What's better than a good old fashioned workout to make you feel great? I'll tell you what - a good old fashioned workout followed by a glass of prosecco!




I was invited to try out Tramshed's latest fitness craze - a workout class followed by a relaxing glass of bubbly. It might seem counter-intuitive but in fact there's nothing more refreshing than the fizz of prosecco after working your socks off. 
I took my flatmate to the class with me - it's a really social atmosphere and a great place to meet people or hang out with friends. The class I took part in was "Smash Hits" - all the tunes! The workout was a body combat style and I'll tell you now it wasn't easy! However I got stuck right in and by the end of it I felt like a street fighting pro. The instructor was really engaging and made sure everyone of all abilities was able to get involved, which made all the difference.






At the end of the class, we sat down in Tramshed's bar/restaurant area called The Waiting Room. Unfortunately I can't comment on the brunch part of the event because due to chef illness that day there was no food. However, the prosecco went down very well and added to the social aspect of the event.

I think Tramshed's Class and a Glass is a fantastic idea - it's fun, keeps you fit and allows you to hang out with your friends at the same time. They even do a student discount for us University go-ers! The class is the perfect to sweep away that Sunday morning hangover! Keep an eye on http://tramshedcardiff.com/ for any more upcoming classes in Cardiff!

If you're local to Exeter or the surrounding areas, there's no doubt you'll have heard of Darts Farm. It's a beautiful farm shop boasting local produce and so much more. A hidden gem around the back of Darts Farm is its spa & beauty facilities, including the likes of Energy Hair.
I was kindly invited to receive a wash, cut and blow dry with Luke, one of Energy's newest recruits. He finished his training with Sassoon in London earlier this year, and his enthusiasm and talent for hairdressing really showed. He also makes a pretty good cup of tea!

The process began with the hair wash - quite possibly my favourite bit! A relaxing head massage was exactly what I needed after the stressful weekend I'd had at work. The massage chair they provide at the basins definitely helped too! These little touches just go to show how luxurious and relaxing Energy Hair is - it's not just a place to get your seasonal haircut, but somewhere you can unwind and enjoy.


Post-wash, Luke asked how I'd like my hair cut. I wasn't looking for a drastic hair change - just a couple of inches off and some subtle layers cut back in. Luke listened well and did a great job. He cut and blow dried my hair exactly how I like it and I couldn't have been happier with it. It was great to see Nathan, the owner of Energy Hair, checking in on Luke and I during the process. Luke is still learning of course, but it was clear that Nathan had full confidence in Luke's abilities - as did I! The whole staff team seem really friendly and were a joy to be around. 


Overall, I would really recommend Energy Hair at Darts Farm to anyone in the market for a new do or just a touch up. The salon is perfect if you're looking for a luxurious retreat and an hour or so's escape from reality while the team work their magic on your locks. And don't underestimate the talent and abilities of a newly trained hairdresser - Luke did a better job than a lot of more experienced hairdressers I've been to in the past! Definitely worth a visit! For more information, visit http://www.energyhair.com

I was lucky enough to be invited to the #LadbrokesPartyLife boat party on the Thames by the lovely Elizabeth. So I spent my Friday night taking advantage of free food, wine and casino games on the Golden Jubilee Party Boat whilst meeting some amazing bloggers along the way!

I thought I would share some "Get Ready With Me" style photos to show you how I did my make up and hair, what I wore and just some photos from the night!

I started with my Laura Mercier foundation primer after moisturising. I don't always use a primer and this is only used on special occasions as it's fairly pricey! However I love the consistency of it, it's like a very slippery gel and it sinks in really well, leaving my skin smooth before I apply my foundation.  I was recommended Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 Hour Nude foundation by Chloe over at Simple Beauty Chatter earlier in the week and I've already fallen in love with it! I bought it in Ivory. It boasts a medium coverage but does not look cakey at all and leaves my skin looking reasonably matte. I applied this foundation using the Real Techniques buffing brush.
 I then covered any blemishes, acne scarring and under-the-eye darkness with my Collection Lasting Perfection concealer in Fair.  This is my all time favourite concealer and I don't actually use any other one. Ever. I'm yet to find one to better it.  And here I am on the right looking pretty disgusted at the fact my Collection pressed powder is almost finished.  I usually use Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder but this has been in my make up bag for whatever reason and it does the job pretty well so no complaints!





























As you can see, I kept the shadow fairly simple.  Just a lighter champagne colour in the inner corners and a darker brown in the crease.  I blended using an ELF eyeshadow brush and then lined my eyes with a No7 felt tip liner. I usually use the Collection Extreme 24 Hour felt tip liner but I seemed to have misplaced it! However, I actually really like this No7 one! It's not something I'd ever pick up myself, it was a gift from a friend for my 21st birthday.



I finished off the look with Benefit's Roller Lash and Collection's Work The Colour Eyebrow Kit which I am absolutely LOVING at the moment. I decided to leave the lip colour until just before the event, which you'll see later!




























I didn't want to fuss too much with my hair, in case it rained in the evening (thank you wonderful British weather) so I just put some really soft waves in my hair with my GHD's and scrunched with my hand to give it a more natural look.  I washed my hair the evening before so the style would stay in all evening!  And so face and hair was done! I then ventured to Elizabeth's and Beth's hotel in Southwark to get ready with them and Georgina - all of whom I only met that day but they were so lovely and we were soon chatting away! When we got there, I was able to catch up with an old friend of mine, Josh, and I finally met his girlfriend Lorna aka Studs & Dreams, who was equally as lovely as the other girls!

The actual event was incredible - there was music, food, wine (a LOT of wine), a magician, photos and of course the casino.  We stuck to the roulette but it paid off as I ended up walking away with a £40 gift voucher (thanks to Beth and Elizabeth giving me the last scraps of their chips)! I had a truly amazing time living the high life in the middle of the Thames for one night only! Somehow, Beth, Elizabeth and I ended up dancing the night away in Walkabout but it really topped off a fantastic night! Making a cheese toastie at 4am and the hangover the next day was less memorable.