Crop circles

Before we start, I just have to tell you this post has nothing to do with crop circles. I'm wearing a crop top but that's as far as it goes really.

It's so muggy here in London at the moment so I've been getting my legs out most days; I can't believe how far I've come. I never, ever used to get them out as I was so self conscious of them but as long as I'm wearing a midi length I honestly don't give it a second thought. I really urge you to get them out if you have previously kept them under wraps. I know I've spoken about this a few times here on the blog but it's something I feel really strongly about. When it's hot out and everyone else is flashing the flesh, why can't you join them?

I bought this skirt from Primark a few weeks back so hopefully if you can get to a store you'll spot one if you've taken a liking to it. It's a size 20 but it doesn't have an elasticated waist so keep that in mind.
I've worn this crop top in a previous blog post (here) and I really love them. It's from Forever21+ and they are dirt cheap. I like that they don't ride up so you know you won't accidentally flash the underneath of your boobies at people! The print is so bright and in your face I wanted to pair it with a black basic top but I couldn't resist wearing my new tassel necklace from New Look to jazz it up. The bag is such a lovely colour and I think chartreuse and fuchsia pink is one of my fave colour combinations! I bought it from H&M a few months back after spotting it in a store in Amsterdam. I'm wearing even more colour on my face, this Depraved lipstick from Makeup Revolution is so good. I posted about it previously (here) and I still need to get to the shop to buy some more shades as for £1 they are such good value for money!

Last but not least, you may have noticed I have a love for white shoes and I've been living in those white high heeled plimsolls... well I went and bought these black ones as they are now in the sale and are dead comfy. They are only £18 now reduced from £38 which is such a bargain.

I adore this lipstick! It's called Depraved by Makeup Revolution

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A forgotten gem

This dress is one of those slinky jobbies that slips off the hanger and falls down the back of your wardrobe and you forget about it for a billion years. I spotted it hiding at the back and thought I'd give it an airing for a day out with my bestie, Bobbi.

It's a really old ASOS Curve shirt dress and I've been meaning to alter the sleeves on it ever since I got it but after it went into hiding I forgot about the odd length of them. I still want to get them taken up as I find them a little too long but I bloody love this dress.

My necklace is also an old purchase from H&M but I spotted one in my local store today so you might still find the odd one hanging around. The cream bag, that you can hardly see is from Primark.

Yup, I'm wearing the shoes... again.

Sadly this ASOS Curve Shirt dress is a few years old now

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Cut the crap and wear a thin strap.

I used to hate getting my arms out in summer. I felt like they looked vile and everyone would stop and stare at me. I spent years trying to hide them in sleeves, never letting my arm pits see the light of day.
As I have gotten older I've come to realise the world won't ground to a halt if I show them; when summer now comes around I get them out, let the sun turn my skin golden brown and I free those pits!

This Primark dress is the sort of dress I might have shied away from a few years a go. I spotted it on the rails and remembered my favourite dress from last year and it is pretty much the same shape. It has tiny straps and they are also detachable but I bloody love it. The print is beautiful and I like that it's really long, it goes well below my knees. The back has a stretchy panel which is stripy like the straps are and I like that it's cotton, this means it's nice and cool when it's really hot out there. Check this beautiful ASOS Curve dress out, it's a different colour but means you can create this look if you aren't able to get yourself to a Primark.

I went home to Devon for a few days and the weather was so beautiful! I am so glad I packed this beauty. I wore it with my new sandals from Simply Be (which are for wide feet and very comfy) a clear perspex necklace from Topshop, my leopard print bangle which my friend bought me years a go and I slicked on my new lippy which is from Makeup Store and is called Crimson Matt.

Try it girls, if you don't like it and it makes you feel uncomfortable then at least you know you gave it a shot. I promise you this though, if you get over this hurdle the choices you have in dresses will increase for you. There are some really cute strappy dresses out there this summer... give them a go girls.

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I'll take you to the candy shop

Super sweet and sickly today! I was told I looked good enough to eat earlier... shame it was by a heinous old man.

After my mad trip to London/Amsterdam last week I had to go into my local city to get a new phone. This was because I decided to break my old one by throwing it on a stone floor in a coffee shop in Amsterdam! After sorting my new phone I decided to do a bit of window shopping. This window shopping ended up with me spending money. I have no will power.

Most of today's outfit is new and when I put the skirt and the jumper together at home, I was really happy to see they went so well together. You might have spotted the bag and the necklace in my previous post and I'm loving these two new additions to my accessories collection. The rings are old ones from last year and the heels are also from last year but I love how the pink and the flash of orange on the sole goes with the rest of the colours.

Really enjoying this whole ensemble actually. *pats self on the back*. Did you spot my nails as well? I did them last night with every intention of matching them to today's outfit. Crazy, right?

Jumper - Topshop similar here
Skirt - Primark
Necklace - H&M
Bag - H&M
Heels - old Mary Portas for Clarks
Rings - old Primark & Accessorize 

Digging candy shades this spring or are you steering clear of them?

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Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do. I'm half crazy all for the love of you.

A recent ferret in Primark lead me to this wonderful cropped T-shirt. Look at the lovely daisy print, isn't it lovely!?

A short post for you today as I am meant to be doing Christmassy crap with my Mum, like putting the tree up (finally) and drinking half a bottle of Bailseys with her.

So, as I said up there, I got my top from Primark and it's a cropped style, with a boxy feel to it. A nice thick fabric which kind of feels like that scuba material... well actually it doesn't really but it's closer to that than just your average jersey tee.

The jacket is my bargain buy from Tesco. I bought it in the sale for £15 but it's still online now but sadly it only goes up to a UK size 20. You can see it here. There are plenty of leather look jackets in stores like Simplybe and Evans if you need a larger size though.

I bought this maxi skirt from Simplybe back in the summer and I wore it sooo much on holiday. This is its first outing since it has turned all wet and cold out there. I never think to wear maxis in the winter as I associate them with summer days but with leggings and a chunky boot I think it looks ok actually.

The boots, oh the boots. I've lusted (hate that word) over them for ages and finally bought them when I was in my local(ish) River Island. They were £35 and I think that is such a good price. My other cut out boots from Office we like £85 or something! I also tried the same boots on but in white leather...geez they were nice. I will definitely save up and buy them. They will look great in the spring with acid washed denim and pastels. I'm really looking forward to SS14 fashion... it looks to be a great season.

My earrings match the tee ever so well don't you think? I bought them for £2 and I can't for the life of me remember where I got them from! I want to say Dorothy Perkins but I really can't remember!

Right, I'm off. Wow this wasn't really a short post was it? What are you up to this weekend guys?

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