Black Forest Hot Chocolate from Costa

^_^

That is literally my reaction to this drink.

Gingerbread Latte from Costa

doesn't matter what colour shirt you wear...

Surprise Shopping #3

I wasn't supposed to go into Superdrugs so I think the lack of sleep pulled me into the store and the rest was history. It was covered in 3 for 2 signs and pom poms I just had to get something so this time I even surprised myself. I'm actually pleased with everything I got even if it wasn't planned, I did decide to get things I already use daily but from different brands.

First up I wanted this MUA highlighter in gold because I always test it out and it's such a beautiful shade, I know that MUA is very pigmented makeup so when this highlighter came out sparkly it just made my dreams come true. I do like gold highlighters with my skin tone so this one was awesome. I knoww it looks white but trust me it's like I'm wearing gold glitter in the best way.

MUA shimmering highlighter in iridescent gold

As the highlighter was three pounds I needed things within that range, the first thing I thought of was Maybelline lip balms and it being Autumn they had a new range. Of course me being my fanatic food loving self got super hyped over chai tea flavoured lip balm and just had to get it. It was also a good deep shade of pink/red that I knew would look good on me. Baby lips is a product I have tried before so I knew it would be pigmented enough that I could wear this alone on a basic day and still look like I glammed up.

Maybelline baby lips in chai tea latte

Finally I was about to buy another baby lips when I remembered that I needed a new deep brown shade to bronze/counter my skin but it did need to be in the three pound range to make sure I was getting the most out of this deal, so I was super excited to get this magnificent find of a three in one bronzer, highlighter and blusher for £3.50 from Makeup Revolution. I know it is 50p over however I don't know if you can see but the screen was cracked so I was able to get it for £3 instead and hey I can live with a crack as long as the product is all good.

Makeup revolution three-in-one in medium/dark C04 

And this is the final look with some primer underneath for an even base otherwise I am happy to leave the house with just these. If you think I'm lacking in confidence because I'm looking down plej no that's not how it works I am just too much model that you cannot handle my shy bride look >.< I am actually really happy with everything I got and seriously this is such a good sale, like this is the one 3 for 2 across all cosmetics, lashes and nails and just yes go for it! You also get a free pom pom to join the #pompomsquad and I am tempted to do a bit more just to get the other two... we'll see =)

without flash for true everyday look

with flash bc too much professional

My day as a college student

1:02AM // I have just finished my work and was heading off to bed when I realised today's post is this and this is probably part of so many student's routine. Seriously I love sleep, why you do this to me?! (technically I did this to myself by procrastinating and starting work late but minor details)

6:32AM // This is when I actually wake up to get ready, idk if one hour is a long or short time but it's enough for me to do my morning routine peacefully; any earlier and I'll clash with my brother and any later I'll clash with my younger siblings. If you'd like to know my full beauty morning routine then check out My Morning Routine (link here)

7:30AM // Fortunately this isn't everyday but I leave pretty early to get to  college early and have some time to just chill with friends before lessons.

12:50PM // LUNCH! This is not everyday, this probably wouldn't even be considered most days (this year) but just on these days I took a picture of lunch and how much it could vary. I also really edited the junk food because at the end of the day a box of chicken and chips is not that pretty and needs a lil lot of help.

1:51PM // In college it's more flexible what you do in your free time and I'm grateful that study rooms are optional so I usually only go to the library when I know it's going to be semi-empty so that I can go to my favourite spot to just chill and do work. I don't think this is often but it is regular cause as important as revision is sometimes I'd stay in the canteen to talk to friends and take a break from lessons.

3:05PM // LAST LESSON! After this I'd be done in college so I could just zoom home :) Sometimes I'd stay a little longer in college to chill with friends or study in the library.

5:31PM // You think I'm done? Noo I just get a breather to relax and refuel and catch up on life then back to work! These are what I'm currently using in the bath, it's probably of no interest but Herbal Essence is sometimes so good and at the very least smells amazing and I like it very much ^_^

6:29PM // And the procrastination kicks in as I prioritise blogging and social media over work *monkey no see*

7:43PM // As the Sun goes down my brain kinda kicks in and I start thinking and preparing for the next day, whether that's planning, homework or just getting my bag ready! It's my last year of college so I try to make sure I do a bit of every subject every day, it all adds up kay

11:41PM // I get tired. Unless I'm seriously behind on work I would usually nod off at this time so just getting ready for bed and going to sleep ^.^ Finally x

That's my day! How'd you find it, is yours similar different? Let me know in the comments

Pizza Hut

FOOD. FooD. Food.  YAAS I don't really know why we went out to eat but I'm glad we did, it was a nice time out with friends. Pizza Hut is actually a great place because it suits everyone financially and by taste! For instance I'm kind of lactose intolerant so a pizza place is never good for me but because they make the pizzas fresh you can ask for no cheese so I was happy!

MY PIZZA! So I didn't actually go as crazy it seems as there was a spicy veggie pizza available, I didn't get any meat because as amazing as Pizza Hut is none of the meat is halal but hey that's okay I just added more spice and it was still so great! Considering it was my first time to get pizza after ages I got an individual size cause I ain't sharing, I even changed some of the ingredients so that wouldn't happen =P You also get free unlimited salad with any pizza which is honestly so awesome, because I actually like salad and everything in the salad bar is suitable for vegetarians so you can go crazy!

There's always room for dessert. And unlimited ice cream bar oh yes. Did I mention I was lactose intolerant? I spent the week saying that I was not going to eat ice cream but as soon as I was there I just went whatever and joined in (I have no restraint). It was so awesome and beautiful to just get as much ice cream as you want  and add whatever!

In hindsight it was a good time with good people and good food but maybe next time I'll get something else for dessert!

Have you ever been Pizza Hut? What's your favourite pizza toppings? 

Learning in London

London. Such an amazing place don't you think? There's so much to do considering it is the capital city of England, loads of tourists visit here and for good reason. I went around London through an educational perspective and if you'd like to see how that went then keep on reading!

Starting off at the British Museum to keep it basic,  there's actually so much to do and see and considering it's free is a must to visit! I walked around for a bit and saw this which really intrigued me, probably because school just started and I've gotten into journaling recently so seeing Sigmar Polke's work that's started from 1941-2010 really shows how old journalling really is, capturing this every day art from advertisements and using water colours to show creativity inspired me to start and continue journaling.

the blind leading the blind

Later on was the Wellcome Collection for a bit more insight on the mind. This was from the Medicine Man collection, it was by a Dutch painter named Pieter Bruegel who liked to create painting with lots of little sayings that would reference to certain quotes that people at the time would understand, this one is specifically from the Bible and shows various  injuries to the eyes including eyes being removed and corneal leukemia. I was really captivated by this one in particular because it's still so relatable even today and well to be honest it wasn't at all as creepy as the other images were to convey the message. (If you're into gruesome stuff then definitely check this place out)

This is a letter inspired from Vladimir Nabokov's 'Alphabet in Colour' work, it was to demonstrate the art in the qualities of a moment itself. This was based on coloured hearing and how a letter could show that similar colour lettering synesthesia (associating letters with colours) can be learned through training, showing just how flexible the brain is. The letters in the collection are by Jean Holabird in 2005 who was inspired by Nabokov's autobiography which tied with the theme of science and soul. There were many more thought provoking collections that intrigued me in the State of Mind exhibition so I would definitely recommend this place to visit.

oF COURSE when I have control over what I eat I chose the most sugary stuff possible, to be fair I really wanted Sainsbury's milk choc chip cookies so when I genuinely made my friends come hunt for one with me, thankfully a nice gentleman could see (and probably hear) us me struggling to find one that he joined in the conversation and told us the directions to the closest one :) The energy drink was because I was feeling sleepy but I had work to do later on so I needed some quick energy to keep me in work mode. This isn't what I'd eat regularly, more like a big snack but it was just for the occasion and I did have a proper meal later that day that was specially made for me by my friend Niffya (on her mother's request that is) still was absolutely lovely especially as an ending to a lovely day out.

22 Things to do this Autumn

() Drink white hot chocolate (Costa is my fave)

() Buy a new jumper

() Bake some gingerbread cookies

() LEAVES

() Eat a slice of pie

() Take a long morning walk

() Knit a scarf

() Wear something trendy

() Make caramel apples

() Buy new gloves

() Wear dark accessories

() Visit an abandoned area (safe places)

() Bake bread

() Walk in the rain (take an umbrella)

() Try a new flavour of tea

() Research about a vegetable (even create a recipe with it after?)

() Read a book in a comfy chair

() Stargaze

() Watch a new and old halloween movie

() Make dinner for the family

() Smell a new scent  (candle shopping)

() Create an Autumn fashion lookbook (include the colour orange)

Goodies from Glamour

Back to school outfit ideas

It's September and in this terrifying month school starts :(
However the first week day is really a fashion show so here's a couple of outfits to inspire your inner designer!

This is a basic long plaid shirt (Whitechapel Market) with some skinny jeans (New Look) and black flats (Primark) for a casual formal look. As the shirt is long it's more cute and dressier yet still keeps an overall chill vibe that's comfortable to work in!

This is a very basic look that works especially well when you're stuck with no idea on what to wear. Black and white is always a good combo so the dress (H&M) is a staple and with the long black cardigan (Whitechapel Market) creates a more sophisticated look. The jeggings (New Look) add a laid back touch as well as complimenting any Sun that might appear. The bow (Forever 21) in the scarf (Green Street) was to add a cute touch as well as just showing off my style overall.

21-25 Photo Challenge

21. black and white

Flower Market (Columbia Road)

Hey there's a big secret as to why I wanted to buy flowers this Summer because well I'm going to turn 18 this year and in all my younger years I have never been gifted flowers. Now obviously not from a relationship partner but like never from my family or friends. To be honest I get why like it doesn't suit my personality, I'm the child at heart, the happy go lucky; buy me sweet treats instead but I still think there's a beauty in flowers that cannot be matched by anything else. They are natural works of art.
So as a (teeny bit) sad little forget-me-not I decided I wasn't going to wait for someone to buy them for me because I was going to buy my own flowers!

So every Sunday there's a flower market open in Columbia Road (London) where freshly imported flowers are sold. I went here hoping to not only find a bunch of beautiful flowers but to also really take in the environment and colour as I would like it to be a place I go often. I'm going to warn you it is very busy even on regular days so the narrow road may not be so fun for claustrophobic people or if you're in a rush. However I did really get to spend my time just looking at all the different stalls and getting to take it in. I would really recommend going with a friend and people watch and as a pretty place to visit.

I wasn't just interested in roses I also really was quite excited to see lots of tall and bold sunflowers being sold however I did purchase a mini cactus! They just seemed so cute and quirky I'm super glad I got one and I've named it Ellie so hopefully you will see her in some posts! I did buy a bunch of roses for my mum because flowers are always a lovely surprise xx

Flowers are always a good idea. Indulge a little. Or a lot.

11-15 June Photo Challenge

11. Meal

This may not count as a meal by itself but dessert is very important! I went to a charity and ate dinner there. It was a lovely evening with inspirational talks that really inspired me to give more to those less fortunate and how you could still attain good rewards even after your time. After this very deep topic we all broke our fast together and I have got to say this delicious dessert was by far my favorite dish.

12. Shadow

It was a lovely day in Westfield with Honey and as it was the Queen's 90th birthday weekend so there was so many fun activities I mean we even got a free loaf of bread! If your wondering why my head is shaped weird it's because of the party crown which I totally loved because it brought out my inner Queen. 

13. Closeup

 This was the most awkward thing ever. I have attained so much respect for beauty bloggers because it is honestly one of the hardest things ever to take this picture which was simply just to showcase my new favorite lip liner but it turned into the most awkward invasion of privacy. I felt like my lips were being judged by my camera and even I was questioning whether or not it was the craziest idea to put the lip liner in my mouth. My selling point, lip liner so good you want to eat it. But then again it is Ramadan and that brown shade does look like milk chocolate soo maybe there is a link, or maybe I'm just hungry. #WhenHashtagsTurnIntoWaffles

14. Fave accessory

I don't think I really wear accessories a lot but if I had to choose out of the ones I own these two hold the most value. The gold one my mother bought for me and even though it is just a little bit too small the style and simplicity goes well with lots of outfits and makes me feel very Asian I don't know maybe it's the gold or the idea of stacking bracelets but it makes me feel like my Bengali roots are being shown in my style.

15. Drink

When it's Ramadan but all the food and drink stores come out with brand new ranges of things to try. Honestly. This is my take on the new pink drink by Starbucks and even though I'm not particularly a fan of pink starburst this drink has been tailored to meet my Summer needs and genuinely tastes like cool beach holidays relaxing in Goa... Even though I haven't been to Goa I am 100% sure it does!

I'm going through some technical difficulties so these images were edited with PicMonkey sawwy if it does not meet your highly prestige requirements I promise to do better next time!

Most of these were kind of like faves, got anything you love and want to share? Let me know in the comments below! Also if this post gets enough views I'll do another on how to make this special pink drink from Starbucks.

Urban Chocolatier (East Shopping Centre)

It's a lovely afternoon to reminisce over good food…

Recently I went to Urban Chocolatier for a lovely indulge in sweet treats of chocolate-y goodness, well I say that but really even though I have a sweet tooth I'm not a big fan of chocolate but my friends were so it's all good.

I went for a basic fatal maple waffle with strawberries which is basically a waffle with maple syrup and some freshly chopped strawberries, it also came with a cup of ice cream which helped turn this into a wonderfully fluffy and sweet treat! My first thoughts was just “Yes.” This was exactly what I was looking for so it totally just hit the spot. The waffle is made fresh so it's pretty plain but with the maple syrup and strawberries it became a burst of sugary goodness and the ice cream just makes it heavenly.

I also tried the classic cookiedough mugshot which is a freshly baked, thin, chocolate chip cookie with a cup of ice cream (in the middle) then covered in chocolate sauce. Honestly if you've never been before, get this. It sums up Urban Chocolatier as a whole, honestly this dessert is so good. It definitely hits the chocolate cravings and trust me, they bake it fresh (and really quick) so you always get a lovely hot gooey cookie with a cool cup of ice cream. This is my favourite picture from the three desserts just because it was the first to come so I was able to zoom in close and capture the beauty of this wondrous dessert. The chocolate sauce was so pretty and you can see that the sauce on the ice cream ended up freezing as it drips which was so cool to see.

Lastly, we got Cookie Monster waffle which is super chocolate-y. It's a waffle with crushed Oreos and chocolate sauce with a side of ice cream, honestly if you love chocolate but a cake is too much or too plain, go for this. It's got that crunch from the biscuit which compliments the soft waffle and with the ice cream 😊 Heaven honestly. Even though I'm not a fan of chocolate desserts I think if I ever get a die hard craving this would be what I would go for.

I've got to say out of all of it I love the ice cream the most 😋 So if you're ever in the area why not pop in and try it out, I'm sure this will be just as wonderful for you as it was for me!

Got any places you think I might enjoy? I love food. Why not let me know in the comments below!