"By The Sea, Wouldn't That Be Smashing"

Brighton Beach

Brighton Pier

 Last week I went on a day trip to the seaside town Brighton for my sisters birthday and for the first time and really enjoyed It. There was so much to do and with limited time we had a lot to jam pack In to one day and we managed to do It. Firstly we took a walk along the pier to see the popular attractions and arcades, The pier had two fairly big arcades on It filled with your favourite arcades games like the classic 2p machines and who can forget struggle we all go through to win a toy from the claw machine. If you are a person who loves rides then you will enjoy the attractions the pier has to offer as It has rides to cater to everyone from merry go rounds to roller coasters for all those thrill seekers out there, If you are planning to go on multiple rides then I strongly recommend getting the £20 wrist band which will get you on all the rides as many times  as you want.

Here I am wearing a Little Mermaid bow from Hot Topic

 After exploring the pier we went and sat on the beach and with It being a stone beach It wasn't the most comfortable place but It was still nice with the waves splashing against the shore and the smell of seaweed and fish In the air It Is just what you want to see and hear when you go to the seaside.




                                               

The Laines

ChoccyWockyDooDah

 After spending sometime on the beach we decided to get some lunch at Ed's Diner which Is great If you love that 50's American diner feel and this followed with some exploring of what shops Brighton had to offer and we happy find lots good shops like TopShop, H&M at Churchill's Square and many more. We also discovered the Laines which are filled with lots Independent cake shops, Antique shops and the Famous ChoccyWoccyDooDah shop which was filled with many people waiting to go In their cafe and to purchase unique chocolate treats, I recommend you visit you will want to eat It all. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the North Laine which Is filled with Vintage shops and Independent Business's selling art, photos and more I will definitely be blogging about It on my next visit. 


 We left to come back to London at 5pm to come home and after a 2 and a half hour coach journey to Victoria we had to endure  another two journey that would usually take half an hour due to the Tube strike but despite that It was a lovely day and I can't to return.

California Here We Come.

Firstly I will apologise for my absence these past few weeks as I have been away on holiday and visiting family, but I am home now and have lots of things planned to post.

A few weeks ago I spent 8 days In Los Angele's most of It being In the movie capital Hollywood. Overall the trip was everything I could of wanted It to be and I got to see so much.
I also was lucky enough to visit Disneyland during Its 60th anniversary celebrations.
Because I did so much In my 8 days In LA It would be rather difficult to explain It all In one post so I shall be talking about my five favourite places that I visited.


1. Hollywood Blvd 

Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood and Hyland Centre

Hollywood Blvd was the first place I visited on my trip and I recommend you do this first If you go because there Is so much to do and see.It is the home of the Hollywood walk of fame were you can see the names of thousands of Iconic names in Film and It is also the permanent home of the Academy Awards which is held In the Dolby Theatre which I was lucky enough to take a tour of, I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who Is a big fan of film and the ceremony Itself because you get to walk on the stage and learn so much about how the ceremony Is set up and many other things. Hollywood Blvd is also a great place to shop with the Hollywood and Hyland Centre offering a variety of shops from Forever 21, Sephora, Victoria's Secret and Hot Topic and you can get a great View of the Hollywood sign on the first floor balcony. Hollywood Blvd also has lots of museums such as the Hollywood Museum which is filled with movie props from both old and new films and If you are a fan of Marilyn Monroe the museum has an entire floor dedicated to her and Is filled with costumes she wore as well as her own possessions.If you fancy a photo with your favourite pop star or actor then you can visit Madame Tussuad's or the Hollywood Wax Museum which are both quite similar.

2. Warner Bros Studio Tour  

Ellen Studio

The Warner Bros Studio Is located In Burbank and Is the home of the Loony Tunes cartoons, Friends and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. I really enjoyed this tour because I got to learn about how they make films and create the sets as well as seeing some sets for current TV shows. Because the Ellen DeGeneres show was off air I was lucky enough to visit the set and It was such a surreal experience I never ever thought that I would be able to see It so I am very grateful for that. The studio also has a museum which had a floor dedicated to the Batman movies and was filled with props and costumes from the films, the second floor was dedicated to the Harry Potter franchise although most of the film props and the sets are In London they had a nice selection of costumes and props at the tour. Overall I learnt a great deal from this tour about how the movie magic Is bought to life.





3.  Santa Monica Pier 

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Is such a lovely place which a massive sandy beach and a pier with a theme park and arcade on it which makes for a perfect day out In the hot LA sun. If you fancy a bit of retail therapy after sunbathing on the beach you can take a five minute walk from the beach to third street promenade which is filled with lots of different shops and places to eat and entertainment all day long.   




4.  Paramount Studios 

Paramount Studios

The Paramount studios which Is located In Hollywood Is home to classic films such Breakfast At Tiffanie's and  Grease more recently the TV Shows Glee and Dr Phil. Like Warner Bros I got to learn about what goes on behind the scenes and see the sets of current TV shows that are airing. I also got the see the original Paramount gates and the original Bench from the film Forrest Gump Starring Tom Hanks.I strongly recommend this tour to any movie buff.


5. Disneyland 

Disneyland

This list would not be complete without me including Disneyland, although I had been to Disneyland Paris only a couple of weeks earlier It has always been a dream to visit the Original Disneyland because Walt Disney himself created It and walked It's streets. Everything about it was truly Beautiful, the detail In some of the rides was ten times better and the fast pass system also was very good. I had much better character experiences because there was a lot more characters out and people queued in a orderly and polite manner.
The overall atmosphere of Disneyland Is truly magical It really Is the happiest Place on earth and I strongly recommend you visit If you love Disney. I will be talking in more detail about the Disneyland 60th In a later post.

Five Things To Take To Disneyland.

Hello everyone since I am going to Disneyland Paris next week for three days I thought that I would do a post about things that you should take with you. This can be for any Disney park holiday from Disneyland Paris to Walt Disney World so I hope this helps to give you some Ideas.


 1. Disney Attire 

Any Disney trip needs Disney fashion especially for meeting characters e.g If you are a big mickey lover and wear something with him on it will make the experience so much better because it will get his attention, this will mostly happen with any character.
If you don't want to spend lots of money on clothes in the parks because it can be pricey I strongly recommend you buy everything before you go, a great place to get great affordable Disney clothes is Primark; they have a wide range things such as tops, shorts, flip flops, PJ's and more with the prices ranging from £3-£12.
If like me you like vintage or unique hand made pieces then I recommend going to Beyond Retro or Rokit they always have great vintage Disney pieces a lot of the time from the parks.

For unique hand made pieces I recommend you visit GeekLaChic which sells a variety of different clothing pieces as well as  unique one off Disney pieces from dresses to skirts.The Princess skirt In the image above is from them and cost me £20 and Is really good quality and fits the body well. I also recommend KelleysDeli who creates pieces out vintage fabrics. The Tye dyed Minnie shirt in the image above was one her many stunning creations and cost £25 and because It Is long and baggy it is perfect for the hot weather because you can style It with a pair of shorts and will keep you cool because It doesn't stick to the body. If you would like to see style this shirt in a previous post click here.
                                                                           
                                                                                                     
2. Bubble Bath
After a long day in the parks you are going to be feeling tired, achy and If you visit in the summer possibly hot and sweaty so why not cure this with a nice bubble bath using more more than this lovely Mary Poppins bubble bath. This bubble bath can be found In Pound land and has a sweet smell to it. If you are unable to find this bubble bath luckily for you Pound land also has a wide range of different Disney bubbles baths such as Cinderella and to go with it you can get a variety of Disney Sponges and flannels.

If you are staying In a Disney hotel then you will find in your bathroom that you have some bars of soap with Mickey Mouse on.On previous trips to Disneyland Paris I have found mini bottles of Mickey Mouse shampoo also however this might have changed and I do not know what you get in other Disney theme park hotels as I have not been to
them but I am sure you will probably get some Disney themed things.



3. Fujifilm Instax Camera 

If you are a lover of Polaroid style pictures then this is the perfect thing to take. This camera is not quite like a traditional Polaroid camera as its shape is a lot more modern and the images are credit card size but they come out very nice and still have that 90's Polaroid feel to them. The best thing about this camera is that you can get a variety of styled sheets along with original plain white ones, if you want Disney ones then I recommend looking on EBay because they are only available in japan and china but can be shipped. This camera will be perfect  for taking a iconic photo of the Sleeping Beauty castle.
If you do not currently own a Instax camera and would like to get one then visit Amazon were you will be able to get one for just under £60 ; they cost a lot more else where.

4. Disney Bags

 A bag is one of the most important things to take to Disneyland to keep all those theme park necessities together so why not take a Disney bag. If you are on a budget then I recommend going to Primark who currently have a wide range of tote bags with different styles on such as the Ariel one In the Image and they cost between £2-£3. They are  really good quality and can hold quite a bit In them and will definitely fit perfectly in the parks. The second bag In the image Is also from Primark and is a satchel style bag and cost £8.                             
If you are looking for something that Is a bit more pricey then I recommend that you look at the new Vans collection which is filled with different Disney themed shoes, clothes and backpacks you will be sure to find something you love on there.

5. Make up Bag

If you are someone who loves make up then why not take a Disney themed make up bag with you on your trip. The make up bag In the Image Is from Primark whom have a varied amount of pretty and affordable make up bags costing between £3-£4 and have a few Disney ones such as this one, I have also seen Bambi and Minnie Mouse ones.
Because this is quite a big make up bag you could also use it as a wash bag.



I hope that you find this post helpful and If anyone Is planning or going to any of the Disney parks I hope have a magical time. I would to hear what you would take with you on a Disney trip so please feel free to say In the comments.

First Post !

 Photos taken of me in camden

                      
                        Wearing : Flower crown , Plain white tshirt , black wooly cardigan , long pink skirt , white                              lacy socks. - All from primark and mostly all recent buys so if you fancy any of these                                   do pay a visit because they have some great spring and summer buys if you are  looking                         to   shop on a budget.
                        The shoes are Dr marten brogue style I believe , i got them when i went to New York   and                          they cost me 90 dollars, in Uk they cost roughly between 70-90 pounds depending on were                          you buy them from.



                         Here are the prices i paid for some of the things i am wearing if you are interested in finding                           these things yourself.

                           Flower crown £2.50
                           Plain white shirt  £3.00
                           Black wooly cardigan £10 (roughly)
                           Long pink skirt £10
                           White lacy socks £1.50
                            Sun glasses (ebay) £1.99