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Denim Jacket: Topshop, Top and Skirt: H&M, Shoes: River Island

I keep taking breaks from blogging as I set up my life. Sorry about that, now I'm home I'm going to get back into the swing of it all again - moving around is super stressful. I'm pretty much settled back at home now, all moved out of uni for the very last time which is really sad. Lots of my friends have jobs and seem to be getting on with their lives, so I'm hoping my turn will come soon.

I went and visited a friend who has just started her dream job in London last weekend. She lives literally five minuets from Oxford Street so we basically just shopped the whole time I was there. I picked up this awesome oversized denim jacket in Topshop. I've been after one for a while as I don't really have any jackety things that are summer appropriate.

I threw on this summery outfit to run a few errands today. It was super comfy and the sandals. THE SANDALS. best things ever. I usually hate wearing sandals and just stick to converse in the summer, but these River Island ones are so structured they feel basically like proper shoes. I absolutely love them. 

Also, yes my hair is different. I got an ombre/dip dye/whatever you want to call it. It was a few months ago now, but I'll do a before and after sometime soon. 

roman holiday

Whole outfit: Topshop

I'm headed to Rome in June with my mum and I recently picked up this skirt for my trip. I'm never usually one for long skirts, but in some cases certain churches, and the Vatican, don't let you in if you aren't wearing 'appropriate' clothing. I absolutely love it though, so perhaps in the future I'll be a bit more adventurous and wear this skirt outside of my holiday! The sandals are another holiday purchase, they're Topshop's 'Heartbreakers'. I love them, though I do think everyone under the sun will be wearing them this summer. I think this outfit is cute, but needs a bit of colour or jewelry. Perhaps next time I'll brighten it up with some lipstick. And I definitely need to paint my toenails! 

Bag: Primark

I've been looking for a new handbag for so long. My old Urban Outfitters one fell apart a good few months ago and I've been surviving on tote bags for far too long. I always go for brown leather (well, fake leather) for my bags, I don't know why to be honest, they just always seem to go with everything. I finally picked up this Primark one for £8 the other day. I'm really surprised, I usually avoid Primark, but this bag is pretty great - although I don't see it lasting for very long, but for £8 you can't really complain.

out tonight + topshop lip bullet

Top: Topshop, Skort: Topshop, Shoes: Topshop

Skort: Topshop

I'm off out tonight, and I think this is the outfit I'm going to wear. I've only just realised how Topshop heavy it is! The crop top is very old, but they do still sell it. I washed it in a dubious looking washing machine at a hostel and it's not been the same since - but it works well here. The gingham skort (I think that's the name we'll go for!) is a new purchase from the flagship store in London. I've never liked skorts much, but since putting one on my wishlist, I've been hankering after a pair.

I'm also wearing Topshops Lip Bullet in 'Bewitched', which is another new purchase. I'm not a huge beauty expert, and I very rarely wear lipstick, but this matte pink is really great. It's a very melty and creamy formula, so be careful where you store it.

Lip Bullet in 'Bewitched'

Yes, this is a selfie. 

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 holiday accessories

I'm off on holiday to France for 3 weeks pretty soon, and due to the unrelenting boredom of my university summer break I've bought almost everything I'm going to need.

I'm really into brown leather handbags and I'd been searching high and low to replace my battered and bruised Urban Outfitters one yet to no avail. However, whilst having a clear out of my wardrobe I found this perfect, soft leather bag. It's a brilliant size too. Once belonging to my grandmother I have no idea where it's from or even how old it is - lets just call it vintage!

I find summer shoes so difficult to buy, my feet are pretty much a half size so everything is either too big or too small. Rocking boots in the winter works out fine if they're slightly too big, but summer shoes have a tendency to fall off my heels. I found these pretty black Topshop sandals, again hidden in my wardrobe. I wore them to my Year 13 ball and never since. 

Sandals: Topshop

I'm not normally one to wear (even the tiniest of) heels during the day but they're so comfortable and go with pretty much everything. 

Sunglasses: Topshop, £16

I'm usually an aviator girl, but these were just too adorable. The diamante! The circle shape! They're so over the top for my style that I had to have them. I'm trying to wriggle out of my comfort zone and these disco ball sunglasses were the perfect place to start.