Day two in Madrid saw us up bright and early for a day of poolside lounging, park exploring, snacking, art indulgence, rooftop cocktails and skyline views… After breakfast we went straight to the pool to make the most of the sunshine and warm weather. As you saw from yesterday’s post I couldn’t make my mind up … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Travel Diary: Day 1 in Madrid
For our final summer holiday Jeff and I headed off to Madrid. Like Berlin, Madrid is a city I’ve visited multiple times before to see friends who live there; also like the recent Berlin trip, this was Jeff’s first time in the city and my first time staying anywhere but a friend’s house. Here’s what … Continue reading
Travel Diary: Day 4 in Berlin
For our final day in Berlin we’d planned a bunch of touristy activities because what would be the point of travelling to such a historically rich city and ignoring all the monument? Continue reading
Travel Diary: Day 3 in Berlin
For our third day in Berlin Jeff and I were determined to enjoy as much of the day as possible like locals might enjoy their Saturday: a stroll through a local market, brunch in a cafe, a wander through an art gallery, a walk in the park and then drinks at a bar away from the … Continue reading
Travel Diary: Day 2 in Berlin
Day 2 in Berlin and we were up bright & early – out the door by 8am! – to explore the beautiful city in the sunshine before meeting one of my Berlin friends for dinner… Continue reading
Travel Diary: Day 1 in Berlin
Berlin is one of those places I just keep finding myself. I seem to go every couple of years to see friends, stay in their homes and see the parts of the city they most want to share with me. And while that’s one of my favourite ways to travel, there is something exciting about exploring … Continue reading
Review: New Jane Iredale Smooth Affair for Oily Skin Facial Primer & Brightener
For months I’ve been using the Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener* underneath my foundation, and I’ve always been happy with it. However, I think it’s found a rival: the new Smooth Affair for Oily Skin Facial Primer & Brightener*. Continue reading
Review: Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate
It’s been a while since I was gifted the new Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate*, but after more than a month of using it near daily I thought it was about time I actually got around to writing about it. I mean, what on earth was I waiting for? I’d obviously already made up my mind … Continue reading