I started this year with the intention of trying as many new things as possible, something which became all the more possible when I moved to London a few months ago.  Thanks to a fabulous invitation from Keith Prowse, I was able to mark halfway through the year with a very special experience - to be a guest of the UK's leading sports hospitality provider at the Fever-Tree Championships 2019!  Funnily enough, the West Kensington location is just a fifteen minute walk away from my flat and so it made for the perfect weekend treat.  Okay, so to give you a bit of background, the Fever-Tree Championships is organised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and is an annual event on the men's professional ATP World Tour, and one that takes place at the iconic Queen's Club.  It's been running since 1890 (I know!) and attracts some of the world's most well-known players.  And this year, it brought Feliciano Lopez and Andy Murray, amongst others, to the prestigious event.  So, with my intentionally white, tennis-themed dress on and a glass of Nyetimber sparkling wine in hand, I went about enjoying the day's itinerary in style courtesy of Keith Prowse!

The birds are tweeting, flowers in shades of blush pink and pressed rose are bursting through at every turn and any form of advertisement is now filled to the brim with summer-infused messages.  Cold drinks with rising bubbles, al fresco dining on picturesque patio spaces and fresh garden spaces with bohemian cushions splayed out across the grass.  You name it, summer has got it.  With this in mind, there's just something about this time of year that appeals to our more feminine side, right?  It attracts the most gentle of locations, activities and dining experiences.  And the same applies to our wardrobes!  From powder pink plush velvet hairbands to the ice pink suede Hugs & Co Penny Driving Loafers slipped on my feet, these months are a call to action for those of us looking to embrace femininity...

Hello, yes, I finally have a GHD styler sitting prettily in my haircare drawer.  That's right, I was one of the last remaining people in the entiiiire universe not to rely heavily on the brand for sleek locks - until now!  I've always taken great care of my hair, but somehow I missed the boat on getting experimental.  Hmm.  And I mean, sure, I've played around a little for shoots, but on a daily basis?  Not really.  But that's all about to change, thanks to GHD determining my fate by sending over the fabulously colourful GHD Gold Festival Collection Styler!  Decorated in a kaleidoscope of colours, it screams of summer and of all the endless hair styling opportunities that await!  But hold up, remember I'm a newbie.  A total beginner.  A novice.  So, to start with I waited for the dreamy new edition to reach 185oC (the optimum styling temperature) and started to play around with a simple straightening function...

Stop the press.  I have a tan!  If you've been keeping up with my adventures, you'll know I recently toured through Northern Italy for a couple of weeks and it was incredible.  Thankfully, since I last discussed the weather (I'm British, remember), temperatures have soared in London and it's been ridiculously humid here as well!  We complain, but we love it.  One of the most fabulous things about high temperatures is undoubtedly the outfit opportunities; all of those cute strappy dresses and playsuits can be pulled out from our wardrobes - you know, the ones we buy ready for 'when it's hot enough'.  Lately I've been getting more into jumpsuits and playsuits.  Sure, they're a pain to get on and off, but that in between stage is reaaaal sweet.  A recent favourite of mine has been this pretty little broderie anglaise playsuit.  Thanks to my new obsession with white, caramel and blush shades, this white design has quickly become one of my new season favourites - especially paired with gold-tone hardware.  And so with this in mind, I've also got a summer crush on a special pair of sunglasses...

Conveniently, while the weather has been utterly terrible here in the UK, I've been away for the past two weeks soaking up the sun touring through Northern Italy.  #sorrynotsorry.  But thankfully, I've returned to an absolute dream schedule of upcoming weather, with temperatures predicated to soar towards 30 degrees here in London over the next week or so!  And so do you know what that means?  It's picnic time!  Regardless of whether you're a resident or just visiting, one of the most wonderful ways to enjoy the British summertime is by selecting a luxurious picnic hamper, putting on your prettiest summer dress and heading towards a floral-infused open park or garden space.  Consider this post an explosion of appreciation for this very lovely and very accessible activity.  Enjoy!