Yesterday was amazing, let's start with that.

From the 500 applications Channel 4 received for the event, I was lucky enough to be selected to attend! And so when the day arrived, I couldn't wait to get cracking. The Channel 4 Pop Up event took place in East London at the Stratford Arts Centre and it began with a talk from Miles Otway a freelance Continuity Announcer; and for those wondering what that is, he's the voice over between TV programs telling us what is coming up next. This guy was so inspiring! He talked to us about his job and how he got there. He made us realise that you don't have to depend on your brilliant grades to do what you love and get a good job.

After the talk about Miles' industry experience, we got split into three groups. There were three workshops taking place that day: TV Production, Journalism and Digital Marketing. I was put into the Journalism workshop even though I had initially wanted to be part of the TV Production, but that didn't matter. Since I'll be going to Journalism School this summer, it was a great way to get an insight into the field. We worked alongside Jules McCarthy, a BBC broadcast journalist. Her workshop was overwhelming at the start, as she made us film a 45 second video talking about ourselves. Everyone groaned when she set the task, but this then turned into laughter and enjoyment as we started doing it. 45 seconds felt eternal, the pressure of trying to find things to say about yourself was slightly daunting, as you didn't want to sound too cocky. But we all gave it a shot and it was a great experience, as Jules then told us, you never know when you'll be asked to broadcast a story. So one of her top tips is to always stay tuned to the News and carry a smartphone with you at all times. Another bit of advice she gave us is to: "Check yourself before you wreck yourself". This was to keeping a close eye to what we post online as it can wreck our career.

Our main task that day was to create a News bulletin which consisted of three sentences of 15 words each. Since Channel 4 will be the official broadcaster of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, our stories had to revolve around that subject. Narrowing the story down was super hard to do, as it always felt like we were cutting out a lot of information that needed to be told. But after several drafts, I managed to get it done! And Luckily, I got selected to showcase my bulletin along with other members of my group in the final, in front of the other two groups (Digital Marketing and TV Production), and get a chance to compete for the winning prize of going to the C4 HQ. Unfortunately our team didn't win, but I still feel immensely proud I got that far. It built up my confidence and it really changed my perception of broadcast journalism.

I met some amazing people, got to network and get expert advice on how to get our foot in the industry. I really want to thank MyKindaFuture and 4Talent for hosting the event, as it was a brilliant experience and one which I truly benefitted from. Maybe I'll be back next year!

If you would like to find out more about the event, check out their website!

 Hi guys! I decided to jump on the 'monthly favourites' wagon and base today's post on my October favourites.

First up is the Rich Moisturiser by Simple. This is a great product, hence why I'm already on my second bottle. I apply this straight after washing my face, and it honestly leaves it feeling smooth and replenished. It does exactly what it says on the bottle; it's kind to skin and it also has vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5 to helps the skin stay smooth and soft throughout the day. There are no artificial perfumes which I particularly like in creams, as I know there aren't any chemicals that could upset my skin; especially since I have quite a sensitive one.


Next, is the Clarins Eau Ressourçante which might not suit everyone's budget, but I personally thought it was worth the buy. Its smell is absolutely divine! It's made from essential oils with treatment benefits which leave you feeling relaxed and as though you've just come out from a spa. Plus, Clarins always opts for natural ingredients instead of using chemical ones which is mainly why I buy Clarins products because it's good for the skin! And you get 3 free samples every time you place an order on their website, so that's always a bonus!


These oil slick tassel loafers are probably at the top of my October favourites list. They're Jasper James from TK Maxx and I think they were £29.99 (I can't quite remember). They are so comfy and every time I wear them, everyone I come across is always like 'I love your shoes!!'. They're dope.



My Zara leather jacket! It's an authentic leather biker jacket which I bought three years ago (I think!), but have only just started to properly wear it. I usually wear this with my black jeans and a casual top or with a dress to rock it up a bit. You can find a similar one here.


Last but certainly not least is my new kitten!! My cat gave birth to this little cutie in Spetember and even though it wasn't in October, I decided to include him in this month's post because 1) I hadn't done one before, and 2) because I simply can't get enough of him. Choosing his name was tricky, because we just couldn't decide on one. My brother wanted to name him Oreo, my mum and dad thought of White Socks and I thought of Snape and Jon Snow. In the end we ended up naming him Jon Snow because it suits him and also because his mum is called Arya (which is also a character in Game of Thrones). So we decided to keep the theme, just like the Kardashians.

I hope you all enjoyed my October favourites! I'd love to hear some of your favourites from last month; so drop me a comment below.

Until next time!

xo

The festival season is finally upon us and it's that time of the year again to flaunt those flower crowns and lace dresses in the street with your RayBans on. So, I lined up some of my favourite outfits from Chella 2015 that I hope will get you inspired when out shopping this month.

First up is the gorgeous Kendall Jenner. During the first weekend she went for that boho look along with her friends, which I loved! That belt really compliments her skirt and the top reminds me of Esmeralda from the Hunchback of Notre Dame which really touches on that hippie vibe she has going on. The purple patterned top Hailey Baldwin is wearing has to be my favourite top of the whole weekend. It adds that bit of spice to her outfit which really makes it stand out and be remembered.


Hailey really knew how to work it at Coachella and it really proved that you don't really have to try too hard to stand out; she wore a simple pair of shorts during both outfits, no statement accessories or any other distraction, and it was the top that actually did the trick. So if you're out looking for that 'wow' factor this summer, perhaps try to find it on a top that just steals the scene.


Next up, is Zoe Kravitz; her see-through shirt is so cute, that I think it's perfect for this season as you can really show off your summer bod with it. I adore her choker and I'm definitely going to be out wearing those around this season.


Jourdan Dunn's black crochet playsuit is also one outfit I adored! Pairing it with that statement necklace really gave it that extra sass as well as those round sunglasses. Which also made me like the fact that statement necklaces were somehow making a comeback!

So there you have it! I hope you all liked the outfits I picked out and I hope it helped you in some way. I'd love to hear which ones you guys particularly liked and even felt inspired by!

Till next time! xo

So recently I have been to the theatre here in Paris and have completely loved my experience. Mum had come to visit me, so I really wanted to do something different this time round, so I bought us a pair of tickets to see the smash hit show 'How To Become Parisian In One Hour' which I wanted to go to for quite a while.

The show is currently at Théâtre des Nouveautés which is at the 9th arrondissement (24 boulevard Poissonnière: metro - Grands Boulevards) and will stay there until the end of August so you guys have time, if interested, to book your tickets to this hilarious show while on holiday in Paris.

This One Man show is sure to leave you in fits of laughter while training to act Parisian in every possible occasion you could encounter in your life. Oliver Giraud makes the funniest impersonations of Parisians, and the fact that he too is 100% French adds that authenticity to his spectacle which made the audience connect to him straight away, as we were getting real information from a native who was also accustomed to the stereotypes of French people and who surprisingly agreed with them. Hence making this show a real hit, attracting people from all around the world, and even the French themselves! It was quite astonishing how most of the audience were Parisians and French people from different parts of France!

How To Become Parisian In One Hour will leave you fit and ready to tackle any situation while in Paris; whether it be while out shopping, at a restaurant, in a taxi, at a nightclub, on the metro and even during intimacy with your partner. Giraud's facial expressions and comments will have you peeing with laughter, that no matter how badly you will want to go and relieve yourself you will not leave your seat as you will not want to miss a second of it.

I truly do recommend this show to everyone! Old and young -okay, maybe not too young as there is quite a lot of swearing and adult themes, but everyone nonetheless! The prices range from 24-37 euros depending on your seats. I went for the cheapest option, and was still very happy with my choice. Voilà my view; and even when it filled up, mum and I still got a good view of the stage.


HTBPIOH is on every Monday at 8pm, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 6pm. It lasts an hour, and at the end of the show, Giraud makes the effort to stay a bit longer to meet his audience and even get a picture with him (which I did!).

It really is a lovely night out, and highly recommend it. So do go for it, if you have the chance! You can buy your tickets here.

He is even going to London on May 13th and will host a show at Leicester Square Theatre so if you're in London during that time, do get your hands on some tickets. I sure will try and go again! And just so it appeals to you even further, you can use the promotional code: PARIS to get a reduction on your tickets! How nice of me, right?

Do tell me if you guys have gone to see the show and if you enjoyed it! I'd love to hear your experience!

Till next time xo

Being a student is sometimes hard because you don't really have time to cook for yourself and your budget isn't that broad. So, after opening my fridge and seeing the crème fraiche that I had bought two days ago, I knew I had to use it before it went out of date. I decided to also use the chicken fillets I had as well and what better way than to combine these two things than with pasta!

So for the quick & easy steps to make this delicious pasta and crème fraishe recipe; all you need is:

300g Chicken breast fillets
350ml low fat crème fraishe
300g wholemeal fusili pasta
salt and pepper to taste

Method (serves 2):
1) Boil water inside a large pan.
2) Fry the chicken on a medium heat until well cooked and lightly brown. Set aside.
3) Place pasta into the boiling water and bring back to the boil whilst simmering occasionally for 10 minutes.
4) Slice the chicken into small strips.
5) Once pasta is ready drain the water and add the crème fraishe. Simmer the crème nicely until all pasta is coated and then add the chicken.
6) Season to taste.
7) Serve and enjoy.

*Can add oregano or parsley to the pasta to give it a different flavour.

Voilà!

Tell me if you guys would try it and if you did, what did you think?

Until next time! xo

So after having looked at my blog, I knew it was missing something. And that something turned out to be some beauty tips! Therefore, I will occasionally write up some posts including some beauty and skincare tips and reviews that I hope would come in handy for you guys!

With the winter season upon us, I sometimes feel that my face is at its most vulnerable stage due to the harsh wind that could end up leaving my skin rough and certainly dry as well. That's why, I decided to make this first skincare post about some of the creams I use to treat my skin.

First up is Olay Essentials Night Cream 


This products is for normal dry and oily skin, and when I first purchased this product I had my doubts, as I wasn't too sure if it would make my skin smoother. However, once I started applying it every night, I found that on the morrow my skin felt smoother even after the first try!

It also sinks in the skin really fast which I liked, because it didn't leave my skin feeling sticky. This night cream also doesn't smell of anything, so it didn't actually bother me during the night. Definitely a must have!

2. Olay Essentials Day Cream


This cream was definitely fair priced, and its texture on your skin is really comforting. As soon as you apply the cream, it leaves it feeling moisturised and healthy. Very much like the night cream, it's fast sinking and doesn't smell too strong. It also has a SPF15 and has anti-oxident Vitamin E. Definitely one of my favourite day creams, which is why I went for the 100ml rather than 50ml like I had done the first time I bought it.

3. Botanics Day Cream


Now this is the first time I am trying the Botanics range in face creams and I have honestly high hopes for this product, as it has been extracted from plants. And in this case, the Hibiscus plant which helps increase cell renewal. So far, I am quite happy with this product.

It's colour is quite nice (it's got a soft pinkish and purplish colour - similar to that I am using for the link page) which I quite liked. It certainly smells nice too and the texture is not too heavy either. Once applied on my skin, I can instantly feel the hydrating feeling I experience with the Olay product, but the difference with this is that I can also feel it under the surface of my skin too which is great! It's quite cooling and when I rub my hands over my face, I can feel it softer than it had been before I applied the cream on. It also leaves my face looking brighter, which is what is stated on the bottle and so I'm overall happy with this product.

4. Botanics Night Cream



The only problem I have with this product is its smell during the night. It takes a bit of time to fully sink into my skin and so the smell of the cream is left hovering around my nose which could be quite dizzying at times. However, it does its job and leaves my face feeling soft and smooth just like I expected. But, I think that once I finished the bottle, I rather buy the Olay Night Cream than this one again.

Let me know if you've tried any of these brands and if you liked them. It would be cool to know what creams you guys use, and if you recommend them.

Until next time!