Whats In My Carry On For A Long Haul Fight.

Hello my lovelies, I hope you're all doing well and having a great week. I'm going away tomorrow and whilst preparing my carry on luggage, I thought I'd also share it with you all on here. Now I tend to take a different variety and amount of items and products depending on if I'm flying short or long haul. This time around I am travelling long haul to Las Vegas, so its around an 11 hour flight from London Heathrow. So keep on reading to find out what I'll be taking on the plane with me! 

The bag I will be using is my everyday handbag from Michael Korrs. Even though I constantly complain about my arm acheing or my bag being too heavy, I'm really not a rucksack girl so I grin and bare it. I love this bag, I bought in their sale at the store in Westfield a few years ago and its still going strong today. Its handy also as I can just empty it out in my hotel room and then use it as my daily hangbag, saves me bringing two bags. 

I'm going to start with beauty and skincare products then move onto entertainment and miscellaneous items. I always bring an average sized makeup bag with me on the plane, I love this one from Victorias Secret. Depending on the length and time of the flight, and how I'm feeling that morning, sometimes I'll wear a tiny amount of makeup and others my usual full face. I like to bring a selection of my everyday products so towards the end of the flight I can apply them or touch up what I'm already wearing. My flight is around midday, so I'll have to be up at around 7 to leave for the airport at 8, so chances are I'll have a 'no makeup makeup' look on that day. I'll also bring the majority of my makeup brushes in this bag, the rest will go in my toiletry bag in my suitcase.

Some of my esscentials include my Tangle Teezer hairbrush, My Johnsons makeup wipes (the purple kind) and my absolute favourite deodorant, which is the Sure Maximum Protection. I always pick up the pink one (The dove version is also amazing). I usually bring one bottle of perfume, I try not to choose one thats too heavy as I sometimes buy one in duty free as well. I've gone with Lady Million this time. I've also got my sunglasses, they're nothing expensive, just a simple rose gold pair I bought in duty free last year. I also always carry a packet of Wet Ones, which are antibacterial wipes, just in case we need them for anything. I've packed my large clip as well just in case I want to put my hair up during the flight if I'm applying makeup or washing my face. 

Of course I'll have my phone, I have the iPhone 6S Plus in Rose Gold, along with my Apple earphones, as I listen to a lot of music on long flights. I also bring along my standard charger and a portable charger incase my battery dies out faster than I'd like it too. This one I bought off of Amazon for less than £10 and it will charge my phone to full battery life 4 times. I've decided not to bring my laptop this time as my Macbook Pro really weighs down my bag. I've got my Michael Korrs wallet (in the monogram style), with all my cards and travel money inside and of course my passport. I'm someone who is always too afraid to put any valuables in my hold luggage in case it gets lost, so I'll be carrying my Canon 700D camera with me as well, I obviously can't include that in the photos as I'm using it to take them!

I always have a bottle of water and a selection of snacks and sweets. I'm someone who gets dehydrated really quickly on long flights, one mistake I always make is not eating or drinking enough on the plane and then feeling really sick. I absolutely despise plane food, I hate the smell of it and always decline it and bring my own snacks. I try and pick out things I know I'm going to eat and then of course have a selection of sweets and gum. I usually have a big breakfast at the airport before boarding and then head to Boots or Whsmith to buy some crisps, fruit or other small snacks. I've already got some Extra gum and my favourite, Werthers Orginals toffees (they'll be gone within the first hour I bet).

For entertainment purposes, of course I'll be listening to music and playing games on my phone. I've been searching the app store like crazy for new games to play! However, I'm also bringing a book with me, as I do actually really enjoy reading. I recently ordered Youtuber Channon Rose's book, The Story Of Channon Rose. It had amazing reviews and she's someone that I love watching so I thought I'd give this a read on the plane or poolside. I'll probably grab a couple of magazines at the airport too!

I hope you enjoy this post. I always feel like I'm missing something after I'm packed so hopefully It's all there! I'm really into packing and holiday related videos and blog posts myself, the neat freak within me loves to pack! Let me know what you're hand luggage essentials are or where you're travelling too this year! xx ♡ 

Hit or Miss? - Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips.

So I've recently noticed a lot of visible pores on and around my nose, which seem to be very clogged up. I've never properly noticed or been bothered by pores on my face before, but I recently went back to an old favourite foundation, the Nars All Day Luminous and it just didn't look the same on me as it did before. I popped into to my local Superdrug on the hunt for some pore strips, I've never tried them before but I always see people talking about them or using them so I thought I'd finally give them a try.

I searched up and down the skincare aisle and I could literally only find one brand that was selling them. My Superdrug isn't a huge store but I was expecting a lot more major skincare brands to have released their own versions of these, so I was shocked when I could only find one. After I quickly looked online and they actually don't stock very many at all. I picked up the Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips. There is 6 in the pack, I got them on special for £5.59, but they're normally £8.39 which is quite high for only 6 strips. I had a brief check on the Superdrug website for reviews and they were very mixed, with some people loving them and others not recommending them at all.

So they claim to lock onto and remove deep down dirt, oil and blackheads to provide the deepest clean. They contain Witch Hazel and Tea Tree Oil, which both are excellent for the skin. With regular use, these strips are supposed to actually shrink the size of your pores. So how do you use them? First remove any makeup and thoroughly wash your face with warm water, as the strips will not stick to your nose if its dry. Gently twist the strip to release the slits to fit around the nose, and peel off the plastic liner. With dry hands, apply to the nose area and press down to ensure good contact with the skin. Let this dry for around 15 minutes, it should feel similar to paper mache when its dried down. Slowly peel off, at the edges pulling towards the centre.

What did I think of them? Personally my expectations were high, purely because I've never tried a pore strip before! I've seen girls use them in YouTube videos and as gross as it may be, they always show so much on the strip after use. On my first try, it barely pulled anything out and I wasn't impressed, It was also really sore to pull off. After examining my nose in the mirror, I decided last night to try it again. This time around, I definitely noticed a lot more on the strip, It was still quite sore to pull off as it does really dry down. I preferred them a lot more on my second try. I've still got 4 more in the box and I'm going to continue to use them all up and see if they make any difference, but I'm hopeful they're going to help.

If you're a pore strip user, I'd love to know which ones you personally love and which ones work the best. As far as the Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips go, I didn't personally love them at first but after another use I've seen results, so I will definitely continue to use them and hopefully see a change with my pores. I probably would repurchase them, as they're convenient to buy at my local Superdrug, but I'm willing to experiment with other brands too. They were also really easy to use, if you're like me and new to pore strips they would be a good choice as they're simple and easy to get a hold of.

Thank you for reading. xx

♥ ORLANDO; FLORIDA - MY ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE ♥

I'm so happy to be finally doing this post! I've wanted to start travel themed posts for my blog for a while now and what better way to start then an ultimate guide on my favourite place in the world, right!? 

Orlando Florida, is an incredible place. Whether you're going alone, with family, friends, young children or your partner, you're guaranteed to have an amazing time. I have been almost every year of my life and I'm nearly 22, so I've been roughly around 19/20 times, which is a lot!

So here's a list of five places you have to visit when you go to Orlando. I hope you enjoy reading this post just as much as I've enjoyed writing it! And one more thing, all photos included are my own! ♥♥

1. Walt Disney World 

Of course I had to make this number one! Walt Disney World consists of 4 main theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios) and 2 water parks (Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach), as well as 29 different resort hotels or villa complexes to stay at. Disney World in Orlando is truly amazing, by far the best of all the Disney Resorts around the world. Disney is magical, no matter how old you are, if you're with family, friends or your partner, you have to go to Disney. Magic Kingdom is a great all rounder park. It has plenty of family friendly attractions whilst also having a great selection of faster rides too. I love Space Mountain & Splash Mountain, they're both so much fun! Whereas my parents love the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (my mum always wins). I adore both water parks, they are such fun days out. My dad and I always go to one or the other,  just be sure to go when its not planning on raining cause that's not fun! Disney have also recently opened Disney Springs (which used to be Downtown Disney), an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex within the Disney resort. With over 50 places to eat including Planet Hollywood and The Rainforest Cafe, you're definitely not going to go hungry! The variety of shops is amazing, you'll find everything from The Lego Store to Pandora to The Coca Cola Store and of course the huge World Of Disney (literally the best and biggest disney store ever!). What else can I say? Its a wonderful place, everytime I go it makes me so happy.

2. Busch Gardens 

Busch Gardens is a theme park that a lot of people forget to go to when they visit Orlando, mainly because its about an hour's drive away in Tampa, but well worth it if you ask me! This is the ultimate family adventure park! If you love the thrill of big roller coasters but you're also in the mood for some animal interactions or shows this is the park for you. There are six main coasters but my favourite ride here has to be Montu, an incredible roller coaster. Definitely check out Sultans Sweets, this cafe does the most amazing selection off freshly baked cakes, cookies and muffins. I can't go to Busch Gardens without getting a Chocolate Chip or Orange Muffin from there! If you love big rides, this is a must.

3. The Florida Mall

This is by far my favourite shopping destination in Orlando, with over 270 stores to choose from. You'll find a lot of the Malls there are outside, so its nice to find a place to shop that's indoors where its cool! They have an incredible newly refurbished food court with a great selection of places to eat. You'll find shops such as Macy's, Zara, Victorias Secret, Sephora, Disney Store, Carlos Bakery and M&M's World. There is also a Florida Mall Hotel, which is absolutely lovely, I had to stay there one time when my flight was severely delayed. It's the perfect place to visit on a rainy day or just to simply do some serious spending. 

4. Universal Studios Resort

The Universal Resort consists of two neighbour theme parks, Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure. There is also a water park called Volcano Bay in the making which will be opening sometime in 2017. Both parks have their share of thrill but Islands of Adventure I would say contains the majority of the bigger rides. From The Hulk Coaster to Spiderman 4D to The Jurrasic Park River Adventure, it's got it all. This park is also where you'll find the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, three magical rides and a range of shops and places to eat. Universal Studios is probably my favourite park of the two. I really love The Simpsons themed area, being the huge Simpsons fan that I am. The Simpsons Ride, Men In Black Alien Attack and The Despicable Me Minion Mayhem are just three of my personal favourite rides. If you're not sure on going to both, you can get a two park ticket and spend half the day at one and the other half at the other, that's what I tend to do. Once you're done at the parks you can walk around The Universal City Walk. This is full of amazing places to eat, tons of places to shop and lots of entertainment. There are also 5 lovely hotels on this resort.

5. The Orlando Eye

I had such high expectations for this and it definitely lived up to them. The Orlando Eye is situated with Sea Life and Madame Tussuad's in the International Drive area of Orlando. This is a fairly new complex as it was only built last year. The wheel gives incredible views of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and even Kennedy Space Center. This is one to visit on a clear sunny day, I also went at sunset which was beautiful to see, but the views were obviously restricted with it getting dark. I wasn't as impressed with the wheels neighbour, the Sealife Center, definitely one of Sealifes smaller venues. The Orlando Eye makes for perfect day out. 

I hope you enjoyed this post. Whats your favourite place to go on holiday? I'd love to know in the comments below! Thank you so much for reading, talk soon! xx

My Current Favourite Drugstore Products ♥

Hey Lovelies, I hope you're all well. Welcome back to my blog! Today I'm going to be sharing some products from my collection that I've been constantly reaching for recently, oh and even better its all drugstore! 

Let me know your current drugstore favourites cause I've been really into finding new products from there recently, especially when its 3for2. Enjoy reading!! ♥ 

Foundation; Maybeline Fit Me. 

This foundation is gorgeous if you're after medium-full coverage and a natural dewy finish. This is my go to foundation when I'm wearing fake tan. Even though I have it in the shade '120 Classic Ivory', its a lot darker than my natural skin tone and more on the orange side. I know that there is only one shade lighter than this in the range so I don't think it's one for anyone very fair unfortunately. A stunning foundation that leaves the skin looking fresh and glowy! 

Concealer; NYX HD.

I've been using this concealer for a while now and I can defintely say that I love it. I use the lightest shade and it provides the perfect amount of under eye highlight whilst having great coverage. The only downside would be if you plan on using this everyday, you'll go through them rather fast. Other than that, I love it, it's very comparable to the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer which I used to use, but so much more affordable. 

Contour; Max Factor Pan Stik & NYX Contour Palette. 

The Max Factor Pan Stik is something I've literally heard no one talk about, like ever! I bought it a while ago as something to use for a cream contour, threw it in the drawer and forgot about it. I pulled it out a couple of weeks ago and now I'm obsessed. They're incredibly creamy, easy to blend and provide a natural looking contour which I love! I apply it straight from the stick to my face and then blend in with a large duo fiber brush. I've been setting it with the NYX Contour Palette, this is an amazing, affordable alternative (alliteration!!!) to the Anastasia or Kat Von D. Lovely pigmentation and excellent shades to choose from. Both are well worth checking out. 

Blush; Makeup Revolution Blush Palette (Hot Spice).

Ok wow. I wasn't expecting much from this palette when I picked it up if I'm honest, I saw all the peachy pink shades thatt I'm used too and thought it'd give it a try. These blushes are so pigmented, its unreal, I only have to tap my brush in gently once to get amazing colour payoff. For only £6 you're getting 7 blush shades and a highlighter, well worth the money. I believe theres 6 different blush palettes to choose from ranging from more peach and golden tones to more vibrant pinks. 

Highlight; Sleek Solstice Palette. 

Ok you knew this was coming right? Everyone has been talking about this palette and how incredible it is and I couldn't agree more. It has three beautiful powder highlight shades and one cream. I got mine from Superdrug for £10. It's amazing what can I say!? If you're fair and you find no highlighters show up on you, try this! It's also amazing combined with other highlighters for an even brighter glow. I couldn't recommened this enough, you need it in your collection. 

Brows; Freedom Brow Pomade. 

My holy grail brow product everyone! Seriously this brow pomade is only £5, it's creamy, blendable and so easy to use. There is an excellent shade range, just be sure to look at the testers or open them up to compare shades. When I was blonde I used the shade Soft Brown and now that my hair is darker I'm now using Dark Brown. Its the perfect shade, no red tones, not too ashy and doesn't look stupid against my fair skin. If you haven't already tried this product from Freedom, go get it now! 

Sleek Matte Me - Birthday Suit.

I've been seeing everyone talking about this shade from Sleek's Matte Me range, and how comparable it is to the Kylie Lip Kit in Candy K. I didn't own any of these but decided to pick it up as I'm beyond into collecting liquid lipsticks at the moment. The colour is gorgeous, and from what I can see in swatches, it's identical to Candy K. I'm not going to lie, it was a bit drying on me within half an hour of applying it but for days when I'm not going to be wearing lipstick for long it's fine. 

So thats everything! I really hope you enjoyed this quick read on some of the products I've been loving from the drugstore. Let me know your thoughts below. Speak soon! xx

My Most Loved Eyeshadow Palettes.

I never used to be a huge user of eyeshadow, I'd collect the odd palette here and there but I never reached for them on a daily basis. Recently I've worn shadow more or less every single day, mainly to work but also on the occasional day off if I'm going anywhere. Today I'm going to share with you a selection of Eyeshadow Palettes that I can't stop reaching for and yes I know a lot of them are from Urban Decay but what can I say!? They're amazing! Let me know if you'd like to see a more in depth post, such as an Eyeshadow Palette collection. Enjoy!!

Zoeva Cocoa Blend

This is such a stunning, convenient palette to have. When I don't know what eyeshadow look to create I usually end up grabbing this and creating some form of warm neutral smokey eye. There are champagne highlight shades, warm transition colours and even a matte black, all with amazing pigmentation. This palette only costs £15 on Beauty Bay so is fairly inexpensive for a high quality palette. The packaging is light and sleek so perfect for anyone on the go or who travels a lot with their makeup. I couldn't recommend this enough for anyone to add to their collections, I definitely want to collect more palettes from Zoeva in the near future. 

Too Faced Chocolate Bar

One very similar shade wise to the Cocoa Blend is Too Faced's famous Chocolate Bar Palette. I've been a frequent user of this ever since purchasing it last year. For someone like me who constantly sticks to warm neutrals this is an absolute must have in my opinion. The shades vary from gold and bronze tones, warm browns, to pinks and purples. These colours are buttery, super blendable and pigmented, the packaging is gorgeous and I LOVE the chocolate scent so much. What else could I possibly ask for?

Naked 1/Naked 3

These are without a doubt my ultimate favourites from Urban Decay's Naked range. I fell in immediate love when I bought the original Naked palette, the colours are literally to die for. If you don't already have this in your collection, you need it, like right now. My favourite shades from this have got to be Sidecar and Half Baked (my favourite gold shade ever). Naked 3 I love just as much, the beautiful rose gold shades are some of my favourites to wear. I love how you can create a soft pink or rose gold look or deepen it up with the darker shades. Both palettes staples in my collection and I constantly use. I'd highly recommend them both.

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani 

This is a new addition to my collection but I've 100% fallen in love with it. These shadows are so pigmented, you barely need to press your brush to them and you'll get amazing colour payoff, especially with the darker shades. I treated myself to this palette after seeing so many good reviews online, it was £40 from Debenhams but worth every penny. The packaging is slightly heavy and bulky but still a lovely design with a big mirror inside. I've been reaching for this almost every day since I got it and now desperately want to get the matching blush palette from this collection. If you haven't picked this up yet, what're you waiting for?? (Gwen Stefani pun intended there). 

Urban Decay Vice 4

This is a very new palette that I've added to my collection, I've only had it for a couple of weeks now. I wanted something with a bit more colour to it rather than the same neutrals I always reach for. I love the shade range in this palette and even though I'm yet to experiment with them all, I feel like theres a colour for every look you could ever want to create in here. I especially love the shade 'flame', a beautiful copper shade that makes my eyes pop like no other. I got this for £40 at my local Urban Decay counter and it was worth every penny. Definitely check it out if you want to inject some more colour into your shade range. 

My MAC 15 Pan Neutral Palette

I am clearly yet to completely fill up this palette but nevertheless Its still one that I always reach for. So far I have collected the shades; Phloof, Amber Lights, Patina, Wood winked, Satin Taupe, Sable and Espresso. The purple shade between Sable and Satin Taupe I'm not too sure the name of, If anyone thinks they recognise it, let me know in the comments below. I adore Mac shadows, they'll always be one of my favourites. They have an amazing shade range to choose from and I've loved creating my own palette so far. They're around £10 per pan shadow and the palette itself cost me around £15 from my local Mac counter. So much easier than rummaging around through several palettes to find shades when you can have all your favourites in one. 

Thank you so much for reading this post. If you think you know of any eyeshadow palettes that I'd love from seeing my favourites today, let me know as I'm always wanted to expand my collection. Don't forget to follow my blog via Bloglovin and check out my Instagram and YouTube accounts.

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Talk to you all soon. xx