Friday, 29 April 2016

WHAT SUMMER SAYS TO ME!

I think it’s probably extremely apparent from my annual “Oh my god the sun’s out and there’s blossom and I’ve just had my first frappuccino and isn’t summer just the best thing since sliced bread, blogging and Harry Potter” Tweets, Instagrams etc. that Summer is without a doubt one of my favourite seasons. Everybody is happier - I mean, I live in London so you know, like 5% of the population are happy in comparison to the usual 0.5% - and there’s a general buzz of amazing atmosphere for a good two months.

And it got me thinking, why do we love summer so much and what is it that summer says to you (which was bloody good timing as Ugg contacted me in regards to their Summer Says campaign and it was the quickest yes please I’ll be involved as I’m not sure I’ve ever had such a relevant and appropriate campaign idea) and I decided that Summer says a lot things. Summer says BBQ’s with family and friends, it says Almond magnum ice creams everyday without being even a little bit guilty, it says pretty makeup and pastel nail polishes and the tans that dreams are made of. But mainly, mainly for me it says travel.

Now, you know by now that travel is definitely not exclusive to Summer but it is a time of year that I specifically put aside some time to expand my travel portfolio - can we take a moment to appreciate the most pretentious phrase that I’ve ever used on my blog - and one place that I’ve had on my list of travel destinations (I genuinely have that list) is Paris, as the last time I visited was 15 years ago - omg where has that time gone? - and some good food and stunning scenery was just what I was looking for.

also happened to be looking for some pretty floors as UGG apparently love the #ihavethisthingwasfloors hashtag as much as I do and challenged me to find some gorgeous floors that not only show off my ridiculously pretty Ugg Kari sandals, but also say what summer says to me.
Paris, Summer, Love. Travel is what sets my heart on fire, Paris set my heart on fire and ultimately, I love that. I love anything that provokes that excited, overwhelmed butterfly feeling in your stomach and summer, more often than not, seems to be the season that homes those occasions.

Summer says travelling but it also says exploring - and not just in anticipation of finding the gluten free croissant bakery, although that was up there in my life highlights, alongside being BFF’s with Gary Barlow when working on the X-Factor. Cool. - so of course one of the first places I went to visit was the Louvre which is where I so inelegantly modelled the Ugg Kari's below.




As you can probably see, I am beyond obsessed with the Kari's and they are officially my "I need to be comfy whilst taking in the sights and as much food as possible" sandals that will be following me on my next adventures for the foreseeable future!

Ugg also have a pretty snazzy competition running - who doesn't love a good competition? Nobody, nobody I tell you... - where all you have to do is upload a summer snap with the hashtag #summersays and tag @ugguk and you could be in with the chance of winning £500 to spend on the Ugg website. Pretty darn great if you ask me!

Have you tried out any Ugg Sandals yet? What are your favourite Instagram accounts for pretty floors? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

As always, thanks so much for reading!
xx

This post was kindly sponsored by Ugg. All thoughts, photographs and love of comfy sandals that don't cause 20 blisters, my own.
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  1. You always take the most beautiful photos, so fashion

    Constance Stokes MissyDresShop

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  2. I'm a summer girl too, love the outdoor parties in London :) You Parisian photos look gorgeous!
    Lots of love,
    Angie

    SilverSpoon London

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    1. Thanks so much lovely. Ahh I love summer too, the best!

      xx

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  3. Got to be honest, when I think of summer sandals I never think of Uggs lol! I love Uggs but always associate them with winter. This is a great post and what a perfect location, in beautiful Paris!

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    1. Neither do I lovely which is why I love this campaign as it shows there's so many nice summer options too!

      xx

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  4. LOVE those shoes! I can't wait for it to stop snowing in the north so that I can actually brave sandals again... x
    Sophie Cliff

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    1. Haha oh no, poor you, I can't believe it's been snowing so much!!

      xx

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  5. I'm impressed by all the lovely floors you managed to find ;-). And the UGG sandals look handy for holidays in particular

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  6. Great outfit to wear in Paris!! Loving the scarf!!
    Gorgeous shoes!!
    Dora www.bangsbang.com

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    1. Thans so much Dora, really pleased you liked it!

      xx

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  7. Absolutely love your outfit here! The floors are very cute too, and as for the sandals, they're not a style I'd normally go for, but the more I scrolled down the more I started to like them. There's actually something quite chic about them, and of course the fact that they're comfortable enough to let you roam the streets of Paris to your heart's content is a huge plus point too! x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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    1. Ah thanks so much Kate, so happy you liked it! I actually really like the slider trend so I knew I needed these straight away but the cosiness of these just had me in love!

      xx

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  8. You look so fabulous! In love with those jeans! You look so Parisian!

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    1. Ah thanks so much Shannon, so pleased you liked it!

      xx

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  9. Ooh these Ugg sliders really do look comfortable - and versatile for the variety of prints/colours that summer brings out! I love how the way in which you've described what summer says to you; I LOVE the exciting atmosphere come the season and how happy/lively everyone is :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice | Twitter | Instagram x

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    1. They are SO comfortable and I love the navy as it goes with everything! So in love with the summer atmosphere too <3

      xx

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  10. You look amazing, and I absolutely love all the floors. So pretty!
    WritingMonique

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    1. Thanks so much Monique, really glad you like it!

      xx

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  11. You look so gorgeous and chic! I love those shoes, they look so comfy xx

    Gemma ♡ Miss Makeup Magpie

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  12. Thanks Jodie, really pleased you liked it!

    xx

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  13. Those sandals seem like the perfect summer shoe, I love all the places you snapped a picture of them with! Living in a rainy place as well, I definitely see that summer makes everyone just a little bit happier :)

    Kathryn • The Fashionography

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    1. Thanks so much Kathryn, I love that it makes people happier, one of my fave things :)

      xx

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  14. Ohhh this is such a creative post! I love the whole idea of it so much, and who knew UGG were a summer shoe brand too? x

    Martha Jane | www.marthajanemusic.com

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    1. Ah thanks so much hun, so happy you liked the post, I loved the campaign idea when I first read it too!

      xx

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  15. Your sandals look so comfy nice outfit hon, you're gorgeous.

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    1. Ah thank you so much lovely, you are so sweet!

      xx

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  16. Aw I love this post, you found so many pretty floors! I do love a pretty floor and I've got to admit I never associate ugg with anything other than ugg boots but those sandals look lovely and also comfy so winners in my eyes!
    Amy xx
    Call Me Amy

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    1. I totally know what you mean hun, I had no idea they did sandals but I absolutely love them!

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  17. Great Photos in Louvre and your look totally Parisian! Love it :)
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    1. Thanks so much, so pleased you liked it!

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    1. Thanks so much Heather, you're so kind!

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  19. You have found some seriously cool floors there Elle!! Paris looks incredible- I've always wanted to visit the Louvre :) This stripe top and bandana combo is so perfectly Parisian too

    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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    1. Thanks so much beaut, I'd highly recommend the Louvre, so so interesting!

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  20. You look so beautiful! Love your outfit! I would never have associated Uggs with anything other than boots & slippers so it was nice to see their summer option! xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. Ah thanks so much hun, I totally know what you mean as I was exactly the same but I really love them!

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  21. You always look bloody gorgeous, it's not fair! Love these shots, I'm definitely missing Paris now xx
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    1. Aww Cara you are such a babe, thank you for being so sweet!

      xx

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  22. great post, dear ♥

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  23. I like your post :-)
    xoxo
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  24. I love the UGG sandals :) I've been wanting a pair of these for months now! p.s beautiful photos and outfit xx

    Jenny | Krystel Couture

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  25. Love this shoot! Paris is always a good idea, I'm so glad you made it! I adore that you sought out floor tiles, so I will have to do this too. And the sandals are so cute. I'm not sure I would wear these in Paris - since I usually go in Winter. They look so sweet with this outfit! Amazing!

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  26. Summer is great, but I'm more of a fall/winter girl. Despite living in such a humid climate. The best part of Summer is traveling, it's beautiful to visit all the incredible places! Love the shots and I love your outfit. Striped shirts are always perfect <3

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  27. This is such a cute outfit and you look stunning! Summer is my favorite season too, and I'm still in high school so the fact that I don't have school and can do whatever I want and just enjoy my life, explore the world and meet my friends who live on the other side of the planet makes it even better! Hope you have a wonderful day!

    xo, Esther

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  28. These photos are absolutely gorgeous!
    They make me really miss my time in Paris.
    You look fabulous by the way!

    xx

    Lizzie | Garland Girl

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  29. So easy and laid back chic look
    Lovin the scarf details and that mandals

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  30. beautiful :)
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  31. You look so lovely in these photos and those sandals are to die for! I have been eyeing up a similar pair on ASOS and I really think I should purchase them! So handy for the warmer weather! :)

    X Marjolein
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  32. Love this! Great post babe x

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  33. I had no idea that Ugg has sandals in its offer and honestly, these sandals look like summer essential, especially when you want to look chic, but feel comfortable at the same time ;) I love your photos from Paris, Elle ;)

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  34. Lovely photos, you look amazing! I love the pretty floor's that you found! (Worst English ever haha) And your parisian outfit is so cute :) xx

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  35. Those sandals are so cute! You look so Parisian
    xo
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  36. Such an beautiful look ! Perfect for Paris.
    Hope you will have a great day.
    Kisses
    Marie

    www.whatiwearinlondon.com

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  37. NGL Ugg's shoes and boots are sooo comfy - I love the winter boots I picked up, and these look so classy and classic.

    Lauren x
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  38. NGL Ugg's shoes and boots are sooo comfy - I love the winter boots I picked up

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