Around The World Review *

Amy and I met up on Friday night for a girly catch up. We decided to go for dinner at Around The World in Liverpool One (attached to Bierkeller). This was the first time I had been in, and I was so pleased when I walked in to see that it had a relaxed atmosphere. I don't particularly like restaurants that I don't feel at home in. It had dim lighting which I love for dinner and cocktails, although not to great for pictures, and I absolutely loved the laid back interior.

(photo credit: Around The World)

Shortly after being seated at our table, the waitress brought over some water for the table. Which I think is a nice little touch, I don't know about you but I love having water during my meal. 

I also liked the layout of the menu, short and sweet. I can't be the only one who hates reading a novel to decide what I want to eat. I found the destination stamps really cute, and loved the clipboard. It truly is the smallest things that draw me in.

After an intense decision making process, I finally decided on a Long Island Iced Tea, one of my favourite cocktails. I really enjoyed reading the history on all the cocktails, located below each title.
I left ATW with some knowledge on cocktails, I love knowing that a Long Island Iced Tea was first created in 1972.

Also, £6.45 - bargain!

By far the most beautiful Long Island Icead Tea's I have ever had.

On to the most important part...the food! Hunters chicken is one of my all time favourite dishes. But I can be very fussy with my chicken, my bacon and even the barbecue sauce. But the chef did not disappoint. The chicken was delicious, the bacon was cooked to perfection and the bbq sauce was just right, not to strong, which usually ruins the whole dish. Coleslaw on the side...well that's the way to my heart.

The only thing that was slightly irritating, was the fact that we felt as though we were shouting at each other because of the music. But I can't really fault them on that either, the music was great! We caught the last half an hour of an excellent live singer. Then they played their own music, it really kept to the feel of the restaurant.

It is so nice to write a positive review on hospitality after such a negative one on Zizzi. Around The World have given me so many reasons to return and to recommend them to every one who will listen.

They'll be seeing me real soon.

Love, Han-xo

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Zizzi Italian Review *

"The heart of hospitality is about

creating space for someone to feel

seen and heard and loved.  It's about 

declaring your table a safe zone, a place

of warmth and nourishment"

Yesterday started off great! A friend and I decided to go and see Deadpool, well more like I was dying to see it so my friend had to see it twice. Being on a high from such a thrilling movie, we decided to go and get a bite to eat in Liverpool one. Zizzi Italian. How can you go wrong with Italian food right? 

We were told there would be a 5-10 minute wait, which I hate when I can see empty tables, but they redeemed their selves by showing us to our table within just 2 minutes. After sitting us down it took them 15 minutes to come over and ask us what we would like to eat and drink. I ordered a glass of  wine, a glass of water and spaghetti bolognese, my friend ordered a glass of amaretto and coke and spaghetti bolognese, then garlic bread for the table. 

I took a sip of my wine, and it was way to warm. Even for house wine. It was although my glass of wine had been sitting in front of the pizza oven. Safe to say I didn't drink anymore of that, I kept to my water. So that was just under £6, wasted.

The food followed shortly after. The waitress asked me if I would like some parmesan cheese, I replied with a yes, and then my friend replied with a no when asked. The waitress did not return with my parmesan. The garlic bread with cheese was nice, hot. But turned cold pretty quickly. The spaghetti was not soft in the slightest, my bolognese sauce was tasteless, and you could fit all the meat in the dish on to a teaspoon. I would have had a better spaghetti bolognese ready meal from Tesco. My friend and I both decided that we could not finish the food. We put our knife and fork side by side on the dish, with the napkin layed over it, and pushed it slightly to the side. Every indication that we had finished. 

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20 minutes later, "are you finished girls". The woman picked up our plates and walked away without asking if we would like anything else. If we haven't ordered anything else then we must be finished right? You'd think. We were sitting there for a further 10 minutes until the woman asked if we would like the bill. I am usually a good tipper, but I didn't leave a penny over the total. My only tip for that place is get better hospitality. 

We honestly could have gotten up and walked out of there and they wouldn't have noticed. 

It isn't a huge restaurant, and there were roughly 9 members of staff. I expected a lot more.

This was not a great first impression, and I will not be returning again. When people ask me what Zizzi is like, my answer will be  "appalling".

Love, Han-xo

Dr Beckmann Stain Devils *

A couple of months ago I received a box of three Dr Beckmann

stain removing products. I don't usually do this kind of review but

I thought it would be a great post to do because I'm sure I'm not

the only person who has accidentally stained their favourite clothes

and just haven't been able to get it out.

 In the box where three bottles, which were each individually 

designed to handle different stains. I wanted to test all three bottles,

so my nan very kindly allowed me to use one of her white t-shirts to

create three stains. And luckily all three of the stain removers worked,

because my nan wears that t-shirt alot.

So the first stain was made with cooking oil;

                                             

                                            

The second stain was made with Beetroot;

The third stain was made with pencil;

The great thing about the Dr Beckmann products is that if you
have a small stain on your clothing and you are out and about,
you could simply pop into a toilet and within minutes your clothing
will be restored back to its former glory.

I will certainly be buying more! So will my nan.

Love, Hannah.xo

Sheer Cover Studio; Make It Mineral challenge *

A couple of weeks ago I was given the fantastic opportunity

to take part in the Sheer Cover Studio blogger challenge. And

after some technical difficulties, I finally have the chance to

review the make up.

So, the blogging challenge. I had to give up all of my everyday

makeup products and use Sheer Cover Studio for one week to

see if I am a mineral makeup convert. I was allowed to use eyebrow

pallets and pencils, and any other products that Sheer Cover Studio

could not offer. 

I was very excited when I received this package!

An step by step guide was also included.

Sun-kissed Bronzing Minerals

Conceal and Brighten Trio

Perfect Shade Mineral Foundation

Lengthening Mascara

Lash Extending Fibers

I was pleasantly surprised to find this fab

gift with the makeup!

Before

After

(Didn't have my eyebrow pencil at this time)

Have Sheer Cover Studio secured me as a 

mineral makeup convert? YES!

Usually I am not a make up kind of girl, when I 

wear make up, and it looks good, that's because 

I have had it done by somebody else. I usually 

find it time consuming, and it NEVER hides my spots.

But I will definitely be using Sheer Cover Studio

for now on. Not only has it managed to hide my spots

and the horrible colour under my eyes, it has made 

me feel a lot more confident in my self. For the first

time in my life, I look forward to getting up early

to put my make up on. Plus it is so easy to apply,

not time consuming what so ever.

Seriously, Sheer Cover Studio is incredible, totally

worth the money. I will certainly be buying it when

this runs out.

You can buy it here.

What did you think? Will you

be using Sheer Cover Studio?

Love, Hannah.xo