Things that make you go Oooooo (July 2011)

July has been such a busy but fun month for me I've hardly had time to sit and rest and now with August on its way it looks like I'll be in for another fun and crazy month not that I'm complaining I want to make the most of the sunshine and do as much as I can to make the most of this summer, so here's a few things to get you into a good mood for the sunny days ahead.

♥ How Not to Obsess About Looking Fat in a Swimsuit and F-ing Enjoy Yourself! - Girls stop stressing about how you look because whatever you think you're all beautiful no matter what shape or size you are, don't let your insecurities ruin your fun.

♥ 31 Ways to Reduce Stress

♥ Five Ways To Become a Mermaid - What better way to spend your summer than to become a mermaid!

by Lomokev

♥ D.I.Y. Rock Ring - I recently discovered my childhood rock collection and was thinking of making some cute accessories with them and this idea is perfect!

♥ A Love Letter To My Dresses

♥ How to Make a Life List You'll Actually Do: A Comprehensive Guide - Perfect tips on how to create achievable goals for yourself.

by Jessica Louise

♥ Absolutely Amazing Photography by Metin Demiralay - These photos are so beautiful they really get me in the mood to enjoy the summer.

♥ The Mundane Home Lives of Superheroes

♥ Christina Ricci's Closet - I love this woman and her closet is so pretty I would love a closet like that one day!

♥ Animation for Adults - Whether you're a fan of animation or looking for something different to watch there are some great reconsiderations on this list.

♥ Printable Paper Cameras

♥ Be Organic! - Some great tips here on being healthy and utilising natural ingredients in alternative ways.

by Sugarraindrops

♥ Coffee and Lavender Sugar Body Scrub - I'll definitely be trying out this homemade scrub, it'll be the perfect remedy to keep my skin looking good this summer.

♥ 11 Tips for Thrifting

♥ Do What You Are Meant To Do Now - Great advice from the gorgeous Nubby and how to make your dreams come true and do they things you've always wanted.

by Valentina

♥ "I think you should save money and not spend it all on fashion" -Very wise words especially during a time of recession, make considered purchases and don't constantly splurge for the sake of doing so.

♥ Why I Stopped Wearing Stilettos

♥ Who Buys These Clothes? They Do - Interesting read about the women who spend thousands on the latest runway looks.

by Zoltan Gabor

♥ How to Pose in Your Wedding Photographs - Some great tips here which are great not only for wedding but bloggers and people like myself who never know how to pose in regular photographs.

♥ Eating Well According to the Ancients

♥ Over estimating obstacles and underestimating you. Turn it around: Part 1 & Part 2 - For anyone who has said I can't it's just a dream this one is for you, most dreams are achievable all you have to do is stop looking at the negatives and start looking for the possibilities!

Salma from The Animation Workshop on Vimeo.


The Mountain from TSO Photography on Vimeo.


BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.

Love & Sparkly Hugs

Cate

xoxo

The Frequent Flyer: Sunrise in the Skies

It's been a life long dream of mine to go up in a hot air balloon, the whole experience seems so dreamy and magical to me, the thought of just floating in the skies and going wherever the wind blows is something I sure most adventurers dream of so when the opportunity came up for me to finally take to the skies in a balloon I leaped at the chance!

Sunrise is best time to go hot air ballooning as the winds are more stable so my wake-up call came at a very early 4am, so after a few stretches, a quick shower and a lack of coffee (no toilets aboard the balloon!) our ride arrived to take us to the launch site.

When it comes to ballooning you're pretty much working with the wind so the launch site for the day by chance happened to be a car park at the back of Wal Mart, here the baskets were set up and the balloons were heated and before we knew it we were in the skies.

At this point I'd like to mention how my dad was dreading this experience, he has a fear of heights so wasn't looking forward to being at the mercy of the wind in a big basket however once we were in the air his fear disappeared as it was every bit the magical, calm and beautiful experience I had imagined it to be.

Floating over the Nevada desert was on of the best experiences of my life looking (and waving) at the people below was so much fun and in vast contrast to the craziness of The Strip, it was just the perfect way to start the day.

 Our flight time was just over an hour but I honestly could have stayed for days just floating on the wind and seeing where it took me but unfortunately we were out of fuel and running out of safe landing sites, so our journey ended in a field on the south side of Las Vegas.

So after we helped pack up the balloon we visited a local park to toast our pilot and our safe journey. Hot air ballooning is something I definitely want to do more of as I loved the experience so much and would recommend it to anyone and everyone to try out at least once, if you're anything like me you'll be hooked and looking for your next ballooning adventure!

Balloons &Happy Adventures

Cate

xoxo

Daily Outfit: She Is Not Aloud A Rope

When I'm at home relaxing I normally just wear a tank and a pair of leggings and if it's cold (which more often than not it is) I'll throw on a cardigan or jumper, this is a typical outfit for me but one that I rarely venture outside in.

I think the main reason I hardly wear outfits like this out is because of the cold weather, leggings and vests aren't exactly the warmest of clothes but now the summer is here I have the chance to fully utilise my wardrobe.

I adore this vest by Amelia Arsenic, not only is if one of the comfiest things I own it's beautifully designed, I adore skull motifs and can't wait for Amelia to release more of her A is for Arsenic clothing line!

My Vivienne Westwood bow booties are officially the most worn shoes in my closet, I have literally walked for miles in these shoes, they're really comfy and durable to and even though I've had them a while they still smell like bubblegum!

♥ Skull Tank Top - A is for Arsenic
♥ Cardigan - Warehouse
♥ Leggings - Sidecca
♥ Boots - Vivienne Westwood x Melissa
♥ Necklace - Tarina Tarantino
 

Love & Skulls

Cate

xoxo