Coffee and Couture

24.01.16

Some more images from my stay in Galle, Sri Lanka. It's been pure joy, to wake up in the morning to the stunning, sandy beaches.

I believe that your study space says a lot about you - how organised you are, what kind of a planner you are, and just generally about how you let your creativity flow! I personally tend to prefer studying with books scattered on my bed with my Macbook on my lap - but this is a habit that I'm thinking of ditching this year. I've been looking at recreating my study space and thought I'd share some inspiration I've found with you. Your study doesn't have to be big and cluttered in anyway, a little corner, filled with pretty stationary and things that inspire you is really all you need. And even if you're like me and tend to study better off the table, well, at least you have a gorgeous space to look at.

Images via Pinterest

COLOUR ME HAPPY

I was pretty excited when Pantone announced not one, but two colours for 2016 and they're two colours that can so easily be integrated into our daily lives in the form of what we wear, down to decorating our living spaces. Rose Quartz and Serenity, two very calming and happy colours, can be worn with subtle colours such as White and Grey, as well as together. Here are some of my favourite picks in both colours including Sephora and Pantone's Colour of The Year Layer Lipstick - a match made in beauty heaven!

From left to right: Candice Bardot Crop - Forever New // Satin Crepe Pleat Midi - TopShop // Supernatural Necklace - Mimco // Blouson Sleeve Jumper - TopShop // Klaudia Sunglasses - Kate Spade // Colour of The Year Layer Lipstick - Sephora // Blue Ribbed Cowl Neck Top - River Island // Lapiz of Luxury - Essie // Evie Deep V Cami Top - Forever New // Pale Pink Pouch - The Daily Edited // Lovinia - Tony Bianco

10.01.16

Some photos from my stay at Jungle Beach resort in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, a truly incredible place to visit. It's one of the most relaxing places I've been to and I encourage anyone travelling to Sri Lanka to visit this resort. Not only is the service great and but there's also plenty to do like exploring the wildlife around the area, snorkelling and going on the bike trail around the beach. The atmosphere is wonderful with its cool breeze and you can choose to dine on the beach under a sky full of stars. I did a lot of reading and planning while sitting on the beach listening to the soothing sounds of the waves and I can truly say that I had never been more calm and happy.

LEOPARD

Happy new year my lovelies!

Firstly, I hope you all have an amazing year and that it brings you loads of joy, love and success! I'm so excited for 2016 and just starting fresh altogether, and it's one of my main goals this year to update content on the blog more regularly for you!

Here's a very girly look that I wore on one of my travel visits to Sri Lanka's Galle Fort, a place filled with Colonial architecture and Dutch history! I loved taking photographs for this post because I got the opportunity to work in some of the Fort's architecture into it. If you would like to read more about the location, you can visit here.

I hope you like this top and skirt combo, it's just fun and flirty and I love the print on the top! The top is from Forever New and is sadly sold out. The pouch came with my Saint Laurent Large Shopping Tote and I absolutely adore it. I love the Peplum hem skirt from Kookai, it gives a more feminine look than a normal pencil skirt, and is perfect for both work and play.

Well, that's it for now, speak soon!

Have a fantastic year ahead!

Love always,
Neth
xo