Getting Beach Ready

Whether you are planning a trip abroad somewhere hot this summer or just hanging out in your garden enjoying the British summer I have got the must haves covered...

The Bikini - There are so many different styles on the high street this summer, from high waisted vintage inspired numbers to the classic triangle style, I have picked up a few sets to last me through my trip away at the end of June. The first is a high waisted duo from River Island, the shape is very fifties with a contrasting modern pattern that gives this bikini a unique look. This shade of blue will flatter so many different skin tones and the shape really helps to create an hourglass figure. If this has too much material for you then try Boohoo, I found this adorable nautical inspired triangle bikini with tie up sides and neck, there is no denying this is for the braver gals out there as this style shows a lot of skin - but it is great for getting maximum tan! H&M have a lovely summer swimwear selection in at the moment, I chose this bronze set with rose gold beads, the top is super comfortable and gives great support, and this design comes in a range of colours so it is easy to mix and match tops and bottoms to create a more unique set.

Kimonos have been really big this year, and I think summer will see the trend continue to flourish, these are perfect for wearing with a bikini on the beach, they come in so many different patterns and fabrics it is really easy to find one that suits your style, I went for the River Island Kimono in purple, it looks wonderfully oriental and is nice and long so has a real bohemian vibe.

My beach must haves as far as products go are fairly minimal, keep hair and make up simple and be bold with nail polish, I love bright summer shades like Essie's Tart Deco and Style Hunter or anything from the Models Own Hedkandi or Polish for Tans collections. Speaking of tans I like to be a little bronzed on the beach so to give my tan a head start I use the Cocoa Brown One Hour Tan, this is super quick to apply, sinks in well and gives a lovely natural, long lasting shade.

So there are my tips on getting beach ready, what are some of yours?

Boho Waves with Alterna

Until I received my July GlossyBox I had never heard of haircare brand Alterna, they have been pioneering luxury haircare since 1997 so I was really excited to try their texture mist. This sort of beach look, textured wave style product is a real staple in my haircare routine so I had alot to compare this to, I found this mist to be very lightweight, a really fine spray that I applied to damp hair before my final blast of the hairdryer. It added texture and volume as promised, I also found that unlike other beachy type products I have tried this wasnt at all drying, in fact it gave my hair lovely shine. It contains organic bamboo and blue yucca root which all help to create that sexy tousled look.

Did you get this in your GlossyBox? Have you heard of this brand?

You Can Find Me in the Lanes.....

Once again I've taken far too many photos and can't seem to cut any out of this post! As I mentioned in my post about Brighton I did a fair bit of shopping in the famous Lanes recently... 

The North Laines are full of lovely Vintage thrift stores if that kinda stuff is your cuppa tea, Snoopers Paradise is a haven for gorgeous pieces of Jewellery, clothing, and all sorts of beautifully restored furniture. I could really spend hours in here, my favourite part being the painted stairs (I will recreate this one day)

£5 for a Hawaiian shirt!! How are more men not rocking this amazing look!

Stunning decorations all over the place at Snoopers Attic and just look at this magical staircase.....

The wonderful Beyond Retro where I purchased a lovely Vintage floral playsuit and a pretty flower crown to add to my ever growing collection. This place is just perfect... I always find something that I want to take home with me, the selection of men and women's clothes, shoes, bags etc is huge. The prices are really good as well.

 I think I need to start saving again for my next trip!!

Danielle

By The Sea, By the Beautiful Sea

"By the sea,
By the sea,
By the beautiful sea,
You and me,
You and me,
Oh! How happy we'll be,

I love to be beside your side,
Beside the sea,
Beside the seaside,
By the beautiful sea." 

Some Like it Hot

Making the most of July's beautiful weather Luca and I decided to head over to Brighton for the day for a spot of shopping. After conquering the Laines we had the biggest lunch ever at a lovely Mexican restaurant, and after getting ridiculously full we thought it was best to walk it off along the beach where we headed for the Pier.

I love Brighton Pier, there is something so magical about the busy atmosphere with the bright lights and bold colours of the rides and arcades, and when you turn to look back at the beach it is just the most amazing view.

Such a cute photograph above, I don't know if you can really get married on Brighton Pier but how cool would that be!!!

If you don't live local to Brighton but are thinking of planning a trip down here then I would say it is definitely worth it! There is so much to see and do.

Danielle

Summer Holiday

As you may have noticed I haven’t blogged for a little while now, the reason being I have been on holiday! Luca and I popped on an plane to Spain (… see the little rhyming thing I did there)

We flew to Murcia in the South East of Spain, I haven’t been on a plane since before I can remember so for me it felt like a whole new experience. Where we stayed was really Spanish with not many tourists at all which was great! We went to the beaches everyday, ate tapas and drank tons of water ( it was HOT!!)

Our favourite beach by far was Calblanque, it is a nature reserve so there are no buildings, restaurants or bars, it is perfectly untouched. The sand is so golden and soft and the crystal clear water was beautiful. I cannot wait to go back!
Love Danielle