Winter in Dubai

A friend of mine is heading off to Dubai this weekend for some winter sun, inspiring me to write a review of my travels there... I've been 3 times over the last 5 years to visit a couple of friends who are working over there.  Dubai is certainly not for everyone. It's man-made. It's materialistic. … Continue reading Winter in Dubai

This week’s 5 nicest things…

Hello! It's been another crazy week for me with late nights and early mornings... here's my round-up of this week's 5 nicest things.  From Vine to Jar - My garden doesn't get much of my attention apart from on sunny days, when I can enjoy lunch al fresco (like today!). It has however (through no assistance from … Continue reading This week’s 5 nicest things…

London Fashion Week-Ended

Evening! Yesterday I popped into Somerset House to have a browse around London Fashion Weekend, share a glass of bubbles with friends and catch Julien Macdonald's Catwalk Show. I didn't buy anything but I do have my eye on some gorgeous trousers from Paper London, as seen here in their AW13 Look Book, although not … Continue reading London Fashion Week-Ended

From Russia With Love

Welcome back to #GTime! I've thoroughly enjoyed some much needed #GTimeOut and feel refreshed, revitalised and ready to write again; and specifically about some of my adventures from the last month. I wrote in my last blog 'Off the Radar', about my impending holidays to Switzerland and Russia, so thought I'd dedicate the next few … Continue reading From Russia With Love

Wimbledon Whites

Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Wimbledon is around the corner... two of my favourite sporting weeks of the year. If you're lucky enough to be going to the tennis, then be inspired & sport one of today's #SaturdayShopping Wimbledon Whites #5aday. Topshop White Quilted Bomber - Show off your backspin in this jacket @ £65.  Whistles White Rivington Chain Pouch - Serve up a stylish … Continue reading Wimbledon Whites

Neon Nights

Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! I recently walked past Joy in Richmond & spotted a gorgeous strappy neon pink Louche top in the window. 2 minutes later, I was walking out with said top in hand. This is my idea of the perfect spontaneous shopping scenario! The colour neon reflects off us to give that extra glow, which … Continue reading Neon Nights

Daddy Cool

Hello & welcome to #TuesdayTreats! With Father's Day around the corner (Sunday 16 June), today's #5aday will hopefully provide some inspiration for cool gift ideas. Snapfish Photo Book - Create a special personalised gift for Dad from £6.99. Up to 70% off until 9 June.  More Than Words Superdad Retro Tea Towel - Perfect for children … Continue reading Daddy Cool

Blog Club Monday!

Hello & welcome to #BookClubMonday. While today's blog is still all about reading, it's more of the blog variety rather than books... Today's #5aday features 5 #blogs that I recommend following - talking food, fashion, fitness and more... Welcome to #BlogClubMonday! Fitness & Wellbeing from Fit Chick Tori. Follow her blog here for inspiration about … Continue reading Blog Club Monday!

Lust-have Accessories

Welcome to #SaturdayShopping!! Today's #5aday theme is must-have accessories to lust after (lust-haves!) this summer... Whether you're wearing all-white, a bit of monochrome, or a colourful ensemble, don't forget to accessorise & add the cherry on top!! Oliver Bonas Spring Creek Neon Belt - Inject a pop of orange neon to a black & white outfit this … Continue reading Lust-have Accessories

Running Shoe Top Tips

Evening & welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. In less than 4 weeks I'm taking part in my next running challenge. On Sunday 26 May, I am running the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon which takes place in beautiful coastal Argyll, Scotland. A vital part of running is our trainers, so for today's blog, I'm reposting some advice … Continue reading Running Shoe Top Tips