After a month away in paradise, returning to the gloomy, grey skies and antarctic temperatures isn't exactly our idea of FUN! However, we've been super busy planning our year ahead and let's just say there will be lots of exciting trips so no need to grin and bear this cold for much longer!

So making do with lovely London we linked up with our good pal Joey and scouted a couple of different locations to shoot. As you can see we've got a few different style/ vibes going on here. How would we describe our style I hear you say? Well that's a difficult one! Depends on our moods? One minute it's the sophisticated/ classic look, think COS, Zara, And Other Stories, then the next it's super casual/ boy vibes! Think Carhaart, Converse and Puma! 

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OUTFIT 1

Black Suede Jacket -  Superdry

Grey Culottes - Asos

Boots - And Other Stories                              

Top - Topshop

Bag - Zara                 

Red hoodie - H&M

Blazer/ Boots/ Culottes - Zara

OUTFIT 2

Black Blazer - The Couples

Trousers - COS

Top -Topshop 

Shoes - Zara

Blazer/Top/ Jeans - Zara

Bag - Skinnydip 

OUTFIT 3

Coat - Pull and Bear

Scarf - Aquascutuum

Trousers - Zara

Shoes - Converse

Coat - Zara

Jeans - Topshop 

Shoes - Adidas

The festive season though traditionally associated with present giving, family time, warm fires and an excuse to eat & drink your whole body weight in yorkshire puddings & alcohol was this year our excuse to break tradition and exchange it for a Christmas chilling in the sun and sea far away from the madding crowd! 

So after our incredible week in the Maldives we ventured south of Mauritius to a place called Bel Ombre and stayed at the ‘Outrigger Mauritius 5* Beach Resort’ one of the most exquisite beachfront resorts with glorious indian ocean views situated amongst a cool tropical garden.

We stayed here for 11 days and when we say we chilled we literally C-H-I-L-L-E-D! So much so that we didn’t even leave our resort, that’s how much we loved it! Hehe  

Our apartment backed onto the beach so we woke up early most mornings made a cup of coffee and chilled on the green for a good hour soaking in the delightful views. The weather definitely didn't let us down! Most days we had beautiful blue skies with temperatures of around 28 degrees.

Whilst staying in the resort, we got involved in a number of different activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, Tennis and Ping Pong. We also took a trip in a glass bottom boat to explore the vast amounts of oddly shaped coral inhabiting the sea, which sadly is being destroyed due to water pollution & careless tourism! Note: Don't tread on coral guys, it's precious and one of the most valuable and diverse ecosystems on the planet. 

Taking full advantage of our 'chilled' holiday we had a fully relaxing pamper day at the Navasana Spa with a full body massage, then a dip in a -10 plunge pool and steam room. 

Christmas day was spent at the Plantation Club, a private lounge for guest club members only, we arrived for a 7 course brunch which served up a variety of different food from fresh oysters, sushi, salmon, beef wellington, and a selection of pastries and cakes for dessert, oh and not to forget a variety of different champagnes and wine to get us in the festive spirit! What a delicious feast, so delicious I couldn't move from my seat for a good half hour until I built up the energy to attempt a few lengths in the pool to help aid the digestion.

Another incredible holiday and one that we definitely won't forget anytime soon, I'm sure next time we will explore the Island a little more but for any of you who are interested in going to Mauritius, The Outrigger resort provided a 5* experience leaving us feeling rejuvenated and ready for our next adventure to Marrakech to see in the New Year! 

There are only so many people that get the opportunity to travel to such parts of the world, to experience such indescribable, picturesque beauty and who are granted the opportunity, if only for a moment, to completely escape and switch off from the uncalled stresses and problems of every day life. 

Myself, Jordan and my mum were lucky enough to jet off to the Maldives at the beginning of December, swapping the bitter London frost for the tropical sunshine. 

We flew in to Male, the capital of the Maldives, and from there, caught a thirty minute seaplane above the Indian ocean to the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, a tropical paradise tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main island. The flight, which seated around ten people was without a doubt the most scenic and beautiful flight Jordan and I had ever experienced and as we approached the Island we would be residing on for a week, Coco Palm, I was mesmerised by the lush and tropical island below, fringed by white sandy beaches surrounded by a crystal clear emerald lagoon. Nothing short of stunning.

As we arrived on the island, we were greeted by a row of extremely friendly and smily looking staff all dressed in white and standing and waving in unison. It felt quite surreal and dream-like yet so exciting. As we took our first step on to the warm, white Maldivian sand, we knew we were in for one of the most luxurious weeks of our lives.

The majority of our stay was spent in the most beautiful sunset beach villa, luxed out with our own private beach. This was where we spent hours on end simply sunbathing, relaxing, reading and swimming in the beautiful Indian ocean. There was absolutely nothing more we wanted. Each day was around twenty nine / thirty degrees and we were surprised by the breeze which made lying in the sun for hours on end not just bearable but overwhelmingly pleasant. The Maldives is also without a doubt, one of the top spots to go diving, due to its transparent waters and abundance of beautiful, multicoloured tropical fish. The snorkels are free to rent on the island so we made sure to take them out a few times. Highly recommended! The colours of the fish are out of this world.

The island also comprises of around twelve lagoon (water) villas where we stayed one of the nights. Each one has their own amazing plunge pool and inside the villas are  a deluxe spa bath and shower overlooking the ocean along with a complete 'outdoor' atmosphere and total privacy. Waking up on one of these is truly surreal and if you're lucky enough to get one of the sunset water villas, watching the sunset is one of those once in life time moments, that takes your breath and allows you to think of nothing else but the true beauty nature has to offer.

Most evenings were spent walking five minutes up the beach to the sunset bar, where we’d sip on tropical sundowners and watch the breathtaking colours of the sunsets. The skies would illuminate pink and orange and the beach would turn a rose pink colour, tinting everything in sight with such beauty. Wow. 
Food is always a big part of holidays and Coco Palm , certainly did not disappoint on this front. The choice and option of food was overwhelmingly fantastic. Catering to vegetarians, vegans, gluten intolerance, you name it, the choice was there. The winner for me was the fact that everything is cooked fresh in front of you, from warm pancakes at breakfast smothered in nutella and chopped fruit, to fresh fish and sushi at dinner time.

I’m not sure a week was entirely long enough to stay in such paradise. We left, wanting more, craving more, unsure we were entirely ready to leave such a picturesque and relaxing hub of beauty. However, if there was one thing we were sure of, it's that we would definitely be returning. Be it in one year or three, there would be no holding us back from re living the breathtaking sights that these Indian ocean atolls have to offer. The end of our stay at Coco Palm was sad to say the least and we were given a very friendly send off by the all the staff who waved us off (in unison once again!) on to our seaplane. 

As we flew in to the air,  overlooking the blues, the greens and the most stunning lagoons and reefs we had ever seen, a rush of excitement began to overcome the sadness. Our next adventure was on it’s way. Mauritius here we come!

Well it's fair to say it's been a pretty crazy year, there have been some undoubtable lows yet some incredible highs to counteract them. I'm writing this post in bed, in the knowledge that tomorrow is our last day on UK soil for 2016 before we board a plane to the Maldives and Mauritius for the entire month of December (feeling rather smug!) Yes we're swapping the bitter cold and the grey cloud for white sand, tropical climates and dreamy beaches. Woohoo! So as we bid farewell to London in all it's overcast & gloomy glory we'll leave you with a recent shoot we did with the extremely talented  Eva Haftmann. Hope you like it!

JORDAN (LEFT)

• COAT - NEW LOOK
• JEANS - ZARA
• SHOES- CONVERSE

LOANNE

• COAT- NEW LOOK
• JEANS- TOPSHOP
• TRAINERS- URBAN OUTFITTERS

JORDAN

• JUMPER - WEEKDAY STORES

LOANNE

• JUMPER - URBAN OUTFITTER

JORDAN

• JUMPER - VINTAGE

LOANNE

• JUMPER - VINTAGE

It's nearly that time of year where the weather turns colder, the shops become even busier, the christmas lights get brighter and the jeans become that tad bit tighter…

This winter, we teamed up with  Jack Wills to style out some of their new winter items and to pick our favourite bits which we think would be awesome as christmas gifts and stocking fillers. 

After selecting some of their clothing, there was a definite winner for me and Jordan, and this was their beige, Duncombe trench coat. It’s such a classic, smart fit and really high quality. We’ve received so many compliments since wearing it, so if you fancy splashing out a bit, this coat is a definite quality purchase that will last you years!

This Christmas, however, we’ll be escaping the cold and jetting off to the Maldives, Mauritius and then on to DJ in Marrakesh for new years. Don’t mind us! This does mean however, that our winter wardrobes and Jack Wills items will most probably have to stay put until we come back in January. (Something to look forward too upon return!)

The other item I picked out was the Adbaston Velvet skirt. I had been on the hunt for a black skirt for ages so when I came across this, it was exactly what I had been looking for. Super simple, fitted round the waist and perfect to match up with some black boots, tights and a wooly knit over top. To continue her obsession with polka dots,  Jordan opted for the black, Southbrook Oxford shirt. A cute little number to pair up with black jeans and a jacket over the top and perfect as a christmas present!

Below, we’ve picked out 5 of our favourite items from Jack Wills that would be PERFECT as stocking fillers and christmas presents. (Take note -any of our friends reading this please) The Whitney leather bucket bag is to die for!

If you didn’t already see,  Jack Wills are running an awesome Friendsmas competition where you can win a shopping spree with four friends at the Jack Wills Flagship store followed by a festive feast at a luxurious London location!!!

All you have to do is enter here: http://www.jackwills.com/dearjack/

Happy Freindsmas Y’allllll 

It's no secret that Loanne and I both love a good old adventure so when skincare brand Origins invited us to explore 600 acres of wild animal reserve at Port Lympne with an overnight stay in our very own luxury tree houses we couldn't help but get a tad excited! 

We arrived on Thursday morning to a delectable spread of healthy treats & detox smoothies in the main mansion house. By midday a small group of us were taken around the reserve where we saw a number of wild animals from Rhinos, Zebras, Giraffes and Lions roaming freely in over 600 acres of Kent countryside. It was bizarre that these wild animals were residing here yet I had no doubt that these animals were treated with love and respect as our tour guide spoke with such passion and affirmation towards them.

When the safari trip came to an end we had a delicious, healthy and nutritious lunch followed by an afternoon of relaxation in our gorgeous luxury tree houses. Upon arrival we were presented with a luxury hamper full of yummy treats and a welcome note from Origins and products dotted around the treehouse to ensure our stay was as relaxing & tranquil as possible.

Loanne and I then decided to unleash our inner explorer that little more and drive around the reserve in our own personal golf buggy's. Typical that we got lost on route the primate trail and ended up going around in circles countless times (Oops!). When the rain started to fall we dashed back to our tree houses and made hot chocolate and watched the sun set over Port Lympne. Words can't describe how lovely it was.

As the night approached we ended with a gorgeous vegetarian dinner hosted by Origins who presented their exciting Christmas ad. To top off a lovely meal we ended with festive fireside drinks and toasted marshmallows on a lovely open wood fire whilst listening to Christmas tunes and sipping on mulled wine. The whole experience was truly magical & festive and somewhere we'd definitely like to return (maybe next time with a guy as it's super romantic! ) We truly unleashed our inner explorer at Port Lympne and became lost in the wondrous world of Origins Christmas collection 2016!