OH dear I have to capsualise.....

Anyone of my friends will tell you I'm anything but a tight wod however, when I decided to book my flight to Portugal this year I opted out of paying for a bag. Yes, I'm going with one of those low-budget airlines which I am usually opposed to however, I'm travelling alone and therefore don't care where I sit, it's barely a 2 and a half hour fight and it cost me 50quid in the height of the school summer holidays!! So, anyway I was completely against doubling my airfare to take on a bag which would almost definitely be over weight anyway!! But, now I'm attempting to pack a 7 day case with a bag that barely fits seven pairs of shoes let alone; 7 bikinis, 7 underwear sets, 7 evening outfits, 7 daytime outfits, 7 emergency dresses, 7 emergency bikinis and a 7 tonne toiletry bag (you get my jist I don't pack light) I'm having major issues!!! But this time I'm being brave and I'm going to pack a sensible case (which weighs 10kg...).....


I'm aiming for:


Travel outfit:


Palazzo Pants
Loub Wedges (as they are tres heavy)
White-Tshirt
Oversized Cardi...
I will also be sneaky and carry my Marc Jacobs clutch and if any ryan air shitbag tells me I'm only allowed 1 bag I will inform them it's an oversized document holder!!


What I will pack:


3 Bikinis 
3 bras and 7 knickers (they will of course match as I buy multiple knickers to every bra...)
2 maxi dresses
2 pairs of shorts
4 vests
2 jersey dresses
1 pair of sandals
1 pair of flip flops 
2 summer t-shirts
All washed down with some rings, necklaces and perhaps a flowery head garland!!


Lucky for me I'm visiting a family villa so I needn't worry about lotions and potions which I'm hoping will help me with the weight restrictions...


Anyway I will post pictures of me frolicking in my capsualised holiday wardrobe and let you know how many extra outfits I had to buy and how many extra kilos I came home with....


Peace out, I hate CAPSUALISING! (I bet Abbey C doesn't have these dramas...)

Sorry.....

Just want to say a big SORRY that I haven't been blogging for a while. I went on an extended holiday and have just moved into a new flat which doesn't have the internet. I will be back blogging next week when the kind man from BT brings me back into the 21st century...

Ugg vs Emu

Now, they don't lie when they* say it rains a huge amount in the land of Scot and as a result my long term relationship with 6 inch heels is going through a rocky patch!! As no girl wants to be seen sinking into the mud whilst walking their pooch I have had to look for some practical footwear....


Now, back in the day I used to slip on my UGG boots to pop out and about on a depressing day however, as anyone who's been caught in the rain in UGG boots will know you come home with rather soggy feet!! And then, I found EMU boots......


Emu boots come from the home of the UGG boot -Australia, however unlike the UGG brand these boots are waterproof (no soggy feet for me!!). The boots have been made by top quality sheepskin meaning they repel water and don't stain- what could be better for a dog walking boot....




The experiment


1. EMU boot before water...

2. Tipping water on the boot...

3. Boots after...

VOILA... go chuck away the UGG boots and jump on the EMU bandwagon!!


Bitchy comment: I also, very much dislike people wearing UGG boots now I mean I'm sure these boots are WAY past their sell by date and as they can't even be worn for practical tasks they are utterly pointless and a tad on the chavy spectrum! I feel Emu boots are the classier, practical boot of choice!! 


*they meaning people in general

Boux Avenue underwear

I recently discovered new underwear chain Boux Avenue. As a self confessed underwear addict I thought I had stepped halfway to heaven when I stumbled across this store whilst shopping in the Buchanan galleries in Glasgow. 


The store is a refreshing change to their rather dated competition La Senza (the Glasgow outlet is actually slap next door!!)the store has a clean yet glamourous feel all kitted out in pink and black while the staff are dressed smartly in black pencil dresses. When I first walked into the underwear haven I was greeted by a perfectly groomed sales assistant who gave me a sample of their white chiffon hand cream ( RRP: £5 http://www.bouxavenue.com/white-chiffon-hand-cream-75ml-white/602201-10wh) which I feel set the tone for what I can only describe as a smooth shopping experience.


The underwear sets are hung beautifully around the store and you can find your size in the neat draws below the display. They were offering free matching knickers with any bra (how perfect for me!!) purchased, a top tip of mine is to always buy 2 or 3 pairs of briefs to any bra, that way you can wear your favourite bra two days in a row and generally bras last longer.


The staff are what really make this store stand out, they are; friendly, glamourous and knowledgeable. The brand has certainly thought hard into its customer service which rival the likes of luxury lingerie stores such as La Perla and Agent Provocateur. Even online they have created a section to help Gents chose the perfect ensemble for the lady in their life. http://www.bouxavenue.com/lingerie-buying-guide-for-men


Anyway!! I think you get the gist.... I blooming love this store go there, it's great!!! 

  The lovely lady who served me on my visit!!

Theo opening the Glasgow store!! 

My Top 5 items from the website....

1. Sienna Silk and Mesh (Bra £28, Briefs £12)

2.Camilla Satin and Tuelle (Bra £26, Briefs £10)

3. May Vintage Satin Plisse (Bra £24, Briefs £10)

4.Renee Jersey Cardi Gown (£26- WHAT A BARGAIN!!)

5.White chiffon hand cream (£5, as mentioned above)

Frannys favourite.....


Black Mix Provocative Lace (Bra, £26 Briefs, £10)

We're all going on a summer holiday....

no more rain for a week or 5!!......


So, as promised I haven't posted my food diary each day but I'll keep you upto date now:

Friday:
Boiled egg
1 slice of toast 
Steak and garlic potatoes


Saturday:
smoked salmon and scrambled egg
chicken noodles


Sunday:
A kille pie (steak pie)
Dominoes pizza (oooppsss)


Monday:
Smoked salmon 
small bowl of brown pasta
green tea
homemade beef teriyaki and sticky rice ( will post recipe later, super scrummy!!)


Tuesday
1 boiled egg
1 slice of toast
pasta, chicken pesto (another recipe I will post)

Holiday crash diet........

80% of the year I'm pretty good at going to the gym (2-3 times a week), not eating too much chocolate and resisting the temptation to stuff my face with a dominos every night (if I could I 100% would!!) except it seems before I'm about to go on holiday. Most people in the months leading up to a beach holiday will up their gym sessions and cut out the carbs, not me though I seem to completely neglect the gym and eat my body weight in carbs and chocolate!! I'm not sure what is wrong with me, surely the thought of walking down the beach in a bikini should make me want to eat nothing but lettuce. Anyway, I've got exactly 14 days until I go on holiday and I plan to tone up and shift some of this ass that seems to be constantly following me around!!! 


My goal.....

Current vital statistics:

waist: 25"

hips: 34"

arms: 9.5"

thigh:17.5"

bust: 34"

To shame myself into actually doing this I am going to keep a food/exercise diary on here:

Friday 6th May
Food consumed:
Cup of tea
1 slice of toast
green tea
4 dried apricots
slice of smoked salmon 
homemade chicken katsu curry (no rice!)


Oh dear sounds like a lot already (I'm going to the cinema late so I may as well add half a kilo of fizzy cola bottles on too)


Exercise carried out:
I actually got locked in the house by Franny this morning which meant I missed my body pump class (oh dear!) so I went on youtube and did these workouts:


If you look past the dreadful 90's gym kit these exercises are actually really good.


8 minute abs

8 minute bums

8 minute legs

You know you're getting old when......

you get excited by home wears!!


This afternoon Franny and I popped into Glasgow to have a look around the shops, usual situation we have no change for the pesky parking metre. So, I run into the nearest shop and find something to buy to get some change, but this time I ran into TKMAXX!! Now, my experience at TKMAXX has always been on a day when me and my mum just wanted to buy something, anything in fact we would probably go to TKMAXX when we'd visited all the other local shops that week and were running out of shops to go to!! (I will put up a post on my mum later, I love her to pieces but she is a nightmare when it comes to shopping, she is the only woman I know who can find something to buy anywhere, anytime!)


Anyway, I walked into to TKMAXX expecting to pick up a pair of socks and walk out only to be met with the most spectacular homewear department!! Okay, spectacular maybe a slight exaggeration as it is no Liberty's, but the shop is still fantastic. I quickly bought something, rushed back to the car and dragged Franny to the homewear mecca!!


Franny even got excited by the huge range of cushions, hangers and kitchen gadgetry!! I couldn't believe all these gorgeous bits and bobs were in this shop. Now, me and Franny are house hunting at the moment and I can assure you TKMAXX will be our first stop for homewear accessories....


A few photos below..... (check out the colourful felt hangers LOVE LOVE!!! £9.99 for 18)

What else is good in TKMAXX?


1. Gym clothes- probably last seasons Nike but I doubt even the most fashion conscious gym goers care if you've got a cerise sports bra rather the a fuschia one!


2. Underwear (both girls and boys)- you can pick up some nice basic Calvin Klein underwear sets and boxers for a fraction of the RRP, they also stock Ultimo and Playtex!


3. PJ's- In fact on our recent visit Franny picked up some new Calvin Klein PJ's for just £9.99


4. Luggage- Although, I have never bought any luggage from TKMAXX I am always impressed by the huge selection of quality luggage in store




XOXO I promise I'll do a more glamorous post next time!! x