IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

2 days and counting eeeesh! If you don't know already, I am off to the city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle, the big apple...NEW YORK!!! And I have spent the weekend attempting to create that much desired capsule wardrobe and minimal makeup bag for the long awaited city break. All packed up and ready to go, I thought I would do a few New York inspired blog posts before I leave. 

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BIRCHBOX FAVE - ONE LOVE

One love indeed, I have one BIG pile of love for this beauty balm and was so happy for Birchbox introducing it to my regime. Not only does it break down every bit of makeup so you can skip the Bioderma stage on a lazy night before bed, but it also provides the skin with some great moisturissation giving you a really healthy glow. After using this, I always seem to wake up the next morning admiring my silky soft skin. I have had some really bad break outs of late, I blame the weather, but this stuff has made tackling those nasty spots a walk in the park and BONUS it smells of mango and oranges yum yum yum!

Made with pure coconut, sweet soy soils and mango seed butter, this waterless balm is a lovely product, no oily residue, easy to remove with a muslin cloth and the tropical scent stays on your skin making so you feel fresh on the outside even if you're feeling not so fresh on the inside.

LE WEEK-END - A PEEP ON THE WEEK

So this week was welcomed by just a 4 day working week (yippeee) but despite the joy of one less day of the big old commute, it was a pretty hectic one none the less. 

1. Dinner with a side of fire - Saturday at Benihana, Chelsea

2. Another year, another shot anyone? - Celebrating my friend's birthday with some Jager-pagnes

3. Hello kitty - I love this little fluff ball

4. Tea tree treat - my skin saviour this week <3

5. Late night commute - Walking the London streets at night when all the traffic and suits have gone home = bliss

6. Friday Cider-day - The week's hard work always pays off with a sip of Cider

7. Dollar dollar bill yall - USA bound, 4 days and counting

8. Too many stripes? - let the packing commence

9. Fuelling the brain and soul - A cup of tea and some chocolate always makes things better, particularly when surrounded by packing chaos