Flared Sleeves

Top - Zara; Jeans - Topshop; Shoes - Dorothy Perkins; Necklace - Zara (old); Bag - Dune 

Hi everyone, it's been a while! Back with a little outfit post, pictures are so much easier to take when it's approaching summertime - no avoiding the rain, wind etc. (well, less so than in winter anyway! *we love the British summertime!*)

The 70s trend is really popular at the moment, but flared trousers aren't the best for those of us who have been blessed with teeny short legs, so I've opted for a flared sleeve instead on this beautiful Zara blouse. It also has lace up detail at the side - hitting another trend on the head :). I styled it with blue Topshop jeans, nude heels and a Zara statement necklace. This outfit has become a desk-to-dinner go-to for me, so easy to wear and perfect for those in-between spring and summer evenings :)

Weekly Want No. 8

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Oh dear, so looks like I'm wanting everything I see at the moment! This Missguided dress is perfect for summer and I love the crossover detail. I have a black long sleeved Topshop dress in the same style but this one could be worn in the day or on a night out (versatility is so important!). I'm also loving pastel/cornflower blue at the moment, this bag from Zara is so beautiful (if a little small for me!) and would be amazing for a shopping trip when you don't want to drag your life around with you in your bag. The blue fluffy jumper is from Topshop and will be perfect for layering when autumn arrives (trying not to think about that right now though!). My major lust of the week is this pleated blouse from COS. I saw it in the window of the Westfield London store and fell in love, then saw it was £59, but I still really want it. Let's see how well I'll do to resist! This necklace is from Accessorize and I've kindaaaa already bought it! I love it so much, it's perfect under a blouse collar and is just sooo beautiful! 

I'm moving to London to start a new job in a few weeks so might be treating myself to a few bits from this list soon ;) can't wait for the regular shopping trips down there though, a bit different to my usual Lincoln shops, eeeek!

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Jewels, Cats & Ankle Straps

Blouse - Zara; Jeans - Topshop; Shoes - New Look; Rings - H&M (part of a set); Watch - Ever Ours

This is one of my favourite blouses EVER. I did feature it in a Weekly Want a while ago, and of course, I had to buy it! It's such a lovely silky soft material and has pretty but not in-your-face gold pyramid detailing on the shoulders. I've worn it out for dinner a few times and I think this outfit is perfect for that sort of occasion. The Joni jeans are so comfy on the waist (no need to undo your top button when you've got a bit of a food baby!). I've rolled mine up here so the ankle straps of my New Look shoes are visible. These are very similar to the Zara pair that everyone went crazy for just before Christmas, and they are a little uncomfortable if worn for long periods of time. They wouldn't be my go-to pair for a night out, but for a meal out or event where you don't have to be on your feet all night they're fab. I've just kept my jewellery quite minimal as well, a couple of gold band rings from H&M and my gorgeous cat watch from Ever Ours!