Jacket - New Look

Top - Primark

Culottes - New Look

Shoes - Zalando

Bag - New Look

As tired as I am right now my head is too busy and won't let me go to sleep, so I have decided to be a bit productive with my time and share an outfit from my little trip away that I told you all about in my last post.  It was a lovely sunny day so we decided to take a trip to the seaside.  The beach has always been one of my favourite places to go, there's just something about being on the beach, feeling the sand on my feet and the waves crashing against the shore that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  That being said I intended to take these shots on the beach now that I have finally battled my anxiety enough to make the trip there.  Sadly, as sunny as it was, it was super windy (hence why my hair looks such a flat windswept mess!), the kind of wind that completely takes your breath away when it blows in your face, so there was no way that was happening.  We decided to visit the seal sanctuary just a short walk from the beach (which I will talk about more in another post that I want to do about all the things I did on my trip and how I managed my anxiety) and in there there was this lovely warm tropical greenhouse that was perfect for taking pictures without all my hair covering my face!

This more relaxed look has become one of my go-to styles recently.  It's just so comfy to wear and I'm really into the more laid-back look recently.  The rose gold Converse I got for Christmas and I have practically been living in them since, they go with pretty much everything and add that touch of sparkle to casual outfits like this.  I have linked them above and if you're quick they currently have 20% off and they are worth every penny!  After having a wardrobe of nearly all black and white for years now I have a new found love for pink, especially this kind of blush colour.  I'm really loving the combination of it with faded denim, so couldn't be happier when I spotted this oversized denim jacket in the sale for £18!  

I'm so happier that the sunnier days are coming and I can start wearing outfits like this.  As much as I love winter and coats and boots, I feel like I can play around a lot more with my style when it's a bit warmer, which is all part of the fun of fashion for me.

What's your go-to style at the moment?

When I started blogging at the beginning of this year I decided that this year was going to be my year and I set myself a few goals that I would like to achieve in order to conquer my anxiety and make this year my year.  I'm determined that anxiety is no longer going to rule my life and one of my goals was to go on a little trip away to somewhere new.  Little did I know that just two and a half months later I would be taking that trip.  As I still haven't quite worked up the courage to get on a plane yet, I decided to start a little closer to home.  I happened to come across Mill Farm Leisure where I saw they were building these cute little Lakeside Lodges.  They sounded so ideal, in a small relaxing setting by a lake, each with their own hot tub.

We stayed in Cedar Lodge and, as you can see, the little wooden lodge is cute, cosy and very well equipped.  I was also pleasantly surprised by how roomy it felt, it didn't feel as small as it looked at all and had everything you would ever need.  The living area had a sofa, tv and fully equipped kitchen with a cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.  The kitchen contained every utensil possible, they did not miss a beat. A nice little touch was a welcome tray with tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits on with a fresh bottle of milk in the fridge.  Then there was the bedroom, which had the comfiest duvet and pillows I have ever slept on.  Wish I'd thought to ask where they are from!  There was also another tv in there and off to the side was the bathroom.  I'm amazed at how well they utilised the space and it felt so homely.

As for the outside space there's only one word I could use to describe it... idyllic!  There was a large decked area that overhung the lake, which is literally in the middle of nowhere.  It was so peaceful and quiet you could hear a pin drop, besides the odd quack from the few resident ducks.  Then last but not least was my favourite part of our entire stay... the hot tub!!  We spent every night in there keeping warm, relaxing and stargazing with the odd glass of prosecco.  It did wonders for my anxiety and I have now decided I need a hot tub of my own, if only they didn't cost a fortune!

I'm actually amazed at how far I've come with my anxiety within the last few months and it's something I wanted to document here on my blog as it is something that has played a big part in my life and it will be nice to look back and see how far I've come.  I can actually for the first time in a long time say how proud I am of myself for not only taking this trip but not confining myself to the lodge. We went to the seaside, bowling, out for a couple of meals, to a wildlife park and even took a trip to the cinema to see Beauty and The Beast.  I know that being able to do this doesn't sound like much to some people, but considering that this time last year I couldn't get through the day without having several panic attacks let alone step foot out of my front door, this has been a huge achievement for me and has given me a massive confidence boost.  I can't wait to share more of my trip with you.