Ground Zero

9/11

Hello lovelies, I hope your week is going well and everything is peachy. My last post on travel was about my trip to New York City! I had loads of fun and if you haven't read it then I suggest that you go do that. While I was strutting the streets of NYC I visited the memorial site for the World Trade Centre. If you've never heard of it then firstly slap yourself on your hand, and secondly I will give you a back story. 
Not my photo.

On September 11, 2001 a few planes were hijacked by Al-Qaeda in the United States. One plane flew into the Pentagon, the second plane crashed (believed to be headed for the White House), and two other planes were flown into the Twin Towers or World Trade Centre. As you can imagine this was a horrible day not only for the United States, but also for many other countries. Approximately 3000 souls were killed on that tragic day. People of all walks of life, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters. Not only civilians lost their lives, so did the brave Firefighters, Police Officers, Paramedics and unknown heroes that spent their lives saving others from the inferno of hell. They will forever be heroes in my book. 

New Towers under construction.

When I discovered that we were going to Ground Zero I was thrilled beyond belief. I was six or seven during 9/11 and I remember it clear as day. I had always wanted to see the remnants of that tragic day, and honour those lives that were lost. The day that we decided to go and visit was the only day on the trip that was overcast. Sullen clouds hung from the sky, perfect for such a somber moment.


 When you first walk in there is a registration area that has photos of the World Trade Centre before the attacks, and afterwards. Then you are sent outside down a long fenced corridor beyond of which there is construction on the new towers. 




When you first make it into the memorial site there are trees and cute little gardens dotting the site. As you walk farther in you see two memorial pools, that were the Twin Towers bases. Along each pool they have memorialised each person that was killed in the Pentagon, during the plane crash, and at both Towers. 


Mourners placed flowers amongst dozens of names.


It was really something to see and experience. You would think because your in the middle of New York City that noise would be everywhere, but all you could hear was the hum of the pools. Visiting Ground Zero and paying my respects to all those souls was my favourite part of my trip to New York City. All lives are important, and no one has the right to decide who lives or dies. Until my next post, stay safe! 







Girls Night Out Makeup and Hair!

beauty
Hello ladies, I hope your week is going well so far. Todays blog post is inspired recent social events going on in my life. We all have those Friday and Saturday nights where we have an amazing 'Girls Night' with our friends. Sometimes you just want to chill out and have a Gossip Girl marathon (Chuck and Blair forever) while you consume junk food until four in the morning. Most of the times I like to go out and get all dressed up, and have a grand old time. With that being said its always difficult to decide how I am going to do my make up and hair. I thought I'd help all you ladies out who share this problem with me. Below I share my go-to makeup look and hairstyle perfect for any Girls Night Out! 
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Makeup 
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I created a subtle grey smokey eye with a nude lip, perfect for your exciting night out (Video tutorial below)


Makeup Used:
Foundation: Rimmel Wake Me Up in Ivory
Concealer: Rimmel Wake Me Up in Very Fair
Eyeshadow: Urban Decays The Naked Two Palette
Brows: Urban Decays The Naked Basics Palette
Mascara: The Great Lash Loads of Lashes in Very Black
Bronzer: NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny
Highlighter: The Body Shop Highlighting Baubles
Lipstick: The Kate Lipstick in 105
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Hairstyle
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I paired that makeup look with a quick and easy braided side bun, guaranteed to keep your hair out of your face while you dance the night away.


I just think this is perfect and easy for a night out. When your dancing and having fun you don't want to be worrying about whether or not your hair is going to fall out. This messy braided updo is fun, easy and stylish.
How to Create

 1. Section two parts of hair closes to your face.

2. With each section you want to section it into three and braid to the ends of your hair.

3. Pin each braid to the back of your head so it looks like a backwards headband.

4. Take your remaining hair and gather it to one side of your head.
5. Braid the section of hair you just created.

6. Take the braid you just created and twirl it on itself to create a low side bun.

7. Secure with an elastic or bobby pins. 


  Your hair style and makeup look are done for your fun Girls Night Out! If you want a more in depth tutorial then check out my Youtube video below! Have an amazing time  hanging out with your girls, talk to you later!  


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