sunday snap #25.

#1. It's my Mom's birthday tomorrow so we went out for a meal today. I like spoiling her when it comes to her birthday because she does so much for me that I literally would be lost without her. We're going shopping tomorrow, so I can get her a couple of new things like clothes, but I want her to pick them out. Whilst there I'll get some stuff for Ibiza in July... It's so close now that I'm beginning to panic and get broke. Story of my life maybe.

#2. I went to my best friends sisters at the weekend to do some house sitting. It was immense. Had such a blast cooking, watching movies and generally catching up. We always used to joke that we would move in with each other if we ever were to move down to London... Haha... It would be a nightmare because we're both so messy. However least I know I'd survive and wouldn't die of hunger any time soon considering Erica, my best friend, is an awesome cook!

#3. I've been a lot better with the blog this week, getting posts out there. Still lacking on OOTD's because I just don't have to time to knock up pictures and then write how my life is going. I don't really have a lot to talk about because all I'm doing in the week is working. A lot of uni deadlines are coming up and modules are coming to a close or have already finished. I really can't believe that I'm done with my first year of uni technically. The hard work starts next year and to tell you the truth I'm dreading it. I've just got to put a lot of work in and remain focused.

#4. I've been working out a lot more this week and I've found something within myself that actually enjoys it now. I don't know maybe its the idea of having to go on holiday with people, friends, who are slim, WAY WAY WAY slimmer than me but I'm trying so hard to become comfortable and hopefully this will help. One of my summer goals is to get fit, something I've been trying to do since the beginning of 2011. There hasn't been a week day that doesn't go by where I haven't worked out so I'm thinking I'm going to keep to this. It's not about weight loss, it's gonna be about lifestyle change from now one. I think that's where I've gone wrong before. Anyway, Dr Phil episode over with for another week haha!

holiday shop 2011.

I am going to Ibiza this year with a bunch of my friends so I decided to three outfits that I want to be in my wardrobe this summer. Some of these I have already purchased and some I may do so.


Being body conscious I decided to for black. Whilst I maybe sweltering I think you can never go wrong with a classic swimsuit that is timeless yet chic with the youthful balance of frill. I like how the kaftan itself doesn't actually like one which means this piece could easily be thrown over trousers and just be played off as a t-shirt. I have to say that the bag is my favourite piece from this outfit. The fact that it is a holdall means that you can shove pretty much anything in it be it a book, shoes or a maxi dress and you're good to go for a day at the beach. I like the idea of carrying a lot of stuff when I'm holiday because you tend to travel every where so something like this is perfect.


When it comes to casual outfits whilst on holiday I immediately thought of festival fashion and chic. The idea of pulling on a pair of shorts, pretty top and sandals can never fail in the sun. Effortless, casual, yet you can make it fun to whatever you want it to be. This is why I've thrown in a straw hat in there. This outfit could definitely be worn to a festival, but maybe make sure to swap the shoes for wellies else you'll be in trouble! Haha! Topshop have some great blouse shirts that look great thrown over jeans for that causal yet smart look, and thrown together with classic tortoise wayfarers screams Rachel Bilson, eat your heart out!


The choice of colour and dress is fitting both for the end of the holiday when you've got your amazing glowing tan and for the fashion block colour trend. I adore the colour of this dress even though orange isn't one of my favourites, but it is the added detail of high neck and pleated fabric that draws me to it even more. I know this dress will look great on even if you've only just thrown it on and that is definitely something you need when on holiday. And when teamed with tan wedges and gold jewellery you are definitely onto a winner.

wednesday wants #1

l - r: Floral Print Skirt, Peter Pan Collared Shirt, Contrast Leather Envelope Bag, Sunkissed Mustard Dress, Lips in Ohh La La, Lips in Nevada, Square Ring.

Topshop is one of those places that I know if I have money to spend I'll find something in there to spend it on! After having a casual browse on their website today in the breaks of working I found quite a few things that I want.

The floral skirt is something I can see myself wearing with a Fred Perry polo shirt and white Converse to a summer afternoon BBQ. I absolutely adore it. The fact that it isn't too short or too long makes me far more inclined to buy it so I won't have to worry about my "milk bottle" legs. As you may know I'm obsessed with Peter Pan collared anything. I have tons of the stuff, yet I don't always wear it. I guess this is something I'll have to admire from afar, but I want it so bad. The monochrome colour makes it so much chicer and classic...

I'm not a huge fan of the Topshop Makeup range but these two lipsticks are so nice. I love the Ohh La La coral colour much more than the Lips in Nevada which is quite surprising considering I much rather have nature or no makeup on. But when it comes to colours, Coral is that one colour that I can never really pass up on. I actually love that colour so much! I'm not quite sure about it on the lips, after many people seem to appear and look like a disaster with their fake tans and bright lips trend but maybe I'll give it a go.