tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63315399672830590752024-03-05T19:03:14.937+00:00Jessica JosephJessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-43998076670157427192016-07-17T00:36:00.003+01:002016-07-17T00:36:22.161+01:00June<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My last few weeks in Leeds</div>
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Enjoying a few days off</div>
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Moving into a new flat</div>
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So, this post is well overdue! I'm aware we're now half way through July so I almost didn't bother with my monthly round-up, but I haven't missed one yet and don't want to start now. It's also nice for me to look back on each month and reminisce all of the fun stuff I might have forgotten about.<br />
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June saw a major life change in the form of the <a href="http://www.jessicajoseph.co.uk/2016/06/im-moving.html" target="_blank">big move to London</a> and starting my new job. I can't believe I've already been here for four weeks, but at the same time, it also feels like I've been here forever. I know lots of people warned me that settling in London can be really hard and take a while to get used to but luckily, I haven't felt like that at all. I <i>love </i>my job and my flat is great so there's really nothing I could complain about (apart from the noisiest neighbours living in the flat above).<br />
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As you may have been able to tell, there's been a fair few opportunities for cocktails. It's great that lots of my friends are already down here, as it means there's always something to do and somebody to see. Even better now the sun has (kind of) started to make an appearance.<br />
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I have a feeling that I'll have to reign in my social life for the rest of July, which may be something to do with booking an impromptu trip to Ibiza that'll require some sort of spending money. I can't wait for some time away in the sun with my pals, I might even get the time to read an actual book so send some suggestions my way!<br />
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As I'm sat here surrounded by boxes and suitcases, I can’t
quite believe I'm moving again, for the fifth time in as many years. I'm super
excited and of course, a little bit nervous. If you follow me on twitter, you
may have already seen that I'm moving to the place where dreams
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For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to live in
London. I've always been the kind of person to do things at 100 miles an hour,
full speed ahead, all or nothing, and to me, that’s what London encompasses. I
love being busy, being surrounded by opportunities, new people, culture and
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The first career that I was properly interested in pursuing (apart
from the obvious - global pop domination) was journalism. Even from a young
age, I knew that to be successful in that field meant moving to the heart of it
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When the time came around to apply for University I was
desperate to go to London College of Fashion and study Fashion Journalism, adamant
in fact. I’d done some work experience for Bradford Council, writing news
stories and features and loved having an insight into the industry. So, it seemed
natural to combine my two biggest interests of <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">writing and fashion, and become a fashion
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I headed down to London for my interview (I can remember it <i>so</i> well – it was my mum’s birthday so we had a family weekend away) and of
course, our hotel was a million miles from Sheperd’s Bush. I shimmied into
the entrance exam, late and flustered, trying to act calm and collected whilst all
the other well prepared applicants stared, full of judgement, and I knew from
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Maybe I had pre-empted the fact I wouldn't like it, as I also applied for a couple of
courses with a much broader spectrum, including Fashion Communication at
Northumbria. I loved Newcastle from the second we drove over the Tyne Bridge on
open day and every time I went back, I loved it a little bit more. The course
had so many options, a whole module on journalism every year, plus the
opportunity to learn about PR, digital and photography as well as a number of <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">creative
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I got my place on the course and moved to Newcastle just after my 18th birthday for three years of fun, hard work and a few life lessons. I'm lucky to be able to say that I loved my university experience. My course was interesting and taught me so many new skills, I met most of my current best friends and I (unknowingly) picked to live in a city that sold three treble vodkas for £5. </div>
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During second and third year, after realising which modules I enjoyed the most and performed the best in, I decided to start looking for work experience in PR. I did a few stints in different agencies, including a month in London and that's what really set off my love affair with the city. </div>
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In third year, I contacted a PR company in Leeds that I then visited during my time at home for half term. It was a big change from fashion, with a variety of clients, but I liked the challenge and returned for a few weeks at Easter. I went straight back to Newcastle for my final semester and was busy working through my final projects, as well as two part time jobs. At that point, I hadn't had chance to think about what would happen at the end of uni.</div>
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After two days of catching up on months of missed sleep and celebratory partying following my final hand in, I got an email that took me by surprise... did I want to interview for a role that had become available back in Leeds? It was the same place I'd been for work experience and though I knew lots of my friends were about to start the job hunt in London, I was so excited at the prospect of a full time job at a great company. </div>
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In a matter of days, my job was confirmed and I was on the road again, back to Yorkshire, to begin a career in PR. I hadn't imagined I would move back home after university but I didn't want to dwell on it as I know how difficult it can be to find a job, especially before actually graduating. Coincidentally, just after I moved, one of my best friends was offered a graduate role in Leeds so almost immediately I started the flat hunt.</div>
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Fast forward to today, I've just completed my last day at work and it's almost the end of a year in our lovely flat. I've had an amazing time in Leeds and couldn't of asked for a better place to start my first job. I'll admit that working full time hours, sat at a desk, was a slap in the face after my evening shifts of waitressing and chatting. That being said, I've learnt so much and been able to work on really fun campaigns, doing things I never imagined I would like paddle boarding on the Thames.<br />
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A big part of my job role was liaising with bloggers and vloggers and helping organise blogger events. For obvious reasons, I loved being involved in that area and meeting bloggers at the events. As I've mentioned before, blogs and YouTube have been a big part of my life for sometime. I found the whole internet world so intriguing from being a young teenager, even when my friends thought it was totally weird. </div>
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For my final research project (our version of a dissertation), I chose to focus on whether YouTubers are the new generation of celebrities and if they're a better influence to young people than traditional celebrities. I know some people hated writing about their topic but I found mine so fascinating, I knew that somehow I'd like to be involved in it all. </div>
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About two months ago, we were told the landlord was selling our flat and we couldn't renew the contact. Obviously, it threw a spanner in the works and both of us started to think about new opportunities. London was always in the back of my mind and I knew that if I moved there, there was one place I would love to work. I applied for a vacancy on the website and crossed my fingers and toes.</div>
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And... I got the job! I'm moving away from PR to work more directly with bloggers and vloggers and that's all I'll say for now. I'm setting off on my new adventure tomorrow, to move into a cute little flat with another one of my university buddies and to start my new job next week. It's crazy how plans change in a matter of months but I'm so excited to start another chapter in London. </div>
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It would be great to know some cool places to eat, shop and see in London so don't forget to comment and let me know where to visit. Plus, if you have any questions about university, work experience or getting a job I'd be happy to answer them.<br />
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Welcome back to another monthly photo diary - and what an eventful month May has been. Probably the best month of the year so far, definitely partly to do with the fact it included two bank holiday weekends. Plus for the most part, we've seen some warmer weather! It seems I've been extra snap happy this month and I love all the pictures I've taken, it makes me happy to look back over them and remember all the things I've been up to.<br />
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I've had a couple of days off to do fun stuff like going to the spa and a trip to sunny London (for a job interview, which I'll update you on in my next post) so I've had a nice work/life balance. My best friend from Dubai was on leave for half of May and spent loads of time in Leeds, so it was great to catch up with her. Then I also had the chance to see my uni pals and school friends over the bank holidays for lots of eating and drinking in the sunshine.<br />
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The warmer weather and lighter evenings mean I've actually been running again and I really want to keep it up, I'm tempted to sign up for an half marathon to kick myself into gear. It's so much easier to go outside when it's not dark and freezing cold, and there's a chance to see so many lovely sunsets (I'm a bit obsessed with them).<br />
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There's <u>lots</u> going on in June, I'm going to save all the juicy details for a little update post so keep your eyes peeled for that. It's all very exciting - if you follow me on twitter you'll already know the big news but if not, I'll share it soon. I can't believe we're now half way through the year! Let me know what you're plans are for summer in the comments.<br />
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Jessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-59746041383405515402016-05-31T13:26:00.000+01:002016-06-07T16:48:16.254+01:00Cabana Brasilian Barbecue | Trinity Leeds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you're a regular visitor to Trinity Leeds, you may have already visited <a href="http://cabana-brasil.com/restaurants/leeds/" target="_blank">Cabana Brasilian Barbecue</a>. On the top floor situated across from Trinity Kitchen, it's a great venue for both food and cocktails. Last week saw the launch of its new lunch menu so I headed over to try some of the dishes, and of course try a cocktail or two.<br />
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One of my favourite things about Cabana is the cocktail happy hour. You can choose from a multitude of flavoured Caipirinhas, Cabana classic cocktails and tropical Batidas, all of which are 2-4-1 from 12pm - 7pm and 10pm - close. The raspberry Caipirinha went down far too well! It's lovely and refreshing and not too sweet, I'd definitely recommend it. I know that Cabana was also the first restaurant in the UK to introduce frozen Caipirinhas which is pretty cool - who doesn't love an alcoholic slush puppy?<br />
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A few of the new lunch menu dishes were prepared for us to try in taster sizes, first up was the Lulapapa and Salchippa. The Lulapapa comprises of crispy squid tossed with sweet potato fries and malagueta mayo and the Salchippa is a pork and papaya sausage variety of the Lulapapa. I'm obsessed with crispy squid, it's my ultimate favourite starter and the combination of squid and the slightly spicy malagueta mayo in the Lulapapa is perfect. I was also a huge fan of the barbecued sausage, I could definitely see myself popping in for lunch and enjoying either of the dishes as a lunchtime treat. They're both part of the Express Lunch Fast-Food Lunchbox menu and cost £6.95 each, which is on the pricey side for lunch but worth it to know you'll be full until dinner time.<br />
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Snack food is my favourite type of food to eat whilst having cocktails, so the hummus and crudités went down a treat! The two mains we tried from the lunch menu were the Bahian Coconut Curry and the Hipanema Bowl, both are in the set two course lunch menu. You can choose either a starter and main or a main and dessert for £9.95 on from Monday till Friday. Great value for money and 100% worth a try if you work in the city centre.<br />
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The curry comes with Biro-Biro rice and your choice of either spicy malagueta chicken, steak or halloumi mini skewers. Similarly, the Hipanema Bowl comes with a choice of spicy malagueta chicken, steak or halloumi mini skewers but the bowl contains a quinoa, avocado and squash salad with mango dressing. I didn't find the quinoa bowl as tasty but it's always great to have a healthier option too.</div>
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Jessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-76700715286313418302016-05-18T08:49:00.000+01:002016-06-07T16:34:13.358+01:00The Alchemist Trinity Leeds | Summer Menu <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">One of my favourite places in Leeds to
enjoy the sunshine with a cocktail in hand is The Alchemist in Trinity. In
fact, it’s also one of my top picks for dinner too. I did a post a few months
back all about the restaurant, which you can read <a href="http://www.jessicajoseph.co.uk/2016/01/the-alchemist-trinity-leeds.html" target="_blank">here</a>. When I received an
invite to a blogger event on the roof terrace to launch a new menu of summer
drinks, I think I RSVP’d in approximately three seconds flat.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">When we arrived, the sun was shining and the terrace was filling up with people enjoying an after work drink. We were taken past the outdoor cocktail bar to a little reserved area around the corner, where a DJ was playing some summer tunes accompanied by an amazing saxophonist. It was the perfect spot with a lovely view out over Leeds, I could have happily spent the whole evening there. We were shown to a table and given two mini bottles each, that we could later exchange for two of the new cocktails.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Being a gin lover, the first drink I tried was the Bittersweet Symphony, a mix of<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Campari, Bulldog Gin, Vermouth and Lemon Juice, shaken then strained and topped with lemonade. I've never tried Campari or Vermouth before, so it was completely different to any cocktail I've ever tried. It's not too sweet, which can always be a risk with cocktails, so it's really easy to drink. I'm pretty sure the rose gold colour of the drink and the way it matches the accessories wasn't intentional, but it made the photographer in me really happy. Sad, I know.</span></span></div>
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If there's one thing I love more than anything it's snacks. If you invite me to a party on the pretence of "drinks and nibbles", I <i>will</i> be there and I <i>will </i>have high expectations of said nibbles. When we were giving this very attractive pot of popcorn, I was already excited, then when I tasted it... OMG. It was <u>amazing</u>. If you had told me ten years ago I'd be sat happily munching on truffle and parmesan popcorn and a bowl of mixed olives, I would have straight up laughed. Oh, how times change when you become a massive food addict.<br />
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We deliberated for some time choosing our second drink from the menu but finally decided on an Aperol Spritz for Mel and the Padua Punch. You can't go wrong with a classic Aperol Spritz on a hot day and the Padua Punch, a mix of Aperol, Vermouth and Lemon Juice, served long over crushed ice and topped with lemonade, sounded equally as refreshing. I think we both decided that the Padua Punch was the tastiest of the two but both were well received, this time alongside a bowl of warm almonds and some more popcorn.<br />
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The little outdoor cocktail station was perfect for the terrace, I'm not sure if that's a permanent addition for summer but I think it would be a great idea to keep it there. It looked the part, with the lovely orange flowers to match the new Aperol drinks and the cocktails pro behind the bar was really friendly too. Plus, it saves walking inside and queueing, for what can be quite a while, during the really busy periods.<br />
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By the time we finished our cocktails, the night was still young and the music was in full flow. The atmosphere was really chilled and we ended up being joined by another friend and staying for a bottle of wine. Obviously we worked up an appetite (by too much talking and drinking) so we headed back to Roundhay to a lovely Turkish restaurant. I've got to say it was probably one of my favourite days of the year, so far.<br />
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I can't rave about The Alchemist enough. I know that some people, all of a sudden, decide they hate somewhere once it becomes well-known and popular. I get that, it's nice to have a quiet secret spot to enjoy with your friends, but it's also nice to see a great venue keeping a consistent flow of customers happy too. I know I'll be back plenty of times over the summer, especially now the new cocktails are in full swing.<br />
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A few weeks ago I was contacted about the new Elemis Biotec Skincare range. I'd already seen a few things about it online and have heard many people rave about Elemis over the past few years so I was keen to try it for myself.<br />
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The range consists of the Biotec Skin Energising Cleanser, Biotec Skin Energising Day Cream and Biotec Skin Energising Night Cream, all of which are available to purchase on the <a href="http://www.beautyexpert.com/home.dept" target="_blank">Beauty Expert website</a>. You can check out the Elemis products <a href="http://www.beautyexpert.com/brands/elemis.list" target="_blank">here</a>, there's often great deals on the Beauty Expert site and what's even better is that standard delivery is free worldwide.<br />
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I wanted to use the range for a decent period of time before writing up my thoughts, to make sure I was giving you a fair and accurate review of the products, and it's fair to say I'm really impressed. You may have noticed the packaging states the anti-ageing properties of the range but that doesn't mean it's just for ageing skin. It's never too early to start looking after your skin, in fact I'm always more inclined to invest money into skin care over make-up.<br />
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My first thoughts on the <a href="http://www.beautyexpert.com/elemis-biotec-cleanser-200ml/11127830.html" target="_blank">Biotec Energising Cleanser</a> were how little you need to use, which is great as the 200ml bottle will last months! It says to use two pumps and lather with water and I found that to be more than enough. It's a very gentle cleanser that leaves your skin feeling lovely and soft, it's also not too scented so would be suitable for even sensitive skin. Due to having my fair share of terrible teenage skin, I'm always reluctant to stray away from products that I know work for my skin type, especially ones that aren't created specifically for oily skin. However, the Elemis cleanser was so gentle that it didn't upset my skin at all and I haven't *touch wood* suffered from any break outs.<br />
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Before I started trialling the Elemis range, I was using micellar water in between my cleanser and moisturiser to remove any last remnants of make-up, similarly to a toner. I continued with this routine because I feel like it works for me, plus there isn't a product in the Biotec range that I could of used to replace this step. I followed the micellar water with <a href="http://www.beautyexpert.com/elemis-biotec-skin-energising-day-cream-30ml/11259211.html" target="_blank">Biotec Energising Day Cream</a>, a mix of energiser gel and cream. Again, two pumps goes a really long way so this product should also last a while. I found it really hydrating and loved the mix of the two components together.<br />
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I've never used a night cream before or been that interested in using one, on the odd occasion I've used somebody else's I found them too rich and heavy for my skin. I was really surprised to find that I've enjoyed using the <a href="http://www.beautyexpert.com/elemis-biotec-skin-energising-night-cream-30ml/11259212.html" target="_blank">Biotec Energising Night Cream</a>. I think due to the fact the night cream is mixed with the energising gel it's a lot lighter than a regular night cream. I feel like every time I wake up my face skin looks a lot healthier and more awake than usual, trust me when I say my face is usually ghastly pale and pretty dull when I wake up.<br />
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I have definitely seen a difference in my skin over the past two weeks, in the sense of it being more hydrated and ten times softer than usual. I did worry there was a possibility that the products could make my skin more oily (god knows that would of been a <i>nightmare</i>), but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm really happy with the results of using the Biotec range and I'm now interested in looking at more products from Elemis. I know the price tag is a stretch for most - me included - but considering I've used the set for two weeks and none of the products even look used yet, I'm sure they will last ages.<br />
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I'm a bit of a skincare junkie, always on the hunt for new favourite brands to add to my list. As I mentioned in my <a href="http://www.jessicajoseph.co.uk/2016/03/the-body-shop-leeds-briggate.html" target="_blank">Body Shop</a> post, I've been loving the La Roche Posay Effeclar range, but the Elemis Biotec could be working it's way to the top.<br />
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The weather has been a weird one this week, hasn't it? Blazing sun over the weekend that turned to humid rain and cloud then back to sunshine. Although I'm not complaining, it was 26 degrees in Leeds on Saturday and if that's the hottest day we'll see this year at least it was an impressive temperature. Plus, it was bare legs and flip flops weather and there's no better feeling than digging out the flip flops at the start of summer.</div>
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This skirt is a very new addition to my ever expanding collection of jacquard/woven mini skirts, I love the scalloped edge and embroidery. It's really different to anything I currently own and the colours are perfect for summer. I'm hoping *fingers and toes crossed* to book a last minute summer holiday later in the year and this will be a staple holiday piece. As you can see, I'm paler than ever at the moment but the colours will definitely pop against a tan. I also think it'll look just as good with tights and long black boots in Autumn too (you've always got to think ahead in rainy England!).</div>
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I'm pretty sure my H&M slider flip flops were glued to my feet for a solid three months last year and I was praying the same style would be restocked at some point. They're the comfiest shoes ever and a fraction of the price of Birkenstocks, so I practically ran to them when I saw in-store last week. At £14.99 it's worth getting a pair in tan and silver too.</div>
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As you'll have seen in my March monthly update, or if you follow me on Instagram, I've taken a real liking to coloured jackets recently. I don't know what it is about the suede biker style but I keep getting sucked into buying them. It's great to be able to flick through your options and add a nice pop of colour to an otherwise boring outfit, or even to match another item, like this green jacket and the green accents on the skirt. Hence the temptation to keep buying more!<br />
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I came across the jacket in-store and heard there was a deal to get 20% off when buying three or more items. I'd already picked up a jumpsuit, so naturally I went searching for a third item because I can't resist a deal (I honestly can't - it's like a real life issue). When I saw this summery crop top for £7.99 it was a no-brainer. It has a "cold-shoulder" cut-out effect that I didn't notice at first. I'm not usually a fan of that style but was pleasantly surprised when I tried it on.<br />
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Just as I'm finishing writing this post I can hear the patter of rain outside, which is always nice when you're going to sleep. Let's all hope that the sun comes back out for the weekend though, so we can frolic in flip flops and eat 99's from the ice cream van.<br />
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P.S. If you're a blogging gal in Leeds looking to get into fashion posts or fancy trying a shoot just for fun, I can't recommend Matt enough! He's really easy going which is great when you're nervous and not used to posing (I'm not the best at it - as you can tell). I'm just enjoying trying out new things and seeing where it goes from there.<br />
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What a lovely month April was. Busy, pretty hectic and pretty stressful but all in all a really fun month. I spent a lot of time in London as we had loads of events going on for different clients, so the majority of the month was spent bed-hopping from one friends house to another. Obviously it was lovely to spend time with the girls and go out for lots of nice dinners but I'm happy to be back in my flat for a few weeks of normality. The downside of work trips is that I eat loads of indulgent food and can't go to the gym, so being back means I can do a proper food shop and get back into an exercise routine.<br />
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One lesson I learnt in April was that gourmet hot dogs and champagne is one of the <i>best </i>combinations ever! If you're ever in central London and can't decide where to go for dinner, I 100% recommend trying <a href="https://www.bubbledogs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bubbledogs</a>, I had the Mac Daddy and it was delicious. After our visit there I ended up on a very impromptu trip to the <a href="http://www.goodshipbenefit.com/" target="_blank">Good Ship Benefit</a>, it was so much fun and an I definitely won't forget the experience for a while. I took quite a few pictures on our tour of the ship so I might actually do a post showing you a sneak peek.<br />
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Over the past week the weather has taken a dramatic change for the better so I'm crossing my fingers and toes that it's staying for good! I love being able to wear a little jacket and dust off my sunglasses - I'm definitely a summer girl. Hopefully the sun will be around for the second May bank holiday, as my uni friends and I have planned a full weekend of festivities in Leeds and I'm really looking forward to it. What do you have planned?<br />
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Last week I received a little pack of goodies in the post from the team at <a href="http://www.carex.co.uk/hand-hygiene" target="_blank">Carex</a> who are getting involved in a campaign created by the <a href="http://www.who.int/en/" target="_blank">World Health Organisation</a>. On Thursday 5th May the World Health Organisation are hosting <a href="http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/en/" target="_blank">Clean Your Hands Day</a> to promote the importance of hand hygiene and infection prevention. As Carex are constantly expanding their range it seemed like the perfect occasion to try out some of their newer products.<br />
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I'm a big fan of Carex and usually have a little hand sanitizer in my handbag for when I'm out and about, plus I'm not a fan of bars of soap so I always have a nice handwash on the go too. I've seen the fun editions products in Superdrug a couple of times but haven't tried them till now. I love the strawberry laces sanitizer - it doesn't have the overwhelming alcohol scent that regular hand sanitizers do, which means it much less drying for your skin. The moisture plus actually has skin conditioners added to the formula which is especially great for dry hands, a definite must for winter!</div>
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As I mentioned above I'm <i>really </i>not a fan of a bar of soap, they've always kind of freaked me out. I feel like you just rub your dirty hands all over them and leave the germs lingering, plus they get used pretty often throughout the day so they're always cold and damp. Ew.<br />
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After working with food and doing my fair share of food safety tests over the years, I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to hand washing. I make a conscious effort to buy anti-bacterial handwash so I know that it's doing the job of actually killing germs, it's a bonus if it smells great too. The chocolate orange scent is literally like a jaffa cake! I've popped it in the kitchen which seems appropriate for a handwash that's almost good enough to eat.<br />
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As you'll know by now, I'm not very good at sticking to my own no-spend rules. So, when I went for a wander around town after work last week and spotted some bits in Zara, I couldn't help but try them on - and we all know there's no going back after that. I picked up some staple spring/summer items that I wanted to share them with you. Plus, I met up with a new photographer, <a href="http://www.mattmccormick.co.uk/" target="_blank">Matt</a>, and it was the perfect opportunity to shoot a little outfit post.<br />
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I've been lusting after these Zara shoes for a couple of months now so you can imagine how happy I was to see the last few pairs in the sale, and of course it was fate that there was a size 6. They were only £29.99 originally, which is completely reasonable for a nice pair of shoes, but at half price they were such a steal.<br />
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The platform is great for adding a bit of height. I'm 5'6 so definitely not a short person, however I do have really short legs so I try to add a few inches wherever it's possible. They are also mega comfy to walk in which I was surprised at, as flatforms can sometimes take a while to get used to. The Zara in Leeds had a few pairs of the black shoes left too but I've had my eye on the nude ones as they're a lovely colour for Spring.<br />
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I most definitely do <i>not</i> need another bomber/biker/lightweight jacket but there's just some kind of magnetic attraction that means I can't stay away. They're just so easy to wear with anything and with the choice of colours and materials on offer at the moment it's too hard not to succumb to the pressure and stock up.<br />
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This one is a personal favourite, you can't go wrong with black and because it's in between a silk and chiffon finish it's perfect to dress up or down. I also love the silver details on the arm as it makes the overall style a little bit less girly.<br />
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This floaty white number is not something I'd usually go for. I love the bohemian-festival style that lots of girls can pull off but I don't think it personally suits me. I always find loose summery tops catching my eye but I think they have the tendency to look shapeless when you actually try them on, especially the ones with long sleeves. </div>
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I'm not usually a fan of mixing silver and gold, all my jewellery is silver so I tend to choose clothes and accessories with silver hardware. However, this little shoulder bag from H&M was such a bargain so I couldn't walk away from it. It was only £7 in the sale and I've worn it every day since I bought it. I normally lug a huge handbag around with a hundred unnecessary items in, so it's been a revelation finding out I can actually leave the house with just a tiny bag.</div>
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Last week I was lucky enough to spend the day at <a href="http://www.urcheeky.com/holborn-treatments" target="_blank">Cheeky</a> in Holborn as part of an event we were holding at work. I took my camera along, originally to take some pictures for our website, but as they came out really well and I had a great experience there, I'm sharing them with you.</div>
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Cheeky is a little salon in between <a href="https://thehoxton.com/" target="_blank">The Hoxton</a> and <a href="http://www.chickenshop.com/en/holborn" target="_blank">Chicken Shop</a>, two places I haven't actually been to, but you somehow just know they're one of those cool places to hang. I've been in London a lot this month (hence the lack of blogging - sorry!) and love finding new places to go that I can share with my pals.</div>
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As I mentioned above, I was at Cheeky as part of an event with work, but I managed to squeeze in a manicure on my lunch hour - which I was obviously thrilled about. If there's anything I love, it's being pampered! I usually do my own gels so it was a massive treat to have somebody else do my nails. Plus I was able to choose a shade that wasn't one of my over-worn three shellac colours. I opted for a mink-nude colour because I don't own any similar ones...<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> and y'know, what's more instagrammable than a nude nail?</span><br />
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FYI I didn't get a pic of my grammable nails because it's SO hard to get a good picture of your own hand! I'm not sure if you've ever tried it but if you're fingers are relatively short and stubby, don't go there. You'll just have to take my word for it that it was the perfect colour. I'm tempted to go back just to buy the nail polish. </div>
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My manicurist, also called Jess, recommended the matte top coat as the "in" thing that all the cool cats are going for. Being the easily influenced person I am, I decided to try it too and I have to say, I loved it. It's worn off quite a lot now but it's been almost a week so I'm still impressed.<br />
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As well as the two London salons, Shoreditch and Holborn, Cheeky also have their own range of beauty products ranging from body care to the obvious nail polishes and nail kits. I've heard good things about the make-up setting spray from my cosmetic-addict sister and also had a friend rave about the body scrub. The use the products throughout a mani or pedi so you can see first hand exactly what they're like - the hand cream smells amazing!<br />
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I've got to give a shoutout to the lovely staff working at Cheeky too, they were really accommodating, even during busy periods which helped create a nice chilled vibe. Exactly what you need to relax during a girly pamper sesh.<br />
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My favourite part of the salon has to be the pedicure chairs, I love everything about their old fashioned style, especially the hidden sink for your feet. I've never had a pedi before but after watching people come in and out for them all day, I'm now desperate to have pretty feet ready for slider season. I also can't forget to mention how cool the pink neon signs are! I mean, can I have one for my flat please?</div>
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Another thing I'd like for myself is one of these funky nail driers, even though I spent ten minutes under here and still managed to smudge my nail. Typical Jess. Never the less they are a fab idea for people less clumsy and heavy fisted than myself!<br />
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I know that for many people, like me, a trip to the salon for a manicure is the utmost luxury and not something you have scheduled into your weekly plans. However, if you're ever in the area and feeling flush I'd definitely recommend a "cheeky" trip to this little gem.<br />
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Jessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-6396696107209966422016-04-11T11:43:00.000+01:002016-05-02T23:10:44.359+01:00Epernay Champagne Bar | Leeds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A couple of weeks ago I was invited to <a href="http://www.epernaychampagnebars.com/home.html" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">É</span>pernay Champagne Bar</a> in the centre of Leeds, along with a few other bloggers, to try out the new summer cocktail menu. I'm a huge cocktail fan and am always on the hunt for new places to try, so I was really excited when I received an invite to a bar I hadn't visited before. </span></div>
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It was definitely one of my favourite events, the atmosphere was really chilled and everyone got a chance to sit around the bar and chat with each other and the staff - all of whom were amazing all night! Hannah, Jenna and our cocktail expert Tom were really friendly and informative, they told us loads about how and why each of the cocktails had been developed and kept us interacting throughout the evening.<br />
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We were treated to a glass of pink fizz on arrival and given a little information booklet, including the full cocktail menu, along with some popcorn to snack on whilst we waited. Straight away I loved the vibe of the bar, small and intimate which is much more relaxing than the hustle and bustle of somewhere like the Botanist on a Friday night. I'm a sucker for fairy lights and a candle (of which there were many), they always help to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, one which was definitely achieved at <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">É</span>pernay.<br />
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The first cocktail Blue Glass Smash combines Zubrowka vodka with blueberry and mint - an unusual combination you may think, but it actually worked really well. All of the cocktails have been developed by the bar tenders at <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">É</span>pernay then tested and tweaked, by everyone in the team, to create the perfect mix of flavours. It was definitely refreshing which is perfect for summer and it's nice to know that the people behind the bar, serving you and chatting to you, are the ones who worked hard on the menu in front of you. If you like cocktails with a little sweetness but also a sharp edge then Blue Glass Smash would be a great option for you.<br />
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The second cocktail we tried was Pink Koko, a mix of Koko Kanu - a coconut flavoured spirit, Appletons rum, raspberries and sugar syrup. This was definitely my favourite of the three as it tasted like a real holiday cocktail. I love anything coconut flavoured or scented and I also really like a rum cocktail - usually a mojito, so this was the perfect combination for me.<br />
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The final cocktail we were made from the summer menu was The Morning After, with Portobello Rd gin, fresh grapefruit and Apricot Briotte it's definitely got the citrus kick you need to wake you up 'the morning after'. It claims to rid your hangover and has been trialled by the <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">É</span>pernay staff so it must be true. It was the most bitter of all three cocktails as it was topped with champagne but sometimes it's nice to have a change from the sweet and, more often than not, sickly choices I often opt for.<br />
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At the end of the evening we were all entered into a raffle to win some amazing prizes and I somehow managed to walk away with a free bottle of champagne on my next visit. I've already been back to claim it on a night out with my colleagues, everyone loved the vibe of the bar and we'll all be visiting again. The other prizes included a place on a cocktail making session and also a complimentary bottomless brunch so there were some very happy bloggers.<br />
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After having a good look on the website and seeing there's another <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">É</span>pernay bar in Manchester I think I'll try it out next time I'm there. Usually we go for dinner and drinks before any concerts at the MEN and this year I'm going to see Rihanna and Beyonce in the summer so it's the perfect chance to go for a drink.<br />
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As you all know, I'm a big fan of the Alchemist in Trinity Leeds but I'm really glad I've now found somewhere equally lovely to enjoy a few cocktails in the city centre. Especially as it's that bit quieter so you can easily get to the bar without having five people spill a drink on you. There's also the option to book a table just for drinks, so you're guaranteed a place to sit on a weekend which is a rarity. Let me know if any of you have been to <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">É</span>pernay, I'd love to hear if you've been to the Manchester branch and what you thought of it!<br />
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Once again I can't believe how fast the end of the month came around (I say that, but waiting for pay day at the end of the five week month felt like the longest wait ever!). I think it's more the fact that it's already April, when it feels like Christmas has only just been.<br />
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I had another busy month but it was filled with all of the fun stuff like birthdays, friend visits and the Easter bank holiday weekend. It was really nice to catch up with my uni friends and try out the new Turtle Bay in Leeds then to see all of my old school friends for a day at the seaside. I've also been running again and trying my best to go to the gym before work. I was stuck in such a slump and had no motivation to get up and do exercise, so I'm feeling loads better for being more active.<br />
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March was the first month where I felt like I attended loads of blogger events and it was so much fun meeting new people and putting faces to names. I'll admit that I haven't started off on the best blogging foot so far this month, as I've only managed to get one post up - shoddy I know. I've got loads of ideas for new posts and love sitting down to write but I haven't given myself time to get them done. I don't know how some people find the time to work a full-time job, write a blog AND film and edit YouTube videos as well as having a social life - I salute you!<br />
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I'm going to London on Monday which is the start of a long stint of working down there over the next few weeks. It does mean I'll miss out on the gym and it might be harder to blog but I'm looking forward to staying with friends that I haven't seen for a while. I'm planning to drag them out for a run now the evenings are lighter (we all know sunny evenings result in after-work drinks and not running but it's the thought that counts). I'm also going to a few more blogger events this month when I'm back in Leeds and I'm going to organise my time to make sure I start posting more regularly.<br />
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Jessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-10667627845722306242016-04-02T22:53:00.001+01:002016-04-04T10:39:52.056+01:00Ladies Day at the Races<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm a huge fan of going to the races whether it's taking a picnic for a day out with my family or, in more recent years, dressing up and spending time with friends. When I was contacted by Natasha at Branded3, to see if I wanted to take part in the Ladbrokes Grand National Ladies Day competition I decided it was worth a shot. I love the excitement of getting ready and being able to wear something you'd never otherwise get a chance to wear. Plus, it's an added bonus to be in with the chance of winning two hospitality package tickets to the Grand National.<br />
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As soon as I read the words "Ladies Day" I had an outfit in mind. I bought this gorgeous dress from Topshop for my 21st, because there's no better time to dress like a bit of diva/princess than your birthday. It's so far removed from my usual style and I think that's what I love the most about it. Everything about the dress is very fifties, from the shape to the print and material but it's girly and fun which is perfect for the races.<br />
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A bardot, off-shoulder is one of my favourite styles, I think it flatters any size or shape and if, like me, you have a smaller top half it really accentuates your best asset. The cinched waist and layered skirt are also great for balancing out your body shape and creating a lovely hourglass figure.<br />
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On special occasions when I'm getting dolled up, I love a having a bright colour to accessorise with and the coral feature colour on the dress is perfect. I chose a matching clutch bag and some suede courts plus my favourite Bobbi Brown lipstick - it might not be summer yet but it's never too early to inject some colour into an outfit like this.<br />
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I also wanted to show you all that it's not all about spending the most money to look the best, I bought everything in this post from high-street stores and they're all items I will happily use again. So, don't let the thought of the cost of buying a new outfit put you off a day at the races - it doesn't have to be expensive!<br />
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This year I'm looking forward to York Races in the summer and Cheltenham is definitely on my list to visit next year. Do you enjoy dressing up for the races? Let me know your favourite places for dress hunting in the comments!<br />
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P.S. If you'd like to vote for me in the competition (which I would absolutely love), click <a href="http://sports.ladbrokes.com/sports-central/the-grand-national-ladies-day-blogger-competition/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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On Good Friday me and the girls decided to make the most of the one day of sunshine forecast for the Easter weekend and take a trip to the seaside. After a long and winding three hours and twenty minutes (still absolutely no idea why it took us so long to get there - the traffic wasn't even bad!) we arrived at Scarborough seafront. By this point we were all starving and had one, understandably, restless little baby on our hands so we headed straight for fish and chips. </div>
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Jessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-19636357940344613752016-03-27T13:10:00.002+01:002016-03-27T23:13:41.951+01:00Roxy Ball Room | Leeds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.roxyballroom.co.uk/leeds" target="_blank">Roxy Ball Room</a> in the heart of Leeds is one of the most popular places for us young things to hang nowadays (or so I hear) but until a couple of weeks ago I'd never actually been. With the option to play pool, ping pong, beer pong and mini golf it really is the first place of its kind to pop up in Leeds. It's a great place to go straight from work if you work in the centre, or even on a date to cancel out the possibility of any awkward silent atmospheres.<br />
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We were invited to go and try out the new food and cocktail menu as many people are aware of the fun and games you can get involved with at Roxy, but don't actually know about the great range of food and drinks on offer. Again I have to apologise for being a terrible blogger and forgetting my camera... I won't make a habit of it, I promise! I just rushed down straight from work so please forgive me if the photo quality isn't top notch.<br />
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After a glass of fizz on arrival me and my flat mate Maisy had a look around the different games areas and signed up for a round of Killer Pool with some of the other bloggers. I was completely terrible and somehow knocked a ball from the pool table onto the floor, much to everybody's amusement, but it was good fun! It was a really busy evening, possibly due to it being St. Patrick's Day, so we didn't get a chance to play a full game of pool (probably for the best as I may have killed someone with a pool ball). Although we did sit and watch some games whilst chatting our way through a few cocktails and eating pizza.</div>
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If tasty burgers and pizzas are your kind of thing then the menu at Roxy won't disappoint. It's not a place I would originally think of going to for food but now I've had a chance to try out the menu I'll definitely return for a meal. If you're anything like me and can't resist an indulgent side order then you have to try the mac and cheese balls - deep fried cheesy pasta. I'll say no more. </div>
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There was a selection of pizzas on offer including the Cheesesteak (steak, rocket and red pepper), Meat Feast (steak, pepperoni, salami and parma ham), the Pesto Chicken and Parma Ham plus a veggie option. Personally, I'm a meat feast kinda girl but I went for a slice of the Cheesesteak to change things up and it was equally as delicious. </div>
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I'm a huge burger fan, as you'll know if you've been reading my blog for a while, so I would choose a juicy beef burger over a chicken burger every day of the week. However, I think it's great that Roxy has a mix of both on the menu as I know a load of my friends would always rather a chicken burger. My favourite had to be the Cheese & Bacon Burger (double American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise), I'm a strong believer that you can't beat a classic! Saying that, the Pulled Pork Burger came a close second. </div>
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I think one of my favourite parts of the menu was the Cracked Pepper Chips, more like a crinkle cut chip than regular fries, I couldn't stop snacking on them even though I was stuffed. The overall menu is reasonably priced (a large pizza is £10) and there's loads of great deals to make it even cheaper on certain days. I particularly like that the starters/sides are on a permanent 3 for £10 offer meaning you could just share some dishes whilst waiting for a game of pool. You can see the full food menu <a href="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/55018bede4b049928d71ffe9/t/56cde546b6aa6031534b7770/1456334158368/RBR_Food_Menu_Feb2016_WEB.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Throughout the evening we tried four of the Roxy Signature cocktails;<br />
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<u>Match Point</u> - Botanist Gin, Passoa passionfruit liqueur shaken with lemon juice, sugar syrup, fresh basil, passionfruit puree and topped with prosecco<br />
<u>Hendricks Flute</u> - Hendricks gin, St Germain liqueur, lemon juice and sugar syrup topped with prosecco<br />
<u>A Perfect Serve</u> - Luxardo amaretto with chambord shaken with cranberry and lemon juices, sweetened with vanilla syrup, fresh raspberries and rosemary<br />
<u>Slice, Slice Baby</u> - Absolut raspberry vodka shaken with fresh mint and raspberries, apple liqueur, lemon and apple juice and sweetened with passionfruit syrup<br />
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Ordinarily I would always choose a gin cocktail as my favourite but surprisingly I really enjoyed "A Perfect Serve". I'm not sure if it's because I never drink amaretto but it was really tasty and so easy to drink. The Roxy Signature cocktails range from £6.50 to £7.50 and all of the classic cocktails are priced at £6.95, really affordable and similarly priced to surrounding bars.<br />
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Now I've been to Roxy Ball Room I'm looking forward to trying out Roxy Lanes just down the street where you can also order food and cocktails (thankfully I'm better at bowling than pool). Have you been to Roxy yet? What did you think?<br />
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Last Thursday I went along to an event at <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/index.aspx" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a> in Leeds to celebrate the launch of their new British Rose Collection. I'm a big fan of The Body Shop and have been for years, so I was really excited when I received an invite to go along and check out some of their new stuff. Over the years I've tried products from all of the ranges; skincare, body care and make-up, and I swear by The Body Shop body butters for saving any dry skin disasters.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/british-rose.aspx#/british-rose.aspx" target="_blank">The British Rose Collection</a> was launched as a celebration of 40 years of The Body Shop and includes everything from everyday essentials such as <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/body/view-all/british-rose-shower-gel.aspx" target="_blank">shower gel</a> and <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/hands/moisturisers/british-rose-petal-soft-hand-cream.aspx" target="_blank">hand cream</a> to luxury treats like the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/body/view-all/british-rose-instant-glow-body-essence.aspx" target="_blank">Instant Glow Body Essence</a> and the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/fragrance/eau-de-toilette/british-rose-eau-de-toilette.aspx" target="_blank">Eau De Toilette</a> perfume. What's better is that the essence of rose used for the products has been taken from 100% organic roses, grown in an award-winning farm in the heart of the English countryside. The farm is dedicated to conscious farming and every process is done with the utmost consideration for the environment, so you can trust that you're buying into an informed and proactive brand. </div>
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We were welcomed with chocolate and prosecco (my favourite kind of welcome) before wandering around the store whilst everyone arrived. After we had been given a little insight into the new collections, we split into smaller groups to have a more in-depth look at the newest skincare, beauty and body care ranges. </div>
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I would ordinarily say the typical "British rose" scent isn't for me as I find it too (dare I say it?) granny-ish. I'm definitely more of a vanilla-coconut type of girl when it comes to anything fragranced like shower gel or body butter and even candles, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that I loved the British Rose collection. It's a modern take on the classic rose scent - fresher and natural not overpowering or artificial in the slightest, which are the usual connotations I'd have of a rose scented product. </div>
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<a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/british-rose.aspx#/british-rose.aspx" target="_blank">The Body Shop British Rose collection </a>was launched in time for Mother's Day and would have made a perfect gift for any mum. Seeing as that's now been and gone the gift set would be a lovely treat for yourself or a great birthday present as there's sets ranging from just £6 up to £40. </div>
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First off, our group were shown the five worldwide best-selling beauty products from The Body Shop and I volunteered as the guinea pig to be transformed by the lovely make-up artist Laura. Using the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/view-all/british-rose-eye-cheek-palette.aspx" target="_blank">British Rose Eye and Cheek Palette</a> Beth chose the darker eyeshadows to create an evening smokey eye and added the new <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/view-all/lip-cheek-stain.aspx" target="_blank">Lip and Cheek Stain</a> for an accompanying deep pink lip. I already have a Body Shop eyeshadow palette from an old Christmas collection which I often still use so I was excited to see a palette with the blush addition. At the same time a second make-up artist, Sophie, used the muted pinks in the palette to create a softer daytime look on another blogger. Comparing the two final looks really showed how versatile the British Rose Eye and Cheek Palette is, perfect to keep in your bag for an office to evening spruce up. </div>
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The next new addition at The Body Shop is the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/oils-of-life.aspx#/oils-of-life.aspx" target="_blank">Oils of Life</a> range, a skin care routine to brighten and hydrate your skin on a daily basis. I was apprehensive at the mention of the word oil as I feel like my face is a constant shine zone, due to overproducing natural oils, but I was still keen to hear more about the products. </div>
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I'm always on the hunt for the next new phenomenon when it comes to a skincare routine. I've tried the infamous Liz Earle cleanse and polish (many moons ago as my auntie was way ahead of the times and bought me the set for my 13th birthday) and I agree with the masses that it's brilliant. However, when I hit the teenage acne stage it just wasn't enough to keep any breakouts at bay. Since then, I've tried the Clinique 3 Step System, The Body Shop Tea Tree range and more recently the La Roche-Posay Effeclar set. I really like all three of the sets as they were purposely created to help oily spot-prone skin like mine. After years of battling with bad skin (and the stress that comes hand in hand with it) you can see why I was nervous at the thought of putting oils directly onto my face. </div>
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Once I'd shared my worries with the skincare expert he explained that the Oils of Life range was made up of the oils from black cumin seeds, camellia seed and rose hip seed, all natural ingredients with real benefits. As well as keeping the skin hydrated due to preventing the skin from water loss, some oils also have anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties which in fact helps to reduce breakouts, not encourage them. We sampled the range which included; <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/view-all/oils-of-life-intensely-revitalising-facial-oil.aspx" target="_blank">Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil</a>, <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/new/new/oils-of-life-intensely-revitalising-cream.aspx" target="_blank">Intensely Revitalising Cream</a>, <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/view-all/oils-of-life-intensely-revitalising-gel-cream.aspx" target="_blank">Intensely Revitalising Gel Cream</a> and the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/new/new/oils-of-life-intensely-revitalising-bi-phase-essence-lotion.aspx" target="_blank">Bi-Phase Essence Lotion</a> all of which smelled divine. The oils weren't at all greasy and soaked into the skin giving a healthy glow as opposed to sitting on top and looking shiny as I had expected. I'd go as far as to say I'm a facial oil convert!</div>
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I didn't leave empty handed though as The Body Shop were generous enough to give us all a beautiful goody box full of samples that I can't wait to try. If you haven't had a chance to visit the store in Leeds on Briggate I urge you to go in and have a nosey. The staff made the night really enjoyable by being so friendly and answering any questions, don't be shy to approach them! I'm already looking forward to going back.<br />
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As I mentioned in my February post, when I was in London for my mum's birthday we visited Thomas's in the flagship Burberry store on Regent Street for an amazing Sunday brunch. From the second we stepped in the door till the moment we left, the service was impeccable and made for a really enjoyable experience. I opted for smashed avocado and poached egg (like a real blogger) and the rest of my family had the English breakfast, all of which were delicious. I thought I'd share a little photo diary of my trip incase anyone was thinking of visiting - I'll definitely be returning with my friends on my next trip to London.<br />
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Jessica Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08290624782503401850noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331539967283059075.post-77835595451896234552016-03-10T00:05:00.000+00:002016-03-12T10:50:08.227+00:00Smoke BBQ | Leeds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last week I was invited to "get dirty" with <a href="http://smokebbq.co.uk/" target="_blank">Smoke Barbecue</a> and try out their new menu in the Leeds restaurant. Having been to a taster event before I wasn't expecting to be shown to my own table and have a full size meat platter for me and a friend - it was a great evening and of course, very generous. Meat and Beer on a Thursday night, what could be better?</div>
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I've walked past Smoke BBQ on a few occasions as it's on the outside of the Merrion Centre right next to the parking for the First Direct Arena, making it a perfect pre-concert dinner choice. The restaurant is deceivingly big and has a really nice vibe, I was a big fan of the industrial style interior. The staff were really friendly and the service was great throughout the evening which is always an important factor when you're eating somewhere new.</div>
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When we arrived we were told how the evening would unfold and offered a choice of two different beers, plus three tasters of the draught ales on offer. We both opted for a bottle of Freedom Authentic Lager, a UK craft beer (I think..) and it was a refreshing change from my usual gin and tonic. I usually only drink beer at a gig or a festival because it's cheap and lasts longer than spirits, but after enjoying the Freedom lager I actually had another beer the following night. There was also some tasty barbecue popcorn served alongside the drinks - I'm not sure if that's a regular thing but it was definitely a nice accompaniment.<br />
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Next we moved onto the main event, the Smoke Sharer Plate, this platter was literally every meat lovers dream. There was a mini pulled pork burger, baby back ribs, chicken thighs, house hot link sausage and the biggest barbecued turkey leg you've ever seen as well as chips and coleslaw. I mean it takes a lot for me to say I'm over-faced by food, as you know I'm a major foodie, but even I was close.<br />
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For £15 each (if you're sharing between two people) you get so much for your money, especially in comparison to somewhere like Nandos's. Plus, if you're anything like me and can never decide on a meal, a sharing platter is perfect as you get to try a little bit of everything. <br />
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I think the firm favourite on our table was the sausage, it was delicious. We're both fans of a German bratwurst at the Christmas market and it was a similar taste with a barbecue twist - so good! I also loved the steak slices, I'm not quite sure what they're called as I can't spot them listed on the menu but they literally melted in your mouth. We all know there's nothing worse than chewy meat but it was cooked to perfection.<br />
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Obviously you can't go wrong with ribs and chicken wings and the twice cooked chips were just how I like them - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They were perfect dipped in the Smoke BBQ sauce which I'm grateful the waiter pointed out to us as we sat down as I'm not usually a fan of barbecue sauce. <br />
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By the time we worked our way round to the huge turkey leg (honestly, it was massive - I wish I'd taken a picture of it next to my face so you could see the extent of how big it was) we were pretty stuffed. It's not a platter for the faint hearted that's for sure but definitely a place to visit if you fancy a meat feast.<br />
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I honestly thought that after we'd finished eating our main course it was the end of the evening - I was wrong. Dessert followed and was a mini sharing board of chocolate brownie, peanut butter cheesecake, rocky road and vanilla ice cream. I'm a strong believer that there's <i>always</i> room for dessert so of course I tried them all. The rocky road was unbelievable, I would 100% recommend, the gooey marshmellow on top was the part that sold it for me.<br />
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If you're a Leeds local or just a visitor for the evening it's a great place to go and check out, there's also a restaurant in Sheffield too. Let me know your thoughts if any of you have been!<br />
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Today is International Women's Day and I wanted to share a post highlighting the importance of celebrating and being proud of who you are. It doesn't mean we should be raging feminists and hate all men, but being a feminist to a certain degree and fighting for equality for women is something we should all strive towards.<br />
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Over the years the fabulous women that came before us set a perfect example, first of all by allowing us the chance to go to work and then by gaining us the right to vote in the UK but there's still a long way to go. The gender pay gap is a prime example as "latest figures suggest women still get paid an average of 20% less than men", that's the equivalent of almost £300,000 over a career of 52 years. Can you imagine working your way up to a senior position and finding out your male co-worker, who is doing the exact same job as you, is getting paid more? Just for the simple fact they're male. I'm pretty sure most of us would be enraged and rightly so.<br />
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The UK doesn't even make it into the top 10 countries with equal pay, but you'll be pleased to discover there are now steps in place for next year that aim to combat this issue once and for all. Companies with over 250 employees will be forced to reveal their pay gap and publish it on their company website, so there is nowhere for gender inequality to hide. If it wasn't for the women, and of course the many supportive men out there, that have been fighting for pay equality for many years, would this new guideline ever have been put in place? Probably not.<br />
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Growing up, girls are bitchy and that's a fact of life but even now it's clear to see that so many women don't support other women and that's sad. We should be happy for our girl friends that achieve amazing things, not try to bring them down and ridicule them. One thing I've noticed since staring blogging is the great sense of community that comes with it, bloggers are the first people to support other bloggers and it's nice to be a part of that.<br />
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Yesterday, Kim Kardashian posted a picture on Instagram of herself in the mirror with two black strips covering her modesty and it caused absolute uproar . Some of the comments I saw were unbelievable, "you don't deserve to be a mother" and "I'd be embarrassed if I was as fat as you" - hold up a second, aren't we the ones always telling girls to be proud of their body no matter what shape or size? Yes, posting a raunchy picture online may not be the best way to go about spreading that message but I'm sure half of the girls commenting have posted their fair share of bikini holiday snaps, so abusing Kim for doing practically the same thing makes no sense.<br />
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I am in no way a Kardashian fan but we should all be able to feel comfortable in our own skin, especially as a mother of two young children. Yes - mother's can still get naked, it's not a crime!<br />
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It's scary to know that so many women in countries across the world don't have the same rights as women here in the UK and terrible crimes like female mutilation are still very much present. That's why it's so important for women to carry on supporting other women and showing them that it's possible to make a great change.<br />
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Gal-entine's Day with one of my main gals</div>
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My mum's 50th birthday</div>
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February has been an amazing month! I've spent loads of time with my family and friends doing fun things and there's nothing better than that. It was my mum's 50th birthday and I managed to keep her present a secret for months beforehand so she was mega excited when she found out we were all going to London for the weekend (my dad's also taking her to Las Vegas - lucky for some!). </div>
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We had a little shop around London then saw Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, we were sat on the second row and it was a great performance. On Sunday we had brunch at Thomas's restaurant in the Burberry store on Regent Street which was just amazing, there's a separate post coming up all about our trip there. Brunch was followed by a drink at the Aqua Shard bar with a view over the Thames and then a sleepy train journey back to Leeds.<br />
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I've been living in Chapel Allerton for over six months now and tried my fair share of the local eateries, but I can firmly confirm that <a href="http://www.bossburgers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Boss Burgers </a>is one of my favourite food finds. I would call myself a burger connoisseur (not something to be proud of I know, but unavoidable when you've worked at McDonald's and one of Newcastle's best burger joints). So, I think I can provide a pretty knowledgeable opinion on what makes a great burger.</div>
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As well as Chapel Allerton the Boss Burgers team have restaurants in Hyde Park and Harrogate and also offer delivery so they're pretty widely available which is great. I've also noticed their website has had a pretty snazzy makeover so you should definitely go and check out the menu online. If you're anything like me and love a bargain you can grab 10% off Boss Burgers in Chapel Allerton on Mon - Thurs with a <a href="http://lovechapelallerton.com/" target="_blank">cara</a> card, plus when you eat in you can get your loyalty card stamped which results in free food - what more could you want.</div>
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The restaurant itself is only small but the friendly service and relaxed atmosphere make it a really nice environment to dine in, even if you're the only table in there. The first couple of times at Boss Burgers I opted for "the goat's cheese and chilli one" which is possibly one of the best burgers I've ever eaten, a big claim to make I know. The slab of cheese is almost as big as the burger and let's be honest, you can never have too much cheese.<br />
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On my last visit I decided to mix it up a little and chose the special, a classic american burger with cheese, bacon, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and pickle. I was about to choose the goat's cheese again until the waiter overheard me dithering and egged me on to try the special as it was changing soon. I'm definitely glad he did as it was equally as tasty and now I can confidently recommend more than one burger on the menu.<br />
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My friend, Alice, went for the Moozadell burger with mozeralla, roasted pepper and caramelised onions and it looked absolutely amazing, I definitely had slight food envy. We also ordered a side of coleslaw and fries which was enough to share between two as the burgers are pretty hefty. I love homemade coleslaw, it always tastes so much fresher and I was also a big fan of the homemade rosemary mayonnaise - not two flavours I would originally place together. <br />
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On this occasion we left out dessert as we'd just nipped in on our lunch break (slightly extravagant for a working lunch I'm aware) but I know they stock the <a href="http://northern-bloc.com/" target="_blank">Northen Bloc</a> ice creams that I would 100% recommend. I tried a few scoops at the Chapel Allerton festival in Summer and my favourite has to be the white chocolate and popcorn, followed closely by ginger caramel.<br />
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I love finding new places to share with my friends and hope these kinds of posts might give you guys some ideas of restaurants to try. I'm already excited to go back and try the next Boss Burgers special. What's your favourite burger joint? Let me know in the comments - I'm always on the lookout!<br />
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Last weekend I visited my favourite city to try and catch some of the London Fashion Week excitement and catch up with a few friends. I saw that the <a href="http://www.thebloggershangout.com/" target="_blank">Bloggers Hangout</a> were holding an event on Monday and stayed an extra day to go and check it out. There were loads of brands and bloggers involved so it was a great place to network and meet new people but it was super busy so I didn't stay for as long as I would of liked. </div>
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The brands at the event ranged from beauty to food and drink and it was good to be introduced to some cool companies that I hadn't heard of before. I've linked all of the brands below so you can go and check out their websites if you see something you like the look of.</div>
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Lots of the food and drink brands offered natural, dairy-free or gluten-free ranges and it's nice to see this niche expanding as I have friends that are lactose and/or gluten intolerant that I know will be really excited about these products. <span style="line-height: 15.6pt;">I sampled a few flavours from the two coconut yoghurt companies COYO and The Coconut Collaborative, both dairy free, and I can confirm they're delicious. </span><br />
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Being the ultimately clumsy and forgetful person I am I arrived at the event and my camera was dead, big oops. It was either on in my bag for two whole days and ran out of charge or I dreamt that I had charged it and in reality I hadn't (probably the latter). So unfortunately I only had my iPhone to take a few snaps on, luckily the camera has massively improved since the 3GS days so I hope you can still enjoy having a scroll through my photo diary.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.naturallycoconuts.com/" target="_blank">Naturally Coconuts</a> dairy-free ice cream was a definite favourite out of everything I tried on the day. If no-one had told me I'd never of guessed it didn't contain dairy and that's exactly what the owners had tried to achieve. They didn't want it to taste artificial or want anyone with a dairy intolerance to feel like they were missing out on good old simple ice cream so they'd worked really hard developing the range. All of the flavours were flavoured using natural ingredients such as raw cacao and peppermint oil so it's also a great healthy alternative to regular ice cream.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.thehawaiianfishco.com/" target="_blank">Hawaiian Fish Company</a> had some great sushi samples on offer, being the massive foodie that I am it's pretty shocking that I've never actually tried sushi but this looked tasty so I took the plunge and picked up a pot. I was pleasantly surprised as I'd imagined the texture to be slimy and chewy but it was the opposite. The flavours of pineapple and crispy onion worked well with tuna too, I think I might even be a sushi convert.<br />
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The drinks at the refreshment bar were provided by <a href="https://twitter.com/cocktailmaniauk" target="_blank">Cocktail Mania</a>, a service in London that caters to any event be it a birthday party or wedding - I'd recommend the rum punch, it was amazing!<br />
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Apologies for the truly terrible photo above but I didn't want to not include it as I needed to make a comment about the <a href="http://picspeanutbutter.com/united-kingdom-europe/" target="_blank">Pic's Peanut Butter</a> - to die for. The ingredients are 100% natural and apparently the biggie as to why it tasted so good is because all of the peanuts are sourced from the same place. Other (cheaper) brands of peanut butter use a collection of peanuts from a range of different countries therefore the taste of each batch differs slightly but the Pic's range uses all of the same tasty peanuts and it actually makes a difference.</div>
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I did't get a chance to chat to that many people on the day because it was a challenge to move around the room but that just proves the day was a great success. I'm looking forward to the next event and hope to see some of you there!<br />
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Last week I was very kindly invited to sample the new spring menu at the <a href="http://www.nourishrestaurants.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nourish restaurant</a> in Leeds and I jumped at the chance as I'm all for supporting healthy and affordable food options. I've only eaten at Nourish once before so I was definitely up for trying out some more of the dishes.<br />
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Nourish pride themselves on being "healthy fast food" meaning all of their food is easy to pick up as part of a busy schedule - great for if you work in the city centre. However, the restaurant itself is a bright and airy inviting space that is equally as great for taking time out and enjoying lunch in. The food is freshly made every day from locally sourced ingredients and you can definitely tell this in the quality of each meal.<br />
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I think lots of people still have the opinion that healthy food is boring and will leave you feeling hungry or that its too expensive to eat on the go but Nourish has done a good job of disproving these ideas.<br />
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The extensive menu means there's plenty to choose from, with a wide range of vegetarian meals and gluten, wheat or dairy free options in both the salads and the hot food. The menu guide also tells you the meals that; contain superfoods, are high in protein or fibre and are low in carbohydrates, so if you're following a specific food plan this could come in handy.<br />
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On arrival we tried the new Strawberry Rhubarb Pie smoothie which was delicious, I'm a big smoothie fan and there's also the option on the menu to add extras such as whey protein, chia seeds or fresh spinach if you fancy an energy boost. Over the course of the evening we tasted three of the hot dishes and four of the new salads;<br />
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<li>Nourish Italian Meatballs - turkey mince with tomato and parmesan, tarragon and lemon</li>
<li>Beef Rendang - slow cooked Yorkshire beef, malay spices, coconut and black beans</li>
<li>Duck "Bang Bang" Salad - duck with rice noodles, almond ginger dressing, green beans and bok choy</li>
<li>Mediterranean Sun Box Salad - roast peppers with cherry tomatoes marinated in garlic with mini mozzarella balls, kale pesto, spinach, baby gem and rocket</li>
<li>Pea & Falafel Salad - peas and lentils with mint, onion and garlic, with spiced chickpeas, courgette noodles and tahini green beans </li>
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My favourite of all the meals was definitely the Beef Rendang. I sometimes find when buying healthy meals, as opposed to making my own, they don't deliver as much flavour but this dish was really tasty and filling too. If you wanted to make it an even lighter option you could also swap the rice for spiralised veg.<br />
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The Duck "Bang Bang" salad was another hit amongst us all, the unusual choice of almond dressing actually worked really well with the oriental flavours - it was almost as good as a crispy duck from the chinese takeaway (almost).<br />
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The one salad that really divided us was the Lift Yourself Box, personally I love beetroot and feta and thought it was a taste sensation, especially with the pieces of orange that added a zingy contrast to the feta. I know beetroot is one of those love or hate foods but if you haven't tried it before and want to try some new ingredients I'd recommend this salad box as a good place to start.<br />
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I'm not a huge fan of tarragon so the Nourish Italian Meatballs weren't my favourite but that's just down to personal preference. The turkey itself was really tasty which is probably due to the fact all the meat on the menu is free range. I know lots of other people loved the flavours of this dish so that just proves there's something for everyone.<br />
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I love the fact that the menu is so simple and lists every ingredient in each of the dishes - there's no hidden sugars or additives hiding in the small print, it's just fresh and simple food exactly the way it should be. The owner of Nourish, David, joined us at the event to tell us a bit about the background of the company and answer any questions which was really interesting. With a degree in nutrition and a passion for accessible healthy food it's clear to see how David helped to create such a diverse and varied menu that will suit almost anyone. <br />
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With everything from the ever so popular blogging favourite, avo on toast, to a "comfort food" style baked potato the new menu has something to suit any mood and without the designer price tag. Salads and hot meals start at £4.45, a fraction of the price of a Pret a Manger splurge and probably the same price as a Big Mac meal meaning you don't have to sway from your usual spending habits to try a healthy alternative.<br />
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At a time where healthy eating, exercise and looking after your body is at an all time high it's nice to see a brand that's really passionate about helping people maintain a healthy lifestyle easily and efficiently. I had a really lovely evening meeting some other bloggers and the staff at Nourish, including David the owner, were all great - it's refreshing to see employees really excited about the messages they're giving out.<br />
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Let me know in the comments if you've visited either of the Nourish restaurants in Leeds or Sheffield and what your thoughts were!<br />
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New York Fashion Week has drawn to a close so I thought I'd do a quick post featuring some of my favourite AW16/17 collections shown in New York. I didn't catch any of the shows online but I've been keeping up to date through instagram, snapchat and the Vogue website (obvs).<br />
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Let's go against the rules and start with the best first (obviously this is my opinion and personal preference on the best - it may not be yours). I absolutely loved the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection, the pieces were all so wearable and the combination of colour, texture and the fit of the clothes created the perfect balance between edgy and feminine.<br />
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See the full collection here: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/3-1-phillip-lim">http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/3-1-phillip-lim</a><br />
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I definitely think VB found her calling in life in fashion and I like to think if I was super chic and cool these are the kind of outfits I would wear. Stripes and navy are always a favourite and I love the patent, pointed cut-out shoe as it adds a bit of depth to an otherwise simple look.<br />
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See the full collection here <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/victoria-beckham">http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/victoria-beckham</a><br />
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As much as I'd love to be one of those uber cool, chic girls that look smart every day (see above) I'm just not. Give me a parka and oversized knit and I'm happy, hence my joy at seeing both on the catwalk from Rag & Bone. The muted colour scheme compliments the casual style of the whole collection and if it wasn't for the price tag I would be treating myself to that khaki jumper.<br />
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See the full collection here <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/rag-bone">http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/rag-bone</a><br />
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Fluff, leather, chains and chokers - what's not to love?<br />
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See the full collection here <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/alexander-wang">http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2016/ready-to-wear/alexander-wang</a><br />
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I'm currently on my way to London (in First Class because it was an extra £3 - amazing) and I'm hoping to join in on some of the LFW fun over the next few days. Let me know in the comments if you're attending any London Fashion Week events - hope to see some of you there.<br />
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