Trails.Wandering.FauxLeather.

I still can't believe how peaceful and beautiful it is here in Queenstown. Everywhere you look is just creation explosion. No matter where you are or where you look there is nature encompassing you. Mountains, lakes, forests more mountains and more mountains.

BEFORE I FORGET, I went on a Ziptrek eco tour on Saturday and it was easily the best thing i've ever done! It's like doing a flying fox only better! You're high up in the forest and get to see different perspectives of Queenstown! The last zipline is the steepest in the world! I highly recommend it if you're looking for something to do in Queenstown. It is the adventure capital for a reason! If you have any questions about it just ask! Oh and I think there are 2 other ones but they are in Canada :)

Funnily enough this outfit contained all the same brands as the last post, how ironic! The plaid crop which I think is perfect for a little Christmas number is from Valley Girl. The high-waisted skirt is from Glassons, shoes form Rubi shoes, cap from Kmart and Jacket from Glassons a long time ago. And of course my trusty watch from Fossil.

Today i'm just packing, going out for lunch and then jumping on a plane ;( Don't want to go home!

Hope you have a relaxing day today!!

Love always,

H
xx

Pottering around the marvel that is Queenstown!

Today was a great day exploring different scenic locations, we went to the Amisfield winery for a lovely lunch and then drove off to the lake and forest in Kelvin Heights. I have come to the conclusion that I prefer lakes, mountains and forests to beaches. I also like being tucked up away in a house away from everyone else which is weird considering i'm such an extrovert but I do appreciate peace and stillness to recharge my energetic, lively self.

I really wanted to share this outfit with you guys because I was so stoked with how comfortable I was in the indecisive weather that took place today. One minute it's hot next minute there's a slight fresh breeze. It was also a fun outfit that incorporates it's self into any of your daily adventures like it did for mine. From one place to another...

What did you do today and what is your favourite place either where you live or any where in the world that you love to explore? :)

Im in love with these pants! I always find highwaisted pants hard to wear, I think because I'm an awkward length haha but these are so comfy both standing and sitting. Ive been loving the tropical print theme that's been making an appearance everywhere lately! 

You can find these pants at Glassons and they even have very similar ones that are in capri form too with cute little zips by the ankles, where as these ones are harem pants with splits by the ankles. 

The crop top is also from Glassons and you can find it here, it was 2 for $20 so I bought a white one along with this grey one. I really like grey in crops and I love crops with high waisted things.  I normally hate halter type tops because they always feel sore at the back of my neck and they usually just look weird (to me anyway) but these ones were too cute! 

My sandals are from Kmart woohoo ;) pretty casual but cute sandals that with go anything! I'm quite enjoying shoes in white, it's so fresh and clean.. until they get dirty -.- 

The cardigan is from Valley Girl I believe and it is SO pretty I love it! I love anything that looks like leather especially when it's mixed with other fabrics and have I mentioned I love maroon/plum colours?? I always wear a plumberry lipstick it is my staple lip colour! 

Also this handbag that I got for my birthday it's spot on! It's so pretty and I like the chaining on it, like a cute little Chanel bag.. but not ;P

My watch is from Fossil. 

Have you noticed the sunglasses and how I wore them in my last post. I love them, (lol is there anything I don't love?*) I love the colour and shape.  Some people think they look like mosquito eyes hahaha but I couldn't care less! #i'mgoingtowearthemanyway They are from Rubi shoes/cotton on I think! 

I forgot to mention, you can chuck on some heels and you've got a super night time outfit or just an even more glammed day one :) 

Just curious, what are your fave songs/bands at the moment?? I'm LOVING the 1975 which I am currently listening to as I write this.. when am I not listening to them? Hehe.

*looking at the amount of times the word love comes up in the post, I guess not! 

If you want to see some of my adventure/outfits when I was in Queenstown in winter then you can take a look here .

Anyway, I hope you all have a good evening or day wherever you may be! 

Love always,

H 

xx

Spring hues

FASHION POST FINALLY!! That's what my intention was when I started this blog because I love clothes and photography but didn't know how to make it actually happen but we're on a roll people on a roll I tell you! Today I had a really lazy day where I woke up at lunch time (this has been a frequent occurrence over the last few days). I don't know why i'm such a night owl and go to sleep really late for no reason. I've loved just sitting all cozy and looking at barefoot blonde's blog, hello fashion blog and Karissa Pukas' channel. They all seem like such lovely women who have the ultimate fashion sense and my inspiration for so many life goals haha... it's so true though.

Today I went shopping with my best friend and this is the relaxed yet sophisticated outfit I wore. I love the shirt it's so comfy and light considering it's so hot today. It was so nice to have a chilled day with some banter and a good window shop ;) Girl time is the best time!

Isn't my best friend so cute she bought me ice cream for my breakfast <3

I have a cabinet filled with teacups, teapots and books.... Stop me now ;)

Items: 
Floral shirt - Glassons along time ago but similar ones I like here and here 
Black skinny jeans - Junk Food jeans from Wildpair these are similar 
Necklace - Eek not sure sorry!
Shoes - Number One Shoes but I like these too

Where have you lovelies been wandering today??

Love always,

H
xx

Oh So Nice Cream

Ohhhhh Yeah.  Nice Cream.

Picture some palm trees, salted, frazzled, windswept hair and that moment of satisfaction, when a creamy coconut mango ice cream delicately hits those tastebuds. Well picture no more because Nice Cream can give you that momentary satisfaction *palm trees, salted, frazzled, windswept hair not included ;)

For those of you who don't know what i'm talking about, it's an ice cream that's nice.
Who am I kidding there's more to it than that! Nice cream is created by the lovely Tommy & James and although I don't know them personally, i'm sure their lovely because their ice creams are lovely and it's kinda in the title, so lets just roll with that.... I tried my first EVER Nice Cream today and it was such a refreshing sweet taste after a good Thai lunch. MmmmMMMmm s o m u c h f o o d ! ! !

Back to the ice cream though, it's dairy free, gluten free and egg free. Did someone say perfect? No but I just did! It's also "ethically produced using natural and organic ingredients." Can we please just take a moment to appreciate that. Although I'm trying to eat as less refined sugars as possible, I decided I'd let myself have this one because at least it's fair-trade, so I think I made a pretty fair call (pun definitely intended).

But hey if you're not into mangos that's cool too because they have a range of different flavours that includes chocolate and vanilla bean... and yes they all have coconut, which is great because everyone needs more coconuts in their life!

125mL of Iced Coconut Cream Dessert.

B l i s s

oh and did I mention they also make Nice Blocks? I think you know where this is going... you can check everything out right about HERE or check out your local supermarket, dairy or cafe if you're a Kiwi :) (have an explore you're bound to bump into one!)

What's your favourite ice cream? I'd love to know! Anyone know of a great 'whole foods' one?

Annnnd study procrastination... done ;(


Love always,

H
xx

Timberlands.Leather Jackets.Plaid

My style is always changing... well it's not that i'm indecisive of how I want to dress (even though I stare at my wardrobe not even knowing what to pull out for the day) but rather I enjoy mixing things up. I like being sophisticated and graceful but then I also like being a bit more comfortably sporty and other times all rugged up and warm. But all in all the outcome has to reflect me and has to appeal to me. I can look good for myself right? I don't understand why people always assume that I and other girls alike always dress for certain people, because in reality that's not the aim. I personally just really like fashion because I think it shows a lot of your personality but also it's just fun and creative.

So moving along here are a few snaps of outfits that I'm loving at the moment:

 This plaid jacket is really cozy and pretty warm providing you are wearing the right stuff underneath! It goes with everything.. here I'm wearing some velvety leggings but you can daily pair it with jeans. Also something that i've been wearing almost everyday is... my TIMBERLANDS. I love them so much! They are so comfy, go with almost everything and really good now that it's winter because my canvas shoes just end up getting soaked ;( but a little secret.. they aren't real Tims! They look pretty much identical everyone always assumes they're the real deal. If you're in NZ you can get them at Number One  but of course you can get the real deal at Timberlands. There are also some stores around NZ.

 Another one of my fave items is my new leather furry jacket by Jorge. It's so cute and adds a bit of glam to a simple outfit. I picked this little number up at a boutique in Arrowtown called Ikon. Lastly in this section is the sunnies! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. I wanted some sunglasses that were kinda retro but very chic and had a bit of colour/reflectives in them and da ta I found some.... right at my very own workplace... the pharmacy!

 Ok... this All About Eve cardigan is so cuddly I just want to curl up next to a fire and sip some mulled wine.. which is exactally what I did when I bought it haha!! Its a nice addition to your outfit thats cute, comfy and warm when you want to go outside but still look decent. Picked this up at the Ikon store in Arrowtown too. I love lounging around in it but be warned, the material can get caught and pull out on sharp things... but my clumsiness may have something to do with that ;)

What's something new you've added to your wardrobe recently??

Love always,

H
xx

My Beautiful Country

New Zealand has an immense amount of really pretty places and one of my most favourite is Queenstown in the South Island.

Queenstown has this crispy clean air that you definitely don't get in Auckland. When Auckland is cold it's uncomfortable but when Queenstown is cold it's refreshing. When Auckland is humid Queenstown is not!! No mugginess!! Ah bliss! When my hair smells like exhaust fumes in Auckland from walking around, in Queenstown... well I think you get the picture ;) And speaking of pictures it really is an exquisite place, it looks like someone paints the scenery everyday. Low flying cloud among the mountains and the gleaming lakes. It feels kinda strange you're at the supermarket and oh look its nestled into the mountains... what?? You definitely don't get that kind of everyday scenery in Auckland that's for sure!

So if you can't tell already, I went to Queenstown a couple of weeks ago and this was not my first time but my fourth!! Yup I really do love this place and it contains some pretty cool people too! So here are a few snaps of my recent trip...

 Arrowtown - A cute historic town about 15 or 20 minutes from Queenstown. It is known for its gold panning days and you can still try this out yourself!

 The Remarkables! One of the many awesome mountains in the area! There is also Coronet Peak and Cardrona which are great for snowboarding and skiing too. Just started learning to Snowboard and I love it!

Queenstown has its attractions like the Ice Bar! Fun times were had! For those of you that enjoy bungee jumping and parachuting and things like that, Queenstown is definitely for you because, after all, it is the adventure capital of New Zealand! But for those of you who aren't quite into those adrenaline rushes you have so many amazing restaurants, cafe, lakes, shops, wineries and other fun activities all around :)

 A delicious hunters pie with a green juice at Jack's Point

Hope you will have the opportunity to visit Queenstown one day it's definitely a lovely experience and a great adventure!

Hope you all have a wonderful week wherever in the world you may be and remember to comment me some questions/ideas you'd like on this blog because then i'll be sure to update it more regularly than  have been.. oopsies ;)

Love always,

H
xx

Clean Eating.. I'm sorry clean what??

Eeek first off I want to say so sorry for not having posted in a while! I didn't intend on this happening, been pretty swamped with Uni lately.. oh the joys of student life haha.

Now that that's all cleared up lets get straight to business... Clean eating.

I'm definitely no clean eating saint, I have my days where I have good intentions on eating well through out the day but then I usually hit a wall somewhere along the way and slip up. Especially when you're busy you can feel that it's hard to make time to actually prepare your meals properly.

I have been trying to get more into clean eating and what that basically means is eating real, wholesome foods a.k.a not processed crap. Im trying to eat as less refined sugars and less foods that have been stripped from their natural nutrients.

I thought eating clean would be really boring and bland but oh boy that is so wrong! You can still make a lot of the same meals and snacks but just substituting some products for healthier alternatives. Also there are sooooo many nicer foods that are so good for you that you wouldn't even realise, it's actually all so exciting. I literally feel so happy right now just writing about it... what a weirdo I know.

Also I would just like to make a point that for me this whole healthy eating  is not to make people to be 'skinny'. Everyone is built differently so it's about being healthy and strong on the inside out, looking after yourself and being the best you that you can be in every way. Why would you want to put something damaging into you? And the effects really do show up as a result, whether it be health issues, skin issues or your energy.

So along with healthy eating this lifestyle journey is about things that affect your mind, body and spirit as a whole.

My foodie insta is @thehealthylife101 if you want to keep updated with my food musings/get ideas. Definitely check out some other bloggers who have amazing recipes and advice and are just inspiring :) I'll post some pics from some of my fave blogs with their instagram. Yay!

P.S healing_belle has an app called the Whole Pantry.. it is amazing! Go check it out!

Take care of yourselves!

Love always,

H
xx