Best Summer Shorts Ever!

 So yesterday was spent in sunny London with some friends catching the rays in Hyde Park then going to see Russell Howard record Good News (tiny celebrity crush hello). It was such a glorious day and a great opportunity to wear this perfect height of Summer outfit.

The shorts are from Forever21, the more I wear them the more I fall in love with them. They are quite literally the best summer shorts I've ever owned; easy-to-wear, beautiful print and just soo happy! Does that make sense? Do you have pieces in your wardrobe that scream happy too...or am I just crazy?

top Topshop shorts Forever21 jacket Zara boots New Look bag Mango sunglasses Raybans watch Casio at Urban Outfitters ring vintage

 Forever 21 do an amazing choice of shorts, and even if you can't find these you're bound to fall head over heels for the others they have in store. These beauties were around £14 and I bought them mid-April so you may still be able to snap them up. 

I couldn't resist showing off a naughty purchase from New Look too. Despite these cut-out boots being ONLY £25 I really shouldn't have bought them with my lack of money at the moment, but I honestly couldn't help it. They are just so pretty and current. A post devoted just to the boots may have to happen, as I'm crazy about them.

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Toppers Birthday

So last weekend I celebrated my momentous 21st, and it was was blooming brilliant. I spent it with everybody that I love and adore, whilst being completely spoilt rotten...I was indeed a very happy, very lucky lady. I thought I'd show you my day outfit as things got a little chaotic and I didn't have time to snap any other outfits, apologies! 

dress Topshop jacket Zara boots Forever21 socks Primark sunglasses Raybans

This Topshop dress is gorgeous, and after trying on about 10 different outfits in the flagship store this was my top pick. Not only was it such a reasonable price of £32, but it's so damn comfy. I feel that I could throw this on during the Summer and be set to go, not much else is needed. Plus it's ticking the big monochrome trend, whilst having a slight resemblance to Prada flowers. It also will be seasonally versatile, looking just as cute with some thick tights and boots layered up in the winter. I predict this dress to be a big seller for Topshop this season, as I've already seen some bloggers snapping it up...and bloggers know best right!?

I will blog a rather large catch-up which will include snippets of my birthday later in the week, so keep chooooned.

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Polka Dots Never Fade

So the polka dot t-shirt is coming in very useful as it goes with practically any bottoms, the main culprits being the trusty Jonis from Topshop. However, with it being such a beautiful day on Friday I couldn't resist getting these hot pink, relaxed shorts out from River Island; finally starting to brave the world bare-legged again eek. The transition is always hard, never knowing when the perfect (and socially acceptable) time is to kick off the full blown Summer wardrobe, but with all this sunshine I took a risk.

tee Forever21 jacket Zara shorts River Island via charity shop bag Mango sunglasses Forever21 boots Forever21 socks Primark watch Urban Outfitters

 I bought the shorts in a charity shop last Summer and thought they may be a bit of a one hit wonder bargain, but with the sports luxe trend still sizzling on, and comfort being a key this season I'm happy to whip them back out. My chuffness continues regarding my recent haul, with this Forever21 tee proving to be great addition to my staples. Not only does it coincide with the Pop Art trend buzzing around thanks to Lichtenstein and co., but in my opinion polka dots never fall from fashion; there's always a hint of the quirky print in each seasons collections. So here's hoping this is something I can also pull out time and time again.

Hope you're enjoying the long May weekend, I'm trying to take advantage of these blue skies as much as possible.
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This Term's Newbies

So only two weeks into this term of university and there is a substantial dent in my bank balance, these little beauties helped me make it.

Clockwise from the top tanned handbag Mango floral shorts Forever21 floral top Topshop via charity shop digital print tshirt Forever21 polka dot tshirt Forever21 printed skirt New Look via charity shop

I'm so happy with these new additions to my wardrobe as it desperately needed freshening up, just in time for some sunshine. Amongst this mini haul there are definitely some favourites emerging.

At number one is the tanned leather bag from Mango; it was a bargain in their mid-season sale at only £22.99. When it comes to picking a bag I always tend to go for neutral shades (the yellow Céline luggage bag being a dreamy exception) as then it will carry me through season to season effortlessly, and this Mango find feels as if it will do just that. Sturdy, spacious and sophisticated it will be hard to pry this away from my arm for a while.

Close behind is the very simple polka dot find from Forever21. As we all know the t-shirt trend is as strong as ever with every high street store selling their own plain versions for what some could consider a wee bit too much. However, for only £7.25 I couldn't walk away from this cute, quirky tee that could possibly become a Summer staple. It just brings a little bit of happiness to plain old jeans or denim cut-offs, don't you think?

Yet to be worn but still tugging at my heart are the little shorts also from Forever21, they are just too pretty. The print is a little Erdem-esque, blurry floral colours screaming Spring/Summer whilst the monochrome waistband keeps structure so it's not too much. In my head I'm partying into the sunset with these babies on, and I can not wait ha.

Which our your favourite picks of my mini haul?

Let's Play Catch Up #2

 It's about time for another catch up right? So here goes. February has been a crazy good month so far; day trips, surprises and good times galore. I've spent so much time in London recently, visiting exhibitions, interning for LFW whist catching up with some of my girlies and I've adored every minute of it. My heart is pretty much screaming to live in the city, every time I fall a little bit more in love with the whole lifestyle. One day.

And the plaid obsession continues, this shirt is so warm though.

Perfect Saturday morning baking lemon cupcakes (they were pretty darn tasty)

Uni night out to see Professor Green <3

Peach Fanta! I jumped up and down in the supermarket aisle when I saw this, no shame.

Nail varnish vending machine at LFWkend, best invention?

*BARGAIN OF THE WEEK* Chelsea boots for £4 in a local charity shop. So proud haha.

Naughty train snack. Original glazed is the only way with Krispy Kremes.

Fallen in love with this cutie of a ring from myflashtrash.com

This week's reading including the Marie Claire runway edit, the new season's Bible basically!

Found myself lingering over at the Noctis Magazine blog in my fav outfit from LFW.

Healthy eating attempt #63747, blueberries are so scrummy.

Visited Juergen Teller's Woo! exhibition at the ICA, not quite what I expected although the collage pasted walls were pretty cool.

London looking a beaut in the glorious weather. Must. Move. Here. ASAP.

Cheeky Forever21 purchases, their jewellery section is treasure heaven. 

Getting my work out on, Summer body mission is progress.

These cakes remind me of afternoon tea at my Nana's. 

The best biscuit out there? I think so.

Somerset House is such a beautiful building.

My postcard wall is filling up nicely.

Just love this collage trend page in  Marie Claire. I'm ready for Spring time now please?

Late night Monopoly sending me a little crazy, like my new friends? 

Hope you are all dandy lovelies! Have a great week, and I'll try getting an outfit post up asap.

Hand-Me-Downs

A few months ago my dear Nan had a clear out and sweetly thought of me in the process, putting aside a huge pile of clothes to rummage through. I was delighted by the vintage pieces, a fleecy white peacoat from her teenage years, a knitted green pullover my great-gran made for my dad when he was a young boy and a few belt buckles from my Grandad's time in the royal marines. Sentimental treasures that I can pull into my own personal style, and give a new lease of life to, something my Nan was so very happy about. My favourite hand-me-down of all has to be these plaid trousers, I couldn't wait to style these babies up as I've been crushing over anything plaid recently. Despite the short length (hence the awkward turn ups) they fit perfectly around my waist, just snug enough with a high waist keeping me tucked in. 

t-shirt New Look jumper boutique trousers Nan's vintage coat Debenhams scarf charity shop boots Forever21 bag The Bridge Company via charity shop necklace New Look

It's not often that I wear trousers, they're just not as appealing as others bottoms out there so surprised myself with my bold fashion bravery haha. This may actually be the start of a trouser love affair. What do you think of my vintage hand-me-downs? Have you fallen for the plaid/ heritage trend?