Recently me and my partner went on a short break away.
We travelled to Birmingham, which is the second largest city in the UK and is situated in the West Midlands. It took us around three hours to drive there from London and on the way I snapped a couple of selfies.
I used the Tanya Burr eye glitter in the shade Champagne Sparkle and pictures just don’t do it justice. It’s absolutely gorgeous and one of my favourite makeup items at the moment.
I also painted my nails in the car, using Tanya Burr’s glitter nail polish in the shade Glitters and Gold.
Instead of driving straight to our hotel, we stopped off ten minutes away from the city centre. Having seen Eis Cafe mentioned online, we knew that we had to try their famous loco shakes and desserts.
Eis Cafe has a shabby, mismatched look with furniture that has a second hand feel. I like that it has character and originality, rather than being too sleek.
Dessert wise we opted for the warm chocolate muffin with apple crumble ice cream, which was a good choice. The muffin was delicious and the ice cream added a tart edge.
We also ordered a chocolate fudge loco shake which is the same as a freakshake.
For a place that’s famous for its loco shakes, it was just okay. It looked amazing, but the milkshake itself tasted like a malted chocolate drink and there was a tonne of cream to get through before we could even reach the milkshake.
Full up after our sweet treats, we drove into the city centre to check into our hotel. We stayed at the Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre.
A cross between a hotel and an apartment, I’d definitely stay there again. It cost the same as a hotel, but had a kitchenette for cooking, more space and a great central location.
Bags unpacked we decided the hit the shops, starting at the unusual and modern looking Bullring shopping centre. With shops such as Selfridges and a huge Debenhams, we did loads more Christmas shopping!
Some photos outside the Bullring shopping centre and next to St Martin in the Bull Ring Church.
And a selfie with the bull statue itself.
We then wandered around the independent shops in the Custard Factory shopping area. The shops are in the old Custard Factory building, which used to make Bird’s Custard.
It felt like we’d left the city as it was set on such a small, quaint street.
We discovered street art near the Custard Factory.
Before walking back to the main shopping area to see the Christmas Markets.
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest German Christmas Market outside of Germany and Austria.
We browsed the stalls and ate sauerkraut and fried potatoes.
Delicious and a welcome change from all the sweet food we’d eaten that day.
We also had freshly made cheesy garlic bread from one of the stalls. The queue was huge, but it was well worth the wait and by far the best garlic bread we’ve tried.
We then walked along, taking in the Christmas lights.
Before watching live music at the busier part of the market.
We admired the big wheel.
Took a photo of us at the market.
Before heading back to our hotel and ordering in pizza. Relaxed and ready for day two.
That Glitters and Gold polish is so pretty!
But oh my gosh, that milkshake with the brownie and marshmallow on top?!!! 😮
The streets look so festive – thanks for sharing the photos!
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It’s really pretty. I really like all the Tanya Burr bits I got in the calendar☺ Haha I know it’s crazy!
The streets were very festive. It definitely got me in the Christmas spirit😊 x
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love your eye look and your nails ! so pretty and festive !
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Aaw thank you☺ x
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These pictures are lovely,all the foods and festivities ….thank you for sharing😄😍
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Aaw thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it☺ x
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Great photos. The food looked really yummy, and your eye makeup was so pretty. Love that glitter eyeshadow, it really suits you! 🙂 x
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Aaw thank you. We ate lots of lovely food☺ Aaw thank you. It’s such a nice glitter eyeshadow, I’ve been wearing it loads😊 xx
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You’re welcome 🙂 I love how pigmented it looks! xx
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It’s really pigmented. It applies and lasts so well☺ x
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The gold shadow is to die for, you’re looking so pretty as usual! I love that dress you were wearing in front of the tree, is that a turtleneck one? The pictures are so great, I love being able to see areas that I don’t have the opportunity to see on my own so living vicariously through blogs is awesome! Thanksfor taking us along!
xo, JJ
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Aaw thank you lovely!😊 it is a turtleneck style dress. It’s so comfortable to wear☺ Aaw thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I enjoy seeing the places you go xx
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I love seeing all your pictures and road trip photos! That Tanya Burr eye shadow is flippin’ gorgeous! I can see why you like it so much xx
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Aaw thanks hun. I’m glad you enjoyed it☺ It’s so nice. It builds up so well and so pigmented😊 xx
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Is it available to buy or was it exclusive to the advent calendar? x
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The eye glitters are only in the calendar, so I’m glad I got it😊 x
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Maybe she’ll release them at some point if they prove to be a hit in the calendars 😃
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Yes I think she’s bringing out more makeup items next year😊 x
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Lovely photos! I’m craving that milkshake right now, haha. ❤
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Aaw thank you😊 Haha xx
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Oh my god! Your make-up! And your nails! You are rocking it lady! I love that gold it looks amazing on you. And that shake looks heavenly decadent. I am now officially hungry. 🙂 I can;t wait to read more about your trip. It looks like it was so much fun! ❤
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Aaw thank you lovely😊 I really love the eyeshadow☺ We had a really great time. I’ll be posting more about it tomorrow😊 xx
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it looks amazing on you! I am so glad! I can not wait to read it! ❤
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lovely start to your holiday dannijane! just a walk and smelling all those yummy foods are enough! thank you so much for sharing your photos, very lovely.
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It was a lovely start. Just taking in the shops and Christmas markets☺ Glad you enjoyed seeing my photos xx
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i loved the shots especially of the twinkly lights, my favourite mood lifter!
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Mine too. Something about pretty lights instantly makes everything more beautiful and festive x
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i know what you mean, i have fairy lights in my bedroom just along the French windows and against the white curtains they look so pretty
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I’d like to get some for my room. They just make a room look cosier x
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you should and then hang little photos along the lights and you can look up and see your favourite memories
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That’s a lovely idea. I have some bare walls around my bed so I could do that☺ x
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sounds really nice and yes very romantic too
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