Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Wish I Was Here Now. Blue Monday. Hello friends, so how are you today? Happy Blue Monday.

Also, a bit of a random post today, sharing all things blue!! Blue outfits, blue skies, blue food!!

Blue Monday is the name given to a day in January said by a UK travel company, Sky Travel, to be the most depressing day of the year.

So today I Am Capturing the Essence of Blue Monday. Diving into some old photo featuring captivating shades of blue that beautifully creates a happy mood, on this famous blue day.

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday:

Updated Post. First published here 10th of August 2015.

Table Of Contents:

  • Firstly, Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress On Holiday In Mallorca.
  • Secondly, Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday.
  • Thirdly, St James Park.
  • Fourthly, A Day At Brighton Beach In My Polka Dot Dress.
  • Fifth, Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress Style.
  • Sixth, Blue Skies All Around.
  • Seventh, My Desert Island Discs Playlist Of Songs I Love.
  • Eighth, True Blue.
  • Ninth, I’m Blue.
  • Tenth, Styling A Jumper Dress Over 40 In Staten Island.
  • Eleventh, Rabbit From Alice In Wonderland Quotes.
  • Twelfth, Long Floaty Floral Maxi Dress And White Converse Shoes.

Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday:

Wish I was here now, where would that be, you might ask? Anywhere nice and warm, I would reply!! I hate being cold.

Plus snow is on the forecast for this week! But instead of being somewhere warm, I’m stuck in the Monday blues, drowning in a sea of coffee that’s desperately trying to jumpstart my brain.

If only my coffee mug had a magic button labeled “Skip to Spring,” I’d be pressing it so hard, I’d break the space-time continuum.

Instead, here I am, daydreaming about a parallel universe where Mondays are just mythical creatures and the weekend lasts as long as a Netflix binge session.

Not this weekend thought, as it is my weekend to work!!

If wishes were coffee beans, I’d be sipping a cup of “Blue Monday Eraser Blend” right now. But until then,

I’ll just keep staring at my calendar, hoping it transforms into a treasure map leading straight to the land of eternal other weekends. (not the working weekend kinds, haha).

Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress On Holiday

Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday:

So where would I wish to be right now? See these Blue Monday ideas;

Mallorca in summer! That feeling when you eventually get to go abroad after 18 years. So much fun.

Firstly, Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress On Holiday In Mallorca. Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress.

Trying to style this light blue layered dress on holiday is like attempting to tame a fashion-savvy gust of wind! First, I wrestled with the layers, thinking I had accidentally enrolled in a crash course on fabric origami.

So as I spun around in front of the mirror, I looked less like a style icon and more like a confused contestant in a dress-donning Olympics. I decided not to accessorise. Too tricky!!

The dress was probably having a good laugh at my expense, thinking, “Nice try, human. Stick to shorts and a T-shirt next time. Who knew that a simple light blue dress could turn into a comedy of fashion errors?

Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress. What I Wore: Dress: Quiz (quizclothing) | Sandals: Shoezone (shoezoneuk). So what do you think of my Light Blue Layered Dress?

Hotel in Palma Nova- Globales Mimosa. You can see the full post here: Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress.

Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Secondly, Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday. (The original post photo). Summer holidays go by way to fast. I wish I was on a beach again right now!! Bognor Regis Beach in summer, how beautiful? How about you?

This Blue Monday photo was taken at Bognor Regis Beach. It is a charming coastal destination located in West Sussex, England.

Situated on the southern coast, it offers visitors a picturesque setting with its long stretches of sandy shores and gentle waves of the English Channel.

This photo was taken on a family holiday to Butlins. This day felt like we were on holiday abroad!

Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and traditional seaside charm, Bognor Regis Beach attracts both locals and tourists alike.

The beach is a popular spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles during the warmer months.

Wave Hotel: Butlins Bognor Regis Review

Here Are Some More Posts In Bognor Regis:

Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday.

Firstly, Wave Hotel: Butlins Bognor Regis Review. After an mini break with the children? How about trying Butlins as today I am sharing a Butlins Bognor Regis hotel reviews.

So do you want to hear more about our tip to Butlins in Bognor Regis and a visit to the Wave Hotel? Wave Hotel: Butlins Bognor Regis Review.

Secondly, What’s So Funny!? Selfie Fun At Butlins, Bognor Regis. Today I am sharing a few selfie fun photo from our break in Butlins over the Summer holidays.

A lovely photo with two of my Sons. But what is happening in the background? Why are everyone laughing? What’s So Funny!? Selfie Fun At Butlins, Bognor Regis.

17 Old Wives' Tales 17 Old Wives' Tales I Still Live By

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday.

St James Park, London:

Thirdly, St James Park. So a blue dress, blue sky, and blue reflections. How blue were these photos, taken in St James Park in September? So blue! Such a lovely day out in London.

In the heart of St James Park, I found myself in a dance of blues – a symphony where the sky harmonised with the gentle ripples of the lake, and my chosen blue dress waltzed in tandem with nature’s palette.

The vibrant fabric of my dress seemed to absorb the very essence of the cloudless sky above. Walking along the water’s edge, the blue dress flirted with the reflections on the lake, playing a coy game of mimicry with the surrounding scenery.

17 Old Wives' Tales 17 Old Wives' Tales I Still Live By

As I twirled beneath the canopy of trees, the sunlight filtering through, it was as if the entire park had become a canvas painted in various shades of blue.

The ducks quacked their approval, perhaps impressed by the unintentional coordination of my fashion choices with the park’s natural beauty.

St James Park became a living tableau of blue elegance, with me, the dress, and the sky sharing a harmonious moment of pure bliss.

What I Wore: Venice Beach Swing Dress: Lindy Bop | Pink Trainers: Reebok

So many fun memories.

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

A Day At Brighton Beach In My Polka Dot Dress:

Fourthly, A Day At Brighton Beach In My Polka Dot Dress. Sunshine On My Mind. This beautiful mild weather we had in September makes me wish I had more holiday’s to take off work in summer and go to the beach.

Here I am, perched behind a blue and white stripy deck chair taking the pefect shot. The sun is shining so brightly that I’m pretty sure even my shadow is wearing sunglasses.

Who knew sitting on a deck chair in summer could be such a dream on a cold day?

A Day At Brighton Beach In My Polka Dot Dress

A Day At Brighton Beach In My Polka Dot Dress.

Polka dots, with their classic appeal, nostalgic vintage style. The feeling that it wss ideal for a day at this well-known seaside resort.

Sporting a polka-dot dress at Brighton Beach was a great way to maximise this timeless look.

For the beach, a knee-length polka-dot dress was perfect since it gives you room to roam around while you take in the strides around the pebbles and your eyes away to the see sea.

A Day At Brighton Beach In My Polka Dot Dress. So lovely here.

Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress Style:

Fifth, Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress Style. Here I am on a warm day in Nottingham, Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress. No coats needed!!

Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress Style. These photos are a bit of a Wayback Wednesday style post as they were taken in May on my birthday. When I was all dressed up and going for a few drinks with my family.

But I have also worn this dress many times since then but forgot to get more photos. Ever time I have worn this dress, I have also reached for my Converse, too.

As super comfy!! The aqua colour of these Converse worked well with the blue. Styling A Blue Flowered 1950s Vintage Dress Style. 

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Sixth, Blue Skies All Around. Lazing around a pool, with no place I need to be.

I wish I could be here right now. With a nice cocktail in one hand!

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

My Desert Island Discs Playlist Of Songs I Love:

Seventh, My Desert Island Discs Playlist Of Songs I Love. Another fun day out in Bognor Regis, practicing the Titanic pose with my daughter!

Join me on a musical journey that spans genres and generations, and discover the tunes that would be my company on a deserted island.

Tune in for a dose of musical nostalgia and inspiration. My Desert Island Discs Playlist Of Songs I Love.

Styling The Perfect Outfits For A Day On Palma Nova Beach

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Eighth, True Blue. Laying around up a hill, near the sea.

So beautiful. My favourite place to be. Styling The Perfect Outfits For A Day On Palma Nova Beach.

What To Wear For A Chic Beach Day On Palma Nova

Ninth, I’m Blue. Seeing the sea is in touching distance, in Magaluf!!

What To Wear For A Chic Beach Day On Palma Nova?

Try a nice a floaty short jumpsuit, like this one. So warm.

Styling A Jumper Dress Over 40 In Staten Island.

Styling A Jumper Dress Over 40 In Staten Island:

Tenth, Styling A Jumper Dress Over 40 In Staten Island. On the Staten Island ferry waiting to dock into New York City.

So a stylish and current method to upgrade your wardrobe is to style a jumper dress over 40.

You may create a fashionable and age-appropriate appearance that is cosy and in-vogue with the correct accessories and style advice.

There are numerous ways to customise a jumper dress to fit your unique style and body type, whether you favour a traditional or modern aesthetic.

Learn how to style a jumper dress over 40 using the latest fashions and tried-and-true methods and up your style game with confidence. Styling A Jumper Dress Over 40 In Staten Island. So much fun.

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Rabbit From Alice In Wonderland Quotes:

Eleventh, Rabbit From Alice In Wonderland Quotes. Taking a walk through Central Park. What a beautiful Alice in Wonderland sculptor!

Rabbit From Alice In Wonderland Quotes, Seeing this statue in Central Park on our visit to New York, was amazing.

Plus we got it all to ourselves for a while before the crowds came. This was up there with my favourite memories.

How cool is this large bronze statue of Alice, the Mad Hatter & the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s classic book? Rabbit From Alice In Wonderland Quotes. So many amazing memories.

Long Floaty Floral Maxi Dress And White Converse Shoes.

Long Floaty Floral Maxi Dress And White Converse Shoes:

Twelfth, Long Floaty Floral Maxi Dress And White Converse Shoes. Blue skies in Skegness. Oh what fun memories!! I wore this outfit on a day out in Skegness, last week.

You would also think:

A.) These photos could have also been taken abroad because the sky was so beautiful.

B.) It was a beautiful red hot day. Which it wasn’t just looked it. The coat was straight back on after these photos, I can tell you!! Ha!! Long Floaty Floral Maxi Dress And White Converse Shoes. So much fun.

Pistachio, Oat, And Cranberry Breakfast Pancakes.

Last But Not Least, Something Blue To Eat!!

19 Pancake Recipes To Try Out On Shrove Tuesday? So how nice!? Yummy pancakes. With lots of blueberries, of course!! So will you be making pancakes?

Lots of pancakes all topped with tasty topping because the topping make the pancakes even better. 19 Pancake Recipes To Try Out On Shrove Tuesday. So many ideas to choose from. So yummy.

Styling A Light Blue Layered Dress On Holiday

Wish I Was Here Now | Blue Monday

Wish I Was Here Now: Blue Monday. Thanks so much for stopping by. I also hope you liked this post.

I am off now to plan some summer breaks!! How about you? Where do you wish you were, right now?

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10 Comments

  1. Joy H
    11 August 2015 / 04:09

    I agree it has been going by way too fast. Beautiful photo. Joy @ Books and Life

  2. Margarett Murphy
    10 August 2015 / 21:10

    Great pic…love the beach..

  3. LV
    10 August 2015 / 13:46

    No just the summer, the entire year. Believe me the older you get the faster time passes.

    • 15 August 2015 / 21:40

      Aww I hate how quickly time goes. Thanks for stopping by.

  4. SmilingSally
    10 August 2015 / 12:03

    Hi Clairejustine,Ooo, I'd like to be there too! Thanks for playing today.Happy Blue Monday!

    • 15 August 2015 / 21:37

      Thanks for hosting Sally, love your blog hop.

  5. Tamar SB
    10 August 2015 / 10:14

    Great shot!!