Barcelona 2012

The second half of out holiday we spent in Barcelona for 4 days. Our bus from the festival dropped us off at Barcelona Airport and then grabbed a taxi to our hotel the H10 Montecada.

My mum could not stress enough about how bad pick pocketing is in Barcelona, so this was my Anti-pick-pocketing device and i must say it worked very well as well as looking cute.

We were so lucky to have a gorgeous roof terrace at our hotel that had amazing views.

Day one outfit

Dress - Topshop

Day two we visited the Nou Camp. I was very dubious about going and worried about being bored but I did enjoy myself. I would recommend to a girl who's boyfriend is a big football fan like man, i promise you wont be bored and like me you could use it as a bargaining tool for more shopping time.

Shopping after Nou Camp in Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre where I found Inglot (Yay)

After shopping we spent an evening the wandering around the gothic quarter

Day two outfit

Dress - Topshop

Belt - Zara

Sandals - Zara

Few cocktails in the heavy metal bar 'Bollocks'

The Next day we visited La Sagrada Familia, probably the number one attraction I would recommend to visit even if you are not religious in any way. The cathedral is mind-blowingly beautiful. I would also recommend getting the lift up to the top (I think it was an extra 3 Euros) for some amazing views and a little more of the cathedral you don't see from the outside.

Day three outfit

Dress - H&M

Belt - Bershka

Sandals - H&M

Sephora!!

La Ramblas

I would love a drawer like this with all my jewellery in

On day four we visited the Jaume Cathedral as we were walking past it to visit the Ramblas food market, there we brought some lovely fresh fruit cups and juices to give us energy for the walk up to Parc Guell. Another Gaudi landmark with lots of usual buildings, again with lovely views and the bonus of it being free to visit.

Day four outfit

Dress - Primark

Belt - Bershka

Bag - Bershka

Shoes - Topshop

Necklace - Primark

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

As it was our last night in Barcelona we treated ourselves to a more expensive meal and enjoyed a few glasses of champagne and cocktails. Unfortunately as we were roaming so many side streets I am not 100% sure where the restaurant is to share with you guys, all i can remember is that it was at the lower half of the Ramblas and was in a large square amongst a few other restaurants.

Evening outfit

Shirt - Zara

Shorts - River Island

Shoes - Topshop

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

As my boyfriend is a photographer he couldn't resist some night shots of the city from the roof terrace.

Have you ever been to Barcelona? Anywhere you recommend I should visit next time I go? If you have any questions about the city or travel etc don't be afraid to either comment below or tweet me on @L_loves24.

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Benicassim 2012

I recently got back from an amazing holiday. My boyfriend and I went to Benicassim Festival in Spain and then went to Barcelona for a few days after. As I have so many photos and outfit shots for you guys I have split the holiday in two. 

Part One - Benicassim.

If your not familiar with Benicassim it is a spanish festival in the small town of Benicassim. We flew out to Alicante early tuesday morning and had pre booked buses to take us to the festival. You can also get a train or hire a car. After about 3 hours on the bus we arrived and were given our wristbands and somewhere to camp fairly quickly, definitely quicker then other festivals ive been to. It was a little annoying when we wanted to camp but there were wardens trying making everyone camp in lines, however we ended up being lucky and were surrounded by british people and we all became a little family. As we arrived at Benicassim on the tuesday and the music didn't start till thursday we used the time to explore the town and every night they had street parties with bands and DJ's playing till the early hours. At Benicassim the music doesn't start till the evening, mostly bands we wanted to see began at about 9pm and went on until about 4am. Then to recover we spent almost every day at the beach and going for meals in the town. There is a shuttle bus that takes festival goers to the town and beach and I would high recommend getting a bus pass as a walk into town is wayyy to far and even further to the beach. There is a waterpark which is a 20 minute walk away from the camp and was about 20 euros each plus about 10 euros each if you want a sunbed. 

We took our own tent with us and then left it there plus other camping stuff so we didn't have to pay for the extra baggage on the way home. On the Monday morning everyone is ushered out of the camp to the train station where buses are to all different airports and parts of spain.

The headlines were perfect for me and my boyfriend this year. I was very disappointed when we heard Florence had cancelled but all the other bands made up for it. 

Benicassim beach

Bands on in Benicassim town.

First night of music outfit.

Dress - Topshop

Shoes - New Look

The Waterpark

Miles Kane

Second night outfit

Top - TkMaxx

Shorts - River Island

Flip Flops - Accessorize

Bob Dylan

Bombay Bicycle Club

Beach Shots

Jessie J

Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds

Maverick Sabre

The Stone Roses

Third Night Outfit

Bra top - Forever 21

Skirt - Primark

Cardigan - Oasis

Sandals - Topshop

The Vaccines

Ed Sheeran

New Order

Forth night outfit

Dress - Primark

Necklace - Urban Outfitters

Flip Flops - Accessorize

Accessories I kept the same all week

Nails - Coral Shellac

Left hand ring - from Dominican Republic

Right hand ring - Astrid and Miyu

Bag - Biba

Have you ever been to Benicassim? If you have any questions about the festival and getting there etc don't be afraid to ask either comment below or tweet me on @Whatlaurenwore

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