'Top 10 Current Obsessions'

Currently Coveting Over... 

1. BALENCIAGA CITY

I've been umming and ahh-ing over this bag for sooo long, and when I say long like over two years! Now that I have finally decided to go for it, the GGH is now being d/c. Booohooo!
Seems like it's sold out in Europe and only available in the US so I am waiting for my friend bring one back when she visits Vegas next month - fingers crossed they will save me one!

2. RAY BAN AVIATORS

A classic item that I have been meaning to buy but never got round to it be due to money constraints or timing. Now that I have my holiday booked and earning $$$, will definitely be picking up a pair soon!

3.  PRADA SAFFIANO LUX TOTE

Currently coveting over this baby as well...not usually a Prada fan as I find their designs a bit boring however I have fallen for this one for its 'Hermes' esque' classic style! LOVE!

Just can't decide whether I want to go for the classic black, or go for the caramel....

4. CELINE

The new 'IT' bag currently seems to be the Celine luggage or the 'sad robot' bag as some like to call it...

Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous!

5. Isabel Marant High-Top Trainers

Never in my life have I been a fan of wearing trainers, unless they were Keds or Converse, however when I saw these high tops with a hidden wedge - I immediately fell in love! 

 
The luxe sport trend is definitely a marmite kinda thing - you either love it or hate it! With a hefty price tag of £400 for a pair of these babies, I've picked myself out a high-street version from River Island at a much more affordable price!

6. NEON YELLOW BLAZER

LOVING the hot neon trend currently and with the blazer trend going strong; all you need to do is add a splash of bold colour to brighten up the rainy days!

Throw over a simple white shirt or pair with skinny jeans for a super hot look! I'm in search of a yellow neon blazer at the moment but just can't seem to find the right yellow- Zara has an amazing one however seems to edge more towards neon green -.-


7. NEON NAIL POLISH

Really excited to get my hands on some neon yellow nail polish...add to my neon obsession! Illamasqua and Essie are the two brands I want to try most as I have read good reviews on them! =)

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8. YSL Teint Resist Foundation

Looking to change my foundation and I'm eager to try out the YSL Teint Resist. I'm constantly in search of a HG foundation that will stay put all day, covers up imperfections as well as being non-oily for my skin.

 I've read good things about this and can't wait to try it out! Shame that it costs over £30!

9. Vaseline Rosy Lips

Currently my fave lip balm, I nicked this from my mama's draw last weekend when I was home after leaving my usual Carmex in London. Boy was I surprised by how much I loved what I thought was just a 'typical' tin of Vaseline. With almond oil, this is extra nourishing on the lips and left a lovely soft pink tint. 


10. VALENCIA

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Uber excited to go away in a few weeks time. We chose Valencia as it allows us to have both a city and beach holiday at the same time. With some gorgeous beaches near the main city of Valencia where we will be staying, I can stroll to top up my tan and then head out in the evening for some shopping and partying ;)

Hope you had fun reading, see you next time! <3

Gold Rush

GOLD RUSH

Hey everyone, hope you all had a lovely weekend! The weather was so beautiful and sunny, yet come Monday it is already gloomy and wet. I had an amazing weekend doing what I love most - shopping! You can never beat a day out on Oxford Street amongst the busy crowds on a warm sunny day! ;) The boyf did not seem to agree however...! Since he is away for a few days, thought I would start up on my blog posts again...and begin with one of my favourite things - accessories!

When I was younger, my fave colour jewellery was definitely and HAD to be silver. However, the past few years I have been obsessed with gold, gold and more gold. This weekend, I gave in to more gold jewellery whilst out!

I absolutely adore bangles and cuffs as it adds so much edge and statement to any outfit. These are a few of my faves! The intertwined one is from HK and cost me only $20!!! Next time I am there I am going to top up on more jewels as you can buy the same thing there that would cost £10-£20 here.

The watch-link style bracelets in rose gold and gold/yellow were a few I picked up this weekend. Love the colours on these! My fave in my collection at the moment are the cuffs on the right with the hanging chain which look so cute stacked together. 

Can't wait to wear this what I'm calling the 'mayor' inspired necklace! Such a statement piece which will add a bit of chique to a minimal outfit. Also picked up the layered link bracelet (also features on the 1st image) on the far left, which creates fab texture with its thin chains intertwined with the chunky links. Both are from H&M.

Gold is perfect for summer so I can't wait for it to get warmer to showcase all the bling ;)

Thanks for reading guys, have a great evening.

Life as it is right now...

I never seem to have enough time or should I say 'energy' after a long tiring day at work to write on here....but whenever I do, it's always a lot of fun and I want to make it me often!

In our busy society today, people put too much pressure on themselves in everyday life and me myself - I am exactly one of those individuals! Maybe it is true when they say that girls always set themselves too high expectations and at the same time are the ones who are always disappointed when these goals are not reached. Though I do believe that you should have aspirations, goals and dreams. Life isn't always about striving to be the best, rich and successful etc etc however doing things that make you happy - you only live once as the saying goes!

Since the last few years, I have really learnt to appreciate what I have, the people around me more and I think that has also come with age. Getting older has definitely changed the way I think and perceive life. I used to be a think ahead, plan plan plan, and am a 'always think of the consequences' kind of girl, however recently I just want to enjoy today for today and try not to think so ahead (though I am still like that in some things!).

With a new job, new place and new lifestyle this year, my life has definitely changed and I see myself getting closer to reaching my goal, both personally and professionally. Having been through so many ups and downs, I am a strong believer of  'all things happen for a reason' even if the reason is unexplainable or unjustifiable. There will never be an answer for everything, and sometimes we have to accept that...maybe we will never know.

I am looking forward to what this year will bring and it is definitely a stepping stone to the future, especially in terms of career. Landing a role as an health and beauty buyer is a blessing in disguise; I am looking forward to my next adventure as a result of this experience. It is true what my parents have taught me - you need to work hard for what you want - and I intend to do so!

"The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary." 

Wise words! Unless you win the lottery that is...until next time...take care! <3

  

Borough Market Delights

Hey everyone, it's been a while once again since I last posted, however this time I have a better excuse! Lots has changed since my last post, new job, new life, new home and getting used to the new lifestyle! I have been really busy in the past few months, settling into my new role and readjusting my lifestyle all over! Work inevitably has been tiring hence lack of posts and when I do get time off I just end up going out and making the most of it!

So one of the places I went to last weekend was 'Borough Market' which is right by London Bridge. Borough Market is bursting with excitement and yummy foods, with a diverse cultural audience both selling and buying. 

As I went on a Saturday and one of the first sunny weekends of Spring it was packed with people, walking superbly slow as it was so crowded (similar to a typical night in Mong Kok if any of you have ever been-but less sweaty!)

It is defintely worth a visit and a great excuse to eat lots of lovely scrumptious food! 

Here are a few snapshots from my day, enjoy! 

Nom nom nom ~ Portuguese Tarts

Mushroom Family!

"Buurrrp"

Pimm's O' Clock

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh Oysters

Big Paella!

Lamb Kofta Wrap

Watch Buddies ;)

Make sure you visit Borough Market if you are out and about in London town :)

                                                                         

                                           Thanks for reading!

Prague

Prague

Hey y'all, this post is all about my travels to the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic. Sorry it has taken me a WHILE to write this post but here it is. Hopefully for those that have not been, after reading this will make you want to visit!

So this trip was a surprise for my mama's 50th birthday; even though it took a lot of planning and just as much effort to keep it under wraps - it ended up being a great success and a memorable few days! As you get older, it's rare to go on family holidays so I really do cherish times like these! :)

The main reasons I chose Prague out of other European cities such as Rome, Milan, Madrid and Paris (which were all on the agenda) was 1. We all had never been before 2. Variety of things to do/things to see 3. Price - Prague is one of the cheaper European cities to visit in terms of food/attractions and cheap beer! I don't really drink but if you do, a pint of beer costs around £1.50 - much cheaper than Coke and much bigger! Well, I'm happy we settled for Prague as it turned out to be so worth it!

Prague is one of the most popular Central Eastern European countries to visit, and for me one of the most magical and beautiful cities due to its atmosphere and architecture. Most people don't realise how beautiful the city is until they are there (me being one of them!). The streets were paved in cobblestone as far as the eye could see (even though it hurts your feet after a long day-be warned to wear comfortable shoes!) it created a really historical atmosphere and was perfect for the surroundings.

Cobbled-Street

What struck me most was that the city and it's architecture seemed to be well preserved; the Old Town is surrounded by charming Baroque, Gothic and Rococo architecture and all buildings that seemed to be built at the same time were all present -you did not have the usual mismatch of new and modern buildings wedged between the old. Inevitably, that was what made the Old Town area of the city so magical! There was even a  'Disney' style tower ;)

Old Town Square

Church of Our Lady Before Týn (Disney Tower!)

We spent a total of 4 days there; which I felt was a perfect amount of time to allow you to explore the city and do all the things that you want. As we went in November, the weather was particularly bitter cold and sometimes in the day the temperature can reach 1-3 degrees and even minus at times! That took a while to get used to for my parents however I felt that the cold added to the beautiful atmosphere and romantic feel of the city.


Day 1

Our hotel - Moods Boutique ♥

Old Town Square

Old Town Square at night

The Famous Astronomical Clock 

  

Pretty side streets

When visiting Prague, it is essential to visit a Medieval-inspired restaurant as the atmosphere is amazing accompanied with the live music from the Czech musicians =) Obviously not forgetting the food of course! Prague cuisine is known to be 'hearty' and 'meaty' and I was definitely not disappointed albeit a little shocked when my meal arrived. Never have I had so much meat in one meal and the size of the portion was shockingly big! Traditional Czech food usually consists of meats such as pork, beef or duck as a main served with potato dumplings (“knedliky”) as a side, and a refreshing Czech Pilsner beer ;) Goulash is also a dish to taste whilst you are there! 

I wouldn't recommend eating Czech food on a daily basis as you would definitely be piling on a few pounds for sure! ;)

'Prague-Style' Massively Meaty Meal!

Medieval-Themed Tavern

A must try is the food stands in the Old Town Square where they sell meats, desserts and drinks! These fresh pretzels were so yummy!

Prague Pretzels

Day 2

On the second day, we went on the 'City Bus Tour' which I think is a must when visiting any city as it takes you to all the major spots so you won't miss anything! The Prague Castle was one of the stops with a beautiful church - especially the interior.

St. Vitus Cathedral

 

The Old vs. The New

Me and the boyf went off for a wander into 'New Town' area which is deemed more trendy and modern with all the shopping down Wenceslas Square, National Museum, the famous Dancing House and amazing cafes! ;)

High-Tea

The Dancing House

 

 

Wenceslas Square, New Town

Yummy Bread-Bowl Soup :)

The Famous Czech Beer

Day 3

In the morning, we hopped back on the tour bus (ticket was valid for 48 hours-amazing!) and headed across the other side of Charles Bridge to the Mala Strana (aka 'Lesser Town' or 'Little Quarter') which is the more quieter and less touristy part of Prague. If you are looking to stay in the country side area of Prague, this is it. It is away from all the tourist hustle and bustle and has beautiful greenery and breath-taking scenery :)

 

 

Petrin Viewing Tower

 Day 4

We explored the famous Charles Bridge which decorated with sculptures from the baroque period - one of the most popular tourist destinations in Prague, vibrant day and night, scattered with vendors and entertainers! It is advised to go in the morning to experience a less croweded walk; although a romantic evening walk to admire the breath-taking views of the pretty-lit streets of Prague is also recommended.

Charles Bridge, Vltava River

Boat Rides across the Vltava River

Pretty ^.^

Prague's largest concert hall - Municipal House

Walking up the Astronomical Clock

Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed my mini insight into the beautiful city of Prague!
Until next time...

..... ciao ciao ;)