Tower Bridge Visit

The beautiful and historic City of London is always so welcoming when I come to visit but I decided to give a little back this time by visiting a few iconic land marks that are held in this British wonderland.

A whistle stop tour was all I was able to fit in with Tower Bridge but I am so glad I had time to pass through and see how spectacular it really is. London is full of gems that I don't think we appreciate enough so being able to soak up the atmosphere of excitement at this historic land mark was a wonderful way to spend a morning before a busy lunch and afternoon in London's City centre. 

Street Food Bliss

One thing I really truly miss about travelling is the amazing street food on offer. Everywhere we went there were streets lined with stalls and independent trailers with woks and cookers on them. After getting over my initial fear of getting sick I tried some street food chicken skewers and they were amazing! There was every type of food imaginable and all cooked fresh before your eyes. 

I do miss walking down roads looking at how they make things and watching the locals cook, it was always so refreshing to see. Definitely think we need more street food instead of restaurants over here. Just look how much sushi there was (yes my obsession with sushi was in heaven in Chiang Mai) 

If you are ever travelling even if it's not in Thailand, try the street food, it's the experience as well as the taste.

Sneak Peak.

ISSUE 30 of WED Magazine is out now!

The previous article on the blog also features in this Issue but here is a sneak peak of the other that I LOVED shooting. Can't explain how beautiful the clothes were and how lovely everyone was on the shoot. So amazing to be part of this. Here are a few pictures for you, I will write the full post as soon as the magazine arrives!

Photo by: Griffin Photography

Sleeper Train

After a short stay in Bangkok we had to move North to Chiang Mai. After researching ways of travel through Thailand we chose to take a sleeper train north for 14 hours. Not knowing how clean or nice the train would be but the thought of sleeping in a bed on train was pretty exciting. 
On arrival I was surprised with how nice it was, it wasn't anything amazing but there were little rooms of 2 bunk beds in each room. I had the top bunk which was quite private with a curtain that goes across the room cutting it off from the aisle on the train then a curtain which closes off your bed from the room. Even the beds were pretty comfortable so I was happier knowing it wasn't really how I pictured it. (Pictured below was my bed for the night)

As the heat outside is so hot nearly everywhere has air conditioning which is usually heavenly when you step into it from being in the heat. On this occasion it wasn't so pleasant as the air con was like Arctic winds. It was set in the ceiling and because my bed was underneath it, my night was not one I'd want to relive. Apart from being freezing the journey was really enjoyable and an experience I'll never forget.

Arriving in the morning in Chiang Mai was a bit of a rush as I had finally fell asleep in the morning and woke up with 5 minutes to get off the train before it went onto its next stop. We all got off safe without forgetting anything (miracle) then went on to get our first Tuk Tuk to our new hotel, The Small Hotel.

Pengenna Manor

A little update for you all on the modelling front now. A few weeks ago I did a shoot at a wonderful wedding venue called Pengenna Manor in Cornwall. It was like a fairytale wedding venue, surrounded by trees, in a valley so all around you are green rolling hills and the manor itself was all stone with roses in the garden and cobbles around the grounds. Such a perfect place to get married.

For this shoot I was a bridesmaid wearing a gorgeous purple dress. The headwear were beautiful, with vintage beaded head dresses and fascinators. We were especially lucky with the weather as the valley made a wonderful sun trap.

To our surprise the owners of the venue had an old vintage tractor which they get out for the braid and groom at weddings held there with a very sweet vintage trailer they sit in on arrival to the venue or "aisle". 

I love doing wedding shoots so much as you meet so many new people, make great contacts and it always feels like a real wedding (just with much less guests). The photos from this shoot can now be found in Issue 30 of WED Magazine. I also feature in a different article in this Issue on what to wear as a vintage wedding guest. These images will be released on here as soon as I'm allowed to share them with you!

Credits:
Photography Olivia Whitbread-Roberts www.oliviawhitbread-roberts.com
Bridal gowns Frocks and Frills, Falmouth www.frocksfrills.co.uk
Bridesmaid dresses Elegant Bridal www.elegantbridal.co.uk
Head wear The Hat Room www.thehatroomcornwall.com
Make-up Makeup By Verity www.makeupbyverity.co.uk
Hair Holly Luisa www.hairbyhollyluisa.moonfruit.com
Flowers Fur, Feathers and Flowers www.furfeatherandflowers.co.uk

Caramel Mocha Frappuccino

Used to literally hate coffee and still do when it comes to black coffee but I really love my mochas. I recently discovered a love for caramel macchiatos but on a hot day I chose to mix my favourites and it came this. Happily surprised to find this was totally delicious, give it a try if you love your sweet tooth and your coffee.

Sushi

I don't know about you guys but sushi is just one thing I cannot get enough of! Can't wait to try a proper sushi bar at some point over summer. Be prepared for probably loads of posts about sushi.

Best Purchase

We all have our favourite purchases we believe to be a brilliant bargains and I thought I would share mine with you. These boots were not only a bargain but they truly are the comfiest shoes I own. There is nothing worse than going out and feeling crippled by your heels resulting in you hobbling home and have burning feet the nest day. Not anymore with these beauties! I have been able to walk around for a whole days in these boots and with a slight padded base for your feet it really like walking on cushions. Highly recommended!

Boots: Topshop £45

Sweater Weather

The saying, "Sweater Weather Is Better Weather" comes to mind with this shoot. I love wrapping up in jumpers when cold and this shoot on a beach was a perfect time to show off one of my favourite jumpers.

Wearing: Jack Wills - jumper Topshop - shirt

Photos by: GriffinPhotography