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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

AD|When it comes to watching television, Netflix has always been my go-to place. A brilliant way of finding new programmes and series to watch, as well as finding films to watch, wherever you are in the world. Imagine sitting down, watching your favourite Netflix series on a huge 4K LED TV, Panasonic have some great ones. Isn't that the dream?! Perfect for having that big screen cinema in the comfort of your home, without having someone behind you munching their popcorn too loudly! 

I'm always being recommended things to watch by my friends, and it's great that many TV Series have all the episodes uploaded, so you don't have to wait a dreaded long week for the newest episode to come out! I wanted to share some of my favourite Netflix series that I've already watched, currently watching and would like to watch.

Netflix Series

Previously, I've already watched a number of Netflix Series, that I would highly recommend. Firstly Suits; an American legal drama series set at a fictional law firm in New York City. The series follows college dropout Mike Ross, who works as a law associate for Harvey Spector, despite never going to law school.

Prison Break, one of the best things I have ever watched in my life. An American serial drama revolves around two brothers, Michael and Lincoln. One has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, and the other who creates elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison. This series is simply mind-blowing, it has you hooked from the very first episode and one of my favourite televisions shows that I could re-watch over and over again.

A series that I have just completed is Power. An American crime drama set in New York, following the story of James St. Patrick aka Ghost. A man balancing his two lives of living as a successful nightclub owner and a ruthless drug-dealer. The show presents a glamorised view of a successful drug dealer as well as featuring themes of sex, violence, crimes, money, drugs and loyalty. 

Netflix Series

Currently I'm watching Making A Murderer. This series is very gripping and I've been non-stop watching. I'm fully obsessed. Making a Murderer is an American documentary television series, exploring the story of a man named Steven Avery. The series shares Stevens story after he served 18 years in prison for the wrongful conviction of sexual assault and attempted murder. 

Secondly NARCOS; an American crime drama series depicting the rise of the drugs trade in Colombia in the 1980s, based on the story of Pablo Escobar, who became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine. It shares his story of an established black marketeer in Medellín, who found riches through moving trucks worth of illegal goods into Colombia during a time when this was strictly forbidden.

Netflix Series

Once I've finished my current series on Netflix, I want to begin watching the ever so hyped up 13 Reasons Why and Stranger Things. There has been a lot of talk about these two Netflix series and I can't wait to get started on them. All I've heard is good things! 

13 Reasons Why; an American teen drama The series revolving around Clay Jensen, and his deceased friend Hannah Baker, who has committed suicide after failing to cope with the culture, gossip, and lack of support from her friends and her school. A box of tapes recorded by Hannah before her death detail thirteen reasons why she ended her life. Stranger Things; an American science fiction-horror series focuses on the investigation into the disappearance of a young boy amid supernatural events occurring around the fictional town of Hawkins in Indiana.

What have you been watching on Netflix recently? What series would you recommend?
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AD - GIFTED | Wild & Game; a company founded by Steven Frampton and Michael Cannon at the end of 2017, with the aim of turning the UK into a nation of game lovers. Wild and Games product range is growing steadily. It currently includes sausage rolls, pasties, pies and sausages, with the new additions of game pâtés which I was kindly sent to try and review. 

The new products to the range include a Grouse, Brandy and Herb Pâté*, and Pheasant, Pistachio and Port Pâté*.

Wild & Game Pâtés

 “Our mission is to make game popular on British dinner tables all year round. It’s low-fat and readily available, so it deserves to be used more widely. At Wild and Game we have a focus on traditional dishes that people already love, so pâté seemed a perfect addition to our range."

Pheasant, Pistachio & Port Pâté
 Pheasant, Pistachio & Port Pâté*

This pâté was probably my favourite of the two I was kindly sent. Pheasant has a mild taste, not too overpowering, working with pistachios is a great flavour combination. Pistachio nuts have such a distinctive flavour, so rich and nutty, I really liked that they gave a coarse, crunchy texture to the pâté. Finished off with a rich and gloriously sharp, fruity taste of port to round of the taste.

Grouse, Brandy & Herb Pâté
Grouse, Brandy & Herb Pâté*

This pâté had a distinct gamey taste. I had never tried Grouse before, so this was definitely a new thing for me. This pâté had a much smoother consistency and texture, compared to the Pheasant Pâté. The herbs; Parsley, Thyme and Marjoram really complement the dish and bring all the flavours together nicely.

These pâtés would be brilliant for all different types of culinary occasions; from packed lunch boxes to picnics to dinner parties and maybe even on your Christmas Dinner menu. I found the packaging to be very smart and practical, your pâtés will stay fresh and moist with its resealable lid, so definitely no worries about it going hard or stale. A great invention for sure!

Have you heard of Wild & Game? What Pâtés do you enjoy?
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AD - GIFTED | "MAGIC Body Fashion was one of the first companies to introduce Shapewear and problem solving bras and accessories. In the late eighties the idea was born from the “volume shoulder pad” trend in fashion which resulted in the first step of creating a body shaping product line. Due to this heritage, MAGIC owns the expertise of creating a product range with a great fit and that is all about comfort."

When it comes to lingerie and underwear, it can be hard to find pieces that are comfortable, supportive, practical and affordable. This is where MAGIC Body Fashion come into play. The company slogan; “for women by women” is deliberately chosen as the styling, development, and fit is entirely developed by women. MAGIC Body Fashion have a whole host of different solutions for lots of underwear ideas from shapewear through to nipple covers, a great variety of items for every occasion.

Ultimate Comfort Bra with MAGIC Body Fashion
Ultimate Comfort Bra with MAGIC Body Fashion

 I was kindly sent the MAGIC Comfort Bra in Black*, and if you're looking for something with a high level of comfort and support, without the awful underwires and thin straps digging into the shoulders, this is the bra of dreams! The special inlays in the cups create natural curves to the chest and an attractive bust line boost. It hugs your body nicely, with such a flattering fit - a perfect bra for everyday wear. Made from a very stretchy material, and features thick shoulder straps, it just feels like you have nothing on at all! 

Ultimate Comfort Bra with MAGIC Body Fashion

This comfortable bra is a great everyday piece as you can wear with any outfit, t-shirts, baggy jumpers, perfect for any occasion. The Ultimate Comfort Bra from MAGIC Body Fashion is also ideal for using a the gym or taking part in any sport, as it gives such a high level of comfort, feels secure on the body and most importantly gives you the support required for day-to-day activities. A big thumbs up from me!

RRP £20.00
Available in Black, White, Latte and Chocolate
Sizes S - XXL
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Pasta Evangelists; a small London based team delivering some of the best pasta in the UK to homes across the country, as well as beautiful sauces & garnishes sourced from Italy. A great one-off or subscription service, inviting you to prepare a luxurious 5* pasta dish in your own home in just 5 minutes! 

"We believe fresh is best. Our founder, Alessandro, hails from Genova in the Italian region of Liguria, and was disappointed with the fresh pasta available in the UK, machine-made & a world away from the pasta of his youth, handmade by his nonna. And so Pasta Evangelists was born to bring fresh, artisanal pasta of Italian quality to homes across the UK."

Pasta Evangelists Gnocchi and Ragu

I recently discovered Pasta Evangelists via a Facebook Ad, and browsed through their website. They offer both One-Off delivery or they have a Pasta Subscription box that you can opt in for. I'm such a pasta lover, so this is a great way to try new dishes and flavour combinations! Pasta Evangelists deliver the fresh pasta, sauces & garnishes in insulated packaging alongside chilled ice packs, so if you’re not home for delivery, your food will stay cool and fresh until you’re back. Amazing, right?! Artisanal, five-star pasta dishes in minutes with our simple recipe cards. Alternatively, freeze your dish for up to two months and prepare it later.

Pasta Evangelists have such a range of pasta dishes that get changed every week, so there is always something new and exciting to try, great for meat eaters and vegetarians, as well as those who follow a gluten-free diet! From the weekly menu of fresh pasta recipes, I picked out the Gnocchi Tricolore with Slow-Cooked Beef Ragù, costing £7.95 a portion and using the finest seasonal ingredients and produce from Italy.

 "Our chefs carefully brown pieces of marbled beef until they take on a deep, burnished hue. This is where all the flavour is. We then slowly braise our caramelised beef with red wine, onions & tomatoes to make the meat as tender and flavourful as possible. This very special ragù is served with handmade gnocchi tricolore, a beautiful mixture of white, green and red dumplings."

Pasta Evangelists Gnocchi and Ragu
Pasta Evangelists Gnocchi and Ragu

The Gnocchi Tricolore with Slow-Cooked Beef Ragù was a pasta lovers dream. An indulgent dish containing some incredible flavours and produce from Italy, I was truly happy with the choice I had made! The dish contained Gnocchi, an Italian favourite that I had only previously tried once when I went to Milan a few years ago, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Such soft, small dumplings that simply melted in the mouth, nothing too stodgy or heavy which was perfect!

The Slow-Cooked Beef Ragù was to die for. The caramelised beef was so flavoursome and tender, if you ask me it was cooked to perfection! Combined with red wine, onions and tomatoes, this gave the ragù such a deep and authentic flavour that really showcased to me real Italian cuisine with such high-quality, seasonal produce. Topped off with the rich and creamy Parmesan cheese, simply bring all the flavours of the dish together for the perfect Italian feast!

Have you heard of Pasta Evangelists before? What are your favourite pasta dishes?

Check out some of my previous pasta recipes!
Super Smoky Bacon & Spicy Tomato Pesto Penne
Super Speedy Vegetarian Tagliatelle
A Teatime Mac n Cheese with Batchelors
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When it comes to makeup, my one true love is definitely Mascara. Mascara has a number of benefits, these include instantly adding thickness, length, and a wash colour to the lashes. This therefore draws more attention to the eyes as they are one of the main focal points to the face, creates definition and makes them appear more prominent. Simply perfect for those natural or 'no makeup makeup days', as a coat or two of mascara is quick and easy way to make your eyes pop!

You may already have seen a previous mascara review I published a while ago, where I reviewed the hyped up BADgal Bang Mascara from Benefit. But today, I'm introducing and sharing my thoughts with you on my complete holy grail mascara - Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara. I've gone through numerous tubes of this, it's been my dream mascara for years, and when I want long, defined lashes, this stuff doesn't let me down!

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara

Rimmel Londons first ultra lengthening mascara that defies the laws of lash length!

- Length that defies limits
- Formula with Micro-Fibres
- Instant wow: Extends lashes by up to 99%

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara
  
As you can see, the Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara has a thin, plastic, cone-shaped, perfect for grabbing every single lash for definition and separation. The mascara has such a perfect consistency, no too thick and not too watery, once applied to the lashes you get absolutely no clumps! Just perfectly defined and lengthened lashes every time!

curled eyelashes

This is my before eye look. I do have naturally long lashes. I have simply curled my lashes with my Primark Lash Curler, as my natural lashes are quite straight. Also, you can see have have quite fair dark blonde/brown lashes, so adding a mascara to them will just help to enhance and define my lashes more.

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara Lashes

The result - just one coat of mascara gives me that instant wow factor, extending lashes by "up to 99%" for a dramatic and defined effect. Plus, the Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara is enriched with Rimmel’s unique Grow Lash Complex which will help keep your lashes in good condition and appear longer over time. It's definitely a mascara to add to your makeup bag ASAP!

RRP £7.99

What is your favourite mascara?
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