A POP OF COLOUR

All clothing items including hat and necklace - Topshop
Boots - Office
Watch - Michael Kors

We're all our own unique self, however this doesn't stop us from being influenced by other people and modern culture. Arguably, some of us want to keep up with the latest trends, but that doesn't mean we should have to follow the crowd.

It's good to be yourself, like many parents or teachers have morally said to us in the past. But it's true, because having the confidence to show who you really are to the rest of the world and not caring what people think really makes life a LOT easier. Of course, it's not as easy as we'd like it to be. As much as I tell myself that I don't care what people think about me, I still have small confidence issues. But being confident isn't just about not caring, it's about caring and not showing the world you do (I mean this from an appearance point of view). When I started feeling more confident in being who I was, my life felt so much more relaxed and positive.

So how can you express yourself to the world? How can you add that pop of colour? If you're into fashion, there's nothing wrong with following the trends, but add something to your appearance which isn't typical and screams YOU. Don't feel the need to blend in with the crowd, feel the need to stand out from it. If you do have confidence issues which make you feel invisible, express yourself through your appearance and show the world you're proud of who you are.

KURAMATHI | MALDIVES 2014

Spending 10 glorious days on Kuramathi Island in the Maldives with my Mum is something I am honestly never going to forget. Not only did the island offer your typical luxury brochure lifestyle, but it also came complete with dense tropical gardens, a sandbank and some of the loveliest staff I have met.

After a 4 hour car journey to Gatwick Airport, a 10 hour flight to Male (Maldivian capital), an hour's wait and then a 15 minute sea plane to the island, I couldn't be more relieved to finally reach the resort. We were greeted with cold flannels and fruit drinks, where we relaxed in the huge, airy reception and were introduced to the island by the staff.

We stayed in a beach villa, complete with an outdoor shower and air conditioning (always a must-have in a hot climate). On the island alone there were 9 restaurants, 3 buffet and and 6 dining restaurants, each with their own theme and speciality; The Island Barbeque - Meat, The Reef - Seafood, The Palm - Italian, The Siam Garden - Thai, The Tandoor Mahal - Indian... you get the idea!  I came to know the friendliest staff members and enjoyed the truly delicious food.

I never felt bored, which is usually something that occurs halfway through the holiday, because there was so much to do; swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, adventuring into the depths of the luscious gardens with lizards scuttling past your toes and walking to the end of the sandbank, where riptides from the lagoon and the ocean met. It was utterly spectacular, so amazing in fact I think I am going to run out of adjectives by the end of this post! I was even lucky enough to go to the Kuramathi Spa and have a couple of hennas done, which really added to my desired Maldivian/Indian appearance.

On the last day we snorkelled with schools of fish and ate our last dinner at The Island Barbeque, soon finding myself struggling to hold back tears because I realised how much I loved the atmosphere and the positive vibes I'd felt since the day we arrived. It was hard saying goodbye to people I'd formed friendships with and to leave such a breathtaking paradise. I really hope to return someday.

PROM NIGHT

Dress - Mori Lee
Clutch - Krasceva
Bracelet - Accessorize

Apologies for the poor quality photos, but when the photos appear amateur you know it's a cherished memory rather than a photoshoot (if that makes sense). Last night's prom was certainly one of the best parties I've been to. Seeing everyone so beautifully dressed and sharing photos, conversations and dance moves was something I wish wasn't a once in a lifetime event.

Our prom was a 007 James Bond theme, held at St.Mellion, an international golf course in Cornwall. My friends and I arrived there in a dark flamingo-pink limo, which was a fantastic way to build our excitement and the atmosphere. At the venue they'd set up a large room full of circular tables scattered with glitter and crystals, with James Bond balloons in the centre (although by the end of the night most of the helium was mysteriously sucked out of them...)

The night was spent chatting, complimenting, buying drinks at the bar, photo taking and dancing with friends and teachers, the music and lights creating a dream-like atmosphere. The night lasted for a good five hours and it is definitely a night I'll treasure in my memories.

I am flying off to the Maldives tomorrow for ten days which I am super excited about, so when I come back be prepared for plenty of photos!