Archive for July 2012

I loved nothing more on my recent road trip than getting dressed up in the brightest dress possible, to spend a beautiful sunny day in Casino square, Monaco. This Topshop dress caught my eye on the sale rack about a week before I left for my holiday, and I couldn't resist! I was a bit apprehensive it would be one of thsoe pieces that, despite loving it, would never get worn. I'm so happy I was wrong! Yeah the bright neon orange attracted a few double glances in the street, but I feel that the colour really complemented my skin tone, and that the dress works really well on a hot sunny day as well as a night out!

After a quick stop at the beach to take some sun in the morning, the majority of our second day in Monaco was spent enjoying the sights of Monte Carlo and Casino Square. The grandeur, scenery and architecture of the famous mountain ringed square is out of this world, though only just manages to outshine all the amazingly fancy cars! We enjoyed some very tasty, but pretty expensive cocktails in the Buddha Bar at the side of the Casino, before heading back to the harbour for dinner where we were lucky enough to catch the annual Monte Carlo International Fireworks Festival! The display was one of the best I've ever seen, and lasted ages. Bonus!

Neon Topshop Dress | Primark Belt | Parfois Bag | Urban Outfitter Sandals (old) | Oakley Frogskin Sunglasses

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This was my first ever visit to Monaco, and I had no idea what to expect from this strange little place. Chris had been before and was desperate to stop off on our road trip to Italy, to experience the glamour of this principality, check out the Formula One track and spot expensive sports cars... but all I knew of Monaco was what I'd seen on James Bond!

We stayed two nights in a fabulous little serviced apartment, it's quite handy that Monaco is so small because it meant we only had to walk five minutes to get to the beach, or down to the port to have dinner while checking out the amazing yachts! It was great to see so many of the fancier yachts coming from Valletta ...if you're a long term reader of my blog you'll know that Malta is pretty much my second home! (Only a month till I'm next out there! Yay!) My favourite was the hilariously named 'Lady Nag Nag'!

We had dinner at the famous Monte Carlo Stars 'N' Bars, where I had some amazing vegetarian tacos and a cocktail, or two. We moved on to spend the rest of the evening in La Rascasse, for the longest happy hour I've ever experienced, it was not surprising that, along with some entertaining live music, the atmosphere was really great!

It only took a few hours in this amazing place for me to absolutely fall in love with it! Do let me know if you've ever visited, and your thoughts!

H&M Vest Top (old) | Primark Shorts (old) | Zara Sandals | Ebay Focco Bag

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I've been completely absent from blogging these last two weeks, having just returned from an amazing holiday road tripping round northern Italy, in the main. Chris and I drove through France before heading first to Monaco, and then on to Italy. On the way we stopped off in Nice for lunch and to stretch our legs, I wasn't planning on doing a post about Nice, but it's just such a stunning place I thought it would be great little opener for the next few posts I've got planned, all about our trip. I can't wait to start putting them together!

This outfit was put together mainly for comfort on the long drive, it was actually way too hot in the south of France for a button to the neck top and trousers, but I was totally oblivious in the air conditioned car! I love the neon top though, if any of you followed my past outfit posts you will know I'm a massive fan of bright colours right now!

Before I sign out I just wanted to say a big hello to all my new followers who have joined in the last two weeks. I had little to no wi-fi whatsoever on my trip, so haven't had chance to keep tabs on any the blog or any e-mails. It was such a nice surprise to come home to a few new comments and followers! Thanks guys!

New Look Top | Primark Trousers (old) | Ebay Focco Bag | Oakley Frogskin Sunglasses

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I'm going on holiday next week, a two week road trip through France to Italy, I CAN'T WAIT! Needless to say I've been browsing the net mentally piecing together my dream outfits. Here are some of the pieces that have made my wishlist!

1. The most perfect mint green lace dress from H&M, £24.99. I love the slight drop skirt at the back! | 2. Pretty neon pink and yellow necklace with layered gold chains, H&M, £6.99 | 3. Gorgeous white beaded bikini top (£22) and bottoms (£16) from River Island, would look amazing with a tan! | 4. One of the most popular shoppers on the net right now, perfect for carrying round everything you need on holiday! £79.99 from Zara | 5. I couldn't choose between this blue aztec print bikini and the white version from River Island! So why not add both to the wishlist!! (Top £22, bottoms £16) | 6. Fluro metallic sandals from Topshop, £40 | 7. In love with anything like these multicoloured neon bracelets with diamante, £15.99 from Zara.