A Girly Gift Guide for Christmas 2014

Ok, ok... this might just be everything that I want for Christmas.

I may as well try and hide it as a girly gift guide for Christmas, you know just to help all you ladies out that might be struggling.

So here is goes...

1. TERRY'S CHOCOLATE ORANGE SEGSATIONS (£3.00) - I was obsessed with these bad boys last year. Such chocolatey goodness.
2. VERITY BY ALEX MONROE HEART NECKLACE (£132) - So its a little on the expensive side but heaven on earth, its beautiful. I am totally into delicate necklaces at the moment and this one is stunning.
3. NARS DIGITAL WORLD LIP PENCIL COFFRET (£32 Space NK) - I currently only possess one NARS lip pencil but that alone makes me want more. I saw this little number on the Space NK website and knew that it had to be mine. Such a fantastic price for this set too.
4. LAURA MERCIER AMBRE VANILLE HONEY BATH (£32) - I took a long hard whiff of this jar of dreams at the Laura Mercier counter a few days back. This smells unbelievable and I need this in my life and so do you.
5. RIVER ISLAND LEATHER LOOK LEGGINGS (£18) - I am wishing I had never left my topshop wet look leggings back in the UK. They would go great right now with an over-sized jumper and scarf, a pair of heeled boots and a cosy parka.
6. MAC RUBY WOO LIPSTICK (£15.50) - I recently saw this on one of my favourite bloggers Anna and I knew instantly that I needed this lipstick in my stash. I also recently swatched the beautiful MAC Relentlessly Red a beautiful matte pinky red - I had to be torn away from the MAC counter, lets just say that.
7. GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION (£31.95 House of Fraser) - My friend Yi wears this foundation and her face always looks flawless. With a medium coverage and dubbed as perfect skin in a bottle this was quickly added to my endless cosmetic wishlist.
8. NARS VIRTUAL DOMINATION CHEEK PALETTE (£45 Space NK) - This is definitely at the top of my Christmas list. Look at it - three blushers, a highlighter and bronzer in one slick little palette - utter perfection.
9. DUNE LORIS BLACK POINTED FLATS (£69) - These shoes are so versatile and would literally go with anything. Thats what I love about them. I know they might not be for everyone but I completely adore them.
10. ORELIA WUNDERLUST DROP & HAMZA DOUBLE ROW NECKLACE (£18) - Another beautiful delicate necklace.
11. BOBBI BROWN CREAM BLENDING BRUSH (£22.05 House of Fraser) - The only thing that I didn't leave the Bobbi Brown store with a few weeks back. Its a fantastic brush for blending in concealer and feels beautifully soft.
12. ZARA BUCKET BAG WITH ZIPS (£39.99) - I am completely obsessed with bags. My, doesn't Jack know that too. Its all I ever talk about. I spotted this handsome number on the website and would love it to be mine.
13. BOBBI BROWN FULL COVERAGE FACE BRUSH (£27 House of Fraser) - Again, my fave blogger Anna has got me coveting this brush. She knows her stuff and if she says its good, its bloody good. 
14. Because I can't end on 13!!

I hope that this list has given you some kind of inspiration?

Here's to hoping that the little Christmas fairy works its wonders and brings me some of these irresistible things. One can dream!

K x

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Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe comes to Hong Kong

If you could have seen me in this place the other day anyone would exclaim that I was acting like a kid in a sweet shop. Pardon the use of words there. I just had to say it.

Anyone that knows me well enough knows that I have an eye and a mouth for sweet things and yes, I am that person who checks out the dessert menu before even choosing what I want for my main course. They are the best type of people, don't you think?!

My lovely friend Catrina gave me a heads up about this glorious shop opening up a couple of weeks back. Of course she had to let me know about it, we both appreciate the good things in life, especially those that contain sugar.

Upon reading an article detailing the opening of Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, I immediately placed it at number one on my list of things to do.

Anyway, lets get to the point.

Me and my chum Lauren ventured into this delight of a shop a few days back. Thirty minutes later (I am not joking) we emerged outside very content and our bellies full of sweets to prove it.

Its like a sugar monsters dream. Floor to ceiling shelves stocked full of sweets that probably take my dad back to his childhood memories, let alone myself.

Just take a look at the penny sweet counter. Utterly delightful. Obviously a little more expensive than the actual 1p or 2p I used to pay for sweets when I was a young one.

I had to take a picture of the Rainbow Crystals and American Creme Soda. Its exactly what I used to reach for when I went running towards the local shop with my proudly earned pocket money for completing my weeks worth of chores.

A wall dedicated to chocolate. Enough said.

Freddo's. Does anyone actually remember when they used to cost 10p back in the day? Those certainly were the days.

It has only been open a couple of weeks but I can tell already that its going to be a big hit in Hong Kong, especially amongst the expats.

All I can say is get your skates on and go check it out. I guarantee you will not be leaving there empty handed, unless you have diabetes and for that I am truly sorry.

Located at 37 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.

K x

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Warning: Drool worthy content. The Butchers Club Burger.

Oh my, I am droooooling whilst typing up this post. 

I have been to The Butchers Club Burger a few times now and I can honestly say, for a burger, this does NOT disappoint.

The menu consists of one burger and duck fat fries (there is a secret menu, but I will get onto that in a moment).

Lets get onto the burger shall we?

A juicy, bacon topped, cheesy sensation with a tangy caramelized onion burger-y sauce to boot.

Perfectly accompanied by their signature Duck Fat Fries. Now all I can say about these bad boys is wow! They are crispy, flavoursome and great dipped in some some yellow mustard.

We heard through a few people that they also have a secret menu...

...but it wouldn't be a secret if I told you about it, would it?!

Just ask for the secret menu when you get there. Just don't get there after 9pm as it didn't seem to be available. Although they offered Jack a special double burger to make up for it.

Its such a cool little joint. However, embrace yourself because its always busy. Sign of a bloody good burger right?!

If you like to be naughty every now and again, I urge you to go try this place out. You will not be disappointed.

Its on 2 Landale St, Wan Chai.

K x

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Hong Kong's Secret Ingredient

We had heard of Secret Ingredient through many a grapevine and following some good foodie reviews, we decided that we must try it.

Now the idea of someone preparing your evening meal, placing each ingredient into its own lettered  container and delivering it straight to your door is by any means a good blooming idea!

So last week we ordered the 'SI's Salmon better burger with quinoa salad'. I followed the simple steps as stated on the recipe card (you can either download this from the confirmation email or use the card provided within the bag) and 20 minutes later it was ready and I was definitely raring to eat it! The burger accompanied with the crispy lettuce and crunchy red onions slathered in a tasty sauce infused with lemon and fresh herbs was to die for. The quinoa salad was also a great addition with a very slight citrusy taste, from being cooked in a mixture of water and orange juice to the crunchiness of the pine nuts and cucumber. Mmmmmm!

Its just so easy as most of their meals only require the use of pans and not an oven, which if you live in Hong Kong is frickin' ideal. 

 I can honestly say that it is most definitely worth the money when it comes to the end of a hard working day (for Jack) and for the simple ease of cooking (for me!). Its a great little treat for us every once in a while and I can most certainly say we will be ordering again.

Ok, I am now starving after writing this post. So until next time...

Kx

Go check out their website http://www.secretingredient.com.hk/

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