Ibiza style diary - day two

Bikini - TOPSHOP// Shorts - ZARA// Kimono - MISSGUIDED// Bag - ZARA ESPANA// Sunglasses - FOREVER 21

I am a hugeee fan of Topshop bikinis, they just get it right every year. I got this apple green check one from the student event in May at Manchester Arndale and it's the only teeny weeny bikini I own and love. Most of my collection is high waisted or swimsuits as like most girls I'm pretty self conscious but this doesn't squeeze you to death and doesn't hug the wrong parts so I'm sold. It does give you really strange tan marks though that aren't cute in low cut tops. 

This kimono is so perfect for ibiza, I have been completely taken in by the palm prints this season but I did however buy this lush one last year but Missguided still do some amazing kimonos this year.

I don't ever want to come home. I want all year round bikinis and sun.

Ibiza style diary - day one

Bikini - TOPSHOP// Lace cover up - TOPSHOP// Hat - New Look// Sunglasses - River Island// Flip flops - F&F at Tesco

As everyone around me/on my social media/anyone I can tell knows I have been super stressed about sitting two exams this week but thankfully it's all over. I thought I'd treat myself to a week in Ibiza because let's face it, I've never met a person who doesn't love ibiza, ever. 

I did mostly evening outfits on my blog in Marbella so I wanted to do something different as I am obsessed with beach wear. I think I have walked past just about every girl here and wanted their bikini/kimono/sandals (also want a few bods). 

I bought this little beauty of a cover up at the end of last year and I am in love. If I could get away with wearing it at home, I 100% would. 

I'm so not ready to put this away until next year but I am so ready for autum/winter clothes shopping.

Nails galore

Reds; Ciate 'Pom Pom'//Nails Inc 'Belgrave'// Mavala '53'// 17 'Chateau'// Nails Inc 'The Boltons'

 Orange; Topshop Matte Nails 'Two Timing'// Rimmel 'Shirley Temple'// Colour Show 'Wow'

 Greens; Ciate Dolls House// Maybelline 'Forevermore green'// Colour Show 'Charged & Ready'// Nails Inc 'Eden Grove'// Barry M 'Guava'

 Blues; 17 'Navy'// Rimmel Metal Rush// Colour Show 'Cool blue'// Nails Inc 'Kabaret'// Models Own 'Freakout'// Maybelline 'Surreal'

 Pinks; Barry M// Colour Show 'Wine shimmer'// Colour Show 'Bubblicious'// Colour Show 'Pink Boom'// No 7 'Daisy Darling'// Models Own 'Hot Stuff'// Chanel 'Frisson'// Ciate

 Purples; 17 'Draw'// Ciate dolls house// Ciate// Chanel - Taboo// Models Own 'Amethyst'// No 7 'Lucky Lilac'

 Metallics; 17 Silver// Nails Inc 'Clivedon Place'// Mavala '213'// 17 Bronze// Ciate Caviar// Barry M 'Foil'

 Neutrals; Ciate Dolls House//Ciate Dolls House// Ciate Dolls House// Nails Inc Porchester Square// 17 'Midnight'// Nails Inc 'Black Taxi'

Considering I have the biggest nail varnish collection that my mum and boyfriend find obscene, I thought I'd do a blog on some of my favourites!

I also wanted to include some of the new false nails I purchased last week from Primark which are amazing quality for £1 each! Plus they are lush to look at. Admittedly I hate stick on nails 90% of the time because I lose 5 out of 10 in the first 24 hours. However, these seem to stick and the glue is super strong as I learnt from spilling it all over my hands and pyjamas (oops).

For all Ciate Dolls house colours see my previous post here.

I think it's fair to say I am a tad obsessed with nail art/varnish/decals/acrylics.

Exams

I am going to try my best to get some blog posts on here in the next couple of days and hopefully schedule some that I had intended to do.

Despite planning my blogs ahead of time, I have become consumed with the work I have to do for two exams next week (say some prayers for me).

I haven't disappeared, I'm just drowning in a sea of books!

Holiday Make-up

Eyeshadow Palette - Topshop/ Concealer - Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin in Medium/ BB Cream - Maybelline Dream Fresh BB in Medium/ Eyeliner - Seventeen 'Tattoo Me'/ Lipstick - Topshop Infrared

I know holidays are for feeling fresh faced which is my way to go through the day but I definitely couldn't live without make up for a whole week. I am all for no make up but I am equally all for glamorous.

Ordinarily I wear NARS sheer glow foundation in Deauville but anyone who has used this knows it is too heavy for holiday and also the shade would be far too pale (usually casper). 

I have been using Maybellines BB cream for the past two summers and it is perfect. It's not sticky or thick and it has SPF 30; which admittedly did not stop my face seriously burning but understandable with my translucent skin. 

I use the Topshop Eyeshadow palette for filling in my eyebrows as well as occasionally using the cream and brown shades for eyeshadow but I tend to stray from eyeshadow on holiday to keep as natural as I can. 

Seventeens 'Tattoo Me' eyeliner is a life changer. It literally will not move. I haven't tried it under water but I am almost positive it probably wouldn't come off in a monsoon. Perfect when its sweaty humid weather on holiday.

I purchased Topshop's lipstick in Infrared after reading so many good reviews about it. I was looking for an orange/red that would suit my skin tone for quite a while. Although many people have said it's quite drying I have had no issues and I am a little bit in love with this. 

Also I purchased Maybelline's SuperStay Better Skin concealer based on some good reviews and blogs about this new product. Admittedly I will love this in winter because of it's serious high coverage but I'm disappointed with the lack of colour choice. I chose Medium so I could use this when I got a tan but the difference between the lighter and medium shades are ridiculous! It is also way too high coverage concealer for holidays but it'll be great when I can use the paler shade in winter. 

Make up recommendations?

Holiday Style Diary - Day 9

Co-ord - Missguided/ Clutch - Boohoo/ Shoes - Kurt Geiger 

These photos don't do this co-ord justice but I had to compete with a sand storm to photo in so not the best conditions! This co-ord is 100% my favourite purchase of the summer. It's a lot brighter pink than it appears on the website but this only fuelled my love for it. It's super flattering and the back is lush!

CONTINUE READING?

Holiday Style Diary - Day 8

Top - Topshop/ Shorts - Zara/ Necklace - Topshop/ Ring - Forever 21

I bought these shorts last year for Ibiza but I will wear them for as long as I possibly can. I absolutely love them. They're silky and comfortable and the most beautiful paisley print. There's a lot of similar shorts I have seen in various shops and on various websites like Boohoo this summer but I would definitely recommend picking up a pair of silk runners.

 

CONTINUE TO READ?

Holiday Style Diary - Day 7

Dress - Topshop/ Clutch - River Island/ Shoes - ASOS

I'm definitely not one for tight dresses as they're usually just really unflattering and make me really self conscious all night but scuba material is an absolute magic maker when it comes to curves. 

I would love to be able to wear gorgeous Herve Leger bandage dresses and little body con midis but that's just not great on my body and thats okay, I'm not built to suit everything the fashion world throws my way. 

I originally fell in love with this dress on the internet but it wasn't in Manchester stores so I waited until London and went straight on to Oxford Street for this beauty. It also comes in white and lilac which are gorgeous but just totally unpractical for me as I am constantly falling into things and falling over (not drunkenly I promise).

My clutch was inspired by Rosie Londoner who posted a picture of this lush lemon bag on her instagram and I went on the hunt for it. I have had so many compliments on this bag and it doesn't work with everything but it definitely looks good with my many LWD. 

TERRIBLE tan lines too.

CONTINUE READING?

Holiday Style Diary - Day 6

Top - Topshop/ Shorts - Zara/ Bag - River Island/ Shoes - New Look/ Lace Jacket - Forever 21

These photos are awful as I was in a hurry after choosing the beach over getting ready to go for something to eat and they had to be taken on my iPhone. 

I was reluctant to post them they're so awful and don't do the clothes justice but I didn't want to miss the outfit out as I am a little bit in love with the frilly yellow top. 

The jacket can't be seen properly but it's a biker style lace jacket and I will hopefully get it on another blog post in the future 

CONTINUE READING?

Holiday Style Diary - Day 5

Top - Missguided/ Skirt - Topshop/ Shoes - New Look/ Necklace - Oasis

Unfortunately I am behind a day of style diary as I fell ill with sunstroke and so I chose sleep over blogging so I could go out for some food. I am extreme swollen from fluid retention from sunburn in this pictures so please overlook how awful I make the clothes look! They're much nicer off my swollen body. I am a walking example of a typical burnt British tourist despite slathering on SPF 50 most of the time but my super pale vampire skin is probably to blame for that!

CONTINUE READING?

Holiday Style Diary - Day 4

Top - River Island/ Shorts - Forever 21/ Clutch - Topshop/ Shoes - Kurt Geiger/ Kimono - River Island

Please excuse my horribly burnt body, I made the awful mistake of forgetting to put suncream on after going in water and falling asleep to sizzle. Had I had anything that wasn't holiday clothing and much more covered I'd have probably chosen to wear that to cover my swollen lobster skin but beggars can't be choosers so any readers of my blog will have a prime advertisement for suncream at my painful expense!

CONTINUE READING? 

Holiday Style Diary - Day 3

Top - Topshop/ Shorts - Zara/ Bag - Boohoo/ Shoes - ASOS/ Sunglasses - River Island

I am currently sunning myself in Marbella whilst revising for two university exams at the end of August (crying)... there could be worse places to revise I guess!

I wouldn't ordinarily go legs and boobs and break the importance of such a rule but I was going to poser banus (puerto banus) and low key is not an option there. To say I felt underdressed would be an understatement, I have never witnessed so many bandage dresses in such a small space! The only niggle I have with this outfit is the shorts are incredibly see-through (apologies to the visitors and locals of Marbella). Which also means they're acceptable for holiday but not so much for rainy Manchester!

CONTINUE READING?