Shifty Sequins.

This creamy sequin number was the basis for my girls night out last night, after umming and awwwing over it on many previous nights out before I finally wore the charity shop find. Everything from the shape to the colour makes this my dreamy dress; muted sequins have been popping up all season and the colour keeps in theme with the under-the-sea pearly trend. The shiftiness kept me weary of too many black accessories as sixties, monochrome dress-up wasn't what us girls were going for, but I find the shape makes the dress much more wearable (given it's completely covered in sequins).

dress H&M via charity shop shoes Jasper Conran via chairty shop earrings Boots rings highstreet sales bag borrowed  New Loook

The only grumble I have is the length, so a trusty body con skirt underneath kept my dignity when I boogied on down, nothing out of the ordinary for H&M lengths though really, there bottoms always seem rather short don't they?
 The night with the gals was lovely, many of giggles. Definitely need more of those before the Summer is out! Hope all you girls our having a wonderful weekend and enjoying all the inspirational olympic tv!
<3

Bootilust.

I know, I know. It's still summer and I should be lusting over the perfect pair of sandals or summer heels, but I'm afraid the autumnal boot collections are making an appearance and it's hard to contain my excitement. Ankle boots are, for me, the best shoe...comfortable, transeasonal and versatile. Luckily for me, AW12 looks like a big one for my old friends, with the western trend sticking around; cuban heels, studs and tassels galore.

studded Office, £70 Zara, £69.99 Kurt Geiger, £120
zipped Kurt Geiger, £150 Office, £80 Oasis, £68
tasselled Asos, £28 Asos, £85 Very.co.uk, £50
unusual Missguided, £14.99 River Island, £85 Zara, £119

The 'unusuals' are ones that I wouldn't normally go for, however there's something about these. For one, the ankle welly boots are just the perfect for this weather, and scream cuteness in the red. Secondly, the River Island JC-esque boots just seem so unique, the aztec print is what sways me yet I just don't get to wear heels enough to make use of this babies. Lastly, the Zara ones. These are way out my footwear comfort zone, BUT these have stolen my style heart haha. 

This list is going to come in handy for the next season, even if some of them are slightly out of my price range I shall use them as inspiration. Any of you guys excited about next season buys?

A Floaty Number.

Okay, so it's about time I showed off some of my finds in Germany, be it only a two...but still, they're so pretty. I managed to tick off two boxes from my mental wish list/ must list; a floaty dress and a big daytime bag. The first is a steal from Zara at only €20, whilst the latter was spotted in the corner of my eye in a German shop called Promod for just  €29.

dress Zara bag Promod belt borrowed sandals a US shop jewellery highstreet sales watch thrift triangular earring Forever21 scarf H&M

These sandals are the only ones that I've really ever liked, and therefore have worn more than they can take I think, although saying that they aren't looking too shabby after four years! I also wore two pairs of earrings today, it's rare for me to even remember that I've had my ears pierced twice haha.

Hope you guys share the love for the floaty dress, it's just so summery!

Peeks of Germany.

Thought I'd do an ickle post of photos taken on my recent trip to Germany to visit my lovely friend Evs, as well as all her friends who are always so welcoming and lovely. Sadly, and quite embarrassingly too, I can not speak much German at all, so always feel like the ignorant tourist who goes over expecting everyone to talk English, thankfully everybody I met was so sweet and spoke in English for me, sometimes even translating too. So thank you so much guys! 

note to self, must learn to travel light

enjoying the sunshine

beach snap

Eva's mum has the prettiest garden

quick outfit snap

girls night + free beer = very good night

flag shot

jellyfish eeek

road trip to Holland's seaside

Cologne cathedral

contents of my carry on

one of the best times to fly is sunset for sure

Of course we managed to do lots of shopping too, so I'll show off my new buys soon! It was a absolute lovely weekend finished off with the road trip to Holland, where the beaches were beautiful, I would never have thought to go here but damn I want to visit again already!

 Danke

Ich Liebe Erdnussbutter.

Hallo! Last night I returned home from five lovely days visiting my friend Eva in Cologne, Germany. We try to see each other at least twice a year, taking it in turns to fly over to one another, and this was perhaps my fourth visit and I love it more each time. After having a few stressful months at work I really felt like a break, and catching up with one of my favourite girls was definitely the right medicine. We managed to cram in so much, a weekend of shopping, relaxing, partying and exploring was just perfect! 

So whilst I've been missing from the blogosphere I managed to take some outfit photos, although I wasn't incredibly good at remembering, and despite taking a huge suitcase full of just clothes I still felt like I was lacking choice...girl problems hey.

top New Look leggings M&S bag Topshop via charity shop jacket Warehouse via bootfair scarf charity shop shoes New Look

vest NewYorker shorts M&S socks Primark boots Zara necklace Dorothy Perkins bag charity shop

top Miss Selfridge skirt M&S belt borrowed cardi Topshop via charity shop coat Dorothy Perkins boots Zara socks Primark bag  The Bridge necklace Fenwicks

I'll catch you up with more of my german escapades next time, for now I'm going to sit and read this 50 shades...see what all the hype about and indulge in too much milka chocolate! It's so damn good, and so cheap in Germany so I stocked up haha, all different flavours, yum.


Tschüß

Pretty White Tee.

It's more simple white tee, however the cut-out shoulders gives it some ooo, in my opinion the most attractive things about a girl are less obvious; shoulders, collar bones, wrists and back to name some. I'd had my eye on the cut-out tops for a while, but never got round to buying one...until yesterday when I went where I shouldn't and browsed the sales (I can't save, it's sooo hard!) and found this simple number in New Look for £4, not too shabby ey. It looked like the last one on the rails, and it is a few sizes bigger than my norm, but I like big and baggy!

tee New Look jeans Topshop Jamies via charity shop belt Forever21 bag charity shop shoes New Look necklace Dorothy Perkins rings Boots and DP watch thrift lipstick M&S in coral

 There's something about a plain white top and blue jeans that makes me feel fresh and healthy..strange but true. It's such a simple outfit, but it's like a clean slate to accessorise how ever I feel like it, there aren't really any boundaries with this clean look outfit.

Does anybody else get what I mean about rocking a plain white tee? 

Ex-Prom Dress.

 You know the 'make-me-feel-better' outfit I wore on my sick day? This is it. An old prom treasure, at the time this seemed like the perfect dress, the only one I just had to have, and although I'm not sure that those feelings still remain, it's still a wonderful pick-me-up girly piece. It was my first ever decent Republic find, and I must say it changed my opinion of the highstreet brand, and nowadays there is always some pretty little thingmy eyes wander to in  store.

dress Republic cardigan Topshop via charity shop necklace Topshop socks Primark shoes a shop in Germany ring Boots nails collection 2000 in dynasty and Barry M silver glitter

The dress was only £25, although my 17 year old self thought that was pricey...I blame my bargain hunting mum haha. But isn't it just such a cute dress? The shape, the print, the heart-shape back.

Stay dandy <3