Disappointment

I bought this gorgeous dress on asos a couple of days ago and was really hoping it would fit nicely as it would have been a great option to wear while in Italy this summer. I was a bit hesitant at first as I have never worn a bare back dress before but since it's completely covered in the front, it didn't seem too scandalous to me and I was happy to give it a try.

The model is apparently wearing a UK size 8, so I ordered the same. thinking that it would fit but perhaps it would be a bit longer on me as I am not 180 cm tall! It arrived yesterday and this morning I had to return it. The dress is even more beautiful in person, the 3D sequin flowers are simply wonderful, but unfortunately the back is not the only thing that was completely exposed, so were my side boobs.

Why didn't they design the dress a bit more covered in the back? It would have still been fantastic! So disappointed!

Stockholm Getaway

Rob and I will be going to Stockholm at the end of May as a little getaway before the wedding. I didn't realise how expensive hotels are in this city. I am still looking but this is on top of my list. It's very quirky and arty, right up my street!

Have you been to Stockholm? Any suggestions? What should we see? Where should we eat? 

I am very excited and am sure it will be wonderful to take a little trip to such a cool city just a month before the wedding. It will be relaxing and inspiring!

London Beach

We have been blessed with amazing weather lately. It was particularly hot over the Easter weekend, it's a bit chillier now and cloudy today but overall we can't complain and we haven't seen a drop of rain in weeks! 

Last weekend Rob and I took a stroll to our beloved Southbank to find a nice surprise. The riverside has been turned into a lovely beach town. It felt to be home in Pescara and I loved it! A few pics for you.

Fingers crossed it stays like this for a while...

Cute Dress

I haven't been to Topshop in a while...time to pay a visit? Love this cute dress.

Special Moments

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Yesterday afternoon I had my first dress fitting. My mum and nana flew from Italy for the occasion and I was very happy to have them around for this special moment. All day I kept thinking of the dress and imagining myself wearing it. I was so concerned I wouldn't like it anymore or worse that it wouldn't fit me well. I left work early and headed to Sloane Square where I was supposed to meet with mum and grandmum to go to the shop. When I arrived they were waiting for me and grandmum was holding a vase of wonderful lily of the valleys. Their smile when they saw me touched me. We were all very excited and perhaps emotional too. 

Trying on my dress was a beautiful experience and thankfully I liked it even more than when I bought it, now over four months ago. We all cried, even the shop assistant. It is a very special moment when you wear your wedding gown for the first time, it was special for me but it must be even more special for a mother to see her daughter wearing a white dress and for a grandmother to see her granddaughter all grown up and ready for the big day. 

I am very close to my mum and grandmum and I am very happy we get to share moments like this. I love it when the three of us are together, cooking, crafting or simply chatting. Three generations in one room. And I hope to be lucky enough to add the fourth generation into our little circle soon; I know grandmum would love it!

Once Upon A Time...

Rob and I went back to lovely Durham after over seven years since our Master's days and spent a wonderful long weekend strolling around and revisiting all the *scenes of the crime*! It was incredibly romantic to go back to where we met and I found it particularly emotional to go now, just a couple of months before our wedding. 

We stayed at the lovely Marriott Durham and had a wonderful and relaxing time wandering around this fairy-tale town. Durham really is magic and for us it will always be a special place. I can't wait to go back with our kids...one day!

But tell me, where did you meet your partners? I'd love to hear your stories!

Maybe...

Maybe, I have found the dress to wear at the party the night before the wedding. What do you think? It's very me, I think. Although, I would accessorize it with a different pair of shoes!

SUNday

Finally, we have been able to join the London cycling gang and I must say, cycling in London is no picnic! 

We had a very sunny and warm day on Sunday, so Rob and I decided to hire a bike and wander around our area. We are very lucky to have a docking station right outside our flat; so after spending a few minutes reading the instructions and understanding what to do, we were on our bikes. We went down to the river side, crossed the Tower Bridge and made it to St. Katharine's Docks where we stopped to do some food shopping at Waitrose. 

I absolutely loved going around by bike but I must confess that I found it a bit tricky. A) I didn't really know where to go. Please, first time bikers, make sure you remember to keep left, Rob and I had some troubles there. B) Trucks and buses don't really care about you. Make sure you remember that! C) There's too much to admire, crossing the Tower Bridge by bike was very cool but I kept looking around forgetting that I was on the road!

I am sure we'll bike again, especially if we keep getting this amazing weather. Perhaps next time we'll just hire a bike in Hyde Park and enjoy a ride there.

P.S. My legs are sore!

My Lunch Break

I love Spring lunch breaks! I am very lucky to work next to a park, but then in London you can find a park at every corner. Today I grabbed a bowl of chicken noodles and enjoyed them at the park. Many many other people had the same idea. It was lovely!

Spring Jacket

I crave this Spring jacket.

If I Could...

One piece swimsuits are not for me. But if I could wear them, I would definitely buy this one. I love the simplicity of the pattern and the white and pale blue combo just screams Summer!

Mr and Mrs

The moment we promised eternal love to each other. We are over the moon!