I hate when it gets like this and I make loads of posts at once and then as soon as I get busy I make none. I finish work for the summer on Monday so hopefully I’ll have more time then to focus on this and actually produce some content. It’s also so sad that I haven’t even been that busy, I have literally just been at work! I went to York with my mum to see my grandparents which was really nice but that’s about it. I’m trying (and failing) to get myself geared up to go back to university but i’d really like to move to a studio apartment in London instead and get a sausage dog. Maybe one day. I also haven't been watching any Netflix which is so unlike me when I start a new boxset practically every week #procrastinationcentral
Song of the day: Too Much - Drake Sampha
Lauren
After a slightly delayed evening flight, I am BACK! This was Monday night so obviously i’ve been back a few days. Other than getting out of bed really late, purchasing clothes online I didn’t need and eating Rice Krispies, I’ve achieved very little. I had my first day back at work today, a killer 10 hour shift. It was actually super good to be back. I’m definitely one of those people that has to be doing something constantly to avoid wrapping themselves up in a blanket and watching a day of Netflix. I’ve also pushed myself to get back into going to the gym which has been so tough. All the weights I could usually lift now feel 10 times heavier and cardio is such a struggle. Perseverance is key! It'll take about 6 weeks to get back to where I was before I ended up in the sun eating sweets and ice cream #cry
Hopefully on Sunday I can get round to sharing some things I’ve bought!
Song of the day: Why You Always Hatin? - YG, Drake, Kamaiyah
Lauren
Unintentionally slightly absent from here as our time at the villa came to a close. The weather became a little overcast building up to our departure, but the temperature in Madrid is making up a few days without sun! As we were in Southern Spain, my Dad drove us up to the capital which took about 5 hours! So i’m all tucked up in bed now in desperate need of sleep, but just wanted to make a quick post before we are busy again tomorrow. Our last leg of the family vacation is a weekend in Madrid before heading home home on Monday.
We went to The Good Burger tonight for dinner after classically arguing over where to eat. Ages and ages ago I sort of gave up trying to eat beef burgers and switched things up to whatever the vegetarian option was on the menu. Genuinely I’ve found I love going to burger restaurants now because the choices are always so good and tasty! Tonight was delicious and I cannot recommend this place enough!
Songs of the journey to Madrid:
Feeling Myself - Nicki Minaj, Beyonce
Don’t Know How - PartyNextDoor
The Zone - The Weeknd, Drake
Rockin’ That Shit - The-Dream
It Ain’t Safe - Skepta, Young L.O.R.D
Life of the Party - The Weeknd
Lauren
Into the second week of our holiday and I can safely say that however little we were doing before, has since dramatically decreased. I’ve eaten far too many churros dipped in chocolate, bowls of golden nuggets, and cones of white chocolate ice cream. I’m scared to take a step on the scales and observe the undoing of all my gym work, but BUT I’m having an amazing time and i’m totally relaxed. A lot more relaxed that I’ve been for a while. I packed a lot lighter than I intended so i’ve basically being wearing the same £6 playsuit from H & M for the whole time, literally it’s the best summer item i’ve bought in years though so I can’t complain.
Playsuit // £6
(but now on sale for £4.99!)
Song of the day: Weak - Wet
Lauren
Song of the day: Weak - Wet
Lauren
Managed to get our TV to show the olympics / found the channel for the olympics. I thought if I went out in the sun late enough today I wouldn’t have to wear any lotion. Obviously a mistake as my legs are starting to turn a strange red in comparison to the rest of my body. Literally only the front of my thighs. I’m having gym withdrawals so I’ve made some sort of make shift weight ‘zone’ outside, consisting of two of those 6 litre bottles of water acting as substitute weights. I do 10 reps for 4 sets of squats, Bulgarian splits and walking lunges. Not as high as my regular weights but good to keep some consistency. Other than that, i’m a little burnt and feeling sorry for myself so i’m going to go and listen to this Mac Miller song on repeat.
Lauren
photos via NAKED
As a long term trainer wearer, it's always exciting when a collaboration comes out like this, especially from NAKED, a brand only for women. With white on white Reebok appliqué branding and subtle colour blocking, this collection has items perfect to wear for those end of summer nights when you still want your tan to really pop, and days when you just want to lounge around the house and not touch anything that might stain what you're wearing. My own pair of Reebok Classics are looking a bit tired and worn as they are without question, my comfiest pair of shoes. Something with a flatter sole is definitely worth a cop.
NAKED X REEBOK SUMMER '16 Sock in White // NAKED X REEBOK SUMMER '16 Court Tee White
view the whole collection here
Song of the day: Weekend - Mac Miller, Miguel
Lauren
I'm currently trying to programme our Spanish TV so we can watch the Olympics tonight, but truth be told I have noooo idea what i'm doing haha! My tanning is coming along poorly - well I say that, I actually think I look pretty tanned, and I haven't burnt yet which is what's most important.
We haven't been up to a terrible amount, we are in a villa situated on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean, so there isn't really much that needs doing in our eyes! We've been out for dinner a few times, been to the supermarket a few times and then spent a majority of the time lounging around.
In other exciting news, I return to university in just over a month for my final year. Both a terrifying and exhilarating prospect. My course puts all the weight of your work down to fourth year, so the past two years I have just had to pass. I know, I know. So I really have to try hard to not get too stressed and throw away the whole year. However, this does mean that I'm going to be buying a few little items for returning to Edinburgh which I'll hopefully get to share.
Exciting and scary year ahead. Let's do this.
Quote of the day: "Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation" - Robert H. Schuller
Song of the day: Boys that Sing - Viola Beach
Lauren
My older brother lives in Putney so my younger brother and I went into the city to see him (shout out to other middle children like me). I know, I know I've literally posted 14 times about going to London this summer, but I live less than an hours drive outside the capital so it's a nice day out for us! Super lovely being this close to London. The weather was really nice as per, and it's always just that bit hotter than everywhere else. We went to Five Guys for lunch as that's our favourite, favourite place. I've been to sooo many different Five Guys this summer, I really need to cut back! We walked around for a bit and went to Covent Garden and Soho. I bought a cropped sweatshirt and choker from Brandy Melville, which I tried to find on their website but I can'ttttt :(
Cropped Sweatshirt // £16
Choker // £5
I took my brothers to Pizza Pilgrims for dinner in Soho because i'm obsessed. Afterwards, we went to this super cute doughnut place around the corner called Crosstown Doughnuts and obviously I had to photograph every inch of it. We also passed a couple of Aēsop stores and I always have to run and try the testers they have outside, I don't know, it's an odd habit but their moisturisers always smell so good!
Quote of the day: "You can Mimic the Result but not the Creativity" - Sonya Teclai
Song of the day: Mabel - Thinking of You (Cadenza Remix)
Lauren
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