most beaut pjs ever, I feel all those Victorias Secret Angel vibes... Candles are another one of my obsessions, so my aunty and cousins knew how to please this gal.</div>
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Skincare, headphones (I really needed some, so thanks mum!), and my aunty does crochet, so she made this for me!</div>
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My grandma got me this necklace, and amazing umberella that says every cloud has a silver lining, I think it lights up in the dark too, I'll have to test that one out for you! My mum also got me a brolly cos mine always break! My nan and grandad got me the Body Shop lipbalms which is just incredible as I've wanted them, and I just cannot throw this packaging away can I! The cup is gorgeous too, I'm always more motivated to drink water out of these, I don't know why!</div>
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My mum got me a Pink Fizz gift set and this Heinz I love chips gift set hahaha it's ace! </div>
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She also got me Ash VS Evil Dead (has anyone ever seen this? Lemme know in the comments), Angels&Demons and the Davinci Code! I even got more face masks and skincare products!</div>
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YAY to Yankee Candles (my faveeee) and my gran got me some water dancing speakers as I've wanted some for honestly years, and a Body Shop Coconut gift set!</div>
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Ooo I got a Revlon Shine Addict Nail Buffer (I really need to start taking care of my nails!), a detangle hair brush, a Primark makeup set and more lipbalm (of course).</div>
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River Island do the nicest purses, hands down. Ah I also got another speaker from my mum, this one lights up different colours, it's like a rave, I love it. She also got me the shampoo and conditioner I was lusting over, it's Vanilla and Chai Spice scented, hallooo. My nan got me the comfiest earphones in existence, and they're gold!!!</div>
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Books from Shannice and my fam!</div>
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AHH! My gran went above and beyond!!! I am so excited to start collecting these. Sam, Dean and Crowley from Supernatural, Eleven from Stranger Things, and Jareth from Labyrinth! </div>
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Chocolates and a gorg Tanya Burr nail varnish set from my bff Holly, a Dash Cam and hot chocolate set from my mum! </div>
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This excites me greatly, just look at all the face masks!! (Thanks to my mum, grandma and aunty!)</div>
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Lush ButterBear from Shannice, cosy socks, diary, and picture from Hol! </div>
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How gorgeous is this makeup bag!! There's actually two, it's so practical and fab. I love the decor pieces from my mum and nan too.</div>
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A gorgeous new lamp and more Dove yaasss</div>
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Lush, bath fizzes and wine from Hol, more makeup and a Jack Wills perfume set from my nan!</div>
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Amazing candles from B&M (they do some of the BEST), and soooo many face masks (this was actually something I really needed, but didn't tell anyone, yet everyone knew!)</div>
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Ahhh the most beaut River Island bag from my grandma and grandad, and a new Remington curling wand from my mum!</div>
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I'm <i>sooo grateful</i> for the <b>best</b> presents in the world! If you'd like any product reviews lemme know in the comments and I'll BE SURE to provide that content! <i>I'd love to see what YOU got for Christmas, so feel free to link your posts in the comments! XOXO B.</i>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-21703879052401717882017-09-24T02:39:00.000-07:002017-09-24T03:25:54.302-07:00MY SECOND BLOGGER EVENT! KARMA LAUNCH AT LUSH SPA LEEDS!I was recently invited to my second blogger event, which excited me <i>greatly</i> as it was at one of my fave shops...<b>Lush! </b>As if lil old me got invited...I am literally still <i>so</i> grateful beyond words. I've only ever been to one other blogger event before, and that was at All Bar One in Leeds for a fabulous night which you can read all about <b><a href="https://life-by-becky.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/all-bar-one-my-first-blogger-event.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Lush Spa Leeds you held the best night ever, and it gave me the perf opportunity to take the most colourful photos ever!!<br />
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First of all, <b>I love Lush</b>, so it was a no brainer that I had to go along to hear about their new Spa treatment. Sadly, I have never experienced a spa treatment at Lush before, well oh well that has to change <i>immediately</i>... it's just proving very difficult to decide which one I want to try. Can I try them all pls? (bank account says no not today) </div>
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">I'd rather do more random posts, I adore my travel ones, hell yes to scenic photos of da views, but I'd like to incorporate more journalistic inspired posts (hello TV show reviews, daily ramblings, media content). I mean, I am studying a Media degree after all, and what better than to turn my blog into a </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">media portfolio</b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> too... showcasing my writing, video production, university work... I want to feel </span><u style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">proud</u><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> of my blog, I want to feel </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">inspired</b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> whenever I come to write. Don't get me wrong I would still love to do the generic hauls, beauty posts, vlogs, I'd just like to incorporate more of </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">"me"</b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> into it, and if that's not insta worthy photos of beauty items </span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">then so be it</i><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">, I'll make it up to you in other ways, I promise.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Second year of uni <b>took over everything, </b>but I came out with an <b>AAAB!</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I had an amazing holiday, soaking up the sun in Fuerteventura with my bff/boyf Billy! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Watched a shit load of TV shows <i>as usual</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Had a healthy kick start to the year, now I'm slowly becoming a lazy ass hermit again</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Experienced an incredible Ed Sheeran concert with Bill, and became a lil kid again at Xscape!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Date nights and sleepovers with my fave girls</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Turning into a grandma on every single night out (note to self, YOU CANT HACK IT ANYMORE!!!)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Third year of uni. <b>ha. ha. ha. ha. help. me.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Vlogs, Challenges, Tags, Advice, The Dissertation Diaries, Hauls, Makeup, Fashion, Get Ready With Us (probs tipsy versions too), Room Tours, artsy fartsy creative vids, short films, you name it, <b>the whole shebang.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">More blogging!!!! (showcasing my uni work for potential employees HELLO)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Being reunited with my bezzie Shannice (she lives in Italy, I hate her lol)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Organising my room</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">My 21st birthday, it's acceptable to class the whole of September my <b>"Birthday Month", </b>right?!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Becoming more educated, keeping up to date with current affairs, politics, the media in general, I just want to become more intelligent OK?????? </span></li>
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Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-24503334619603303192016-12-02T08:24:00.001-08:002016-12-02T09:04:03.661-08:00FEELING FESTIVE WITH BOOHOO!*I can't even believe I'm writing this post, nor the fact I got the opportunity to work with <b>Boohoo</b> on something?!?!? whaaaat. The lovely Faith contacted me in regards of some very <span style="color: red;">festive and fun</span> Christmas jumpers*, for not only me, but <b>MY DOG!!!</b> Like<i> how </i>could I pass that opportunity up seriously?<br />
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There are <i><span style="color: red;">so</span></i> many great jumpers to choose from on the website, it was so hard to pick just one, the <span style="color: lime;">Reindeer and Snowflake</span> one is absolutely adorable, alongside a <span style="color: red;">Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Muggle </span>one which is just incredible beyond words.<br />
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So if you want you and your pet to stay warm and on trend this Christmas I'd highly recommend Boohoo in general, but definitely check out the Christmas jumper range, you won't regret it! You can find the page <b><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/knitwear/christmas-jumpers/icat/christmas-jumpers" target="_blank">here</a></b>. XOXO B.<br />
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And what better to come back to blogging with a post for my uni work...how thrilling!<br />
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For my Radio Journalism module, we had to create a podcast on a controversial topic, and get people to comment back their opinions and arguments. I chose God and the Problem of Evil, because I've always been incredibly interested in R.E and even studied Theology at A Level which I loved.<br />
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I decided to take on the argument of 'How can a God exist in a world full of evil', I thought it would be really controversial and a fascinating side to take.<br />
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Ya know when you just<b> crave</b> a Lush bath? That's the feeling that occurred to me last night, I hadn't had one in a while, and I've been having some trouble sleeping recently, so I thought it was the <i>perfect</i> opportunity to have a relax in the tub.<br />
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And you know what? I actually had a <i>really good </i>sleep that night. It could just be coincidence, I mean I was pretty sleep deprived after two nights of having trouble switching off, but I like to think it was the <b>magic</b> of this bath bomb. This product contains Balancing and Restorative Rose Oil, Uplifting and Refreshing Grapefruit Oil and Uplifting and Toning Neroli Oil, so basically it's pretty damn calming.<br />
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The aesthetics please.<i> Just look at it</i>. How could this not catch your attention in the shop? It looks great in the bath too fyi, releasing a bright blue and white swirl of colour into the water, with <i>glistening</i> silver glitter everywhere, making it look like <span style="color: cyan;">Elsa's Ice Kingdom.</span><br />
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The bath bomb smells great and is extremely soft on the skin, literally, I couldn't stop stroking my legs, they felt so good. So overall, I would <b>definitely recommend</b> the <span style="color: cyan;">Frozen bath bomb</span> if you're looking for an immerse of magic in your bath!<br />
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<br />Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-8901269438015067632016-10-18T04:49:00.001-07:002016-10-18T05:05:00.004-07:00ALTON TOWERS SCAREFEST I'm<i> well excited</i> to be writing you this post, I had the best day ever on Sunday the 9th of October thanks to 365 Tickets!<br />
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I was kindly invited to <b>Scarefes</b>t at <b>Alton Towers</b> in return for a review! 365 Tickets generosity did not stop there, they kindly gave me <i>another two</i> free tickets so I could bring my best mates along... how <i>sound</i> is that?<br />
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Me, Natasha and Mariam began our road trip, extremely excited for the day ahead, blasting out Disney songs in the car, and all those old classics we used to bop to on our Sony Erricsons.. Oh yeah.<br />
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When we first arrived it was still pretty light outside, so we thought we'd have a wander around the park taking photos, as it looked<b> incredible</b>... the decor was seriously <i>on point</i>, and gave you all those <b>Halloween vibes</b>. We went on the Water Rapid ride, not expecting to get soaked or anything...I came off looking like a drowned rat. Noiiice.<br />
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We wanted to get in the Halloween mood, so we went back to our hotel and began getting ready, picture those Autumnal outfits and makeup looks, think <b>boots, jumpers, scarves, and a dark lip</b>. We stayed at the Splash Resort, which was so freaking cool. Like seriously, it was little kid heaven, but us lot being the biggest kids ever had no problem with this, they had an enormous water park at the hotel, we were so gutted we didn't bring our bikinis, were we not expecting a water park, did the hotel name not give it away??? <b>S p l a s h</b>. Oh and because we were in a family room there was one double bed, and a bunk bed, guess who took one for the team and slept in the bunk bed? Me. Them two best grant me friendship points.<br />
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Ah finally we were ready to enjoy Scarefest, me and Tash also <i>vlogged</i> our experience, so expect a Youtube video soon! Alton Towers is amazing, I've been before, but never at Halloween. It looked like a film set, the towers reminded us of Hogwarts, and there were pretty lights everywhere, and uh not so pretty clowns roaming around...<br />
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One of the most <i>amazing</i> things about Scarefest is that you can go on the rides in the dark, you need to add this to your <i>bucket list</i> asap. It's a whole new experience, and makes it 10x scarier. We went on the Runaway Mine Train, which is just all kinds of fun, it's surprisingly very, very fast!! Me and Mariam went on Thirteen, I highly recommend this ride, it's decked up with Halloween decor, and is just terrifying. The first hill...wow I had my head stuck under Mariam's armpit the whole way round, and then when the floor drops...please go and experience this, I had such an adrenalin rush afterwards. Me and Tash went on Galactic, I kept calling it Intergalatic and remembered this was a <i>Lush bath bomb</i> and not the name of the ride, oops. It's a virtual reality ride, and it was so much fun, I've never experienced anything quite like it before.<br />
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There are also mazes for you to do at Scarefest, they're not included in the ticket, but you can do all three for £20 or pay £8 for an individual one. Me and the girls didn't end up doing the mazes, as they sounded claustrophobic and we aren't about that life. I think I would have cried and demanded to go home if I had done one of them, I'm a wimp. But if you're a fan of scary things and love getting that rush, I would highly recommend them!<br />
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I'd also recommend you stay in a Halloween themed hotel, especially if you have children, I think they'd love it, it adds to the excitement! The gate price for adults (12+) is £58.60, <b>BUT</b> on 365 Tickets you get it for a whopping £43.95 which I'd much rather pay! Children (3-11yrs) get it for £50.55 on the door, or get it much cheaper with 365 Tickets where you pay £38.95 instead! More ticket information<b><u><a href="http://www.365tickets.co.uk/alton-towers-resort" target="_blank"> here</a>. </u></b><br />
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Me and the girls had the <b>best night ever</b>, we then ended it by going back to the hotel, ordering a Chinese, and then having a drink in the hotel bar! Again, we'd just like to say a <b>big thank you</b> to 365 Tickets for their generosity in supplying us with these tickets, we absolutely loved Scarefest, and really want to go again. It's a worthwhile experience, and I 100% recommend it!<br />
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XOXO B.Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-7479909275984258462016-10-05T03:21:00.000-07:002016-10-05T03:21:12.056-07:00HAVE A NICE DAY! #1Hey guys, <i>remember me?</i> I don't blame you if you don't, I've been super busy lately, the stress of university has hit me real hard, merh.<br />
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I was sent some lovely products from the company <b>HAND</b> (Have A Nice Day) recently, so I'm excited to be showing you them! And of course I hope you all <i>have a nice day! </i><br />
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I will be doing <i>two</i> posts because I was sent that many products, this post will contain all the soaps and shower gels I was sent, and the second post will be more focused on the skincare items, so please do check back for the #2 post!<br /><br />I was really intrigued by the brand after reading Hannah Hawes blog post, the packaging just screamed at me, it's all kinds of <b>goals</b>. HAND products are <i>natural, organic and cruelty free</i> which is absolutely wonderful, and they are of high quality!<br />
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I was <i>overwhelmed</i> with all the soaps I received, there's too much choice to just choose one when you're in the bath! My two favourites are the <i>Lavender</i> and <i>Mint</i> ones, as I find those scents the most relaxing. The lavender soap is <b>perfect</b> for night time use, as it makes you want to drift off, dreaming of lavender fields in Italy. It smells beautiful, and felt very soft on my skin! The mint soap is perfect for morning use, if you're feeling groggy and tired, use this and you'll get an <b>instant kick up the ass. </b>The scent and the tingly feeling on your body is enough to lift your mood and make you feel ready for the day ahead! The soaps make your skin extremely soft, and they even double as a face wash, I admit I was pretty adamant to try this at first, worried it would bring me out in spots, but actually it worked like a treat, my face felt fresh as a daisy!<br />
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Moving onto the shower gels, the mint body wash was the <b>winner</b> in my eyes. Paired with the mint soap, it continues to come first place. This product smells<i> heavenly</i>, and again gives you that tingly feeling on your skin, it <i>immediately revitalises</i> your senses! The shower gel foams up nicely, and felt very <i>nourishing</i> and soft on my skin, I was very impressed! I was intrigued and excited to try the Myrtle shower gel, as I'd never heard of this scent before, I did prefer the mint, but nonetheless this still felt amazing on my skin, due to both of them having shea butter in the ingredients, which never fails to make my skin feel on top of the world.<br />
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HAND is an Italian brand but don't fear, you can get hold of these amazing products on the website LoveLula.com<br />
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This is an affordable brand, even though the products are of high quality, and make your skin feel amazing, so I would highly recommend them. I've also been trialling some very exciting skincare products out, so that post will be published very soon, so if you're more interested in finding out about body moisturisers, face creams, serums, then make sure to come back to my blog very soon!<br />
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Again, I'm sorry for the lack of blog posts, and even tweets on Twitter (I know, how could I?!), I hope to find a perfect balance between blogging and uni, and find my motivation again! <i><span style="font-size: large;">XOXO B.</span></i>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-6095109033839999562016-09-19T07:24:00.000-07:002016-09-19T07:24:21.962-07:00THE BEST BIRTHDAY SURPRISE EVER!Hi guys, I'm so <b>excited</b> to share this post with you because I am feeling <i>so</i> grateful and lucky rn to have such wonderful people in my life, they truly made me have the best birthday ever.<br />
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On Thursday 15th September, I set off to Leeds to meet up with my <b>fave</b> gals to celebrate my 20th birthday, and well, there was an <i>unexpected</i> turn of events...<br />
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Me, Holly, Natasha and Mariam decided to meet up for my birthday, we're all really indecisive people so tbh I had no clue what we were doing, I just guessed a meal and some drinks, yano the usual. Our group chat wasn't the most active that day, the girls said they needed more time as they wasn't ready to meet, and that they'd meet us in Leeds, so Holly and I waited in Yates for them, and I happily sipped (or downed) my strawberry Daiquiri cocktail. I was so scared Tash and Mariam wasn't going to come, I wasn't sure where they were, or what they were doing.<br />
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Then Holly (who knew what was going on) suggested we all meet in <b>Alchemist</b>, so off we went to sip (deffo down) another Daiquiri in one of my fave bars, and alas there they were, sat at a table that was full of pink confetti, personalised cupcakes on the table, and bags of presents on the floor. They filled me in how they had been in Leeds for a while, setting everything up, and safe to say I was <i>struggling</i> to hold back tears, I genuinely could not believe it, it was the single most <i>loveliest</i> thing that someone has ever done for me, I cannot thank them enough.<br />
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We had a <i>lovely</i> time catching up, I had another amazing cocktail, this time it was bubblegum with popping candy sprinkled round the rim of the cup! The bartender gave me a free shot, it was some kind of raspberry liquor, but he piled it high with cream, and sprinkled something on top, tbh I had no idea what it was, but everyone was watching so I had to put my <b>game face</b> on and neck that shot back, it deffo wasn't 'down in one', it was a hard bugger to shot with all that cream, lols life problems.<br />
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Afterwards we went to <b>Bibi's</b>, somewhere I've wanted to eat at for the longest time, as if you know me (obvs my gals do so well) I loveeee Italian!! We walked in, and there were the birthday balloons that I've always wanted on the table, I couldn't have been happier!! I got another strawberry Daiquiri lols, and a vodka and lemonade for good measure, and tried to wolf down a lasagne, but <i>obvs</i> we'd all had one of those cupcakes beforehand, so I was extremely full, and then the lovely staff brought me out a cupcake with chocolate sauce and a sparkler fizzing away on top, bcos I'm polite I had to try demolish that too.<br />
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I really wanted to show you all the presents because they're amazing, and then when I got home I had Holly's to open, so the night kept getting better!<br />
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Tash and Mariam spoiled me with such <b>wonderful</b> gifts, there were beautiful personalised cupcakes, chocolate and vanilla, that said Happy 20th Birthday Becky on them, which was so thoughtful I can't even.<br />
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They were <i>spot on</i> with everything, I collect mugs, so what better than this Queen Bee one with gold detail on it? It instantly reminded me of <i>Blair Waldorf</i>, because she is the true queen B.<br />
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Lush is one of my <b>favourite</b> shops, nothing beats a good Lush bath, so they bought me the Intergalactic bath bomb, which is one of my all time faves, and Butterball which smells heavenly! They got me a huge badge, a card that describes me all too well, and of course the fab balloons.<br />
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They didn't stop there though, <i>oh no</i>, they gifted m<span style="text-align: center;">e a Thornton's chocolate heart that reads Happy Birthday Becky, and some fabulous fudge!!</span><br />
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And lastly, they <b>blessed me</b> with something from Beauty Bay...the box with the adorable pink ribbon on it was too much...A MORPHE PALETTE! It's the 35T one, and it is all kinds of<b> perfection</b>, seriously the colours are beautiful, it's perfect for Autumn, and they are basically the only shades I wear, so I couldn't have asked for a better eyeshadow palette really.<br />
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I had the <i>best birthday</i> ever thanks to my fave girls, I couldn't stop telling people what they had done for me, and couldn't get to sleep all night because I couldn't stop thinking about the day, it was absolutely incredible, and I cannot thank them enough. I dunno how I'm gonna top this for their birthdays... hahaha. Srsly, if you're reading this girlies I actually <b>love you</b> so much!!!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday too, that was so kind of you!!! XOXO B.Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-84944465718195461632016-09-14T10:01:00.000-07:002016-09-14T10:01:17.454-07:00WHAT I GOT FOR MY 20TH BIRTHDAY! Hey everyone!! Guess who's twenty years old. Yh me, can't quite believe it either. I don't know how to adult, so pls leave tips in the comments, cos I swear I'm actually still ten years old.<br />
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I am so excited about the lovely gifts I received for my birthday, I can't thank everyone enough!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday, and thank you to my aunty, grandma, nan and grandad, grandma and grandad, mum and dad, uncle, and boyfriend for giving me money, and thank you to everyone for all the lovely cards and gifts!<br />
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From my mum and dad I received two books (they know me so well), they bought me The Widow, and Missing, Presumed, I absolutely love thrillers, so I am extremely excited to read these! They also bought me a matching notebook and phone case from PaperChase (one of my fave shops), I can't stop buying notebooks from there, I have way too many, but look at how cute this one is, and the phone case is gorgeous! My sister gifted me a cute hanging sign that says 'people come and go but a sister and her wardrobe are for life', and tbh that's a pretty accurate quote am I right?!<br />
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My grandma bought me some Prosecco, so on my next night out I'll deffo be cracking that open, seen as Italy converted me to a wine lover (thanks to Shannice). My aunty Chloe kindly got me the most prettiest silver ring, I'm absolutely in love, rings are my favourite go-to jewellery pieces. Another amazing present from my mum and dad were two items from Lush, I received one of my favourite hair masks, the H'Suan Wen Hua hair treatment which is to help nourish, strengthen and restore hair! And they also picked me up a new shampoo bar! I've been absolutely fanatic over the Jason and the Argan Oil one for a while now, so I'm excited to try a new one, this one is the Seanik bar for buoyant and beautiful hair! </div>
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My grandma bought me some chocolate, because again, I'm known so well. She also picked me up some body sprays, a gorgeous blue necklace (so in love with blue jewellery) and the cutest strawberry keyring that transforms into a bag. </div>
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My grandma also bought me the most beautiful bag I've ever seen, and it gets even better... she got me the matching purse too! River Island do the best purses and bags in the world! To top it off she also got me a rose gold mirror with my initial on it, and it matches perfectly with my bag, it even comes with its own pouch, which is so handy!<br />
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I was also treated to some lovely items from Pandora, which is always exciting!! There were only two charms I wanted on the website and I received both of them which is so lucky, and I have always wanted some Pandora earrings, so I was super grateful to open the little black box and see those little pink beauties staring back at me!! My grandma bought me the camera charm, which is perfect because I love photography, and my sister's other present to me was the I love reading charm, which I absolutely love because I'm a huge book worm and I wear glasses! Inside the charm it also says 'ignore the things you have to do and just enjoy a book or two', could that get any cuter?! My mum and dad bought me the gorgeous earrings, I love them!<br />
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I have wanted this gorgeous glasses case for a while now, the colour is beautiful, and I love what it says, as tbh I am a genius. I also put these two books on my wish list, as I've heard soo many good reviews about them, I've never read a book by Giovanna Fletcher so I can't wait, and obviously I wanted the book Billy and Me because our lads called Billy. He also surprised me with a really thoughtful present, it's a book called 'Anxiety, Panicking About Panic', it means the world to me that he bought me a really helpful and thoughtful present.<br />
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Billy also got me the Lush hair treatment I love, and the Mint Julips lip scrub, which is amazing!! He also got me a mirror that looks like a tiny macbook, it's the cutest thing ever I can't get over it! I love a good pamper, so I picked out a face mask, foot cooler (which I've never heard of before) and a foot scrub. I've wanted a Tangle Teaser for so long, after hearing so many Youtubers' rave about them, so Bill got me one in the most gorgeous colours!<br />
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Bill also got me a Cadbury Milk Tray selection, our fave chocolate cake (pls try this with vanilla ice-cream or double pouring cream, it's unreal), and a gorgeous mason jar with a pink top. He said he didn't want to just give me an empty jar, so he filled it with sweets, tar babes.<br />
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I had a lovely birthday, and received the most wonderful gifts, if you'd like to see more birthday hauls let me know in the comments below, as I will be going shopping soon with my birthday money! <i><span style="font-size: large;">XOXO B.</span></i>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-57271011620601796342016-09-09T02:01:00.000-07:002016-09-09T02:03:09.119-07:00THE MOST EXCITING PACKAGE FROM AUDREYSTYLE!A few weeks back <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/" target="_blank">AudreyStyle</a></b> got in touch with me to ask if they could send me some products, and I mean, <i>how</i> could I say no? Just take a look at the items, and you'll see why I didn't hesitate to jump at the chance!<br />
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AudreyStyle is a British lifestyle boutique that hand pick beauty and lifestyle products from <i>elite</i> brands across the <u>globe</u>. The best thing about AudreyStyle is that you get to try out products you may have <i>never</i> heard of before, I for one have never heard of any of these brands, but I am so glad I have been introduced to them, because I genuinely <b>love </b>everything.<br />
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I'm going to start with the gorgeous candle I received, it's the <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/collections/home/products/kerzon-parc-des-buttes-chaumont-candle" target="_blank">Kerzon Parc Des Buttes Chaumont Candle </a></b>(£24) from Kerzon, a Paris company, which is <i>so </i>exciting! I have always wanted to go to Paris, and this candle helps <b>transport</b> me there, as it is inspired by Paris' famous parks. The inspiration is that every <u>memory</u> has a <u>fragrance</u>, and thus this candle helps to bring alive the beautiful gardens. But if Paris isn't on your bucket list, there's other candles in the range that are inspired by places around the world. The candle has an expensive feel and look to it, I absolutely <b>adore</b> the packaging, I love the colour and the font, it's a great <i>decor</i> piece whilst it's sitting around waiting to be burned! Now the most important part, the scent is <i>cedar wood</i> and <i>sandalwood</i> which is a very relaxing and calming aroma, it's absolutely stunning. I normally opt for Christmas/winter scents when I buy candles, so it was wonderful to try something a bit different, I'd describe it as very fresh and floral just like a Paris garden so they were pretty spot on there! The candle burns for up to 45 hours which is so good, so I'm not worrying about using it all up any time soon! This item keeps on getting <i>better</i>, as it comes with a scent sachet, which I didn't even know was a thing! You can keep these in drawers, in your bags, left on your desk etc, and it will make everything smell all lovely which is a wonderful touch, and I'll definitely be chucking this in my uni bag!<br />
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AudreyStyle also sent me a couple of products from Ellovi, a brand that is extremely passionate about creating natural pure and nutritional products from plants. I'm <i>very</i> excited to talk to you about Ellovi because I think it's wonderful how their body butter is <i>so pure</i> <b>you could eat it</b>. I received the <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/collections/body-lip-butters/products/ellovi-blossom-body-butter" target="_blank">Chamomile Blossom Body Butter</a></b> (£18), and it is only made from six wildly harvested ingredients! The scent is <i>incredible</i>, it reminds me of chocolate orange, I want to taste it...I mean I <i>technically</i> can, but I'll refrain myself haha. This is one of my <b>favourite</b> products that I received from AudreyStyle, the packaging is spot on, and the product inside is like <i>nothing </i>I've ever tried before. This body butter again feels so <i>luxurious</i>, I genuinely feel like I shouldn't be using it sat at home, I feel like I'm in a Spa when I use it! At first I used quite a bit of product, but then realised a little does go a long way so I'm hoping I can savour this product and use it as a treat! My body felt very oily when I applied this, I was sliding all over the place, but in a good way, it doesn't feel sticky, it just feels <b>so damn good</b>. When the product sinks into the skin, it leaves it feeling so soft and nourished, my body will be thanking me <i>tremendously</i> for using this. Another great thing about this product is that it is <b>multi-use</b>, so automatically the product becomes a whole lot better, if that's even possible. It doubles up as a night-time facial moisturiser, natural sunscreen as it has an SPF of 5-10, and a makeup remover! This product is vegan, cruelty free, and is great for sensitive skin, eczema and rosacea.<br />
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Another product from the same brand, is the <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/collections/body-lip-butters/products/lip-butter-collection" target="_blank">Ellovi Lip Butter Collection</a></b> (£12.50) which contains four hydrating lip butters in a great for travel tin. I love the packaging of the products, and if you know me, you know I'm a <i>sucker</i> for lip balms, so I was more than happy to see these in my parcel! There's a tinted lip butter, which actually showed up nicely when I swatched it, but didn't show up on my lips, but nonetheless felt great on, a vanilla lip butter made from, you guessed it, the purest form of vanilla, a blossom one made with Italian chamomile and cold pressed clementine peel, and lastly the original which has six wonderful ingredients in it. The original, which I'm currently using now as my <i>go to</i>, is made from shea, hemp seed, macadamia, African marula, sunflower and Hawaiian coconut, so basically a whole lot of <b>good stuff</b>, which I'm totally down for, as again, my lips are always in dire need of a good <i>lather</i> of balm. Overall, the butters are super soft, very nourishing and make my lips feel so smooth!<br />
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Another brand I was introduced to by AudreyStyle is Dicks Cottons a New York lifestyle brand, and I received a pretty pair of sunglasses (£16). Dicks Cottons sunglasses are inspired by a <i>love of travel </i>and destinations around the world. The ones that came in my package are the <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/collections/dicks-cottons/products/dicks-cottons-spring-break-warfarer-sunglasses-sunrise-pink" target="_blank">Spring Break Warfarer Sunglasses </a></b>in sunrise pink! Dicks Cottons sunglasses have been seen on celebs such as Gisele Bundchen, Kourtney Kardashian and Jena Sims, and yano we all wanna look like a Kardash, am I right?! The glasses are pink rimmed with pink-mirrored lenses, and in contrast they have black frames, so it's totally up my street. I wish these had arrived before I went on holiday, they would have been perfect, but luckily it was sunny the other day, so I was able to go out and try these <i>bad boys </i>out, and the result? They are brilliant! Much better than the other sunglasses I own. Truth be told I wasn't expecting much from them, but they really do block out the sun thanks to the 100% UVA/UVB eye protection. I also wore them without my contacts in, yet I could see perfectly?? It was like magic haha, it was so clear to see out of them, and I didn't have to squint when the sun was shining down on me! The glasses came in a cloth case (which also doubles as a cleaning cloth, so win win), which I thought was a lovely touch!<br />
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Now, say hello to these lipsticks (£22) from Nudus, I think they <b>win</b> for best packaging ever, am I right?! They are absolutely gorgeous, I'm in love. AudreyStyle sent me the shade <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/collections/lipsticks/products/nudus-halo-lipstick" target="_blank">Halo</a></b> which is a light pink colour with a touch of frost, I don't normally go for pink shades (I'm a dark red and purple girl at heart), but I'm so glad I've been given the opportunity by AudreyStyle to try something new! The lipstick swatches beautifully, but on my lips it didn't appear to show up, it's a lot more sheer than I expected (and I'm actually not keen on the smell of their lipsticks). I also received <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/collections/lipsticks/products/nudus-dirty-diana-lipstick" target="_blank">Dirty Diana</a></b> which is a gorgeous red (my cup of tea fo'sure), and is a lot more pigmented on the lips. These lipsticks are Australian made, and what I love about them is that they are <b>very nourishing</b> and actually protect your lips because they are made with the finest organic ingredients! AudreyStyle have done good picking out these fab brands!! The products are made with bioactive extracts from flowers, fruits, herbs and minerals, and are additionally gluten and cruelty free which is a major plus!<br />
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Lastly, in this wonderful package, AudreyStyle sent me Cult Gaia's Blush Mulberry flower crown (£24) which also came with a cute quote by Drew Barrymore. Wow it's <i>so so</i> pretty, and it's handmade too, all the way from sunny LA!! Personally, I don't think I suit flower crowns, or any hair accessories for that matter, sigh. My sister would look so much better in this (she got the good genes). However, this would be <b>perfect</b> for holiday, you can get away with wearing anything when you're away on your summer hols, so when I next go travelling (which is hopefully soon) I'll deffo be rocking the pink glasses and flower crown, I can envision it now. The crown has an adjustable lobster claw clasp chain closure (wow so much alliteration), which is perfect because that means it'll fit my big head lols.<br />
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Overall, I am absolutely chuffed with my package from <b><a href="https://www.audreystyle.co.uk/" target="_blank">AudreyStyle</a></b>, they have been more than generous to me, and I appreciate it so much. I have been introduced to so many incredible brands and their amazing products, I highly, highly recommend, like serious 10/10 recommend. You can find AudreyStyle on their <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Audreystyleuk/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Audreystyle_UK" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </b>and<b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/audreystyle_uk/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Have you been introduced to great brands by AudreyStyle before? If not, is there anything from AudreyStyle's boutique you'd be interested in trying? Let me know in the comments below! XOXO B.</span></i><br />
<br />Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-62897329369827621482016-09-07T06:39:00.001-07:002016-09-07T07:45:11.612-07:00ONE BRAND FOCUS | TECHNIC COSMETICS!Recently I received the most <i>exciting</i> package ever, I was literally like a child opening Christmas presents. <b><a href="http://www.lovethymakeup.com/products/technic/" target="_blank">Technic Cosmetics </a></b>were <i>lovely</i> enough to send me some of their makeup products, and I can't wait to share them with you!<br />
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Technic has been one of my <u>favourite</u> brands for years, I have so many of their products, so I was absolutely ecstatic to try some more! They offer such incredible products for a really affordable price. P.S Blogger has reduced my photo quality, and I'm not sure why, so please forgive me!<br />
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Already from Technic I own soooo many of their nail varnishes, seriously, they have the <b>best</b> shades, pigment and quality, even if you're <b>lazy</b> like me and just want to use one coat, you can. I also own another eyeshadow palette, highlighter (which is one of my <b>all time faves</b>, deffo a dupe for Benefit's High Beam), blushes etc, so I had high hopes for these products!<br />
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I was <i>immediately</i> drawn to the eyeshadow palette when I first opened my parcel, I mean just look at it. The colour range is pretty<i> on point</i> if you ask me, and there's an array of matte's and shimmers, so there's something for every occasion. The palette is the <b>Mega Nudes 4</b>, so if this one doesn't tickle your fancy, there's loads more in the collection you can choose from! I couldn't find the price online, but their other eyeshadow palette's have been £5 and under! The shimmer shadows are <b>highly pigmented</b>, and even make a <b>gorgeous dupe</b> for a highlighter, <i>the sparkly pink I'm looking at you</i>. A couple of the matte shadows didn't show up very well when I swatched them, but the colour pay off was a lot better when I actually applied them onto my eyes. The eyeshadow look I went for recently, consisted of me using a matte light pink as the transition colour, followed by a dark purple in the crease to add definition and shape to the eyes, and then a light pink glittery shadow all over the lid. I used the <b><a href="http://www.lovethymakeup.com/product/brushes-tools/technic-pro-eyeshadow-blending-brush/" target="_blank">PRO Eyeshadow Blending Brush</a></b> for every step, it's a great multi use product, as it worked well for the crease, to sweep eyeshadow all over the lid, and of course to blend everything together. The brush retails at £3.99 and is so soft and sturdy, and blended the eyeshadows beautifully!<br />
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I used the <b>Sponge</b> to blend out my foundation and concealer, however the sponge was too hard, so it made applying my base makeup difficult, and hurt to press into the skin. I then used the <b><a href="http://www.lovethymakeup.com/product/face-makeup/technic-correct-contour/" target="_blank">Correct and Contour</a></b> palette which retails at £4, I'm new to this step, so I had fun trying out each colour on my face! There is a demonstration on the back to show you what each product does and where to apply it, which I found very helpful! I like this palette because it's compact and has everything in there, including contour shades and a silver shimmer to highlight. I used the darkest one to contour with and <i>loved</i> the result, it helped give my face shape and helped define my non-existent cheekbones! I found the lighter shade at the end worked best for a brow, nose and under the eye highlight. The lilac colour included is to correct yellow skintones and bruises, I found it did actually work well for my skin, and the green, which is to minimise redness, did it's job well as it covered the redness on my nose, which no concealer <i>ever</i> manages to do. The yellow shade is to neutralise purple dark patches, but I don't really have any, so I couldn't put this one to the test, and lastly the silver shimmer was quite good at brightening.</div>
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I was very excited about the <b><a href="http://www.lovethymakeup.com/product/lip-makeup/vitamin-e-lipstick/" target="_blank">Vitamin E lipstick</a> </b>in the shade Bare, it retails at £1.99 and it didn't disappoint. The lipstick itself smells beautiful (which is always a plus), it's very pigmented, and the colour is very pretty, even though it's not one I'd normally go for. It matched my pink eyeshadow look nicely, so I was pleased!<br />
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And lastly the <b>Nail Varnish </b>which retails at £1.99, I had high expectations of this product because I already own some of their older polishes, and they never cease to amaze me. It's a very pretty light pink in the shade Slow Dance, again, I normally tend to go for darker colours, but this is a really lush colour. I was slightly disappointed by this, and definitely prefer some of their older varnishes, it needed a lot of coats, and kept sliding off revealing the nail underneath, but the colour did actually look so pretty on.</div>
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Overall, the makeup look I created with these products was <b>gorgeous</b>, it was extremely glowy and pink, and I loved it! I will always recommend Technic Cosmetics, they're great quality and extremely affordable. You can find them on social media, including<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Techniccosmetics/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/techniccosmetic" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </b>and<b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/technic_cosmetics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever tried Technic's products before? If not, have you seen any you'd like to try out?! XOXO B.</span></i>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-40450792846421902682016-09-05T06:16:00.001-07:002016-09-05T06:16:13.382-07:00TENERIFE TRAVEL DIARY!On the 24th of August my family and I headed to Manchester airport, where we would soon be getting on our flight to <b>Tenerife</b>. I mean, we nearly missed the flight...so potentially this post could have been non existent...<br />
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I had a lovely week abroad, leaving all my troubles and worries behind in England, no doubt in my mind that they would be there to welcome me back once I arrived home. I <i>love</i> writing travel posts, and including a rather long photo diary (sorry about that), so hopefully you enjoy this!<br />
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My favourite part of the hotel was the <b>spa</b>, I definitely went to<i> town</i> on treating myself. I have been intrigued about fish spas for years now, always chickening out at the opportunity to have my feet "eaten" by fish, however I plucked up the courage this year, and the result? My <i>feet never felt better</i>, and the lovely women in the shop gave you a mini foot massage afterwards, so it was a win win situation really. Having fish eat away the dead skin on your feet was a weird sensation I won't lie, it felt like mini vibrations, and the first few seconds I wanted to pull my feet out of the tank (because ew fish), but it really made a difference to my feet, so I ended up going back and having it done again. Whilst at the spa, I also opted for a manicure, with nail varnish that is supposed to last up to three weeks. I picked a gorgeous pink colour, and had my nails filed and shaped. Lastly, I experienced a facial and neck massage, which was lovely, and it's made me want to book in for a spa trip every day of my life!!<br />
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I got the <i>worst</i> sun burn of my life whilst on holiday, I'm such an idiot (always always wear sun cream people). My back was burnt to a crisp, I couldn't wear a bra, clothes, couldn't sleep, it lasted like eight days, it was the worst pain in the world. BUT apart from that, it was a really good holiday and was nice to lounge around doing nothing all day long.<br />
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If you know me by now, and you've been following my blog for a while, you MUST be anticipating flower pictures? Like seriously, when do I <i>not</i> take photos of nature? The gardens at the hotel gave me the <i>perfect</i> opportunity to do so!<br />
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On one of the days we took a taxi to <b>Santa Cruz</b> and ended up being dropped off at a back street, where there were only a few Spanish restaurants, but we are glad we did, as the meal we had was gorgeous! I had steak and chips, and then for dessert (there always has to be dessert consumed) I had a blueberry cheesecake!<br />
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Tenerife is home to <i>beautiful black beaches</i>, so upon exiting the hotel and realising there was nothing outside it, we decided to head down to the sea to take photos...I'm sure I could produce a moral of the story moment there so let me try...it's not about the destination it's about the journey? Aye, I have no clue, but least I got some pretty snaps of the ocean, so it's all good.<br />
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The hotel food was <i>surprisingly</i> quite nice at times, there was always something for me to devour, even if that was<i> endless </i>plates of chips and pots of ice-cream. On one of the nights we decided to eat in the Italian, and I opted for an Italian soup with pasta, which was gorgeous, a plateful of lasagne, and then the icing of the cake...the <u>dreaded</u> fruit salad. I mean, how artificial do those grapes look? I'm so confused by their colour lol. Safe to say I didn't like it, but I didn't want to look rude leaving it so my mum sneakily hid the fruit in her bag and went and threw them in the bathroom bin (lool #VeryBritishProblems)<br />
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I think the best meal we all had was in Tenerife Airport, in a restaurant called<b> O'Learys</b>, the food was absolutely delicious, I would 10/10 definitely recommend. I got a fajita style chicken burger with chips, my mum got fish and chips, and my dad got steak and chips, (I would have photographed my sister's kids chicken nuggets and chips meal, but tbh it wasn't that photo worthy).<br />
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Overall, I had a lovely holiday, Tenerife is a stunning island, and I'd love to go back and visit again sometime in the future!<br />
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I also vlogged my trip to Tenerife, which will be up soon on my Youtube channel which you can find <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/beckyshannonx" target="_blank">here</a></b>. It would mean the world to me if you would subscribe and check out my travel vlogs!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Have you been on holiday this year? Or do you have exciting plans for a trip away next year?! Let me know in the comments below! XOXO B.</span></i>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-84954153958350004862016-08-15T02:54:00.000-07:002016-08-15T02:54:35.516-07:00TRAVEL | HEBDEN BRIDGE!Last week my sister, grandma, aunty and I took the train to <b>Hebden Bridge</b>, a market town in West Yorkshire. I'd never been before, but I'd heard <i>glorious</i> remarks about this little town from family and friends who promised it was lovely and very photo-worthy.<br />
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Safe to say I was not left disappointed, it was very <i>picturesque</i> and had a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere to it. We didn't get up to much, but we ventured into the cutest shops, and had the nicest meal ever, seriously you have to see the photos.<br />
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When we first arrived we were met by gorgeous views of the canal, and the Rosie and Jim esque boats sitting <i>delicately</i> on top of the water. The weather shifted it's mood continuously throughout the day, some moments the clouds drifted apart and released the <i>golden light</i> of the sun, other times they opened and released a <i>fury </i>of rain, bolting down onto the ground. Nonetheless, we still had an enjoyable day, and the weather seemed to be on our sides, as it only poured down once we were safe and sound inside, enjoying our meals.<br />
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Whenever I travel I have to take photos of buildings, so obviously there was no exception at Hebden Bridge.<br />
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I also <i>love decor</i> inside shops, so upon finding pretty stores I had to sneakily take loads of snaps for you. And of course for Instagram, because who doesn't put social media first?<br />
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I also spotted one of my favourite shops on the journey, The Yorkshire Soap Company. You may remember my love for this shop because of the post I wrote <b><a href="http://life-by-becky.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/bloggers-day-out-lush-yorkshire-soap.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>, when me and my bestie had a bloggers day out. I love the inside of the shop, it's so <i>colourful</i>, it's impossible not to photograph. Everything smells absolutely delicious in here, my favourite scents being Cherry Bakewell and Yorkshire Rose. Please go and have a sniff of their products. It was hard to resist not buying anything, the bath bombs were so tempting...<br />
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For once I wasn't that hungry when it got to dinner time (very unusual for me, I normally <i>devour</i> food every minute of every day), so I opted for a healthier option, woo go me. I've been trying to become a more healthy person recently, consuming a gorgeous smoothie everyday, and eating more healthier options, with the occasional work out, and I mean <i>occasional</i>, I'm so unfit and lazy. The restaurant we ate in was called <b><a href="http://www.ayasophia.co.uk/" target="_blank">Aya Sophia Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine</a></b>, I'm very picky with food and never venture out, so I was very excited to try something new. For starters, I had the garlic mushrooms, which I actually didn't like, but the sauce was <i>absolutely beautiful</i>, I could have eaten just a plateful of that alone. For my main I had a Greek salad, and it was <i>absolutely divine</i>, full of grilled chicken, halloumi cheese, feta cheese, turkish sausage, lettuce, cucumber, onions, it was the best thing ever.<br />
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All in all, it was a nice little day out. I don't go back to uni till the end of September, so it's been nice to step out of the house for a day trip here and there. Hebden Bridge is a really cute little town, I'd definitely recommend!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Have you ever been here before? If not, have you been on a day trip recently? XOXO B.</i></span><br />
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This is so long awaited. No, seriously. I constantly buy a <i>library's worth</i> of books, and always forget to sit down and review one. <b>When one book finishes, another one opens. </b><br />
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I'm a literal bookworm. I have tons and tons of books, so I'm very excited to actually sit down and review some of my latest reads for you!<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Me-Before-You-Jojo-Moyes/dp/0718157834/ref=tmm_pap_title_0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Me Before You</span> </a></b>| Jojo Moyes: I'm sure plenty of you know a lot about this book, it's been hugely talked about in the media. I picked this up after watching the trailer for the film and instantly thinking, yep, this is my kind of book. So I already had a pre-conjured image of the characters, but nonetheless it didn't ruin the story. It was<i> so inspiring</i>, it was absolutely unreal. It made me want to be a better person, it put things into <i>perspective</i>, and had a <i>strong message</i> behind it. It was terribly upsetting, moving, emotional, yet beautiful, strong and passionate. The main characters were <i>extraordinary</i>, I loved the unexpected bond between them, and thoroughly enjoyed being a spectator, watching them grow. The story surrounds two people who feel stuck in life, Lou, becomes a carer for Will, who is a quadriplegic, and both try to help the other live life to the fullest, with no restrictions, but that proves to be pretty impossible. I'd rate this book 5/5.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-You-Jojo-Moyes/dp/1405909072/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470676496&sr=1-1&keywords=after+you" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">After You</span></a></b> | Jojo Moyes: This is the sequel to Me Before You, so obviously spoilers and all...<br />
In all honesty, I definitely <i>preferred</i> the first book, but I did surprisingly really enjoy this as well. This story follows Lou, after everything changed...and how tries to better herself and make the most of her life, acting on her promise to Will. I just really loved the characters in this book, it was humorous, emotional and very tense. There were definitely moments of shock, which I liked. I'd rate this book 4/5.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behind-Closed-Detective-Inspector-Louisa/dp/0751549630/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470676723&sr=1-1&keywords=behind+closed+doors+elizabeth+haynes" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Behind Closed Doors</span></a></b> | Elizabeth Haynes: The blurb was too intriguing to not pick this up. I love thrillers, and I love a good mystery. This is full of suspense and tension, I was continuously holding my breath and felt on edge, so if you're a fan of this genre, then no doubt you'll enjoy this too. The story follows a young girl who disappears whilst on holiday in Greece. It's graphic, disturbing in most parts, but it is so interesting I could not put it down. I'd rate this book 5/5.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Places-Gillian-Flynn/dp/0753827034/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470676884&sr=1-1&keywords=dark+places+gillian+flynn" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Dark Places</span></a></b> | Gillian Flynn: I finished this book yesterday, it was such an interesting read. The story focuses on Libby Day, whose family was massacred by her brother when she was seven years old. Throughout the book you find out whether it was Libby's brother or not, has she put her innocent brother in prison for life? Or is that his righteous place. It's a very <i>disturbing</i> and graphic read, but again these thriller/mystery novels intrigue me, and offer that "I'm glad this isn't my life" pleasure. I'd rate this book 5/5.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fix-You-Carrie-Elks/dp/1782398244/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470677138&sr=8-1&keywords=fix+you+carrie+elks" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Fix You</span></a> </span></b>| Carrie Elks: Honestly, I picked this up because a) the cover is super pretty, and b) the review on the blurb tempted me by saying 'The perfect book to snuggle up with when you have an evening spare with nothing but a hot chocolate or a glass of wine to keep you company'. Sadly, I was disappointed with this, I <i>really</i> wanted to love it, but couldn't get into it, and it dragged...I was like please end. I read some on the plane to Italy, and a lot of the time I couldn't really concentrate on it, but it was pretty boring. It follows two people who fell in love, broke up, and then try to work it out again, but there are so many complications in the way I was like 'fgs'. Yup, fgs. I rate this book 3/5 if I'm being generous.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Paris-Alexandra-Potter/dp/1444712179/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470677358&sr=8-1&keywords=love+from+paris" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Love From Paris</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> </span></a></b>| Alexandra Potter: Sooo, I was deffo tempted by the cover. But can you blame me? It's beautiful. I<i> love love love</i> this book. It's become one of my favourite books of all time, I simply could not put this book down. The main character Ruby jets off to Paris in need of escapism, and when there she finds an apartment that was owned by a woman before the war, and discovers beautiful love letters hidden away. Ruby is determined to find answers, who are these people, why has this apartment been hidden all these years. I loved the characters in this book, the writing was absolutely fantastic, the words created such <i>powerful</i> and vivid imagery I really felt like I was in Paris. I loved the whole theme of travelling, adventure and romance, it's inspired me to write my own story about a solo traveller. I'd rate this book 5/5.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Match-Me-If-You-Can-ebook/dp/B015X2FR7U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470677738&sr=8-1&keywords=Match+me+if+you+can" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Match Me If You Can</span></a></b> | Michelle Gorman: This book was something totally different to what I normally read, and I'm so glad I picked this up, as it's made me venture out when it comes to genre. I <i>loved</i> how this book was split into three narratives, it made for such an interesting read. I loved each character, and how you got to experience their way of life, I loved picturing them in my head, and seeing how they all adapt to situations differently. I highly recommend this book, it's full of humour, romance and the importance of friendship. I'd rate this book 5/5.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Bright-Places-Jennifer-Niven/dp/0141357037/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470677972&sr=8-1&keywords=all+the+bright+places" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">All The Bright Places</span></a></b> | Jennifer Niven: I'm sure loads of you have read or heard of this book before, its so widely talked about, and now I know why. It's absolutely excellent. I again, could not put this book down, it wouldn't leave my hands. The characters are amazing, the relationship between them is spectacular. It's incredibly moving, but eye-opening, you're in for an emotional rollercoaster if you read this. It focuses on mental health, and how two young people try help the other get through their worries, it's inspiring, the message behind it is very similar to Me Before You in my opinion. This is definitely one of my favourite books. I'd rate this 5/5.<br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Wood-Ruth-Ware/dp/0099598248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470678140&sr=8-1&keywords=in+a+dark+dark+wood" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">In A Dark, Dark, Wood</span></b></a> </span>| Ruth Ware: Another thrilling book full of mystery, it was scary, and had you on edge. It's full of suspense and tension, and you're repeatedly questioning and second guessing the characters. A group of people are invited to a hen party in a remote cottage, the main character hasn't even spoken to this girl for ten years...things start going wrong, very wrong. It's full of lies, deceit, secrets.. it's so interesting, I again could not put this book down. I'd rate this book 5/5.<br />
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So there you have it. A round up of the books I've been recently reading. I have so many more sat waiting to be opened and loved, so let me know if you'd like more reviews!!<br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;">Related Posts: </span><a href="http://life-by-becky.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/rebecca-reads-book-haul-2.html">http://life-by-becky.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/rebecca-reads-book-haul-2.html</a><br />
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On the 11th July I managed to mentally check off something on my <b>bucket list</b>, I visited the beautiful city, <b>Italy</b>. My bestie recently moved over there, so we made pretty quick and spontaneous plans for me to come visit. I even travelled there and back on my own, which was definitely an <u>accomplishment</u>. I'm so excited to share with you my adventure through words and photos, it was an amazing experience.<br />
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So aside from the endless <i>stresses</i> of packing, travelling on my <i>own,</i> and realising my passport had run out a <i>week</i> before my trip (I know, could only happen to me right?). I finally managed to arrive safe and sound.<br />
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First stop? <b>Pisa.</b><br />
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My flight had been delayed, which meant we got to Pisa later than expected, which limited the time we had there. We only stayed there for one night in an AirBnb, it wasn't great, and the room was scorching hot, so I couldn't sleep for hours, but it was an <i>experience</i>, as whenever I go on holiday I normally stop in hotels. We ventured a little into Pisa, which was quite daunting as it was getting dark and we had no idea where we were walking to. Eventually, we managed to find the <b><a href="http://www.towerofpisa.org/" target="_blank">Leaning Tower of Pisa</a></b>, and trust me, I did try and create the standard photo pushing it over, but let's just say it didn't work out... We also stopped off at a restaurant and had pizza, to my surprise and ultimate disbelief I didn't really get on with the food in Italy, and big shocker, Italian food is my faaaave, hm.<br />
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Second stop? <b>Florence. </b><br />
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Oh Florence, you <i>beauty</i>. It was remarkable. A beautiful, vibrant place, <i>bursting</i> with tourists and local attractions. Again, we stayed in an AirBnb and this time it was stunning, it was my <b>dream apartment </b>for sure. I thoroughly enjoyed walking through Florence and taking in the sights. I was mesmerized by the Cathedral, it was <i>utterly gorgeous</i>, full of remarkable detail, and it was ginormous, but filled the area with beauty. <b><a href="http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/cathedral_of_florence.html" target="_blank">The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore</a></b> was completed in 1434, and is the most important landmark in Florence, and is also the fourth largest Church in the world.<br />
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We also visited an art gallery which was free entry! Shannice and I had the <i>time of our lives </i>going round and interpreting the paintings, I'd never done anything like that before, <b>but when in Italy</b>, you must adapt to your surroundings, come out of your comfort zones, and try new things. I did love the Tortellini pasta however, and I may or may not have been converted to wine...I'm such a lightweight, but yet we drank vodka and wine for three days, and every morning we felt fab, no hangover, it was a miracle. I love Italy, it was like a whole new universe haha.<br />
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The next day was lovely, we went to a mini beach, which was basically some sand next to a river, but nonetheless it was lovely to sit down with an ice cold coke. We also visited a rose garden, not all the flowers were in bloom, but yet they were still <i>so pretty</i>, the sun was shining, and the end result was incredible...you climb so high up, and you have the most photo-worthy view, a <i>panoramic view</i> of Florence, every building is beautiful, it was hard to put my camera away.<br />
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In the evening, we would meet Shannice's boyfriend and have food and <i>yes</i>, more wine, wander round the city, or stay at the apartment and listen to Spotify. My search history is hilarious, twerk songs, to musicals, you name it, we listened and danced rather <i>embarrassingly</i> to everything. We went on a night out which was...eventful to say the least. Shannice gave me princess hair, brava gurll. And we also went to Sephora!! Exciting times, and tried out their face sheet masks, lip mask and nose pore strip...I was in my element.<br />
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The next day we decided to visit <b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g194946-Viareggio_Province_of_Lucca_Tuscany-Vacations.html" target="_blank">Viareggio</a></b>, it was such a task getting there, I can't even explain how difficult the train station was...on a plus side I thought the trains were so interesting they had two floors, like a double decker, it was ace. Upon arrival, we had a traumatic experience in the station toilets, and then thought we were in a <i>ghost town</i>. Erm, we thought we were coming to the seaside? There was literally no sea in sight. But low and behold, we actually got somewhere once we'd started walking, and I'm so glad we did. Every single street we went down was <i>beautiful</i>. Pink and blue houses <i>dotted </i>the streets, with gorgeous <i>fully bloomed</i> flowers springing to action on the trees. Honestly, there were so many trees lined up next to each other down every road, I couldn't quite <i>comprehend</i> just how stunning it actually was. The sea was so <i>violent</i> in contrast, the temperature had dropped quite a bit, but I still loved the atmosphere, I love being beside the sea, it's one of my happy places. On the way back to the station (we got a little lost) we passed a forest and saw horses lined up, intrigued we walked a little further and realised there was a <b>huge carnival</b> in the woods. It was so <i>magical</i>, everything about Italy felt like a <b>dreamworld</b>. One of our favourite parts of this trip was definitely driving a rickshaw round the carnival, I've never laughed so much in my life, the paths we had to take were packed, full of people, other rickshaws and bikes, even cars. We had to divert onto the grass and make our own little route, we even found a little hill, and our 10 year old inner selfs got a little excited and we peddled so hard and fast so we'd fly down this hill, well, it wasn't even really a hill.<br />
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Other beautiful landmarks we saw was the <b><a href="http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/museum_of_opera_s_croce.html" target="_blank">Santa Croce Church</a>, </b>the <b><a href="http://www.accademia.org/explore-museum/artworks/michelangelos-david/facts-about-david/" target="_blank">Michelangelo statue</a></b>, and the <b><a href="http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/Baptistery_of_florence.html" target="_blank">Duomo Baptistery</a>. </b>Oh and whilst there Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend were there...and Marcus Butler. Literally felt like crying that we hadn't bumped into them. I told my mum about Marcus being there, she was like message him and ask where he is. Oh yeah, it's totally that simple haha.<br />
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I was so upset to leave, but I was glad the trip had gone by so slow. Honestly, <b>time didn't even exist </b>when I was there, I felt like I was in <i>wonderland</i>, but with <b>no sign of a white rabbit with a ticking clock</b>. So my adventure didn't fuse out as quick as I expected. It was however pouring down with rain, so our twenty minute walk to the station (me in a kimono, summer pants, crop top and sandals) wasn't exactly fun...but on the positive side, I'm glad it was nice and sunny the other days I was there. I was sad to say bye again to Shannice, I feel like all we do is constantly say goodbye to each other, play the sad music haha... and then I spent the coach trip to the airport worried I'd miss my flight, but I was fine, literally feel like such a <u>badass</u> after travelling on my own, kudos to me.<br />
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I had the best time, it was amazing to see Shannice, meet her boyfriend, and <b>accept my invitation to Italy</b>. It's been a dream of mine for years. I'd love to go back and visit Venice, Verona and Rome.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Where's your next destination? Have you ever been to Italy before?! Let me know in the comments below! XOXO B.</i></span>Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-84226772063249488392016-07-18T03:33:00.000-07:002016-07-18T03:35:53.405-07:00ANOTHER TRAVEL POST!Recently I had to travel to<b> Liverpool</b> for a 1 day premium passport, as a week before my holiday I realised my passport had run out...can you imagine the mayhem and tears? I genuinely couldn't believe I had been so slack to not even check my passport, lolz.<br />
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My dad and I was so excited about visiting the <b>World Museum</b>, I would highly recommend you visit if you're in the area, it was free entry, and had four floors of fascinating things...it was worth it. There's a Bug House, Aquarium, Planetarium, Treasure House Theatre, Natural History Centre, there's just so much to see and do, it was extremely interesting.<br />
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How gorgeous are the buildings?! I was continuously whacking out my camera to take snaps as pretty much every building was breath taking. It had all the London vibes, it was stunning.<br />
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Because we had to wait around for the passport for four hours, it meant we got to take a nice <i>scenic walk round the city</i>, admiring the buildings, the lakes, the shops...we stopped off for a Starbucks (how could we not?), ate dinner at Yates, which was absolutely delicious, and had an ice cream by the sea. Oh how I do love to be beside the sea, it's one of my happy places.<br />
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All in all it was a great day out, my dad and I both said we'd love to go back, it had so much to offer, and I love how a lot of the museums we passed had free entry. The day ended <i>perfectly</i> as I got a new passport haha, so don't worry, you will see another travel post very, very soon of my trip to Italy! Oh and a vlog!! </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for all your support it means the world to me! Let me know in the comments below if you've ever been to Liverpool before?! If not, have you gone on holiday this year? XOXO B.</span></i></div>
Life by Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00513782927047632144noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229758527652342748.post-8466520906934553612016-06-30T03:23:00.001-07:002018-07-18T10:44:49.984-07:00YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK!I've been away from blogging for so long, I can't find the motivation or inspiration anymore, which upsets me, as I used to be so passionate about my blog. I decided it was time to write up a post, that was meant to be done at the beginning of this month. I visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park this month and had the best time, so naturally I had to document it for you.<br />
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I think the photographs speak for themselves, and have captured the beauty of the place pretty well, I also plucked up the courage to vlog there too, so if you want to check out my latest Youtube video that would be amazing and I'd love you forevs.<br />
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It's a beautiful place to go for a long walk, especially in the warmer months, as all the beautiful coloured flowers had blossomed, and made my day picture perfect. There's a gallery to visit, cafes, studios, a shop, every direction you turn you're face to face with an amazing, and definitely unique, sculpture. You can see the sculptures in more detail, see the flowers spring to life, and just generally catch up with me in my latest vlog below. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever been here before? If not, have you been anywhere nice recently? I love going on long walks in the countryside, it's definitely one of my happy places! XOXO B.</span></i></div>
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