Missed Part 2? Read it here!
The last instalment of my Prague photo diary! So after getting ready back at the hotel, Tim and I decided to head back to Old Town and the surrounding area as we'd been recommended some bars nearby. We chose a hotel restaurant to eat at that sat diners outside just on the outskirts of the main square, so we were able to watch the busy-ness of the Old Town night life from our little candlelit table. 
As it turned out, the restaurant we ate at also had an amazing bar - voted 4th best hotel bar in the world last year in fact - called Black Angel's Bar. The bar was beautifully decorated and unfortunately photos weren't allowed! But it had a fantastic gothic feel to it, there was a live piano player and the cocktails were incredible. I would definitely recommend sitting at the bar if you do visit, as the bartenders were so friendly and you can watch them put together the cocktails with such skill and effortlessness. Even better for us students, the cocktails were so reasonably priced - they worked out at about £5 each - for such quality cocktails and the amazing atmosphere!

After a couple of cocktails at Black Angel's Bar, we headed over to AnonymouS bar - its location is very much synonymous with its name. We found it quite quickly but only because we'd done a bit of research prior to our visit! The atmosphere in this bar was different but just as exciting! It's a themed bar based around the ideas of "V for Vendetta". It's probably the quirkiest little bar I've ever been to and again, the cocktails were fantastically made as well as being fantastically priced (similar to the prices of Black Angel's Bar). When I was unsure of which cocktail to choose, the barman asked me about my usual preferences and made me the most delicious vodka-based watermelon cocktail - I honestly could not fault it at all! After perhaps one too many cocktails, we headed back to our cosy hotel room.

We had a very chilled last day - our flight wasn't until late so we stayed in the hotel all morning, then set off for some last minute sight seeing in Old Town. We did a few casual gallery and museum visits and had lunch at this gorgeous cafe before heading back to the hotel bar for one last drink.  We made our way to the airport with plenty of time to spare so we could do some last minute duty-free shopping! 
I guess the rest of the details are pretty mundane, so I'll leave it here! I hope you've enjoyed revisiting my Prague adventure as much as I have! Let me know your favourite summer holidays in the comments below, I'd love to know your recommendations!

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I was gifted a couple of samples of the Nanokeratin System shampoo and conditioner for natural/virgin hair and I thought I would share my thoughts on them with you! I was given enough for two hair washes so I will give you a first impressions review.
First off, I was impressed to see that these products contain no parabens whatsoever, and the shampoo is also free of sodium laurel sulphates (SLS) which I spoke about in a blog post earlier this year. You can read more about that and keratin products by clicking here. Although I don't ruthlessly sought out products that are SLS-free, I am aware they are potentially a lot better for my hair so I embrace them when they come my way!
Onto the actual product: I substituted my usual shampoo and conditioner for the Nanokeratin System Revive shampoo and Rehydrate conditioner. The shampoo had a delicate floral scent that wasn't artificial at all, unlike some cheaper hair products which can smell more synthetic. As for the application, it was just very similar to other shampoos, which to be honest I expected - I never really expect miracles simply from a shampoo - so the scent was enough for me! Onto the conditioner, which had the same scent: as soon as I squeezed the product onto my fingers I knew it was something special. It felt like pure silk in my hand and was a dream to put through my hair. It left my hair super soft after I'd used it. I let my hair dry naturally and put a small amount of my usual anti-frizz serum through my hair while it was still damp.
As you can see, my hair was left looking smooth and shiny after using the Nanokeratin System products. I didn't even need to use any other styling or heat products! If you're looking to spend a bit more on hair products, I could definitely recommend these. As a student, it's not a hair routine I could afford on a regular basis, but definitely a luxury product I would consider buying as a treat. If you want to find out more about Nanokeratin System's products, including others such as their hair masks, you can find them by clicking here.
Have you ever tried any Nanokeratin System products before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Missed part 1? Read it here! Part 1 ended with my mid-afternoon nap (I'm getting old, okay?) so let's set off from there! We showered and got ready for night one in Prague. I wore almost the same outfit as you can see in my OOTD post here - the only difference was new jewellery that I received for my birthday! Tim wore my favourite shirt of his (a light blue shirt from Hollister).
Matching lipstick? ;)
We ate at the hotel restaurant and the food was INCREDIBLE. I had pork shoulder and Tim had duck breast, and both were cooked to perfection! I still can't believe I didn't take a photo because the presentation was beautiful as well - I was clearly too hungry. After this, we headed back to Lesser Town (where the castle is) and found a cute little bar near the river, where we had cocktails and beers. We then headed back to Andel as we'd seen a few bars there earlier in the day and found a small underground bar which was just starting to pick up. I had a yummy fruit cider while Tim stuck to the Czech beers - both of which were crazy cheap! After this, we headed back to the hotel and collapsed into bed. The next day after breakfast we made our way to Old Town Square which was pretty busy but again, we were really lucky with the weather! To start off the day, we made our way up the Old Town Hall Tower which gave us a beautiful view of the whole square. We spent a while walking round the little streets surrounding the square until we found a cute little place for a pub lunch.


After lunch, we headed back to the river and hired out a pedalo for an hour. The weather was absolutely stunning and it was such a great way to see a bit more of the city! There was also a bar which you could pedal up to and they would serve you from the boat so Tim enjoyed a cheeky mid-afternoon boat beer.  Part 3 will conclude our last night and day in Prague - stay tuned for that! If you want to keep up to date with blog posts, I'd love for you to follow me on Bloglovin' - just click this link! 

Moving away from home to a new city can be scary enough when you start Uni; let alone the thought of not knowing anyone when you get there! Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to ensure you don't feel isolated and make the most of being around new people! As a fourth year student, I'm going to share with you my tips for making friends at uni, which I can honestly tell you do really work!

1. Invest in a doorstop! Let's start with the strangest one. From my experiences, if you're living in halls or student accommodation, bedroom doors tend to be heavy and uninviting. Make yourself seem friendlier and welcoming by wedging your door open so that your flatmates feel they can approach you easily! It really can make a difference, no matter how small.

2. Bring chocolates/cake for your new flatmates. Who doesn't like chocolate? It makes for a great icebreaker and allows for easy conversation to flow over cake and tea!

3. Ask questions. Once you've got the conversation flowing, don't forget to ask lots of questions. Fun fact: we love talking about ourselves! It's the thing we know the most about and it also helps to get to know your new housemates better. You don't have to go in with the deep questions straight away; simple things such as where they grew up, what hobbies they have, do they play any sports etc.

4. Everyone is in the same boat! Don't forget that your flatmates probably feel just the same as you! So be the one to initiate the conversation because chances are they're dying to make friends with everyone else too. 

5. Join societies. Not everyone clicks with their flatmates - and that's okay! Even if you do, a great way to make new friends with similar interests to you is to get your bum down to your Uni's societies fair and join any that interest you. Societies often hold events or weekly meetups where you can meet and socialise with other people. 

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