What to Take to A Festival

ITS FESTIVAL TIMEEE. 

Ahhh, i've been so excited to share this post with you! And the time is finally here, I am packing for T in the Park which is up in Scotland! I am going TOMORROWW! 

So if you couldn't already tell, i'm very excited to go and I wanted to share with you what I will be taking and make a sort of checklist for all you guys who are going to one too.

I've been preparing for a couple of days, it is crucial to plan your outfits every day so you don't take any more clothes than you need as it takes up valuable space, and to also buy little things beforehand. Don't leave it all to the last minute!

Here is pretty much everything i will be taking! Carrier bags are your friends, very easy things to separate clothes and all sorts and squish things in, and just throw them away when you don't need it.

So lets go for clothes first:

What i am taking are two dresses and a skirt a top combo, these are my outfits for the days in the arena and then i've got shorts, leggings and hoodies, and a couple of vest tops to chill at night in, or sleep in or whatever. 

I have a very lightweight waterproof coat and then a rain poncho. You can get a rain poncho from a lot of places really for very cheap, online, at supermarkets etc and they are VERY handy! Then obviously wellie socks and underwear. As for footwear i obviously take my wellies, but i like to bring a pair of flip flops to as they are really light and can slot into your bag and are handy for being around your tent or nipping to the loo at night, old trainers and stuff would also work (just a bit heavier to carry). 

You will also need a little bum bag or shoulder bag to take with you in the arena, make sure its one secure as possible! There can be quite a few pickpockets around, i've also got a phone wallet for my phone, money and cards to all go in to keep it nice and handy and safe so i'd recommend that. I've also got my little hat, as three whole days without a shower - My hair is going to look like a chip pan! so if you are like me, dry shampoo it to death and buy a hat.

Next, Practicalities: 

So you are probably looking at that picture and thinking why would she need a lilo at a festival? well its an amazing idea to use it as an air bed, for around 4 - 6 pounds you can get one and its so much cheaper than an air bed! and you can just chuck it away after if you don't want it. Shouldn't really need to say it, but torches! Don't rely on your phone as it will die after the weekend, you can pick up ones from the pound shop and stuff, i've also got a head torch which is very useful to have (even if you do look like a wally) 

Phones now, its the best idea to take a 'festival phone' one you aren't particularly bothered about. But i don't have this unfortunately so i've got mine and just going to be super careful, i also bought a new battery so i've got more charge in my phone. I also have my old camera which is good to make some memories and good that you arent too bothered about it. 

Don't forget about eating too, Bring paper or plastic plates and sporks or camping knives and forks, you will need something to eat with! And drink, Water bottles! There are places all over the festival to fill up your water bottles for free, if you can see in the photo i've also got those little plastic pouches, they are very good for water or even alcohol. And remember no glass is allowed inside the festival! 

One thing of vital importance, DON'T forget your ID. This is bad.

Money:

this is always a hard one, I know people who can spend like £400 pounds in one weekend! But i like to save my money, so as long as you take most of your alcohol and food there isn't much to spend it on, so i am only taking £60. It's also important to get your cash out beforehand! 

Toiletries:

The essentials really is what you need to remember, so the makeup you will be wearing, I like to keep it to as little as possible. Then there is dry shampoo, I can't stress how crucial that is! Also suncream is a must, and hand sanitizer after those horrible toilets. Toilet roll also, at a lot of festivals there are places you can get it for free but make sure to take a roll or two anyway. Sunglasses, I've got some silly ones and normal ones just to jazz it up a bit. Toothbrush & toothpaste, after all the drinking and eating rubbish the feeling of a fresh clean mouth will be amazing! Hairbrush and a mirror are also essential, but be careful what mirror you take in as can be classed as glass. Any hair products you want to take or anything like that. Deodorant and baby wipes also to keep clean and smelling fresh! Also any medication or contraception you may need, be safe guys! 

Also don't forget the obvious things like food, your tent, sleeping bag and everything to be comfy!

And that is my little checklist guide to a festival! Let me know where you are going this summer and if this helped you or if there are any little tips and tricks you have too! 

Top Swimwear Picks

Hello lovelies, Today i will be sharing with you my top bikini's I love for this summer as my wardrobe is seriously lacking in these items of clothing.

My first choice is this very cute watermelon print bikini with high waisted bottoms. I really like the look of the high waisted bottoms but if you don't they also have regular bottoms. This bikini is from New look and you can get it for around 25 pounds depending on what bottoms you want. Watermelon print is adorable at the moment, along with pineapples, they would look equally as cute on a bikini.

This one is from Topshop and has another similar bralet style, and i think this is really flattering for any body and bust shape, and i really love the patterns on this. The reason i am mainly going for darker colour bikini's so far is because i am a milk bottle, typically english and don't tan in the slightest! Although i love white bikini's, i think they look so classy... I just can't pull them off, which upsets me greatly. This bikini is £34.00 and you can buy it from here. They also have a very similar one in a reddy burgundy colour which is also very nice.

Moving on to a swimsuit now, i don't think this picture does it justice at all. This pattern is amazing and i love it and although it doesn't look it on the mannequin, i think it would be really flattering. This one is from River Island and is a limited edition. This is £30.00 and you can get it from here online.

Another one from New Look again, and this is in the Kelly Brooke line which i know fits me really well and is really flattering. Plus the pattern is adorable. And thats around £30.00 from here.

There are so many others i could post on here but not enough time i'm afraid, but these are just a few of my faves for summer '14. As i will be purchasing a lot of these i will let you guys know how they are. 

My Summer Reading List

Hello Lovelies! Now I know a lot of my recent posts are all very summer related, but i am so excited for the weather and holidays etc etc (Although this is England and the chances of getting sun are very low!) So I thought i would share with you, my summer reading list!

• The Fault in our Stars

Now i know like the whole world should have read this book already but i haven't however had time to as of yet, so this is number one on my summer reading list. Plus i do like to read the books before i go and see the movies.

• Billy and Me

My friends told me about this one and said it was well worth a read! There is also the second one to this and so if i'm extra speedy with all these i will start that one too, and the second one is called 'You're the one that I want'. Also it's all about the whole summer before Uni thing and all that so if you are going to University come September, read this!

• The Lucky one

Now i've actually had this book for ages, picked it up at a charity shop for like one pound, but i've never got round to reading it, and i love the film and all of Nicholas Sparks books so this is definitely on this summers list! 

• Mercury in Retrograde

Now this book is by Paula Froeligh, she is actually a reporter for the New Post for page six, so we know she can write all the gossip! In the book its about a socialite with a secret and how she has to make her own way after her dad cuts her off. As a wanna-be reporter myself I thought this would be a really good read!

• Commencement 

As this book is all about University life and all that, and how most unlikely people become the best of friends I thought it would be well worth a read. Going through a lot of things a lot of people at University will be able to relate to, my guess is it will be funny, entertaining and moving all at the same time!

So i know i've got a few there but i've got a long summer holidays so who knows i might even need to add more! Please let me know your summer reading list and if you've decided to read any of mine yourself this summer. Thanks lovelies

Get the Festival look

Hello lovelies, 

Now as summer approaches, its getting more and more into the festival season! So i am going to share with you some of my faves for this years festival season.

Now, firstly it is essential to have some kind of flowery head piece! I actually purchased this one from Misguided for only £3.99. This is a look that not many can pull off when not actually at a festival, so good on you if you can!

It's just a really simple headband that will make you feel summery and at one with the festival! You can get these at pretty much any high street store and online at the moment as everyone will be stocking up for whichever festival takes your fancy.

Another favourite accessory of mine for festivals is some crazy sunglasses! I personally love these heart sunglasses as they are super cute and just fun. You can get these here from ebay for as little as 99p! Bargain. 

When it comes to what to where, there is either the classic denim shorts and a tshirt which i did every day last time i went, but this year i wanted to explore dresses to wear and what better than a floral dress to make you feel summery!

For festivals, I am obsessed with the daisy pattern at the moment, and i loved this little skater dress as its so simple to just shove on with a pair of wellies! This dress is again from Misguided for £19.99.

With the usual denim shorts i found the cute little bralet which would go with basically anything, if you wanted to add a floral kimono or all sorts. And this is on Ebay for £16.99, here.

Festival season, in England anyway, in not exactly know for its amazing weather, and so us British girls need to be prepared! If you like to do things on the cheap, like myself (when i am a poor student with no job) I think a simple rain poncho will do the job and still look stylish... well as stylish as you can when you look like you are wearing a bin liner! But look around because you can actually get some really funny ones like this 'Egg fried poncho' here. 

Or if you do have a bit more money to spare, i really love the look of this clear raincoat! This would keep you nice and dry, not too warm and you still get to show off your outfit! This one is from Topshop for £40.00, but if you hunt around you might be able to find some bargains!

As i am going to a festival this year i am looking forward to sharing with you what i am going to take!

My Summer Shoe Wishlist

Baltic Dip-Dyed Crochet Classics 

Topshops 'Ships Ahoy Slippers'

Juju fisherman jelly shoes 

For the festival season - Hunter colour block black and crimson 

New look black strappy contrast tribal print wedges

Much love 

xoxo