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When the sun sets baby, on the avenue..

Jumper -Topshop; Leggings - H&M; Necklace - Miss Selfridge; Bangle - H&M; Shoes - Topshop

Ahh okay! So this is my first post with me in it! My photography skills leave a lot to be desired but I had to start somewhere, and I hope that my posts improve in time!

So today I've just got a day at home, and on the TV this morning a weather presenter said 'enjoy the weather!'. Errrrm, it's grey and raining outside?! So clothes reflecting this a little, bit on the wintery side for my liking in the middle of August. But they're so comfy and perfect for a day of staying inside all day!

I bought this Topshop jumper when I was shopping in Meadowhall the other day with my mum (who I think is tempted to buy one too!) It's a fine delicate knit but is so light and comfy and will be perfect for my days in the library in winter (scared to be a 3rd year next year!), where I just want to throw on anything and get out the house as early as possible. I'd probably add a belt if I wanted to smarten it up or wear it under a fitted coat. My leggings are just basic black ones from H&M, they're SO cheap so I stock up regularly, and they fit my short legs nicely instead of 'ruckling' up by the ankles (if you understand my weird terminology!). I put a gold duck necklace with the jumper and a gold bangle to make it a little less boring, and paired with my trusty Topshop Vectras. Literally do not know where I'd be without these shoes, they make a plain outfit look just that little bit cooler!

I don't tend to Photoshop imperfections out of my photographs, so apologies for example for the weird bite scar on my foot! Mosquitoes LOVE me, dreading Spain next month!

Would love to hear any feedback you have, any ideas on what you want me to review or what you'd like to see in my blog. Thanks :)

NEW Purchases!

So, not had the best of times recently, hence slow blog posts etc, and needed to cheer myself up.....so what better than lots of shopping trips (online and high street :)!)

I've wanted something with a dip hem for ages, they seem to be really feminine and flattering and spotted this lovely pleated skirt in Topshop in the sale rail - even better! It's coral coloured with a sort of shimmer and is really floaty which will be fab for my holiday! I'm going to team it with a white loose fitting satin vest and gold jewellery :) 

Also from the Topshop sale I got these 'Jewel Print Shorts' (bottom pair) which have a really cute gem print on them. They're high waisted so really flattering but sadly no belt loop (I love my belts!). Bit scared about wearing them as they are white, but will just have to pile on the fake tan for when I do!

The other shorts pictured are the much blogged about ZARA Pink Tweed Shorts. They have gold zip detailing and are pretty short!! Looking forward to wearing them on a night out though, managed to get these off eBay for a very good price considering they were a big hit in store.

Next I decided on another new skirt from Mango, which was also in the sale! It has a silver metallic snake effect on the front and a plain black jersey back with a full length zip. Metallics have been huge this season and I never really got into the trend, but I think this skirt can be dressed up in a very classy way, with some heels and a soft cream top.

Back to ZARA again, and this lovely cream peplum top with short sleeves. I have so many peplum tops, and most of them are sleeveless, so this was a little break from my normal style without venturing TOO far! It's actually really tight fitting, so maybe not the best for eating out in, but will look great for work or dressed up with some heels :)

And fiiiinally! A little bit of jewellery that I've bought. I'm obsessed with statement rings at the moment, and these two are perfect for setting off some of the items I've written about above. The ring on the left is from Dorothy Perkins, I got it in the sale but I've seen it in other shops for full price, so I don't know if that was an accident or just good luck! Its a sort of amber/caramel coloured stone surrounded by little diamontes and a gold metal shank. The ring on the right is H&M, and is in a lovely turquoise colour with a gold metal shank. It came with another gold ring which I wasn't keen on, but I would have been happy paying the full price just for this ring because it is lovely and will go with so many outfits!

Hopefully when I wear all my outfits I'll be able to post some pictures for you, might have to get mum to do it as we are lacking a full length mirror in our house! I know! I don't know how I'm coping, but when I get back to uni, I will be reunited with my lovely big mirror so posting will be a bit easier! 

Also still debating whether to purchase some Disco Pants or not! I'm so tempted, but scared they'll accentuate my ridiculously short legs! I might give them a try and let you know my opinion!

x

Pastel Peplums

As you can probably tell from the name of my blog, I love pastel colours. So when I was down in London at the AMAZING Westfield Stratford City, I walked past this top in H&M and had to try it, and then of course buy it! It's such a lovely lilac colour, which looks great against all skin tones, and the shape is so pretty. Peplum is my fave style at the moment, in fact, I've just ordered another peplum top from Zara which I shall post about when I receive it!

This top is a thick, good quality material and is perfect for work, day or night, as well as being incredibly flattering and feminine. I LOVE IT SO MUCH! I've seen other bloggers posting about a top from H&M made out of the same material but pastel green and with sleeves, and lovely as it is, I'm glad I got my hands on the lilac one, it's so much more girly in my opinion :)

I also apologise for the poor quality images, I currently have a broken camera and it's not fancy at all, but once it is fixed I hope to be able to post better images for you. These were quick photos I took before work at 7am in the morning!

Missguided Alysa Leopard Print Cat Face Pumps

Ohhhhh my goodness, ever since Charlotte Olympia's cat face slippers came on the scene, I have craved a pair! I am in love with anything catty and when I came across these cute dupes I was so so happy! I looked at the Marc Jacobs mouse slippers and bunny slippers by Le Bunny Bleu but decided that these were my overall favourites from Missguided. They do a black pair and a leopard print pair, and after much deliberation I chose the animal 

prints (I have SO many pairs of black shoes!)

They were delivered so quickly and are really really comfortable. I love Topshop's Vectras and Manney slippers and these are equally as comfortable to wear :) definitely going to be a firm fave in my wardrobe!