Take A Trip To The Old Bell & Crown After Lockdown Part 2...

Guess who's back, back again!... 

Yes it's me again, don't get too excited. I haven't blogged for nearly six whole months and now you can't get rid of me! Poor you, I wish you all the luck in the world!

Well today, is a slightly different kind of blog but a blog that I have been wanting to do since the beginning of August! Not that long hey? 

What with Lockdown Part 2 underway, I think it's really important to share and support as many Local Businesses or Restaurants as possible etc. So that's exactly what I am about to do... 

Join me on a "TEASER TASTER TUESDAY" - as I share what I must have to say is my favourite Restaurant/Pub to go to with you... 

I must apologize in advance though, as even thinking of the food is making me incredibly hungry and imagining eating there right now, but obviously we can't so you'll just have to stare at the photos for the next month or so! 

 

A Warm Welcome To The Old Bell & Crown... 

Take a little look into their website, you won't be disappointed that's for sure... I will insert a link below so you can head straight over, The Old Bell & Crown!

I mean there's no way you can't be salivating right now after seeing the food surely not? I know I definitely am! 

I would definitely go as far as saying I would rate The Old Bell & Crown as a five star Restaurant not just based on the incredible Chef's who make scrummy food that certainly hits the spot. But I would go as far as saying it's definitely my favourite place to go for a Sunday Roast to as there's just no comparison for eating a Sunday Roast out when it comes to here.

My five star rating, isn't just based on the food it's based on the service and when it comes to this place the service is just impeccable and sometimes it seems hard to come by in this day and age. So thank you very much to the entire Team for being incredibly hardworking super efficient, friendly and very humorous! 

Not forgetting, the décor and warm feeling the Pub provides from the minute you enter the building. It definitely has a proper homely feel towards the pub which leaves customers wanting to return! The pub also has a fantastic pub garden which is superb for a Summer's Day and a pint or two in the garden with your friends and family. 

For those of you who are dog lovers like myself, you'll be super happy that they also allow dogs into the pub to which is a great additional factor.

From the bottom of my heart I truly recommend visiting this pub as you won't be left feeling disappointed and you'll thank me later. I know that this pub has also been awarded one of the best pubs to go in Hampshire which is truly incredible! Well done again guys, you deserve it! 

If you're anything like me you will head over to the website and TripAdvisor as I tend to do that before going anywhere these days but again you'll see I'm not the only one with this opinion. So get booking for when Boris lifts the restrictions.

As well take the time to think of the small and local businesses that will need your support during this difficult time.

Lots of love as always, 

xxxx 

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Superdrug Haul...

Welcome back everyone! 

Initially, I just wanted to wish you all a warm welcome back and thank you for sticking around and waiting patiently for my new and upcoming blogs. So it's been a while since the last blog, have you missed them like I've missed you? Thought as much, ha-ha!!😉

Before, I dive into "Lockdown Part 2" which is what everyone is now nicknaming the current lockdown. I thought it would be great to review a little shopping Haul at Superdrug like I used to do.

So join me in rewinding time and heading back to my Superdrug Haul's...

On another note, it was very interesting to see where people shop the most from a recent poll that I did on my Instagram and from the results it seemed to be Superdrug. 

I won't lie, I am a massive "Superdrug" fan and always have been since I was a teenager really and I guess since I've had the blog too. Not that, I'm not a fan of Boots it just always seemed that my Mum and Nan would shop there more than I would. It also helped that Superdrug had the "Zoella" and "Tanya Burr" range as I was actually obsessed with their Beauty ranges! 

I guess for those of you who have followed by blog from day 1, that might now explain why I did so many "Superdrug Haul's!"

Before, I waffle on and bore you for any longer than I already have let's dive straight into my Superdrug haul...

Well it's fair to say, the Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste and Powder have been a star buy of mine for many years. I won't lie, I must admit I become super forgetful when it comes to using the Charcoal Powder as on a workday I'm always rushing and forgetting later on in the week to use the powder at least twice a week. 

So as it's "Lockdown Part 2",  I really don't have an excuse to forget do I? No. no  not at all! However, I thought that it would be a great Beauty routine check to actually measure the results of the whitening toothpaste powder. 

Not forgetting to mention, the Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste... I have and will always remain obsessed and faithful 😉 to this toothpaste! If you're anything like me, I am quite fussy on what toothpaste I use as I'm a bit funny with some of the tastes that toothpastes can have... maybe that's just me! I tend to mix it up between the following three toothpastes; Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste, Macleans Fresh mint or bog standard Aqua Fresh. 

So with the above toothpaste, it isn't just the stunning colours and design of the packaging that makes me adore it! It's the fact it actually works and leaves your teeth gleaming white! I suggest giving it a trial, you and your teeth certainly won't regret it! As well, the taste is rather nice.

Bonus point too, is the fact the two items above are on offer currently in store and online! I think it comes to just under £6 for the both which is amazing! 

With being on the subject of toothpaste and toothpaste powder I saw this beauty and of course had to add it into the shopping basket. I've been on the search for a new electric toothbrush that is of course pink.

So here we are! I couldn't resist this star buy, when I saw it as it is under £20.00! Bargain right?! What I love about this brush as well is that it has two settings; the clean setting and the sensitive setting which both lasts for two minutes per time you brush your teeth which is an additional bonus for purchasing this brush.  

With "Lockdown Part 2" - it's essential to have your luxuries and to indulge yourself in the scents of different shower gels... I mean maybe that's just me but knowing I can mix the scents up, tends to relax and certainly refresh and relax my mind which is definitely what we need more so than ever right now.

Finding these beauties was certainly a bargain as they were only 69p! Most definitely an essential for your shopping baskets and they have several other choices!

I definitely tend to have a few favourite skin care brands and Simple is most definitely my go to! Not just down to the fact the design of the bottle is amazing! However, Simple facial wash tends to be the most nourishing and refreshing for my skin personally so to see this on offer was an instant big fat YES! 

With being in another Lockdown, it's really important to ensure you're taking care of yourself, your skin and your body. So taking extra measures by ensuring you have your own health and skin care routine is very important for your own health and wellbeing. I will eventually get round to sharing my essential steps to a healthy skin care routine with you all but essentially the above four items play a huge role in that. Not just during the current times, it's very vital to always look after your skin during this time of the year as during the Autumn/Winter seasons your skin tends to be a lot drier and receives less sunlight and causes potential chapped lips, blemishes and break outs! 

So personally I find, facial creams and moisturizer are essential items in your skin care routine in order to keep your skin healthy and glowy which is a definite positive for times like we are facing currently. 

Be good to the skin you have been given! If you look out for it, it will look out for you. 

Superdrug are also selling these stunning natural face cloths which I find really useful to help remove your make-up or to use through your facial skin care routines either or. Superdrug are selling them for a whopping bargain of; £1.50 or free when you purchase x3 items from the Beauty Section so get in there quick before you miss out!

It's been such good fun rewinding time and heading back to my original roots and writing a "Superdrug Haul". If anything it's made me want to begin reviewing Superdrug products monthly again for you all. I forgot how much I enjoyed sharing my Beauty products and monthly favourite items. 

Let me know in the comments below on how you feel regarding my "Superdrug Monthly Hauls" and if you think they should become a regular blog once again.

For now it's been fantastic to be back and I can't wait to share my new upcoming blogs with you.

Take care and be safe everyone.

Lots of love to you all,

xxxx

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Trendy Tuesday Style Picks...

Happy Tuesday Everyone!! 😃

So I thought it was about time for me to release another blog and of course it had to be a Style Tuesday for you all.

I hope everyone is well during this difficult time, hopefully there's brighter times on the horizon for us all.

Anyway, I couldn't wait to share this blog with you all as it's my first time purchasing summery clothes from SHEIN! 

As you all know, black and white is my go to colours for clothes and I am massive on printed trousers alongside bodysuits so expect to find that right below...

 Okay so I thought I would spice it up with a few alterations to my normal go to with bodysuits obviously I haven't strayed too far what with keeping the choice of colours as black and white. However, I don't normally go for slogans on my bodysuits so I was super eager to give this a try and honestly it's such a lovely little addition to my wardrobe!! 

I always find that sometimes the most basic tops or bodysuits can make the best outfits.

Don't quote me on this, but the price was also amazing as it was less than £5 which is fantastic and the quality was fab! 

I mean I can't go wrong with printed trousers, right?

Anyway, the style and fit is great and I believe it was less than £6 so again another bargain! 

I was in the search for finding simple but chic t-shirts and spot on as SHEIN has these in multiple different colours including a lot of pastels which are fab for the summer. 

I don't know if your the same as I am when it comes to buying clothes but I always seem to have two items that are my absolute favourite items and this is definitely the one! I can't express how obsessed I am with these!! The print and colour is just superb but the belt is gorgeous too as sometimes I find some belts can be a little short etc!

I believe the price of these trousers were no more than £8! A whopping £8!! AMAZING!!!!

Oh and then this is my other little beauty that I purchased for another bargain of only £4!! Though the quality of this is beyond amazing and sometimes I find bodysuits can be quite thin material but the bodysuits from SHEIN I have found very thick material which is fabulous! 

I love the neckline on this bodysuit and they also do it in black as well which I am currently waiting to arrive ha-ha!! 

Not forgetting to mention that SHEIN, aren't limited to just clothing for both males and females they also do: Accessories and Home Wear Accessories which I have found super interesting at looking into and discovering great little buys. 

Which is definitely what I did with this little buy, with moving house recently it's been all I have done throughout Lockdown I swear and I have also discovered that looking for Home Wear is very addictive!! 

Though, I was looking for this little shower caddie to place into the shower and then I found this for only £2 but I'm super impressed with the colour and the quality of the product!! 

All in all, SHEIN has been a great place to browse and discover fantastic trendy styles for fantastic prices and amazing quality so I would definitely recommend!

I hope you have enjoyed this little blog and I can't wait to hear if you give SHEIN a little go and see what your opinions are! 

Make sure to stay as positive as you can during this extremely difficult time and I will speak to you all very soon! 

Lots of love as always xx

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Keeping a positive mindset and sticking together!

I know that currently it may not feel like a happy Sunday or it may not be one of the greatest Sunday's that you've had but it's not the end of the World and we have to think of those who are in worse situations than we currently are.

So we have to make every day, not just Sunday's, 'a sweet little Sunday' as every single day matters. 

With the current situation, I thought it was about time to share some inspirational lifestyle quotes as from time to time we all need a little pick me up and I find inspiring quotes do the job... 

It's always good to refresh the mind with positive and effective quotes especially when you feel your weakest, so I would definitely suggest having a look into finding some that work for you. 

It's always important to remember the reasons for why we are currently in Lockdown and to remind ourselves what your individual reasons are. So for example mine would be; to protect my family and friends, our environment and our work colleagues. 

Though, I see it as a way to recharge our batteries in a sense that 'our World' is being recharged and healed as well as our health and bodies. 

Take time to do all the things, you found yourselves not being able to do as we would always run out of time before returning back to work. 

I will definitely, add another blog on soon which shows you what I have been doing during Lock down and please share what you have been doing with me in the comments below as I am always wanting you guys to reach out to me etc and share all the different activities etc.

The most important message for us all is to remember that this won't last for ever and before we know it we will all be reunited with our friends and families and back at work... 

We must also take the time to think of those who have lost their lives due to Covid 19.

Take care all of you and I'll be back soon with more blogs! 

With love, 

xxxx 

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A Few Handy Fashion Picks Of Mine...

I'm finally back, have you missed me?... Yes, I knew it!

So it's been a few months since my last blog, I hope everyone has settled into the New Year nicely! I still can't believe the fact it's 2020! I'm turning twenty three this year and that's actually mad for me to say! 10 years ago, I was barely even thirteen! Ha-ha! 

So kids, if you're reading this make sure you enjoy your childhood and don't wish it away as with a blink of an eye you've hit your mid twenties! 

I have a lot to share with you all in the next upcoming blogs, but let's take one step at a time and join me with a few fashion picks that I have picked out to share for you all... 

I thought I would start with this outfit first as a whole because it's currently my favourite right now. So with Spring fashion around the corner, I suspect you've all started seeing pastel colours making an appearance in your wardrobes and in fashion stores especially. 

So with that in mind of course, I had to make a pastel mink pink make an appearance... As well as a trendy little bodysuit, I feel like this is the perfect way to introduce warmer colours and pretty trends into your outfit. So I paired my snake print Leather Jacket with this outfit as snake print is definitely on trend this year for sure. Leather jackets, make a statement I feel to indicate the weather change as it signifies the fact you've put your big fluffy coat away whilst still wearing something warm but not too warm. It's a fashion piece that meets you halfway, I suddenly felt like I was in the middle of singing The Black Eyed Peas there! 

Alongside wearing my pearled leggings which are actually from TU, for those who are wondering where that is it's Sainsbury's! Yeah I know Sainsbury's, bargain right? Sometimes, you can find the absolute best pieces of clothing without even realising! This is definitely one of those pieces as you can wear it down or dress it up.

Of course, I've paired my outfit with my black snake print effect shiny matte black  ankle boots which are stunning and such a bargain price! Honestly, I live in these boots every single day! 

To add detail to my outfit I have paired it with a velvet printed scarf.

The items above can be found from the following shops;

Pink Pastel Bodysuit - Boohoo, 

Leather Jacket - Shein, 

Pearled Leggings - Sainsbury's; TU 

Snake Printed Boots - Boohoo 

Okay so obviously, I am not biased at all when I say that Femme Luxe Finery are my go to place for my fashion steals. However, I truly have fallen in love with the following pieces. I feel like they just know my style to a tee! Pairing all of these with acid blue or black high wasted jeans and a leather jacket just looks fab!

Obviously, Boohoo is my next go to place but I am obsessing with the balloon puffed detailed sleeves as it's such a gorgeous design but then mixing it with black and white is just another level! I'm obsessing!

Clearly, I have a theme going on here don't I?... 

So pinks, black and white's are always my go to. This cropped puffy balloon styled jumper is absolutely stunning especially when paired with baggy trousers!

I hope this has influenced you a little and provided you with some fashion tips.!I look forward to seeing your fashion buys and outfit posts!

As Always, 

Your Anya Marie xxxx

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