So with 2015 practically upon us, I thought I'd take a moment to share with you some of my blogging/interweb/insta favs that I read/watch probably everyday and have loved throughout 2014. SO HERE WE GO!

My list of favourite blogs grows every year and with the help of Instagram I came across a lot more. Oh the wonders of a hashtag. These are just three of my new favourites from 2014:

Glad Rags and Glitter // Nicky is the boho queen, I found her lovely blog through Instagram and fell in love instantly. This girls wardrobe is just a dream. I would like it ALL please. 

The Little Plum // Chloe is just the sweetest little plum and her wardrobe is so effortlessly stylish. I am forever wishing I could pull off the tailored trouser look, and well simply just look as flawless ALL THE TIME!

Easy Tiger // Ok so not only does Tiger have the coolest name, her wardrobe screams the coolest of the cool. With a mixture of high street and vintage finds Tiger's style is killer.

The Little Magpie // I have followed Amy's blog TLM since the very begining and this girl will always be a top favourite of mine. But this year Amy ventured into the world of Youtube and hell is that girl funny always making me crack up to myself. I love to watch Amy's hauls, vlogs and tags (basically all of it).

Helen Anderson // Also known as Melon, is one of my favourite Youtubers to watch for both beauty, hair, fashion and just general giggles. Not only does Helen have amazing hair she has a great personality and I can just watch her videos for hours and have a whale of a time lol. (maybe I should get out more).

What Olivia Did // Olivia has only done a handful of videos, but after being a fan of her beautiful blog and writing for so long I knew I was going to enjoy watching her Youtube channel. Two of my favourites being her 'Smokey Eye Tuturiol' and her collaboration with Lulu Guinness with the 'TMI Tag'.

Sarah Hashcroft aka That Pommie Girl // Another lovely that I happened to come across on Instagram, in fact you probably all have at some point as Sarah has taken over the Instagram world with her gorgeous fashion account. Posting everyday, Sarah is stunningly flawless in both her looks and style. 

Katy Mitten // Katy's whole home is a dream and every photo she posts on Instagram has me cooing and awing all the time. From delicious looking hot chocolates and warm cosy pjs,  to pretty delicate flowers and kitty cat cuddles, Katy's Instagram is definitely one of my all time favourites.

Angelica Blick // If you ever just want to spend an afternoon 'wanderlusting' then Angelica's IG is the one to go to. All her travel snaps are so dreamy and have me dreaming of such exotic places to visit. Angelica is also uber stylish and will have you wishing for her wardrobe.

There you have it a snippet of some of my favourite interwebs of 2014, I hope you enjoyed this post and maybe found some new accounts, channels or blogs to follow. Tomorrow or maybe the day after I will be blogging all my OOTD's from this year + some from last year too, as it just so happens I didn't round up 2013 and I have no clue why. So stay tuned if you want to see all my looks for the last two years. Adios xo 

Last week I made it my mission to learn how to crochet so I can make myself some pretty halter tops and bikinis to wear whilst here on my travels. You may have seen I have blogged a few crochet finds from the local markets, however they are a little pricey to buy because they are hand made (of course) and when I say pricey I mean something like 800thb which is about £16 which is not that expensive I know. But I'm on a cheap living budget therefore pretty things over £10 I find hard to justify. SO with that explained aha I went out and found some pretty coloured yarn and set about teaching myself how to crochet. YOUTUBE tutorials galore and here you have it, my first crochet bikini. What do you think? It was actually really easy to follow so I will link below the youtube videos I used to teach myself. Next I think I will try out a halter top.. maybe a Christmas one hehe.

Useful Youtube videos to learn how to crochet a bikini:

Single crochet stitch - How to Crochet: Single Crochet Stitch (Beginners)
How to crochet bikini bottoms - HOW TO CROCHET A BIKINI BOTTOM, string bikini
Crocheting bikini top using crop top tutorial for cups - crochet crop top tutorial

Can you believe me and James have already reached the half way point to our island adventure, I certainly cannot. It seems only last week I was just arriving in Koh Samui to join James and being our journey. So with that said and of course 2014 coming to a close I thought I would take this time as the perfect opportunity to round up a few of my favourite memories of our Thailand experience so far, and maybe a few extra blog posts over December just give you a little more insight and my opinion on some the places we have visited and stayed. Almost like a mini 'Koh Samui Guide' - just in case you plan on visiting here some day (I know I am helpful like that). The majority of the 6 months we have lived in Koh Samui Island which if you don't know already is about 1 hour plane ride from Central Thailand, Bangkok. We have stayed all over Koh Samui Island (which is only small) which means I can fill you in with all its best bits and places. So look out for those post to follow, but for now here are my best bits.. Hope you enjoy xo

Since graduating from university and working full time I struggled to find the time to do all the things I loved, drawing and designing being one of them. So Thailand for me has also been about being able to get back into the things that I am passionate about (one being my blog), and the other just freely being able to doodle away. So my little collection of drawings and tat means a lot to me, and I cannot wait to look back on it in years to come.. So yes James that does mean I am going to continue on shell hunting.




Ok so if you follow me over on instagram or twitter, or even know me in person (lol) then you'll know that I am a massive collector of all things pretty and fabric and jewels. With that said the markets here in Thailand have been one of my highlights and yes most of it is all the same and yes most of it is all pretty junk, but I love all that and could spend every evening just strolling around seeing what I can find. If I was left to my own accord (which James safely knows not to do) I would literally be penniless and probably back home already.

The endless beach days. To be a beach bum probably has been a dream of mine since I can remember, and to say that I have fulfilled that dream (for one year) makes me super happy. All your worries, troubles and stresses gone just like that, all you have is time and time to yourself which I think is important to all of us. Being able to wake up every morning, well nearly every morning - we have had quite a lot of rain recently (which slightly ruined beach days aha) and being able to just go sit on a beach for half the day or more has just been a dream and has been one of my favourite things. Because we have been on the island for so long now, we have almost seen and done pretty much everything we wanted to do therefore each day we are just living and enjoying having all this time to ourselves to just live and not worry. Honestly anyone who is considering travelling for a year or just living in a different country, I'd 100% say to you DO IT, and you'll be surprised how fast the time goes and that it self makes me glad that I did it. Time goes fast - but nothing really changes, so make a change.



Yes the puppies made it in the favourites, how could they not. Just look how happy I am in this picture makes me cry with laughter every time. There were 9 puppies in total and if I could get them all up in my arms I would. I was so sad to say goodbye to them when we moved this month, but I'm sure it won't be the last time I see them (if I have anything to do with it won't). Maybe a bike ride is on the cards..

// James and I, doing what we do best. Goofing around. This trip so far has been the best and there is none else I would rather experience it all with that my love.

// The elephants were amazing, such beautiful creatures and to see them up close and feed them lots of bananas was so much fun.

// One of my favourite things to do have been visiting the temples and getting to go inside. Such amazing buildings and so much detail and design go into each and every single one. They are like works of art.

// Koh Nang Yuan was a trip I'll never forget, and not because I was terrible ill on the boat but because I have never seen an island so beautiful and waters so clear. It was one of my favourite days.

// I do love a beach swing.

// Mine and James afternoon strolls and stumbling across treasures. This spirit tree has to be the most sassiest tree I have ever seen, I know that I will be pulling this one out in future projects for inspiration.

// ROAD TRIPS!! Were so much fun, getting lost countless times and finding hidden coral coves. If you haven't seen already I made a few road trip Vlogs.

// Again the temples and Buddhas were amazing to see.

// Our very long adventure to get our visa renewed, was tiring but has been part of the journey so far and a good one.



I will never forget the faberooni time I had when one of my best friends came to visit and stay with me. Literally we did not stop laughing for the whole 2 weeks, and I'm sure we will never forget all the funny things we saw and did. Thank you so much for coming out Sam!!



Meeting baby elephant Natalie was probably one of my TOP favourite days, she was so gentle and cute. We were sure to buy her lots of bananas. I have loved having my Polaroid camera out here to capture some precious moments, although there has been many times I wished I had it with me when I didn't.



Oh soppy. Not sorry. This is one of my favourite (said that word so much I WANT to punch myself) photos of me and James. It is just so cute and at the Waterfall that we have been to a couple of times now, which has been one of our best places to visit in Koh Samui.



When I woke up in time to catch the sunrise over Surat Thani, on our ferry trip to the border. This place is just so beautiful.



THE FOOD! I loved Thai food before I came to Thailand but honestly you have not tasted Thai food like it. It is 10000000000x better than back in the UK (obviously) I have eaten it pretty much everyday and am still not bored. It is so delicious and flavorous and spicy my god my mouths watering just thinking about it aha. Seriously there is nothing like it. Will most definitely miss it when we come back home.



Halloween was the best night. James won his Muay Thai fight , we partied all night long and then we got a burger king. Tremendous. Living here for the majority of the year means we get to see Koh Samui through all its seasons, holidays and celebrations, which has been so good to experience as coming for a couple of nights or a 2 week holiday you don't get to see all that goes on. I'm really looking forward to Christmas and New Year.



Speaking of Christmas, over the last month we have seen Koh Samui transform into a little Christmas paradise. With lights everywhere, Xmas trees in all restaurants and hotels, sparkling palm trees and quite possible to biggest Christmas tree I have ever seen in Central Festival (shopping centre). It is so magical and is making me very excited for the Christmas celebrations to come, even though it will just be me and James this year and I'll no doubt miss home lots on the day, it will still feel special and festive I'm sure.

So I think I will round this post up now at it is getting pretty heavy. I hope you enjoyed reading and seeing some of my best bits so far, I am having the most wonderful time and am cherishing every second. I am really excited for what adventures the next half will bring and I have a feeling 2015 is going to be a great year. Speak soon xo 

If I was celebrating Christmas this year (which I will be but with just me & boyf on the beach) this is what I'd be wishing for.. maybe next year aye! All items are clickable and I have also displayed links below. Oh and feel free to leave a comment with all your Christmasy wish lists - I love a nosy :)



Firstly Santa this little guy would be truly the most amazing and special and BEST and I would love him so much.. present ever. I have been really good this year, and I can wait till Christmas its fine.. But I would really love him.

Lovers and Friends Saturday Night Sequin Dress • Nasty Gal MARC by Marc Jacobs 36.5mm Rose Golden Baker Analog Watch • Marc by Marc Jacobs ASOS Knitted Turban Hat - Green • Asos Topshop 'Squeeze' Pom Velvet Loafer (Women) • Topshop ASOS 90s Mixed Stone Ring Multipack - Multi • Asos Sixty Seven Tabitha Box Leather Zip Boot • Nasty Gal M·A·C 'The Matte Lip Collection' Lipstick • M·A·C Auberta Pleated Midi Skirt Grey • Missguided Alaga Felt Fedora Grey • Missguided Chanel Vintage logo belt • Chanel Urban Decay 'Naked' Palette • Urban Decay FOREVER 21+ Mixed Faux Leather Satchel • Forever 21 FOREVER 21 Floral Lace Sheath Dress • Forever 21 525 america Hi Lo Turtleneck Sweater • 525 America Topshop Charm Necklaces (Set of 4) • Topshop

It has been awhile since I a posted a 'life lately' update, so today this is what I plan to do. Quite a fair bit has happened over on the land of coconuts since I my last life snippet post. From me joining the gym (yes me), a best friend visiting, puppies everywhere and me and James moving yet again to another part of the Island. Ok that might not seem as eventful as you might of assumed but believe me to me and my beachin' self I was rushed off my feet. Aha I think I may have forgotten what hard work is.. Here are just a few of my favourite photo snips from the last few months. 

Had the best two weeks ever when my gorgeous friend Sam came to visit, I did not realise how much I missed my girlfriends and girl time until she was here. We spent the whole 14 days laughing, singing, dancing and just being completely loons which we are best at aha. It was an emotional goodbye, but we made some of the best memories. 

If you follow me on Instagram then you probably would of seen these two photos, plus a trillion more. I was not always a dog person (as I have only ever had cats) but ever since my mum bought little Bella into the family and I guess living with James and his doggies for awhile I have become a sucker for all furry four legged friends. I'm obsessed and am really wanting a puppy of my own (possible future goals when I'm home) so you can imagine my excitement and joy when the owner of our guesthouse has a litter of 9 fluffy white puppies. Honestly if I could I would of brought every single one of them to take home with me, just look at the cuteness and yes I lapped up my daily dose of puppy cuddles EVERYDAY!



Back to the beginning of October me and James celebrated our 6 year anniversary together and Thailand being the perfect place for us to reflect on how far we have come both individually and in our relationship. Anyone who is or has been in a long term relationship you'll all know that there are times when things get tough, but pushing through whatever situation it might be and coming out even closer and stronger than ever before, just proves that it is a relationship worth fighting for.  I'm so grateful to have James in my life and yes we have had shit times but getting through them together and becoming closer just makes all those times worth the upset. We are having the time our lives out here together and I am so over the moon that I get to experience this way of life with my love. (Ok sorry I was not expecting the soppy-ness, I'll shut up now)


We have just moved to Choeng Mon which is a quieter part of Koh Samui Island. After being in Chaweng for so long we felt like it was time for a change of scenery and atmosphere, even though I loved Chaweng with its busy night life and frequent markets. Choeng Mon is a lot more peaceful and we have found a cheap enough place to stay that includes a pool, beach and gym so we have lots to keep us busy (however I miss the puppies), Chaweng is only 10 minutes away via tuk tuk so we can enjoy the best of both worlds.


Last but not least introducing blonde me. Maybe a little dramatic I know (my dad thinks I have lost the plot, maybe I have) but after wanting to go lighter with my hair for so long I decided to take the plunge and I didn't go softly either. So here I am with my almost white locks and I love it, at first maybe a little shocked but a couple of days to adjust I am so glad I took the risk. Despite my hair being completely destroyed from the bleach (although it was in terrible condition before hand) I have no regrets what so ever and I'm so excited to live out my next chapter as a blondie. Ooo I might even go Lilac or Pink or Blue the possibilities are endless hehee. 

Howdy! My last post was just over 2/3 weeks ago me thinks, and since that time I have had a one of my best friends visits me here in Thailand, bought some new bits, drunk maybe a little too much and well just been having a pretty amazeballs time. But sadly my Samantha has gone home and it is just me and James again, which is nice but after having such an amazing 2 weeks with my lady pal it feels awfully quiet again. So on that note this weeks priorities are to get back to my island routine, continue with work things and of course my blog :) 

NINE more weeks till Christmas day, holy smokes! Girlfriends we need to get ready. Ok so if your like me and seem to always leave everything to the last minute when it comes to Christmas, even if you prematurely promise to yourself that you won't. Somehow it always happens, when it comes to buying gifts, wrapping gifts, and buying festivity frocks (which I never have any money left for). So I think October (well it is November tomorrow but hey) is a good time to prepare or just have it there in the back of your mind, you know just so we are thinking about it. Gift / Present wise I shall cover maybe  four more weeks down the line, but for now lets think about 'What To Wear' and to help us Boohoo have only gone at got it covered with a Christmas Collection.

So Boohoo have got it all to make sure we look effortlessly fabulous this season, with their gorgeous Christmas collection which will be sure to dazzle not only your eyes but every one in sight around the festive season. Here are just a few of my favourite pieces that are to hit the online store very soon. As you can see all things sparkle and glam are definitely in my books this Christmas, I love the sassiness of the fluffy trims and luxe shine fabric finishes. Keeping it classy with long lengths and wide leg trousers but adding just enough ooh lala with deep v neck plunges and cut out panelling. Boohoo's Christmas collection is just simply gorgeous it is almost impossible to choose from the range, but it is safe to say there is definitely a look for every festive occasion here. So see your 2014 out in style in with Boohoo.