Feeling 1970 in 2017

Glasses~H&M/ Blouse~Zara/ Skirt~H&M

Good evening lovelies,

I don't know about you but sometimes on sunny days, when the sky is the brightest of blues and the smell of warmth is in the air, it just makes me want to buy a campervan and travel the world. Listening to music and picking wild flowers to decorate my van with. A bit weird I know, but sometimes I can't help but want to travel back in time and have a bit of a hippy festival life and make log fires and braid my hair.

So that's what I did a couple of weeks ago, when my best friend from London came to stay. I dressed up as some sort of 1970s-suede and floral wearing- plaits woman. We even did some yoga and danced on the decking to some sweet old tracks. And I loved it hah. Sometimes I love nothing more than a good dress-up session and feeling like a time traveler for the day. 

Don't get me wrong, I love this life and everything in it, but on the odd occasion it's nice to see how the other half live- of sorts. As usual I stood in front of the nearest bush and took a couple of snaps to show for it. 

I am off to Marrakech in a little under two weeks and I cannot wait to see what Morocco has to offer. Please be prepared for some bumper posts on the colour and culture over there. I am half- tempted to take an empty suitcase to fill with market goods, foods and fabrics. 

I hope you have all had a lovely week.

Lots of love always

Winter Post In Spring

Hey loves,
I cannot believe I haven't posted anything since the beginning of the year, these last few months have just flown by. I thought I would pop a few pics up that I didn't get the chance to do before.
This was a day I felt like dressing like a murder mystery character. In my favourite pink fur coat and matching beret. There is a beautiful homeware place near me in Devon called Nkuku- it sells the most amazing old-fashioned school desks and wood carvings, Sometimes it is nice to just go and sit in one of the warehouses and pretend to go back in time. SO that's what I did, all dressed up as someone from a Cluedo game. Haha.

Anyway I just wanted to do a short little post, just to pop in before the Spring ones. I am so happy that all the fresh new flowers and little lambs have popped their heads up and the days in the countryside become even more lovely when in bloom.

I hope you are all okay and sorry again for my extended absence. More posts to come very soon.

Lots of Love always

Summing up 2016

Oh 2016, what a year it certainly has been. As we all know it has had a series of highs and lows, but rather than dwindling on the bad bits of the past 12 months, I have decided to focus on all of the positives. This year my resolution was to not miss opportunities and I certainly feel that in doing this and saying 'YES' to more things, that I have become much more confident in myself and proved that nothing is as scary as it seems.

So after a year full of adventures, turning 25, moving from the city to the country, seeing sun and snow and almost falling in love-here are my annual highlights.

Travel

This year I really had the travel bug, and after months of saving all of my wages for holidays, I was lucky enough to visit some of the most beautiful places.

Places ticked off this year.....

• Izmir
• Israel
• Fethiye
• Prague
• Vienna
• Budapest
• Poland

I am very much hoping that 2017 will be filled with just as much time up in the air and exploring new and lovely cities and coasts.

Outfits

I always like to do a bit of a round-up of my yearly outfits, it is nice to document the garments I have worn to death and the places I was when wearing them. I feel my style has definitely gone a little more colourless the past few months and I really want to bring back some vibrancy and patterns in the new year. 

Flowers and Friends

As usual, this year has been made complete by all of the beautiful people around me. My family and friends have been the absolute best this year and I couldn't ask for more special and lovely people to be surrounded with daily. 

Flowers are a big big part of my life, from growing them and watering them to hanging, drying and pressing them- they have been a wonderful addition to each day. I hope to gather and create many more bits and bobs with them in the coming year. Until my house is filled to the brim with petals.

Future

We can never tell what the coming year will bring, but I hope it will be just as eventful as the last. 

I am aiming to carry on 1920's dancing, learning Turkish, discovering more music and completing my pharmacy exams.

But above all of that, to be kind and free. Oh, and maybe give up the ciggies.

Happy New Year Beauts

Lots of love always

Baby Blue Beach Hut

Beret~Ebay/Dress~Sister Jane via Asos/Shoes~Topshop

Happy December! Christmas is just around the corner now and what better way to get into the winter spirit than stand next to a load of pastel coloured beach huts....or not!

The beach is my happy place and I try to get there as often as possible. Even on the coldest of days.

My new dress from Sister Jane via Asos is 100% my dream dress.

It has all the perfect elements, from the gingham and the blue to the length and the lace trim.

And just look at the sleeves! 

I feel like a Disney character or something, with an extra dash of nostalgia.

Also I just realised whilst putting these pics up that I had left the side tag still on, woops! I must have just been a bit too eager to get dressed up in it. Never mind eh?

I'm going to be doing a few Christmas related DIY's over the next few weeks, so have a little look out for those if you would like.

They will be filled with pompoms and chocolates :)

Lots of Love always

Pink Polka-dot Tuesday

Top~Tara Starlet/ Skirt~Vintage

Socks~Primark/Shoes~Topshop

Hello again!

It may be November but that doesn't seem to be stopping my mood to wear light. bright outfits. Especially when you find the perfect pastel pink house to blend with (minus the crisp packets in the bush). 

This week is going to be about bringing as much vibrancy and colour into these dull weathered days as possible. 

Whether it's a red lip to work or a flower in my hair, I am determined to keep it up!

I have been a big fan of Tara Starlet for a long time and was so sad to hear that it was closing down. 

But, I just had to get my mitts on this pink Carmen top before they went away forever

 and I am so glad that the spotty goodness is now in my life.

Tulle skirts are still a big staple in my wardrobe, all year round and I thought it completed my outfit- plus you can never have too many twirling sessions.

Here is to another week of new beginnings!

Lots of Love always

Monday- Rusty Railway

Beret~H&M/ Turtleneck~Primark/ Pinafore~Mod Dolly

Socks~Primark/Shoes~Topshop

Happy Monday folks!

What a lovely start to the week, the sun is still shining and if you manage to stay out of the wind, there is still a warmth in the air.
I had a day off work and so I decided to go and have a little adventure down by the old railway tracks near my town.

The station itself is so lovely, covered in flowers, pastel guttering and vintage adverts. It is in its own little time warp and is completely silent-apart from the 12 o'clock steam train. 

I felt the need to channel one of my favourite films 'The Railway Children' and hop on and off of the old rusty carriages and grassy green tracks. My tartan pinafore from Mod Dolly I have had for a few years now and it never fails to see me through the Autumn/ Winter months.

From now on I am going to make the most of my days off, as there are so many quaint little places for a stroll around Devon. 

You honestly never know what you will stumble across.

I will be cooped up working in the Pharmacy until Sunday now, so fresh air and beautiful landscapes are always very welcome.

I do hope your week has begun with a positive bang!

Lots of love always