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Left: Top: Topshop, Skirt: Miss Selfridge, Dress: Topshop, Skirt: New Look, Necklace: Miss Selfridge

I saw the dress (centre) when I was shopping in Bristol, but they only had it in petite, sadly. I'm not sure if its trying too hard to be pretty, but I think it's really cute. It's a bit more dressy than my usual outfits, I couldn't exactly wear converse with it! But it would be nice to own something a bit more smart for going out in. Usually I sport shorts and converse on nights out, I'm going to try and class it up a bit more come September, maybe even bring out my long forgotten heels.

I like shiny things; hence the embellished crop top and skirt. I'm always hankering after sequin skirts, this one is gorgeous. I really want a plain black crop top, but I like this more dressy alternative. I really don't need another tartan skirt, but its basically autumn now and tartan is a staple! This necklace is just so adorable, very different from my usual jewelry (either very long necklaces, or nothing) and it would add a touch of spring loveliness come winter. 

Bristol: What I bought

From left: 'Paris' Crop Top: Urban Outfitters, Pattern Shorts: River Island, Jumper: RePhysco, Dress: Urban Outfitters

Dress: Urban Outfitters, Tights: Marks and Spencer

I've been visiting my family in Bristol the last few days, hence the lack of blog posts, sorry! Bristol is so much better for shopping than Oxford so we always make an effort to go to Cabot Circus with my aunt and cousin which is always fun. Bristol is the only place (other than London) that I visit regularly with an Urban Outfitters so I picked up this adorable vintage dress. I probably have way too many dresses and now summer's over the weathers not exactly dress appropriate, but that's why tights were invented, right?

I got my hair cut yesterday and its wonky. For my first haircut in three years it's not a good start.

One thing we've not done in Bristol before is go down the Gloucester Road. It's a brilliant strip of vintage clothes and furniture stores, cute cafes and charity shops. The Disneyland red sweater was a great purchase to replace old and battered jumpers, plus it's red! Which I love. I don't wear enough red even though it suits me. I'm really looking forward to wearing it.

Leather jacket: Dorothy Perkins

I've never owned a leather jacket before and I'm not totally sure how much I like it. I can't help feeling really biker in it and I don't know if I like it or not. I think I might just have to bite the bullet and wear it and I'll soon feel comfortable. It's not quite cold enough to start wearing my coat, so I bought this as an in between. I'll take some photos of me in it when I wear it, and let you know how I get on!

Smart casual

Dress: H&M, Belt: unknown, Tights: River Island, Shoes: Topshop

This evening I attending my mum's work leaving do. Having only got back from my three week France trip yesterday I was completely exhausted and all my clothes were dirty. Luckily I had this cute H&M shirt dress at the back of my wardrobe, and although it's way too short for this kind of event I chucked on a pair of thick black tights and went with it. In my move from uni to home I seem to have lost all my belts so I had to root around in my mum's stuff for any black belt, this woven number was the only one she owned. I would have loved to have worn a cute brown one as I was wearing my brown leather bag but alas. 

I've been dressing for mid 30 degree weather so coming back to England was a complete shock to the system. I wanted to show off my (now very faded) tan and ditch the tights but it was far too cold and the dress is far too short, sadly. I have missed wearing my big clompy black boots however, I love how 90's grunge they feel and the heel makes an awesomely satisfying sound on hard wood floors.

I'll be posting some France pictures soon. It was so hot (like 40 degrees some days) that I didn't look all that great most of the time, but hopefully some of my outfit photos came out not looking too bad. It feels lovely to be back on British soil though - I didn't realise how much I loved the quirky British sensibilities like queuing until I was away for so long!

Red Dress

                                         

Dress: Topshop, £38. Shoes: Topshop

This is one of my new Topshop dresses . As it's a bit longer than my usual style I felt a bit silly and over dressed, but its so light and lovely to wear I soon got used to it. 

I  rarely go out bare-legged (ok, never) but it's just so hot at the moment wearing tights would be so silly. I'm also mentally preparing myself for my holiday (on Monday!) so I'm trying to rock bare legs as much as possible. Hopefully by Monday my legs won't be so pasty white - although I have to admit I'm cheating by using Garnier's Summer Body moisturiser. I absolutely love it. It's really gradual and it has just enough fake tan in it to give a touch of colour, without looking like you've got a spray tan. And it doesn't smell- hoorah!

Yes, I'm wearing those Topshop sandals again. I think they're going to become my staple summer shoe. So comfortable and easy to style. I'm packing other shoes for my holiday but I think I'll just be rocking these everyday, dodgy feet tan lines and all. 

Summer Dresses

I've always been a huge lover of the cute summer dress. Although in recent months I've been drawn towards shorts, my love affair with the floaty dress is always a constant. I've just bought two, very different, summer dress from Topshop; they'd both look cute walking around little french towns, or with a glass of wine in hand. The perfect way to spend a summer.

Dress: Topshop, £34

I absolutely adore this dress. It fits perfectly and is just the right length. It's one of those Topshop staples that they make in countless patterns - I have it in a purple and black print too, but it's more for evening. This style looks denim, but the fabric is light and airy, with a slight stretch that ensures its comfy and summer suitable. 

Dress: Topshop, £38 

This is the other recent Topshop purchase. The fabric is slightly rougher and a bit see-through in certain lights, but, for me, this only adds to the summer appeal. It's a bit longer than my usual style, but as it's slightly see-through, the longer the better. I'm just hoping the floral cut-out detail won't leave me with dodgy tan lines! 

Dress: Urban Outfitters

This dress I've had for years - an Urban Outfitters number that's, again, slighty longer than my usual. I love 'grandma's curtain' patterns and it has hidden pockets in the side that are uber cute. I used to wear it all the time, often with jumpers and heavy boots in the winter, but I'm thinking this year it can make it's grand return as the summer dress it is.