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Keep up to date with my travels. Get inspiration from my holiday bookings, what to do, what to take and of course tips on how to get a bargain holiday and make your money for further on holiday.

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Travel diaries- Bardot with jeans

June 7, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

As blazing hot as it is in the day times, the evenings are very chilled and breezy.
Unfortunately I didn’t pack much cover ups.
However, I think that Bardot tops are a good way of serving some shoulder sexynessssss.
I wore my Bardot bodies with skinny jeans. Simple and yet stylish.

Sadly my feet have been swollen from the heat and the flight… flats sandals and sliders are the only things that fit.

Black Bardot top- New look.
Blue high waisted jeans – Topshop
Slider mules – Dorothy perkins
Clutch bag -Topshop

See you soon.
✌ &❤

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Travel diaries – Lady in Red

June 5, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

The colour red is such a bold and statement colour. I think it requires lots of confidence to wear because you will most definitely get lots of stares.

I normally have my unbothered hat on while on holiday. My motto is that I will be gone in a few weeks or days so “what the heck!”

Before I share my outfit, I just wanted to show off my makeup skills.😜.
I have literally just touched down and everything is already glowing. This natural sun light is great for selfies but also used the Live Love make up bronze palette.

This gorgeous off the shoulder maxi dress was take from my mother’s closet. I loved it at first sight and just had to have it. The colour is very eye catching. It’s totally on tend and the thin straps mean you don’t have to worry about the dress rolling off your shoulders.

The frills on this dress is very flattering and great for hiding my problem areas

I decided to tie a knot on the hem of this dress because it’s not quiet the right length for my tall frame. But when I like am item, I go for it and just make it work.
I believe am working it! Hopefully it’s not too obvious either 😆.

Frill cold shoulder maxi – Matalan
http://www.matalan.co.uk/womens/shop-by-category/dresses/summer-dresses/s2629427/frill-cold-shoulder-crinkle-maxi-dress

Black cross mule sandals – Next

Mini ciyt Handbag – Zara

http://www.matalan.co.uk/womens/shop-by-category/dresses/summer-dresses/s2629427/frill-cold-shoulder-crinkle-maxi-dress

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Airport outfit styles

June 4, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Happy new month and welcome to June. I am still stunned at how quickly we have come to midway through the year. June can be regarded as the official beginning of the summer ( well… at least in my mind it is). With the summer comes holidays and travel plans.
And here we are … discussing airport fashion.

What type of flyer are you? Are you part of the glam squad with your high heels and 4 wheeled cases ? Or are you a fashion forward first class flyer. Maybe your more of a tailored and polished traveller.

I have definitely noticed a change in my airport fashion. More and more , I have decided to put comfort at the fore front of my dressing. While I have no issues with flying, it’s a no brainer that being comfort can and will make the flying experience more enjoyable and it will put you at ease.

I recently wore the Tall Lara Space Dye Lounge Top & Jogger Set from Boohoo. I was thrilled to learn that Boohoo stock a Tall range. I was even more pleased when the items fit well.
http://www.boohoo.com/boohoo-tall/tall-lara-space-dye-lounge-top+jogger-set/invt/tzz99718

This outfit was perfect for all the airport hassle. Stomping up and down the escalators, bending and lifting suitcases .
I even relatively comfortable while slightly squashed in my economy seat.
Matching sets a great for that trendy sporty luxe look. Pair with trainers or plimsolls for that athleisure finish.

Happy holidaying. Feel free to let me know what your ultimate airport outfit would be.
In the mean time… here’s mine.

Matching jogger set- Boohoo (link above)
Light weight jacket -Topshop
Trainer – Nike Air Max
Sunglasses – Asos

Let’s connect –@ijaykheavens
See you soon.
✌ &❤

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Travel Diaries – Cropped Kimono

January 13, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Final night so I thought I would go out with a bang….. a cropped kimono top.

I had planned to wear the above with that gorgeous bag but I could hardly fit anything into the bag so I decided to change it for my Louis !

Until the next post ✌ ✌ ✌ & ❤ ❤ ❤

Top – Asos
Jeans – New look
Sandals – Miss Selfridge
Bag – Louis Vuitton

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Travel Diaries – Hard Rock Cafe -Lagos

January 12, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

So just the other evening I had the pleasure of experiencing the brand new Hard Rock Cafe in Lagos.
Omg! Can I just say the ambience was amazing. People milling around, friendly staff and music in the background.
I almost felt as if I had been transported out of Lagos to a different city.

I liked the fact that there was a good mix of people at this location ( lots of Expatriates). It was full but not too busy, so great for meeting people and networking ( if people on Lagos stop being so stush).

We sat upstairs and had a great view of the stage and the downstairs area.
Plenty of staff and we were seated relatively quickly.

Unfortunately the service was a little slow but the cocktails made up for it. I ordered the electric blue and it was superb.
The pricing of then cocktails ranged from 2300 naira to 4500 naira.
Personally, I thought it was a bit pricey for Nigeria but what do I know.😐

I ordered the prawn fajitas. It’s arrived late and the guacamole was off. 😳😳😳

We were captivated my the deserts as the staff served the neighbouring table so we ordered our bundle of calories.

This picture does not do this desert any justice. It was HUGE.
Perfect for sharing.

To finish things off we had some onstage entertainment.

Overall, a lovely evening. Lovely vibes, interesting catchups and great company.
Would I got again…. YES

See you soon.✌✌✌&❤❤❤

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Travel diaries – Humidity is real -natural hair problems.

January 10, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

The biggest error was thinking I could take my blog pictures at the end of the day. The humidity out here dealt with me. Look at my hair. The fizz got the best of it.
However, I still wanted to capture.

Pretend you can’t see my hair. 🙈🙈🙈

Necklace – Avon
High neck crop top – New look
High waisted wide leg trousers – Tailor made
Sandals – Dorothy Perkins
Pouch – Zara

Until the next post ✌ ✌ & ❤ ❤

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Travel Diaries – Uber- Lagos worst kept secret

January 7, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

If you don’t have a car in Lagos YOU are finished❗❗❗
I don’t drive out here or have a car at my disposal at all times.

I was so anxious about this because you can’t always rely on people and taking taxi’s all the time can become costly. Not being able to move around freely will put a real dampener on your holiday.

I was told that UBER was effective in Lagos but I did not believe it.
On getting to lagos I tried my Uber app and it WORKED. I requested for a taxi and it arrived within 15 minutes of the request.

I was pleasantly suprised that the driver called me within minutes of the request to confirm the booking and pick up address.
The car that arrived was clean and had A/C 🙌🙌🙌🙌 *woohoo*.
The biggest shock was to find that the pricing was very very reasonable. Even cheaper than the rubbish local taxi’s here.

I am giving Uber Nigeria /Lagos a huge 👍👍👍👍

My only issue is that this great service has not been marketed well. Most people here are still unaware of the service. … what a shame .

Till the next post ✌✌✌&❤❤❤

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Travel Diaries- Stripped shirt dress👀👀

January 7, 2016 ijaykheavens 4 Comments

Hey guys… so the truth is that Lagos life is not for everyone. I do miss the breeze and fresh air from Abiriba.
Lunch / hangout with the girls. Yes they looked but my holiday mood had been fully activated … plus I will be gone soon ✌.

Shirt dress -New Look (Tall)
Sandals -Reiss
Hand bag -Halston Heritage

Till the next post . ✌✌✌✌&❤❤❤❤

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Travel Diaries -Worst kept secret in Ikeja 🆖 ‘B Natural spa’

January 6, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Since I have been out in Nigeria the hammertan has made the whole environment dry and very dusty. No doubt this has taken its toll on my feet.

A friend recommend a spa called ‘B Natural’ at Isaac John street in Ikeja. Sincerely I had no expectations because I have been stung by some real cow boys out here ( I learnt to ‘shine my eyes ‘ 👀👀 the hard way) .
Anyway….. cut a long story short. I had a pedicure at this spa and they exceeded ALL expectations.

Back in the UK very few salons or spa locations include a leg massage when you book for a pedicure.

The treatment cost me just 4000 naira which is the equivalent of less than £15.
I am still in shock at the great service I received.
I was suprised to see that the pedicurist was a man. However, I soon put these thoughts to the back of my mind because he was full of muscles and very good with his hand. 😄😄💆💪😍😃😃😉
*check video on my instagram *
The location was clean and cool. The staff were polite and complimentary. My feet look great and feel baby soft. Mehnnn !!! what more could I ask for.

If you are ever in the location be sure to check out B Natural.

See you soon.

💋 💋

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Travel Diaries- No fancy titles- outfit share

January 6, 2016 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

I am all out of fancy titles today .
It’s an early start for me today. Time truly flies when your having fun; but in Lagos more time is spend in traffic or in rescheduling a plan that has not gone according to plan.

So this is what I wore on today’s adventure.

Top- Newlook
Trousers- Tailor made
Sandals – Dorothy perkins
Handbag -Halston Heritage
Sunglasses -Victoria Beckham

See you soon.
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