The Best Friend Tag :)

Hello! As you know from this blog, we are best friends and we feel that it is the right time to do the.......

BEST FRIEND TAG

So, we are going to be putting 11 years of friendship to the test, let's do it!!!

1. How and when did you meet?

As we are both summer babies, we were enrolled into school in the summer of 2004 and put in the same class. However, it wasn't until Year 1 that we really became friends. 

2. What is your favourite memory together?

There are way too many to count. But, when we went to One Direction at Wembley Stadium. Can we just say they hip thrusted in our direction!!!!!   

3. Describe each other in one word

Kirsty: Phenomeniall, hahaha

Eloise: Legendary

4. What is your dream job?

Kirsty: Choreographer for One Direction!!!

Eloise: I don't have a dream job. If it involves Harry Styles then I'm all for it!!

5. What is your favourite make up brand?

Kirsty: I don't wear make up....

Eloise: Uhhh... If I had to choose, it would be Maybelline

6. What is something that annoys you about the other person?

Kirsty: Eloise's obsession over having a high battery life... it annoys me!!

Eloise: If ever we are bored, she will never say what she wants to do, it's always I don't mind...

7.  If you could go anywhere in the world together, where would you go and why??

Kirsty: Australia!! Because the accents are amazing, it's sunny, unlike England, where it rains 24/7 and we can track down Mark Brennan and Tyler Brennan. (#Neighbours) 
Eloise: America. USA! USA! USA! I've always wanted to road trip and who better to do that with than the one and only!!! And the food is the bomb.com and she would kill me if I tried all the food without her!! 

It should be a crime

8. Favourite inside joke?

Neine!!! 

9. If your house was burning down, what would you save and why?

Kirsty: I would save my laptop with all my photos on it because I'm a nice person.

Eloise: Blankie!!! I've had it since I was a baby and I cannot sleep without it in my bed... I would be distraught for life.....

10. Most Likely to...

Get drunk: Kirsty
Cry in public: Eloise
Fall whilst walking: Kirsty
Laugh at the wrong moment: Eloise
Be a drama queen: Eloise
Always be happy: Kirsty
Be caught in a chicken suit: Neither 
Know all the words to a TV show theme song: Kirsty
Worry about small things: Eloise
Give all their money to charity: Kirsty

Studies show that if you're friends for 10 years, you'll be friends for life, so sorry you're stuck with me...

 

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Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

 

Top 10 Songs!

Heyy everyone!

 

We're all back to school and work this week and you may be feeling a bit down, so the best way to get people into a good mood is MUSIC!

 

Here is a list of our favourite songs at the moment and the songs we think will definitely put you in a good mood...

Number 10: Like I Can - Sam Smith


Number 9: Welcome To New York - Taylor Swift


Number 8: Lips Are movin' - Meghan Trainor


Number 7: Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran


Number 6: Up - Olly Murs and Demi Lovato 


Number 5: Style - Taylor Swift


Number 4: LA Love - Fergie


Number 3: Sugar - Maroon 5


Number 2: Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Golding

And our favourite is.....

Number 1: Uptown funk - Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars

Hopefully this list has given you some ideas of which songs are great fun to listen to and maybe even dance along to as well!

 

Have fun :)

 

 

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Tangy Shortbread!

Tangy Shortbread

As promised, today is recipe Sunday! 

This is a tasty and fun treat that is easy enough for anyone to try! Even I managed to make it and that's saying a lot because I can't cook to save my life! So without further adieu, let's get started...

Preparation time: 15mins + 15mins cooling

Cooking time: 40mins 

Oven temperature: Preheated to 160c gas mark 3

Makes 8 pieces 

Ingredients: 175g plain flour 

                    Pinch of salt

                    100g butter

                    50g caster sugar

                    Rind of 1 lemon 

                    

Step 1: Grease and flour a baking tray 

Step 2: Put the flour and salt in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Rub in the butter and then stir in the sugar and lemon rind

Step 4: Lightly work the mixture together until it forms a smooth ball of dough 

Step 5: Roll out, cut into pieces and place on the baking tray

Step 6: Chill for 15 mins 

Step 7: Bake in oven for 40 mins or until pale golden

Step 8: Wait for the shortbread to cool and....

ENJOY!!!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

From Italy With Love xx

This past week, I've been to the motherland of pizza, pasta and ice cream, Italy!!!!!!

We stayed in the beautiful town of Bordighera on the coast of Italy. Luckily, it is near Nice (France), so the journey was not too far, as my sister is prone to being Donkey from Shrek- constantly asking "Are we there yet!".

The views were so amazing, you look one way and you see amazing mountain ranges and then you look the other and see the Mediterranean Sea and it's hard to believe that they are only within 50 miles of each other.

On the Tuesday, we went to a town in France called Menton, to celebrate the Fête Du Citron, as we missed pancake day. ( #firstworldproblems) However, we did eat crêpes, so all was good. Of course, I had Nutella and banana. 

 But let's get real, it was incredible! The theme was Chinese New year, so all of the enormous models were made entirely of lemons and oranges! 

The next day, we went to a place in Italy called Sanremo, which is pretty much a cute Italian shopping central for nearby towns. But, oh my, there is a shop called KIKO, which is the Italian alternative to MAC. The products are all high quality and I managed to snag 2 lipsticks and 2 nail polishes for 12 euros!!! Can I get an amen? 

Let's hit the beach baby!

 Got to have these holiday essentials!!

Now, let's get to the real stuff... FOOD!!

The food was so good... I cannot even. The first night, I had pizza, pasta and ice cream, I mean how could you not. There was a restaurant called Milleluci and, OMG, the focaccia was to die for, there was no way I could not have two every time we went there. It's like pizza, but the dough is extra fluffy and the sauce is raw with no cheese. They also made Nutella slices!! Hell yeah... Apparently, the owner is to open a restaurant in Brighton, which isn't too far from us so I will be there 24/7!!!

We also managed to get a taste of Italy's best pizza 2011 and to be honest it really was the best pizza I have every tasted- my pizza was bigger than my face!! And yes, I had Margherita pizza because I am the self acclaimed ultimate Margherita pizza try-er. 

Finally, the ice cream was the bomb.com. I did not eat a bad ice cream- and I ate a lot of ice cream. The best ice cream was in CoCo's- a really Italian gelateria. There was a really cute baby, about 3 years old, who kept saying GELATO in a really cute way every time she looked at the ice cream! AWWW! I had Nutella and banana because how could you not? It was honestly so amazing I almost cried when I finished... 

#heaven

So, that was my short but sweet trip to Italy!! I had a ton of fun and I can't wait to return in the summer!!!

Eloise

xxx

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

First World Problems

Hello Everyone!

Living in the first world can be quite difficult at times so we have come up with a list of our favourite first world problems to share with you!


1. When you forget it is a recording and you watch the adverts....I swear this happens to me every single time!

2. Biting in to what you think is a chocolate chip cookie and it turns out to be oatmeal and raisin! 

3. When your shampoo and conditioner never run out at the same time! :'(

4. When you are sitting comfortably watching TV, but the remote is on the other side of the room...ugghh effort!

5. When your BLACK pen runs out half way through writing something and you only have a BLUE pen on you!

6. When you go over the 140 character limit on twitter and you can't decide what to delete!

7. When you don't have enough ketchup for your fries, but if you open another container you wont have enough fries for your ketchup :'(

8. When your phone has low battery, but your charger is upstairs!

9. Walking all the way upstairs and forgetting what you went up there for! Coming all the way back down again and remembering!

10. When you want to eat breakfast, but your bed is too comfortable!


We hope you enjoyed this post and if you did please let us know if you would like us to do more things like this! 
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Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself
xox 

CoalFace

Can we just...

Where do I even begin with this? I bought this in Lush last week and God, every time I shower I just cannot live without. 

As a loyal member of the Greasy-Faced-Teenager-Club, I bought this after being told that it was good for the skin. The charcoal is proven to absorb grease and oil and the liquorice root softens the skin. 

When I was in Lush, I was really torn between CoalFace and another charcoal based product, Dark Angels. However, the guy in the shop told me that Dark Angels was more of a cleanser and exfoliator, which I felt I didn't need, as you are only meant to exfoliate once a week and I wanted to use it every time I showered. 

So, alas, I bought CoalFace and even though it is not a cleanser, it has cleansing qualities as there are still exfoliating crystals when you lather the soap. 

(Excuse my face, I had no make-up on and I had only woken up an hour before. But you can see the exfoliating crystals. If you were to put more on, it would look more grey on the face) 

I find that once I have come out of the shower, my face feels really smooth and is not oily at all until I have my next shower, which is usually two days after. 

AND...

I also find that I don't have to lather the soap a lot to get enough to use on my face, and If I feel like it, my whole body!! 

It is a natural product and Lush do not test on animals so there really is not a reason not to buy CoalFace!! 

To be honest, I don't know how I lived 14 years of my life not knowing about this product because it is a miracle. 

So, I REALLY recommend you buy this because where would we be without it. 

  

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!!

As you most probably know, it is Valentines Day today, but instead of doing a cliché post about how in love we think we are or how annoyed we are that we are still single, we thought we would do something a bit different!

So we are going to give you 14 chat up lines as it is the 14th February! These lines are super-funny and are very entertaining to read! You may even want to give some of them a try!

1. Hi, I'm Mr/Mrs right, someone said you were looking for me?

2. Excuse me, but I think I dropped something....my jaw

3. If you were a vegetable you'd be a cute-cumber

4. Are you are banana? Because I find you a-peeling

5. Do you work at Starbucks? Because I like you a latte

6. You look so familiar? Didn't we take a class together? I could've sworn we had chemistry

7. I thought happiness started with an H! Why does mine start with U?

8. I'm sorry I didn't get you a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day, but if you want something sweet, I'm right here!

9. Are you less than 90 degrees because you're acute girl/guy

10. I might as well call you Google because you're everything I'm searching for

11. If you were writing on paper you would be fine print

12. Is your name wifi because I'm feeling a connection

13. Even if there wasn't gravity on earth, I would still fall for you

14. I hope you know CPR because you take my breath away

There you go!

We hope you have a great day, even if you only have a date with Ben and Jerry's and Netflix :D

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Hot or Not : The Grammy's

As everybody knows, the Grammys took place last night and it was a great one! 

Being girls, we were particularly curious about what everyone was wearing and the amount of awards they won so we've picked out our Hot or Not's of the Grammy's 2015!! 

Hot!!!!

Sam Smith

Okay, how can you not put Mr Sam Smith on the hot list?? It's just simply not possible! He has a voice that kinda reveals he is an angel and his acceptance speech about his broken heart just shows how down to earth he is- "I would like to thank the man that this album is about. By breaking my heart, you won me four Grammys!" How can you not love a guy who jokes about that? Huh?

Amazingly, he walked away with four of six nominations, of that including Song of the Year and Best New Artist which means he is a musical freak of nature! 

I love this man so much that he will probably be on the Hot List for the rest of eternity, no lie. 

Not!!!!

Charlie XCX

Sorry not sorry, but Charlie XCX's outfit is really not the bomb.com. There is a lot going on with this Moschino number- from the fur to the sheen to the bow tie, it is quite challenging on the eyes! And the faux fur wrap looks like she's just landed in from Antarctica. However, we credit her for taking a bold risk and being her fierce self to attempt this look. 

So, that's the best, and the worst, of this years Grammy Awards!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Sundae Sunday

Welcome to... Sundae Sunday!!!

As of today, every other Sunday, we will be sharing with you our most delicious recipes. Recipes that prove life is the bomb.com when you try them!! 

Oreo Chocolate Fudge Sundae

Chocolate fudge sauce prepared and cooked in 15 minutes!

FOR THE CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE

• 350g (12oz) caster sugar
• 100g (3.5oz) soft light or dark brown sugar
• 85g (3oz) cocoa powder
• 25g (1oz) plain flour
• pinch of salt
• 400ml evaporated milk  
• 50g (2oz) butter
• 225ml water 
• 2tsp vanilla extract

FOR THE SUNDAE 

• Crushed Oreo biscuits
• Ice cream ( you can choose any flavour, we chose Ben and Jerry's Half Baked and Doughble Impact)
• Any toppings you may want, don't go overboard though- the sauce is rich!

Let's get started then!

Firstly, put all of the ingredients, apart from the vanilla extract, into a saucepan.

Bring to the boil and stir constantly, ensuring that the butter and sugar has melted.

Boil for approximately 5 minutes, or at least until the mixture is thicker, using a whisk to break any lumps.

Take the sauce off of the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

In the sundae glass, place some crushed oreos into the bottom of the glass.

Add 2 scoops of your chosen ice cream.

Place some more crushed oreos on top, you can never have enough!!

Add some more scoops of your chosen ice cream.

Finish by pouring the scrumptious chocolate sauce and add any toppings you like!

Done!!

Now devour your sundae like it never existed!!! 

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox 

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Want to be a nail art expert?

Hello! 

If you like fun and easy designs for your nails then this post is for you! We have chosen this simple, yet eye-catching, design that anyone can do. I promise your friends will be amazed by how well you can paint your nails! 

We have written a step by step tutorial for you guys, hopefully it is easy to follow! We would love to see some of your attempts of this nail design and also some of your own creations, so send us some pictures on our Instagram 0thebeautifuldreamer0

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Step 1: Choose two colours of nail polish. Make sure that these colours compliment each other if you want to make the design look even more impressive!

Step 2: Using one of the colours, paint over your entire nail. You may want to do a few coats of this!

Step 3: Once this has dried, use the second colour and paint in a straight line down the left side of your nail. Make sure you don't start right at the top, for the best result you want to start part way down your nail, like this...

Step 4: This step is similar to step 3, but instead, this line is in the middle of your nail. You want to start the line just below where the first started.

Step 5: Again, you need to paint a straight line down the right of your nail, starting below the one next to it.

Step 6: Use the first nail polish again to paint another three lines below the ones you just have painted.

Once you have finished the design add a top coat to give it protection and to just bring the whole look together! Here is the final result...

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and if so please let us know if you want another one! We will leave you to get on with your nail painting now so good luck!

But remember...

 

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

 

 

 

Laughter is the Best Medicine

We have reached the mid-week drab and with school being a bore, Kirsty and I have hand picked the best jokes on the world wide web to brighten your day! 

What do you call a pig that does karate? A pork chop

What do you call a sheep with no legs? A cloud 

Doctor Doctor, my nose is running! Well, run after it then!!

Why can't you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will Let It Go

What is the best day to go to the beach? Sunday, of course!

Why do watermelons have fancy weddings? Because they cantaloupe

I moustache you a question but I'll shave it for later

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

The Weird and Wonderful Life of Eloise!!!

Hello, Bonjour, Hola...

As promised by Kirsty, I am going to share with you my wild roller coaster of a life! 

I was born on 13th July 2000, luckily not on a friday, into a family consisting of my mother and father!! Life was quiet until my younger sister was born in March 2003... but I wouldn't change her for the world because I love her hugely (Although I will never admit it to her!)

When I joined primary school, I met Kirsty and we clicked instantly. Now, 10 years later we are still best friends and she hasn't gotten bored of my crazy antics.(WHAT?!?!) 

However, within those 10 years, my parents got a divorce and it hit me hard. I was really confused and because I was living with my mum, I took all my frustration and anger out on her- and it lead me to behave in a way that I am really not proud of. But alas, my mistakes have lead me to where I am now...

And that is me writing this post!

So onto the fun stuff... here are my 50 random facts that really are quite random!!

1. I can only drink FREEZING cold water
2. Cling-film and I... worst enemies
3. I tell people I'm 5ft... I'm not 5ft
4. Cinnamon candles are life
5. I'm OCD about my phone battery. It can never be lower than 50%
6. I have to double emoji everything!!
7. I am Kardashian Krazy... Can I be a Kardashian? 
8. My guilty pleasure is WWE- Wrestling babyy
9. I ace every video game I play- Mario, Just Dance, Resident Evil, you name it
10. I played violin for 4 years
11. In primary school, I won an award for being a goody two shoes
12. When I was a baby, I went walk abouts in a shop and was found in the men's sunglasses section
13. I have a serious phobia of needles... and snakes
14. My nails have to be painted at all times
15. I'm that girl who is friends with everyone, but only has 1 best friend
16. Shuffle does not exist in my world- songs on repeat only
17. Harrison Ford... Can I get an amen
18. Ghost movies are a no no
19. Dark chocolate> any other chocolate
20. I am part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
21. Harry Styles... Will you marry me?
22. Disney Channel 2004- 2011 is the best, no lie
23. There is a quote for everything
24. I can never ever use a hand drier in a public toilet
25. I must sleep with my two flat pillows, or there is no sleep
26. Roger Moore is my all time favourite James Bond
27. I have a vast array of Body Shop Body Butter- I often smell like a fruit salad
28. Hana is my middle name... yes H-A-N-A (Not even the computer recognised it)
29. If I eat stirfry, I'll leave the meat 'till last
30. I used to be addicted to The Sims, 24 hours 7 days a week
31. I am a secret health junkie
32. If I had to die in any store it would be B & Q
33. If I could have a Volkswagen Campervan, I would
34. My first phone was coincidently the same as my nan's
35. I freaking love Nandos!!
36. I am a sucker when it comes to old people
37. You know I'm nervous if I'm very quiet or I ask A LOT of questions... A LOT
38. Lip balm/ Lip stick all day, err day
39. When I'm in the shower, I have to listen to my music and can only get out the shower at the end of a song
40. I cry at everything! (but never in public)
41. When I yawn, my eye twitches- one eye, it's sooo weird
42. Savoury items in sweet foods is wrong- except carrot cake... delish!!
43. If a movie is animated, I will not watch 
44. I am obsessed with Smart Water. And no, it doesn't taste like any other water
45. I don't know why but Greek music makes me happy
46. I prefer to spend time alone, rather than being with a bunch of people
47. I am an A-Lister in the Kim Kardashian game  
48. I avoid watching sad films at all costs. I don't need the emotional trauma
49. I am the BEST card writer in existence
50. My eyelashes are supper duper long and I always get compliments about them which are always really awkward to reply to

And that is me!!

In the comments below, tell us 1 random fact about yourself because we want to know a little bit about you guys too!

But just remember...

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox