Inspire

January is already over and February is already upon us. Time goes too quickly for my liking. Before you know it, the Christmas decs will be going up in the streets again and that will be another year of our lives over and done with.

 

Anyway, back to the now and not the future, as always here on SG, I have created an inspiration board for the coming month.

 

 

February is the month of all things love thanks to St Valentine's Day which is why I have gone for the theme of love as the base of this inspiration board. We have rose-like hair which is something that I would love to be able to do with my hair as well as classic roses and pale pink and white fashion. There are also the obvious images of love: a romantic couple, more flowers, hearts etc.

 

I also wanted to put what was inspiring me this month: the music of Queen (like every month one day or another), warm, homemade tomato soup which I which I could eat right now! I remember making a really good tomato soup when I was in school between the ages of 12 and 14. I wouldn't know how to do it now though. The aspect of young, wild and free because that is what I am, not so much wild but young and free. Plus, a very cool way of keeping all my earrings in shape. I need to invest in a dream catcher when I go home, which is at the end of next month!

 

This weekend has been a lazy one compared to the last. This time last weekend I was in The Union stuffing my face with a full monte beef burger with all the trimmings: bacon, cheese, fries, salad - Mmmm. Now I am back on rations. I have spent the past two days in bed despite the lovely weather outside, as well as tidy and change my room about. I've been missing out on highs of 28 degrees.

 

Tomorrow, this will all change as I start my new job in a local school. I am very excited, especially after finalising all of the paperwork last week. I am not so excited for the 8:55am start. But, this means that I will be out and about in the lovely warm city of Murcia. I'm not complaining.

 

Another exciting thing that happened this weekend (which will have it's own post) is that me and my friend Laura have booked our travels for June! Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Marbella and the White Island, Ibiza are all on the cards to kick off my summer holidays this year!

 



New Year, New Start.

Happy New Year. All the best for 2013.

 

Here's to a new year to try and have a new start and make a load of new resolutions that 40% or 90% (I forget which) of us give up on within the next two weeks. I have a few resolutions or aims for the year that I hope to achieve by this time in the next 365 days. We shall see.

 

 

I'd love to do outfit posts for this blog but a) I don't have the right equipment to take a decent outfit photo and b) I throw on black leggings and a black top practically everyday so you'd probably all be bored. Maybe it will be a 2013 thing also though. Who knows.

 

Happy January.

 

 



Sun. Sand. Sea.

The title pretty much explains itself. I went on holiday to Portugal nearly two weeks ago, and came back last Friday. It was eight days in 30 degree heat with my family. It was a lovely holiday, and the beaches in and around Tavira, Faro are beautiful! There is a kind of camping site on Ilha de Tavira which I'd love to go to with friends (and it's really cheap!).

I went to the beach twice during the eight days we were there, and opted for a relaxing day by the pool when my family went to the beach for the third time which was bliss! I even swam 100 lengths to kickstart a new health and fitness regime whilst on holiday!

Beach Outfit 1:

Hat: Can't remember.

Bikini: Matalan

Shorts: Republic

Beach Outfit 2:

Bikini: Matalan

Playsuit: Primark

That hat was a God-send on holiday. It kept my head cool, and it went with everything during the day! I got it a while ago so have no idea where I bought it. It was probably somewhere like Primark or Matalan or New Look. I needed some new bikinis for my jollies. Mum bought me two brand new ones from Matalan a while back. They're great because they're strapless but come with an attatchable strap. I have to wear strapless bikinis on holiday because I hate tan lines around my shoulders and back. I've got a tan line across my back now and I'm not loving it. I'll be in Spain soon so that will sort that tan line out! The Republic shorts are so comfy! They suit me because I've got quite chunky thighs so they don't strain across them, and are cut diagonally instead of straight across which is better! (Attention all pear shapes!) And finally my little beach playsuit. I bought this about two/three years ago I think. I've also got a black one with a floral design. They are mega comfy and easy to throw on over a bikini/costume. It's really light material so you can fit more in your suitcase!

Tavira Day Outfit:

Hat: Same as before

Top: Topshop

Shorts: Same as before

Sandals: New Look

I know that you can't see any shorts but I promise you that I am wearing some! I got quite a lot of use out of these shorts this week. The top I bought when I spent a LOT of money in Topshop in Putney a while back. Again, it's light and easy to wear. Usually, I hate wearing sandals because the bit inbetween the toes irritates me. These sandals on the other hand are so comfy! I wore them everyday, and have worn them most days since my holiday! They were definitely a good buy!

All of us went out for dinner three times during the week to see what the local restaurants were like. I only have two outfits to show as I spilt liquor over my camera and broke it two nights before leaving!

Evening Oufit 1:

Dress & belt: Rock Bottom

Sandals: As before.

Excuse my eyes being half closed! It always happens to me with camera flashes. This dress is the dress I bought in the last what I bought today post. I bought it from a small boutique in Chester. It is comfortable, is made from lovely material, and is my favourite style right now - the hi-lo skirt.

Evening Outfit 2:

(with my padre)

Slide: New Look

Dress: New Look

I love this dress because it makes me feel like a mermaid. I love the colours, the patterns, and most definitely, the way it falls completely to the floor. I have to hoist it up when I'm walking around (not good when there's hay on the floor!); it is still a lovely dress.

I decided to do a fishtail plait this night to go with my personal theme/style of under the sea/mermaid-esque, which was quick and simple to do. You can find my own video on a blog post very early on, near the beginning of this blog.

All in all, I have a fabulous holiday with my family, and actually had quite a lot of outfit shots taken without realising. Maybe this could be the start of outfit posting. Who knows?!

faye xoxo

Under The Sea

Today I found one of my articles for The 405 that I wrote last month. It was a Summer trend post about the fashion inspired from under the sea. My favourite colours are green and blue anyway, so there's reason one for me loving the trend, and I love anything to do with summer. The sea reminds me of summer. There's reason two.

My article for The 405:

I wish I was by the sea right now. I will be in less than a week! I'll be in Portugal with my family, and I cannot wait to get away from rainy England! I need to get a lot of stuff done with regards to writing. I've written three more articles for The 405 today, and I'm writing a film review for Freedom Spark. Journalism is on the up for me at the moment, although I am a tad bored especially in this weather!

Also, finally my room is sorted for Spain! I've got quite a spacious one thank God! Also, this week I've read the 50 Shades trilogy. I read the three books in four days. Safe to say, I was addicted.

The sea trend also reminds me of The Little Mermaid and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

faye xoxo



Around the World

I love travelling. A LOT. The thing is, I haven't really done a lot of it! I'm 19 and I have only ever been to different parts of England, Scotland, Disneyland Paris, Cyprus, Spain (when I was two so I can't really remember it) and Tenerife (my second home). That does not seem like a lot for a girl who loves to travel. Maybe I'm a girl who loves to dream about travelling to amazing places. I want to find the quiestest and most golden/white beach in the world with the bluest sea. I love the beach and that also means a better tan!

I asked my Hawaiian flatmate where she had been to because on Facebook, it always seemed like she was travelling.

She is definitely the traveller! :

Japan

Portugal

France

Spain

Ireland

Italy

Czech Republic

Bali

Aotearoa

Thailand

Austrailia

The last two she is hoping to go visit after her semester.

That for me is a lot of places and I want to go to every single one of them and more!

These are such breathtaking images of our world! I want to go to every single one of these exact images to say in a future blog: I have been there.

Next summer, I plan to travel around Europe for a month just to a few different places: Spain, France, Italy, Ireland... because I want to see different parts of the world before I go to live in Spain for nine months.

Also, as the year after, 2013, my friends and I will be 21, for the last of our birthdays (August), we are going to America for a week or two! Originally it was supposed to just be Las Vegas but we now want a trip starting in New York, going to North Carolina, then to California and Hollywood and ending up in Vegas.

I, for one, cannot wait to go! At least to start the whole booking process next year to cement that this dream will definitely come true.

That is the plan of action for August 2013.

Right now, I have a holiday in December to look forward to. It's not booked yet but I am having another holiday this year!

What destinations have you been to or dream of going to?

faye xoxo



Perfect Getaway

Sun. Sand. Sea.

An extension to the previous post...

I have always wanted to go to that secluded place with golden sand and the bluest sea and not a single soul visible. Just think of lying in a brand new bikini on the warmest sand with a brand new read in your hand. Also wearing sunglasses, sun hat and sun cream for protection of course. I could spend months living like that without a care in the world.

Maybe one day I will go. 

Wishing and dreaming!

One day...

faye xoxo