Just a short one from me today, going easy on the eyes! My wish lists from Topshop and River Island last week! As you know, I've been spending my days interning at Woman's magazine. While this is both a blessing and a curse A blessing for the incredible experience it is turning out to be, but a curse for my bank balance!
So having a little reflection over my week so far...the purchases I've made and the best buy of the week (of course!).
Starting out with a bank holiday monday, who doesn't love one of those! I visited my old town of Roehampton and some of my best friends for a beautiful BBQ in the sun...When its my friend Kaira's cooking, believe me, you don't want to miss out! After a wonderful afternoon of wine, food and laughs I headed back to my boyfriends to (again) eat some more and have a sweet evening in with pizza and a film 'That Awkward Moment' - which I have to recommend to you all, its a good easy watch and pretty funny too! And lets be honest...who doesn't enjoy watching Zac Efron!
Travelling back on Tuesday I then came back to the reality of Uni and caught up with some work, some emails and generally chilled out a little. Unfortunately I couldn't attend my gorgeous friend Immi's birthday because I was so ill :( but she had a great night all the same!
Then on Wednesday we finally had dance, after what seemed like a lifetime! I got to teach some choreography for some beautiful dancers which I always enjoy and always makes my day! Leading on from this I then got ready to go out for my friend and flat mate Emily's birthday :) She decided she wanted us all to go out as sailors and so we did as she wished, and also joined the dancers on our night out for an evening of dancing and laughs!
Thursday was a bit of a serious day with lectures and 2 committee meetings, however it was ended on a great note as committee had their meeting over dinner at 'Fat Cats' (great food and 50% off all year round for students!!). This then led on to some cocktails and cocktail making at Fat Cats...Its lucky that we were pretty much the only ones in there! (blog post to come).
Ill friday :( After forcing myself to lectures I spent most of friday tucked up in bed as all week I have been progressively dying of the flu! (still am) but friday hit hard! Luckily I was more perky for the evening and i was FINALLY reunited with my Bermudan Baby Girl Courtney! (I haven't seen her since before I went to Sydney...TOO LONG). So Courtney, Esme and I went for a cute little pub lunch at 'The Orange Tree' pub in Nottingham. I have to say I was pretty impressed! From the outsides I always thought it was a really grim old pub, but inside its so lovely and does really great food! We were lucky to even find a table! We then ended the night making cupcakes and watching films at Courtney's :)
Lovely lay in on Saturday morning to then prepare myself for an afternoon with my lovely girls Sam, Alice and Ellie. Drinking cocktails, eating Jerk Chicken and Shopping! Heading to Turtle Bay in the afternoon ready for the 2'4'1 cocktails we enjoyed a nice catch up celebrating Alice's belated birthday! Walking out a little bit tipsy (Ellie), some of us headed out for some shopping. As always I ended coming back with more than I intended to! Having a little obsession with the Co-Ords I got these 3! So excited to feature them in a 'What She Wore' post!
Sunday: Not so much a fun day, doing my weekly shopping, washing tidying. But I do have dance later which I hope will lighten the mood :) Looking forward to another lovely week, although I know this one has MUCH more work built into it :( However I bought some little goodies for myself as a treat at the end of the week...
This weeks buy of the week has to be my super cute scrunchie which I acquired on my Saturday spree. Sunflowers, £2, Primark! Bargain :)
Have a wonderful week everyone, making sure you're Sunday is full of Candles, John Legend and Relaxation (mine always are!)
As I was packing ready to head out to Sydney, I was worried that (for once) I wasn't packing enough. Being here now, I think I was right, luckily on my second week I will get the chance to have a little shop shop shop! and can double wear as no one will re-see my outfits. Prior to leaving I said I would do a piece on the top 5 MUST haves for the beach this year! I didn't get the chance, but on my break at work I've got a little it of time to write a quick one. So here are my essential top 5 for the beach this year!
1. An Easy Read - Wedding Night by Sopie Kinsella
I started reading this on the plane over to Sydney only 1 week ago and its already finished, and that's with full working days...THATS how good it is. Don't get me wrong, if youre into Shakespeare and HARD literature which compels you, this read probably isn't the one for you, but if, like me you just enjoy something easy to get your teeth into for a bit - this is perfect. It had me laughing out loud, feeling emotional, and most of all was like glue on my hands!
2. Shoe of the Season - Birkenstocks
This time last year I would have looked at these shoes and been like 'ewww gross, my nan would wear these', HOWEVER they seem to be back on our fashion radars this summer. As I'm sitting here and wearing some myself I'm just thinking about just how comfy they are! So yeah I would say they are a definite must for summer, especially if you need something comfy to have a wander around in!
3. Bright Beach Bag
I recently got myself a bright orange Kenneth Cole bag, very similar to the shape of these Michael Kors ones, and thank they are a total must have this summer! Not only do they do wonders with brightening up your outfits, but they bring your swimwear to life on the beach! This type of shape is especially useful as it was fit loads in it without making you look like 'The Bag Lady!'
4. Stand Out on the Sand - Minimale Animale Swimwear
Its not 'new' news that swimwear can sometimes be a bit monotonous... rows and rows of tropical colours, a lot of pink and blue, and generally just not enough creativity are going into the shapes and materials of bikinis in the market recently. However, have some faith because Minimale Animale do THE most amazing swimwear going... granted, it does come at a price but all the same, its gorgeous! So gorgeous youre going to want to wear it as outerwear rather than swimwear! SO give it a little check out and see what you can find to be the one standing out on the sand this summer.
5. Kaftan/Kimono
Urban Outfitters
Misguided
Topshop
I've been raving about them long and hard, and I think my collection is now up to the number of 9! (only 1 of which was actually being sold as beach wear). Whether you wear it as a kaftan on the beach or a kimono off the beach, it really doesn't matter! They really brighten up the dullest of outfits and are a great way to just add some colour in there without having to colour co-ordinate! They can also act as a good jacket, when its too hot for a coat and a card makes you look like a granny, spice it up with a kimono! They're ideal for nights out too as they won't make you all hot and sweaty!
As we get older, surprisingly the easter hunts actually get MORE exciting! Although I do wish that instead of hunting in the flowers for an egg, I was hunting for clothes instead!
I think ill have to pitch this one to my Dad when I get to see him next week! I think its a pretty good idea (and would save my student loan from drowning!)
After already posting about this seasons S/S trends HERE, I decided to create my own Easter Bunny list, with all the items that have been saved to my basket until a later date!
I have to admit, I am a sucker for a good old Kimono. I currently own 3 and definitely want my collecting to keep expanding. Maybe they will become my summer fetish, similar to my winter fetish of coats! Urban Outfitters combination of yellow and blue along with hints of whites is perfect fit to my collection.
This dress is the perfect combination of sexy for the evening but also light and playful for during the day. White was a hot topic on the catwalks for S/S'14, so definitely one to invest in. A Little White Dress, is the new black for this summer!
To add a little bit of funk to the outfit I thought this Topshop purse would fit perfectly! And could be used during the day with some sunnies and sandals, or at night with a killer pair of white heels!
I feel in love with this ASOS Co-ord as soon as I saw it. I've been looking around for some for a white now, and this is by far the nicest! Thick stripes are in and pinstripe is out this summer! Accompany this with the hot-colour Lemon coat and it would make the perfect summer chic outfit!
I first came across this collection of amazing shoes while looking on loveclothing, and I feel deeply in love (mostly with the top line!). It wasn't until they were released that I realised they were Jeffery Campbell, and then it all became clear as to why they were so beautiful! It seems that the chunky white heel is definitely a MUST have this summer! So if you're going to buy one thing on trend, let it be that! River Island and Urban Outfitters do a nice smaller heel version for those of us who can't walk around all day in a 6 inch and don't have £150 to spend right now! :)
Last but not least, a new pair of sunnies for the summer is always vital! Topshop (as always) have a beautiful range. It looks like the retro John Lennon circle has been carried over from last summer to this one! I don't mind...I wasn't ready to chuck my sunnies out anyway!
My first fashion article, writing for 'Student Fashion' . . .
"When the Topshop Unique Spring/Summer 2014 catwalk show happened last September we were all raring to write our opinions and be the first to see what was going to be on the streets in the sunshine. However, looking back now it seems like a lifetime ago! We have been wrapped up in our fur coats all winter and our beanie hats are still making an appearance! The good news is that March is our ‘Ease into Spring’ month. With the Easter holidays shortly round the corner, a holiday shop may well be on the cards. So what better time to get ahead of the trend and start collating your summer wardrobes.
With London Fashion Week having recently passed, preparing us for Autumn and Winter this year, the Summer trends haven’t really been on the forefront of our minds. So I’m here to give you a little reminder of what to look out for by recapping Topshop Unique S/S ’14 catwalk show...
As a little pick me up Topshop received a visit and strict instructions: A present to me, from me! :) I've been trying really hard to save recently, and if you know how bad I am with shopping you will know how hard it is for me not to go on sprees with clothes. But every once in a while a girl needs to treat herself! With Valentines drawing near and more deadlines to meet, with little fun, I decided that it was time! Time to give myself a little pampering by visiting my beloved TOPSHOP! (although it has been letting me down recently!) I may have fallen utterly in love with a shirt dress from their boutique range before I realised it was £70, but I managed to refrain from using the overdraft and let it go :( it was hard! Still, I came out with these beauties instead, dresses that I can use day and night! (need to be practical about my clothes buying now that I'm poor!) I have happily worn each of these as you will have already seen in my 'What she wore' posts!
Already having bought both the baby blue and black Matte Topshop nail polishes, when I went to pick up the baby pink one I then had a lightbulb moment . . . Why don't I just get a Matte finish and save myself the effort, and so I did. Save to say its working out nicely so far! Ill be sure to show you some of my creations soon!
The nautical theme is definitely back for the second summer in a row! These are 2 of my favourite sailor style prints both from my Topshop addiction. Who doesn't love a bit of contrast with pinstripes!
I'm LIV, 22 years old with an imagination the size of everest! A Fashion Communication & Promotion student at NTU exploring all avenues of life and rambling about my findings along the way.
