How do you book?

With family and friends living all over the UK, from time to time the mister and I have to book hotels to stay in when attending events - weddings, funerals, christenings and birthday parties to name a few. I prefer to stay in hotels rather than with relatives (assuming they are not offended) so that we get some peace and quiet and time to relax before heading out. Infact as you read this, I will have just been to a family wedding, staying in the hotel shown below.

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One site I always use for booking hotels is Booking.com a site you might recall from those controversial adverts which got people in a bit of a spin 'Booking dot yes'. Infact, looking at my account, I have used it no less than 8 times this year and it is a site that lists over 800,000 different hotels form all over the world, and you are able to make bookings via the site. Unlike booking directly with a hotel though, you can read unbiased reviews from previous guests before you decide to stay, and will be able to cancel your booking for no fee if you change your mind. There are hotels on the site that cater for every budget, from luxury hotels through to cheap hostels, and there are also new hotels being added every day.

Booking.com is a completely online company, with no high street stores. Like most online companies, they like to keep their interaction with customers online as well – meaning that finding a way to get help from customer services by phone can sometimes be quite difficult. Well not anymore with this solution, using sites such as contact number give you that phone number you need so you’ll be able to get in touch straight away.  I often find that I need to make one or two changes at the last minute, such as adding an extra day or night to my stay, requesting a late check out or if we have been delayed due to traffic, train cancellation or even a flight delay, I want the opportunity to let someone know in advance, rather than arrived all flustered, annoyed and unprepared. I also think it is a courteous too.

However you book those few days, weeks or long weekends away, that one telephone number could be the one stress you don't need!

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Sleek Rock Out Collection #SLEEKROCKSTARS

The new Rockstars collection from Sleek Makeup is the perfect festive makeup edition! It has everything you need from a stunning sparkly eyeshadow palette, a gorgeous strobing cream to a striking lipstick! Rock Out is a limited edition collection, so if you want it, then run to Superdrug right now and purchase it all. 

I am a huge fan of Sleek makeup and they have featured numerous times on my blog, everytime a new collection comes out I am wowed by it, so don't be too shocked that this one has totally wowed me. There are two parts to this collection Rock Out and Shine Bright, the latter will appear in another post, so look out for it because it is just as beautiful as this one! So here’s what’s in the collection:

I-LUST PALETTE IN HIDDEN GEMS £7.49

This palette is just absolutely stunning and if you are a fan of shimmer shadows, then this is the palette for you! Hidden Gems contains six gorgeous shades which have amazing pigmentation and colour payoff with an intense shimmer finish. 

These shades are bold enough to wear on their own or you can make a real statement by adding a bit of sparkle for a festive finish. Shown below, each shade is shown after one rub scross the pot so you can see just how much colour you get!  Shades such as Ruby Tuesday and Emerald City really standing out!

STROBING SOUFFLE-SMOKY-QUARTZ £7

If you love highlighting and strobing, then Sleek have a treat for you with this Strobing Souffle. With a bouncy texture that makes this so easy to apply, you can build it onto your skin to create your desired glow. 

The translucent gold shade just melts onto your skin giving you a luminous glow that stays in place throughout the day. You can apply using just your finger or with a small brush.

LIP VIP LIPSTICK IN SUPERSTAR £5.50

One product I do adore from Sleek at their Lip VIP lipsticks and to see a new one within this range is really exciting. Differing slightly due to the 3D design on th bullet, the colour payoff and pigmentation is just as amazing. . Autumn and Winter for me is all about the darker lip and I absolutely do love berry and purple toned lipsticks. Superstar has a moisturising formula doesn’t dry out your lips and the iridescent pearl flecks leave a dazzling metallic finish.

The Rockstars collection is available now on the Superdrug website and keep a look out for the second part of the collection which is coming soon.

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