Sporty Sunday

3 weeks ago my boyfriend mentioned to me that he had found a women's triathlon for me to compete in. I have been harping on all year about being healthy and being fit and he saw this as the perfect opportunity to have a goal to work towards.

My boyfriend has been doing triathlons since he was a junior and was supposed to compete in the world triathlon champs in Auckland last month but due to a car accident had to pull out.  I have always had massive admiration for anyone that completes such a tough and gruelling event and I guess now is my turn.

I must admit I have been feeling pretty nervous this week and its hit me today about what I'm doing. I have always been a very competitive person and this is no different. I am trying to concentrate on going out their and having fun to try and calm my nerves.

It is the first race in a series and I'm hoping to obviously better each race and improve my performance.

Wish me luck!

Summer cocktails

With the warmer weather upon us i have been researching some new cocktails to add to my recipe books to start of the summer with a bang. There is nothing better than a refreshing cocktail with friends enjoying the sunshine. If you hadnt already figured it out i am a bit of a summer lover.

1. Paloma Cocktail

2. Watermelon Mojito

3. Raspberry Lemon Drop

4. Coconut Mango Mojitos

What is your fave summer cocktail? 

Bring on the long summer nights.

x

Maxi Dress Love

With the new summer season not to far away I thought i would share with you a few of my latest maxi dress obsessions. I seriously love wearing a maxi after spending endless hours at the beach. Its also the perfect outfit for a lazy afternoon bbq. I cant wait to find more to add to my collection.

Its getting me through this miserable and rainy afternoon.

x

Feeling blue?

A big part of my wardrobe is my cobalt blue pieces. Over the last couple of years I have really added a lot of this wonderful colour. I have a blue shirt, and several pairs of blue shoes both heels and flats. I havent quite found the right blue jeans to add to my collection.

Some days it can be the most basic item that can brighten up an outfit and create a wonderful pop.

I cannot get enough of this wonderful colour and the vibrancy it brings. With the beginning of summer coming quickly around I cant wait to bring more of my bright colours out of the wardrobe.

Enjoy your day

x

Life through Instagram

Things have been so incredibly hectic around here i have barely had time to find wonderful things to photograph and show through instagram. Here is a small collection of some of my latest images. 

1. Spotting the walking man while strolling around Hagley in the late afternoon sunshine

2. My first ever red velvet cupcake and it was amazing

3. Watching the Silver Ferns play against Australia. Was great having live international netball back in Christchurch.

4. Enjoy the atmosphere with mum, even cool enough to get spotted on TV.

5. Reminiscing about my Sydney trip with my girls. Still miss this city.

6. Throwback Thursday - Me and Burchell rocking it out at Good Vibrations Festival in 2009. Such an amazing day even with the torrential rain.

Hope you all enjoy your day. Least its one more day down to the weekend.

x

Shirt obsession

One of my most favourite items of clothing for the longest time are my collection of shirts. I really do love bright colours and the most comfortable styles. They easily compliment jeans or shorts for an easy breezy summer look. 

This cobaltblue Forever New shirt is almost the same as the Dotti top that i brought online a couple of months ago. The colour is seriously amazing.

Hope you enjoy your day

x

Gossip Girl xoxo

With the next and final season of Gossip Girl starting soon in the States i thought it was time to go through some of the wonderful fashion from the last 5 seasons. The clothes have become a real staple of the series and each of the characters have very distinct and distinguishable styles. Of course Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf both dominated the fashion stakes and have been style in some fabulous ensembles. Here are a few of my favourite combinations.

As you can probably tell my personal style favourite is Serena van der Woodsen, she always has stunning style for both day and night outfits. Her long glorious legs are generally what make each outfit and she uses them to her advantage.

Cant wait to have out final season begin and i know it will be full of drama as always. In the mean time i might have to rewatch some of my old seasons to get my fix.

xoxo [hehe :)]