CANDY STRIPES

Seems quite an inappropriate outfit considering the weather? Oh well, all in the name of blogging! 
This little candy stripe crop is from the fabulous Beach Melba, which I received along with my beautiful gingham two-piece, (which you can see me style here).  I definitely think the tank style is the way to go for me, as I find them much easier to wear and the fit is perfect, so for my next Beach Melba pieces, this is the style i'll be going for! 
I did struggle on what to style it with, as I couldn't get a hold of the matching set, but my apparently fashion forward boyfriend reminded me I own these amazing shorts! The yellow in the shorts really compliments the thin yellow stripes of the top, so it works really well. However, this would go just as nicely with some simple denim jeans, which is what i'll be wearing it with after my holiday!
This is very much a holiday outfit for me, and one i'll be taking to Greece with me (eeeep a week today!!), so of course I had to chuck on my sun hat! I find it difficult to find a sun hat I actually like, as most of them are dressed with silly bows and tassels, so this simple floppy one is an absolute godsend. 
My bag is my absolute favourite! I picked it up over Easter in Primark in Oxford Street, and put it back last minute, trying to be 'good' with my money. Of course, as soon as I got home I was filled with regret, and luckily I found it in the Manchester branch! It fits my camera and lense in perfectly, and for £6, who's complaining?!
It seems the weather hasn't cheered up since my last post, so lets hope it does for my next one! I'm really not a fan of trying to pass off goosebumps as an accessory. 

TOP - BEACH MELBA - £7 SHORTS - COW VINTAGE - £14 BAG - PRIMARK - £6 HAT - NEXT - £18 SUNGLASSES - PRIMARK - £3 SHOES - TOPSHOP - £26

THE LILAC-Y BLUES

Original blog post name, right? I'm sorry, my creative side has shied away so it appears! Anyway, notice something different? Yep, I have ombré hair! (For the millionth time). I always seem to want to revert back to my lighter ends during the warmer months and have done for the past three years!
So, the outfit! A month or so ago, I placed a rather hefty order on Missguided which included two of their pretty pastel bralets. I'm actually surprised one of them has only just featured on my blog considering how much I love them! I love this style of top, however I feel it suits those with less of a chest as I look like a 'porn star', (choice of words, courtesy of my mother). Also, I really should have sized up as the 'cups' just aren't covering my chest enough, as you can tell. Nonetheless, I love this top and I want more, especially the neon palm print one! 
This skirt is another past order of mine that hasn't seen blogging daylight yet! I ordered three colours in this little number as the price was just irresistible.. for a weak gal anyway.  It's a lovely, thick scuba material, which is my favourite to wear at the moment. The skirt is from my beloved Boohoo, and they stock 5 or 6 colours I believe! 
My earrings compliment the skirt so nicely. I bought these when ASOS had their 20% offer on and I completely forgot I had this gorgeous skirt to pair it with! To date, they're possibly my favourite statement earrings I own as they feel so expensive, (and look it too!).
My coat is of course my Missguided favourite, and my shoes are the shoes that never leave my feet at the moment! A perfect pair of white Birkenstock dupes from Topshop. They're literally the most comfy shoes I have ever worn, and go with practically anything.  And finally, my hat! My hat is my faaaaavourite piece in this whole outfit. Since wearing my black fedora to death, I decided on picking up a floppy hat in a summery colour, and what better colour than lilac, ey? And for £15, it would be rude not to!

 TOP - MISSGUIDED - £9.99

SKIRT - BOOHOO - £12

HAT - ASOS - £15

EARRINGS - ALDO VIA ASOS - £12

SHOES - TOPSHOP - £26

A POP OF PAISLEY

During todays shoot, I willingly put myself through unbelievable torture. I posed with a swarm of gnats. Yep, all for you guys! Okay, so I didn't choose out of all locations to get snuggly with the bugs, but they just so happened to be in the one spot I wanted to be in!
Anyway, clothes! I've had these trousers for a little while now, and I love them to death. They're my perfect summery trousers. There's so many pretty colours within the pattern, so there's surprisingly a lot that would go with them, but I chose good ol' black.  I'm off on holiday very soon, and I love floaty crop tops as I can't STAND fitted clothes in sticky heat, so I placed an order on ASOS and here we are! I know black isn't your 'typical' holiday colour, and it's certainly not my first port of call when out in the sun, but I couldn't resist this one. It's so cool! I'm by no means 'cool', but this makes me feel so edgy and... 'cool'. I've seen quite a few similar to these, but none of them quite cut the mustard for me compared to this one. All of the trimmings are ripped/frayed, (in a good way!), and it looks super beachy.
Is there any other shoes that would go with this outfit? Probably, but how cute do my 'Birkenstock' dupes look with this?! I bought these in, wait for it... NEXT! Yep, the place your elders shop, stock the most on-trend affordable shoes. (The sales advisor in me is showing!). For £20, who needs Birkenstocks?

TOP - ASOS - £8 TROUSERS - MISSGUIDED - £21.99 SHOES - NEXT - £20 SUNGLASSES - PRIMARK - £3 NECKLACE - ASOS - AROUND £15