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Well there are holidays and then there is beach holiday, relaxation its second name. I mean who doesn’t find lazing on the beach with nothing on mind sipping on some iced coffee, relaxing!!!! On our greece trip we went to Naxos the biggest of the cyclades island but a less touristy one just to be by the beach and relax. Naxos has sandy beaches and my favourite thing to do was reading. Finished 70% of ‘Murder is easy’ by Agatha Christie in 2 days sitting on the beach and haven’t turned a page since leaving Naxos. Well I think i can only read on a beach!!!!!! Ok now shall i start with the essentials to carry in case you are heading on a beach holiday.
- The white shirt- I cannot stress enough what a great companion a white shirt is specially on a beach holiday. A multi tasking piece that you can wear absolutely anywhere and with anything also works as a great coverup to wear over your swimwear. I also wear it to protect myself from the sun incase the sun rays get too strong at the beach. Just make sure the shirt is long enough to cover your butt and you will thank me later. (Click on the image to shop)
- A swimsuit- Well bikinis are good but trust me go with swimsuit. I actually packed and wore both on my trip but out of the two my vote goes to a one piece swimsuit because it just made me feel great. We indulge quite a lot on holidays and swimsuits are more flattering just incase you get a bulge here and there. And incase you have tummy issues like me don’t even have second thoughts.(Click on the image to shop)
- Books- Ah sitting on the beach playing with water with one hand and a book in the other is just one of the most relaxing things to do. I mean reading and not just holding a book!!!! Ok now i should admit I am not a reader but i do enjoy murder mysteries all the grip, plot and suspense gets me hooked but murder mysteries or not thumbs up to books for beach holidays.
- Sunscreen- To apply and reapply.
- Comfiest sandals- Lets just accept it beach or no beach holiday means walking so i am always stressing!!!
Do you like to read on the beach, if not i encourage you to do so on your next and trust me it will be relaxation at its best.
Suggested posts- What to pack for Greece.
Factors to consider before packing for any travel.
What to pack for London in summer.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
Beach holiday essentials
Well there are holidays and then there is beach holiday, relaxation its second name. I mean who doesn’t find lazing on the beach with nothing on mind sipping on some iced coffee, relaxing!!!! On our greece trip we went to Naxos the biggest of the cyclades island but a less touristy one just to be by the beach and relax. Naxos has sandy beaches and my favourite thing to do was reading. Finished 70% of ‘Murder is easy’ by Agatha Christie in 2 days sitting on the beach and haven’t turned a page since leaving Naxos. Well I think i can only read on a beach!!!!!! Ok now shall i start with the essentials to carry in case you are heading on a beach holiday.
- The white shirt- I cannot stress enough what a great companion a white shirt is specially on a beach holiday. A multi tasking piece that you can wear absolutely anywhere and with anything also works as a great coverup to wear over your swimwear. I also wear it to protect myself from the sun incase the sun rays get too strong at the beach. Just make sure the shirt is long enough to cover your butt and you will thank me later. (Click on the image to shop)
- A swimsuit- Well bikinis are good but trust me go with swimsuit. I actually packed and wore both on my trip but out of the two my vote goes to a one piece swimsuit because it just made me feel great. We indulge quite a lot on holidays and swimsuits are more flattering just incase you get a bulge here and there. And incase you have tummy issues like me don’t even have second thoughts.(Click on the image to shop)
- Books- Ah sitting on the beach playing with water with one hand and a book in the other is just one of the most relaxing things to do. I mean reading and not just holding a book!!!! Ok now i should admit I am not a reader but i do enjoy murder mysteries all the grip, plot and suspense gets me hooked but murder mysteries or not thumbs up to books for beach holidays.
- Sunscreen- To apply and reapply.
- Comfiest sandals- Lets just accept it beach or no beach holiday means walking so i am always stressing!!!
Do you like to read on the beach, if not i encourage you to do so on your next and trust me it will be relaxation at its best.
Suggested posts- What to pack for Greece.
Factors to consider before packing for any travel.
What to pack for London in summer.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
Greece is one of the worlds top travel destination with a record 30 million tourists in 2016. Let me put it straight if you are travelling to Greece i am super jealous of you because i miss it so much and If you have been, there is high chance that you share my excitement!!!!!!!
I have not been everywhere in Greece but i have been to 4 destinations, the 2 most famous and visited cyclades island Mykonos and Santorini, the biggest cyclades but less touristy island Naxos and the capital Athens. So i have a bit of an experience and confidence also because i was able to use and wear everything i packed for my trip and did not feel ‘i wish i had that’ so you know what i am trying to say right. So today i am going to share some tips to make your packing process for Greece easier. This list is relevant for Athens and destinations south of Athens. If you are going somewhere in the inland or north it might not work for you. Also the period of the year it will work for is late May to early October.
When it comes to the greek islands to name a few Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Crete, Kefalonia, etc and the capital Athens packing lightweight options that can be easily mixed and matched is the key.
- Colours to pack for Greece are hands down white and blue. As i said in my what i wore in santorini post, i was glad i packed majorly white and blue pieces because there is something about the place that you do not want to disturb the white and blue image, specially for pictures, so i 100% recommend going primarily with those two colours.
- Lightweight dresses- Ok the sun can be pretty strong so to keep comfy pack lightweight dresses that do not cling to your body. If you have anything fancy to attend keep one fancy dress but if not casual dresses are great. Greece is pretty chilled out and informal.
- Shorts and blouses- Make sure they fit well, denim shorts are great but i took cotton and linen shorts because they are roomier and longer. For blouse you can go for off shoulder and one shoulder styles or the trending statement sleeves but do remember to keep basic tees and a white shirt.
- A backpack or a tote with zipper- So you can throw in all your essentials for the day including your camera and water bottle. I say with zipper because its secure so you do not have to worry about things falling out and also safe from the point of view of pick pocketing etc. Additionally you can also bring a cross body bag. And the fashion lovers a straw tote.
- The most comfortable flat sandals- Another rule of thumb for any travel is to carry your comfiest pair of shoes. For Greece you will be fine if you only bring flat sandals. Its pretty casual out there so heels is not a dress code even to fancy places for dinner etc and i would not even recommend bringing wedges because the streets can be cobbled and you will have to go up and down the stairs specially in Santorini. If you plan to go hiking you can bring your sneakers but if you don’t flat sandals are enough.
- Swimsuit- Come on Greece is surrounded by the Aegean sea and beaches are everywhere so even though there is so much to do and see, its really hard to not take a dip in the sea and spend sometime chilling by the beach sipping on some iced coffee.
- Sunscreen- Not just Santorini but Greece in general is white so the light reflects back at you. With the sun super strong you need to apply and reapply sunscreen after every few hours. Don’t feel strange if you see people applying sunscreen in the open and you shouldn’t even think twice about not doing the same.
- Sunglasses are a must not just for protection but also because otherwise you wouldn’t be able to keep your eyes open. Hats are great too but if you do not want the hassle of packing them or wearing them to the airport you can always buy there if needed.
I wore this outfit to explore Athens, white breathable maxi with trending white flat sandals. I carried my white shirt in my backpack and it was quite useful in the evening.
Hope this post is helpful, i also recommend reading my post on factors to consider before packing for any travel.
Suggested posts- Instagrammers guide to Santorini
- What i wore in Santorini
- Why white works
- Mykonos travel guide
Thank you for stopping by, See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
What to pack for Greece
Greece is one of the worlds top travel destination with a record 30 million tourists in 2016. Let me put it straight if you are travelling to Greece i am super jealous of you because i miss it so much and If you have been, there is high chance that you share my excitement!!!!!!!
I have not been everywhere in Greece but i have been to 4 destinations, the 2 most famous and visited cyclades island Mykonos and Santorini, the biggest cyclades but less touristy island Naxos and the capital Athens. So i have a bit of an experience and confidence also because i was able to use and wear everything i packed for my trip and did not feel ‘i wish i had that’ so you know what i am trying to say right. So today i am going to share some tips to make your packing process for Greece easier. This list is relevant for Athens and destinations south of Athens. If you are going somewhere in the inland or north it might not work for you. Also the period of the year it will work for is late May to early October.
When it comes to the greek islands to name a few Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Crete, Kefalonia, etc and the capital Athens packing lightweight options that can be easily mixed and matched is the key.
- Colours to pack for Greece are hands down white and blue. As i said in my what i wore in santorini post, i was glad i packed majorly white and blue pieces because there is something about the place that you do not want to disturb the white and blue image, specially for pictures, so i 100% recommend going primarily with those two colours.
- Lightweight dresses- Ok the sun can be pretty strong so to keep comfy pack lightweight dresses that do not cling to your body. If you have anything fancy to attend keep one fancy dress but if not casual dresses are great. Greece is pretty chilled out and informal.
- Shorts and blouses- Make sure they fit well, denim shorts are great but i took cotton and linen shorts because they are roomier and longer. For blouse you can go for off shoulder and one shoulder styles or the trending statement sleeves but do remember to keep basic tees and a white shirt.
- A backpack or a tote with zipper- So you can throw in all your essentials for the day including your camera and water bottle. I say with zipper because its secure so you do not have to worry about things falling out and also safe from the point of view of pick pocketing etc. Additionally you can also bring a cross body bag. And the fashion lovers a straw tote.
- The most comfortable flat sandals- Another rule of thumb for any travel is to carry your comfiest pair of shoes. For Greece you will be fine if you only bring flat sandals. Its pretty casual out there so heels is not a dress code even to fancy places for dinner etc and i would not even recommend bringing wedges because the streets can be cobbled and you will have to go up and down the stairs specially in Santorini. If you plan to go hiking you can bring your sneakers but if you don’t flat sandals are enough.
- Swimsuit- Come on Greece is surrounded by the Aegean sea and beaches are everywhere so even though there is so much to do and see, its really hard to not take a dip in the sea and spend sometime chilling by the beach sipping on some iced coffee.
- Sunscreen- Not just Santorini but Greece in general is white so the light reflects back at you. With the sun super strong you need to apply and reapply sunscreen after every few hours. Don’t feel strange if you see people applying sunscreen in the open and you shouldn’t even think twice about not doing the same.
- Sunglasses are a must not just for protection but also because otherwise you wouldn’t be able to keep your eyes open. Hats are great too but if you do not want the hassle of packing them or wearing them to the airport you can always buy there if needed.
I wore this outfit to explore Athens, white breathable maxi with trending white flat sandals. I carried my white shirt in my backpack and it was quite useful in the evening.
Hope this post is helpful, i also recommend reading my post on factors to consider before packing for any travel.
Suggested posts- Instagrammers guide to Santorini
- What i wore in Santorini
- Why white works
- Mykonos travel guide
Thank you for stopping by, See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Santorini is white, well 80% and the sun is pretty strong, those were the two things on my mind when i was packing for this stunning cyclades island. I visited early june, a good time to visit, why? check this post, it was the best decision ever, warm enough (around 28 degrees celsius) but not hot. When it gets hot all your outfits fail and probably you want to wear nothing which is not what you can do when you have to go out and see the place!!!! You think of santorini and the colours white and blue come to your mind. Now you may also think why should i wear white and blue in santorini when there is already so much white and blue in the place. I thought so too but i still went with my first choice of packing those two colours and after i was there i was glad i did because there is something about the place you just want to be harmonious with it.
Today i am sharing all my outfits from santorini to give you some idea on what to wear when you visit. Flowey dresses, breathable fabric, statement tops with shorts, talking of shorts i wore lots!!! And white and blue and some red!
Day 1
Had to start santorini with an all white look. You guys know all white is my favourite of all! Lol!!!! Lacey see through blouse with stunning statement sleeves paired with vacay vibes palm print cotton shorts and white flats. Earrings had to be statement and no better colour than red to make a statement. For a sweet touch i made a fishtail braid. This outfit is my favourite not just in Santorini but my whole Greece trip.
Get the look, just click on the image to shop.
Day 2
Flowey white and blue maxi dress to take pictures with the blue domes. Flowey dresses that do not cling to your body are going to be your friend. For info the dress is 3 years old also seen here.
Get the look, just click on the image to shop.
Day 3
Off shoulder embroidered top which i wore as a one shoulder. No genius its super easy. Paired with Navy cotton shorts and lace up espadrille flats. I was feeling a bit shivery in the morning when we were leaving for oia from our house in kamari so i wore my white shirt and carried the off shoulder in my bag, to change, in the hope that i will begin to feel better as the day goes, which is what happened. So i have two outfits from this day.
Tying a shirt is a great way to style it.
Day 4
Genius layering for summer. I don’t know if there is a better way to describe this look. Gosh i am in love with this trend of wearing a lacey bralet on top of a tee, a little late though but i am, totally up my alley. Another all white with a pop of red, maybe more than a pop!! This hairstyle is my favourite from santorini, very greece inspired and super easy to do, just make a braid from a chunk of hair under your ear and then just wrap on ur head!!!!!!
Suggested posts- Instagrammers guide to Santorini
- Mykonos travel guide
- Factors to consider before packing for any travel
I hope you liked my santorini lookbook of white and blue with some red! Which outfit is your favourite?
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
What i wore in Santorini
Santorini is white, well 80% and the sun is pretty strong, those were the two things on my mind when i was packing for this stunning cyclades island. I visited early june, a good time to visit, why? check this post, it was the best decision ever, warm enough (around 28 degrees celsius) but not hot. When it gets hot all your outfits fail and probably you want to wear nothing which is not what you can do when you have to go out and see the place!!!! You think of santorini and the colours white and blue come to your mind. Now you may also think why should i wear white and blue in santorini when there is already so much white and blue in the place. I thought so too but i still went with my first choice of packing those two colours and after i was there i was glad i did because there is something about the place you just want to be harmonious with it.
Today i am sharing all my outfits from santorini to give you some idea on what to wear when you visit. Flowey dresses, breathable fabric, statement tops with shorts, talking of shorts i wore lots!!! And white and blue and some red!
Day 1
Had to start santorini with an all white look. You guys know all white is my favourite of all! Lol!!!! Lacey see through blouse with stunning statement sleeves paired with vacay vibes palm print cotton shorts and white flats. Earrings had to be statement and no better colour than red to make a statement. For a sweet touch i made a fishtail braid. This outfit is my favourite not just in Santorini but my whole Greece trip.
Get the look, just click on the image to shop.
Day 2
Flowey white and blue maxi dress to take pictures with the blue domes. Flowey dresses that do not cling to your body are going to be your friend. For info the dress is 3 years old also seen here.
Get the look, just click on the image to shop.
Day 3
Off shoulder embroidered top which i wore as a one shoulder. No genius its super easy. Paired with Navy cotton shorts and lace up espadrille flats. I was feeling a bit shivery in the morning when we were leaving for oia from our house in kamari so i wore my white shirt and carried the off shoulder in my bag, to change, in the hope that i will begin to feel better as the day goes, which is what happened. So i have two outfits from this day.
Tying a shirt is a great way to style it.
Day 4
Genius layering for summer. I don’t know if there is a better way to describe this look. Gosh i am in love with this trend of wearing a lacey bralet on top of a tee, a little late though but i am, totally up my alley. Another all white with a pop of red, maybe more than a pop!! This hairstyle is my favourite from santorini, very greece inspired and super easy to do, just make a braid from a chunk of hair under your ear and then just wrap on ur head!!!!!!
Suggested posts- Instagrammers guide to Santorini
- Mykonos travel guide
- Factors to consider before packing for any travel
I hope you liked my santorini lookbook of white and blue with some red! Which outfit is your favourite?
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
The hottest colour combo for this season is red and pink, just like you i was surprised too as these were two colours that were not supposed to be paired together according to the fashion rule book. Ok, the fashion rules on colour combinations are ridiculous and i am glad that they are being broken more often than not. No red and pink together goes to the drain just like no navy and black together.
This red hot polka dot maxi dress was sent by boohoo as part of their blogger x dress of the month campaign, you can read more about it in this post i shared last year. Just like last time i wouldn’t have really ordered the piece for myself and that is the fun of this campaign to quiz the bloggers and to bring them out of their comfort zone. The moment i saw the dress with the retro vibes i knew i had to wear it with pink shoes and earrings as i have been loving and wearing the red and pink combo quite a lot but in more subtle ways and i wanted to go all out with the trend yet keeping the look effortless and chic.
While stripes and florals will always be trending for summer and gingham the latest trend, polkas should not be ignored. They are classy and fun also look fresh in a sea of stripes, florals and gingham at the moment.
Also sharing some other outfits with pink and red for inspiration.
to work
for casual days
for lunch date
As you can see pink and red is actually a great colour combo and let me say it there are no rules.
Suggested posts - How to wear red
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
The hottest colour combo and the freshest print for this season
The hottest colour combo for this season is red and pink, just like you i was surprised too as these were two colours that were not supposed to be paired together according to the fashion rule book. Ok, the fashion rules on colour combinations are ridiculous and i am glad that they are being broken more often than not. No red and pink together goes to the drain just like no navy and black together.
This red hot polka dot maxi dress was sent by boohoo as part of their blogger x dress of the month campaign, you can read more about it in this post i shared last year. Just like last time i wouldn’t have really ordered the piece for myself and that is the fun of this campaign to quiz the bloggers and to bring them out of their comfort zone. The moment i saw the dress with the retro vibes i knew i had to wear it with pink shoes and earrings as i have been loving and wearing the red and pink combo quite a lot but in more subtle ways and i wanted to go all out with the trend yet keeping the look effortless and chic.
While stripes and florals will always be trending for summer and gingham the latest trend, polkas should not be ignored. They are classy and fun also look fresh in a sea of stripes, florals and gingham at the moment.
Also sharing some other outfits with pink and red for inspiration.
to work
for casual days
for lunch date
As you can see pink and red is actually a great colour combo and let me say it there are no rules.
Suggested posts - How to wear red
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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