I think it is safe to say we are all pretty big Instagram user spending a good majority of our days taking pretty pictures, editing them and posting them for the world to see and love heart like. So I thought I would create a little post sharing with some of my favourite photo editing apps that I use pretty much all the time to create that perfect Instagramable picture.

A Beautiful Mess // I use ABM to add a fun element to my pictures whether is s a cute border, some text or cute symbols. It was one of the first apps I downloaded to edit my images, and I think at the time I paid 69p for it. I don't use it very often however it is such a cute app to have when wanting too add a personal touch to some photos, specially foodstagram and cute memoir moments. (See below for photo examples)

 

Insta Size // is the app I use to create white space around my photos, and it is also the app I use if a photo is to narrow or too large to fit in the standard Instagram photo square. I find I use Insta Size the most for displaying full length outfits, sometimes collaging two images together (like example), and displaying a whole picture whether it is portrait or landscape. 

VSCOcam // I love VSCOcam it is a great app to use for editing a photos exposure, saturation, contrast etc.. I know you can now do this in Instagram but I tend to use VSCOcam still as I personally think it is a lot better to control. Also I love the filters that are available on VSCOcam they just have a nice feel and look to them. The app also has a 'fade' feature which I love to use on my photos. Personally I use this app A LOT, I'd say for the majority of all my Instagram photos, I find it editing perfect for pretty much every photo I take. So yep! VSCOcam is a winner in my eyes.

Mirror Effect // it is what it states on the tin. This app I simply use to mirror an image, and without a separating white line through the middle. A quick and easy app to use and it also allows you to crop down your image and re mirror it, so you can minimise the space mirrored in between (I have no clue weather that last sentence made any sense) but hey. Again I use Mirror Effect for outfit shots, as it is always nice to see double aha. 

Picfx // I have used this app since the beginning when I created my Instagram on my iPod touch (yolo). I think I downloaded it along side A Beautiful Mess and I also think I paid 69p for it. This app is great to play around with as it offers loads of effects and filters to edit your images with. Personally I use it most for adding light effects to my photos, from a pink hue dusting or sprinkles of light dots (see below). I used this app a lot in the beginning, but maybe not so much now, however it is a great one to have just in case you feel like you're in the twinkling mood. I may start using it more often as it gives a photo such a pretty look and feel, perfect for making picture perfect memories. Also this app allows you to layer effects and filters on top of one another so you can play around with it for ages. 

I hope you found this post useful and maybe some new photo editting apps to try. I know that I like to read these kinds of blog posts one because I'm nosey and two because I'm always looking for new apps to try and download. So on that note do let me know of any photo editing apps you think I might like. Adios Amigos x

So me and James have been Adventurous Annie's and decided to motor bike (ped) around the island. Seeing what we could find and just have a change of scenery really, believe it or not but going to the beach everyday can become quite tiresome.

We had such a good day exploring, finding streets and road that we haven't been down before, it is amazing how many temples the island has and we didn't even know were just around the corner. I have seen so many places and shops I want to go back and check out and restaurants that we would like to try. It was a really good way to see what the other side has to offer : )

Here are a few snaps I took along the way, and of course what I wore //

The Chinese temples were the most beautiful I have ever seen. The colour and detail that goes into these buildings inside and out is just incredible.

This is the ceiling of my favourite temple, just amazing.

Successful beach days.

Picked up some snazzy new trousers,  Cloudy outfits,  Selfie Saturdays, Panang curry heaven.

Love these denim and lace embellished shorts from Chaweng market.

I am determined to learn how to make one of these crochet tops, I also want to make a bikini too. Or I might just buy one haha.

Cute little cocktail bar with the prettiest of fairy lights

Pretty beaded rings at the markets,  Passion Fruit Mojitos, James with a book (well kindle) in his hand never thought I'd see the day, Cloudy beach days with ma Luca sunnies.

I have been on a bit of a roll this week with the old blog posts, which is kind of a nice feeling as I feel like I'm really starting to back into the old swing of things. So keeping it up I thought I would just update you on a little 'life lately' post with a few snaps of what I have been up to recently. Most of my days are just spent exploring the town or at the beach, as you can see I love to walk to markets even if I have seen almost everything there is to see I always find something new I like aha. Today marks my second month here in Thailand, which is ridiculous to believe. Time has and is going way to fast

Cannot believe I have been here 2 months already and it is September. No way is it nearly Christmas surely.

I hope you like this kind of post, I think it is a nice way to share with you some of my many photos I have been taking and just to show you what sort of things I have been doing and seeing, etc.

Also for more travel snippets and finds you can find me on Instagram where I post daily here. xo 

Twin Sister Spring Fields Dress - Twin Sister via Next Concession

New Balance Trainers - Thailand's very own 

Shopper Bag - again Thailand's very own

Taurus Bull Necklace - Topshop 

Rings - Primark

Today is a simple look and the first time I'm wearing this Twin Sister dress that I purchased a while ago with some Christmas Next vouchers. I didn't realise Next had a wider concession range on their online website, they have so many fab bits on there and such a huge range, I spent days trying to decide what I was going to spend them on. Unfortunately they don't have this dress on there now as it was a xmas purchase but they do have some other Twin Sister dresses which are similar in simplicity. You can also find Twin Sister on OhMyLoveLondon - they have a bigger collection. Oh and just checked they have this dress in their sale see here and a gorgeous pastel print version which is amazing see here . 

Thought I'd be a little bit chic with my shots today and shoot them with the apartments roof top satellites in the background. Maybe wasn't as cool as I thought at the time aha but it makes a change. Change in good. 

Would love to hear your thoughts on this post, speak soon. xo 

Just thought I would put together a post of all the wonderful garms I have bought recently, although I'm sure it won't be long before I outfit post most of them, but all the same they make for a pretty photo..

One of my favourite things about Thailand so far has been the markets and the untold amount of wonderful things they all have. Most of them have quite a lot similar displayed however it is always fun to rummage and have a look through, there are so many colours and bright things - literally I'm like a child in a sweet shop. James is somewhat not impressed as yes I can admit that we have seen pretty much everything there is to see, but I still find something that fascinates me.

So moving on; here are some of the bits I purchased the other day, I must admit that I did get a little carried away and got a lot more than I thought. I was only suppose to be trying to find a new dress, which I did find, as well as two pairs of short, a top, a bag and some fabulous trousers. I cannot stop staring at them all I am such sucker for patterns and textures so all these are a dream. 

I'll no doubt be living in these over the next couple of weeks so I'll be sure to blog as I do. Speak soon xo 

James eating his coconut and peanut ice-cream

Market stalls with weird and wonderful things - was contemplating buying my dad a puffer fish just to see the look on his face aha

Being all traveler like on a rock at Hinta Hinyai (rocks)

So many bright colours, I loved the detailing on these dragons leading up to big buddha

Swimming in the waterfall was amazing. I hope to see more and bigger waterfalls in Bangkok.

My favourite part of the day, meeting Natalie the baby elephant.

Here are just some snaps from a recent day trip me and James went on. We had the best day exploring Koh Samui Island and visiting some of its main attractions, including Big Buddha, Namuang Waterfall, The Magic Gardens, Mummified Monk and my favourite getting to meet some very friendly elephants. 

Wearing my trusting Motel playsuit and chunky sandals, I felt very traveller esque'. Motel have never failed in creating a perfect fit playsuit I have quite a few in my collection now and I feel so comfortable in them, Motel is definitely the one to go.

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Bikini - Primark 

Skirt - Chic Wish

Sliders - RiverIsland

Sunglasses, bag - Topshop

Another beach look for today's post, this bikini is one of my favourites. Primark have created some gooduns' this summer they have had so many different styles and prints and I cannot help but feel girlie in this one, specially with my hair braid and swishy skirt aha. I was very excited about my hair braid in this post as I haven't had a braid put in my hair since I was about 8 years old, sadly this one only last a few days before falling to pieces in my hair, which I was very upset about I remember them staying in for weeks and weeks when I was younger, gahh how times have changed.

Today was the first day the sun has shined in about four days, so I was a happy bean catching my weekly vitamin D fix. I hope the rain stays away for a few days.