Thermal Wonderland.

I had never set foot in New Zealand before this trip. My philosophy has always been to travel as much as you can whilst you're young and able - and when I say travel I don't mean staying at resorts and going on planned tours. When I say I want to travel I want to see things with new eyes.  I want to meet people who are different to me. I want my mind to be in constant awe of mother nature and New Zealand had zero problems doing exactly just that. This thermal wonderland had an other worldly feel to it. Surrounded by billowing clouds of white smoke made me realise how small me and my problems were in the bigger scheme of things. 

Outfits Details: Huntr Puffer Vest 

Photography: William Patino & Li-Chi Pan

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Lunching at Catalinas.

Happy Sunday everybody! This month has been a busy one. I was lucky enough to travel to 3 different countries and managed to work on some incredible collaborations but a visit from Mel (otherwise known as @thetiafox) honestly couldn't have come at a better time. I discovered in the last few months that adjusting to a new career whilst spending quality time with friends and family was a lot tougher than I could've imagined. As much as I hate to admit it - I was failing pretty miserably as juggling all of the above. 

This spontaneous trip to Catalina's on a Friday afternoon filled with effortless conversation and beautiful food reminded me the importance of taking time to do what makes you happy. The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better days ahead.

xx

Outfits Details: Zimmermann playsuit & floating dress
White Throw: Stellys
Shoes: Seed

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Tuesday Thoughts.

Sometimes when I have a few hours to spare, though, the actual notion of having 'spare time' is almost non-existent in my life these days. I like to on the odd occasion visit an old favourite cafe of mine. It's in this quaint space where i'm able to order my regular chai or iced latte and organise my unedited images and jumbled thoughts.

I suppose one of the risks of being quiet is that other people can fill your silence with their own interpretation of you. You're shy. You're judgemental. You're stuck up. You're rude. When others can't seem to read us, they write their own story - not always one we choose or one that's true to who we are. I've come to learn from a close friend, Wendy, that one of the greatest mental freedoms is truly not caring what anyone else thinks of you. Valuing your opinion of yourself above all others is whats important. To be authentic, genuine and true to who you are.

xxx


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