April's Birthday Weekend Away

I feel like i've been a bit of a ghost for a while, what can I say...balancing work and life is pretty tricky. But hey, that's not what I want to talk about today. If you follow us on twitter you will know that April, Alex and I went on a weekend away to Birmingham to celebrate aprils 23rd birthday! 

If you don't know already, we all went to university in Birmingham and this was the first time after we graduated that we were going to see each other. No word of a lie, I was really nervous to see these guys, yes I had the nervous shit's too (sorry tmi).

We booked an apartment in city centre which was absolutely beautiful. There was a bedroom, a cute little kitchen and it even had a balcony over looking the city centre. The weather that weekend was perfect! It really felt like summer, the sun was shining, we had our sunglasses on and we were getting our drink on!

The drink's started to flow earlier than expected. Well the plan was to "pace ourselves" but that didn't happen and I was the first one to start feeling the effects of alcohol. We had cooked and ate dinner in our little kitchen and then the antics began. April made a massive punch bowl full of sex on the beach. The best cocktail to get you drunk and hyper according to April. Yes she is right! Any students reading this should take note.

We also made an amazing playlist on Spotify.


When I came back from America, I brought back these gold tattoo things (not sure what the real name for it is) and I thought it would be a good idea to put them on. BAD IDEA! We literally covered our body with these tattoo's and when I say we covered everything...I mean everywhere. Enough said. Also Alex gave me a cool smokey eye because I can't create a smokey eye to save my life.

I don't really remember much of the night after April opened her presents, i'm not sure how we got to the club and how we got back. But all in all we had an amazing night! The next day we were hanging...badly. So that meant a trip to Weatherspoons for a greasy breakfast and lots of cups of tea. I mean who doesn't love tea and some grease to cure a hangover.

I did manage to film bits of footage throughout the weekend so here is a vlog I put together. Hope you enjoy :)

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Graduation

Hello internet, April here, 

This week were chatting through the hell, that is prepping for your graduation!!! dun dun durrrr..

'Its not actually hell, i am definitely over exaggerating'

This is basically a diary of how i have dealt with the run up/day after graduation! 

Me looking fancy pants

Outfit

                                        This is my outfit choice, im sorry im a Topshop feied!
Crep flippy dress- £30 
necklace-£10
leather cream sandles- £30

Hair & Beauty

As my natural hair is still quite short i decided to don my hair extensions, this one process took me forever to complete, i not only had to wash the extensions, i had to repair a few clips and then curl! This whole process took about 4-5 hours...i'm so glad i did this the day before. By curling the hair in tight curls a day before, it allows the hair to naturally 'drop' and give an overall better/natural look 

As for makeup, i kept it quite simple/ natural.

Makeup Used;

Natural Collection concealer

Benefit Porefessional 

Body Shop BB cream

Bare Minerals powder foundation

Bare Minerals powder concealer

Benefit mix pallet blusher

Topshop pink blusher

Mally eye shadow

Benefit liquid eye liner

Benefit their real mascara 

Tanya Burr lipgloss

Ignore the derpy face

Flats Vs Heels

For me personally i never wear heels unless the event has guaranteed seating, and because i'm a tall person anyway i've never really needed to have to wear them. The thought of wearing heels for the whole day being in continuous pain really doesn't appeal to me so flats are my obvious choice, you deserve a medal if you can deal with heel for long periods of time. There is too much pressure for me to go on stage and not fall over, is just far too much for me to handle

The First World Problem of Storing Your iPhone

Lots of people kept their phone on them and stored them in either pockets or bras, but on the basis that i had no pockets and my chest is big enough without a phone sticking out too i opted to just give my parents my hand bag. 

Do I Victory Dance on stage?

Not only did i have the pressure of not falling over on stage but we also had a 'distinguished guest' Mr. Gok Wan..receiving an honorary doctorate  sitting right at the front of the stage watching everyone walk past...AHHHHGH

PRESSURE to look GOOD

Now Dr Gok looks fabulous

There was also some stand out people doing a little victory dances across the stage, one lad choosing to take a selfie with the audience, then with the dean, causing the whole room to go in a fit of giggles, i on the other hand played it safe and chose to do i quick turn  and wave at the end of the stage for my parents to take a picture/ video

After Party Shindig

Us girlies decided to make the most of being back in birmingham and stayed in a travelodge together (£13 each, can't really go wrong with that tbh) on broad street,  home to all the best pubs/restaurants and clubs all of which we took full advantage of :)

Can't go wrong with buy one get one free cocktails in revolution

ps) remember to take headache tablets with you in your travel bag... we were all a bit worse for wear the day after the night before

Us Looking All Fancy

Toodlepip xx

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