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Home and Away

Rachael

Oct 29, 2019

Home and Away

Recently my fave travel brand Away launched the perfect suitcase travel companion - their new tote bags in Longitude and Latitude options, with four colour-ways on offer. The Kindly sent me the black Longitude to road-test and not only was it the perfect travel companion along with my suitcase when I went to LA, but has become a great everyday bag for out and about in town too! It has a magnetic closure and a removable back strap to slide on and off your case handle when trav

A Shopping Trip to LA and Palm Springs with Simon Shopping Destinations

Rachael

Oct 4, 2019

A Shopping Trip to LA and Palm Springs with Simon Shopping Destinations

Last week I was in sunny California on a shopping trip with Simon Shopping Destinations - the largest collection of shopping destinations in the U.S. with more than 100 Simon Malls, Premium Outlets and The Mills properties - to check out three of their shopping centres in LA and Palm Springs (I know, pinch me!). In LA we stayed at the wonderful Kimpton Everly in Hollywood for two nights and we visited The Outlets at Orange and Ontario Mills. We then moved on to check into the

A Weekend in Florence

Rachael

Aug 19, 2019

A Weekend in Florence

The second part of our Italian adventure a few weeks back was three days in Florence - a city I have wanted to visit for so long! It was pretty much love at first sight - Florence is such a beautiful city and after having been there for only a few hours, we realised also has SO much to do and so many different parts to it. I had many, many great recommendations from you lovely lot too so that was super helpful in planning what we were going to do whilst there. On the first d

Five Days in Tuscany

Rachael

Aug 7, 2019

Five Days in Tuscany

So last week Brett and I spent five days in Carmignano in the Tuscan hills. We stayed at Tenuta Di Capezzana, one of the oldest wine estates in Tuscany with the most amazing views over the surrounding hills and towns. We booked through Voyage Prive and it's the first time that i've used them, however the service wasn't amazing and on hindsight feel I wouldn't use them again just to be totally honest. Capezzana was really lovely though, it was so picturesque and ideal for a fe

A week in NYC on 35mm

Rachael

Mar 28, 2019

A week in NYC on 35mm

So as I'm sure you will have seen if you follow me over on Instagram, last week I spent just under a week in NYC and it was SO GOOD! It's only the second time i've ever been, I went about eight years ago with my fam, so I had so much on my list to see and do, including so many great reccies from you guys too! I went with my boyfriend and a group of our friends primarily to visit one of my bezzies who just moved there a few months ago, so it was bloody lovely to be reunited wi

A little ramble and Some Plans

Rachael

Feb 21, 2019

A little ramble and Some Plans

Jumper: Peregrine, Jeans: vintage levis, Bag: Chloe, Boots: Eytys I always have a million and one half written saved posts in my drafts on here just waiting for me to have the time and brain capacity to actually just focus on one thing for once, but alas they rarely get finished and make it out into the world. This one, had merely a title, but i've been wanting to write a little life update and tell you guys about some exciting plans I have coming up over the next few months

Switching Off in The Countryside

Rachael

Feb 4, 2019

Switching Off in The Countryside

I spent the weekend in the snowy hills of the North East countryside with my family, in a little cottage pretending I was in The Holiday (after several glasses of prosecco my bf looks like Jude too... lolz I joke) and it was just the loveliest spending time with my faves and actually really switching off. We stayed on a farm near a little village called Wolsingham and I got the closest I ever have to a sheep so that's an achievement right there. We went on walks, ate a lot, d

Barcelona: A Birthday Surprise Trip

Rachael

Jan 28, 2019

Barcelona: A Birthday Surprise Trip

So last Thursday was my 29th birthday and my lovely boyfriend took me on a surprise trip to Barcelona! I literally had no idea where we were going up until we got to security at the airport and all he told me was the temperature so that I could pack accordingly. I am usually so hard to surprise and although I love them, I am a bit of a control freak so he did exceptionally well keeping it from me/ planning it all so well. We stayed in a lovely hotel in Eixample called The Cor

A Day Trip to Paris

Rachael

Oct 21, 2018

A Day Trip to Paris

I had a very surreal day on Saturday. I was invited to Paris with Jeanne Damas and Lauren Bastide to celebrate the launch of their new book 'In Paris'. Yes, you read that right, with Jeanne Damas! I mean, I'm pretty sure you all know by now just how much of a Parisian wannabe and Jeanne fangirl I am so it's safe to say I was ecstatic about such an invite! We met Jeanne and Lauren at St. Pancras before boarding the Eurostar in our own private carriage ready for a Q&A with the

Four Days in Ibiza

Rachael

Sep 4, 2018

Four Days in Ibiza

Last weekend my fellow blogger pal Paige and I jetted off to Ibiza for four days of relaxation in the sunshine and I feel like I should have been there before now in my 28 years, but it was in fact my first time visiting the white isle. After having thought in the past it was solely for clubbing purposes and 'not my vibe' I couldn't have been more wrong. It really is a beautiful island with something for everyone - families, friends, couples, party animals, explorers or laidb

What I got up to at Oslo Fashion Week on 35mm

Rachael

Aug 24, 2018

What I got up to at Oslo Fashion Week on 35mm

So last week I was lucky enough to be whisked off to attend Oslo Fashion Week for three days and I absolutely loved it! We arrived late Monday night and it was pretty much straight to bed once checked into the lovely Christiana Teater hotel (I got a suite which I was definitely not chill at all in the slightest about... eeeek!). After indulging in the breakfast buffet (a definite hotel highlight), we hot footed it down to the Oslo Runway hub to check in and pick up press pass

Exploring Brighton With Trouva

Rachael

Aug 1, 2018

Exploring Brighton With Trouva

On Sunday evening I headed to Brighton for the night to stay in the Artist Residence there with a brand that I am such a fan of - Trouva. If you don't know, Trouva are an online marketplace that stock niche and independent brands and retailers from all over the UK (and have recently just launched in Berlin too!), making it a smooth and easy niche shopping experience and also supporting small independent business and giving them a global platform. I absolutely love the Artist

Crete: A Photo Diary

Rachael

May 9, 2018

Crete: A Photo Diary

Last weekend my Mama and I jetted off to Milatos in Crete for a lovely relaxing sun-filled long weekend and it did not disappoint! We stayed in the Radisson Blu beach resort and booked through Secret Escapes only a few weeks before. It was my first time using them and we got a great all-inclusive deal. I'm not usually one for all inclusive resorts as I like to get out and explore as well as sample all of the different foods but since our only requirements were to lay in the s

Staying at: The Hoxton, Paris

Rachael

Feb 10, 2018

Staying at: The Hoxton, Paris

You had me at hello. Seriously. Prior to even stepping foot inside The Hoxton in Paris I knew I was going to love it, I mean i'd seen countless snaps on Instagram of every dreamy corner, but I was still wowed upon arrival. The attention to detail in this beautiful 18th century Parisian building on Rue du Sentier is something else - no stone is left untouched. From walking in the front door through the cafe bar area and into the reception I had already spotted about seventy fi

36 Hours In Paris

Rachael

Feb 1, 2018

36 Hours In Paris

Bonjour mon amour! Last Friday I ventured off on the Eurostar to Pareee with my babe Fran as a little Birthday getaway, as well as the opportunity to create loads of lovely content to share with you all. It was a very short but sweet trip as we were only there for around 36 hours, but boy did we manage to pack a lot in! So I thought i'd share how to get the most out of a short stay if you're thinking of heading there for the weekend, or even just a night like we did. First of

New Year In Amsterdam

Rachael

Jan 14, 2018

New Year In Amsterdam

As I'm suuure you're well aware (if you follow me on Insta that is), I spent New Year in Amsterdam with my boyf Elliott and subsequently have circa. 16726 snaps to share with you guys. I love Amsterdam, it's one of my fave cities, but it rained approximately 80% of the time we were there which I was most upset about. I HATE the rain, and I stupidly took a fur coat as my only element protecting option so as you can imagine I resembled a wet mutt for the duration. Anywayyyy, we

Holiday Diary: Carvoeiro

Rachael

Aug 28, 2017

Holiday Diary: Carvoeiro

Dress: Vintage (My Mama's), Shoes: And other stories, Hat: H&M, Bag: Cos Bikini: New Look, Sunglasses: Gucci Last weekend I jetted off to The Algarve in Portugal with two of my fave babes and it was SUCH a dreamy little get away so I thought i'd share all with you guys. We stayed in a little place called Carvoeiro, in what was possibly the best hotel I've ever stepped foot in. The views over the Atlantic Ocean and sea caves from the balconies of the Tivoli were second to none

Holiday Wardrobe: A Photo Diary

Rachael

Aug 14, 2017

Holiday Wardrobe: A Photo Diary

I wasn't going to write a post about my recent little trip to Lanzarote (hence the delay) as it was purely a last minute get-away with my Sister and friend rather than a planned destination I particularly wanted to visit, however I figured I'd do a little holiday wardrobe focus, discussing my outfits, swimwear and packing tips for a short getaway and share my snaps. So I jetted off to Tias, Canarias for four days with my Sister and friend, and packing for a short trip where y

Exploring Margate with Eastpak

Rachael

Jul 15, 2017

Exploring Margate with Eastpak

So just over a week ago I went off on an adventure with Eastpak to sunny seaside town Margate! We had a jam packed itinerary and having only been to Margate once before (on a very busy biker convention weekend) I was keen to see and do more whilst it was a little less crowded and also whilst I had the opportunity to spend a little longer by the sea. I was there along with three other lovely blogger gals - Ella, Jenna and Gabi and our adventure went a little something like thi

A Long Weekend Away

Rachael

Apr 20, 2017

A Long Weekend Away

Sunglasses: Ray ban via ASOS, Shirt: vintage, Shorts: Levi's, Bikini: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Birkenstock via Urban Outfitters, Basket: Vintage, Pineapple: C/O Malibu Hat: Vintage, Sunglasses: Ebay, Dress: Zara, Shoes: a little Spanish espadrille shop! Dress: zara, Shoes; Saltwater, Bag: Vintage, Hat, Vintage, Sunglasses: Ebay So as you may or may not be aware (pretty sure you are aware due to my Insta-spam like...) I jetted off to Malaga in Spain for a pretty (Taylor) swift

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