Old Summer

Now I'm home for the Summer many of my evenings are spent down by the river basking in the sun and getting all nostalgic about the yesteryears. Here I'm wearing one of those very generic H&M Summer dresses; super light, super cute, super cheap. I have a fair few of these hanging about, ready for those days where you just want to throw something on without thinking too much about the outfit. Perfect for hot, sunny days lounging about in a park. 

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The old floral garland really got me in the mood for the festivals I'm hitting up this Summer; it really does just make any outfit festival ready. This one is really old, but I'm hoping to spruce it up with a trip to the haberdashery however if you are on the look out for some sweet head wear definitely check out Topshop's variety.

Let's Play Catch Up #3

It is about time I caught you up with a few snaps from the last month or so, from scoffing my faces with delicious food to celebrating with friends, this post is very photo heavy. You have been warned.

really scrummy summer breakfasts / fab lollies are second best to twisters

  berry pop tarts on my fav plate / couldn't resist this Kate Moss Vogue cover

  childhood tea time nostalgia / tulips cheering up the living room

 night out to celebrate first year / pb + oreo = best recommendation ever 

 

 very floral girls night / overdue cup of tea at Nan's

 going a bit crazy in Topshop Oxford Circus / seeing my 21st in with style

 

 Topshop photo booth fun / the cutest plate I ever did see from H&M home

my first ever Topshop lipstick in Macaroon / birthday celebrations

being showered with presents / public display of affection 

  randoms birthday cake / writing some pieces for myfashionshop

so many chocolate goodies / snazzy new shower cap  

Marc Jacobs perfume smells amazing / vintage silver ring from my parents

perfect bath situation / very own shiny new website for portfolio work

packing up and moving out for the Summer / the macaroons at Lauderée are delicious  

 new tiger tee from H&M roar / classic 99er as Summer's finally here

queuing to watch Russell Howard record Good News / thrown together desserts

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Saint Laurent Girl

 The amazing punk-themed MET ball this week got me thinking about Saint Laurent's shock AW13 Paris show again, I adored every second of the catwalk. Not only was it full of attitude and all things grunge, but really spoke out to us 'normal' girls who can't afford a whole designer outfit without having to rob a bank. Hedi Slimane controversially pushed the 90s bar, which we have been seeing on the streets for a few seasons now, onto the catwalks of the fashion capital. The creative director seemed to be promoting our generation of style rather than his collection, quite literally stomping a statement. LOVE IT. It's actually possible to imitate some of the very looks with thrift and highstreet buys, as you can see I've already been having a play with my own wardrobe.

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I'm so, so chuffed with this shirt I found in Paris back in January for only 5 euros! Yes, Saint Laurent gets me all excited about wearing this in the Autumn but I'm looking forward to Summer with this red beauty too. It's quite thick so doubles up as a jacket, will look great with some cut-offs and it really does add some oomph to an all-black outfit like so. I think it's also going to be my festival staple for a few messy weekends too. Shall I stop getting excited about a shirt now? It's a bit strange right.

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