LIFESTYLE: Holiday Memories

LIFESTYLE: Holiday Memories

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Having just got back from Benidorm (more on that later) and excited for my next holiday, I've been thinking some of my favourite past holidays this week.

Med Cruise 2013

We go on cruises every year but this was one of the most fun because this time, as well as my parents and brothers, Andrew came along and family friends too. There were a few memorable days ranging from lovely things like riding a gondola through Venice to docking at midnight and clubbing in Mykonos and then there was that one day that we all got stranded at the top of Santorini when their power station blew up. We had to walk all the way down the mountain in flip-flops with poor donkeys everywhere - It was pretty traumatic, Andrew even had to drag me out of the way when I froze on the spot when one came running towards me.

 
Disney - September & October 2014

Andrew and I went to Disneyland Paris a few years ago for our two year anniversary so when our 5th came around last September he paid for us to go again. September is a great time to go because it is still super hot but most of the kids are back at school so most of the rides were just a five minute wait. After I got back and told my parents how much fun we had, they got jealous and decided that they wanted to go too.

So three weeks later, I was back off to Disney but this time with my family. Since it my brothers birthday, we stayed in the big pink hotel which was pretty amazing, I've always wanted to stay there. We also managed to have dinner at Blue Lagoon which I was so sad I couldn't do with Andrew because it was closed on my first trip!

Malia 2012

This was a big group holiday with all my friends and some of their girlfriends. There was about 15 of us, me being one of three girls and we had booked into this tiny amazing hotel. It ended up that it was just us staying there so they let us have control of the swimming pool speakers meaning our days were spent around the pool blasting out the dubstep and grime. Most evening consisted of eating gyros and then on to the clubs!

Thailand 2014

So I go on about this holiday every chance I get but it was such an amazing experience. It was definitely more of a holiday than a travelling trip because we got cabs everywhere and stayed in lovely hotels. We were only in Bangkok for 3 nights but managed to squeeze so much in from driving around the city and exploring 4 or 5 temples one day to the floating market and elephant rides the next and of course a tuk tuk ride to khoa San road.

 By the time we flew to Phuket we were ready for some relaxing and that's exactly what we got. The hotel there was so pretty and had its own private beach. There were even a couple of weddings while we were there. We had a day of island hopping which was indredible and we ate some amazing food while we were there! We fed elephants and went snorkelling and made a couple of trips into Pantongs nightlife

Where Have Been Your Favourite Trips?

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LIFESTYLE: World Meat Free Day With Quorn

LIFESTYLE: World Meat Free Day With Quorn

Monday, 15 June 2015

Today is Meat Free Day and it's all about seeing the benefits of eating less meat by going totally meat free for just the day! It can help towards a healthier, balanced diet that’s better for our planet and fairer to our food systems too - with the population set to rise by over 30% by 2050, the demand for meat simply cannot be met.

 Myself, Andrew and my family are huge meat eaters but Quorn have shown me that you can still enjoy the tastes and the textures without the meat! 

They invited me along to another of their cooking classes were we got to make and try BBQ pulled chicken, without the chicken. This one I was a little bit skeptical about, how on earth were they going to get the texture but it really was delicious although I wouldn't call is pulled chicken, rather, shredded but delicious all the same. We had Thai green curry for mains and there is no way you would know it wasn't meat - Quorn is know for its amazing ability to soak up flavours so its perfect for dishes like this. We finished with the most delicious, flour free chocolate tart for dessert.

Will You Be Going Meat Free Today?

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LIFESTYLE: George At ASDA Homewear

LIFESTYLE: George At ASDA Homewear

Thursday, 11 June 2015

George at ASDA asked if I would like to work on them with a room update and I jumped at the chance. When we moved in a couple of years ago, I ended up with my very own en suite but having never had a bathroom to decorate before, I didn't really know what I would need - so I just let my mum buy everything. Now that I know I need a soap dispenser and towels and all that other weird bathroom stuff that know one really thinks about, I was pretty excited to kit out my bathroom with things that I actually liked.

I first went for a new soap dispenser (because the one my mum picked was a terrible, cheap plastic thing) and matching toothbrush holder. I found this amazing white quilted set - that's its official name, I just liked it because they looked like pineapples. I'm super pleased with them and considering that they both came to £8 it shows that cheap doesn't have to look cheap.

Also for my bathroom I picked some white square wicker baskets to put all my stuff in which has made it look so much tidier. Before, it was all just lined up wherever there was space so these were a massive help. 

One last thing thing that my whole family always go on about but never went out and bought was a set of bathroom scales so that was a must! I now have everyone in my bedroom every morning weighing themselves.

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FASHION: How To Wear Black Shorts

FASHION: How To Wear Black Shorts

Monday, 8 June 2015

I bought these black shorts last winter. I spend the whole summer searching for the perfect pair - of course when I finally found a nice pair it was snowing so this outfit has been a long time coming! It felt like summer had finally arrived this weekend so it was the perfect opportunity for finally wear them.

I love the rose print on this top plus the background colour is black so it ties nicely into the outfit. It's actually part of a co-ord set with lovely matching trousers but it was just too hot for them when Andrew took these photos. It's by AX Paris and I came across it via Get The Label.

 Top* - AX Paris Via Get The Label - (Matching Trousers) 

Shorts - Primark 

Flip Flops - Havaianas At Debenhams

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EVENTS: The Shake Shack Launch, Public Desire Party, Gu #DesertISland,

EVENTS: The Shake Shack Launch, Public Desire Party, Gu #DesertISland,

Friday, 5 June 2015

The Shake Shack Stratford Launch

I was super excited when a real life invite landed on my doorstep inviting me and a plus one to the launch of the new shake shack at westfield! Andrew and I are known to spend a crazy amount of time at westfield, whether its shopping, eating (usually both), the cinema, the casino, the champagne and sky bars and usually staying the night at the premier inn (ok so we I love Westfield) so having one of our favourite resturants open up there is amazing! And after seeing the lovely store and the very friendly staff, (who were actually amazing considering how crazy the event was - smiling all night, dancing and getting involved and very very efficient) we will definitly be back for more!

#PD1stBirthday

I have followed Public Desire and their amazing shoes since they first started so I was super excited to get an invite to their 1st birthday party. I didnt stay too long as I had a whole loads of events (on a work night as well!) We drank super crazy processo and capri sun cocktails with giant fizzy cola bottles in them, ate yummy chinese food out of paper boxes and looked at all the amazing shoes.

PD are for sure the best place to get the next biggest trend. The are so ahead of the game that they are usually the ones starting the trend in the first place.

Gu #DesertIsland

To celebrate the launch of Gú's new single puds (before they were sold as a two pack) they set up a super fun pop up tucked away in Soho called Desert Island and I was invite along for 10 minutes of me time. I didnt really know what to expect.

As I arrived, I was asked what pudding I'd like, I thought I'd try something I wouldnt usually buy while I had to opportunity so I went for the lemon cheesecake, it was also super hot out so I thought that would be the more refreshing choice as apposed to a hot chocolate one haha logical right?

After picking St Lucia as my paradise of choice, I was led down the stairs to a room set up with a table and one chair for me to enjoy my dessert undisturbed. There were fake trees, all the sounds and smells of what I can imagine St Lucia is like plus the giant screen in front of me showing the beach.

I didnt take many photos since I only had 10 minutes and I wanted to make the most of them! It was pretty odd but super fun and I left with a bag full of desserts too! Only in London.

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