What I Got For Christmas 2015

What I Got For Christmas 2015 

I hope that everyone had a really lovely Christmas and a nice relaxing Boxing Day. I had a very chilled Christmas just at home with my family eating lots and lots of food. Just how Christmas should be. I was also lucky enough to receive some lovely gifts so I though I would share with you some of the things that I got. 

The present that I haven't actually included in this post is a beautiful dress that I got from my parents. I had wanted this dress since the end of Summer (I know!). It is the most beautiful piece of clothing that I now own and I am so excited to wear it this New Years Eve! So I am going to do a whole separate post featuring that in my NYE outfit.

I had a stocking to open in the morning with some really cute little things inside and then a few more presents that were under the tree. 

One of the best surprises was this beautiful freshwater pearl necklace from my mum. I love pearls, I have some pearl earrings that I wear pretty much everyday that this will look stunning with. I think this is really unique but still very delicate. And I think to add a bit of detail to a monochrome outfit this would look lovely. 

I also got this stunning grey pouch that says "in the bag" on it which I think is so cute! 

I also received some lovely beauty products. Including a The Body Shop shea butter shower set, which is my favourite scent. And then gift sets from two other brands that I have always wanted to try but never have. The Sanctuary set comes with a really pretty bag and the L'occitane product smell lovely. I can't wait to try all of these and let you know how I get on. Finally I also got this Nuxe Rev De Miel lip balm from my dad who recently went on a business trip to Paris and picked this up for me.  

My sister got me this gorgeous grey and white snowflake mug which I love. I have a bit of a thing for pretty mugs. I don't even have my own kitchen and I already have a bit of a collection! This Whittard white hot chocolate is my favourite (if you haven't tried this you need to!) so I was very happy to find this in my stocking. And I also got some pretty white and gold star paper straws so I can make some Pinterest worthy drinks! 

I got two books in my stocking as well. The first is The Dressmaker, which recently came out in the cinema but I didn't get to see it so I am very excited to read this. And the other is Spill Simmer Falter Wither which I will also let you know how I get on with. 

Forever elephant obsessed. And my friends and family know it! It sounds sad but I am starting to get a bit of a collection of little elephant ornaments. I have a stone a metal and a glass one and this one will join them on the shelves in my bedroom. My boyfriend Jack got me this elephant that you heat up in the microwave. I love having a hot water bottle in the evening and this is just too cute! 

Jack actually made me a Winter Warming Box as my Christmas present this year which is just adorable. It was filled with so many lovely things for the perfect cosy evening in. Most of them grey as that is my favourite colour to wear! 

Inside my Winter Warming Box as well as the cute elephant I also got some little slippers (which I have lived in since), a travel mug with some hot chocolate, some nice green tea, some chocolate, a beautiful grey bobble hat and a scarf and mittens set. I think this is the cutest homemade present idea and so unique. Especially as he did it in my favourite colours with my favourite tea. 

Hope you gave and received some lovely presents this Christmas. I can't believe that the year is almost over but I am so ready for a fresh start and 2016. Got to start thinking about what my New Years Resolutions are going to be. Does anyone have any good ideas? xxx

What I Got For Christmas 2015

What I Got For Christmas 2015 

I hope that everyone had a really lovely Christmas and a nice relaxing Boxing Day. I had a very chilled Christmas just at home with my family eating lots and lots of food. Just how Christmas should be. I was also lucky enough to receive some lovely gifts so I though I would share with you some of the things that I got. 

The present that I haven't actually included in this post is a beautiful dress that I got from my parents. I had wanted this dress since the end of Summer (I know!). It is the most beautiful piece of clothing that I now own and I am so excited to wear it this New Years Eve! So I am going to do a whole separate post featuring that in my NYE outfit.

I had a stocking to open in the morning with some really cute little things inside and then a few more presents that were under the tree. 

One of the best surprises was this beautiful freshwater pearl necklace from my mum. I love pearls, I have some pearl earrings that I wear pretty much everyday that this will look stunning with. I think this is really unique but still very delicate. And I think to add a bit of detail to a monochrome outfit this would look lovely. 

I also got this stunning grey pouch that says "in the bag" on it which I think is so cute! 

I also received some lovely beauty products. Including a The Body Shop shea butter shower set, which is my favourite scent. And then gift sets from two other brands that I have always wanted to try but never have. The Sanctuary set comes with a really pretty bag and the L'occitane product smell lovely. I can't wait to try all of these and let you know how I get on. Finally I also got this Nuxe Rev De Miel lip balm from my dad who recently went on a business trip to Paris and picked this up for me.  

My sister got me this gorgeous grey and white snowflake mug which I love. I have a bit of a thing for pretty mugs. I don't even have my own kitchen and I already have a bit of a collection! This Whittard white hot chocolate is my favourite (if you haven't tried this you need to!) so I was very happy to find this in my stocking. And I also got some pretty white and gold star paper straws so I can make some Pinterest worthy drinks! 

I got two books in my stocking as well. The first is The Dressmaker, which recently came out in the cinema but I didn't get to see it so I am very excited to read this. And the other is Spill Simmer Falter Wither which I will also let you know how I get on with. 

Forever elephant obsessed. And my friends and family know it! It sounds sad but I am starting to get a bit of a collection of little elephant ornaments. I have a stone a metal and a glass one and this one will join them on the shelves in my bedroom. My boyfriend Jack got me this elephant that you heat up in the microwave. I love having a hot water bottle in the evening and this is just too cute! 

Jack actually made me a Winter Warming Box as my Christmas present this year which is just adorable. It was filled with so many lovely things for the perfect cosy evening in. Most of them grey as that is my favourite colour to wear! 

Inside my Winter Warming Box as well as the cute elephant I also got some little slippers (which I have lived in since), a travel mug with some hot chocolate, some nice green tea, some chocolate, a beautiful grey bobble hat and a scarf and mittens set. I think this is the cutest homemade present idea and so unique. Especially as he did it in my favourite colours with my favourite tea. 

Hope you gave and received some lovely presents this Christmas. I can't believe that the year is almost over but I am so ready for a fresh start and 2016. Got to start thinking about what my New Years Resolutions are going to be. Does anyone have any good ideas? xxx

Crystal Wasters

Crystal Wasters 

Today we found my favourite beach so far. It was just magical. Bright blue skies and beautiful turquoise waters. I wish we could have stayed there even longer but after a while it almost gets too hot and you start to feel like you have probably seen enough sun for one day. 

 

I lost count of the number of times that I went swimming in the sea! I'd try and sunbathe a bit and then get too hot and need to get into the water to cool down. But seriously, how beautiful is this view? I climbed over the rocks at one point and took so many photographs as I want to remember this forever. 

 

We got to the beach pretty early this morning, the earliest morning I have had in a while! It was nice to get there before it go really hot, while the sun was more bearable. We had a little picnic for lunch and then left after one last swim to get some ice lollies. 

 

I got back and showered all the salt off and now I am already in bed in my pyjamas sorting though some of my holiday photos and doing some editing, I think we are staying in for dinner tonight so it is going to be pyjamas all evening now! Speak soon :) xx

Crystal Wasters

Crystal Wasters 

Today we found my favourite beach so far. It was just magical. Bright blue skies and beautiful turquoise waters. I wish we could have stayed there even longer but after a while it almost gets too hot and you start to feel like you have probably seen enough sun for one day. 

I lost count of the number of times that I went swimming in the sea! I'd try and sunbathe a bit and then get too hot and need to get into the water to cool down. But seriously, how beautiful is this view? I climbed over the rocks at one point and took so many photographs as I want to remember this forever. 

We got to the beach pretty early this morning, the earliest morning I have had in a while! It was nice to get there before it go really hot, while the sun was more bearable. We had a little picnic for lunch and then left after one last swim to get some ice lollies. 

I got back and showered all the salt off and now I am already in bed in my pyjamas sorting though some of my holiday photos and doing some editing, I think we are staying in for dinner tonight so it is going to be pyjamas all evening now! Speak soon :) xx

Sunshine And Salty Hair

Sunshine And Salty Hair 

Had another amazing day today in the sunshine. We woke up late again (I have still not adjusted to the two hour time difference!) and spent what was left of the morning lazing around by the pool. After lunch we walked to a beach that my dad and brother had swum to the day before. It was a little bit of a hike, clambering over rocks, which was made worse by the 40° heat!

But it was another absolutely beautiful bay. And after a few hours there we had it all to ourselves! This was my favourite spot, by the tree and a crystal clear water. 

This is my favourite bikini that I don't think I have shown yet on my blog. I got it for this Summer in the Asos sale and I love the print and the fit. It's cute and fun and the colours remind me of holiday. 

I love the sun on my skin and the salt in my hair. Well, I like it when my hair goes into sort of beachy waves, but most of the time it just looks like it needs a serious brush! I've taken to wearing it in plaits a lot and then it dries into waves which I love. 

And I finally feel like my tan is coming along. I do worry about sun damage which is why I tan pretty slowly as I wear a really high factor and reapply my suncream like every hour! But despite the danger, like most people I do love having a bit of colour in the Summer.

Think that we are heading out for dinner again tonight! So unlike my family to eat out, but it's holiday! So I should probably go and slap some makeup on my face and find something to wear. Speak tomorrow xx

Sunshine And Salty Hair

Sunshine And Salty Hair 

Had another amazing day today in the sunshine. We woke up late again (I have still not adjusted to the two hour time difference!) and spent what was left of the morning lazing around by the pool. After lunch we walked to a beach that my dad and brother had swum to the day before. It was a little bit of a hike, clambering over rocks, which was made worse by the 40° heat!

But it was another absolutely beautiful bay. And after a few hours there we had it all to ourselves! This was my favourite spot, by the tree and a crystal clear water. 

This is my favourite bikini that I don't think I have shown yet on my blog. I got it for this Summer in the Asos sale and I love the print and the fit. It's cute and fun and the colours remind me of holiday. 

I love the sun on my skin and the salt in my hair. Well, I like it when my hair goes into sort of beachy waves, but most of the time it just looks like it needs a serious brush! I've taken to wearing it in plaits a lot and then it dries into waves which I love. 

And I finally feel like my tan is coming along. I do worry about sun damage which is why I tan pretty slowly as I wear a really high factor and reapply my suncream like every hour! But despite the danger, like most people I do love having a bit of colour in the Summer.

Think that we are heading out for dinner again tonight! So unlike my family to eat out, but it's holiday! So I should probably go and slap some makeup on my face and find something to wear. Speak tomorrow xx

Light And Breezy

Light and Breezy 

Yesterday we did some more exploring and found yet another beautiful spot. I actually think that Kefalonia is just one beautiful spot after another. Again there wasn't much of a beach here but the sea and swimming was just lovely. 

When the weather is as hot as this loose clothing is a must! This outfit was actually a total fluke, mum said that we were leaving and I grabbed a skirt and a white top from my cupboard to throw over my bikini. But I actually love how these two look together, white tops really do go with everything! 

Usually I tuck tops into this skirt but I love how this floaty and slightly cropped top looks over the skirt showing the scalloped lace detail. I also think it looks slightly bohemian which is a style that I love. 

Top - Charity Shop (Topshop)

Skirt - Hollister

Sunhat - Accessorize

So sorry about the lack of posts yesterday, the internet was down. But it is back now and hopefully it will stay like that! Think we are heading out to a beach after lunch today so I am going to take my camera and capture some more beautiful shots. Speak later xx

Light And Breezy

Light and Breezy 

Yesterday we did some more exploring and found yet another beautiful spot. I actually think that Kefalonia is just one beautiful spot after another. Again there wasn't much of a beach here but the sea and swimming was just lovely. 

When the weather is as hot as this loose clothing is a must! This outfit was actually a total fluke, mum said that we were leaving and I grabbed a skirt and a white top from my cupboard to throw over my bikini. But I actually love how these two look together, white tops really do go with everything! 

Usually I tuck tops into this skirt but I love how this floaty and slightly cropped top looks over the skirt showing the scalloped lace detail. I also think it looks slightly bohemian which is a style that I love. 

Top - Charity Shop (Topshop)

Skirt - Hollister

Sunhat - Accessorize

So sorry about the lack of posts yesterday, the internet was down. But it is back now and hopefully it will stay like that! Think we are heading out to a beach after lunch today so I am going to take my camera and capture some more beautiful shots. Speak later xx

First Day In Kefalonia

First Day In Kefalonia 

We arrived in Kefalonia! And my gosh, it is so beautiful. I think tomorrow I might take a few pictures of our villa, pool and view to share with you all. But right now I just have a few pictures from today. 

We arrived at the villa at around midday and basically jumped straight in the pool! After a pretty chilled afternoon sunbathing, unpacking and catching up on some much sleep we headed out in our hire car to explore the area. And this is what we stumbled across!

The beach wasn't particularly sandy but the sea and swimming certainly made up for that. The water was the perfect temperate and so clear and calm. My dad, brother, sister and I swam out for ages (all the way to some of the boats on the right in the first picture). Near the boats we found a cave that we could swim into and do a bit of exploring. We also did some cliff jumping off some of the high rocks by the cave. My brother Nick doing flips, my sister and I leaping, screaming and hitting the water very hard! But it was one of the most amazing swims I have ever done and this was only the first day. 

Since we got back to the villa we had a lovely barbecue for dinner and have been relaxing. I've found my little work station which is perfect for blogging too! And yes, this is my new laptop! I am still learning how to use it, and having been a Dell user all of my life it is probably going to take some time. 

But I should probably get some sleep now, we were up at 2am this morning and I have lost 2 hours due to the time difference. So keep an eye out for all of my Kefalonia blogposts coming up in the next couple of weeks. Speak soon xx