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

Sun, Sand and Surf…

Welcome to the final blog in a series of 5 travel reviews, following my travels over the last year. Today's post features Portugal, the destination of my last beach holiday. I have enjoyed quite a few holidays in Portugal over the last 10 years or so - whether playing golf and/or sunbathing, all of which have … Continue reading Sun, Sand and Surf…

Faking it

Evening! Ahead of my hols, I'm renaming tonight's #TuesdayTreats  #TuesdayTreatments. Here's my 5 essential pre-holiday beauty treatments. Fake it - Get a headstart with a natural bronzed glow from Dove Summer Glow - On offer at mo from Boots @ £2.84! Waxing - A visit to Strip, St Paul's for a quick, pain-free wax treatment. See my previous … Continue reading Faking it

Beach Ready Too

Evening & happy #WellbeingWednesday! 2 weeks ago I posted 5 steps (Part 1) of an intensive 4 week plan to get bikini ready for the beach… Now I'm just 2 weeks away from my holiday, so today's #GTime focuses on Part 2 of the plan to help me/you look & feel great on the beach. Week 3 – … Continue reading Beach Ready Too

Five Shades of Grey…

It's #ShoppingSaturday! Hope you're enjoying the weekend... Today's theme (in celebration of this week's sunshine) is colourful shades.  Grey/Blue RayBan 3016 Clubmaster Sunglasses - Retro cool for fun in the sun @ £108. Black Tatty Devine Eyelash Sunglasses - Statement shades to shine in this summer @ £126. Pink Miu Miu Wayfarer-Style Acetate Sunglasses from Harvey Nichols - Pretty cute in seasonal … Continue reading Five Shades of Grey…

Beach Ready

Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday! In 4 weeks, I will be on holiday & the countdown is now on to get bikini ready for the beach...  So to help, today's #WellbeingWednesday shares 5 steps (Part 1) of an intensive 4 week plan focused on burning fat & getting rid of cellulite! Week 1 - Fat burning through interval training. Run 3 … Continue reading Beach Ready

Gorgeous Gardens

Happy #SundayHome! Hope you've had a lovely weekend. I've been catching up with old friends which has been wonderful. We even had a drink in the garden! So, while the weather isn't perfect for al fresco entertaining, today's theme is garden accessories. Kew Botanical Gardens Medium Flower Pot - Hand thrown, glazed pots bearing the Royal Botanic … Continue reading Gorgeous Gardens

Flip Flop Friday

Happy #ShoeFriday! So today is actually #FlipFlopFriday... Where is our summer? I don't know about you but I'm dreaming of holidays?! So, as you've guessed today's 5-a-day looks at fabulous flip flops. It might not be flip flop weather but who says we can't be prepared? @Accessorize Super Embellished Plastic Flip Flop - Gorgeous white sparkly flip flops with … Continue reading Flip Flop Friday

Stretch Yourself

Hello & welcome back to #WellbeingWednesday... with all this wonderful weather it’s time to plan a summer load of healthy activities! Today I’m featuring 5 summer sports which I’m looking forward to dabbling in this summer. Hope this provides some inspiration! Horse-riding – Some friends & I are soon to go riding in the beautiful … Continue reading Stretch Yourself

Al fresco Drinking

Evening & welcome to #ThursdayFriday! This weather is amazing & to celebrate today's #GTime features 5 great beer gardens around London. Pitcher and Piano, Richmond - Amazing views over the Thames where @Queen_UK's Jubilee boat is currently moored. The Phene, Chelsea - For sophisticated evening drinks in posh surroundings. Great spot for people watching. White Horse, … Continue reading Al fresco Drinking