Turkey by Night

I spent last week on a relaxing sunny holiday in Turkey. The weather was gorgeous, scenery outstanding and the best markets I have ever come across! I have posted some of photos from our evenings in Turkey 🙂 Hope you like x
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Holiday packing

Holiday is only 2 days away, very excited! I am packing a few of my favorite holiday pieces tonight as my weekend is looking very busy 🙂 Apologies for the rushed post tonight but life and work is very busy this week! Goodnight everyone xx

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Bottom picture: My hat is from ASOS with a pink flower from Claire’s. I have chosen to take my favorite pair of Birkenstock sandals and white crop tee from Topshop (similar here). I have also packed my Juicy Couture sunglasses and denim shorts (similar here).

Leopard for Autumn

A three day weekend, I adore bank holidays! I had a brilliant time with my closest friends and family! On Saturday I attended a friends BBQ and a family Baby Shower Sunday, perfection! Here are a few pictures of mine and my sisters bank holiday stroll, I absolutely love autumn colours 🙂

I am wearing a blush Zara coat (A/W 2013), Newlook jeans and leopard print daps (similar here)

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Liebster Award Tag

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Hey everyone! I am very excited to say I have been nominated for a ‘Liebster Award’ by the very stylish sunflowerqueen13Chic Wandelust Foodie ❤️ and simplykendall . Thank you very much, it means a lot 🙂 I am truly loving writing my very own blog as I am now able to share my travels, fashion choices and lifestyle experiences with you all! Thank you X

The rules:

1. You have to answer the eleven questions created by the person who tagged you.

2. Pick between 5-11 bloggers to nominate. They need to have under 200 followers.

3. Compile a new list of 11 questions

4. You can’t nominate the person who tagged you.

4. Tell everyone that you’ve tagged, that they were nominated

The questions I was asked by sunflowerqueen13

1. What was your biggest wardrobe splurge?

Probably my navy Coast dress – but it was definitely worth it!

2. If you could only have one makeup product for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I would say my highlighter as I love how creative you can be with it 🙂

3. What is your favorite item in your closet?

My favorite item at the moment is my White Lydia Bright dress from ASOS. I wore this dress on my latest visit to Paris and I love how gorgeous the material is!

4. Shoes or bags?

Shoes! (I have way too many!)

5. What is your favorite thing about blogging?

I love sharing all my experiences with everyone! It’s so nice to connect with people who have the same interests and passions as I have, I also love seeing how people from all over the world interpret fashion, it’s inspiring!

6. Why did you start your blog?

I started my blog because I become obsessed with looking at others peoples blogs, looking at their amazing fashion sense, travels, holiday snaps and overall lifestyles. It made me really want to share my own lifestyle experiences with people who appreciate the same things as I do 🙂

7. Favorite TV show?

Of all time – ‘Sex and the City’!!

8. Who is your favorite high end designer?

I adore Vera Wang! Those dresses!

9. How would you describe your style? Boho, girly, edgy, trendy?

Chic / fun / girly / classy / minimal / statement accessories

10. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Soup is my staple food!

11. What is your favorite season of the year?

Summer, but then I can’t resist a cosy night in winter! X

The questions I was asked by Simply Kendall

1. What is currently the number one thing on your beauty wishlist?

A new winter chanel lipstick 🙂

2. If you could interview any designer who would it be and why?

Vera Wang definitely, as she makes the most gorgeous garments! Her dresses are special – it would be a dream to find out her inspiration behind her designs

3. Who, in your opinion, is the most stylish woman to have walked the earth (can be dead or alive)?

Grace Kelly is one of my favorite fashion icons of all time! Her style is effortlessly chic, her wedding dress is absolutely gorgeous and will definitely inspire my choice.

4. What is one trend that you are loving right now?

Crop tops have been a massive hit with me this summer, always with a high waistband (whether it be a skirt, shorts or trousers). I am also loving the sheer look that is on trend right now, it is fun and can look so chic with the right styling. ‘Fringe’ is also back in which I am very excited about as I adore the fringed look!

5. What are your pet peeves in regards to fashion?

A hint of cleavage  or legs – never both! 

6. If you could attend one fashion show, which one would it be?

Take me to New York and I would be a very happy woman!

7. How many pairs of shoes do you have?

From where I am sat right now (in my bedroom) I have counted 53! Shoes are my weakness.

8. What is your favourite scent/perfum?

Chanel Mademoiselle

9. What is your favourite item of clothing in your wardrobe right now?

My navy Coast dress 🙂

10. How would you describe your personal style?

Chic / fun / girly / classy / minimal / statement accessories

11. Who is your biggest style inspiration?

Olivia Palermo / Zina Charkoplia / Grace Kelly

The questions I was asked by Chic Wanderlust Foodie

1. What are your bedtime habits?

Exercising late always makes me ready for a good night sleep!

2 Name a food you couldn’t live without?

Soup, it’s my favorite!

3. If given a chance to change your name, What name would you choose?

Olivia – always loved the name! 🙂

4. What’s your weirdest dream?

When it comes to dreams my memory is horrendous! I am a dreamer but after 5 minutes of being awake my memory of them totally vanishes!

5. Most romantic place you have ever been?

Paris – my all time favorite!

6. What is your most unexpected moment you couldn’t forget?

Being chosen to go to London Fashion Week was incredible and totally unexpected! 🙂

7. which country will you reside (aside from your own country)?

I have always wanted to live in America!

8. What’s usually in your bag?

Make up, umbrella (Britain!), purse, perfume, hairbrush, phone, diary

9. Closet check: Your closet is composed of what type of clothing?

I have a wardrobe JUST for dresses which I adore! Girly, fun, practical,totally unpractical, skinny jeans, skirts, tees – the list could go on! I can’t put a limit on it.

10. What personality do you hate the most?

Arrogance

11. What is your favorite past time?

Spending time with friends shopping and wining and dining 🙂

My 11 questions:

1. Where do you get fashion inspiration from?

2. Your favorite fashion designer?

3. What are your beauty essentials that you always carry with you?

4. What is your dream career?

5.  What is your favorite current trend?

6. Favorite high street store?

7. If you could only have one item of make-up what would it be?

8. Who is your fashion icon?

9. What do you love the most about blogging?

10. Favorite movie of all time?

11. Favorite city  you have visited and why?

The blogs I nominate:

1. Diana 

2. The soapy bubbles 

3. thistledown58 

4. fashionandfrenchness

5. Alex B 

6. Joy 

7. Lindsey 

8. Jessica & Love

9. Cinnamon & Chiffon

10. gracekelake

11. mayflowerrrrr

Lots of love xx

Insta Weekend

I had the most perfect weekend spending quality time with my best friends, boyfriend and family. My weekend consisted of dinner at the most delicious Italian restaurant in my home town, a morning of shopping followed by a girly night in with my favorite ladies (which resulted in booking a relaxing weekend away in a beautiful lodge with our own private hot tub – perfect!).  I love spending a Sunday surrounded by my closest friends and family, my Insta Snapshot shows a photo of my sister wearing my mum’s wedding dress, so beautiful! Here’s a snapshot of my weekend 🙂 X

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Holiday Essentials

This year I have found myself working like crazy and I am very excited to be spending a relaxing week with my boyfriend in Turkey! It’s my first time holidaying in Turkey and I am excited to explore a new country! I’ve put together a few of my holiday essentials for Summer 2014 🙂 Hope you like! X holBlack ruffle off-shoulder crop top: Topshop  Denim shorts: Topshop (similar) Make-up: MAC Watch: Michael Kors Sunglasses: Chicnova  Sandals: Birkenstock  Bikini top: Triangl  Lace bralet: Topshop