We're all going on our summer holidays!

Well it's  not really a summer holiday, but I have just booked to go to Portugal at the end of September with three friends. It's odd, I've never been away on a proper girly holiday before so I am muchos excited. Cocktails by the pool, topping up my tan on the beach. Wine soaked dinners and nights out dancing. I could almost burst with anticipation.

Obviously I have spent all morning online looking up bikinis, I'll probably wait until the end of the summer because they'll all be on sale. But for now here are some of my favourites.

1. ASOS Mirror Tropical Print Plunge Halter Swimsuit/ £35

I think it's always good to have a proper one piece swimsuit while away on holiday. I always go to waterparks, I love them they're so much fun. But on more than one occassion I have been in the situation while flying down a slide that I go one way and my bikini top goes another. Cue me desperately covering up my jubblies while trying to quickly tie it back on again. The only problem with this swimsuit is I think it may give me some odd tan lines. And how do your boobies stay in? Do I need tit tape?!

2.Kelly Brook stripped bikini at New Look/ Top £16.99/ Bottoms £10.99

3. Kelly Brook Black Polka Dot Bikini at New Look/ Top £16.99/ Bottoms £10.99

4. Kelly Brook White Postcard Print Halterneck Swimsuit at New Look/£24.99

How good is the Kelly Brook range of swimwear from New Look? I think the retro designs and quirky patterns are gorgeous. I am completely in love with this halterneck swimsuit and might just have to buy it now rather than wait for the sale. But is it just me or are all these a little expensive? I remember being able to get a full bikini for a tenner now it costs that just for the bottoms! Then again it's been a long time since I've had an excuse to buy swimwear- damn inflation!

5. River Island Urban Chevron Bustier Bikini Top/ £16/ High Waisted Bottoms/ £12 

I'm not sure about this style of really high waisted bottoms. On one hand it could look quite classy and retro, on the other it could just look like you've worn your Bridget Jones knickers to the beach. I do like how this material look quite sturdy and structured. It will also over up my unfortunate muffin top. If this appears in the sales I may purchase it just to try it out.

6. ASOS Water Colour Floral Cupped Peplum Suit/ £35

How flipping gorgous is this swimsuit? Make it a little longer and I would wear it as a playsuit. I am serously considering getting this. Yes it's a little on the pricey side and it is so pretty I would never want to actually get it wet. But I think I'd be the best dressed sunbather in town!

7. Vero Moda France Bikini/ Bandeau Top £19/ Hipster Bottoms £12

We all know the best way to show off a tan is with a white bikini. I'm not sure how this bandeau top would hold up my D cups but it's cute, the little gold cut outs add a nice little touch.

So what's your favourite style of swimwear? Do you always stick to the same style or are you thinking of being a little more adventurous?

May all your holidays be whatever you dream off

Love 

S x

May I? May wishlist

Now that I am no longer a penniless student I have been browsing online to see if there's anything I really want to buy with my first paycheck. I've decided to make a little wishlist of all the things I want to buy this month but probably won't.

1. Movie quote prints/ £20/ available at http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CONCEPCIONSTUDIOS?ref=pr_shop_more.

I adore the movie Almost Famous staring Kate Hudson so I decided to go on Etsy to see if there were any movie posters available and stumbled across these three prints. The quotes are 'It's all happening'(Almost Famous), 'Damn the man, save the Empire' (Empire Records) and 'Nobody puts Baby in the corner' (Dirty Dancing).
 I also love Empire Records, not overly keen on Dirty Dancing but I think these prints are so cool. They would look really nice on a picture frame feature wall. Seeing as I still live with my mum that's not going to happen anytime soon but I am tempted to buy them and store them away until I get my own place. As far as I can see the frames aren't included but that's alright because they would just add to the shipping costs.

2. DERMAdoctor KP Duty dermatologist body scrub 360g/  £29.75/ Available on amazon.co.uk

For as long as I can remember I have had the skin condition Keratosis pilaris which means I have rather unslightly red bumps all over the top of my arms and legs*. It's perfectly benign just not very pleasant looking. For years I didn't realise this was a conditon and just assumed I didn't exfoliate enough but after some research online I discovered that it's quite common. There are forums dedicated to this where people can recommend products they have found useful. One product that came up again and again in positive reviews was this body scrub. Yes it is pretty pricey but now that we are coming into summer I long for the days I can wear cute t-shirts and sleeveless dresses without having to add a cardigan.

3. Urban Decay Naked eye shadow palette/ £36/ Available at urbandecay.co.uk

I realise I am very late off the bandwagon with this one. Years of having no money meant that all my eyeshadows were cheap 'drug store' brands. I have coveted this palette for ages now. I love every single colour and it's perfect for day and night. I really think I might splurge on this as soon as I get paid.

4. Oasis Rose Gold bracelet watch/ £40/ Available on Asos.com 

I spied a similar watch to this while watching Made in Chelsea. I think Millie Macintosh was wearing it. 

Now I assume hers was hundred of pounds but there no way I  would spend more then forty pounds on a watch. I lose practically every piece of jewellery I own so it would be silly to spend a lot of on money it. I have no statement watches but for some reason I just love this, it could really jazz up an outfit.

5. Samsung Galaxy Ace phone cover/ £1.99/ Available on amazon.co.uk

Now what about this for a wee bargain, eh? I recently lost my phone and had to get a new one off the insurance so I need a new cover. I love this shade of blue and polka dots so it is perfecto.

6. MAC cosmectics/ £20-£27/ available at Debenhams

Like with my eye shadows, my foundation is usually cheap, drug store brands. I have no favourite products and tend to just grab a bottle and hope for the best. I've decided as a wee treat I'm gonna go to the MAC counter at Debenhams and get my skin tone matched to a good foundation. I decided to go with MAC as I have heard so many good reviews. It is far more expensive than any make up I have ever owned so I hope it's worth it.

If I do end up buying any of these products I will be sure to do a review for you all. But usually what happens is I get paid, blow all my money and useless crap and end up broke for the rest of the month. But hopefully I purchase at least one of these things

Love

S x

*If you feel you might have Keratosis pilaris  here's a couple of links you might want to have a nosy at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/keratosis-pilaris/DS00769

http://www.keratosispilaris.org/forum.php