Summer Favourites 2018


Here's a fun fact about these outfit photos...originally when we took them (in 30 degree heat!) I had attempted to make this look a little more stylish by adding an off-white shirt and a pair of sandals which are becoming increasingly uncomfortable to wear the further I get into this pregnancy. Literally five seconds after taking the pictures I changed back into flip flops and ripped off the shirt as I was hot, sweaty and everything felt restrictive! When I looked at the photos afterwards I wasn't happy...you could tell just how uncomfortable I felt at the time and it just didn't sit right with me. Jonathan suggested we re-take them in what I was wearing here but I wasn't sure. Number one, there are stretch mark oil stains on my top...number two, flip flops aren't exactly "fashion blogger" material but nothing else fits my swollen feet in this heat! And finally number three, I'm fully aware of how basic this outfit is and I'm not sure it's worthy enough to be blogged...BUT as Jonathan reminded me this is the reality of what I'm wearing at 38 weeks pregnant. And I've only ever wanted my blog to be just that...real. So I'm sorry this isn't high fashion or probably inspirational in anyway but it's what I look like right now and I am too hot and too pregnant to throw on a pair of heels or change just to fit into a certain "look" that I may think is expected of a blogger. And to tell you the truth, these photos came out so much better than the other ones :) Stains, swollen feet and all! 

What I'm Wearing

Clothing

Tank top - InWear (old)
Maternity Shorts - DL1961 (out of stock)
Flip flops - Havaianas Slim

Jewellery

Scorpio Zodiac Necklace on Small Chain in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Engravable Bar Choker in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
November Birthstone Choker in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Leather Strap Box It Bracelet - Louis Vuitton
Perlée Signature Bracelet in Yellow Gold - Van Cleef & Arpels
Soleste Earrings in Rose Gold - Tiffany's

Makeup




Products Mentioned: 

- Benefit High Beam

- Benefit 24 Hr Brow Setter

- Givenchy Lip Liner Number 9

- St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse

- L'Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate 

- L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

- Bamford Shavasana Essential Oil

- Rude Health Sprouted Oats 

- Nakd Cashew Cookie Bars

- Pursfection Expandable Purse Organiser

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What's In My Hospital Bag? | 37 Weeks Pregnant


This week I filmed the highly requested and much anticipated hospital bag video! This also means that I am finally prepared in case I go into labour by myself in the next few weeks so poor Jonathan can relax a little bit ;) I do also need to pack a bag for the baby which is basically just a changing bag so when I do that I will be sure to share that with you too! Of course every labour & delivery is different but having done this three times already I consider myself to be pretty good at knowing what to pack and I know what I do & don't need to bring. The main thing you want to do is pack things that make YOU feel comfortable, at-home and confident. Don't listen to what other people tell you is right or wrong...do what works for you! I remember getting so much stick for packing makeup in my hospital bag...I was laughed at, told I was stupid, vain and that I would regret it. Well I can safely tell you that this girl packed makeup, hair products AND even a gradual tanning lotion in her hospital bag with zero regrets as they all helped make me feel normal. So just do what works for you and ignore the haters - at the end of the day it's YOUR bag, nobody else's!

What I'm Wearing

Clothing

T-shirt - J.Crew (old)
Maternity Jeggings - Next (old)
Shoes - Lanvin (out of stock)

Jewellery

Scorpio Zodiac Necklace on Small Chain in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Leather Strap Box It Bracelet - Louis Vuitton
Perlée Signature Bracelet in Yellow Gold - Van Cleef & Arpels
Soleste Earrings in Rose Gold - Tiffany's

Makeup


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Am I Overdoing It?


How about this heatwave?! Luckily these photos were taken a week ago when it wasn't quite so hot and I could still wear skinny jeans without melting into a puddle but today I am all about that maxi dress life with the fan on full blast as I lay on my bed looking like a beached whale! Now I understand why people say summer pregnancies are tough...my first was a summer pregnancy but we lived in Ireland and I can tell you that the temperatures are not like over here. It seems crazy because the UK & Ireland are so close to each other but ever since we moved here four years ago it's become obvious that there is a big difference when it comes to summer weather! I do really love the heat though so I am trying not to complain...but this massive bump and the fact that my belly is technically being used as an oven does make it hard sometimes!

Anyway, enough moaning...I've been trying to follow my doctor's orders this week an take it easy as he warned me I could be overdoing it (nothing to do with my pregnancy workouts, more so everything else on top of that!) which is most likely what has caused the pelvic & back pain. So far so good as I have noticed a positive difference from taking his advice!

What I'm Wearing

Clothing

Top - Forever21 (old)
Maternity Jeggings - Mamalicious
Sandals - Balenciaga 

Jewellery

Scorpio Zodiac Necklace on Small Chain in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Leather Collier de Chien Bracelet - Hermes
Soleste Earrings in Rose Gold - Tiffany's

Makeup


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How To Curl Short/Medium Hair with Straighteners


Today's video is a tutorial on how I've been styling my hair with a GHD or straightener ever since I got it cut short/medium length! This has been requested a lot lately and although it's nothing ground-breaking or new and I am far from a hair stylist, I suppose an updated hair routine was long overdue! So here it is, I hope I was able to explain myself properly. I really have no idea what I'm doing half the time...hahaha! I just do what works for me! I also should mention that my hair type is dry and very thick. I get balayage done to the front pieces & ends but other than that the root colour is my own natural one. 

What I'm Wearing

Clothing

Maternity Dress - Mamalicious (last pregnancy, same style in navy here)
Sandals - Rag & Bone (sold out)

Jewellery

Scorpio Zodiac Necklace on Small Chain in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Leather Strap Box It Bracelet - Louis Vuitton
Perlée Signature Bracelet in Yellow Gold - Van Cleef & Arpels
Soleste Earrings in Rose Gold - Tiffany's

Makeup


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36 Weeks Pregnant


This is such a basic pregnancy outfit but you know what? I think it's actually one of my favourites that I've worn! It's amazing what a duster jacket & a nice pair of sandals will do to a basic black jean/nursing tank top combo! It's also really comfortable and easy to wear which, let's be honest...that's what it's all about these days! 

What I'm Wearing

Clothing

Nursing Tank Top - ASOS
Maternity Jeggings - Mamalicious
Duster jacket - New Look (old)
Sandals - Rag & Bone (sold out)

Jewellery

November Birthstone Choker in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Engravable Bar Choker in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Scorpio Zodiac Necklace on Small Chain in Gold Plated - Anna Saccone
Perlée Signature Bracelet in Yellow Gold - Van Cleef & Arpels
Soleste Earrings in Rose Gold - Tiffany's

Makeup


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