Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Sunday, 14 July 2013

Summer 2013 Lookbook

Ooooh how lovely is this sun! It honestly gives me a teeny bit of hope that I may actually tan this summer. Anyhoo I just wanted to show you guys what I've been loving/will be wearing in this gorgeous weather so I've put together a little lookbook. This is a mixture of older pieces and things I've picked up over the last couple of weeks (mostly from Primark, I'm loving their Summer stuff this year!). Hope you like!


Colour Clash Maxi

I am totally in love with these maxis, I have a black one from last year (from a boutique I can't remember the name of) and found them so comfy and easy to wear. I also bought this in a coral colour, they look great in the summer with sandals or in the Autumn with a leather jacket and converse. I know I've always said I HATED the neon trend but this Summer seems to have converted me, but accessories only. I still can't seem to break my non-neon mental barrier. 


Cornflower Maxi - Primark £8
Jelly Shoes - Primark £4
Neon Satchel - Primark £9


Pretty in Mint



I think mints just one of those colours everybody can work. It instantly adds a hint of girly to anything and this Summer I can't get enough of it! This dress is super flattering and makes me feel gorgeous because even though it is short it stops at a flattering place on my bigger thighs and nips in at the waist. Plus the floaty fabric skims my tum and hips to create the optical illusion of less me. Flatforms are my new thing! They are the revolution I have been waiting for! I hate wearing just flats, I'm more of a sandals or boots girl (weather depending) and the odd pair of ballet flats I wear are for jeans only. I feel like I need something to elongate my little legs a bit more without the unbearable foot pain. In come these babies! SO glad I let my mum talk me into getting these.


Chiffon Dress - Primark £17
Flatforms - Topshop £42


Aztec Blur



I think this dress is my find of the season. I love the colours and the looser fit. The fabric also feels really nice for how little I paid for it and I love how versatile it is. BIG THUMBS UP. This necklace called to me, I could hear it whispering 'Emma...buy me...I'm so pretty' so it's not my fault. Blame the necklace. For Primark £10 is very pricey for a piece of jewellery but I do think it looks a lot more expensive than it was and it just adds something to the outfit.  


Printed Dress - Primark £13
Navy Ankle Socks - Primark £1.50
Flatforms - Topshop £42
Statement Necklace - Primark Limited Edition £10


Alright in White



I've had this dress for a couple of months, I actually took it travelling with me and wore it to death. Really flattering over my rounder parts and I'm not really a fan of getting my cleavage out so the high neck is perfecto. This necklace was a birthday present from an auntie aaaaages ago but every summer it pops back out to play. The colours are just so pretty and sparkly I always find an outfit to put it with. These wedges were from Matalan last Summer but are so comfy and don't hurt my feet nearly as much as most heels do. I can't remember the price but I have a feeling it was around the £15 mark? I know it was silly cheap and they do look and feel a lot more expensive than they are. I will continue to wear these until they literally disintegrate.


White Skater Dress - Primark £13
Tan Wedges - Matalan 
Statement Necklace - Oasis

Yes I am a dress girl in the Summer, I don't really wear shorts other than over my bikinis (and I don't want to terrify you all with a picture of that now do I). Hope you liked my little photoshoot! 

What are your favourite looks this summer?

Loves xxx

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Holiday Wishlist

Oooo happy summer blog lovelies! In celebration of the sunshine, I've put together a little wishlist for my holidays. Hope you like!



1. Bubblegum Bandeau Bikini - Topshop £21 
I'm in love with the colour of this, would look stunning with a tan! 

2. Mint Cami -  Topshop £18
Because we all love a bit of mint

3. Grey Strappy Maxi Dress - Topshop £18
These are so comfy! I love the soft colour, would look great with some colour pop accessories.

4. Rhianna Green Tie Dye Shorts - Rhianna for River Island £35
Tie dye just is summer to me, and the high waist would be super flattering over my bigger hips.

5. Houla Fine Stud Sandals - Topshop £28
Gladiators + studs = happy Emma


So I've gone a bit Topshop mad but who cares!

What are your Summer pieces?

Loves xxx

Friday, 29 March 2013

Holiday Boots Haul

So as anyone who follows me on Twitter knows, I am going to Europe for a month this Summer!! I leave in around 8 weeks and as I am going to be insaaanely busy in uni leading up until then, I have started to pick a few bits a pieces up in preparation for backpacking. Armed with my £20 Christmas voucher, off I merrily skipped to Boots to get a few essentials. I am travelling on the plane so I can literally take mini versions due to our 100ml restrictions but me and my friend have said we'll pick proper things up at the other end.

Let's get started! (Don't we all love 3 for 2 offers)



From the left:

Original Source Lemon and Tea Tree Shower Gel - so so yummy and refreshing to combat how gross I am guaranteed to smell.

Sure Crystal Deodorant - I will need a much bigger one.

Toni and Guy Salt Spray - the only hair product I am allowing myself, fortunately I have naturally wavy hair so this just gives it a bit of oomph

Batiste Cherry Dry Shampoo - smells delish and works a treat for my greaseball hair

Toni and Guy Conditioner - the sun drys my hair out so much so I need something really nourishing

Toni and Guy Shampoo - essential

Hand Sanitiser - so a germ freak staying in hostels? Yeh such a good idea....

I also picked up a couple of bits I needed in general.



Revlon Lip Butter in 'Tutti Fruitti' I caved and added yet another lip product to my vast collection, pretty spring colour. I think I will do a separate review for this one because it's just so lovely so keep an eye out!

Garnier BB Cream in 'Light'. I have now tried 3 BB creams and I haven't liked any of these but so far, I have LOVED this one. It smells lovely, nice creamy moisturising texture without being too slimy and heavy and a nice even coverage. Great for during the day with a bit of powder over the top. Winner.

Loves xxx