Bali Photo Diary

It's been almost three weeks since I went to Bali, and I am still dreaming of the sunshine, the exotic fruits and the elephants. So I thought I would do a quick post sharing some of the unseen photos of the most incredible holiday. Hope you enjoy!

Being a tourist exploring the Rice Fields of Bali. Also, that's my camera cover in my back pocket!

The incredible Tegenungan Waterfall.

Sunsets and sunhats.

Can you think of anything better than bumping into a elephant in the street!

My favourite (plus Jack)!

Monkey business.

Being shown around the coffee plantation of the worlds most coffee, the one that's eaten and excreted by a palm civet and then sold in Harrods for about £250!!

And honestly, it really wasn't that special! Definitely not worth the price that Harrods are charging!

Some more beautiful views...

I think my next post will be the two items of clothing that I picked up in Bali, so keep an eye out for that!

Speak soon xx

Olympus PEN

Olympus PEN

Since I started blogging back in 2013 I have been lucky enough to use my dad's Canon 400D. I am no photography expert but it is an amazing DSLR camera and perfect for taking blog photos. However for me there have been two limitations of using this camera. 1) It's large and pretty heavy - meaning I don't often take it out with me. 2) It doesn't video.

For a long time now I have wanted to invest into my own camera, to buy into something that videos and is a lot more transportable. As I have said before my photography knowledge is fairly limited, and I am yet to take a photography course although it is on my list. So I needed something that would be fairly simple to use, yet still give me the quality photos that I was looking for.

I fell in love with this camera as soon as I started to see it being featured by bloggers and popping up on my Instagram feed. It's a compact camera, with a screen that opens downwards and has several different photography settings as well as video. It is also white and beautiful, and being no camera expert this was what initially drew me in!

Advertised as the ultimate blogger camera, the Olympus PEN EPL-7 really is the full package. It allows moments to be captured on the go in perfect quality, when a DSLR would be less than practical. It also has very high video sound quality for a compact camera. And finally the touch screen which opens downwards is perfect for "selfie" taking, which I will admit I will occasionally be using this for!

I am so exciting to start learning more and using this beautiful camera. Particularly as I managed to get hold of the last one in my local John Lewis just before I am going on holiday in a couple of days. So I think I might try and take some videos as well as photos! Watch this space! xx

Revision Breaks

Revision Breaks

And award for the most boring blogpost title goes to...me! Apologies! Revision (and hardly leaving the house) has actually started to turn my brain to mush. Not a good thing to be saying a couple of days before my first exam! Anyway, I thought I would step away from my coloured pens and spider diagrams to share some things that are actually keeping me sane right now!

Green smoothies! I know I wouldn't have guessed it either. My aim of being more healthy has now lead to me drinking something that looks a bit like pond algae! But while some forms of algae are apparently good for you I haven't gone that far yet! This one actually tastes good, promise. It's a kale, banana and kiwi smoothie with a little bit of honey for sweetness. Poured over some ice and with a matching green straw this has started to replace my afternoon iced caramel coffee! And my mum loves it too!

Was so sweet to find these waiting in my bedroom when I got home from uni last week! My family are just the cutest!

Another attempt to be a little healthier! Salads that actually leave me more full than a sandwich have been my favourite lunch recently. Just a lot of fresh green leaves, some cheese, parma ham and some salad dressing. Super quick to make and really yummy.

How cute are my little cacti candles that my mum got for me? I love candles and cacti, so it really is a match made in heaven. They also smell really good, but sadly they are only tiny so they didn't last very long.

I feel like I should stop procrastinating and get back to revision again! By the end of next week my exams will all be over and I can get back to spending more time on my blog. I can't wait to get writing some more frequent posts on here.

Speak soon xx

Sunday Snaps

Sunday Snaps 

After a busy and sometimes stressful week I had a nice relaxing weekend. I woke up early on Saturday morning to go to the library and finish some work. And then after lunch I went and did a little bit of shopping. I treated myself to two things that I had wanted for a while, one clothing item and one beauty item. And I'm going to do another post sometime this week to show you what I bought so for now you will just have to keep an eye out for that!

Something that I have really been enjoying recently is reading. It's usually something that I only find time for during the holidays. So while I miss having wifi and watching Netflix getting back into reading as a way to relax before bed is something I have really been enjoying. The book that I have started this weekend is One Step Too Far by Tine Seskis and I am already half way through!

Yesterday I got a parcel from my mum saying that her friend (who has really lovely clothes) was having a clear out and wondered if I wanted this top. It fits perfectly and looks so beautiful just with a pair of simple jeans. And I love the unique texture and pattern of the top. 

Another way that I have been relaxing recently is colouring! I know, it is something that you probably haven't done since you were a child. But recently adult colouring books have been having a bit of a moment. I have this beautiful Tropical Wonderland one that has some really lovely intricate designs. 

This was just yesterday outfit. Keeping warm it lots of layers. And feeling quite preppy for my trip to the library. This navy cable knit jumper was actually Jack's until his mum shrunk it in the wash and just gave it to me. Free Jack Wills jumper! But it is probably one of the warmest things that I own and I think now it is a little smaller it does look like a girls jumper. 

And of course lots of tea drinking this weekend! Hope everyone else has had a good weekend. It has honestly gone so quickly, and I can't believe that we are over half way through October already! But next weekend I am going to my grandparents are we are having a huge family get together for my grandpa's birthday, and I am so excited to see everyone again. 

Sunday Snaps

Sunday Snaps 

After a busy and sometimes stressful week I had a nice relaxing weekend. I woke up early on Saturday morning to go to the library and finish some work. And then after lunch I went and did a little bit of shopping. I treated myself to two things that I had wanted for a while, one clothing item and one beauty item. And I'm going to do another post sometime this week to show you what I bought so for now you will just have to keep an eye out for that!

Something that I have really been enjoying recently is reading. It's usually something that I only find time for during the holidays. So while I miss having wifi and watching Netflix getting back into reading as a way to relax before bed is something I have really been enjoying. The book that I have started this weekend is One Step Too Far by Tine Seskis and I am already half way through!

Yesterday I got a parcel from my mum saying that her friend (who has really lovely clothes) was having a clear out and wondered if I wanted this top. It fits perfectly and looks so beautiful just with a pair of simple jeans. And I love the unique texture and pattern of the top. 

Another way that I have been relaxing recently is colouring! I know, it is something that you probably haven't done since you were a child. But recently adult colouring books have been having a bit of a moment. I have this beautiful Tropical Wonderland one that has some really lovely intricate designs. 

This was just yesterday outfit. Keeping warm it lots of layers. And feeling quite preppy for my trip to the library. This navy cable knit jumper was actually Jack's until his mum shrunk it in the wash and just gave it to me. Free Jack Wills jumper! But it is probably one of the warmest things that I own and I think now it is a little smaller it does look like a girls jumper. 

And of course lots of tea drinking this weekend! Hope everyone else has had a good weekend. It has honestly gone so quickly, and I can't believe that we are over half way through October already! But next weekend I am going to my grandparents are we are having a huge family get together for my grandpa's birthday, and I am so excited to see everyone again. 

Winter Whites

Winter Whites 

Today was my day off yet it has gone so quickly I don't really feel like I have made the most of it. I wondered around the shops for a bit looking for a pair of shoes that I never found. I did however try on a beautiful dress in Mango. It was bottle green and in a shift dress style and would have looked perfect with some thick Winter tights for the day or black tight and heels for something dressier. But I couldn't bring myself to buy it. But if I keep thinking about it as much as I have since I tried it on then maybe I will have to go back and get it.

Today I also treated myself to a Malteasers milkshake. I made it myself with my Nutribullet, not sure milkshakes are really what is was meant for! But it tasted so good and I still have a huge bag of Malteasers left! 

The house has started to get a little chilly so I have been living in my slippers from Primark and snuggling up in lots of big jumpers and fluffy blankets. it's so lovely in the evening with my candle and fairy lights on. Winter is definitely on its way!

Another thing that I have really been loving at the moment is my Calvin Klein sports bra. It is just the comfiest thing ever and it still looks super stylish. I have been wearing this under big jumpers and slouchy tops a lot. Although I am pretty small on top anyway so I hope i don't look too much like a teenage boy! But this also looks really cool under a sheer shirt and a leather jacket.

I am so desperate to get the matching pants too. Not really sure why! They are nearly £20 for a pair of grey cotton pants. Although then I can be matching and in my mind that would make it worth it! xx

Winter Whites

Winter Whites 

Today was my day off yet it has gone so quickly I don't really feel like I have made the most of it. I wondered around the shops for a bit looking for a pair of shoes that I never found. I did however try on a beautiful dress in Mango. It was bottle green and in a shift dress style and would have looked perfect with some thick Winter tights for the day or black tight and heels for something dressier. But I couldn't bring myself to buy it. But if I keep thinking about it as much as I have since I tried it on then maybe I will have to go back and get it.

Today I also treated myself to a Malteasers milkshake. I made it myself with my Nutribullet, not sure milkshakes are really what is was meant for! But it tasted so good and I still have a huge bag of Malteasers left! 

The house has started to get a little chilly so I have been living in my slippers from Primark and snuggling up in lots of big jumpers and fluffy blankets. it's so lovely in the evening with my candle and fairy lights on. Winter is definitely on its way!

Another thing that I have really been loving at the moment is my Calvin Klein sports bra. It is just the comfiest thing ever and it still looks super stylish. I have been wearing this under big jumpers and slouchy tops a lot. Although I am pretty small on top anyway so I hope i don't look too much like a teenage boy! But this also looks really cool under a sheer shirt and a leather jacket.

I am so desperate to get the matching pants too. Not really sure why! They are nearly £20 for a pair of grey cotton pants. Although then I can be matching and in my mind that would make it worth it! xx

Weekend Randoms

Weekend Randoms 

So I think first of all I need to talk about these incredible brownies! My best friend, who I haven't seen in over three months came over yesterday and we ended up baking these incredible brownies, also known as "Slutty Brownies". I don't know! 

They have a cookie base, Oreos in the centre and a brownie top. And my gosh they are delicious! So if you like baking and you haven't tried these before they are actually really easy to make and I really recommend them. 

Red Alert! Yesterday morning drinking a smoothie and reading Vogue. I was actually reading that red is the colour of the moment, so why not wear it and drink it! 

Lazy Sunday's call for slouchy jumpers. Although I wear slouchy jumpers and jeans basically everyday of the week! I love this striped one from Topshop that I found in the sale a couple of months back. It is so soft and comfy but still looks cute with some delicate gold jewellery. 

So Summer is pretty much coming to an end now, but we still have Autumn to look forward to. Today I was feeling inspired on Pinterest and made a whole new collection of pretty Autumn pictures. It makes the end of Summer not quite so hard. 

And finally I ordered this really cute little lantern for my university bedroom a few days ago and it arrived yesterday. It is even smaller that I expected, but it is so pretty and I can't wait to put a little tea light in it. 

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend. I have spent some time today bagging up all of my really summery clothes to put them in the loft. And I have some big winter jumpers to bring down now. I always like to sort out my wardrobe at the end of every season to clear out things that I haven't worn in ages and to make more room. I think I am going to try and be good and go on a run or something before dinner. especially after eating those brownies! xx

Weekend Randoms

Weekend Randoms 

So I think first of all I need to talk about these incredible brownies! My best friend, who I haven't seen in over three months came over yesterday and we ended up baking these incredible brownies, also known as "Slutty Brownies". I don't know! 

They have a cookie base, Oreos in the centre and a brownie top. And my gosh they are delicious! So if you like baking and you haven't tried these before they are actually really easy to make and I really recommend them. 

Red Alert! Yesterday morning drinking a smoothie and reading Vogue. I was actually reading that red is the colour of the moment, so why not wear it and drink it! 

Lazy Sunday's call for slouchy jumpers. Although I wear slouchy jumpers and jeans basically everyday of the week! I love this striped one from Topshop that I found in the sale a couple of months back. It is so soft and comfy but still looks cute with some delicate gold jewellery. 

So Summer is pretty much coming to an end now, but we still have Autumn to look forward to. Today I was feeling inspired on Pinterest and made a whole new collection of pretty Autumn pictures. It makes the end of Summer not quite so hard. 

And finally I ordered this really cute little lantern for my university bedroom a few days ago and it arrived yesterday. It is even smaller that I expected, but it is so pretty and I can't wait to put a little tea light in it. 

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend. I have spent some time today bagging up all of my really summery clothes to put them in the loft. And I have some big winter jumpers to bring down now. I always like to sort out my wardrobe at the end of every season to clear out things that I haven't worn in ages and to make more room. I think I am going to try and be good and go on a run or something before dinner. especially after eating those brownies! xx

September Sunshine

September Sunshine 

I think today was quite possibly the last day of Summer. Although it really was a beautiful day, blue sky, a warm breeze and the perfect beach day. 

Mum and I spent the day in Camber, the morning on the beach and the afternoon wondering around the little town of Rye. And even though it is September it was definitely bikini weather! It felt so good to have my toes in the sand and the sun on my skin again, like I was back on holiday. The last few days have felt so Autumnal and I am ashamed to say but it got me starting to think about Christmas already! I think today was like the final goodbye to Summer. 

I love wondering around little towns and taking beautiful pictures, especially in the sunshine. We sat outside in a little cafe for a bit and I ordered a chocolate milkshake which I downed in about a minute! 

White buildings and beautiful flowers is my idea of perfect. 

I thought I would also show you what I was wearing today as I really like this simple outfit and I have never worn this top before. It was given to me by a family friend who was having a huge wardrobe clear out about a year ago. It's a French Connection blouse so I kept it not really thinking too much of it. But it is a beautiful floaty fabric and really simple and pretty. I love how feminine I felt when wearing this too. And as it gets colder I also think this would look lovely under gilets and coats. 

For jewellery I wore my rose gold watch and this new teeny tiny elephant necklace from Topshop which I am obsessed with. I also chose a lipstick that I haven't reached for in a while and I had forgotten how much I loved it. It is a MaXfacor lipstick in the shade Pink Brandy and its a lovely fresh orangey red coral shade (poor description I know!). But it looks lovely paired with the white blouse ad simple gold jewellery.

Hope you liked this post and that you got a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather today. Speak soon xx