Life ¦ Lessons from Auschwitz

So on the 2nd of March I had the opportunity of a life time to travel to Poland and visit Auschwitz concentration camp with the Lessons from Auschwitz programme. So at half past two on the second of March me and my friend Anna set off headed for east midlands airport for one of the most unforgettable days of our lives. We visited two of the three sites to Auschwitz, Auschwitz one which is more like a museum and the buildings have all been converted and are filled with pictures and information and the we also visited Auschwitz Birkenau which the buildings are how they were. Then at the end of the day we had the most beautiful memorial ceremony in which we laid candles along the track into Birkenau.  I think I'd have to describe the camps as the more eerily interesting places I have ever been.  

 

With being an A-level history student I found it so incredibly interesting to be able to learn all about how things were run at the camp and I feel like it is incredibly important to not forget what happened during the war and how many people were killed. Today I've decided to share some of my photos from the day as I am actually really proud of them. So I really hope you enjoy looking at the pictures and I'd love to know if anyone had ever visited Auschwitz and what your experience was like.

 

 



Life ¦ The Rainy London Tourist Post

Last Monday me and my lovely friend Rachel went on a trip to parliament with college so today I thought I'd share some of the pictures we took with you. The parliament tour was actually much more interesting than we thought and despite the fact it was super rainy we had a really lovely time. This was actually the first time I've ever been to London so I really enjoyed going and seeing all the typical touristy spots like Trafalgar square and Downing street.

I really hope you enjoy these pictures and this post!

Germany 2014 - Coach trip essentials.

Oh look another germany post! Today I thought I'd talk to you about some of the things I'm going to be taking with me in my bag for the journey as it's a pretty long one. As we are going on the overnight ferry I will be taking things like Pj's and a toothbrush but I didn't think you really needed to see any of that! 

Snacks - 

The most essential of all essentials, there is nothing worse than being hangry. Especially when you're sat on a coach full of people. Now due to it being a really long trip over two days I've got bits that will be ok sat in my bag like cereal bars and crisps. 

A hairbrush, bobbles and a clip - 

I tend to get a little irritated with my hair so I like to have something to put it up with. 

Drinks - 

The only thing worse than being hangry is having a dehydrated headache. So I've got plenty of bottles of water. 

Reading materials and my Ipad - 

I've got a couple of magazines, a book and I'm going to pop some films on my Ipad which should keep me amused for a couple of hours. 

A hand cream, a lip balm and a facial spritz - 

I hate how hot and sweaty coaches get so I've got the Botanics rosewater toning spritz. I've also got the Body shop hemp hand cream and a Carmex lip balm. 

A Notebook and my art sketchbook - 

I always think of good ideas when I don't have a notebook so I've put one in my bag just in case. My art teacher also gave me a couple of tasks so I've put my sketchbook in my bag just in case the mood strikes. 

So that's what I'm taking in my bag, I hope you found this post useful. 

Germany 2014 - The ferry makeup bag!

I can't quite believe how restrained I've been with this. I am actually quite proud of myself. We are going on an overnight ferry so this is the little bag I will be throwing in my traveling bag. 

Skincare wise I've popped some products into little pots so it's easier to carry about, I have some of my DSM olive oil cream for my moisturizer, a little bit of the No7 hot cloth cleanser for make up removal, some Ishga marine toner and a sample of the Green people fruit scrub. Other bits and bobs I have are a pair of tweezers from Bella and bear, a Body shop lip balm from christmas and my Lush lip scrub. 

For my base I have things that I don't need to use a brush with to make my life easier. For primer I have the Along came betty illuminating primer as I don't tend to get much sleep on the ferry and this adds a little bit of awakey glow (Nice phrase I'm sure that one will catch on :/) For foundation I have Bourjois healthy mix as it goes on beautifully with fingers and for concealer I have the Seventeen stay time concealer which is very high coverage for my inevitably tired under eyes. For my cheeks I have Topshop flush for a little pop of colour and Benefit high beam to amp up the glow even more! 

In the above picture is everything else (I am really proud of myself for this one!) For my brows I have my old trusty, the Urban decay naked basics palette and my Front cover mini blender brush. For eyeshadow I have my MAC bare study paint pot just to even out my lids and add a little sparkle. I then have the Gosh velvet touch eyeliner for in my water line and along my upper lash line for some definition. For mascara I have Miss sporty Fabulous lash and Rimmel lycra flex neither of which are amazing but I want to finish them before I open any new ones. The final product adds a little umph to the look and it's the Rimmel moisture shine lipstick in Glam plum fulham which is one of my all time favourite autumn/winter lip colours!

That's everything in my travel bag! I hope you enjoyed this post.