In love with Lover

Pastel orange silk shorts by Lover

Want. Want. Want. 

I follow Rumi Neely's blog Fashion Toast almost on a daily basis and love her style. Cool and relaxed with sort of a boho edge. She wore a black pair of these shorts a while back and I fell in love, and actually found the closest thing possible from Topshop, but when she posted a photo of herself wearing the orange versions I immediately started to think of ways in which I could afford to buy them. At £250, and exclusive at Net a porter it seems almost impossible right now, however there are three possible ways in which I could get my hands on a pair; if I keep selling stuff on eBay my dream can come true or

if any of you readers out there want to treat me, please feel free. Third, and of course most likely is if Lover decide to send me a pair; if you want someone else to blog about your shorts Lover, send them my way!

Sara x

INSANITY WORKOUT DVD // WEEK 2 & FIT TEST 2

Nike Lunarglide

So, an update on the Insanity workout dvds. Week 2 is complete along with day 15's fit test.

I know this isn't a fitness blog, but it is a lifestyle one and this is going to be part of my life for at least another 40 days!

Week 2 was far less successful as after having my wisdom teeth out under general it took me a fair few days to feel normal again. Monday missed, along with Friday and Saturday so only 3 workouts were completed. I felt very disappointed with this but I have to say, due to only eating soup and liquid food for a week my energy levels were not great and boy did I feel it when I was completing the workouts. 

The fit test which we did yesterday proved that even though I had missed three days worth of exercising, I had still make progress. I always set myself unrealistic goals and therefore feel disappointed when I don't end up succeeding like I thought I would and although I have not made as much of an improvement as I hoped or wished for, any improvement is good enough for me right now. And I should feel proud! Lets hope this week is a little more positive, with 6 full workouts completed!

More fashion and beauty posts soon I promise!

Sara x

Sparkles

So I have utterly failed at keeping up with my fortnightly nails posts. These couple of months have just been crazy as I keep on saying so I will stop there.

I completely forgot to write down what nail polish it was so next time I go I will jot it down and try and let you guys know. It was an OPI nail varnish however, as I cant seem to let myself go for something any different.

I had these done on tuesday and I went for something very unlike me. Barbie pink with sparkle, glitz, glitter, whatever you want to call it. What do you think? 

Sara x

INSANITY WORKOUT DVD // Week 1

Picture c/o beachbody

So, nothing to do with Fashion, Beauty or anything that I have blogged about before.

My boyfriend recently did his PT training and since then has been thinking of crazy ideas to test and challenge himself for personal benefit as well as to see if it helps him to make 'improvements'.

The first one is Insanity. If you have not heard of it before (I hadn't) the name pretty much describes it...it is INSANE.

Call me stupid but I have been wanting to tone up, get fit, lose weight for a while so being very naive to the idea I said I would do it too.

You workout 6 days a week and Sunday is your rest day. The work outs for the first month last about 40 minutes which include the warm up and cool down. They are non stop, high intensity...I sometimes feel like crying when I do them. I don't think I have ever been so physically pushed. I am still awaiting my dvd's from some dodgey ebayer but if you are looking for a ridiculous way to lose weight or tone up here I think this could be it.

I have decided I will be giving you weekly updates to let you know how it is going. It lasts for 60 days with a recovery week in the middle...

Progress photos will be on the way when I feel like enough progress has been made. 

In the meantime do some research and maybe check it out...2kg lost from week 1, so I can't complain so far. The question is, can I keep it up until day 60?

Sara x

Check out the boyfriends new Blog http://fluent-in-fitness.blogspot.co.uk/. He keeps me motivated (I don't know how) so he could help you too.

Let us dance in the sun

River Island scarf print top // River Island Oriental Kimono // Topshop Helta Rose Gold Sandals // Topshop beaded collar

Sorry it has been a while! I have finally finished work, and have been hunting for a flat and fingers crossed we have found the perfect one. I'm going to be a London girl! 

This outfit here was what I like to call a 'throw it all on'. I was in a rush to get my sister to work and into town, surprisingly it kind of works. Going for the chilled boho look I have clashed some prints (nothing new there) and I have to say this is a super comfy chilled little outfit. Perfect for an English summer day where the clouds can pass by every now and then and it is a little to cold for a dress or shorts.

The top and kimono are new in at River Island, they have some great festival pieces in at the moment, and I have teamed them with my rose gold sandals from Topshop and rose gold shades from a random sunglasses stall (too long ago to remember where). 

Oh and the necklace. I don't think there is much to say apart from the fact that it is absolutely stunning and I am trying to not wear it with everything.

What do you reckon? Send me your best festival outfit! 

Catch you later guys

Sara x

STYLE IT | How to # 2 | Colour Pop

Maje mini dress from net-a-porter.com // Ankle strap high heel sandals from openingceremony.us // Zatchels saddle bag from oliverbonas.com // Thierry lasry from contactsandspecs.com // Christian dior from sephora.com

I am really enjoying the 'monochrome' look at the moment. I think it can look really sleek and simplistic and with a pop of colour it suddenly adds an edge.

More soon

Sara x

STYLE IT | How to #1 | Wearing white

Monki Dress from Monki.com // Alexander Wang t-strap shoes  from alexanderwang.com // Limi Feu slouch purse from lagarconne.com // Marc by marc jacobs case from shopbop.com

White, white and more white. Sleek, simple, clean, what more could you want for the summer. And judging from the gorgeous weather we have been having in the UK recently, maybe we might actually be able to dress for summer...finally!

Sara x