Blogging Outtakes 2015

Because it is good not to take yourself too seriously. Because it is good to be able to laugh at yourself. Because it good to share the unglamorous side of blogging and the amount of terrible photos there are behind the ones that make the selection. Here are my blogging outtakes 2015 - the good, the bad and the downright weird. 

Wind - the bane of my life. 

Sports Tailoring

When you don't realise you're shooting in front of a pigeon carcass…

A Long Ribbed Dress

Doing a funny dance…

Layers Of Black And Blue

Struggling to remove sunglasses that are tucked into my blouse...

Oh the struggles.

That Frilly Seventies Blouse

The unfortunate moment the captures my possessed side. 

Tapestry Coat With Faux Fur

I look like I'm having fun but it's pretty weird. 

Modern Grandma

The catwoman in me takes over...

Just totally distracted by the best photo-bomber EVER.

Three Trends In One

Parce que c'est bien de ne pas prendre soi-même au sérieux. Parce que c'est génial de pouvoir rigoler à soi-même. Parce que c'est bien de vous montrer la côté non-glamour de la vie d'une bloggeuse et les photos qui ne sont pas prises pour la vraie poste. Voilà mes chutes préférées de 2015 - les beaux, les moches et les super bizarres.

Izzie x

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Best of Christmas

Hello! I hope you have all had a very merry Christmas! I have had an absolutely lovely time at home and have been spoilt to some amazing presents! Here are my best of Christmas presents and some more photos from the festive few days.

Polaroid camera, DANIEL WELLINGTON watch, Fashion Et Moi BLOGGERS PLANNER, ASOS choker, TOPSHOP pompom, #GIRLBOSS book, ASOS pyjamas

Top - second hand, Jeans - MONKI, Boots - ASOS, Socks - CALZEDONIA

My sister gave me the most perfect and thoughtful present - especially as a traveller and blogger! She traced and painted this gorgeous map! 

Sisters got watches! Mine is a lovely DANIEL WELLINGTON and Jess adds a second OLIVIA BURTON to her collection. 

So as you can see - it has been a Christmas filled with lovely presents, lots of cracking food and the most beautiful people. It all goes too fast though doesn't it? Already I am heading back to Barcelona later today and even though I know I'll be fine once I'm back there, being in Bristol does make me want to just stay in Bristol. 

Anyway, onwards and upwards! The new year is coming with lots of exciting possibilities and decisions to be made! But before all of that, look out for my final post of the year - blogging outtakes - in a couple of days time. 

Izzie x

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Velvet V Neck, Choker & Beret

Velvet V Neck - KILO SHOP Kawaii, Jeans - MONKI, Levi's Jacket - KILO SHOP, Beret - KILO SHOP, Boots - River Island via ASOS, Choker - ASOS (sold out)

Location: Passeig d'Isabel, Barcelona

Voila! Here is the final outfit post of 2015 and I think it is a cracker. I have to admit that normally I actively dislike V-necks. I think this is because there is too much of a gap between the neckline and the chin but recently I have been coming round to them. I think the key is to break up this so called "gap" that I'm going on about, with a statement choker and/or balance out the outfit with a hat. And here I chose my new beret, ooh la la. 

I am absolutely chuffed with this velvet V-neck that I picked up at KILO SHOP KAWAII when I had a WEEKEND BREAK IN PARIS a couple of weeks ago. Adding a bit of velvet and gold to an outfit instantly makes it feel a bit more festive, even if the look if predominantly black, so this has recently become my go-to outfit. What do you think?

Right that's me done for the Christmas break! I'm heading home to Bristol on Christmas Eve evening for just four days so I will be super busy catching up with friends and family but make sure you keep up on INSTAGRAM. I'll be back early next week with a general Christmas round-up of fave presents etc and I'll be finishing off the year with a blogging outtakes post so watch out for that! Merrrryyy Chriissssstmassss!!! 

Et voilà! Mon dernier look de l'année sur ce blog et je le kiffe! Je vous avoue que normalement je n'aime pas du tout les hauts à col en V. Je pense que c'est parce qu'il y a une vide trop grande pour moi entre le col et le menton mais récemment je les aime de plus en plus. Je pense que c'est important de rompre cette vide dont je vous parle, avec un ras-de-cou par exemple, et d'équilibrer le look avec un chapeau. Ici, j'ai choisi mon nouveau béret, ooh la la.  

Je suis vraiment contente que j'ai trouvé ce haut en velours à col V chez KILO SHOP KAWAII quand j'etais EN WEEKEND A PARIS il y a deux semaines. Si vous ajoutez un peu de velours ou doré à un look, immédiatement il est plus festif, même s'il est plutôt en noir. Que pensez-vous?

Alors, je vous laisse maintenant pour Nöel! Je rentre en Angleterre demain juste pour quatre jours. Je serai super occupée en voyant de la famille et des amis mais vous pouvez me suivre sur INSTAGRAM. Il y aura un nouveau post sur Nöel, des cadeaux etc au début de la semaine prochaine et je finirai l'année avec des chutes de 2015! Joyeux Nöel et Bonnes Fêtes à vous toouuusss!

All the love, Izzie x 

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The Ultimate Travel Outfit

Stretchy corduroy trousers - BETABRAND, Jumper - ASOS, Watch - DANIEL WELLINGTON, Trench coat - URBAN OUTFITTERS, Hat - TOPSHOP, Necklace - ASOS, Bag - ASOS, Boots - ASOS

As a fashion and travel blogger, it is important for me to look good while on the move but I also cannot stand travelling when I'm uncomfortable. So when BETABRAND got in touch asking me to create the ultimate travel outfit I thought it was a great way of bringing my two main interests together.

BETABRAND prides themselves on making comfortable, practical yet stylish clothes that you can wear from work to travelling and even at the yoga studio! I've chosen their bang on trend black corduroy stretch skinny jeans (be sure to check out their entire collection of WOMEN'S PANTS!), which I would pair with this ASOS red jumper to add the perfect pop of colour. With a simple base sorted, it is now all about the details. Over the top I would wear this loose and light URBAN OUTFITTERS trench coat, a TOPSHOP fedora hat to hide any bad travel/bed hair and these classic ASOS leather chelsea boots to bring the outfit together nicely. Don't forgot to accessorise with an all important watch - so you don't miss your flight! - a long gold necklace to break up that colour a bit and a statement bag to carry all your inflight essentials.

What do you think? What are your must-have travel pieces?


Comme bloggeuse de mode et de voyages, pour moi c'est important que je m'habille bien quand je voyage mais il faut que je sois confortable. Quand BETABRAND m'a contacté pour me demander de créer le look parfait pour voyager j'ai pensé que c'était l'occasion parfaite pour mélanger mes deux intérêts.

BETABRAND cree des pièces confortables, pratiques mais de mode que vous pouvez porter au travail, pour voyager et même à la classe de yoga! J'ai choisi leur pantalon en velours côtelé super tendance qui je mettrais avec ce pull rouge pour ajouter de la couleur. Avec ce base simple, je mettrais ce trench ample, un chapeau pour cacher des cheveux en désordre et ces bottes en cuir classiques. N'oubliez pas d'accessoiriser avec un montre pour que vous ne ratiez pas votre transport, un collier long pour séparer un peu la couleur du pull et un super sac pour amener tous vos essentielles.

Que pensez-vous? Quelles sont vos pièces must-have pour voyager?

Izzie x

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Sailor Stripes in Paris

Burberry Trench - KILO SHOP, Denim Skirt - URBAN OUTFITTERS, Striped top - second hand, Shoes - DR MARTENS, Hat - KILO SHOP

Location: Quai de Bourbon, 75004, Paris <3

So exactly a week ago, I was swanning around the streets of Paris wearing sailor stripes and a massive smile on my face. We took these photos in one of my favourite areas - on Ile Saint Louis - and the next to the river setting rather suits this sailor/military vibe that I'm rocking here, dontcha think?

Of course I hinted at my Paris outfit choices in my HOW TO PACK FOR A WEEKEND CITY BREAK post last week but here it is in full glory, with a lovely Parisian backdrop. When in Paris, wear stripes. This is not just a French cliché but a seriously popular print here. I paired my lovely polo neck with a classic denim skirt and my military style Burberry trench and cap.

What do you think? Have you seen the rest of my photos from my WEEKEND BREAK IN PARIS?



Alors, il y a une semaine je me baladais dans les rues de Paris pendant que j'ai porté ce look de rayures et un grand sourire. Nous avons pris ces photos dans un de mes quartiers preferes - sur l'Ile Saint Louis - et je pense que le Seine va bien avec cet outfit marin/militaire, vous êtes d'accord ou pas?

Je vous ai déjà montré mes choix d'outfits dans mon poste COMMENT FAIRE VOTRE VALISE POUR UN SEJOUR DE WEEKEND la semaine dernière mais voila celui-ci avec un beau fond parisien. Quand vous êtes à Paris, portez une marinière. Cela n'est pas un cliché français mais un motif que les français portent tellement beaucoup! J'ai mis la mienne avec cette jupe en jean classique, mon trench Burberry et ma casquette militaire.

Que pensez-vous? Vous avez vu la reste de mes photos de MON WEEKEND À PARIS?

Bisous, Izzie

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A Weekend Break In Paris

Bonjour! So as you'll know if you have read some of last week's posts, including my HOW TO PACK FOR A WEEKEND CITY BREAK, or follow my on INSTAGRAM, is that I was in my beloved city of PARIS at the weekend. 

Lewis and I booked a last minute 'fuck it let's just do it' trip to Paris just a few weeks ago so we could catch up with some friends and get into the festive mood ready for Christmas. And we had a blast. Can I please go back and live there already? It's soooo pretty and everyone I know there is just awesome. Anyway, whilst we all ponder over that question, here is a little photo diary from the short but very sweet weekend. 

So Saturday consisted of A LOT of eating. And drinking. After a 6am flight (urghh) we headed straight to our favourite boulangerie on boulevard Beaumarchais to start the trip the way Parisians do - with lots of pastries. This was followed the best - and one of the cheapest - lunches in Paris, falafel from CHEZ HANNA, which features on my tips to BEST EATS IN LE MARAIS, PARIS post. 

LE VOLTIGEUR - 35 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004, Paris 

 After eating falafel in a nearby park, we (read: Stuart) were pretty cold so we decided to find somewhere for a hot chocolate. We headed for this cute cafe in Le Marais called Le Voltigeur that I used to walk past everyday on my way to work. I had only ever had wine there so boy were we pleasantly surprised when they brought out this DIY hot chocolate spread. It was delicious. 

LA CERISE SUR LA PIZZA - 8 rue du Faubourg Poisonniere, 75010, Paris

We spent the afternoon wandering around Le Marais and then headed to a little event at LE POP-UP DE LABEL where the wine drinking commenced. We carried on the night at La Cerise Sur La Pizza - an awesome pizza place with a great friendly atmosphere.

Sunday started with a good old brunch chez Hannah (my mate's where I was staying) and then we headed out for a stroll along the river and around Ile Saint Louis. We also took some pretty awesome outfit photos here so look out for that post coming later on this week. 

CHEZ SUZETTE CREPERIE - 12 rue de la Harpe, 75005, Paris

After more strolling by the river and Christmas shopping in Le Marais (where I only actually managed to buy things for myself, fail) we went across to rive gauche to have a crepe at Chez Suzette Creperie in the Latin Quarter. I had a lovely three cheese one accompanied, as is tradition, by a bol de cidre. Just yum. 

As night fell, we followed the river up past the beautifully lit Louvre and through the Tuileries gardens where we eventually had to say goodbye to our wonderful friends who we had spent the weekend with. But I just wanted to stay. What a bladdy good weekend. 

Remember, Paris is always a good idea.

Izzie

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DIY Knitted Scarf

Scarf - Homemade with DEBBIE BLISS WOOL, Leather jacket - ASOS (old), Dungarees - ZARA, Denim shirt - TOPSHOP (old), Shoes - DR MARTENS

Location: Carrer de la Diputació, Barcelona

Introducing my favourite accessory this season, my DIY kintted scarf. A few Christmases ago - in fact the Christmas just before I started this blog - my grandma gave me a beautiful jumper that she had knitted for me from denim wool. I was so impressed so I decided to re-learn how to knit and started with this scarf. Of course life happened, summers passed where I forgot about my knitting and then finally last April I finished it, so this is the first winter of wearing it! It is made from lovely soft DEBBIE BLISS CASHMERINO ARAN wool and the cream colour means it goes with pretty much anything. I can't recommend this wool enough, the peacefulness of knitting and how great it feels to produce something to this quality!

Now -  what shall my next knitting project be?


Je vous présente mon accessoire préféré du moment qui est l'écharpe que j'ai tricoté. Il y a quelques Noel - en fait, le Noel avant que j'ai commencé ce blog - ma grand-mère m'a donné un pull qu'elle a tricoté de la laine en jean. J'étais si impressionnée que j'ai décidé de me réapprendre comment tricoter et j'ai commencé avec cette écharpe. Bien-sûr qu'elle m'a pris beaucoup de temps parce que...la vie…les étés sont passés où j'ai oublié de tricoter mais enfin en avril, je l'ai finie. Donc, ceux-ci est le premier hiver que je peux porter cette écharpe! Je l'ai faite en laine de DEBBIE BLISS qui est super douce et la couleur crème va avec presque tout! Je vous conseille tellement cette marque de laine, je vous dis que tricoter est vraiment calmant et comment on se sent super d'avoir produire quelque chose de cette qualité!

Alors, que tricote-je maintenant?

Izzie x

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