·PATTERNED SKIRT·

1. Top - Topshop  2. Dress - Motel Rock  3. Shoes - Converse  4. Bag - Melbourne

This week, the sun has been shining (mostly) and it's been warm enough to bare those pastey arms and legs!
I'm sure we are all happy to see this weather has been sticking around!
Since I'm saving my pennies like a crazy person, I've been working non stop, so on my days off I like to make the most of it. Went around the shops, met some friends, went to the Pavilion gardens, chilled in the sun and then found a pub that - can you believe it - has a projector with an old school N64 hooked up to it! Nerd time. Best of all, it was all for free!

So anyways, back to the outfit - As I'm saving, I haven't been able to buy anything and everything I want. So I've been digging through my wardrobe to find pieces in my wardrobe to re-work or make something new out of them. They always say fashion moves so fast that all people do is throw 'last season' clothes away. Personally I don't follow trends, I just wear whatever I like but at least making something new out of something you're bored of saves them from going in the bin!
The striped bottoms I'm wearing are actually a dress that I'm thinking of turning into a skirt...
DIY projects in the near future? Yes, I think so.
Watch this space.

·TAKING A WALK·

I've always known English weather is very unpredictable but what has been going on with the weather here?!
We've had some really nice hot days recently (not complaining!) and then followed by clouds, wind or rain (complaining). You wake up each morning not knowing what your going to see when you look out your windows!
So it was a lovely hot sunny day and we took Mylo for a walk on the seafront.
As you can tell, Mylo loves the camera!

Let's hope the weather is here to stay, at least for a few more days!

·HOSTEL TIPS·

As a backpacker, We've all heard the horror stories that is... hostels.

Most of us will be looking for and staying in dirt (literally) cheap places to crach so that we can budget the rest of our money for other things. Mostly - if you look properly - you can find a descent place to stay even if its a dollar or two more than the real bad ones or better yet, the same price!
If there's a group of you, you can get a much nicer private room and once you've split the cost it is the same as what you'll spend in a dorm. 

Here are some of my tips about hostel staying:

·· Always ask to see the rooms before agreeing to stay (duuuh).

·· Location is always important, if you can walk to some places then you save a little bit of money.

·· If you are travelling in a group and are staying in a dorm, check to see if they are same sex or co-ed dorms. It's nice to stick together.

·· In room lockers are a must and bring your own padlock.

·· Seeing as we are in the 21st century, most of us - including me - can't live without the internet.
How the hell did people used to survive without it?

·· Lounge areas are a great place to meet fellow travellers and this way you can tell each other wheres good to go etc. It's also amazing when you arrive after a 12 hour night bus at 6AM when the staff aren't even there yet... hammocks make everyone happy! (As seen below. Sorry about the fuzzy early morning photo - it looks like even my camera was struggling that early in the morning). Catching those Z's at Monkey Republic, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.

·· If staying in a private room, check little things like if the rubbish bin has been emptied or the bathroom and this is usually a good indication if they have cleaned the room. Maybe try to check the sheets for hair or questionable stains.

·· In some cities, if you are travelling in a small group, staying in a budget hotel room might be cleanner and actually be the cheaper option. Also will include extras like hot water and air-conditioning, luxury! Plus maybe after staying in dorms for a while, it will be nice to have your privacy back.

·· Are any meals included? breakfast and/or dinner will save you some dollar.
Some hostels might have a guest kitchen. If you are planning on making your own dinner then maybe check to see how much equipment they have and try and get there early to make your dinner, everyone will be making dinner at the same time.

·· Some hostels include some trips or cooking classes on certain days so if you are there on those days then score!

·· If you are really strap for cash then some hostels let you volunteer there and in return let you stay for free.


Do you have any hostel must haves or tips?

·BOY MEETS GIRL·

This is my kind of style - keeping it simple.
Like I've said before, I hate feeling fussy or claustrophobic with clothing. Loving a bit of fashion and beauty are the only two 'girly' things about me - other than that, Im pretty much a boy!

I spent a little bit of money last week (naughty, naughty).
I've had my eyes on the Topshop Allegra boots or something like it for a while now. I finally got my hands on these bad boys from eBay, good ol' eBay! Got them a bit cheaper than others were selling for too. Score!

Whilst I'm travelling I know I'll be living in simple tees. So I've been looking for some that are simple, go with everything, but has something different about them.
I got this basic tee from Topshop as well - I love the rolled sleeves and lowered hemline at the back. And for £12.60 (using student discount), why not!
I haven't been liking Topshop much lately, even if this post begs to differ! The cut of the clothing got really bad at one point and I've had some bad experiences with their customer service, but once in a while I'll see something that I like in there that's worth buying, and this tee is one of them!

When it comes to make up I like it to be pretty low maintenance.
I got a miniature sample of the Origins VitaZing SPF 15 and when I tested it out, my skin wasn't behaving itself so it slowly got pushed to the back of my make up stash.
I rediscovered it (slightly covered in dust) and haven't stopped wearing it since. It's a moisturiser with a slight tint. I wouldn't call it a tinted moisturiser but it just gives your skin a nice glow and evens out the skin tone a little. This will be perfect for when I go travelling through humid weather and just giving me a bit if colour, whilst hydrating and a little bit of SPF is always good!
On the places that need a little extra coverage I use my Chanel Vita Lumier Aqua SPF 15 or my new Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer.

I only recently bought this concealer, before this I've only ever tried two - so I'm no concealer expert!
What I can say about the Healthy Mix concealer is that it covers up any marks well and also doesnt crease under the eyes, that for me has ticked all the boxes.

I'm not much of a lipstick wearer, I love how it looks but the high maintenance has always put me off.
Always having to check when something has faded badly or moved half way across my face is too much hassle for me. I know so many girls who wear them beautifully, I don't know how they do it.
So when I saw the Revlon Just Bitten lip balm stain, I thought I would give it a go. First off, I got the colour Rendezvous, which is a orangey shade, I love the texture and it moisturises well. the colour pay off is great but I prefer it after it has faded a bit. It does fade out nicely leaving a slight tint to the lips so you don't have to think about it after you've put it on. Thumbs up!
I'm thinking about getting the shade Honey next.

Are there any fuss free beauty products you would recommend?