The Simple Things in Life

How great is it when you wake up and that special someone in your life surprises you with something as sweet as this? Bacon sandwich for breakfast adorned with a ketcup heart.

I love my boyf!

xxx

The Italian Job

I've just come back from a gorgeous vacation in Sorrento, Italy with my even more gorgeous boyf. It was such a lovely break where we truly relaxed (which was much needed) and indulged in great food, cocktails by the pool and the breathtaking beauty of the local area. I can highly recommend Sorrento and the Amalfi coast as a place to visit. 

On our return to Norway we were greeted with grey skies and rain, a stark contrast from the continuous sun that shone down on us all holiday. But that didn't stop us from coming down from our holiday high too soon and when there was a break in the clouds, we dashed outside to snap these Italian themed pics. I even wore this outfit to work - I have to show off my tan while I have it.

Has your holiday been a fashion inspiration for you?

Sunglasses: American Eagle

Cardigan: Matalan

Dress: H&M

Belt: Primark

Wedges: Office

Boyfriend watch: Casio

xxx

p.s. don't you just love tan accessories? I can't get enough of them. Nor ruffles. Or wedges for that matter! 

Back to regular programming

Yep I know I have been AWOL for a while but I'm back now! I've just been living life - working hard, playing hard with abundant birthday celebrations (not mine, that's to come - yippee!), girl's nights out and trips away to beautiful cities.

Thanks to everyone who has been emailing me with postive comments and even better sending me lovely gifts (to be shown here soon). 

There are so many things in life that I end up feeling guilty about and blogging (or lack of in my case! Whoops!) should not be one of them. I started this as an outlet for me and my love of all things fashion and it will continue to be that. It's just that life just sometimes gets in the way....but I'm ok with that.

But, with all my time off I've been thinking up and creating loads of new posts - so stay tuned!!!

xxx

Denim days

(photos from StockholmStreetStyle, Karla's Closet, That's Chic, Yvan Rodic and unknown)

I can't believe that it has been well over a month since I have last blogged. So many things have happened, nothing terrible, but time has just flown past in a flurry of volcano-delayed trips, girl's night's out, masses of work and lazy days in the sun/sofa.

The sun is shining (finally) in Norway and I couldn't be happier. Following on my last post, I am no longer dreaming of but sporting more and more summery attire. My wardrobe of late has consisted of so many florals and bright colours and of course a massive smile on my face. I promise I will be a better blogger and post some of these soon.

A long-standing staple in my winter wardrobe is denim (see here) and I obviously don't need to go into its versatilities but I love denim in the summer even more, especially in its rawest, ripped, frayed and shortened form. The contrast of short denim with long-sleeves is something I adore. And of course the juxtaposition of destroyed denim with glamourous fur and silks. Something I've not tried much but am keen to is the denim turn-up. I've always been afraid it would make me look too stumpy. But Rachel's inspired me.

Hope you're all enjoyed warm weather - promise I'll be a better blogger!

xxx

Festival fashion

(photos from gossip center)

This volcanic eruption in Iceland is really screwing up the weather here. This morning we scrapped ice and snow of the car and it was nearly minus temps and now it is gorgeous sunshine outside. I love summer time and my fondest recent memories are filled with music festivals and lounging in the sun. Looking at photos of the recent Coachella festival in California made me pine for a stable climate of delicious warm weather. 

My summer wardrobe will consist of tie-dyes, tassles and breezy cute summer dresses and playsuits in a rainbow of colours. I love the one Paris is wearing here but I would wear it completely differently with fringed leather sandals, chunky turquoise and silver jewellery and feathers in my hair.

Here's some of my favourite styles from some of last year's UK festivals as well:

(photos from Elle UK)

Hope you all had a lovely weekend - I was on a cabin trip with some of my nearest and dearest enjoying long chats, delicious food and a tipple or too.

xxx

Dreams do come true

Sorry for not blogging for a while but I've been away enjoying my Easter vacation with my family. While I was away I did nothing but eat delicious homemade curries, chocolate easter treats and bacon sandwiches, shopped until my suitcase could not hold anymore and lounged about with my friends and family with and without cocktails depending on our mood. It was perfect and I miss them all so much now!

But my return to Norway was made a little sweeter when I landed and felt how much the air had warmed and realised that finally (finally!) spring is here. The smile on my face was made even broader knowing that all the floaty, fairweather treats I had stuffed my suitcase with have a chance of being worn.

The best purchase of all....

...yes those gorgeous YSL cage boots that I blogged about here are finally mine!! It must have been a sign, I walked into the store and there they were, 60% off and only left in my size. I put them on my feet and I knew they were coming home with me. Gorgeous aren't they? Even prettier when I found out I could claim the tax back on them since I don't live in the UK! I am going for a big girlie weekend soon and I will most certainly be dressing my feet up in these pretty little cages. I will also be channelling...

(from The Sartorialist)

Pics to follow...obviously!

I got my pretty YSL boots from Bicester Village, which is this great outlet village where I also picked up my beloved Mulberry mock croc Bayswater, seen here, last year. I also managed to score another bargain with these fabulous Georgina Goodman boots...

I stupidly forgot to take pics of them when I was home and due to the sheer volume of things I bought and the impending warmer months, I had to leave them back at my parent's in the UK for now so this is just a snap of them from the website. Look at how impressive that heel is? I love architecture like that! And they are so comfortable to walk in, which is an added bonus because I frequently chose fashion over comfort. The leather has a beautiful petrol sheen to them and I think they will be perfect next winter. Georgina Goodman does not actually have a store at Bicester Village but together with the British Fashion Council they have opened their first ever Pop up Boutique called the British Designers Collective. The boutique is showcasing some of Britain's hottest talents at massively discounted prices (I got my GG boots for a lot cheaper than they are on the website!) and is well worth a look. But hurry! The boutique closes on the 7th May and the bargains are going fast!

I really hope they have another initiative like this next year because I've got my eye on these...

Hope you all had a lovely Easter. I promise to get back on the blogging and you'll be hearing from me again very soon!

xxx