NYC.

New York started as most great story's do, with pancakes. 

I was lucky enough to secure an internship for a month over easter so I hopped across the pond. 

On my first day I decided to explore Brooklyn. 

Mast Brothers: The best smelling chocolate shop known to man kind, and the chocolate tastes pretty darn good too. 

I had been recommended Fette Saw for some of the best pulled pork and ribs in the city, it defiantly lived up to the hype and the homemade BBQ sauce was equally as delicious. The inside is laid out like the coolest butchers ever.

Coat- topshop- Top- Brandy Melville- Jeans- Hollister- Shoes- Converse- Scarf- Zara - Sunnies- RB

P x

London: Hair, Camden and Fireworks

So today was a pretty big day for me. 

I took the plunge and finally got my hair dyed, to some this may seem like nothing to many but to me it was a pretty big deal. 

I was always told not to touch my hair but after thinking about it for almost 2 years I decided there was no time like the present. 

After extensive googling I decided on B&P cheeky salon in Shoreditch, the prices where great and they had rave reviews.  

I'm happy to say I'm so pleased with the end result!

After we wandered the streets of Shoreditch, defiantly one of my new favorite areas BTW and stopped for a bite to eat before hitting Camden.

We couldn't decide on a firework display so we decided to see them all.
Me and Em wrapped up warm and clambered up Primrose hill to get a 360 view of London and the fireworks it had to offer, sadly the photos really don't do it justice (low lighting will forever be my nemesis) but you get unparalleled views of the London skyline and it's truly breathtaking.

P x

Autumn Base...

So as the weather changes so does our skin, and generally we start to reach toward a heavier creamier base for the winter months.

I however have stuck with the cream but strayed from the heavier coverage in my desperate bid to let my skin breathe, and granted this is tricky when the air its breathing is heavily polluted.

After scouring the internet I decided on the hugely hyped Nars tinted moisturizer and creamy concealer, the tinted moisturizer is in my book the best of both worlds, a lovely glow-y base with decent coverage whilst maintaining a weightless feel. Only downside is that I do find primer essential with this products otherwise it did slip throughout the day.

The concealer is also a cracker, it covers but without looking matte and cakey. You can also use it as a slight highlight on the tops of the cheekbones for a 'I woke up like this' glow.

Ahhh Nars, you've done it again.
- P x

Paris day 2&3

Day 2 ended here. Pretty amazing, we clambered up to the sacre coeur just before the sun started to dissapear leaving a orange glow over the city, but before all that... 

Continuing on our chocolate voyage through Parie we visited the Lindor shop where little chocolate balls wrapped in gold, red and blue lined the walls along with chocolate Eiffel towers with chefs at the back making rich hot chocolate and mini desserts. 

We then went to Laduree along the Champs Elysees for macaroons, all the shops where covered with hot pink and gold leaf macaroons for the launch of Nina Ricci's new fragrance. 

From here we went to the Moulin Rouge.

Photos aren't allowed in the 'club' so this was the only one I could sneak but yes all of these where drank...

To be honest the show was a little dissapointing, the atmosphere was amazing but I was expecting more :(

We watched the sun set on another amazing day.

The next day we kept it fairly relaxed, we visited an amazing antique market on the outskirts of Paris, which literally has everything. 

Then we went to do some more touristy stuff..

We walked all along the river to the Louvre, through the gardens and back again before heading back for tea. 

We had an extra day but unfortunately I wasn't feeling great so we did a bit of shopping and headed home. 

Thanks for an amazing trip Paris! 

See you soon.  

Other tips...

Go and watch the sunset, we went to the Sacre Coure which was amazing but extremely busy so next time we're going to hunt out a spot a bit more secluded!

Explore back streets, they're so beautiful and you never know what you may find.

Take pictures of everything, even looking back I've forgotten some things that I wish I had captured!

 P x