As much as I like this simple geometric design, I can’t help but feel they are just too plain. Two coats of lilac and then I added the white lines. I used my dotting tool rather than a brush as I find this works better for straight lines. I had planned to add a little stud but couldn’t work out where it would fit. I … Continue reading White Lines
Seems like I was talking complete rubbish on Friday when I said those were the only outfit photos I convinced the man to take. I don’t know how I forgot about the couple of balcony photo shoots we had, the bottles of prosecco I drank most afternoons maybe? I bought these trousers on a whim in the ASOS winter sale. I loved the colour but … Continue reading Roman Holiday
During our little Italian adventure we each had something we were looking forward to more than anything else, for me it was the Opera. For the man, in stereotypical man fashion, cars. Not just any cars though, Ferrari’s. Lucky for me I have a little penchant for a fast car too. Ferrari was born in Maranello which is only an hour from Bologna. We got … Continue reading Fast Car
Indeed they are, these little bad boys lasted my whole holiday and are still going strong. I picked up these pastel nail polishes specifically for my holiday, man did they look good in the sunshine. After two coats of colour I added a top coat and placed the diamonds before curing it under the UV light. I’m glad I went for the extra little design … Continue reading Diamonds are Forever
Bears Den are three guys formed in West London into a pretty fine little alternative folk band. I heard these guys on a Radio 1 In Session show a few weeks ago. I actually stayed in the car to listen to another song as I instantly loved them. There’s a definite air of the likes of Mumford and Sons and Bombay Bicycle Club and that’s … Continue reading Above the Clouds of Pompeii
These photos were taken yesterday, mid September, but they could have been any day over the last few months. Perhaps it’s a good thing this little Yumi outfit arrived a little too late to make it to Italy; and instead this post shows an actual Scottish summer day for Yumi’s 30 Days of Summer Yip even when it’s warm enough for bare legs, you still … Continue reading Yumi – 30 Days of Summer
I was in two minds whether to write up this post. We arrived in Bologna around 3pm and starving. After checking into the hotel food was a priority and of course I opted for the towns namesake Bolongese. A massive bowl of pasta, with Brushetta to start, is not the best choice pre photo shoot though. As a result I hated pretty much all the … Continue reading One Day in Bologna
Our main reason for visiting Verona was to attend the open air opera festival which is held each summer. Verona has a wonderfully intact Roman amphitheater, perfect venue for opera on the balmy summer nights. I’ve wanted to experience this for years and it’s one of my 35 at 35. They have four different operas each festival. On the night we attended, Aida was showing. … Continue reading Aida – Open Air Opera
Our little Italian Adventure began in Verona. City of Romeo and Juliet but more importantly for me the most amazing open air opera festival. We spent two nights and had one day to explore. Verona is a beautiful old city and its lovely to just wander around taking in the architecture and surroundings. A day or two is probably enough to see everything. Our Hotel … Continue reading Romeo Take Me
After a few long and busy weeks a holiday is much needed. I’m writing this from my king sized bed in my junior suite in Bologna, sorry not sorry for that boast. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen the start of our little Italian Tour in Verona, some more on that coming in the next few days. Today it’s all about the … Continue reading Pack Up Your Troubles
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