Summer Holiday Haul

Hi Lovelies, 

Hope you're all well. I've been a busy bee and time has been ticking away on me. So much so that in only a few days time I jet off to beautiful Bali for two weeks... excited doesn't cover it!

Excited though I may be I am still obsessively organised with it. My packing list was written out, then my check list of what I had started to pack was ticked off. Outfits were planned and shopping lists prepared. Are you the same?

As I stared down at my long list I thought it high time I write a little post about all my planning and purchases!

Malibu & Piz Buin Sun Protection

So firstly and most importantly I stocked up on sun protection. Bali is going to be incredible but also roasting and looking after your skin is so important. I've used Malibu sun creams before and like their smell (mmmm sun lotion smells amazing in general!).

However, I'm intrigued to test out the Miracle Tan element to the Factor 30 Malibu lotion. It's water resistant and as well as protecting skin and promoting tanning it also claims to enhance it. Finally, I bought a Piz Buin Factor 30 lip balm. I don't know about you but my lips get so very dry in the sun and it's an item I often forget to carry in my beach bag.. prepared this time!

Zara Haul 

I have a ridiculous amount of clothes so I wanted to try to tone down my pre-holiday spending but also treat myself to a few new items I could mix and match into my current wardrobe. Making sure new items complement those in your current wardrobe is so important and something I only recently started to take into consideration.

Zara is my absolute favourite store at the moment! So my haul is pretty much just from there. I bought two super cute shorts: high waisted khaki and floaty tropical florals. Keeping to the block colour and tropical print theme I also bought two crop tops: a floaty pink floral off the shoulder and a tight fitting white crop. They're the perfect colour tones to mix and match with and either combination will suit the Primark faux ostrich leather clutch & M&S brown suede heels.

I wanted some fun accessories too and so popped to Accessorize to pick up some beaded flip flops and transfer tattoos. Can't wait to try those out!



Love 
Laura Claire

Top 5 Summer Getaway Essentials

Hi beauties, 

Holiday lettings company HomeAway challenged me to list only 5 of my very top weekend getaway essentials. It was just as tricky as it sounds... if you're anything like me you'll believe 20 cosmetic brushes as well as the kitchen sink as all vital items to bring along with you!

Even so, I managed it. I'm chuffed! And here's what I'd take, if I really could only pick 5 essential things. 

Top 5 essentials for Summer getaways are... 

1. A good sunscreen - looking after your skin in the sun is so important. I generally opt for a high factor on my face and a factor 30 for the rest of my body. I'll be wearing sun block stripes on my cheeks as I surf in Bali! 

2. On the theme of sun, my next essential is a pair of on-trend sunglasses. I have a gorgeous pair of Versace shades with big wide lenses which make me feel extra glam! 

3. A twist up tinted lip balm to keep your lips pretty as well as moisturised. Make sure its a twist up too... sandy fingers make lip balm pots hellish. 

4. a sand-to-sundown maxi dress. Easy to throw on, use as a prop up pillow or keep you looking gorgeous as you leave the beach for a lazy lunch. 

5. A selection of hair ties, bands and grips. Long haired lovelies will no what I mean! The sea and sand are not your friends. Pair your hair accessories with some conditioning hair spray to appease your locks to keep them supple and well and truly tamed. 

What would you pick? Anything I've blatantly missed off the list ladies?

I'm so so so excited, as Boyf and I are off to Bali in August for 2 weeks. These items will certainly be in my beach bag.. just need to get the rest of my luggage sorted eeek!

Check out this insanely gorgeous hotel in Bali on HomeAway... I think we might be booking!

Love 

LC