I found this little sun dress in H&M and thought it would be perfect for summer, it's light and breezy so ideal when the sun is out. Recently , I saw it on sale for 7 euro!! I paired it with this striped hat (love) while strolling the streets of Puerto Banus.

            Dress H&M // Hat Echo Hats // Sandals Oasis 

                   Exploring Ireland in the sunshine 

I can never say No to a nude wedge ! These River Island ones are perfect for Summer!

                                                    It's snowing cherry blossom !

The new Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks out July 4th. I have my eye on Kim-KW

Getting healthy with Acai bowls for breakfast . Super easy.

The most beautiful image of my town taken after a long walk home with its landmark water tower in the shot! So nice I'm getting it printed on canvas!

'Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads' - Henry David Thoreau

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                                                             Shorts LINK! // Cami LINK! //

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We are rapidly approaching holiday season and I have been doing a little retail therapy for my upcoming holidays! It feels like ages since i've had some sun on my face and I can't wait for that dose of Vitamin D!
This holiday will be extra special as we are bringing our two little girls. 
I feel this summer is all about the bardot tops/ dresses and cut outs! I bought these gorgeous Chanel inspired shorts and I can't wait to pair them with a slouchy tee and my soludos.

What are your must have summer items?

Alaí bowls look like ice cream, almost taste like ice cream, and make you feel good about your breakfast choice. It’s what breakfast dreams are made of. An acai bowl is basically a really thick smoothie that’s been topped with oatmeal, fruit or almond butter, and then you wolf it down with a spoon. For breakfast. After eating a bowl, you will not only feel happily full (for hours) and have satisfied a sweet craving (no need to cave for a biscuit), you’ll have also done something that was good for you. Win win.

Ingredients

Smoothie
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1 1/2 cups chopped  mango 
• 1 heaping cup mixed berries 
• 1 frozen açai berry packet (Health stores / Amazon)
Toppings
• granola (use sparingly)
• about 1 1/2 - 2 cups sliced fruit for topping
• 1 teaspoon hemp seeds, optional
• 1 teaspoon cacao nibs, optional
• maple syrup, optional

Instructions

1. Combine the smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 
2. Fill the bottom of your bowl with about 1/4 cup of granola. Pour the smoothie over the granola. Top with more granola, the sliced fruit, and the hemp seeds, cacao nibs, and maple syrup, if using. 
3. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

One thing I do not need in my collection is another fake tan but when I heard about Bellamianta Tanning products, I was intrigued that they claim their tan gives the 'cleanest and healthiest formulas without compromising on performance'.  And of course, in recent weeks the huge hype surrounding their 'dark tanning mousse', resulting in a sell out product!

I tested the tanning lotion in 'medium' and on first impressions, the colour is very dark but blends evenly to a gorgeous golden olive tone.  Bellamianta’s signature guide colours combined with the 60 second fast dry system mean that you are ready to wear and will develop over 2-4 hours with no transfer on to clothes.

The natural ingredients work with the skins natural melanin to provide a perfectly natural, golden tone which lasts for days. They claim the tan is water resistant making it ideal for your summer break. Before applying this tan,  it is advisable to wax or shave 24hrs before tanning, apply to clean exfoliated skin ( no deodorant, makeup or perfume) Polished nails will prevent staining (or wipe with remover after application). They also have a luxury  tanning mitt, which makes it easy to apply the tan in circular motions starting from the legs upwards.

Bellamianta tanning products contain one of the highest, premium grade DHA’s. This luxury DHA is added to formulas which are bursting with natural fruit extracts such as Mango, Papaya and Goji Berry which work with the skins natural melanin to provide our signature golden tone. If you suffer from dry irritated skin, this tan is ideal as it is packed with shea butter and aloe vera which through vitamin A, C and E soothe and restore skin elasticity.

I absolutely love this tan and with Ireland having a mini 'heatwave' , it is perfect for getting my legs ready for summer!

• Dries in 60 seconds
• Odour neutralising technology- No more fake tan smell!!
• Develops in 2-4 hrs
• Instant Ready to wear guide colour
• Signature golden olive tones
• Streak free/easy to use formulas
• Transfer & water resistant
• Lasts up to 7-10 days
• Even wear wear- No more dreaded snakeskin

Have you tried this tan?

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Colours Of Summer 

The new Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips collection coming July 4th

My favourite palette of the moment 

People watching at the fabulous Balfes

Race day wearing my favourite local milliner , Wendy Louise

Photo credit John Cogill , Daily Mail 

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