What I Wore 28.6.2011

Dress - Primark

Belt - Newlook

Flipflops - Primark

Bag - Matalan

Waistcoat- Newlook

Sunglasses - H&M

Last year i bought this dress from Primark. I wasnt to sure about it at first but by the end of summer i felt that nearly every photo i had taken during the summer i was wearing it.
Today when the sun peaked through my blinds at 6:15am i knew exactly what i was going to wear for my dreaded trip to the dentist and doctors. Theres just something about this dress that i love. I wear it with workman boots and flipflops and love that i can wear it with a belt and without. It was one of those buys that worked well and it wont be leaving my wardrobe anytime soon.
Love and Hugs X

Rain, Sun, Rain

Hello Everyone.
How hot has it been recently? Sunday was beautiful but after a walk around my local nature park i felt a little ill and was stuck inside for the afternoon. So i made plans to hit the beach yesterday. I was up early, made a gorgeous picnic (filled with fruit and salad) and packed my bikini, kafatan (i always wear a trusted kafatan) and my jelly sandals (got to have paddle). I also made sure i had suncream and a few magazines and my book. By 11am we were on our way.
The drive to the beach was looking good. Shades on some Jessie J and Ollie Murs playing, the windows were down. Perfect summer day? Yeah Right!
Just as we pulled up in Porthcawl the heavens opened! devastated i pulled up on the sea front and  after 20 minutes i realised it wasnt going to stop. So we ate our picnic in my little C2 and drove back home. Im not the type of person to worry about a bit of rain and usually walk around the seaside town if it's a little damp but yesterday it poured! We couldnt get out of the car!

The highlight of my day was stopping off at Costa on the way home. Skinny Latte please!

Love and Hugs X

Fit for a King

As many of you probably know last Friday (10th June) I finally got to see Hampton Court Palace. I was very excited about going and was up early and on my way by 9am. It was my first time driving that close to London and although i was nervous i got to Hampton Court easily and in just 3 hours! (result).
After a quick drop off of our bags in the Mitre Hotel (which was directly opposite the palace) I finally got to head into the stunning grounds of a building i had been trying to get to since i was young.
Before we headed into the Palace we decided it was a good time for food and with that we found a little spot under a massive tree to enjoy our picnic in the gardens, the smell of the flowers with such a beautiful building behind us as well as the sun made our lunch very relaxed.

Lunch was amazing with this view

Entrance to the Palace was just £16.95 (including a 10% contribution) and i must admit compared to the historic places around my area it is expensive but for London and what you get to see for the money it is totally worth it.

We entered the Palace through the Henry viii kitchens as the usual start point for tour was blocked off due to the concert being held in the court yard. The whole building has such an elegant feel and this was portrayed even in the kitchens which apparently fed up to 1200 people a day!
As i moved around such an amazing place i must say i was probably acting a little 'tourist like' as my bestie would say. There was a lot of 'oh wows' and 'look at this' and 'it's so amazing' much to her amusement but i didnt and still dont really care. The Palace has played such a massive role in british history and it felt good to be able to finally wander around it.
The appartments are filled with some stunning art work as well as beautiful furniture (some originals) and with the high ceilings and tall windows it was only understandable why the palace was so desired by historical figures.

Decorated ceiling

One of the orginal beds

By the time we had wandered around the rooms we didnt leave ourselves much time to see the Henry Viii appartments. Fortunatly we did get to go around the rooms it was just we didnt have as much time as we would have liked to have had. Again these particular rooms didnt fail to impress and the corridor which is said to have Catherine Howard haunt it was quite eerie.

 Entrance to the Henry Viii Apartments

Just a fire surround

After the Palace we had a quick change and headed for pizza before heading back to the Palace for the concert and although it poured down 20 minutes before Westlife came on stage we were lucky that for the majority of the concert it stayed dry. I've been to a few places this year to see the band and i must say that Hampton Court Palace was defo my favourite. It was very intimate and the 4 lads were on top form and with it all being held in court yard made the experience very different.



 The back of the Palace

 

 

Some Photos from the concert

A little bored waiting

 

The day after we went into London city centre. It was boiling and we got to see the tropping of the colours!

 

 

Love and Hugs XX

What I Wore Hampton Court Palace / London

On Friday i finally got to go to Hampton Court Palace. As my followers on Twitter know I had become very excited about seeing the building and the added bonus of seeing the handsome Westlife boys just managed to tip me over the edge.
The weather was suprisingly ok, there was a dreaded moment when i thought a plastic poncho would have to be worn during the concert but thankfully the rain stopped in time!

Picnic Time

Skinny Jeans: Primark
Oversized Flower Top: Primark
FlipFlops and Bag: Primark

Dressed for the concert

Dress: Primark

Denim Jacket: Matalan

Shoes and Bag: Newlook

Sunny Trafalgar Square

Stripe Top: H&M

Denim Dress: Newlook

FlipFlops and Bag: Primark

I'll do a full post on the two days later.

Love and Hugs X

25 Years

Yesterday was my Mum and Dads 25th Wedding anniversary. Since Saturday we've been celebrating but last night i must say was my favourite. I arranged a little get together for the family. Decorated the kitchen and lounge and i'm pleased to say that my Mum and Dad loved it. After 4 hours of cooking I was then able to let my hair down and have a few vodkas before being introduced to baileys and milk (how come i'm 24 and only now i've found this tipple) my head did hurt this morning though.

Heres some pictures:

3rd Leg of Tour - Dublin Baby

Theres no doubt i love Dublin and since the age of 18 i've only missed one year when i havent been. I went back in April this year and stayed in a gorgeous hotel opposite Trinity College called Trinity Capital, (we stayed there last year to) it's a stunning hotel filled with friendly staff and decorated in rich purples, golds and walnuts which when you walk in thorough the lobby instantly makes you "wow" (the breakfast is good to). Theres nothing i dont like about Dublin. The People, the atmosphere, the pubs, the culture and most of all the music it all captivated me since my first trip back in 2002.

Heres some pictures:

Dandelions is a stunning Restauraunt / Bar by Day and the most amazing club by night. No trip to Dublin is complete without visiting. These are Skittle Martini's. Amazing.

First Guinness of the trip was quite late in. Saturday afternoon having lunch in Temple bar.

Ready for the Concert on the Saturday night, It was dry all day and when it came to going to the concert it rained only like it can in Ireland.

The Trinity Capital Lobby is filled with traditional and contemporary furniture. It works very well.

Kate 2 drinks in the O2 Arena.

Bored whilst waiting for Westlife

 Louis Walsh made an appearence

 At the hotel enterance.

This box was on the walk back from the O2 to the city. I still dont know what it's for but it's so pretty!

Outside the O2 Arena

 St Stephens Green

 Looking down the Liffey

Enjoy.
Love and Hugs XX