Summer UGGs: Win a Family Getaway

I can safely say I love my UGG boots. 

They are comfortable, easy to wear 

and have kept me warm through the cold London winter. 

They're part of my winter mummy uniform. 

And having just seen UGG's Summer 2014 shoes, 

I can safely say they will be part of my summer mummy uniform too.

UGG summer collection for women 

is all about stripes & nautical chic. 

From comfy flats with lovely details

to super 'Monaco-chic' wedges, 

I would have never imagined that UGG 

can pull off so pretty summer shoes.

The UGG children range is the epitome of cute 

{and the prices are lovely too}.   

You can choose from flip flops with soft lining, 

embroidered ballerinas for little girls 

and classic boat shoes made from soft leather for boys. 

Now, the fun bit: 

UGG gives you the chance to win 

a two night stay for a family of four  

at a 5star hotel {it looks seriously perfect}. 

How?

Simply go to an UGG store, 

take a picture in front of the beach board, 

and submit it via Twitter or Instagram 

with the hashtag #UGGKids to @UGGUK. 

Easy-peasy. 

Plus, kids get to take a lollipop 

and an activity fun book! 

Ladies: Ballerinas £50, Wedges £120, Bag £175

Kids: Boat shoes £40, Flip-flops £20, Ballerina £35

Read more about the competition here (terms, conditions & stores).

Disclosure: PR samples.  

Wording & views my own. 

Expat Bloggers: a Journey

Recently, Internations asked expat bloggers 

a few simple questions about expatriation.

The results were anything but predictable. 

Interestingly, travelling & living the adventure 

is the main reason for moving abroad,  

closely followed by more practical {and romantic} reasons, 

like following a partner/spouse.

Red tape is the biggest hurdle 

expats need to overcome {no surprise here},  

while making new friends is the second biggest challenge. 

The embodiment of culture shock 

may come in the form of local mentality,  

but I was not surprised to see that weather 

can also get you the expat blues. 

When asked what was the most valuable thing 

expat bloggers brought from home, 

a staggering 60% answered their laptop 

{they are bloggers, after all}.

Finally and most surprisingly, 

what's the biggest problem expat face when return home? 

Yes, mentality again, but the other way round. 

Infographic from Internations

Giorgio Armani AW14: a Sneak Preview

When you're a lifestyle blogger in London, 

exciting things happen all the time. 

You may get invited to palaces,
to avant-garde exhibitions & fashion press days.

You are the first to have a sneak preview 

of all the loveliness to come...

...like the one spotted during Armani's Press Day, 

at their new London headquarters. 

Grey Meets Lime

Armani's AW14 collection is all about
soft fabrics {flannels, mainly} and relaxed shapes.

The focus is on wintry grey shades,  

highlighted by vibrant lime green pops.

The eveningwear is definitely stealing the show,
with elegant straight lines
and sparkly sequins to glamour up the grey. 

Armani Junior

The AW2014 Armani collection for children 

is immensely cute. 

I spotted velour dresses with dévoré details, 

elegant A-line coats 

and beautifully made {in Italy} shoes.

Ideal for dressing up the little ones 

on special occasions! 

You can view the SS14 collection at Armani online.

See more photos of the AW14 Armani collection on Pinterest.