tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16095918826033197302024-03-13T00:35:59.705+00:00AllisBelle - A Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle BlogCorporate by day, blogger by night!
My blog is my creative escape and its just as multifaceted as I am - it chronicles my personal style, fashion I am coveting, beauty loves, and travel adventures. I like to think of it as a glimpse into my lifestyle and loves!
Welcome, I hope you enjoy xxAllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02777794991358178819noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-65804216833052189652014-03-20T12:00:00.000+00:002014-03-20T14:22:03.574+00:00Fresh Blog, New Home!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13288561624/" title="IMG_6984 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_6984 copy" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2828/13288561624_de75512edc_b.jpg" height="576" width="1024" /></a><br />
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Hi guys!
In the spirit of revival and properly documenting my travels around South America, I decided to move my blog to a new home - <a href="http://www.allisbelle.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">http://www.allisbelle.com</span></a>. Going forward, all my content will be posted on there, thank you so much for helping me to grow this blog and it would be wonderful if you could join me on my new platform! I look forward to seeing you there!<br />
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In the meantime, I'm on instagram: <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://instagram.com/dellydoll" target="_blank">dellydoll</a></span><br />
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xxxAllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-66336242065237766922014-03-10T02:09:00.001+00:002014-03-10T02:12:00.572+00:00My Instragram Life: Fun in Rio and Argentina!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13048253135/" title="Instagram by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Instagram" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/13048253135_9a99babe3b_b.jpg" height="1024" width="819" /></a>
Hopping from one place to another sadly means it is impossible for me to provide live updates on my blog, however, my instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/dellydoll" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>@dellydoll</i></span></a> is a great way to keep up with my shenanigans! I'm currently sat in my hotel room in Argentina with serious Brazil withdrawal, especially Rio! However I have had an incredible 24 hours being completely drenched by the spectacular waterfalls in Iguassu. Until that blog post, enjoy the above!<br />
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Clockwise: (1) hanging out by the <i><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g303506-d2253896-Reviews-Escadaria_Selaron-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Escadaria Selaron</span></a></i> stairs in Lapa, Rio; (2) Enjoying the sun in <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g303506-d312071-Reviews-Ipanema_Beach-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html" style="color: #990000; font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Ipanema beach</a><span style="color: #990000; font-style: italic;"> </span>wearing the Kimono from <a href="http://allisbelle.blogspot.com.ar/2014/03/kimono-in-rio.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>this</i></span></a> blog post; (3) Strawberry Caiprinhas (my fave!) in Ipanema beach; and (4) Sunset at the beach.<br />
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Clockwise: (1) the famous Christ the redeemer statue, (2) My friend Lucy and I in Ipanema, (3) literally standing on top of Rio, we had just trekked through <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=tijuca+forest+rio&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #990000;">Tijuca Forest</span></i></a> and had arrived at one of the highest mountain peaks in the city; (4) #Selfie with Sugar loaf mountain in the background and (5) 'Crow's nest mountain'.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13048570294/" title="Instagram3 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"></a><br />
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Clockwise: (1) our gorgeous hotel in Iguassu, Brazil - <i><a href="http://www.hoteldascataratas.com/web/ogua/hotel_das_cataratas.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Hotel Cataratas</span></a></i>; (2) The hotel I'm currently relaxing at in Iguazu, Argentina - <i><a href="http://portaldeliguazu.com/eng/#.Ux0b8aXlfwI" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Hotel Amerian Portal del Iguazu</span></a></i>; (3) the amazing view from the brazilian side of the waterfalls; and (4) the INCREDIBLE breakfast I enjoyed this morning at Hotel Cataratas.AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-49324611072967530042014-03-08T10:00:00.000+00:002014-03-08T11:47:28.692+00:00Kimono in RioSo in the space of one week, I went from Dubai to London and I am currently in the magnificent city of Rio, Brazil! See the bottom of the post to know why, in the meantime, here are some pictures of my outfit for my first stop - a visit to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000095233/" title="IMG_8908 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Kimino, Rio, brazil, fashion blogger, Robe Kimono" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/13000095233_b55231f3fb_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="695" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000078313/" title="IMG_8843 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Topshop, christ the redeemer statue, travel outfit, Kimono Jacket," src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/13000078313_e68477b6b9_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="683" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000149893/" title="IMG_8909 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Ombre hair, Kimono, travel, suit with fringe," src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/13000149893_74e85bba93_b.jpg" height="629" title="" width="1024" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000127603/" title="IMG_8927 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Bikini cover up, tassles, primark kimono, cover up," src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3136/13000127603_1c0c89035f_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="662" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12999983365/" title="IMG_8926 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="ombre hair, rio, brazil, travel blogger, kimono pattern, beachwear," src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2764/12999983365_a14448bf58_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="967" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12999887575/" title="IMG_8849 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Rio view, brazil, travel, christ the redeemer," src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/12999887575_c6274d77ed_b.jpg" height="683" title="" width="1024" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000007235/" title="IMG_8916 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Ombre hair" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/13000007235_7952ee1eb7_b.jpg" height="769" title="" width="1024" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000087733/" title="IMG_8905 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="ootd, tie dye shorts, cotton kimono" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/13000087733_117afb4fc2_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="673" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000158393/" title="IMG_8878 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Tom Ford Glasses, ombre hair, dark sunglasses" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/13000158393_e09a9347aa_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="778" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000358214/" title="IMG_8912 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="casual outfit look, women kimono, swimsuit cover" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/13000358214_da7673e538_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="683" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/13000138643/" title="IMG_8938 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Topshop Kimono, travek outfit, brasil, brazil, rio, kaftan," src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3265/13000138643_15d7c50aba_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="683" /></a><br />
<b>Outfit details: </b><br />
Kimono which has also doubled up as my swimsuit cover up - Primark (in store only)<br />
Shorts - <a href="http://www.topshop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Topshop</span></a><br />
Sandals - Primark (in store only)<br />
Grey vest - <a href="http://www.topshop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Topshop</span></a><br />
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A lot has happened over the past month but the best part is that I am now a fully qualified lawyer in England, and even better, so are most of my friends! In celebration of more 8 years of steady grinding towards that purpose, my friends and I decided to take some time off to travel, explore and relax, after all, you have the rest of your life to work right?
South America has always been on my bucket list so as soon as my friend Lucy asked if I wanted to do a mini tour, I said yes immediately! Our first stop is Brazil and of course Rio had to be our base.<br />
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I am so enamoured with this city, I'm not too sure where to start. It seems to be a city with everything from beaches with sand that dips luxuriously through your toes to lush rainforests right in the middle of the city!
It might be a bit premature to say now, but Rio is very high up in my list of the top 5 cities I have been to across the world!
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Of course I cannot end this post without a picture of the famous statue! I didn't go all the way up the Corcovado mountain just to take 'outfit of the day' pictures, I promise! I will share all the deets in the next post, plus I have been vlogging too, and working on some more videos on this holiday so subscribe to my youtube channel - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AllisBelle" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Allisbelle</span></a>, to see more!AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-20856233620293556302014-03-01T11:24:00.000+00:002014-03-01T11:31:16.650+00:00Beyonce - Mrs Carter World Tour London!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12852600234/" title="IMG_8656 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Beyonce, Mrs Carter Show, Beyonce Tour outfit, Beyonce concert London" height="1024" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7295/12852600234_51b9b94faf_b.jpg" title="" width="618" /></a><br />
I've lost count of how many times in the past 5 years that I have tried to score tickets to see Beyonce and failed! But one must not dwell on past failures, instead one must celebrate the epicness that was the London leg of Beyonce's Mrs Carter <a href="http://www.beyonce.com/tour" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">show</span></a>! Despite the fact that I nearly needed binoculars from my seat (next time I should sign up for o2 priority tickets), the vibe was electric, her talent was undeniable and my friends and I left thoroughly entertained!<br />
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Oh, did I mention that Jay Z turned up and joined her for his cameo performance of Drunk in Love? I have pictures AND a video to prove it! I even captured them showering each other with kisses at the end. I really should get 'A' for throughly enjoying the concert yet managing to remember to share the love with my readers! :-P Enjoy!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12847357225/" title="IMG_8674 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Beyonce and Jay Z" height="1024" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/12847357225_c438b9707b_b.jpg" title="" width="755" /></a><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wg8kuwPba-E" width="853"></iframe>AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-79347309354296021602014-02-28T13:00:00.000+00:002014-02-28T13:00:08.794+00:00Oman - Glamping in Musandam (I)<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12508294123/" title="IMG_8340 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Oman, Musandam, swim wear, bikini cover up, fashion blog, glamping" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/12508294123_8c80313838_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="625" /></a>
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I can think of no better place to have had my first camping experience than surrounded by mountains, dolphins and the most incredible landscape I have ever seen!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>A couple of weeks ago, a friend popped by and invited me to join in on a 4-5 hour road trip to Musandam in Oman, after which we would spend a night camping on a private beach. Being the 'try-everything-once' girl that I am, I eagerly said YES! and I'm so glad I did. We had a ridiculously early start of 7am, but it was worth it as it meant we had the bulk of the day to enjoy this spectacular view.<br />
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I spent the bulk of the road trip asleep, however, as soon as we got to Musandam, I perked up to enjoy the spectacular scenery as we drove down surrounded by mountains on one side and the ocean on the other.<br />
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Just as we were getting cabin fever on the coach, it was time to get on the Dhow, a traditional middle eastern boat just like the one below.<br />
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We spent the day floating on the ocean, enjoying the sun and feeling super thankful for the experience!<br />
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Just when we thought it couldn't get better, the dolphins arrived!<br />
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Who says camping cant be done in style? :-) My bikini cover up was from a souk in Dubai, and the head band was also from a random sea-side store in Ibiza.<br />
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There is no way pictures can capture the incredible beauty of Musandam, but I hope I managed somewhat! What do you guys think? After spending the day doing nothing but snorkelling and floating around (you don't need to see the embarrassing pictures of me in the sea complete with flippers!), we finally got to hit the beach for a super fun night! That will be covered in part II, please return to check that out!<br />
<br />AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-37358863344935628522014-02-13T18:16:00.003+00:002014-02-13T18:17:29.006+00:00Fashion Week FOMOThat moment...or week when you try to resist all things New York Fashion week related for fear of crippling FOMO. Well, I failed. I feel left out here in Dubai, especially as I will be missing London Fashion Week by only few days! I arrive back in England a couple of days after all the excitement but lets not talk about that right now. <br />
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Instead, I thought I'd share some of my favorite street style photos from photographer extraordinaire <a href="http://jakandjil.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Tommy Ton</span></a>. There seems to be a theme, largely driven by the weather, but I just love the outfits that ooze style yet are practical for the crazy cold weather. I got so much inspiration from these shots especially as it is even freezing here in Dubai! Talk about freak weather!
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12503923905/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_069 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter fashion, style, new york" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/12503923905_5cda6a6e84_b.jpg" height="450" title="" width="656" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12504404474/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_056 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="The blonde salad, fashion week, style" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/12504404474_32571613a3_b.jpg" height="656" title="" width="450" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12504404974/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_043 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_043" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3769/12504404974_24fa8dfc75_b.jpg" height="450" width="656" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12503924925/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_038 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_038" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/12503924925_c00ef452a7_b.jpg" height="450" width="656" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12504053823/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_026 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_026" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7345/12504053823_d68113e922_b.jpg" height="450" width="656" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12503924965/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_025 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_025" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/12503924965_ce97f407be_b.jpg" height="656" width="450" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12504054173/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_015 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_015" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/12504054173_4239e680e9_b.jpg" height="450" width="656" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12504054363/" title="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_001 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_001" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/12504054363_aa9999d9fa_b.jpg" height="656" width="450" /></a>AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-86199686982614577422014-01-30T19:18:00.003+00:002014-01-30T21:39:39.847+00:00Hotel Tour - Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12224431054/" title="IMG_8021 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="jumeirah etihad tower, abu dhabi, travel, best hotels in abu dhabi," src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/12224431054_f2902d9bde_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="683" /></a>
So I've decided that every time I set foot in a hotel that is remarkable, I will blog about it! The most recent of such hotels was Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. We had a bank holiday in Dubai and my friend and I really wanted a mini break so we found a nice deal for the hotel on booking.com and decided to drive down for an overnight luxurious treat.<br />
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Our friends had stayed there previously and gave really good feedback so we were keen to try the hotel out, and here are the top three things I loved about it, in order of priority.<br />
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<b>1: The view</b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12224612366/" title="IMG_8018 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="sheikh zayed grand mosque, emirates palace" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/12224612366_b687dbdcbe_b.jpg" height="683" title="" width="1024" /></a><br />
Nearly floor to ceiling views of the best parts of Abu Dhabi from every window in our room and in the hallway. It was also just as beautiful at night.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12224658596/" title="IMG_8004 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="abu dhabi" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/12224658596_063758c859_b.jpg" height="683" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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<b>2: The free standing bath</b> - I have a thing for those, and cant wait to have one of my own when I'm older!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/12224505924/" title="IMG_7986 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Jumeirah Eithad Towers, Abu Dhabi, travel blogger, uae" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/12224505924_f56b1f703d_b.jpg" height="1024" title="" width="683" /></a>
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Followed closely by this little guy in the bath
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Yes, I'm a bit of a big kid
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The rest of the bathroom
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view from the bath tub
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3.The Beds! </b><br />
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Very soft bedding draped in what I believe to be a jacquard throw, I almost didn't want them to dress down the bed when it was time to sleep!
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Other bits:
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Reception area
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The lobby area also had a really nice ambience, and featured a restaurant called '<a href="https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/abu-dhabi/jumeirah-etihad-towers/restaurants-and-bars-at-jumeirah-at-etihad-towers/lobby-lounge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Lobby Lounge Restaurant</i></span></a>', we didn't get to sample anything on offer as surprisingly we actually hadn't noticed it on our way in even though it takes up most of the reception area! Sadly, we didn't have enough time for lunch post checkout as we had nearly two hours to drive back to Dubai... maybe next time!
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In all, we both enjoyed the hotel, and had no complaints other than the fact that the hotel does not have a spa for general guest use. The spa was beautiful and had individual rooms with a sauna in each, however, this means that you were not able to just walk in - you either have to have a massage treatment booked or ask for permission to use the rooms out of peak time. This did not end up being a problem for us because one of the rooms was available when we went down so we were able to enjoy our private self applied treatments haha!<br />
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Although it was excellent having the rooms to ourselves (the individual spa suites are awesome!), we were just conscious of being kicked out if someone with a reservation walked in! So there is a point to note! Other than that, the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel comes with a big Adele thumbs up!<br />
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I'm off to Istanbbul next week, so please let me know if you enjoy these hotel reviews/tours and I'll be sure to do another one!AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-68169251284962362482014-01-19T19:25:00.000+00:002014-01-19T20:06:34.423+00:00OOTD: Denim on Denim in Abu Dhabi<div style="text-align: justify;">
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One of the things I love most about living in the UAE is the amount of public holidays we get. Last week, we got another one so my friend and I decided to head down to Abu Dhabi for a spa weekend at Jumeirah Etihad Towers. This was my getaway outfit - denim on denim, with my most comfortable pair of heels yet - (watch me sashay in motion in the video below)<br />
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These Steve Madden heels are a welcome to my wardrobe - high enough to elongate the legs beautifully, yet the block heel makes it so comfortable to walk around all day in. Plus, that gold heel makes any casual outfit look like you put in a bit effort, which I certainly didn't for an hour and a half taxi ride to Abu Dhabi!</div>
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I really like that the chambray shirt gave the outfit a deceptive denim on denim look.</div>
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Chambray Shirt - <a href="http://shopsense.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=442012699&pid=uid5225-16424235-19&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Topshop</i></span></a></div>
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Jeans - <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434510566&site=www.shopstyle.co.uk&pid=uid5225-16424235-19&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #990000;">Topshop</span></i></a> Leigh Jeans</div>
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Tote Bag - <a href="http://www.fiorelli.com/shop/all/tote" style="color: #990000; font-style: italic;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Fiorelli</span></a><span style="color: #990000; font-style: italic;"> </span>(sold out but more available at the link)</div>
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"Not all those who wander are lost…" ever since I saw this quote by J.R.R Tolkein on <a href="http://www.tuulavintage.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Tuulavintage's </i></span></a>blog, it is the first thing that crosses my mind whenever I spot a beautiful view on my travels. It was also exactly what I was thinking when my friend took the above shot against the background of the luxurious <a href="http://www.kempinski.com/en/abudhabi/emirates-palace/welcome/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Emirates Palace Hotel</i></span></a> and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.</div>
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AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-82503334189083837142014-01-04T10:13:00.003+00:002014-01-04T10:13:40.804+00:00An INCREDIBLE New Year's Eve in Dubai!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/11747608375/" title="IMG_7668 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Dubai, fireworks, NYE, atlantis hotel, travel" height="683" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/11747608375_01410725c4_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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My entry into 2014 was quite possibly the best new year's eve I have ever had! Since it was my first in Dubai, my friends and I decided to hire a yacht for the night and sail around the Burj al Arab and the Palm to watch Dubai's attempt at breaking the world record for fireworks.<br />
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We started off waiting for ages for our party of about 30 people to get to the yacht, traffic in Dubai on New Year's eve and New Year's day is usually crazy, plus, the Sandance Festival was being held on the same day so taxis were incredibly hard to come by!<br />
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Tip: If you are in Dubai for NYE and need to get anywhere, I would recommend hiring a car if you can. Life will be so much easier, trust me!
Or you can just get a boat ;-)
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Finally we were on the move, it felt like being at uni again because we were having a crazy party on the boat with these sort of shenanigans! Name the movie?
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I love how beautiful Dubai looks at night especially at sea…
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How INCREDIBLE does the Atlantis Hotel look? I'm so proud of this shot!
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And then the fireworks started… first was the Burj Khalifa
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Then the Burj al Arab which looked spectacular as we were so close!
At this point my camera died but my iPhone did a fabulous job with the picture below!
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We could not have made a better choice on how to spend NYE… it ended up being AMAZING! I will be editing a video of the fireworks display shortly, but for now I need to get dressed for a wedding!<br />
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I hope you all had a great NYE too!
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AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-67688102824674690672013-12-31T12:11:00.003+00:002013-12-31T12:53:29.302+00:00Holiday Brunch at Al Qasr Hotel, Dubai - OOTD<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/11665372923/" title="IMG_7154 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Dubai Blogger, Holiday outfit, Al Qasr Hotel," height="683" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/11665372923_5edda4b330_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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Brunch is the 'done' thing to do in Dubai on Fridays and one of my favorites is by <a href="https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/al-qasr/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Al Qasr Hotel</i></span></a>, set in the beautiful arabian resort of the Madinat Jumeirah. Brunch is usually all you can eat AND drink so I tend to dress very comfortably for the occasion!<br />
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Dress is from Warehouse, Bag and Sandals are from by trusty friend Zara! <br />
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But of course we chose to sit outside with the live band and easy access to the cocktails!
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So much food!!!
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After we had stuffed our faces, we went exploring round the hotel and the views we found were fantastic!
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Perfect sunset to end a lovely afternoon.<br />
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On that note, I also want to say thank you so much for your support over the past year, this blog has been near cathartic for me because with each post, I am reminded to be grateful for all my opportunities and the things I have gotten to experience so far. It is beyond anything I imagined a few years ago! Sometimes my day to day routine can be busy and overwhelming, but having a blog reminds me to always find a bright spot to photograph and a memory to capture!<br />
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Thank you guys for all your nice comments on my videos and posts and generally being positive!
Best of luck for 2014 and I hope it brings us more wonderful opportunities and memories!<br />
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Adele
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I hope you like the accompanying video to this post, Al Qasr is quite spectacular!<br />
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One of the highlights of my week was the release of Beyonce's latest album and as I watched the visuals, I was taken by the variety and beauty of the makeup looks in the videos! One of my favorites is this look from the Blow video. Now, I am not a makeup artist, and I usually don't play around with this many colours on my face, but I was completely inspired and just had to attempt my own! How did I do? Video tutorial at the end of the post!
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I messed up a little and got the lip gloss on my teeth, left in for comedic effect but I'm pretty sure you can skip that step for your version!
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- don't forget to subscribe!AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-81461448809536239572013-12-03T20:16:00.001+00:002013-12-03T20:16:30.736+00:00Kinky Curly - BIG BEAUTIFUL HAIR!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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That incredible feeling of a great hair day! Especially when it is big, beautiful and bouncy courtesy of my new curly extensions! Inspired by one of Beyonce's older hairstyles, I must say that I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!</div>
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My natural hair is of the 4c variety so even kinkier than this mass of curls but amazingly it blends in pretty well. I chose the hair in varying lengths from <a href="http://nazuricurls.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Nazuri Curls</span></a>, so that way I didn't have to bother with layering the extensions afterwards - there is a tip!<br />
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Couldn't resist throwing in a ridiculous face for good measure - really liking my hair so far! The curly look makes a refreshing change from the straight hair I've had over the past few months, don't you think? I'll be posting an initial review of the extensions on my hair channel tomorrow but for now, click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Kkcs8ZXPo&feature=c4-overview&list=UUWOWiv-b9KunONGAvG-BiOg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></a> to see my hair in motion in my latest youtube video!<br />
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AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-84516279277338910792013-12-03T19:00:00.000+00:002013-12-03T19:00:01.505+00:00The Finale - Thailand Roundup<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/11175594325/" title="IMG_9096 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Parasailing, adventure, Thailand" height="683" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/11175594325_ff51e0f678_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
From parasailing in Pattaya, to undersea walking...
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Thailand was an incredible adventure!<br />
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I thought I'd round up my thailand dairies by sharing some more pictures of what we got up to in Coral Island and Bangkok!<br />
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Nothing positive to say about this indian restaurant in Pattaya other than the cool idol outside it.<br />
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More Bangkok sites!<br />
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Admiring the view from our private shuttle boat courtesy of the Siam Hotel :-)<br />
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My last post was on how beautiful the city looks at night... it is amazing how gritty it looks during the day. My favorite part of the city was definitely its people though, from the staff at the luxurious Siam Hotel to the traders in the market, everyone had this chill demeanour that was hard to resist!<br />
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Definitely a stark contrast to the greenery of the neighbouring Coral Island! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/11175584465/" title="IMG_9110 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9110" height="683" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/11175584465_1f3e260348_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>
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Until next time Bangkok :-) You can catch up on my previous posts on Thailand here - get some ideas for when you are next in the city!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/11175611355/" title="IMG_8853 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8853" height="683" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/11175611355_9cef3af3ab_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a>
AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-74510555601517596432013-12-02T17:44:00.000+00:002013-12-02T17:50:25.631+00:00Beautiful Bankgok at night<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm nearly done with my Thailand posts I promise! :-P</div>
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I've been enjoying practising my photography with my new camera and I hope you enjoy these pictures of Bangkok at night! To be honest, the city is not very pretty, but at night time it is astonishingly beautiful, especially when captured on the river like we were!<br />
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I would definitely recommend doing one of the river boat dinner cruises if you are ever in Bangkok. There are so many companies to choose from - we went on the <a href="http://www.thaicruise.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">princess boat</span></a> because the one we wanted - <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d3747461-Reviews-Apsara_Cruise_by_Banyan_Tree-Bangkok.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Aspara Cruise</span></a> </span>- was sold out, so if you are looking for something even more fancy definitely check it out but remember to book in advance!</div>
AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-59091474187350847212013-11-25T17:42:00.000+00:002013-12-02T17:51:36.801+00:00Thailand Diary: Explorer Style<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/11009228885/" title="IMG_0243 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0243" height="1024" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/11009228885_c88728e444_b.jpg" width="659" /></a>
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This is my go to outfit for exploring a new city, travelling (paired with jeans instead of short shorts) and all round casual living - You really can't go wrong with a pair of denim shorts, baggy t-shirt, converses and a pashmina for when the chill creeps in!<br />
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Can you believe how tanned I've gotten? It is all that fabulous sunshine!<br />
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The shirt is so comfortable and (I think) quite chic (blasphemy!) that I have it in every colour I came across in <a href="http://www.topshop.com/?geoip=home" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Topshop</span></a>, the first being the black and white version in this <a href="http://allisbelle.blogspot.ae/2013/03/spring-lookbook-monochrome.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">lookbook</span></a>. So naturally, it was the first thing I reached for when I knew we'd be spending the day running around <a href="http://www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Nong Nuit Tropical Gardens</span></a> in Pattaya, Thailand. My converses are also indispensible for a long day of walking! I got them in leather so I don't worry about getting them dirty, a quick wipe and I'm good to go!<br />
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I mean, you have to be fully prepared for a day of riding tuk tuks...<br />
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Reaching new heights...
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Or hanging with lady boys!
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<br />AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-73667140448320975732013-11-24T12:00:00.000+00:002013-12-02T17:54:43.155+00:00Thailand Diary: The Reclining Buddha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Reclining Buddha, or the 'Chilling Buddha' as my friends and I renamed him, is pretty impressive!<br />
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Located in the temple of Wat Pho opposite the grand palace, it was the second big buddha we saw in Bangkok. The temple housing the buddha was surrounded by beautiful and ornate sculptures so there was just as much to see outside the temple as there was inside!<br />
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Just like my previous post on the Golden Buddha, when we stepped into the temple, there were mini buddhas everywhere!<br />
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Despite the little Buddhas everywhere, you could not avoid the reclining buddha as he was spread from one end of the room to the other, making it nearly impossible to take a full length picture!<br />
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Old paintings lined the wall of the room showing monks listening to the Buddha impart his teachings...<br />
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Trying to recline myself! hehe<br />
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The rest of the temple!<br />
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Let me know if you are enjoying these travel posts! I love reliving my holidays through these blog posts :-)<br />
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Check out my previous Thailand Diary entry too - http://allisbelle.blogspot.ae/2013/11/thailand-diary-buddhas-in-bangkok.html<br />
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It seems like ages ago since I was traipsing around Bangkok visiting various temples and seeing Buddhas for the first time! Temple tours in Bangkok is a 'must do' for any visitor in the city and in this long overdue post, I'll show you the first one I saw - The Golden Buddha, a massive solid gold Buddha image located in the temple of Wat Traimit.<br />
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Prayers are still held in the temple so I threw my pashmina over my maxi dress, took off my sandals and made my way in with the girls.
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We finally stepped in and the first thing we saw was the Emerald Buddha, a massive structure in a surprisingly smaller room than I had expected.
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At its base was this table of mini buddhas and quite a few people were knelt in prayer and reverence in front of it.<br />
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We did not want to interrupt the praying visitors so we walked around checking out the smaller structures in the room. 'Smaller' meaning still big but not as big as the Emerald buddha!
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The room, just like the exterior of the temple, was intricately designed with gold everywhere!<br />
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Although I am not a Buddhist, my favorite part of the visit was seeing the reverence on people's faces as they stepped in and out of the temple...<br />
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Next stop and post - the temple of the reclining Buddha!AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-60627755169970039602013-11-11T18:21:00.003+00:002013-11-11T18:24:56.737+00:00Pure Luxury - Siam Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10712576594/" title="IMG_9358 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="The Siam Hotel Bangkok, Thailand, Travel blog" height="683" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/10712576594_ecc1f3b6a1_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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For me, the best part of our entire Thailand adventure was undoubtedly the time we spent at the gorgeous Siam hotel in Bangkok. Before that, we had been parasailing in Coral Island, undersea walking, riding elephants and generally having a crazy time (check out my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNERRA1g6GE" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>vlog channel</i></span></a> to see the videos!). <br />
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I knew that would be the case, so before we left Dubai, I had browsed Condenast Traveller to find a hotel where we could spend our last night in Thailand at a more leisurely pace. The Siam caught my eye because I like anything art deco and was drawn to the resort style description of the hotel.<br />
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I'd never been to Bangkok before and didn't know what to expect so relied on the good folks at Condenast and I'm pretty glad I did! We booked the Mae Nam suite which is one up from the Siam suite, the most 'basic' suite available. Looking at the pictures below, it is hard to believe there were even better suites!<br />
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I love baths, so can you imagine how excited I was to see this sight just as I stepped round the corner?<br />
I mean it is just a bath - okay, and most hotels have them these days, but I haven't seen a quaint old school one like this in a while. As I soaked in the bath I must admit I felt a bit like Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, absolutely wonderful!<br />
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Nothing, not even this delightful work space, could tempt me into flicking on my laptop to work/blog/vlog or do any of my usual online habits. That said, It was nice to have the option to be able to if I wanted. I'm one of those people who cant bear to leave technology at home so I'm pretty sure my laptop enjoyed its unusual overnight break on the desk, cosy in its little leopard print case!
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We spent the bulk of the afternoon in the lounge area, chatting away, too lazy to move after our fish and chips meal. Don't judge me for the chippy, this English girl misses England!
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After a while I decided to explore the rest of the hotel. With only 30 rooms, you would not begrudge the hotel for being quite small, or at least that is what I thought. To my surprise however, I found that there was so much to see and explore!<br />
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I have to go back - Bangkok I'm not so crazy about but I would gladly return (and already planning this) just to soak in the ambience and beauty of the Siam for a few more days! I'm not ashamed to say I got a bit snap happy - enjoy!<br />
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The owner of the hotel collects antiques and I loved the pieces dotted all around the hotel, especially these little figurines from the Ming dynasty.
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Mac our Butler decided to treat me to a 'secret' part of the hotel, a stunning but unfinished spa room which was not yet open to the public.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10712709684/" title="IMG_9439 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9439 copy" height="1024" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/10712709684_41fc313734_b.jpg" width="683" /></a>
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Alas, it was now time to head to the market, which meant that I had no time for a massage in the open spa :-( We did not want to miss the hotel's private shuttle boat service to town as it would mean sitting in Bangkok traffic which from what I saw, is worse than any I have ever experienced in Lagos OR Dubai!
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You can see them waiting for us in the distance, so alas my picture taking had to end!
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It was the last time we saw our butler and my personal hotel guide, Mac, as he'd reached the end of his shift...
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The depth of this post is a testament to the wonderful stay we had at the Siam, it is truly the best hotel I have ever stayed in! The staff were exceptionally warm, Mac and Cherry in particular were really outstanding and thoughtful. Cherry especially, didn't inform us that her shift at work was over before taking the time out to take us to Sukimvit and show us around the local markets! We were really grateful!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the post, in usual youtube fashion I uploaded a hotel room tour to my channel, so you can check out the hotel in its glory below! I didn't know what to expect when I visited Bangkok - I was met with a bustling city, proud of its rich culture and positive people but I also feel like I found a mini haven for those moments when you want a break from your city break. Until next time, Siam. Sawadika.
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hqlurnv4N04" width="853"></iframe>AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-88079915018752092112013-10-24T17:30:00.000+01:002013-10-24T17:30:02.588+01:00Birthday by the Dubai Fountains!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10427077934/" title="IMG_9648 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Gold midi dress, Dubai Fashion, London Fashon" height="1024" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/10427077934_63ddf75399_b.jpg" title="" width="683" /></a>
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I mentioned in my last post that the whole of last week was spent celebrating my birthday. As indulgent as that might sound, it simply meant that I celebrated each day with thanks - I never expected to be able to visit any part of Asia this year nor did I think that I would enjoy my move to Dubai as much as I have! I am particularly grateful for the amazing new friends I've made since I moved! So naturally, on my actual birthday (20 October), I chose to have dinner with some of my favorite friends - new and old!<br />
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We went to Thiptara at the Palace hotel in Dubai and it was spectacular! Our laughter and banter was punctuated with good food and an amazing view of the fountain shows. I was really pleased we had a table overlooking the fountains, Thiptara appeared to be fully booked but found a spot for me and my friends when I mentioned it was my birthday!
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Outfit Details: Gold Vintage Dress - Vintage store in New York, Heels - <a href="http://www.topshop.com/?geoip=home" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Topshop</span></a><br />
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It was also my first time at the Palace Hotel and I was completely taken in by how beautiful the grounds were. I will definitely be returning to have some sheesha by the pool!
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My favourite part was definitely the fountain show, I've seen the fountains so many times now but it definiely never gets old!
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It was my birthday a few days ago and I'd spent the whole week celebrating in Thailand, it was my first time in Asia and it felt like I spent the whole week in permanent excitement! This was the first of my birthday dinners (I'd claimed every dinner that week as my birthday dinner haha) and despite the stormy weather I felt incredibly happy and grateful just to be able to hang out with my friends and explore the country!</div>
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We had dinner at <a href="http://www.thesiamhotel.com/Chon-Thai-Restaurant" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Chon Thai restaurant</span></a>, a lovely Thai restaurant on the grounds of our amazing Bangkok hotel, the Siam. Despite the fact that it was pouring down with rain outside, we were more than content to be indoors, nattering away with good food and enjoying the beautiful ambience of the restaurant. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10426325304/" title="IMG_9546 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Dinner in Bangkok, Thai Restaurant" height="683" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/10426325304_c14ae64db6_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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I kept my outfit super simple and wore a cute midi dress I'd picked up in Pattaya and my trusty strappy heels from <a href="http://www.zara.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Zara</span></a>.</div>
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The whole week was incredible, I went paragliding, undersea walking and did loads of crazy things just for the sake of it! More birthday pictures to come and I can't wait to retrieve my Thailand adventure pictures from my camera and share them with you! Snippets are already on Instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/dellydoll" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">@dellydoll</span>,</a> so do follow me for updates!
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AllisBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395334465014308213noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609591882603319730.post-26419353730107719032013-10-11T09:01:00.000+01:002013-10-11T09:08:25.824+01:00Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience - Meeting Solange, Donatella Versace and more!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10202481774/" title="IMG_8638 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="vogue fashion dubai experience, solange knowles, fashion blog" height="576" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/10202481774_fd28380550_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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Hi Guys! Firstly, I feel I ought to apologise for the break in blog posts. I've been adjusting to this lovely city and in between work and play, it has been very difficult to find the time! However, I woke up especially early to update you on the incredible event that was the <a href="http://www.thedubaimall.com/en/Information/more/Vogue-2013/Vogue-Fashion-Information.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience </span></a>held last night in Dubai. I got to see attendees like Karolina Kurkova, Solange, Donatella Versace and more! I supposedly missed out on Naomi Campbell and Roberto Cavalli :-( Nonetheless, it was so much fun!
Dubai Mall had the buzz of fashion week in London - runways, beautiful people and general excitement!
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Solange DJ'd at the Level Shoe District, looking absolutely stunning in her structured dress and box braids! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10202744203/" title="IMG_8606 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="solange knowles, dubai mall, vogue italia, fno, fashion night out" height="683" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8275/10202744203_a2f5deebbb_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
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Donatella Versace
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Karolina Kurkova, former Victoria Secret Model<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10202889893/" title="IMG_8537 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="karolina kurkova, dubai, victoria secret model" height="683" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7405/10202889893_9819be2611_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
Stole a glimpse of Franca Sozzani, editor of <a href="http://www.vogue.it/en" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Vogue Italia</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10202704564/" title="IMG_8529 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Franca sozzani, vogue italia, dubai" height="683" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/10202704564_0ea09e5e76_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
What I wore - Dress from Oasis, shoes and bag from Zara
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The Shoe District was my favourite part. It had been set up beautifully with the Solange's DJ booth in the middle of the Vogue Cafe. Good music and beautiful shoes... what's not to like?
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It was an opportunity to mingle too, we met Talla Elle Samman of <a href="http://myfashdiary.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">myfashdiary</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/10202727995/" title="IMG_8580 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="myfashdiary, tala elle samman" height="683" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8280/10202727995_bc0bbceb1e_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
and Solange too! The guy who took the picture was so excited he didn't focus lol!
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I loved both their outfits!
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Solange kept the tunes coming until we left, I just wish I'd asked her what lipstick she was wearing!
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I recorded clips of the event and it'll be on my youtube channel when I have a chance to edit, so please <a href="http://www.youtube.com/allisbelle" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">subscribe</span></a> to stay in the know! let me know if you enjoyed this post x</div>
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As we wondered round Souk Al Bahar, my friend and I stumbled on <a href="http://www.soukalbahar.ae/en/Shop/StoreDetails.aspx?StoreID=878" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Tahran Carpets and Antiques</span></a>, a cute little trading store with lots of shiny bits and bobs! It was like a treasure cave! Don't the pictures make you want to decorate? I pretty much wanted to buy the whole store!
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We left the store and continued to be surrounded by pretty things...see why I said Souk Al Bahar is one of my favorite places in Dubai?
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The Souk is also home to a few bars, and Cleo couldn't help but be drawn to the house music blaring from this place!
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Although we pretty much live in Dubai now, we both couldn't resist acting like tourists!
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If you are planning on heading to Dubai at any point, visiting the souk should definitely be on your list!
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I love Dubai evenings, the usually scorching weather dips to a lovely temperature and becomes a lot less humid, making it perfect for exploring! Last week, my friend and I decided to check out <a href="http://www.soukalbahar.ae/en/EventsandPromotions/default.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Souk Al Bahar</span></a>, a gorgeous area in downtown Dubai. It has quickly become one of my favorite places, especially this waterfront promenade opposite the Burj Khalifa. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/9774944924/" title="IMG_6741 copy by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="Souk Al Bahar, Dubai" height="1024" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2849/9774944924_4c59e973e4_b.jpg" title="" width="680" /></a>
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I love this zara Jumpsuit because its so light and perfect for the Dubai humidity. I quickly discovered that thick clothing, ie jeans, does not work while Dubai is still technically in the summer season. Look how flustered I got in my latest <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdsd87xkvH8" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">vlog</span></a>!<br />
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I made it guys! I've been in Dubai for just over a week and I've been up to soooo many things so this is just a summary post! It's a gorgeous city and there is so much to do!
So in my first week, I visited the Souk al Bahar. There is a full post to come on this as it is one of my favorite places so far.It is also where the Dubai mall and the beautiful synchronised fountains are. My dress was a bit risqué but no one really cared, as long as you look balanced (ie not showing too much skin) you'll be alright.
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Messing around
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I feel like every time I go to the Souk, I discover something new, I cant wait to stock up on these beauties!
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The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa is also in full view from the Souk.
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I found Topshop and Zara on my first day haha! There are so many high street brands here that I might as well be on oxford street.
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The Arab ladies usually have flawless makeup and have inspired me to put a little bit more effort into my makeup. Ive been chronicling my makeup looks via instagram selfies haha.
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Very randomly, I also headed to the fish souk. It is listed as one of Dubai's tourist destinations - its one of the most authentic things to do as you get to mingle with the local fishermen and grab a bargain on fresh fish. The trip is meant to give you an insight into the traditional fishing communities while grabbing a bargain on an array of fresh fish. It certainly was an interesting experience, I left with delicious fish and a banging headache! You have to be prepared to haggle and I ended up overwhelmed! Sticking to waitrose next time haha
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I spent the first three days on my own, until my friend came into town and we ended up at Reem Al Bawadi, one of the best places to get sheesha in downtown dubai. I loved the ambience of the place, good food too, but I'd go more for the atmosphere.
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I've been doing a LOT of eating here but so far the most indulgent meal I have had is brunch at Nobu restaurant in the Atlantis Hotel - again, a seperate restaurant review will follow, but lets just say, thats the most I've ever eaten in my life!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96915615@N05/9702873886/" title="dub 3 by Allisbelle, on Flickr"><img alt="nobu restaurant dubai, food blog," height="683" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9702873886_aacfe46be8_b.jpg" title="" width="1024" /></a>
On one of my alone days I ended up at Jumeriah Beach walk. This is a very nice strip for people watching.. can you believe dubai police cars are BMWs?!
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I talk more about my first week and my horrendous flight experience in this vlog.. enjoy!
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My last week in London was a blur, full of good byes, frantic running around and agonising over how many shoes I could fit into my suitcase. However, I managed to free up some time in my schedule for Nottinghill Carnival - there was no way I was missing one of Europe's biggest street parties right before I left the country! I was so glad I did, I had a blast! I went with my friends, Natasha and Tinu, and sooo many belly laughs were had and memories created.</div>
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We were so hyped we really didn't need those Malibu shots!
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Vibrant colours everywhere!
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Notting hill carnival was one of those events I fell out of love with because at one point a few years ago, it felt like there was always drama with people getting hurt. However, this time around the vibe was completely different, everyone we bumped into was just there for a laugh and to have an incredible time, especially these girls!</div>
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I kept my outfit really simple as you usually have to walk a long way from the station to the different sound systems.</div>
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Dress: <a href="http://www.zara.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Zara</span></a>, Shoes: Leather Converse, Satchel bag: borrowed from my cousin - I think it was from Primark or so, it was great because it held everything, including my huge camera!<br />
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How gorgeous are these two natural posers? Well, Natasha is a model and Tinu was a model so that probably explains it!
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This guy thought they could do better so he coached them along. I think in his youth he was a Tyson Beckford type!
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It worked!
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So much yummy food everywhere. I live for carnival jerk chicken. I need a recipe!
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At this point or thereabouts my camera died! I was so heated!
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Now for the sign off by Natasha, check her blog out - <a href="http://www.bisousnatasha.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">bisousnatasha</span></a>
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I'm still getting settled in in dubai but as soon as I am a dubai update will follow!
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