35'c + ... it has been a scorcher here the last few weeks! Classic topknot, glowing skin, and blondie hair... I have now been living here for 5 months can you believe?!
Feeling like a true Portuguese, I purchased this beautiful boutique beach cover-up. Tassels, colourful pom poms and frilly details....easy peasy to throw on for the beach. With so many boutiques around the Algarve I love to venture out of normal buying trends. As much as I love my brands I always like to be different and support smaller shops and cultures.
More of the Portuguese trends coming soon with a swimwear blog upcoming... x
Home for me feels like Portugal...... I love the weather, culture, people, and especially the shopping!
An 8 day trip with my sister was all about relaxing, catching up with my friends and just enjoying the sunshine. I couldn't resist taking some photo's though.....
A combined culotte jumpsuit with super fine strap detail, a simple pair of black sandals and added accessories ... ready for dinner! Accessories included the fresh white Parfois clutch, black leather Massimo Dutti watch and a beautiful feather hair wrap! I have been hunting for a hair wrap for ages, and I found this beauty on a braid stall in the old town in Albufeira!
Photography taken overlooking one of my favourite beaches ... São Rafael beach, Portugal.
One of my favourite colours has to be navy. A classic, sophisticated and smart shade that is more forgiving than black and I think suits pretty much everyone. A key colour for a nautical vibe and a trend that never goes out of season, here are some of my nautical ideas for whatever the weather:
Spring/Summer:
Stripe sundress
Navy/white shorts & stripe tee
Stripe skirt & plain tee
Stripe espadrilles/white pumps
Autumn/Winter:
Navy blazer, stripe tee and chino's
Tailored navy trousers, stripe blouse and pumps
Stripe scarf or bag
As day two's adventures included the old town and Barcelona's marina (Port Vell) a soft, thin stripe tee, navy high waisted shorts and flats seemed appropriate! Plus the weather was amazing and I wanted to make the most of being able to wear shorts!
Hate packing?! I love it because it usually means holiday!
There are those staple/must-have pieces that always get packed or taken when travelling.......
Travel in style.....my first "must-have" item is my Parfois crocodile skin travel holdall which I love!! Ideal as hand luggage, complete with wheels and in gorgeous crocodile skin, this is my saviour!
Inside my holdall.....the most important pieces; my passport, sunglasses, travel wallet, Nook ereader and ipod.
On the beach......my trusty black Brazil Havaianas, Hawaiian Tropic suncream and Mark Hill sea salt hair spray!
Look the part at the beach/pool......my favourite bikini's from Oysho, Calzedonia and Victoria Secrets! Add a floral headband or fedora to complete the beach babe look.
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