Es Una Adicción | Varadero, Cuba | Part 1

Some girls are addicted to chocolate, others to shopping, but me...I'm addicted to a place. There's just something about the cigar-chomping, rum-swilling and salsa-dancing country that keeps drawing me me back every single year. Whether it be the breathtaking beaches, the exotic cocktails or the friendly, flirtatious nature of the locals I think there will always be a part of me that craves Cuban culture.

For the past 4 years I have been lucky enough to spend 2 weeks of every year in a small hotel, in the tourist town of Varadero, called 'Iberostar Tainos'. It has honestly become a home away from home! It's so nice going back year after year and being recognized by members of staff and also getting to spend time with the families, from all over the world, who share our love for this hotel and also return every single year...our little Cuban family ♥!  

See you soon Cuba!!! (45 weeks to be precise!)

♥

Colour Me Rad 5K

I think taking part in a colour run is something that's on everyone's bucket list so when I found out that Colour Me Rad was coming to Edinburgh I really couldn't contain my excitement. Running has never really been my strong point but I thoroughly enjoyed taking part so I thought I would sum up my day with pictures..

Warming Up!

5K = COMPLETE

After partyyyyy

Fashion Haul | Missguided

 And so the shopping addiction continues, and yes it's ANOTHER parcel from missguided (surprise surprise!) They have so many nice pieces in at the moment so I just couldn't resist, and plus everyone needs a treat every now and again! I managed not to go too overboard this time - which makes a change -  so I thought I would share what I got...

 First thing I bought was this geometric print crop top. I liked that it was a bit different with the zip detailing on the front! I thought that it would be prefect for more casual nights out and with summer being well and truly on its way you can't go wrong with a crop top!

 Next thing is this snake print top! I fell in love with this as soon as I saw it. It's not the kind of thing that I would normally go for but there was just something about it that I was drawn to and I thought that the long sleeves would be prefect for this time of year where it's just starting to get slightly warmer.

Next up is this striped jumper. I have been completely obsessed with light pink/nude lately so I just couldn't resist. I wasn't so sure about the stripes at first but I thought I would buy something that was a bit out of my comfort zone and I think this jumper will be perfect for casual spring days and for throwing on to go to the gym.

The last clothing item I bought was this black bodycon dress. I love how its so plain and has slight detailing round the bottom and on the sleeves. I feel that it's such a versatile dress as you could dress it up with heels for a night out or dress is down with a pair of converse and tartan shirt for a casual day time look.

The last thing I bought were these white crocodile print shoes. I feel that a white pair of shoes are and essential part of any summer wardrobe and I thought these were a bit different with the crocodile pint.

So that's it for my missguided haul. With my wardrobe restocked and my bank account not looking its best I've promised myself that I won't spend any more money on clothes until the end of april...let's see how long that lasts!

February Favourites

Pinch punch first day of the month...surely I'm not the only one who can't believe it's March already?! SO crazy how fast time passes!! But to be honest I'm pretty glad to see the back of January and February; out with the cold, snowy days and in with lighter nights, flowers and hopefully plenty of sunshine!! Anyway, now that February is over and done with I though I would share some of the things I've been loving this month!

Okay so the first thing I've been loving this month is my trainers...I've finally got the motivation back to ditch the chocolate, pizza cookies for the gym! I've been trying to go to the gym as much as I can to try and lose all pounds I put on over Christmas and I can't believe I'm saying this but I've actually been really enjoying it. I suppose who wouldn't enjoy it when you get to wear trainers as cute at these!

Sticking with the shoe theme, I am in LOOOOVVEEEE with these shoes that I bought in the January sales! I had been wanting a pair of white heels for ages but I was always worried about them getting ruined easily...we all know how disgusting night club floors can be - vom!! But with the bargain price I just couldn't resist.

Next up is the newest addition to my make up collection, the naked 3 palette! I kind of went back and forth about whether to buy this or not but in the end I gave in and I'm so glad I did! The colours, the packaging everything about this palette is just beyond beautiful! This has definitely been my go to palette this month, I just love everything about it!

Another thing I've been loving this month is the 'One Line A Day' journal.  I have always been quite a sentimental person  so I thought this would be perfect for me! Basically you write a few sentences a day every day for 5 years. I love how pretty this little book looks with the gold edged pages and I'm really looking forward to looking back in 5 years time at all the memories I have made (if i stick to it that is).

Moving onto my favourite topic, FOOD! I have been totally obsessed with rice crispies this month (bit of a weird thing to be obsessed with - I know!) I've had them for breakfast every single day and I just can't seem to get enough of them. Mmmmm i'm getting hungry just thinking about them!!

Personally I think the best thing about February is pancake day! This year I attempted to make a stack of pancakes for breakfast and the only thing I ended up making was a mess...In my defence they did taste really good, mind you they probably wouldn't have tasted anywhere near as nice if they weren't smothered in Nutella.

Last but not least the TV show that I have been loving this month is Dance Moms. I've loved this show ever since the first season, I must have watched each episode at least 3 times! The new season started at the end of January and I have been watch it religiously! I would definitely recommend this show to anyone, it's so entertaining and the girls are all so talented. Simply amazing!!!

And so those were my February favourites, hope you enjoyed...TTFN! :-)