Huge Autumn/Winter Collective Haul!

Happy Holidays everybody!
I hope you've enjoyed your time off (if you got any), celebrated and ate to your heart's content - I know I did! I took a week out from blogging to enjoy some quality time with my family and with food, but now I'm back - and with a massive haul for you all!
I did not buy everything in one go, the purchases began at the start of November and went on to just before Christmas but I put them all together and thought I'd show you everything!
Everything on this haul is brand new to me (except one item) and I would highly recommend all of it!

Fashion

- Most of these items were bought in Autumn so it's a bit too cold for a few of them now! Nevertheless, I still wear them. My hoody in particular is the comfiest item of clothing I own and I have it on all the time!

New Look Oxblood Bag

New Look Patent Brogues
New Look Leather Look Trousers
Hollister Crop Top in Navy Blue
Hollister Fluffy Jacket in Grey
Monki Fluffy Jumper
Zara leather jacket
Asos Boots
Victoria's Secret Pink Top and Leggings
Victoria's Secret PJs

Beauty

- As you can see, I went a little bit mad on the nail polish front, I discovered Essie Nail polish recently and just had to buy all the colours!

Essie Nail Polish in Style Cartel (blue)
Essie Nail Polish in Bahama Mama (purple)
Essie Nail Polish in Partner in Crime (brown)

Essie Nail Polish duo in Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (navy blue and silver glitter)

Essie Nail Polish 3 in 1 care coat
Essie Nail Polish in Dressed to Kilt (red)
Essie Nail Polish in Take It Outside (taupe)
Essie Nail Polish in A Cut Above (pink glitter)

MAC lipstick in Creme Cup (repurchase) (pale pink cremesheen)

MAC lipstick in Peach Blossom (peachy nude cremesheen)
MAC lipliner in Subculture (dark nude) 
Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick in Glastonberry (berry red)

Home

- Just my standard candle and books haul with a mug thrown in because it was too cute to resist!

Yankee Candle - Fireside Treats - I used this for November, the smell of burning marshmallows is incredible
Yankee Candle - Christmas Eve - my all time favourite Christmas candle

Disney Mug- Little Mermaid
Lonely Planet Prague Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Best of 2015 Travel
Girl Online - Zoe Sugg
Paperchase Notebook (which I'm using for blogging!)

- See you all in 2015!
CJ x

PRAGUE Travel Diary

Dobry den! 
Hello everybody, I'm really excited to write this post. I got back from a little city break yesterday, and I just couldn't wait to write it!
I took my boyfriend Ben to Prague in the Czech Republic for his 21st birthday and we both absolutely loved it there. Prague is one of those cities that has really boomed in recent years, especially for tourism. It is considered as the number 1 destination in the world for Stag Dos, but in all honesty, Prague is a city for anyone! We saw one group of 'lads' there and that was it (there were just being a pain in an Irish bar somewhere). There were a lot of couples, mothers and daughters, friends on shopping breaks and everyone in between!

Monday

Hotel Lobby

We landed late Monday afternoon and checked into the hotel straight away, and went out to a traditional Czech restaurant after about an hour. La Republica was such a warm and welcoming restaurant, we were instantly convinced that the Czechs have a shot before their evening meals, so, when in Prague ... Czech food is SO GOOD! But not good for you, it's a cardiologists nightmare, all meat and dumplings but it makes good comfort food.

Tuesday

Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock

Old Town Square and Tyn Church

Trdelik? It's soooo good!

View of the castle from the top of the tower

Close up of the castle from the tower

Christmas Markets from above

Rooftops of Prague are picturesque

The Astronomical Clock

The colours of the buildings are amazing

The Dancing House

A view of the Castle from the River

Prague's answer to Paris' Love Locks Bridge

Hard Rock Cafe

How beautiful is the square at night?!

After a few too many drinks and a lie in, we set out to explore the city. This started with a walk to the wonderful Old Town Square. This sight is actually breathtaking, as soon as you weave your way from the tight alleyways into the grand open space, you feel like you've been transported into a fairytale. We spent the afternoon mooching around the square, admiring Tyn Church and the Astronomical Clock, browsing the Christmas markets and we even went up the Clock Tower to admire the glorious skyline of the city. We then went for a walk down the river to look at the Dancing House (one of Prague's more famous recent structures), the National Theatre and look at the Castle from this side of the river. We headed to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner as it was Ben's birthday, and I don't think Hard Rock tends to disappoint. Beware though, the Local Legendary Burger is SPICY in Prague! Cocktails and Hard Rock shop ended the night.

Wednesday

Charles Bridge

Conquering the walk up to the castle

On top of the world

Starbucks with a view

Castle gates

St Vitus' Cathedral inside the Castle grounds!

Palladium Shopping centre

Wednesday started with a walk across the Charles Bridge to go and wander around the streets of the Lesser Town. We headed up the hill to Prague Castle and roamed around the grounds and in St Vitus Cathedral. I can't believe Prague Castle is one of the oldest in the world! It's incredible to think that parts of it are over 1000 years old! We had a late lunch in an underground cafe in Lesser Town (which I forgot to take pictures of). We then headed to the Palladium shopping centre right next to our hotel, which is FIVE floors by the way and has over 200 shops! Wednesday night was very chilled as I wasn't well so we went across the street for Asian food and then stayed in watching youtube videos.

Thursday

Statue in the Jewish Quarter

Bed Bar

What we lacked on Wednesday, we certainly made up for on Thursday! We started the day by taking a tour around the Jewish Museum, the Old Jewish Cemetery and some of the synagogues, this was so interesting, I knew of Prague's Jewish history but not to this extent, definitely worth a visit! We then walked all the way across the city to Wensceslas  Square to get a view of the Good King himself and the National Museum, and also to see the busier side of Prague. We then had a few too many drinks at lunchtime and took a few spontaneous visits on our way back to the hotel. This included Prague's Sex Toy Museum, which is a much better experience when you're under the influence, we also did a bit too much souvenir shopping and ended up spending a fortune! Dinner that night was at one of Old Town Square's overpriced but scenic outdoor restaurants (there were heaters and blankets, don't worry!) Later we headed to a few of Prague's best bars including Caffrey's Irish Pub (which had sky sports AND live music - what more could you ask for?) and Bed bar. This bar is absolutely incredible and a must-do when in Prague. It's basically like stepping into a dream, it's a bar full of beds and pillows instead of bar stools and provides such a dreamy atmosphere for cocktails.

And then we got on a plane and came home on Friday afternoon! After having one of the best airport experiences ever. Prague was such an amazing experience and definitely worth a visit if you fancy being transported into an Eastern European Fairy Tale. Actually, Sleeping Beauty's castle was based on Tyn Church in Prague so it really is the setting for a fairy tale! We used Lonely Planet's 2014 guide to Prague to help us plan our trip and it definitely gave us some helpful tips and insight. The localers were lovely too!
I hope you enjoyed all 50 of my photos from Prague! Let me know if you've been or would like to go! Prague, you were incredible.
CJ x