Florida #1

I reached my second home on Monday evening, been settling back in since. My flight was smooth but my suitcase got lost, luckily it was delivered the next day. So far I've done loads of shopping so expect haul pics soon. Also been in the pool a few days but it's only started warming up today. Eating loads of good unhealthy american food and chilling out. Excited to spend the next 5 weeks here!

My on-flight bag

Not long now till my departure on Monday so I thought I'd show you my airplane bag. I'm no expert but so long as you have your passport I think your usually good to go. I have been on a plane quite a few times however so it might be helpful to others to see what I take. The top photo is of the rucksack I'm taking, it's new and sturdy. I'd suggest taking a backpack as you can be hands free, your less likely to misplace it, and your shoulders/back will be more at ease. In addition it is spacious so if you like to take your own blanket or neck pillow it is perfect for you.

The second picture is of my front pocket which has my little bag of essentials such as hand sanitiser, lipbalm, and other 'emergency' products. The little elephant pouch holds my headphones as I don't wish to pay £4 on the plane so hopefully mine will fit the socket, as I love to watch movies and play games if possible. I have a clear plastic bag for all my liquids before entering security which helps save time and stress at the airport. Also I have this Catch Kidston travel kit which I've had for a while but not been able to put to use. It has creams and body wash, essential if you hate dry hands like me. And of course I have my passport, easily reachable!

In the main section of my bag I'm keeping my dollars and also some spare change to spend at the airport on sweets/magazines. My phone and charger so that I can play games to pass the time. A pen for any forms that need to be signed out (many when travelling to America). My sleep socks and eye mask even though they provide me with one but I'm using my own to be extra comfy. My glasses case as I won't be wearing contacts and a comb to detangle my hair during/after the flight. Lastly I have a magazine I haven't gotten around to reading yet, a notebook, and a book, all will make the flight more enjoyable.

I hope this post gave you some inspiration and if you want share your tips down below!

Birdy

Last night I met Birdy for the first time at her secret London concert. I really wanted to see her this year as I missed her last year and I love listening to her current album. I hardly ever get to go to concerts but I was lucky enough to win tickets to hear songs off her new album. Her voice has so much soul and emotion, that I know her talent is going to take her far. For the meet and greet I told her how beautiful her voice is and that she's an inspiration to people our age. I already want to see her again and I'm so excited for her new album release on September the 23rd.

Packing for Florida

Today I thought I'd give you a sneak peek into my suitcase. It's not fully packed but this is basically what I'm taking. I love watching packing videos on youtube at the moment so I thought ya'll might like to take a look at mien. First of all I'm going to Florida for 5 weeks yet I'm bringing hardly any clothes as I intend on buying loads when I'm out there. I'm only bringing one dress and no skirts!!! As for tops you can probably see a few of the fabric prints as well as my bathing suit which are colourful and vibrant. I'm bringing two pairs of shorts, possibly a pair of dungarees, and I'll be wearing my workout bottoms to the airport. For shoes I've got new sandals, flip flops, toms, and converse.

I'm keeping my jewelry in my radley cloth bag except my earrings which are going in a mini food container. I'm bringing 6 pairs of sunglasses which sounds slightly crazy but of course I'll be wearing them all the time and I just couldn't choose, so I'm placing them in a small carrier bag. My hair stuff is going into the hello kitty makeup bag (isn't the lilac bow so cute!). And I'm bringing two books which aren't the classic summer reads but I'm going to read these for college and myself as I've been meaning to read more classics for a while now. I will also be bringing another book in my carry-on bag but I'll save that for another post.

Hope you liked this sneak peek, I love to be organised so I also use packing lists online like this one. Hope you all enjoy your summer whether your staying home or going away.

Instagram #3

1.Yankee tarts in clean cotton and black cherry 2.Chinese tofu soup (so good) 3.My bouquet from prom 4.My new friends (aloe vera) 5.Shine bright like a diamond (my wall) 6.My school shirt signed

Woahhhhh!! You don't follow me on instagram yet? Well then you won't know what's going on with me as it's one of the easiest ways to find out. Yeah I figured this update was needed since my blogging hasn't been as frequent over the last couple of months due to exams. If you follow me I'll be sure to check out yours and follow if I like it!

@fluffycandyclouds

Canon EOS 1100D

In celebration of my new camera I decided to take it for a test run around my garden. My cats are loving this new burst of heat and I managed to pick some strawberries from my garden. I tested a few basic features but didn't want to press too many buttons for now in case I mess it up. The two of me were taken on timer which is why I look so strange as I was waiting for it to go off! I'm not going to take my camera to Florida with with as I haven't got a case and I don't want to risk it getting damaged/lost. However I will be taking my phone so make sure to follow me on instagram.

Hope you are all enjoying the sun xxx

My prom

The past year I have spent a fair bit of my time planning prom! As in the venue, decorations, music etc...Luckily it was a pretty good turnout and everyone seemed to have a great time! :) The venue was a restaurant in a castle and decorations were beautiful and Hollywood themed. We had toffee popcorn and sweets to accompany our 3 course meal. Everyone received an award and a few other extra gifts were given out before the music started to end the night.

So it's officially the end of secondary school for me and I've already been to see my college and met new people. In addition I'm going to fly to Florida in 2 weeks!!! I go there every 1-2 years as my dad lives there, so it's my second home but I'm sure I can admit to it feeling a bit like a vacation.If you have seen my past posts of my charity shopping you would know I love me some thrifting so I'm currently volunteering at my local charity shop until I leave.

Results day is on the 22nd of August but I won't be collecting them myself as I'll still be away (5 weeks long) so someone will be collecting them for me on my behalf. However I plan on doing posts over summer while I'm there so ya'll can see some pretty pictures. Also I'll be doing some hauls as I've got lots of school stuff to get.

Lastly I just received my first DSLR camera!! It's a Canon 1100D, I got it for my photography course at college but really I've wanted it since christmas and forever basically so I'm so pumped I finally have my hands on one.

What's your summer plans?