BD Trade Secrets Flawless Primer

 

BD Trade Secrets Flawless Primer 1

I quite often buy make up from Supermarkets as I find it easy to remember to stock up on brand essentials while I’m pushing my trolley round. I also like that my red lipstick obsession helps rack  up my clubcard points but we’ll not tell the husband about that one ok?

The BD Trade Secrets line is a Tesco own brand mainstay. Reliable quality and great value for money, I know I will always find what I need.

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Carlito’s, Daisy Hill, Durham

Carlitos Ristorante Review 4

Carlitos Ristorante Review 4

Part of the Durham based dining chain Hollathans, Carlito’s Ristorante has taken up residence in a converted pub in Daisy Hill, bringing Italian food to the Durham countryside. In a village slap bang between Chester le Street and Durham, it remains a stones throw from other properties such as Hollathans in Chester le street and The Chester Moor which I reviewed HERE.

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Ted Baker Miami Candle

Ted Baker Miami Candle

Ted Baker has really been hitting home runs on the accessories front lately for me. I am in love with my neon coral tablet case I use as a travel organiser, I don’t leave home without my beautiful rose gold pen in it’s own little case and I am STILL coveting those 4 wheel spinner cases. Let’s not even mention those beautiful rose gold metallic trainers. Oh my.

Another little gem from Ted Baker has landed on my desk today and it is from the Residence home scent collection. The Miami candle (£28) is a Star Apple and Passion Fruit blend housed in a ceramic pot with the cutest little flamingo on and a pink TB seal.

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Ray Bans – Mirrored Wayfarers

Ray Bans

Yes, it’s still technically winter but by god the winter sun can be blinding when it is low in the sky. Especially when driving. I probably wear sunglasses all year round!

I snapped these Ray Ban Wayfarer bad boys up in New York  thanks to a good exchange rate and wore them while we were away as it was cold but super bright.

I have been seeing a lot of people wearing blue/green mirrored colour ways of sunglasses recently but I was so struck by the red / magenta / orange / gold mirror I had to have them.

The frames are matte black and I think they are just about the best sunglasses ever. Incredibly hard to photograph though.

Paul wasn’t so struck with them but I spotted Andy Samberg, the comedy genius behind Brooklyn Nine Nine and Lonely Island wearing a pair in the bands video… if its good enough for him, then they are fine by me!

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These glasses are around  £153 and you can buy them direct from Ray Ban

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Midtown East Courtyard Hotel, Manhattan, New York

Midtown East Courtyard Hotel, Manhattan, New York

Whilst planning our trip to New York, we knew we had to stay in a Marriott as I good old loyal Marriott Rewards member. After much debating, we chose the Midtown East Courtyard Hotel.

Arriving by cab from the Airport, the unassuming Courtyard entrance nestles between a 24hr Duane Reade and a bank. Perfect place for a make up shopping fanatic? Yes!

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