Venice.

Hello stranger. It's been sometime, I have been so busy, caught between working a day job, interning of an evening and freelance writing on top of that. I'm exhausted the majority of the time these days and it doesn't take long for my eyelids to flutter and shut up shop for the day, when I get in from work. 

Whilst I have been busying myself, my parents decided to fly to Venice last week for a few days and get away from this terrible weather. They had a fabulous time and took some beautiful photos which I edited for them on their return. They are so lovely and colourful I had to share them. 

Getting super inspired by colours and nature at the moment so these photographs were a warm welcome into my life, I am so excited to share them with you. They have embellished my wanderlust. 

As I have been so busy, you can always keep up with me via Pinterest, Tumblr or Instagram. 

 

Accents of the day.

As well as capturing a handful of photographs with my camera, I also got a lot more detail with my phone today, whilst at the farm. Henceforth, I share with you a closer look at my day through the gift of Instagram. 

 Cherry prints, peeled turquoise paint, retro radios, teeny windows & weathered roof tiles and a mix and match kitchen. 

 Outside toilets, girlish annual illustrations, rotary dials and vinyls.

 Painted leather, pink wooden slats and climbing blossom trees. 

 Baking, little pink chapels, patchwork,vintage photos, green doors and detailed letterboxes. 

 Hymn numbers, blue, wooden buildings, decayed trunks and union flags. 

Cobblers, haberdashery, plentiful drawers, buttons and a writers paradise: desk and typewriter.

Moodboard: Light & Nature

Images via (from left to right): The Epitome of Quiet, Lepor Lepos, Wet Paint, And The Moon Appears, Wet Paint, Obessee, Rosettes

The bleak chill fades, evenings become lighter and the future seems brighter in my mind. 

I always find it intriguing to observe the subconscious parallels created when I decide to make a moodboard and select photos. In retrospect, light I think is the theme here, for this one. 

Pastel mints, yellows & pinks, pure whites with a nod towards nature. Overgrown plants wildly creeping through the cracks in the pavement & potted plants basking by the windows. The same windows that flood the rooms with a natural light.

On a side note, I added Clemence & Astrid's image in at the top because of my love for the detail in both of their outfits; a delicate, jewelled indulgence. 

A befitting word of the day: 

Effulgent (adj.) shining brightly; radiant

Abandoned dreams.

Making the most of the clear skies, today was spent exploring with my boyfriend and his friend. We went from a war memorial to a beach (kinda) to a country park. 

We were eager to visit an abandoned girls school near by but our friend wasn't as keen so we plan to save that for another day. We were so enthusiastic about having a great day, around lunchtime we struggled with thinking up ideas of where to go next, which was typical.

 I wore a simple summer dress, ballet pumps and a cable knit cardigan just incase it got chilly, I didn't need it however because the weather was just so splendid. We dined on scampi and chips in a pub by the beach, semi-mud larked finding washed up pottery and skimmed stones. 

Curiously I questioned the reasons behind people leaving things to rot and waste away. We came across a few deserted boats today, rusting and worn. Don't get me wrong I believe that beauty can be found in decay but I just don't understand why people could possibly forget or why you would want to? 

 For example, the deserted girls school we wanted to visit. It is such a magnificent building structurally, with grand stairways and a beautiful glassed greenhouse conservatory, it makes me think why would you want to let it be left there alone. I'd want to make the most from it, turn it into a house, it would be such a wonderful place to live. 

 The beach we visited wasn't the kind you would ever contemplate sunbathing on but was perfect to stroll down, contemplating life and such things.

 It was such a glorious day, despite only appearing in one photo here, showcasing my outfit, I was very intent on showing you all some of my photos from the day.

Stripes & flippers.

A new week begins and I can hardly believe we are nearing the end of March, the day is perfect and I plan to spend it productively with lots to get done. I've got Fifties music flooding the room and fresh air drifting through the window and down deep into my lungs. 

I decided when I first picked up these pretty blush heels from the Zara sale that my journey to become more feminine on a daily basis would start with wearing these shoes casually and not just of an evening out. They are such a small heel that they don't look out of place worn this way but still keep the elegance and femininity that I was looking for. 

 I've taken to rising early and going out for a stroll through the dewy fields to clear my head, ready for the day. It's so easy to fall into a slumber around the house, the walk helps motivate me for the rest of the day especially with this beautiful weather. It's enough to put anyone in high spirits.

I'm wearing a navy jersey sleeveless blouse today (which I enjoy looting from my mother's wardrobe) with my white cotton skirt from Zara I picked this up because I really enjoy how it's covered in little vintage swimmers in their striped one suits, caps and flippers. It's a lovely length too and has a nice fullness to it. 

Spring breaking.

 There is nothing better than relaxing on a saturday, with no plans, this morning I threw on an old worn pair of jeans and my classic boatnecked Breton top and headed out for a stroll. It's been a delight this past week to see daffodils and white blossom on trees.

 I put on my raffia mary-jane flats which have made a resurgence on Office's website I noticed just the other day, they have started selling them again. 

Breton top: Uniqlo/Jeans: Mango/Shoes: Office

I can't tell what Mother Nature wants the weather to be like for today so it's best I just curl up inside. Does anybody have any exciting plans?

Balancing act.

It's a lovely sun shining day today and the bitter cold isn't making me chatter like a pair of wind up teeth. As I mentioned in my previous post I wanted to get into posting personal outfits on a more regular basis and so I went out and did just what I needed to for such a post. I fall under the category of 'those people' who whip out the shorts at any chance of sunlight and so today with a slightly warmer atmosphere, I went out in shorts. 

 They remind me of the kind you see women wearing casually in old black and white holiday snaps because of the high waist and shape. Here I am wearing them with a pretty shirt which is covered in colourful little bugs and my patent capped toe mary-janes. 

 Despite wearing shorts I wasn't too foolish to leave the house without something on top. Not only for a little extra warmth but also for a little extra coverage so people walking past didn't think I was too much of a lunatic. 

 The coat is a few years old now, I picked it up in a Zara sale and fell in love with it instantly because it reminded me so much of something an elderly man would wear. I also envisioned Chuck Bass to don it himself. I am neither Chuck Bass or of a retired age but feel I need to dress like I am, on occasion. 

Shirt & Shorts: Urban Outfitters/Coat & Bag: Zara/Shoes: Office

Darling Buds

Hanne-Gaby Odiele by Serge Leblon for Mixt(e) S/S 12

The times they are a-changin'

“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.”

As I grow, my attitudes are changing, maturing.

I want to live and work hard, to be able to have choices and what ever life I desire.

To go wherever I please, to do whatever I please and to just be happy. 

You know I've been to sea before, crown and anchor me.

Image via lets beyond the stars

'Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the same colour as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated'

- Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and The Sea