An adventure (or so they say!)

This will be my last post for a few weeks!

This is because on Monday (19th) I'm setting off on a 209 mile walk coast to coast (Cumbria to Scarborough) in aid of Sport Relief. 

This sounds absolutely mental...and it is. It absolutely is. But it's for an amazing charity who do outstanding work all over the UK and that's why I'm doing it. Well, that's the main reason.

The fantastically charming Richard Curtis did in fact NOT call me and say "we love all these celeb types doing crazy things but we thought we'd ask a normal person" No, in fact it was my (just as charming) sister who instructed that I join her in this trek. I felt it only fair that I then instruct my best friend that she will also be joining us. 

So the 3 of us are doing it! 

We are walking for 12 days and camping (oh yes, camping..!) for 11 nights. 

Now i think it's important to mention that I am, in no way, shape or form, an 'outside' kind of girl. Unless of course it involves high heels, large cocktails and a funky tune...which this, does not. I haven't been camping since I was a child and I'd much rather go to the pub than the gym. Saying all that, I've packed my sparkly heels aways, worn in the walking boots and actually had a go at putting a tent up. I'm definitely getting there!

I'll be updating twitter (@alexenesn) and Facebook (Coast to Coast - Sport Relief 2014) as often as I can and have also enlisted in friends help to do this for the days when we have no signal (tents come with wi-fi though right?) 

I have the number for mountain rescue and I'm praying I don't end up being hoisted off a cliff by a helicopter (it could happen) 

Please wish me luck, check out my Facebook and twitter and I'll be posting again in June; when I'm back, safely in my stilettos. 

Love Alexene x

Love & Hate

I thought I'd let you know a little more about me and what makes me tick so this post is dedicated to my likes and dislikes or as I have called it Love & hate

We'll start with hate first because let's face it, they're more fun!

Hate

Flesh coloured tights

For some reason the thought (& look) of tights that are disguised to look like your skin freak me out. I just don't understand their purpose. If you don't want to look like you're wearing tights, don't wear tights! Slap some fake tan, tinted moisturiser etc on and face the world with your beautiful legs. If you're not brave enough to bare all (or it's just not that warm enough yet) go with a pair of black opaque instead. Much classier.

Rain or shine?

It's at that perfect point in the year for the weather to change at least 6 times in a day. Which thinking about it would actually be quite something to witness; sun, rain, hail, snow, wind, thunder one after the other. However, most of us have to actually go outside these days and so we take the morning weather as gospel for that day. If it's sunny, surely it's going to be sunny all day...right? Oh no, how wrong we are. It'll be chucking it down and freezing come lunchtime.

The best advice I can offer? Check the weather forecast the night before, plan your outfit and always chuck an umbrella in your bag, just to be safe!

Love

Walking

In less than 2 weeks, my sister, my best friend of 14 years and myself will be setting off on a 209 mile walk all in aid of Sport Relief.

My sister has always roped us in for fundraising activities over the years so when she mentioned a 209 mile coast to coast walk we said “of course, we could do that” and carried on drinking our vodka.

As reality started setting in we began to realise just what we'd let ourselves in for.

I wouldn't say any of us are particularly sporty. We don't have gym memberships, although the local takeaway does know our names..!

We've had to buy a whole new (fit for purpose) wardrobe, swap lazy weekends for hikes and stock up on more blister patches than we know what to do with. However, I'm actually really enjoying (gasp) getting out and about and I've come across some amazing views that I would never have known existed

The thing is, while we moan, groan and grumble, we've actually raised over £1300 for a fantastic cause that helps people both here in UK and in Africa and that's why we're dong this crazy, crazy challenge.

If you want to sponsor us visit http://my.sportrelief.com/thecoasters (thank-you)

Block heels

I'm loving the block heel that is taking over at the moment. I've invested in 2 pairs, so far. Firstly, (bought by Mum for Christmas) purple platforms with thick ankle strap and chunky buckle (Fearne Cotton, very.co.uk ) They're quite high but with the ankle strap for support and the block heel, they are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've owned.

The second pair (also very.co.uk ) are a very small block heel, with black leather ankle strap are perfect for the office during summer, and drinks with the girls on a Friday night. As soon as the summer sets in, I'll be wearing these a lot!

If you've enjoyed reading this, follow me on twitter for loads more love, hate and general ramblings @alexenesn

Love Alexene x