AN OUTFIT A DAY...

Hello!

I've decided to share some of my holiday looks/outfits with you.

Please accept my sincerest apologies - I really should have taken close ups of the details/prints of my outfits, but realistically, I was on holiday and taking countless photographs of myself was not top priority (I was more interested in mellowing out with my boyfriend and having a dip in the pool!)

All images fully credited to amateur photographer James Charleton (the boyfriend).

 I would literally say as we were about to leave every night before we went out for dinner, "Take a quick photograph of me in this!" - and that is just what these photographs are. Quick, easy and to the point. You get the picture. 'Scuse the pun...

 Floral crop top - Topshop Boutique (Oxford St)

Banana print shorts - Topshop

Floral hairband - Topshop

Black beaded necklace - Unknown vintage

Flower flip flops - Accessorize

  

Black boob-tube - H&M

High waisted leopard print shorts - Topshop Boutique (Oxford St)

Floral hairband - Topshop

"Mel" white jelly shoes - Topshop (Oxford St)

White knotted top - Topshop

Banana shorts - As before

Mustard drop pocket cardigan - Urban Outfitters

White floral hairband - Topshop

"Mel" white jelly shoes - As before

Graphic print "Motel Rocks" dress - Topshop (Oxford St)

Floral hairband - As before

"Mel" white jelly shoes - As before

Close up of the dress print - looks like a butterfly metamorphisis to me! Love the shoulder pads in this dress too.

Black boobtube - As before

Blue long length skirt - Topshop

Moccasins - ASOS.com

White birdcage print summer dress - Topshop Boutique (Oxford St)

Floral flip-flops - As before

Black knotted top - Topshop

American flag print hot-pants - Topshop

White floral hairband - As before

Nike cherry printed "Airs" - Office

I would say just by looking at these holiday photographs alone, its clear what my holiday secrets were... Jelly shoes and floral hairbands! My jelly shoes were SO comfortable and remind me of being a little kid again. I got loads of compliments on my pink hairband too - I loved wearing this because since I am a fake-ass bleach blond, my hair sometimes doesn't bode well with sun exposure. Having this cute hairband allowed me to let my hair dry naturally (perfect, since I burnt my scalp) throw it on and go. I think it looks really sweet too.

Floral headbands - lifesaver!

"Mel" jelly shoes are awesome. Really cute designs in loads of colours.

Whats your favourite outfit?? Let me know! I love reading your comments.

By the by...

Every new follower has been followed back since I've returned from my holiday. Hello new followers!

xoxo

P.S... Still can't believe I got a tattoo! I love it!! ^_^

"Diamonds are forever"... Couldn't be more true.

TURKISH ADVENTURES

Hello everyone!

Ashleigh and James here :)

I hope you have all had a lovely week.

I got back yesterday from me and my boyfriend James' holiday to Turkey. I want to share my holiday photographs with everyone!

The view from one of our many windows in our huge room!

 We had an awesome time and got up to some amazing activities whilst we were away. I've ticked at least three wishes off of my "bucket list" so I have returned home feeling over the moon.

We jet skied, got a fish pedicure (my second one this month!), had a "honey massage" in the hotel spa, held a python, went swimming with dolphins and got our first tattoo's! I am so pleased to have done all of these things with James - I couldn't choose anyone better to fulfil my dreams with!

Fish pedicure - so tickly

Holding a HUGE python - it wrapped its tail around my bag strap and wouldn't let go! I didn't mind though, James on the other hand...

I'm particularly excited about how we went swimming with dolphins as this has quite literally always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl.

Swimming with dolphins was beyond amazing, but a little scary at the same time! They are so large and powerful. Our dolphin was beautiful and very intelligent.

James and I are most excited about our tattoo's. I've always wanted a tattoo, I'm nearly 20 years old now and I felt that the time was right to finally get one. I had already been recommended by a friend in Aberdeen to get a tattoo done by the artist within the apartments of our hotel. He was so reassuring and I felt safe in his hands.

I decided to get a diamond on my foot representing how one day I want to be successful. Its also there to inspire me to buy myself a REAL diamond that size one day when I am older and hopefully earning a very good wage!

Kitchy old school style diamond

James got a dragon on his leg. He was so nervous for getting it done but I got mine first so this calmed him down a little...

Dragon with lots of blood!

Us and the tattoo artist.

Of course I am devastated to be home (I will miss the 47 degree heat everyday), but I am also happy to be home and eat real food. My healthy eating is back and now in full swing!

I am off to Dundee tomorrow to visit a friend so I shan't be blogging tomorrow, however on Sunday i intend on blogging strictly photographs of my holiday outfits I ended up wearing after all. I can't wait to share them with you!

Thank you so much to everyone who has followed me on their own accord whilst I've been on holiday. I am also very grateful to have received the "One Lovely Blog" award FIVE times in the past month. I promise I will return the favour soon.

xoxo

TURKEY FOR A WEEK

So as of tomorrow I shan't be blogging for a whole week! :( This makes me very sad.

On the other hand, I am off to Turkey for one week with my boyfriend. I can't wait!

I've been to Turkey five times before and I absolutely love it. I don't go for the partying or drinking, I'm such an old lady and love getting the taxi-boats everywhere, taking hundreds of photographs and picking flowers. Our hotel was busy with hibiscus flowers last time I was there, I hope there's more this year as I love wearing the flowers as hair accessories!

Apparently, I have permission to get a small tattoo on my foot when I am there so long as it is feminine. Any ideas would be much appreciated! I would quite like a dragonfly...

Here are some of my holiday photographs from 2009 - my family, boyfriend and I went to Turkey for one week in October.

This holiday feels really serious to me as its me and my boyfriend's first holiday just the two of us.

There is something so therapeutic about being on holiday. I like leaving my troubles the at airport door and being able to completely relax.

What is your favourite thing about being on holiday?

Speak to you in a week! Will miss blogging everyday and seeing your lovely comments. Hopefully I come back to some fresh followers!

xoxo

I Wanna Marry The Night

It's drawing ever closer to the weekend. This means that as time passes, I'm becoming closer to my holiday to Turkey next week! EXACTLY ONE WEEK TODAY! My boyfriend is coming too.

I'm so excited. I have a mountain of clothes I am taking with me.

I've decided to share some of my holiday looks with you. I have far too many clothes to come remotely close to showing you even half of the garments I am taking (see wardrobe picture), but I've taken some photographs of outfits that I shall wear at night since I will be wearing nothing but bikini and shorts combinations during the day. I reckon it will be far too hot to wear anymore than this anyway.

So many bags and clothes (Tigger is hidden in there somewhere)

I've even had to pile some on the back of my door...

Living in bikini's in the Turkish sun.

Since my day-time wardrobe won't be of too much interest and variation, I thought it would be a little more interesting to photograph the items I'll wear in the evening time! I can't wait for midnight walks on the beach, indulging on cocktails and ultimately, just talking to my boyfriend. Over the past 3 and a half years we've kind of merged together, we are pretty much the same person.

OUTFIT #1

Black boobtube - Topshop

Shiny padded shoulder jacket - Vintage (ROKIT Covent Garden)

Shorts - Vintage "customised" Levi's (Topshop Oxford St)

Skull necklace and snake skin large orb bag - Vivienne Westwood

OUTFIT #2

Pink vest - Topshop

Floral padded shoulder jacket - Vintage (ROKIT Covent Garden)

Suede belted shorts - Topshop

Shoes - Irregular Choice

Pink flower headband - Topshop

OUTFIT #3

Cropped eagle top - Topshop

American flag denim shorts - Topshop

Bag - Unknown vintage

Cherry Nike high tops - Office

OUTFIT #4

White tie top - Topshop

Leopard print shorts - Topshop Boutique (Oxford St)

Patent red T-bar shoes - Urban Outfitters

Gold chain link bracelet and black bead necklace- Unknown vintage

OUTFIT #5

Daisy print crop top - Topshop

Drop pocket mustard cardigan - Urban Outfitters

Banana print shorts - Topshop

Snake skin stilettos - Kurt Geiger

Orange beaded necklace - Unknown vintage

I am so excited! Next week I am getting my eyelash extensions done, my eyebrows threaded, legs waxed and my hair done - all in preparation for my holiday. I love to be pampered.

What one is your favourite outfit?

xoxo