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5 ways to nail the polka dot trend this season

Polka dots are having a huge moment this season and I am loving it.

Sweater Weather

It is well and truly sweater (or jumper) weather here in the UK. We had an unseasonably mild day last Friday and the clocks went back an hour on Sunday signalling the official end of summer. As the clocks changed, so did the weather. The sun is still shining and it's not raining (yet) but it's definitely a lot colder.

Season Transition: Mustard + Stripes

As mentioned in my previous posts (here and here), my summer staple this year were my striped trousers from Zara. I wore them several times, for so many different occasions. I just couldn't bring myself to stop wearing them when the weather turned a bit colder; so, what do you do when you're not quite ready to stop wearing your summer clothes? Just add a jumper!

Dressed Up: White Off Shoulder Top

Here is the white off shoulder top that I mentioned in my previous post where I was showcasing the same top in pink - yup I loved it that much! Summer is coming to an end in the UK but I'm holding onto those few days of sunshine we have left.

(Off) White Jeans

I met up with a friend in Brick Lane and I wore white jeans for the first time - or for the first time that I can remember, and I didn't get them dirty!

Dressed Down: White Off Shoulder Top

Dressed Up: Pink Off Shoulder Top

Dressed Down: Striped Trousers

Dressed Up: Striped Trousers

Rose Gold Velvet

Cropped Velvet T-Shirt - Zara // Trousers - Topshop // Shoes - ASOS // Necklace - ASOS

I recently bought this lovely velvet top from Zara that is bang on trend this season. I'm really loving velvet and I'm seeing it a lot over social media. I wore this outfit to Stylist Live a couple of weeks ago. This was the first I'd heard of this event and was really excited about it. I had a great time and was fortunate enough to be VIP so was able to really appreciate all they had to offer. Another trend this outfit keeps up with is the pointed flat shoes. These are a recent purchase from ASOS and I thought it would really compliment the top. They are currently on sale and if you click the links under the last picture they'll take you to the items xo

Sun Daze

Cami, Mom Jeans & Ballet Pumps - Topshop // Belt - Primark // Bag - H&M // Sunglasses - 7X

I think it's safe to say that summer is well and truly over here in the UK. Although we are having a few days of pleasant weather, this usually happens in September right before Autumn. I love Autumn, the temperature does decrease but the sun still shines and that makes me happy! I'm definitely going to miss summer, but as I mentioned in my previous post I'll be going on holiday next month so I have a week of beautiful weather to look forward to

This outfit is something I wore for a cheeky Nandos with my family a few Sundays ago. It was nice to feel the sun on my skin after a week of terrible weather. My favourite jeans and my favourite summer staple, the cami, paired with ballet pumps for a casual look xo

Rose Gold Sliders: The Outfit

Top - ASOS ((old) // Skirt - Oasis // Sliders - ASOS // Bag - Zara // Sunglasses - River Island

This is an outfit I put together with the sliders I showed in my previous post. As I mentioned before, I am in love with these sliders! They are so comfortable and look lovely. I paired them with an a-line denim skirt and a simple white top. For the accessories I added these cool reflectors sunglasses from River Island (through ASOS) and small snakeskin bag from Zara. Summer is coming to an end here in the UK, however, I will be going on holiday next month so will be able to hold on to the sunshine for a little longer xo

Photography by Urban Directory (Insta: urban_directory)

ASOS Rose Gold Sliders

I've been wanting a pair of shoes in this style for a while and I've been loving rose gold for a long time, so when I saw these on ASOS I knew I had to buy them. They are honestly one of the most comfortable pair of footwear I have at the moment, and they look so chic. I recently paired them with a pair of blue jeans and a white swing vest to create a classic chic outfit. 100% real leather, they fit true to size and your feet won't slip and slide as you walk. If you're looking for a pair of shoes like this I urge you to give them a try, they also come in black xo

Cold Shoulder

Cami & Jeans - ASOS // Sandals - Office

As I'm sure you're all aware, a hot trend this spring/summer is the Cold Shoulder. Whether it's strapless, one-shoulder or cut out, baring your shoulders is in! In this post I'll be showing a cut-out top that I recently bought from ASOS. I love the simplicity of the top, and the ease in styling it. In this instance I opted for a casual outfit, however, it can just as easily be dressed up into an outfit for a night out.
Although they are not the focus of this post, I am literally in love with the sandals I'm wearing here. I bought them on sale from Office and they are so comfortable. They're a great addition to my summer wardrobe and have already been worn a number of times since buying them a couple of weeks ago xo

New In

These are just a few pieces I've bought over the last couple weeks. I haven't done a lot of shopping this year (shock!), whenever I go out I just play with old pieces to come up with new outfits, like my last outfit post. But these are some things I've seen during the current sales and couldn't not buy.

I'll start with the fashion pieces.

The first thing is this cute light jacket (heavy cardigan?) from H&M. One thing that irks me about season sales, is that the things on sale are usually from the previous season so everything on sale now coming into summer, is from winter.

However, I think this jacket will be perfect for the current spring weather and those chilly summer nights. It was £29.99 but I bought it on sale for £15. I already have a few outfits in mind with this jacket so watch this space!

The next thing I couldn't help but buy were these lovely suede Penelope banana heels from Office. I don't have a pair of banana heeled shoes but I've always found them really interesting.

For those who don't know, banana heels are just slightly curved to give a unique shape to the usual heels. Although I've only worn them around the house, I love them and they seem quite easy to walk in. I can't wait to take them for a spin! I bought them on sale for £25 down from £65.

Next is this absolutely gorgeous smelling perfume Princess by Vera Wang. I recently saw a deal on WOWcher that was selling it for £24 with the RRP being £60 (100ml) so I just couldn't pass it up! I'm someone who loves fragrances and I am always looking for new scents to try. I remember a couple years ago an old friend recommended it to me but I just didn't get round to buying it. I'm really glad I did as it smells amazing! A very feminine scent that will be perfect for the Spring/Summer - personally I think it can be worn any time of year. It is a floral scent with notes of vanilla, golden apricot, mandarin meringue, water lily and dark chocolate.

Lastly, I picked up a few new lip products from KIKO. I love lipstick so I'm actively trying to include more in my collection. One of the tips I've picked up that I found works well for me is the easiest way to wear bold or colourful lipstick is to start with a brown lip pencil.

Precision lip pencil in Chocolate Brown (315) // Smart lipstick in Cherry Red (909) &  Classic Rose (918)

I bought this one on sale for £2.90 (RRP £4.20). I loved how it looked so much that I went back and bought two more! It also looks great with these lipsticks that I bought on sale for £2.50 (RRP £3.90). I love a good nude and once in a while like to shake things up with a red lip. These lipsticks are super silky and smooth-gliding! xo

Birthday 'Fit

Sunglasses; Bag; Boots - ASOS // Jacket; Shirt - H&M // Mom Jeans - Topshop

This post shows an outfit I wore for drinks with some of my friends to celebrate my birthday last week. I wanted to keep it quite casual, but add a lil something seeing as I was the birthday girl. As soon as I added the boots, jacket and minimal gold accessories, I had the perfect outfit!
I know I've been away for a while now, but I'm slowly trying to get back into the swing of blogging. There isn't much of an explanation behind it, I just kinda fell out of it. But I'm back! I will say though that I have taken that pressure off myself where I felt I had to post all the time, or a certain amount. So I might not post for a whole month, then I might post six times the next. The best way for me to do this is to be motivated to blog and to ensure that maximum effort has gone into my posts so I am proud of what I produce xo

3 Ways to Wear Black

I used to love wearing an all black outfit, but ever since I started my part-time job three months ago it's starting to become a drag. The 'uniform' says I have to wear smart, office like clothes that are black (I work in a small boutique in Chelsea, and the walls are completely white so I guess the black is a nice contrast). It wasn't long after I started working there that I began incorporating other colours and textures into my outfits. Therefore, this post is to showcase some of the outfits I've come up with that both bend and keep within the 'all black' rule. I got my inspiration for this post from Daecery at Dae One Style and her three simple tips...

1. Add Prints

Coat & Jumper - H&M // Gingham Treggings - Topshop // Chelsea boots - ASOS // Bag - Zara

2. Add Textures

Top - New Look // Fluffy cardigan - H&M // Jeans & Loafers - Topshop

3. Add a Pop of Colour

Top - H&M // Trousers - ASOS // Loafers - New Look // Lipstick - L'Oréal Paris Color Riche Liya's Pure Red

Apparently I'm allergic to looking at the camera haha xo

Fruity Culottes

Sunglasses - River Island // Crop Top - Topshop // Culottes - Primark // Sandals - Office

Today was quite warm considering the weather we've been having recently, so I decided to make the most of these last few days of summer and take a few snaps. I bought these culottes a few months ago and I've noticed that they have become somewhat of a staple for the season. What I love about culottes is that they provide the practicality of shorts with the look of a midi skirt. Although mine are quite casual, I have seen many tailored culottes perfect for the workplace or a more dressed up look. I paired the culottes with a simple black crop top and one of my many pairs of brown sandals xo

New In: Chelsea Boots

Hello all,

Recently I've developed a look for black heeled boots. Every time I'm out shopping or shopping online, my eyes automatically see them.This pair is the most recent addition to the family, the ASOS Apocalypse Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots. The original price was £55 but I got them on sale for £28 and being 100% leather, I'd say that's a bargain. I love the design of Chelsea boots, such as the classic pull on feature and the stretch panel inserts. As the weather gradually gets cooler I think these would be perfect for the Autumn/Winter season. However, I'm still searching for a pair of black boots with a low heel for days where I don't feel like wearing heeled shoes, for example when running errands xo