A statement flat is all the rage right now in blogger-land and I’ve got to say I’m well on board with this trend. I don’t wear heels a lot so a fancy pair of flats is a great way to spruce up outfits for me. First up these Legalini Pointed Slip On Flats are so on trend and look like the comfiest smart shoes I’ve ever seen. Next up these Delias Lace-Up Espadrilles are so holiday-ready they’re already in the check-in queue. I love an espadrille and the lace-up detail on these make them super stylish and add something extra to a classic white summer dress. Finally, in the flats department, these Eddiva Statement Flats would look amazing with some clean cut black trousers and a white t-shirt!
Top 3 Breakfast Protein Shakes
On days where you don’t have much time it’s great to be able to get all your breakfast nutrients in one tasty hit using shakes and smoothies. Here are the best protein shakes for breakfast that I think are really tasty and also hit all those protein, carb and fat macros spot on. My preference is towards whey protein shakes but if you don’t like to eat dairy products or are vegan or lactose intolerant then there are a huge range of dairy-free protein powders out there on the market!
8 Ways To Always Be Ready For Fun
Maybe it’s a last-minute invitation to a weekend away by the sea. Maybe you and the girls have just finished up a hard day at the office and have decided on an impromptu night on the town. Whatever the situation, the chance of fun can arise at any minute. Let’s be honest, spontaneous days and nights out are often the most fun. Because you haven’t had time to build up your expectations, any fun is simply appreciated, not analysed. And let’s be honest, sometimes it feels kinda reckless in doing something last-minute. There is a lot of fun in that too.
3 Alternative Materials For The Modern Home
As you may know, I’m really into interior design and love to discover new materials and ways of doing things that traditionally, might be seen as a bit off the wall. I really enjoy watching programmes like Grand Designs and George Clarke’s Ugly House To Lovely House and dream of doing our house up in a crazy way like these. I’ve been doing some serious Pinteresting over on my Interior Design & Decor board and I’ve discovered three materials I’d love to incorporate into our house one day.
6 Must-Have Pieces To Hike In Style
Hiking is one of my favourite activities to get outside during the spring because it can feel like a real adventure and you can spend a whole day in the fresh air, something that most of us don’t get the chance to do if we have office jobs. When the warmer weather comes around I always think it’s great to do something a little different when it comes to fitness too. We can become stuck inside a gym during the winter months because of the horrific weather because who loves to run about in the rain and the snow when you could be inside a cosy gym? Not me, that’s for sure!
4 Sneaky Design Hints For Small Living Spaces
If your home is on the smaller side, I feel your pain and you may struggle to get your interior design spot on or exactly how you might like it. However, with some guidance, you should be able to make the most of your pint-sized pad. For some sneaky hints and tips, keep reading.
1. Use Savvy Storage Solutions
4 Life Hacks Every Grown Up Girl Needs To Know
Being a grown up is hard. The daily struggles of being an adult mean nothing until you have to make your own doctors appointments and do your own washing up. Here are three life lessons that I think are super important to being on the way to adulting properly.
1. Meal Prep
I’m not going to lie, I do enjoy meal prepping and having all my food set and ready for the next few days. My meal prep on a Sunday usually consists of one big one-pot meal such as a chilli or a jambalaya and a few snacks like my Cheesy Egg Muffins, falafels or my new favourite berry oat bars (recipe to come soon!). This makes sure I’m not hitting the shops every lunch time and wasting the pennies as well as eating purely Milkybar buttons.
What Type Of Coffee Drinker Are You? #UKCoffeeWeek
You’ll know by now that it’s UK Coffee Week until the 17th which is supporting growing countries such as Rwanda and Ethiopia through the vibrancy of coffee culture! We love coffee in the UK, you literally can’t walk 20 paces without seeing either a chain or an independent coffee shop in Nottingham, where I live. I’m sure we have 4 Caffe Nero branches within our one town centre as well as two Starbucks and a couple of Costas.
How To Give Your Home Italian Flair
Interiors and home design are one of the most important aspects of any architectural creation, and Italy is without a doubt one of the primary inspiration for designers worldwide. It is renowned for its centuries-old industrial and artisanal excellence and whether you like Old World traditional Roman style marble creations and Baroque Byzantine colonnades, not to mention the warmth and comfort of traditional Tuscan wooden furniture complemented with iron chandeliers, copper vases and pots set in a harmonious traditional setting- or rustic Sicilian interior designs blending Greek Doric, Gothic Renaissance, and Arabesque architecture and decor, you don’t have to look too far to find what you are looking for. As the centre of the Mediterranean, since Greco-Roman times Italy has benefited from over 3000 years of cultural interaction with the main protagonists in Mediterranean history and extended its knowledge of architecture and design to incorporate Old World decor into modern styles that carry the legacy and splendor of the past.
24 Uses For Coffee + Secret Starbucks Hack #UKCoffeeWeek
Did you know that this week was UK Coffee Week? Hell to the yes! Who doesn’t love coffee? My go-to order at the moment is a Soy Milk Latte with a shot of sugar-free vanilla or caramel syrup – it tastes so good!
Did you also know that you can save 50p on your coffee at Starbucks by taking your own cup in to take away? This is a seriously sweet hack that can add up in the savings department if you’re a regular coffee drinker like myself. Check out these cute coffee travel mugs, I love this Paperchase Tropical Fruit and the pink and green Happy Jackson Happiness cup.