Off duty escape.....
Long beach walks, picnics, and fresh delicious local food, are just what my VHM (very handsome man) and I need right now.A long weekend away to relax and recharge, and hopefully soak up a few rays of Cornish sunshine. There is something so wonderfully soothing about the air in Cornwall, that as soon as I arrive I feel all the stresses melting away. Packing is kept to a bare minimum, come rain (very possible) or shine I am wearing shorts, as this mini break is very low key. However, just a few of my favorite pamper products may creep into the holdall.
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PACKING LIST
I have worn Birkenstocks for many years. If you haven't tried them yet, then you really should. Besides being this summer's 'fashion favourite' footwear, they are also undeniably comfortable.
BIRKENSTOCK ARIZONAS £49.95 ASOS
The ideal bag, great to pack everything you
need for a day at the beach.
CANVAS BIG BAG £20 ALPHABET BAGS
Packing a chunky knit, especially if we are outside in the evening.
Well it is Cornwall, not Crete!
COTTON SLOUCHY SWEATER £34 TOPSHOP
For my spot of pampering,
this is the perfect dual purpose product.......
DIPTYQUE SATIN HAIR AND BODY OIL £36
Mandatory sunglasses........
D FRAME SUNGLASSES £16 WAREHOUSE
And the shorts. Better get faking it (the tan) before I go.
Taking a darker denim pair too........
WHITE DENIM SHORTS £24.99 MANGO
Some home comforts.......
BAIES TRAVEL CANDLE £20 DIPTYQUE
A soft slouchy tee, for a laid back break.
SLUB TEE SHIRT £14.99 MANGO
Even for a Cornish windswept picnic, it's good to get the beachy look......It really does what it says on the tin!
SURF SPRAY £7.65 BUMBLE & BUMBLE
For beach barbecue's, or frostbite.............!
WOOL BLANKET £79 JOHN LEWIS
All images are of photographer Paul Massey's stunning Mousehole, Cornwall home.
'The Oyster Catcher' is available to rent through
I'm counting down the hours......
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Love Cornwall too it's so beautiful & if you get the sunshine you can't beat it. Have a fab time & enjoy!
ReplyDeleteJane xx
My Midlife Fashion
Thanks Jane, hopefully get to catch a few rays, and a few good lie in's too! xx
DeleteHave an amazing time!
ReplyDeleteHeidi
www.wishesandreality.com
No airports or ferries to deal with, just the M5, hope it's not too jam packed!! xx
DeleteEnjoy, love Cornwall.
ReplyDeleteSue
Bestfriendstyle
It is the most magical place, even if the weather is pants I know we will have a great break! xx
DeleteYou are doing Cornwall in style!! Hope you have a fab time....so envious xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, just wish it was for longer......Once I get down there I do go into super chill out mode, making it even harder to come home!! xx
DeleteLove all the summer beach style and those photos make me want to escape to a beach town too! Have a wonderful vacation Helen - how could you not right?! ;-)
ReplyDeleteTracy
www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com
Ah thanks Tracy........It must be so great to wake up to sun every day, We just have to grab it when we can!! xx
DeleteEnjoy your break, you deserve it. Cornwall is so beautiful. Even if the weather is rubbish you can chill in the stunning place your staying in, gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteIf its bad there lot's of great pubs to eat and drink in too! xx
DeleteBeautiful selection of pictures :) enjoy your time in Cornwall!
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