Aztec on the Beach

I have recently returned from an amazing holiday with my family in Mexico. We have visited Cancun once before but this year we wanted to visit somewhere a little less commercialised and visted Playacar in Rivera Maya. 

Dress - Topshop

Glasses - Rayban Wayfarers

To jazz up my typical holiday day wear of levi shorts and white vest tops I wore my favourite midi dress. I usually I avoid body con styles as I have a curvy figure and feel like tight dresses show every lump and bump, however the thicker material and busy print disguises everything and is super comfy, perfect for a day at the beach.

Ill share more pictures of my holiday in another post for you guys to see.

Now I am back in the UK I have been wearing this dress with chunky boots and a leather jacket, I love that it can be worn all though the seasons.

Are there any other ways you would style this dress? Perhaps for an evening look?

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With Skin as White as Snow

Hat - Asos, Coat - Zara,  Jumper - Primark, Shirt - H&M, Leggings - New Look, Boots - Primark

Hey guys I'm back!! I had a little break from blogging as I was working so much over christmas and have just returned from a holiday in Mexico.

Yes I literally only landed 3 days ago from 2 weeks in the sun and I am already this pale.

I am definitely feeling the cold more after getting used to the tropical climate of Riviera Maya so wrapped up warm for a walk in the snow.

I am in love this hat, I actually got it as a gift last christmas but feel like it needs to be really cold for me to get away with wearing it. It does give you bad hat hair after wearing but it keeps your ears nice and toasty.

I seem to be wearing my Zara coat everyday. Its so cosy and goes with everything, I think the leather detailing gives it a cool rock edge and makes any outfit look more chic and pulled together. Two of my favourite bloggers Lily from What I Heart Today and Lexi from FashionFilth also own this coat so I like to see how they wear it for Fash-piration

Seen as I always wear such dark colours I have been buying a few bright coloured jumpers to brighten up my outfits a little and this burgundy knit was a steal from Primark.

Now that my lipstick drawer is now full to the brim one of my new years resolutions is so wear lipstick more often. I own so many but don't want to wear them as I don't want them to run out, but what's the point in owning them and not wearing them? Does anyone else have this problem? Anyhoo, here I am wearing MAC Russian Red.

If you know of anywhere else selling some bargain bright jumpers let me know, I am still on the hunt for more. Have you been for a stroll in the snow or even better built a snowman?

        

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Southport Airshow

Red Arrows

Amazing Metallica gig made from Lego

Dress - River Island

Leather Gilet - Hearts and Bows

Trainers - New Look

Necklace - Urban Outfitters

Bag - Bershka

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Bracelets - Benicassim Festival

It was so hard to decide what to wear to Southport Airshow. It was humid, but cloudy but we were at the beach so will it be cold and windy?!?

I went with the black T-shirt dress as I have recently brought it and love it so much. I convinced myself it is a dress that can be worn day or night so I wanted to show you guys how I style it for the day and ill do another post on the night time look.

This Gilet is pleather but feels so amazing and soft. It was under £40 and from the Heart & Bows store in Manchester. Hearts & bows are available on Asos if you want to check them out. Luckily it kept me warm enough at the beach and I didn't need the jumper and wooly hat in my bag. I am so glad I found this gilet, I have brought and returned so many, now I have found THE ONE.

What do you like this look? Would you have styled it differently? Have you ever been to Hearts & Bows, or will you be checking it out??

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Little White Dress

At the weekend I went to my Grandads golf club for a function/presentation thing with my family. We all had to get a little dressed up and look a bit fancy pants so I chose this dress I got on holiday at a spanish market in Calpe. I love the beaded neck detail and is so easy to wear as it can be dressed up or down. I did wear it with a black blazer to cover up the low back and to smarten it up a little, sorry I forgot to take photos of the full look ( We were running late). I paired it all with my comfiest black heels from Primark that were a bargain £12, I always find Primark have the comfiest heels which is brilliant for my bank balance.

What do you think of this look? Would you have styled it a different way??

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Brave Soul A/W 2012 Collection

I was so excited to be invited to Brave Souls A/W 2012 collection Blogger Event. It's the first blogger event i've attended and it was so fun, it was so nice to chat to other bloggers about all subjects and dilemmas we all face like Outfit posts, photography, lighting, blogs we read and blog design etc. I know a lot of my friends don't really understand why I like to blog, some who don't know me too well even consider fashion blogging all about vanity, so it was great just to talk to like minded people.

The event was held in The Circle Club in Manchester and the guys at Brave Soul were the perfect hosts with non stop champagne and loads of canapés on offer. 

Brave Soul is a Manchester based company who are only about three years old and are going from strength to strength. A lot of the clothes are very reasonably priced, many from under £30. For women they had so many wardrobe staples including leather jackets, comfy jumpers and quilted coats. The mens collection was also brilliant. they had shirts I am considering buying for my boyfriend for his birthday next month, they are definitely good contenders for what is in Topman at the moment and had cool vintage inspired prints.

Here are some photos from the evening.

Shirt - Zara

Shorts - River Island

Shoes - Topshop

Lipstick - Topshop

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Bag - Bershka

Me and Ella Nora from Hand-Drawn Heart. I also met Ashleigh from Pretty Girl Rich.

I had such a great time and as i left i was given a goodie bag with a red, gorgeously soft jumper inside as well as a few other goodies which was so kind.

You can check out Brave Soul and their new collection Here.

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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