The One Where I Went to Friends Fest

Last week I got the chance to go on one of my favourite TV sets of all time. Yes that's right, I went to Friends Fest.

With it only being in London last year I never got chance to go along, so when it was announced that Friends Fest was going on the road my mum got us tickets straight away!

I'm not going to lie, I really wasn't sure what to expect, but I was so pleasantly surprised. Overall, the event was only on a small scale but I think that's what made it so good. Everything was close together so you didn't have to walk for ages in the mud (yes it's outside) and no matter where abouts you were on the site you could always see the big screen which played some of the most loved Friends scenes.

Throughout the day we made our way around, dressing up like we were at the Lincoln High Class of 1988 prom to following in the drunken footsteps on Rachel and Ross to that little chapel in Vegas.

We got chance to recreate those oh so famous titles alongside finally getting to try Moist Maker Sandwich, which I did indeed manage to finish. Not only that, we had our photos taken in Central Perk and went on to pick up a coffee while watching a Phoebe Buffet tribute and sang along, obviously out of key to hits such as Smelly Cat.

The only part I would say I was a little bit disappointed at was when you get to visit both Monica and Rachel's and Chandler and Joey's apartments. When you buy your ticket you can book a 30 minute time slot to see these recreated sets. As there are quite a lot of people both in your group and in the one behind you, we felt like this experience was quite rushed. I managed to get a photo everywhere that I wanted to, but I also felt like I had to run around for half an hour in order to do so. Despite this, they have replicated the apartments so perfectly it's hard to find a fault!

Apart from that, I had a truly amazing day and can't recommend it enough. The tour continues but unfortunately unless you already have tickets it might be quite hard to get your hands on some as the official website is currently sold out!

If you are going make sure you have spending money as it's guaranteed you'll want to pick something up at the shop. My Central Perk hoodie is my new favourite thing, but I'm not quite sure it'll make my next outfit post...

For any other information, visit: http://friendsfest.co.uk/

Summer means Swimwear!

We may only have a couple of weeks left for this British summertime but the sun is always shining somewhere and let's face it, it's more often somewhere other than the UK!

I don't know about you guys but I feel like there is so much good swimwear out this year so I thought I'd share my top 5 favourites with you!

First up!

Stripe Heaven from Asos

£22

I'm not the only blogger lovin' this swimsuit and its not hard to see why! With a plunging neckline and crossover back it's flattering and bound to have you looking amazing on the beach! There's something so simple about this style but I think that's why it looks so great.

Missguided does Marble

£20

This is one of two Missguided swimwear pieces to feature on this post. I'm literally obsessed with what they have on offer right now. Marble is one of my favourite prints and I'm clearly not the only one as this is currently only available in a size 14. There is one little thing I'm not mad keen and that's the briefs. I'm not so much of a fan of having this much bum out personally but I don't have anything against anyone who is confident enough to pull this off!

Hello H&M

Top // £8.99 - Bottoms // £8.99

I feel like this is the least 'dressy' set but that can always be a good thing. When you're on holiday you want to wear something comfortable but still looks good. I always feel like bikini's are always good for that desired sun tan. The lace up detail makes it that little bit more girly alongside the coral colours. Perfect for lying around the pool in or going on adventures in the sea, just make sure the big waves don't steal your bottoms!

Missguided Strikes Again

£28

First things first, these eyelets are amazing! Being strapless means no strap marks! This beauty comes in a range of colours so if you're wanting something a little bit brighter than black, then Missguided have you covered. I think this style is so flattering and perfect for anyone who isn't too keen on showing their tum.

Red Hot in River Island

£28

Now I have saved the best til last! This is my favourite of all the ones I've chosen, so much so that it came to Ibiza with me last week! This is the costume that I chose to wear to Ocean Beach so it's kind of a big deal! I love everything about this one especially the tie at the front! Not the best for tan lines but who cares when it looks so good!

The colour is something completely different for me too but I love it! For me it shouts out summer and is definitely going to stand out!

So there you go! I'm currently sat recovering from the best week in Ibiza and wondering where I want to jet off to next. Stay tuned for my Ibiza post where I'll be filling you in with everything I got up to!

Club Tropicana

British summer time is so confusing! One minute I feel like I'm on holiday, the next I'm dressed like its winter. I guess that's something we should have got used to by now.

A couple of weeks back I purchased this amazingly tropical jumpsuit and I'm pretty sure you guys are going to be pleasantly surprised at where it's from. Drum roll please... this go to summer look is from the Tu range at Sainsbury's. At only £22 it's great value for money and something that I'll wear for all kinds of occasions.

I don't normally shop at supermarket brands, and I don't really have a reason why, maybe I get distracted by the food, but I'm so glad I took the time to have a look around and see what was on offer.

Fingers crossed now that Manchester stays sunny, but lets be honest, the umbrellas will always have to be on hand.

So there it is! Perfect for dressing up or down and something that is going to see me through the summer whether that be in the UK or abroad.

Let me know what you guys think about supermarket fast fashion trends and if you've got a favourite that you always pick up some bargains from. I'll definitely be keeping my eye out from now on!

Outfit details

Sunglasses - Local boutique

Necklace - H&M

Jumpsuit - Tu at Sainsbury's

Bracelet - Accessorize 

Trainers - Adidas

Photography by Lauren Siddall

This Morning Live

Now I don't know about you guys but I absolutely love This Morning, and I'm not sure if that should be a guilty pleasure or not but I've got nothing to hide!

Last week, for the first time This Morning went live at the NEC in Birmingham where they featured everything that the show is known for. My mum and I took full advantage of this and hopped on (no word of a lie) one of the first trains of the Friday morning down to the Midlands to experience this much talked about event.

This Morning Live was held over four days from Thursday 18th May to Sunday 21st May. During the events there was plenty to see and do. From a range of stalls selling clothes, interior goods and not to mention food, to health and beauty advice! There were also opportunities for you to support charities such as Guide Dogs UK, Dogs Trust and Cancer Research.

Alongside these, there were interviews with some of the shows favourite presenters, catwalk shows and beauty tutorials, literally something for everyone!

Although we didn't managed to get a selfie with either Phil or Gino we still had an amazing day eating doughnuts the size of our heads; meeting the amazing guide dogs who make such a difference to people's lives and going back in time and getting our hair done by the lovely lady at the English Heritage stand.

Although it is over now for this year I think it is something they will continue with and I would highly recommend getting tickets for it! One little word of advice though, which I myself will do next time, buy a VIP ticket. Not only do you get into the event first but there is seating allocated at the stages for these guests, exclusive areas, including free prosecco and it's also they only real chance we saw of getting to meet the likes of Phil and Holly without having to queue up for a good chunk of your day.

Dreamin' of new Kicks

I've always been on of these gals that lives in trainers. As silly as it sounds, I get scared of wearing anything else. I always seem to get blisters and sore feet from other shoes, trainers are like my safety blanket and I can trust them to get me through a busy day.

Over the past couple of months, I have got better and started to wear more boots, let's be honest, it's not quite sandal weather just yet. However, the way I see it is, there is always room for a new pair of kicks, and that is what this post is all about.

As it was my pay day yesterday, I think it's only fair I show you what's currently catching my eye.

Adidas // £45

Navy isn't a colour that I'd normally go for but I actually really like these! It's a change from black and heading into the summer it's nice to experiment with different colours while not making a dramatic change. For £45, they're a steal!

New Balance // £69.99

Adidas // £94.99

These Adidas Eqt Support Rf have got to be my favourite pair which I've featured! I'm obsessed with the colours and the whole design. Yes, they're a bit pricier than some of the others, but I believe they are completely worth it!

Superga // £59.99

 I tried these on a couple of years back and found that no matter what size I tried on, they were either too big or small for me. I'm so tempted to give them a try again though, look at that platform!

Puma Fenty // £120

 Being a massive Rihanna fan I am naturally drawn to these beauties. However, I do have one worry, being cream satin I think it's safe to say I will scuff them up one way or another. 

Nike // £66.99

Adidas // £49.99

Superstars are my go to trainer and I have gone through quite a few pairs now. These are definitely on my must buy list, everyone needs a bit of metallic in their life!