Wednesday, 4 May 2016

EXPLORING MARBELLA OLD TOWN

Matalan Summer
So, I mentioned in my Marbella fangirl post that I couldn’t have been any more surprised by how absolutely stunning Marbella is and how the perception of Marbella which I had - i.e TOWIE abroad/wedges, fake eyelashes, body chains and lads, lads, lads by the pool - couldn’t have been any further from the truth. And this post is pretty much further “yo boo, Marbs is actually really stunning and instagrammable and classy and not at all what you think it is” evidence as we take a little stroll through the Old Town, stopping along the way to take Instagram snaps and OOTD’s because we’re bloggers and that’s just who we are and #sorrynotsorry.

I mean, sorry to the people that we murder in our heads for stopping right in front of my bloody shot and the people that we give bitch faces to because they give us evils and think we’re vain AF but you know, generally not sorry.
Marbella old town
Matalan Summer
Marbella old town
Marbella old town
Marbella old town
Matalan Summer
Marbella old town
Now, this whole outfit is entirely Matalan which screams sponsored/ad/spon/[insert your own choice of equally annoying and slightly cringeworthy disclosure hashtag here] but it actually isn’t. I know, full time blogger posts a one brand outfit and hasn’t been paid to do so, shock horror… This blouse was very kindly sent to me after they got in touch to see if there was anything I liked and I was pretty much like “err yeah, that gypsy, flowy, babe’in blouse that makes me feel like a summer goddess that belongs on a beach in Brazil please?” but the rest, the rest was from last year when I had my annual “I need new summer comfortable basics that look really chic and effortless but will also easily aid and abet 10 almond magnums and a frappuccino with extra whipped cream and caramel sauce” shopping spree where I always end up at Matalan.

Blouse - Matalan / Shorts - Matalan (old, but very similar here) / Sandals - Matalan (old, similar here)
Marbella old town
Matalan Summer
Matalan Summer
Marbella old town
Matalan fangirling aside, I really really loved this day. It actually started off overcast so Hannah and I took ourselves off for a stroll to the old town before heading back to chill in the room for an hour (laptop time in bed with some 90’s RnB classics, winning in life) followed by lunch on the beach and sunbathing with a dollop of life chats on the side. It was one of those “this is actually work but how the f**k is this actually work?” days and those are always the ones I love the most.

I’d love to know if you’ve been to Marbella, the Old Town or whether you’d just really love to go? It’s genuinely a place that had never crossed my mind and now I already immediately want to return.

As always, thanks so much for reading.

xx

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  1. Such beautiful outfit and location.You Looking so pretty.
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    1. Thanks so much Rumela, that's so sweet of you!

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  2. You're right, I definitely would have thought of Marbella as somewhere associated with TOWIE (which I don't even watch!). But it's so beautiful! The old town looks so adorable and that carousel just adds so much character :) Your photos are gorgeous as usual too, and you look amazing xxx

    Sam // Samantha Betteridge

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    1. Ah thank you lovely, so happy you liked it!

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  3. Such lovely pictures, there are some really cute little streets that my preconception of marbs would not have expected at all! I love your outfit especially the top, really suits you, matalan always surprises me with their stock they have some lovely stuff!
    Amy xx
    Call Me Amy

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    1. Ah thanks so much hun, so happy you liked it! Matalan are so fab, especially in the summer time.

      xx

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  4. Would you believe I never went into a matalan before, and now it is too late. Oh well.
    The clothes do look lovely, and I especially love the shirt!

    Angie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Ooh definitely check them out lovely, never too late!

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  5. Omgosh I need that blouse asap, I've been looking for one just like it for aaages now! These photos are so, so pretty - it looks so quaint and cute there :) Glad you enjoyed it!! :)

    Style Sunrise☀

    :)
    x

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    1. Aw thank you lovely, glad you liked the blouse. It's so pretty isn't it!

      xx

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  6. Hi, could you please tell me what is the brand and model of sunglasses that you wear on your photos? They look beautiful on you in this look :-) Thank you

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    1. Hey, they're from primark, unfortunately I can't link them!

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  8. Love those pretty pink flowers cascading down :)

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    1. So beautiful right? I was so obsessed with them!

      xx

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  9. I can't believe your whole outfit is from Matalan! It all looks so classy and expensive xxx

    Sophie Cliff

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    1. Thanks so much Sophie, I love the pieces too!

      xx

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  10. I went to Marbella for the first time a few weeks ago as well, and was of similar opinion to you pre-Marbs. It's actually gorgeous, such a pretty place. Gorgeous photos - love your sandals!

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    xo

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    1. Ahh so happy you liked it too, it's such a beautiful place isn't it!

      xx

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  11. I'm totally In love with your top, I wish I could carry it off but for some reason loose styles always make my head look really small (sounds bizarre but it's a sad truth) gorgeous backdrop too :)

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    1. Haha you always make me laugh Rosy, I bet you'd look fab!

      xx

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  12. I love your writing style - you're hilarious! Loving this outfit too, babe!

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    1. Ah thanks so much, I'm so happy you do!

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  13. Love the blouse..and I understand the whole blogger prob of snapping pics the entire trip!
    Omnivogues

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    1. Thanks lovely, really pleased you liked it!

      xx

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  14. I've never been to Marbella but it looks & sounds beautiful! I love your comfy, casual outfit! xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. It's so beautiful isn't it, so pleased you liked the outfit too!

      xx

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  15. Loving this! Great post lovely x

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  16. Such a cute casual look! In love with your sandals and those shorts are the cutest!

    <3 Shannon
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    1. Thanks so much beauty, so happy you like them!

      xx

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  17. I love Marbella, and I can't wait to go back again this summer. This outfit is lovely xx

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    1. Thanks so much Nicole, have the best time!

      xx

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  18. Marbella Old Town looks magical, I really like your photos, Elle and I'm totally in love with your outfit, I hope that Matalan will be in Polan sooner or later, because I see that it has divine clothes :)

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    1. It's honestly so magical, I'd really recommend it! Thanks so much for the lovely comment hun!

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  19. I'd definitely like to visit Marbella, I've heard that it's very chic and your photos definitely prove that! Your outfit looks like the perfect choice for sightseeing

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    1. It's such a gorgeous place Suze, I think you'd love it!

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  20. I'm loving the 'lads lads lads' so much hahaha - you look the bomb girl and Matalan - I had no idea, you look fab!

    Lauren x
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    1. Haha that's exactly what I thought it'd be haha!

      xx

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  21. This makes me want to go off to Marbella and explore the city so much more now, love the look of this old town. Your pictures are on point here and I love this summer outfit x

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    1. Ahh it's so gorgeous Alina, I honestly think you'd love it!

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  22. How BEAUTIFUL is Marbella though? Such gorgeous photos, and you look so happy and healthy here! Lovely feel good post :) x

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    1. So so beautiful! Ahh thank you lovely, that's such a nice thing to say!

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  23. I have never been to Marbella but it looks so pretty in these photos! Such an Instagramable place! <3

    X Marjolein
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    1. It's such a gorgeous place, I honestly couldn't recommend enough!

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  24. I can't get over how beautiful Marbella is! You look so stunning in this boho blouse and shorts combo :) Haha at the people who give us dirty looks when we're taking photos- I'm tempted to just flick them off sometimes :P

    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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    1. Isn't it so gorgeous? I absolutely loved the Old Town! Haha yes, so down for flicking them off!!

      xx

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  25. I'd never even heard of this place before now so I definitely didn't have any pre-conceived ideas about it, it does look gorgeous though- especially the Old Town.

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    1. It's such a beautiful place, I can't wait to go back!

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  26. Amazing look, place and pictures! =D

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    Jessica

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  27. Oh my! The town looks amazing! So do you: love the outfit!
    WritingMonique

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  28. Lol it sucks when you think you've got the perfect outfit shot and then some people happen to come into the frame. I'm always silently cursing them in my head lol. The town looks so cute! I also love your beachy look :) Those sandals are so cute!

    Mili

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  29. Gosh, Marbella is so much more quaint and picturesque than the vision I had been keeping in my head! The area you visited looks particularly lovely, and the photos of you sitting on the steps are fab - those embellished sliders, oooh....

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  30. Have a great evening, Elle :)

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  31. This town is so sweet and quaint! Gorgeous photos and your look is perfect and chic for this!

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  32. Honestly, Matalan have THE best shorts for summer. I brought a ton before I went to Vegas last month and it's all I wore!
    They're so comfy and slowly - perfect if you have a food baby haha! x

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