Are you getting your 8 a day?

...glasses of water that is. Eight glasses of water a day roughly equates to the 2 litres recommended daily intake for adults. And fruit juice, most fizzy drinks, caffeine and alcohol don't count!

So why the sudden focus on hydration? I have just started a nutritionist course so look out for healthy hints and tips appearing on this blog from time to time. Properly fueling our bodies with the nutrients it needs will leave us healthy not just on the inside but glowing skin and shiny hair are high on my list of beauty must-haves!

Did you know that losing just 2% of your body weight can cause dehydration symptoms such as poor concentration, fatigue, headaches, inefficient kidney function and a deterioration of muscle function? And that losing from as little as 5% of your bodyweight in water can be fatal! Yikes!

When you first increase your water intake you should expect a few more trips to the ladies room but within a few weeks your body will regulate and you will notice that this returns to normal. On the upside, the benefits in sporting performance and concentration will be noticed almost immediately!

So get filling those water bottles ladies and make the most of the fact that most offices now provide chilled water coolers and machines free of charge. Keep a 2 litre bottle at your desk and refill it every day - like all nutrients, your body needs a steady flow of water throughout the day.

Start now and by Christmas everyone will be wondering how we look so darn glowy and amazing!

Drink up!

Bisous xx

Style Files - Karaoke Queens

The final instalment in Roxy's hen marathon!

The ladies painted the town red in Glasgow with champagne at the Grand Central champagne bar followed by canapés, karaoke & cocktails at the stylish Corinthian, where we danced the night away till our pinched toes couldn't take anymore!

I wore:
Dress by AX Paris
Jacket by Zara
Shoes by Christian Louboutin
Handbag by Rebecca Minkoff

My Louboutins have fast become my go-to footwear for evening occasions-I still can't believe how comfortable they are!

Now the countdown is on to the main event - the wedding takes place 3 weeks on Saturday! Sarah and I can't wait for our bridesmaid fitting this Saturday-it'll be the first time bride and bridesmaids all try on our dresses together! It's really feeling real now Roxanne!

3.5 weeks for me to eat right and continue my daily Insanity workouts! Bring it on!

Until next time....bisous! Xxxx

Style Files - No Photos Please

When I saw Millie Mackintosh of Made in Chelsea sporting this fantastic tee I just new it was a must for my BFF Roxy's hen weekend in Blackpool! Queue many photo opportunities and I'm just too famous poses!

'No Photos Please' Tshirt - bought on eBay

Style Files - Rock of Ages

Saturday night in Blackpool - classy night done and dusted, this was our night of 'the tackier the better'. When in Rome and all that...!

The theme? Rock of Ages - 80s rock with big hair, big attitude and bourbon room T-Shirts! Sing with me now 'I Wanna ROCK!'

Style Files - Hen Heaven

The countdown is well and truly on for my BFF Roxy's wedding day! So it was only fair that I and fellow bridesmaid Sarah send her off in style! Blackpool style! Friday night was our 'classy' night - following hair and make up trials in the morning, we went with a 'hen heaven' theme at night. Don't we look angelic? ;)

I wore:
Dress by Miss Selfridge
Black angel wings by Topshop
Shoes by Christian Louboutin
Jacket by Zara
Bag by Rebecca Minkoff
Necklace - Accessorize, Earrings - Primark

Sarah wore:
Dress by New Look
Black wings by Topshop

Roxy wore:
White & pink wings by Topshop
Dress by Primark

Paradise Found - Hiking in the Highlands!

Now, I may not look like your average hiking-kinda-girl, but in my quest for health, happiness (and toned thighs), I jumped at the chance to spend a whole week in the middle of nowhere (sort of) with my husband and our West Highland Terrier, Abbie.

At first the lack of mobile phone signal in our log cabin in the Scottish Highlands, not to mention the non-existant wifi connection, was a little strange to say the least. Getting up at 8am every morning to do my daily Insanity workout (yes, I have fallen for the 'bootcamp in your living room' craze) was followed by a hearty breakfast of porridge and fruit. Then it was time to head for the hills to complete our chosen walk for that day. I don't know whether it's more surprising that I managed to claw my way to the top of the 10th tallest Munro in Scotland (Ben Lawers), or that little Abbie still wanted to play with her ball when we got back to the log cabin afterwards! Either way I have returned feeling fitter and healthier than I ever have after any holiday before now. There really is something to be said for fresh Scottish air and a comfortable pair of hiking boots!

Here are a few photos of the breathtaking views around Killin.