Healthified Peanut Butter Cups

If you are a lover of Peanut Butter then this is a recipe for you.

This is also a recipe perfect for when you are craving a sweet treat but also kinda want to be healthy too, as all the ingredients are natural and free from any refined sugars and additives. They are easy to make with only 4 ingredients, taste great and are a fab alternative to the original Reese's cups.
Just try not to eat them all in one go...

Recipe

2-3tbsp Peanut Butter (or any other nut butter)

3/4 Cup of Cacao Powder

3/4 Cup melted Coconut Oil

3-4 Tbsp honey or maple syrup.

Method

1. To make the raw chocolate: Mix the Cacao powder, Coconut oil and sweetener.

2. Pour half the mix into cupcake cases in a tray. Place in the freezer for 5/10 mins,

3. Add 1tsp Peanut Butter to each of the cases and spread into a thin layer.

4. Pour the remaining chocolate over each case and shake the tray to ensure an even top,

5. Return to the freezer for 15 mins or so to harden.

Is this something you would enjoy?

Mary xo

Top 5 Lip products | January

L-R: Wet n Wild-Bare it All, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine- Boy, Maybelline Colour Stay- Tantalizing Taupe, Mac-Shy Girl, Clarins Instant light Natural Lip Perfector- Rose Shimmer

L-R: Wet n Wild-Bare it All, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine- Boy, Maybelline Colour Stay- Tantalizing Taupe, Mac-Shy Girl, Clarins Instant light Natural Lip Perfector- Rose Shimmer

You may be thinking these lip products look like the same colour, and yes they are all of the pinky/nude variety, but because of the slightly differing shades and finish, they are all very much needed in my life. Well, this is what I keep telling myself.

I am just obsessed with nudes and mauves and have been throughout the whole of Jan. They suit me much more than a bold lip ever has and therefore I tend to stay safe and stick to more neutral lips and more adventurous eyes and this is my kinda go-to look for night outs.

My favourite lip look has to be 'Tantalizing Taupe' by Maybelline paired with Mac 'Shy Girl' in the centre of my lip. This creates an ombre lip effect, that makes my lips have more dimension and look fuller.

Another Lip product that deserves a mention is the Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in 'Bare it all', I got this from Amazon for only £2.50, as I heard it was a fab dupe of the incredibly popular 'Velvet Teddy' lipstick by Mac. Although I don't own Velvet Teddy, it does look like a very good match when compared to other photos and swatches I have seen and I am very very impressed, especially for the price! It's a lovely brown nude and has an amazing formula that is very pigmented with only one stroke. It has a creamy texture and is not as drying as other matte lipsticks I have tried.

Both the Chanel and Clarins Lip products are definitely more on the sheer side in terms of finish which I think makes them perfect for every day wear. They are however a lot more pigmented on the lips than on my hand, plus they feel super moisturizing on the lips, which is always a winner.

Are you a nude lip kinda gal? Has anyone else tried these shades?

Mary xo

Bierkeller Leeds

Last Weekend it was my friends 22nd Birthday and to celebrate she invited everyone to Leeds for a night at the Bierkeller and I had a fab evening! I had such a blast that I thought I would share it with you guys because if drinking and dancing on tables sounds like your kind of fun, then you might just love this place too. It's a little bit different to your average night out and I like that.

The Bierkeller, if you haven't already heard of it, is a unique drinking venue where you can enjoy the authentic German experience with German beers in steins, live bands, long bench style seating and of course lots of lederhosen.

What if you don't like beer? Don't worry I hate the taste of beer and I was unsure if this would be the place for me, however the steins can be deceiving and my two litre stein was actually filled with a yummy amaretto style cocktail. Of course if you love beer there is endless amounts of choice and all different flavours, strawberry beer actually sounded very appealing.

So with a stein in hand, a group of 20 of us took over one of the benches and danced all night and literally sang our hearts out to all the classics, because who doesn't love a good sing-a-long! The bar had such a lively atmosphere and was packed out with people of all ages, I don't see how anyone could have a bad night here.

 I think you can find 'Bierkellers' in most cities now, so if you are looking for a fun night out with your friends I would definitely check out this place.

Has anyone else been to the Bierkeller, did you enjoy it as much as me?

Mary xo

Easy Overnight Oats

Who doesn't want a super simple yet incredibly satisfying breakfast on a cold winter morning?
I certainly do, which is why I am very happy with my discovery of overnight oats. A great thing about these is that you prepare the oats the night before, refrigerate and then all you have to do in the morning is add your preferred toppings, my favourites being banana and nut butter. Also this breakfast is the perfect healthy start to your day as oatmeal burns fat and is full of fibre to keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime.


Easy Overnight Oats Recipe:
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of almond milk (extra creamy texture) or water if you prefer
1tbsp Cacao powder( optional if you want a chocolatey version)

Method:
In a mason Jar or small bowl mix the oats and almond milk.
Refrigerate overnight
In the morning give the oats a good stir and either eat them cold or warm them in the microwave if you prefer.
Add a drizzle of honey
Add some nut butter
Top with fruit

Enjoy!!

Mary xo

2 new reads of 2016

Alongside Makeup and Beauty another love of mine is reading , however during University life this hobby was very much neglected and I don't think I ever managed to read a book purely for pleasure. Now I have graduated and have more time and less of a social life (sob) reading is something I want to start doing again. My 2016 has kicked off well with the following two new reads that I received for Christmas.

'A tragic accident. It all happened so quickly, she could of prevented it. Could she?'

The first book I received was 'I Let you Go' by Claire Macintosh and just Wow. This was a book I had heard many good things about and oh my this book did not disappoint!! I would describe it as a psychological thriller and I can’t talk too much about this novel without giving too much away. The plot is cleverly written and the best part has to be the huge twist that comes right in the middle, that I didn't see coming at all! The second half is amazing reading with more twists and turns and I flew through the book in two days as I just had to find out what was going to happen. It is an utterly gripping novel and I would recommend this to everyone!

The next book I received was the JoJo Moyes 'After You' which is the sequel to the best selling and incredible 'Me Before You'. When I heard Moyes was writing a sequel I was beyond excited as 'Me Before You' is probably one of my favourite books and  I was dying to find out what would happen to Louisa Clark. This novel centres around Louisa's journey as she begins to come to terms with Wills death, however I think it was sad how she seemed to loose a lot of her personality and was no way near as likable or funny in this book compared to the first, Whereas 'Me Before You' made me laugh and cry and feel all the feelings, the same cannot be said for 'After You' and I found it to be a little disappointing. Having said that 'After You' is still an enjoyable read and JoJo Moyes is a fantastic writer, maybe I expected too much after my love for the first book...

Have you guys read any of these books? What are your thoughts?

Also I am always looking for new books to read, so let me know if you have suggestions?

Mary xo

Liquid Lipsticks and Glitter | Born Pretty Store Review

I was contacted recently by the lovely Joy from Born Pretty Store, who asked me if I would like to try out some products from their website. I was a bit sceptical at first as I wasn't sure how good the quality of the products would be, however upon receiving the items I was really impressed!

Born Pretty Store, if you haven't already heard of them, are an online retailer and after browsing their site they stock many different products, not just limited to makeup but makeup tools, jewellery and accessories. The first thing I noticed was the price of everything, it is so affordable and the perfect place to treat yourself but not break the bank.They also offer free worldwide shipping! However do expect to wait 2-4 weeks to receive your products as they are being shipped from Hong Kong.

 The first products I chose were two liquid lipsticks by Me now Generation. as I am a bit obsessed with these at the moment, I just can't get enough of the the matte finish. My favourite out of the two is the shade 18, in a lilac grey/beige and I have been after a colour like this for ages and although I don't own Limecrimes 'Cashmere', it looks to me like a great dupe at a fraction of the price, only £1.37- such a bargain!! The formula smells really fruity, it glides on smoothly and you only need a thin layer to create a very pigmented beautiful colour. Also when they say these are long-lasting, believe me they are ridiculous even to to the point where they are quite difficult to remove, but with a oil based makeup remover they do come off.

Left- Shade 18, Right- Shade 26

The other product I picked was the Colour Diamond Shimmer Eyeshadow in shade 1 which is a gorgeous white gold colour. While this isn't a product I would wear everyday it is perfect to add that extra sparkle to your eyes for nights out. The glitter is a gel like formula which I love as it means it goes onto the eyes super easily, without any fall out.  I wore it on a night out in leeds recently and below was the look I achieved (the glitter is a lot more shimmery and pigmented in real life). All my friends wanted to borrow it and I can see myself using this a lot in the future.

Born Pretty Store have also been very kind and given me 10% coupon code to use and share with you guys. You can use the code MBWH10 at the checkout to get the 10% off. Shop Born Pretty here.I am already eyeing up some of their makeup brushes..

Let me know if you decide to buy anything from the store or if you have also done a review on some of their items?

Mary xo

Best of 2015

So I am a bit late to the party but Happy New Year guys!! I hope you all enjoyed the celebrations!
2015 has been a pretty good year for me, so I wanted to do a little round up and document all my favourite bits.

Lake Bled Slovenia

Last Term at Uni
Although it was emotional saying goodbye and I still miss Newcastle all the time, the last 6 months at University were by far the best. Living with 3 of your best friends is so much fun and we shared a lot of fab times together. I celebrated my 21st in March, but I think my friends 21st at the end of term was a highlight. We organised a surprise bouncy castle to take over our back garden for the day and had one final farewell party with all our close friends, before heading into Newcastle at night. The weather was gorgeous, so the following day we spent sunbathing and eating fish and chips on Tynemouth beach, the best hangover cure.

Graduation

In July I graduated with a First Class Honors Degree and I was over the moon!! I couldn't quite believe it but what made it even more special was that I got to share the day with all my close Uni girls as we were on holiday together in Portugal when we found out the news. We were all very happy as you can imagine so there was lots of girls screaming around a pool followed by lots of cocktails to celebrate!

Graduation day itself was filled with more celebrations back in Newcastle with friends and family and was just the perfect end to the best three years. Cliche I know, but it's true.

Inter-railing

After Graduation I went inter-railing around Europe with 3 fab girls and had the most incredible time! From Rome to Amsterdam, we visited 10 countries in total and somehow always managed to find ourselves in hilarious situations and made some pretty cool friends along the way. We already plan to go back to Croatia this summer and I really hope that this happens!

So  cheers to 2016 and lets hope it will be filled with lots more happiness, fun and adventures!

Mary xo

NYE Beauty

As if New Years Eve is tonight!! I am very excited as NYE is the perfect excuse to get glammed up and go all out with your makeup, which is what I intend to do tonight with lots of glitter and sparkle!
I thought I would share some of my NYE beauty essentials that I will be using this year,

Firstly Primer. Primer is a miracle on a night like tonight, when you want your makeup to stay put all night long. I will be using the Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer which is amazing, it lasts forever and doesn't crease. I can say that I have worn this overnight and my eye shadow still looked incredible in the morning! I was lucky to receive the Benefit Pore Professional Primer for Christmas and I am looking forward to using this as I have heard so many good things about it,

Brows. Yes I love brows and I think they make such a difference to your face, especially now since I have my hands on the ABH Dipbrow Pomade. I cannot rave about this product enough and it has totally changed my eyebrow game, so this is a beauty essential must for NYE.

Fake Eyelashes. No makeup for a night out is complete in my opinion without some big fluttery lashes to set off your eye look and these Demi Wispies by Ardell are fast becoming my favourite eyelashes. I normally get a few compliments on my eyelashes when I wear them, so they must be a winner!

Glitter. I love glitter so NYE is great because you can wear as much as you want and no one can say anything because lots of glitter is what NYE is all about, right?

Highlighter. Not satisfied with glittery eyes I want my face to also shimmer which is why the Benefit Watts Up Highlighter is perfect. A creamy formula that you can apply to your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, under your eyebrows and cupids bow, to really make your skin glow.

And Finally my YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Peach Passion, alongside my trusty Charlotte Tilbury Lip liner in Pillow Talk, This lipstick is a beautiful peachy pink and I think it goes great teamed with smokey eye look which is what I am going for this NYE.

I hope everyone has a fabulous NYE whatever you may be doing!

Mary xo

Rose Gold Obsessed | Christmas Presents

First of all I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the festivities with all your family and friends! This year it seems I have a bit of a rose gold theme going on with the presents I received, I love rose gold and wanted to share some of my favourite gifts. Also, rose gold is too pretty not too photo! I always enjoy other peoples what I got for Christmas posts, so if you are nosy like me, this is for you...

Olivia Burton Rose Gold Watch

Orelia Rose Gold Hoops

Rose Gold Necklace from Fenwicks

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner-Pillow Talk

Zoeva Palette- Cocoa Blend

My highlight has to be my new Olivia Burton Watch, I have never really owned a watch before and I think it is the perfect classy accessory I needed. I am so happy with it, it looks gorgeous on my wrist and the large rose gold face is something that's a bit different and makes it stand out. I don't think it will be leaving my wrist anytime soon!
I am also very excited to try out the Zoeva Palette, the colours look beautiful and I will probably be doing a review in the future.

What did you get for Christmas? I would love to know?

Mary xo

Healthified Chocolate Orange Brownies

I am a massive chocoholic so when I found out that you can create sweet treats with raw cacao and natural sweeteners, that are actually good for you, I was very excited! Especially when they involve the dreamy combo of Chocolate and Orange.
I recently discovered Livia's Kitchen Blog where she shares her love for healthy eating and shows how it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive and it can still be totally delicious. I really recommend to check out her blog for some amazing recipes, I am so obsessed with them all. She inspired me to make her raw chocolate orange brownies and they are so delicious and chocolatey, even I can't believe they are refined sugar free, raw and totally guilt free, Amazing right?

They are perfect for when you want that chocolate hit but don't want to indulge too much....

Ingredients:
For the Brownie: 

• 300g of Almonds Pulsed
• 6 tablespoons of Cacao Powder
• 200g of Dates
• 75g Maple Syrup
• Zest of two oranges

For the Frosting:

• 85g Almond Butter
• 40g Coconut Oil
• 30g syrup
• 2tablespoons of raw Cacao Powder
• 1/2 cup of orange Juice

For the topping(optional):

• Zest of an Orange

Method

• First pulse the almonds into a course flour in a food processor 
• Put all the remaining brownie ingredients into the food processor and whiz until all of them are combined. Once combined press firmly into a baking tin and ensure the mixture is even and flat.
• Next onto the frosting, mix all the ingredients in a food processor again and you should be left with a creamy runny chocolatey sauce. Spread this evenly over the brownie mix.
• Put the brownie tin in the fridge for a few hours to set.
• Add the topping and cut into brownie squares.

And Enjoy! So simple and easy to create!

Hope you like this recipe and let me know if you have ever made something similar?

Mary xo

Fake the Holiday Glow all year round

Just because we are now in winter does not mean we need to wave goodbye to our holiday glows. Life is so much better with a tan so why not fake it and look radiant all year round.
I love the process of fake tanning and hate being pale, which means I have tried my fair share of fake-tans on the market and I now have a new favourite the  'Bondi Sands Dark Lotion' and this has been my No1 tan for awhile now. I also love how Bondi Sands is an Australian brand, as surely Australians know how to tan!?

I am not a fan of the orange looking fake tans and much prefer a olivey brown natural look and Bondi Sands delivers just that. The best thing about Bondi Sands is that it is very easy to apply with a mitt, drying almost instantly so you are not left feeling sticky and after you shower in the morning you are left with an incredibly natural looking gorgeous tan that is also streak-free!
The scent of this lotion is coconut which I love, so there is none of that biscuit smell that overpowers some fake tans. You can buy this at Superdrug and it is on offer at the moment for £9.95 which I think is very affordable for such a great quality product and I am keen to try out the gradual tanning milk, also by Bondi Sands which is perfect for everyday use,

So if you are looking for a fake tan to see you through all the festive parties over Christmas and New Years Eve, then I recommend trying this one out to get that holiday glow all year,

Has anyone used this tan before? What is your go-to fake tan?

Mary xo

ABH Dibrow Pomade- Holy Grail Eyebrow Product worth the hype?

I have lusted after this product for SO long now, definitely over a year, but after repeatedly seeing the name 'Anastasia Beverley Hills' under Instagram captions of people with perfectly shaped eyebrows, I knew I needed to be a part of this cult beauty hype. I am so so happy that I finally purchased it, I love it! I am now only wondering why I didn't purchase it sooner!?

Anastasia Beverley Hills has been nicknamed the queen of eyebrows and after trying out the dipbrow pomade in the shade 'Dark Brown', I am now understanding why, it is amazing.
I also picked up the Zoeva wing liner brush after reading great reviews on Beauty Bay and it works perfectly teamed with the dipbrow, the thin angle brush is precise enough to achieve the ideal eyebrow shape. It glides on smoothly and you won't have to worry about it rubbing off  as it is smudge-proof and lasts all day! A little bit really does go along way, so make sure to use a light hand to achieve a more natural yet sculpted brow look. This will also mean the pot will last a super long time.

Dipbrow Pomade definitely deserves it's holy grail status and I urge every girl to try it for themselves as eyebrows are very important after all. A product that can transform and shape your whole face is 100% worth the money in my opinion.

Has anyone else tried this product? Do you believe the hype?

Mary xo

Liquid Lipsticks- Perfect Pink

Its no secret that I am a lover of lipsticks and cannot resist buying more and more, so when I heard the hype around liquid lipsticks I knew I had to get my hands on one. I love the finish of matte lips so I was very excited about this product.

I ordered the Gerard Cosmetics liquid lipstick in the shade 'Serenity' as I had seen this shade a lot over Instagram and it looked like a gorgeous warm pinky shade.
This colour does seem to come up slightly darker on my lips, yet it is still a beautiful colour, perfect for everyday and very wearable. I love how it goes on like a lip gloss with a easy doe-foot applicator but then instantly dries completely matte. I thought this would be very drying however once I applied it onto the lips its not very noticeable at all and the staying power is incredible- it was still on my lips at the end of the day!

I also love the packaging, the frosted glass and gold lid looks very fancy and high end and is a nice new addition to my lipstick shelf.

I am keen to venture further into the world of liquid lipstick and try out other brands to compare. I already have my eye on the Dose of Colours 'Stone' shade, it looks amazing however this brand is not stocked in the UK yet, so unsure if I can afford to spend on the high delivery but I am tempted.

Have you guys ever tried liquid lipsticks, are you a fan?

Mary xo

10 things people obsessed with makeup know to be true

High five to all the beauty addicts out there- I know I am not alone...

Nothing makes you more happy than when your eyebrows are freshly plucked/threaded and on point. Who knew eyebrows would be so important in life?

Owning way too many lipsticks, yet unable to resist buying more because everyone needs options, right?

You could easily spend hours on Youtube watching your favourite makeup artists and beauty gurus. How are they so accomplished in life? Teach me your ways.

Mastering the perfect winged liner will always be a proud moment- even if it did take 3 attempts.

Getting ready for a night out is the best part of your night.

Every time you go shopping you always end up coming home with some kind of beauty product. There's just so much you want to try.

Blending is everything. Foundation, eye shadow, contour, you name it, blending is key.

Loosing one of your favourite lipsticks is always a heartbreaking moment.

You never want to waste your expensive makeup on an insignificant day, but you end up doing so anyway because who knows who you might bump into.

Pretty packaging, especially anything rose gold, is your weakness. Sorry bank account.

Hope you enjoyed this lighthearted post and remember don't let anyone tell you that you own too much makeup, nobody needs that kind of negativity. 

Mary xo

Things I have loved throughout October

October is one of my favourite months, mainly because it ends with Halloween, which is a holiday I adore and get excited for every year! I also seem to have been loving a lot of different things this month so I thought I would share them all with you...

1. Justin Bieber 'Sorry'
This song has been on constant repeat since I first listened to it- its just so damn catchy and makes me want to dance along every single time. I am loving Justin Bieber's new tunes at the moment and I have never really been a fan before, more of the same please Biebs...

2. Halloween
As I mentioned, I love all things Halloween and this includes scary films. Horror has always been one of my favourite movie genres but I never seem to watch any. It's hard because not everyone is a fan of horror films. But this year I made time to watch some and I have been loving the old classics such as Halloween, Psycho and Scream.

3. LA Girl Pro Concealer
I have become obsessed with contouring and this is a fab product to use, not only is it cheap(you can buy it from amazon for about £5.80) but it is also the perfect colour for contouring 'Beautiful Bronze' and blends really easily with either a beauty blender or a contour brush.

4. NYX lip liner in Mauve and Mac 'Shy Girl'.
This is my go-to lip combo at the moment and I have had many compliments on this look as it creates a really subtle ombre lip effect which I am a big fan of.

5. James Read Sleep Mask tan for
I have been using this face tan a few times before I go to sleep and and I love the subtle glow I wake up with in the morning. Although its not a dramatic tan I think the product is buildable and perfect for the natural sun-kissed look in the autumn months.

6. Maybelline Age rewind Concealer
Now this product goes hand in hand with my LA Pro-concealer and is the perfect shade to conceal and highlight my face. I love the spongy applicator and it has great coverage for under the eye without causing any creasing. I would not hesitate to repurchase this item again.

7. And lastly I really enjoyed my Halloween makeup look, inspired by Chrisspy who is an amazing makeup artist on YouTube. I am also loving the pink hair dye and kinda wish my hair was like this all the time..

Hope you enjoyed reading my faves this month, what have you been loving this October?

Mary xo

The best breakfast experience | Black Milk Cereal Cafe

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I agree with this saying which is why I have another breakfast inspired post on the blog. If you are a lover of cereal I think you will enjoy this place...

 Black Milk Cereal Dive is Manchester's very own cereal cafe situated in the Northern Quarter of Manchester in Affleck's Palace. I had enviously eyed their Instagram page for a while, with the incredible array of edible bowls and cereals to the vast amount of sugary toppings to curb any sweet tooth, I knew I had to go and experience it for myself and I was not disappointed.

I opted for Reese's puffs, chocolate Lucky Charms and Cookie Crisp, topped off with marshmallows, M&M's, white jazzles, all covered in salted caramel sauce, served with the cutest mini bottle of milk. The combination was delicious and of course I went for the edible chocolate bowl, however sadly I didn't manage to finish this. The actual cafe was a lot smaller than I imagined with only about 6 tables in the whole place, however this made the experience a lot more cosy and welcoming. The whole idea of a cereal cafe is such a great fun and novelty idea and with so many more yummy combinations to try I will definitely be making another visit.

Have you guys ever been to a cereal cafe? Would you fancy it?

Mary xo

My Go-To Breakfast

As a graduate there are definitely some perks, namely leisurely breakfasts which means I can spend more time making these yummy pancakes without having to rush out the door.

With only two ingredients, these pancakes are not only delicious but also simple and healthy- Winning!
All you need is 1 ripe Banana and 2 eggs
Mash up the banana with a fork and mix together with two eggs in a bowl.
Heat up a pan with a little bit of coconut oil
Add a little bit of mixture at a time forming small round pancakes and that's it. Easy.
Serve your pancakes with any topping, I usually add blueberries and strawberries.

Enjoy!

Mary x

Graduate Life

So its officially Autumn and I can't believe how quickly life has gone since I donned my graduation gown and said goodbye to Newcastle University forever.(well this is not entirely true I visited my 3rd year friend last week to party away my worries and it was fab) But after returning home again, reality has hit me. I am no longer a student where life is fun and carefree and my biggest decision was what I will be drinking for pre-drinks. For the first time in forever I have no set path to follow, no direction and all that seems to be ahead of me is adult responsibilities and a 9-5 (if I can get one).

I've been applying for grad jobs now since the start of September and the unemployment job hunt can be disheartening, especially if you keep getting knock backs from applications that you spent ages applying for, and you soon come to realise that merely having a degree, won't land you your dream job.

But I think during this confusing transitional period, it is important to remain positive and remember a few things and this is advice I need to hear too.
Try not to compare yourself to others, I know this is not easy when all over social media it seems like your friends are winning at life with their perfect 9-5 job straight out of university. But why waste time worrying and comparing, just do you, everyone's different.
You are not alone, there will be many other graduates who are in exactly the same position as you and who are all probably feeling the same.
If you are unsure what you want to do. It's okay. Take time to relax and really decide what you want as this is a big step and you don't want to rush into your future. Also when you finally do get a job, I'm pretty sure you will look back and miss these days, not setting an alarm for work everyday, free days to do whatever you please and if like me you have moved back home, spending time with your family again. It's not all bad. Make the most of it, read a book you have been meaning to read, get fit and just enjoy being young before adult life takes over.
Not having a plan can also be exciting as who knows what you will be doing in a couple of months time. I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason, so do not worry if you don't have everything figured out yet or have not yet landed that illustrious grad job, just enjoy the ride and keep on going. Lastly have fun, who want's to be a boring adult anyway?

Hope you enjoyed this post, is anyone else feeling the same after graduation?

Mary x

Raw Cacao and Peanut Butter Bites

I have become a little bit obsessed with Deliciously Ella recently, I have been trying to eat healthier and she has really inspired me with her healthy and raw, yet amazingly delicious recipes. One thing I struggle with when trying to eat healthy is chocolate, I am a huge chocolate lover and find it difficult to curb my sweet tooth. Raw Cacao bites might just be my answer, they are rich-tasting, satisfy my cravings and are soo much better for you than a chocolate bar. Raw Cacao is full of the good stuff and is packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants, amazing right! They are also super simple and easy to make. This is my take and adaption of one of Deliciously Ella's recipes as I didn't have all the ingredients but I still think these taste yummy. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2tbsp Raw Cacao Powder
1 cup of Dates
1tbsp Peanut Butter(optional)
2tbsp Almond Nut Butter
3 Tbsp water

Method
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor
Roll out and form balls 
Easy Peasy

I hope you enjoyed this post, has anyone tried Raw Cacao themselves, what do you think?

 Mary xo

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Bobbi Brown Gel Liner | Ultra Precise Eye Liner

When I sadly ran out of my favourite gel liner whilst travelling I was quick to repurchase it as soon as I came home and made a visit to the Bobbi Brown counter. One of the ladies who served me recommended the new brush, claiming to be super-fine, allowing you to apply the perfect amount of liner.
Like me, I'm sure most girls are probably familiar with the struggle of applying winged eyeliner evenly, so I bought one in the hope of achieving winged liner perfection.

In my opinion this brush lives up to its name, it is ultra precise and I have found it a dream to apply the gel liner with. It is so much better than the one I have been using for years, with better hold and control- I just wish I had been able to get my hands on this earlier. Yes it is expensive but I can see it lasting a long time, so I really think it is worth the money.

Mazzle xo

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