Gift guide - buying for guys

Well Black Friday has whipped everyone into a bit of a frenzy hasn't it?  We all seem to have forgotten we're British - reserved and respectable; choosing instead to adopt a more manic, crazed state where we elbow, shove and shout to get at whatever item is displaying a generous 10% off for one day only.

Years & Years, Desire

 

 

I am loving this song, I think it's a real summer tune that would sounds amazing in the sunshine.  I recently shared it with my Aussie best mate so she could sample it in the correct setting!

 

I'm really pleased to hear this morning that Years & Years have been shortlisted for the Critics Choice award at the Brits along side another fave of mine, James Bay. Years & Years are certainly one of my tips for 2015... for what ever that's worth! 

Elvive Fibrology

 

Don't you just love how brands make up words as part of their marketing bullshit to sell stuff to us?  What the fuck is Fibrology anyway?? Well it worked, I was suckered in and bought this thickening shampoo from L'Oreal Elvive that promises 'luxurious-looking body & bounce'.

Spiced Pear at Hepworth

My sister and her boyfriend love fine food and a good glass of wine, and as such they eat out quite a bit. This results a steady stream of live reviews on where and where not to go for every possible dining occasion.

Last week was her birthday so when the family arrange to go out for Sunday lunch I knew we wouldn't be heading to local Toby Carvery. Instead she suggested the Spiced Pear at Hepworth which is about half way between Manchester where I live and Wakefield near where she lives.

George Maple - Talk Talk

 

I cannot get enough of this song at the moment, playing on repeat.

Some Kind A Gross

I was bought this Benefit set a while back.  I'd not really used Benefit much before but it's a nice little kit and always nice to be bought something that you can try for new.

Fazenda Manchester

A new restaurant opening in Manchester, that's new! This city is awash with places to eat especially in Spinningfields, an area which is slowly transforming itself into the culinary hub of the city centre. It's possible to travel the world without actually stepping more than a few metres. You can experience anything from high end fine dining to street food for that fast snack on the go.