SLUIZ IBIZA

Wearing: Charity Shop Dress (the label says it was made in Ibiza) | Balenciaga Sandals | Melissa Odabash Hat

What to do on an overcast day in Ibiza? Go shopping of course! We headed straight to Sluiz in Santa Gertrudis yesterday. You can spend hours in this magical maze of fun and colourful homewear. The problem you'll face is that you will want to buy EVERYTHING. Did I mention they also sell men and women's clothes, and have a restaurant and bar so you can eat, drink and shop? What more could a girl want? We took Dolly's reigns with us and she loved the freedom of running around this weird and wonderful world!

http://www.sluizibiza.com/

DOLLY STYLE

I've got a confession to make - I did a one stop shop at Gap Kids for Dolly's Ibiza wardrobe. I know, I'm a lazy mum/stylist, but in my defence work was really busy and I didn't have much time to look around. Plus Gap were offering 40%, off, and when you add that to the 5% off you get from having the Gap App (if you don't have it, you need to get it) it added up to a whopping 45%, and I couldn't resist. Let's not forget that Gap Kids is pretty awesome, and Dolly totally agrees.

GAP

DANCING LEOPARD JUMPSUIT

Wearing: Dancing Leopard Jumpsuit | Ancient Greek Sandals 

If like me you’ve been hitting the gym hard (in your dreams) and eating your child's leftovers (in reality) then this is the jumpsuit for you. Not only does it look cool, it also hides all the lumps and bumps this mama doesn't want you to see.

We’re holidaying in Ibiza and this has been my go-to piece of the break because it’s perfect for chasing Dolly round but it also allows me to catch some rays.

p.s. Check out my Ancient Greek sandals. These were a last minute purchase frommatchesfashion.com because I needed some neutral footwear. I know I’ll get tons of wear out of them so they were well worth splashing out on.

VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCH DATE

Wearing: Topshop Dress Similar @ Boohoo | Kurt Geiger (quick they are in the sale) Boots | Gucci Bag as before | Oasis Pom Pom Similar @ Missguided

My husband and I went to Bob Bob Ricard which is one of our favourite restaurants for lunch on Valentine's Day. You've probably heard of it. It's the restaurant that has a bell on each table that you can press for champagne! What more could you want?




This was our first day out without Dolly (our daughter) and I still have some baby weight to lose so I struggled to find something to wear. Luckily I found this old thing in my wardrobe. It's a dress I bought from Topshop ages ago but it was the perfect find because the fit is really roomy. I teamed it will my flat thigh high boots from Kurt Geiger. I love a thigh high but thought these flat ones were more appropriate for a daytime look.

ELIZABETH SCARLETT WASH BAGS

Elizabeth Scarlett Wash Bag in Coral (and other colours) and in Grey

I'm off to Portugal with the girls this weekend, which means I've been busy packing for myself rather than Dolly or a shoot for a change. I bought this coral Elizabeth Scarlett wash bag last year to replace my ancient Cath Kidston one that was covered in fake tan. I love it, but I've been using it all year as a make up bag, so obviously I needed another one for my actual toiletries. I love the colours and the embroidered palm trees and pineapples. 

I could really do with another one for my collection because I have way too many lotions and potions, but I'm trying to show some restraint. The pink velvet bag is on my wish list, but for now I've made do with this set of rose gold clear cosmetic bags from M&S. They're so handy I've got another set that I used for all Dolly's bits and pieces. 

M&S Cosmetic Set and just £6.50

NAME CHANGE

While Dolly Sleeps was originally called What The Stylist Wore and was supposed to be a fashion blog based on my wardrobe. In reality it was a blog that patiently waited for me to pay it some attention while I was busy learning how to be a mum and juggling my job as a fashion and celebrity stylist.

Fast forward a year or so and here I am AGAIN. The name change is a hashtag I've used on social media since Dolly was born. #whiledollysleeps simply means this is something I can do while Dolly is sleeping because let's face it it's hard to do anything for myself while she's awake!

Before Dolly I shopped. A LOT. These days I don't have the time or the income (childcare grrr) or the amount of fabulous places to go to. Don't get me wrong our regular trips to Waitrose, the park and playdates are great but don't really require the latest on trend must have. Dungarees and converse is my mum uniform of choice and it works pretty well. This doesn't mean I don't treat myself from time to time and I definitely obsess over the things I would have bought if I hadn't become so sensible. While Dolly Sleeps is about the things I buy and the things I would have bought before Dolly.

SOUL ADVENTURES

While I was in Ibiza my friend Tess (from Lovefoodibiza.com) whisked me off to a morning Kundalini yoga class up in the hills. I’ve been to yoga classes at my gym before, but this was on a whole new level.

The class was taught by an amazing Kundalini and Meditation Teacher called Trish, who played the best music and made the experience one I’ll never forget. 

The session took place outside so we were surrounded by nature, as well as some of the biggest and most beautiful crystals I’ve ever seen (obviously I now want some for my house).

After stretching out our bodies Trish closed the session by banging a sacred gong, which I initially mistook for a plane flying overhead! Only this was much, much more soothing, and there was definitely a magical quality to it.

I felt like I really got something from the class and I’m already looking into returning to take part in a proper retreat. If it sounds like something you’d be interested in check out http://souladventures.co.uk.

COQUI COQUI

COQUI COQUI Mosquito Repellent

It doesn't matter how many G&Ts I drink (a lot) I still get eaten alive by mosquitos, so I will try anything to prevent this. I came across Coqui's all-natural mosquito repellent that has a light and fresh orange scent while prepping a shoot and thought well why the hell not when it cost just £28 for 2 bottles. It's inspired by the work of Franciscan monks in Mexico - they used the Yucatán's exotic plants to create medicines and fragranced products. I don't think it smells very nice, well unless you like to smell like a citronella candle but so far it has worked. I'll let you know if things have changed by the end of our holiday.

SUNDAY ROAST AT PIKES

Wearing: Zara Dress similar | Balenciaga Sandals













Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without a roast now, would it? In true Brits abroad style we always head to Pikes for their famous Sunday lunch whenever we’re in Ibiza. In the days before Dolly we'd start off with an aperitif or two, followed by a few bottles of red. Then we'd round off the evening with as many Espresso Martinis as we could get our hands on, followed by some dancing. This year was pretty much the same, except we stuck to one after dinner cocktail and headed home early to do Dolly’s bath and bed routine instead. It wasn't quite as rock'n'roll as usual, but we gave it a good go!

IBIZA STYLE

Wearing: World Family Ibiza Skirt | Balenciaga Sandals | American Apparel Body Similar | Chloe Sunglasses

While we were en route to the airport I couldn’t resist doing a pitstop at this awesome graffitied wall in Ibiza. The colours worked brilliantly with the new World Family Ibiza RaRa skirt I bought at Las Dalias hippy market. The overall look is a bit Spanish señorita, but who doesn’t want to look like a dancing emoji these days?

WHAT I BOUGHT IN IBIZA

Mango Dress £79.99



Zara Blouse £39.99

No holiday to Ibiza would be complete without a trip to Zara and Mango. I know the exchange rate is rubbish at the moment and I can probably get everything in London anyway, but I LOVE to shop and somehow it feels more exciting when you're abroad. Check out these irresistible embroidered lace beauties. They'll see you right through summer!

Balenciaga Sandals

Wearing: Zara Dress | Balenciaga Sandals

I LOVE these sandals. I've wanted a pair for years and I was lucky enough to get them last Christmas. Now I'm on holiday I finally get to wear them! 

They go with pretty much anything - jeans, dresses, jumpsuits - so I know I'll get years of wear out of them. They also manage to make the most simple things look that little bit more glamorous, including this summery black dress from Zara.

LAS DALIAS HIPPY MARKET

Wearing: Zara Playsuit | Ancient Greek Sandals | Bag bought in a little boutique in Ibiza Town last year but you can get something similar in an Eroski (local supermarket in Ibiza)

The place to be on a sunny Ibiza Saturday is Las Dalias Hippy Market in San Carlos. It's packed with vintage finds and stalls selling straw hats, jewellery, bags, dresses, tops, sandals and throws. My favourite stall has to be World Family Ibiza, which is a riot of colourful clothes and accessories. I’ve already got a couple of their purses and I'd really love a bag (friends, please take note. Christmas isn't that far away!). The bags are what Ibiza dreams are made of and each one is a slightly different mix of leather, embroidery, tassels, feathers and beads. You can even pop to the nearby bar to quench your shopping thirst with a cold beer while you're trying to decide which one to buy (all of them?).