Crete #1

Denim Jacket - Matalan

Cranberry Cami - Primark

Skater Skirt - Topshop

Red Suede Slipper Style Flats - Next  

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklace - Vintage

Hello my lovelies! 

I'm back! After an unintentional hiatus from blogging, after the hectic time that is fourth year of Uni, I've decided I am coming back to blogging. I'm always aware that I'm by far not an amazing blogger, and I've not done very well at updating as much as I would have liked to - but I've decided I really want to commit to spending much more time working on my blog, and creating plenty new content for you all! I'm now home for summer, back to working and on the hunt for a job now I'm almost officially a graduate, so have a bit more of the luxury that is time to commit to The Honest Type! 

I already have a list of content I want to share with you, and already have some of the photography all done and dusted, so I'm really looking forward to sharing this with you all very soon!

As is required when you've been stressed out, working hard and in a desperate need to escape the dreary Scottish weather - it's time for a holiday! To finally take some down time to unwind and relax, myself, my Mum and Sisters all went on a week's break to Crete - which was so wonderful and SO HOT (translate: I badly burnt myself on the very first day, oops...) and so nice to spend time together. Dad got the fabulous job of looking after the pets, of course ;) 

This look was from one evening when I managed to get myself ready with enough time to pop next door to my sisters room and get some photo's taken together - it was so hot and summery, that this outfit seemed like the perfect choice for dinner. Bright, light and patterned, I actually really loved this look and will definitely be pulling it out again when the weather brightens up more back here!

To wrap up this post, no holiday is a holiday without it being fun too - so here's a couple out-takes from my outfit post, which introduces one of my wee sisters who just couldn't take things too seriously....

Much love and will see you again soon, 

Fun Out-takes!

         

Chanel Bel-Argus

                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                           

Blue, maybe not the colour you *most* associate with summer (but just think of clear blue skies, crystal like, exotic oceans and then you're on the right tracks), but this beauty here is one of the Spring/Summer 2013 Nail Colours from Chanel, and it's name is Bel-Argus.

When I went to the counter, I'd already decided that this was the shade I wanted to pick up, but I was slightly sidetracked by the other gorgeous metallic blue, the much lighter and more green toned, Azure, but I stuck with my gut instinct (and going against the boyfriends favourite!) and picked up this.

I absolutely LOVE this shade, no pictures I saw before prepared me for how beautifully metallic, and rich this colour is. I would describe it as a Metallic Sapphire blue. Now if you're looking at this and thinking "glitter, no!" don't panic! I would say this is more small particles of shimmer rather than glitter and it truly gives a beautiful, and different shade for your nails this summer. Here I have on 3 thin coats, not that three is needed - this is pretty much due to my laziness as I couldn't be bothered removing it all to paint it all afresh so I just decided to give it a thin top up! I was really impressed with the drying time on this polish, very quick I thought and even with getting back to usual duties reasonably soon after painting I haven't damaged, scratched or dented the polish yet! (Note: This is a rarity for me!) Also, in the images you have here, a top coat had not been applied yet - just to show you the natural shine the polish gives. However, I do always recommend applying a topcoat to avoid damage and my favourite is the OPI Top Coat - even if I hate the smell!

Picture this with a cool, laid back look - Dark Sunglasses on, paired with a loose white tee and statement necklace to add some casual glamour to your favourite shorts and sandals ... Or having this shade gracing your perfectly manicured fingernails, dressed up in a gorgeous sundress sporting a (brave) yet matching  blue eye look which is ever so popular this season. So many ways to wear it, and I can see this being a summer staple for me!

I took these photos outside in natural light to try and give you images that were as true as I could get them, and I've not needed to do any retouching! Because this shade has some duo-chromatic qualities, it does really change all the time and keep things unique!

Hope you like!