2013 Favourites

Hello there!

It's that time. I've consumed more food than I ever thought was humanly possible, been overwhelemed by the generosity of my friends and family and am now less than a week away from returning back to Surrey for the final university push! I'm truly terrified so any prayer and general good advice you have, I'd massively appreciate!

2013 has been a top notch year all round really, and I couldn't be a happier little chicken than I am right now! Here are some of my favourite discoveries, memories and experiences from 2013!

1. TRAVEL - Marrakech - Simply beautiful. If you can go, GO! I wrote about my African adventures here earlier this year.

2. MASCARA - The Falsies by Maybelline - I challenge you to find me a better mascara than this. You rock my world, Maybelline!

3. TV SHOW - Pretty Little Liars - I'm obsessed and I'm not ashamed to say it! It returns to the screens of you American fellow on Jan 7th! You lucky ducks!

4. LIPSTICK - Kate Moss Lasting Finish lipstick range by Rimmel London - I couldn't just pick one colour and think I am now the proud owner of every single one in the collection. Moisturising and the finish is lasting... Does what is says on the tin! Well done you, Kate!

5. BLOG - Lottie's Little Kitchen / Sprinkle of Glitter  - I'm not ashamed to say that I think I might be Lottie's biggest fan! She is the best friend of one of my best friends, Jess, and the recipes on her blog are deeee-lic-ious! Louise at Sprinkle of Glitter is just a ray of positivity and wisdom that I feel everyone should admire. A good soul with a beautiful family! Check them both out!

6. BOOK - A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini - A book I highly recommend reading! Not a typically easy read but a fantastic read. Total page-turner!

7. PERFUME - Daisy - Marc Jacobs - And it seems everyone knew it! I could have come out with a 'Sponsored by Marc Jacobs' sign and no one would have questioned it. Thank you wonderful famille!!

8. Lush - I adore everything about a Lush store... Even the overpowering mixture of smells that smacks you in the face as you enter the door! Give me any kind of bath goody from Lush and I will find it tricky to thank you enough!

9. CANDLE - Air Wick Colour Changing Candle - A bizzare one, I know, but this may be my favourite discovery of 2013! If you haven't seen these, they are available in any local supermarket I believe (I found mine in Tesco!) 

Phew, that took some serious thinking! What have you all loved in 2013??? What am I missing out on?

With Love, 

Zoe

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Morocco || Travel

Hello there and a very Merry Christmas to you all!

I've deprived myself of blogging due to some seriously stressful Uni times. Oh the woes of final year. Looking back, I can only imagine how truly boring any blog post I wrote would have been too, so I guess I saved you all there!

Anyway, after a stressful few months, my best friend and I booked a last minute 4-day break to Marrakech, Morocco and it may have been the best idea ever.

I highly recommend that if you get the chance to visit, you definitely jump at the opportunity. Such a beautiful city and as we went in the first week of December the temperatures were in the low 20s (Celsius) which was perfect for sightseeing, hiking up mountains and camel riding.

The people there are super friendly (maybe too friendly, one marriage proposal and an offer to be bought for 6 camels later) and all of the guides who showed us round were more than happy to tell you extra bits of information which was always welcome...

And now for the pictures!:

These are the super friendly women who make Argan oil! which actually I had only heard about recently but was mind blown with all the work it takes for each tiny little bottle!

And the mint tea... Mmmmm oh boy! Amazing, and their signature drink for guests.... Nearly bought a bag from the pharmacy to bring home but 1) it looked very much like an illegal drug and I couldn't be sure it wasn't that, and 2) I realised it is SUCH a faff to make... So huge thanks to anyone out there who made me any!

The general scenery and a classic "walking into the distance" shot - thanks Freya!

We were lucky enough to go camel riding through the palm grove...

...With these little fellas!

Then in true sporting style, hiked up to the waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains... Absolute must do!

And finally this was the view we had from the roof terrace of the little Riad we stayed in! Beautiful.

I am now on a skiing holiday with family but pinky promise to keep you all in the loop better than I have been! 

Zoe xx

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