French Connection Event - Cheltenham

French Connection Event

Cheltenham

French Connection store in Cheltenham

I am a blogger, yes but I have never ever shopped in french connection! Is that bad? No not really. I am getting more confident with fashion, I am not a fashion blogger I would say beauty and accessories are more my style. I find it hard to find clothes that fit my awkward size, I guess. 

So back to the point French connection held an event at the beginning of the month to celebrate Cheltenham gold cup week with the racing. It has just taken me over ten days to finally blog about this, Yeah I take my time. 

So this was an open door event, which means no tickets needed to enter. This was at 6pm-8pm so after the store was closed. You get offered a lovely glass of prosecco when you enter the store, or orange juice for the drivers well thought of there, So I settled for an orange juice. They had music playing at the front of the store, it was a nice atmosphere. 

Some gorgeous blue and navy clothes.

Bags and accessories 

I don't know how often they do the events, but when you make a visit to your next store it is worth asking. 

That skirt was beautiful!

I cant believe I have never shopped in here, the gorgeous clothes the pastels, the pinks and the blues…I just love blue. The skirts, oh the dresses you guys really need to make a visit in to your local stores. You really get what you pay for with clothes like this. I am a huge fan of the dresses however not the sizing I think a 12-14 turned out to be a large..gulp.

I was walking around the store deciding between a jumper and a teeshirt but it is so hard when you're loosing weight, it is a in-between stage of not wanting to buy anything big or too small or spend too much. In the end I settled for this lovely nautical teeshirt, great for spring! It is only £29.99!!

So here came the goody bags, They really filled these up to the brim with lots of beautiful things. 

French connection make up bag

L'occitane travel size products

Thortons chocolates

Dior small foundation

Bare minerals samples

Jo Malone hand massage 

Dior face consultation 

Dior serum

So with my item of clothing I went up to the till, to find around 50 gift cards on the side. The manager was telling me how three out of the fifty gift cards had £50 on! Lucky me picked  a lucky one, And got given the gift card. 

So I went back to the accessories and choose this super cute but simple bracelet. Which was so pretty for only £19.99 I love the silver bar across it,

The gift bag and my purchases

Overall, I had a fab night. It got made brilliant when I won the gift card! Who loves free things, especially pretty things!!

Let me know if you have been to an event, I love to see what you guys thought.

Ta! Lauren 

Boston Tea Part Cheltenham part 2

Boston Tea Party 

Part 2 Cheltenham 

This is my second review on boston tea party, I did the other one when it first came to Cheltenham a year or so ago. I love this place, if you haven't been I recommend you go. There are seventeen in total mostly around the South west / west midlands of england. Four of which are in bristol. It is such a cool place to go eat, even if it is breakfast or dinner. This place serves the best food. 

Let's talk about the food

The food is great, well presented, the menu is both mouth watering full of great things to choose from. Breakfast menu for me is the best part of the menu, You can choose from pancakes, Full english breakfast, salmon, Bagels, Porridge or toast.. Breakfast is without a doubt best time to eat here.

This place has been voted one of the best 25 places to eat brunch in the UK 

With lunch and dinner you will looking at burgers, salads and sandwiches. They cater for gluten free and vegan. So everyone can enjoy their food

But back to food, I ordered scrambled egg, salmon and mushroom (without toast) I am a girl who does not do carbs, As well as that I ordered peppermint tea. They serves the best triple mint tea in the whole of Cheltenham, Go you boston tea party.

Salmon was as delicious as ever, the mushroom was so tasty and my scrambled eggs where delicious. If only I could have this every morning, I would be a happy women with a happy belly.  

How are the prices?

Prices are really good, easily get breakfast here for around £10 which is great for students!Or those people that come here a lot aka me or just those on a budget. Sandwiches are all under £6.00 salads are under £7.00 unless you wanted the added extras and so on,  Wait, did I mention the cakes, Oh the cakes. 

I have not actually had a cake from here, go me with will power. But I have heard they are delicious. And check out those prices, You guys need to take your mums here or partners and treat them for sure.

What does it look like 

If pinterest had a restaurant it would look like this, My sister made a comment to me, It does have a half finished look to it.  A lot of chalk signs, Nirvanna posters randomly dotted about on the walls, cool lightings and lamps. The menus themselves on a wooden clipboard, really original.

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Now about the atmosphere

It is lovely, it seems a lot of people like myself come here alone to sit and eat breakfast in the quiet by themselves with a book or newspaper or even catching up with the blogging. Heads up, internet here is shocking! Would not recommend going here if you need WIFI because it just does not connect. Boo :( Huge sad face.  

There is a good 'vibe' Yes, people still say that, about this place. Staff are all super friendly, polite and lovely. That is a winner in my books. 

Overall the website and restaurants are worth checking out, Even if you stop for just a tea - Have a look on their website below to check the closest one to you

www.bostonteaparty.co.uk 

WORK LOOK

WORK LOOK WITH NEW LOOK 

I never post about fashion, Actually come to think of it, I think I have blogged about this once before. I love fashion, I love putting outfits together and playing with clothes. However I think because I am still insecure with myself, I tend to play the safe card a lot. 

However with work I have to wear smart, all black and hair tied back So on my days off I do tend to wear brighter clothes just so I don't constantly feel like I am going to a dam funereal.

I went into New Look in Cheltenham, which FYI. CRAP customer service, I basically got insulted by a member of staff, Saying for my size I should shop only in plus size stores..

Hold on…..  *****

So with that current mood, I picked up what I wanted and was out the door. 

I got this beautiful long oversized boyfriend jacket/coat, Which I love it is so stylish!!

And I think its perfect for when you're cold you can wrap it around you. It adds a little more ZING to the constant line of black dresses I own. 

Newlook for only £29.99 New in.

I also got this lovely dress from H&M, Its slightly fitted around the bust and fits so comfortable, Its so hard to find a plain smart dress where it's actually stylish and fashionable. As normal however H&M never fail!

H&M Black Dress £16.99

H&M Tights £7.99

I also wore a chain and bead necklace from New Look, I don't know why I happen to shop here so much! That was £5.99

Lauren 

Food and drink festival - Cheltenham 2014

Food and Drink festival Cheltenham 2014 

If you're a food lover this sure if the place for you, This is held once a year for three days at Montepellier Gardens, Cheltenham. Attracting people from all over the county and Exhibitors from all over England. 

I was hoping I would go this year due to the fact last year I was so busy with work I didn't get a chance ( even thou I lived opposite the dam thing. 

The food court.

This place was an adventure for your tastebuds. I tried wild boar, home made fresh lemonade and the best fudge! I went with my other half John who likes to be adventurous with food so this was a good day out. Inside the food court there are loads of stalls and outside you have more, with the drink stalls and the music stage. For only £3.00 entry we where impressed, I think the tickets go up to £7.00 on the weekends. 

Honeycomb stand

This is a place to not go if you're hungry, everything is appetising. From fresh honeycomb, which was so sweet and succulent, to very hot chilli jam to mango salsa. 

We did get very lucky because the weather on friday was fantastic, Maybe a little too hot for my liking! I currently have sun burn as I am writing this which is agony.

The best lemonade, and the guy serving had the coolest moustache. 

John

Gorgeous John and me.

You do need a good few hours to spend here, especially if you enjoy just relaxing and listening to the good music they have. 

Lemonade! 

My lunch! 

John, enjoying the indian food :)

April 2014 - Lunch at bella italia - cheltenham

BELLA ITALIA - CHELTENHAM

I love food, Can you guess? I say I can stick too diets than before you know it, DAM. Mostly down to my undying love for italian food.Bella Italia in norwich was one of my favourite restaurants in the city, But I hadn't been to this one in Cheltenham. Our little lunch break was so lovely. I went with my twin her little ones, Roo and Harper and one of my close friends who came to visit us from Devon. It was a rainy day so a hot lunch after shopping was much needed.

Bella italia - Cheltenham 

(Myself and Mia)

We started off outside but due to the weather and the little ones we settled for inside. The whole interior of the restaurant had a lovely welcoming homey feel which as I have mentioned before is hard to find with chain style type of restaurants. 

(Harper and Jazz)

(Mia)

(Mia and Jass)

After debating with myself for 10 minutes odd, I steeled with steak which was not brilliant, lacking in taste and a little burnt. Over all I have had better. 

(Myself)

(Cheltenham0

(Mia with gorgeous little Harper)

(Mia, Me and jassmyne.)

(Little Roo enjoying his starter)

If you are looking for somewhere that is brilliant to take the kids for a spot of lunch. This is the place to go.

6.5/10

SHOPPING! 

This gorgeous hat is from New Look at a steal! £10.00 From about 15.00 

Light cardigan perfect for the summer and to throw over jeans only 12.99 another New Look find

Dress on sale from New Look only £8.00 

Lauren x