Mustard maxi

Bring back the sun so I can wear my fave summer maxi skirt!

Vest top: Topshop (old)

Maxi skirt: Primark (£12)

Bag: Topshop (old)

Chanel style boucle jackets

Out with the ill fitting blazers, and in with the cropped and tailored boucle jackets. Years on the original offerings from Coco Chanel are scarce and only available in the vintage variety but if like me you'll settle for high street there are plenty of styles to chose from...

Lipsy for Next, £50

A classic black and white checkered style. I love this Lipsy piece and you may have seen it worn by a handful of celebrities.

Mango, £69.99

A biker style with the option of matching tweed shorts.

Mango, £69.99

  This pale yellow is perfect for a S/S look, finished off with a frayed trimming.

Asos, £60

 Pretty in pink with a patterned finish.

Heeled strap sandals

Asos, £25

Colour blocking is still in.

Mango, £74.99

 The silver offering of Mango's fetish sandals.

Zara, £39.99

My personal fave of the bunch. Love the chunky metallic heel.

Ankle strapped sandals are huge. Whether with a chunky or stiletto heel they scream summer chic.

Summer Glam

Hat: H and M, £8

Beach dress: Primark (old)

Sandals: Asos, £18

Bag: H and M, £10

 

 

 

 

An oversized hat and sunnies are the perfect way to complete the summer glam look. If anyone dares to call you vain just explain the functionalities......! This H and M hat was actually the perfect weapon against the sun when trying to read my book on hol. In terms of sunglasses, I am currently a fan of the cat's eyes trend and have a post with some ideas: Cat's eyes post.

High street stalk: Jackets

My online shopping has recently taken a back seat as I have been saving for various holidays but a few pieces have caught my eye:

H and M: £29.99

I love this mock suede biker jacket in camel. I am so fussy when it comes to bikers and have lost count of the amount of times I have purchased one I thought was perfect, only to return it the next day. Picturing this over a little dress at a festival with ankle boots.

H and M: £29.99

Another offering from H and M that I am slightly obsessing over. I love cropped jackets at the moment, they are very versatile in that they complete the smart/casual look perfectly with jeans and wedges or can be worn with tapered trousers for work.

Topshop: £48

The army/combat look is huge at the moment. I don't think the above picture does this jacket justice but I have tried it on in store and it looks gorge. It is lightweight enough that it can be worn in summer and I love khaki at the moment. I have a fur trim parka that I purchased from a vintage shop last year so I am pleased to see some additions on the high street this year!

Back to Marni for H & M

Top: Marni for H & M, £20

Red blazer: Next, £50

Skinny Jeans: Topshop, £38

Heeled Boots: Missguided, £25

Bold prints are in for SS12 and..following on from my last post..whilst I was too late to purchase the Marni pyjama shirt, luckily I did manage to get the sleeveless alternative....

I love the silk feel of the top and the bold black V neck against the pattern. It has given me some outfit inspiration for the 'clashing prints' trend.

Finally....the perfect Pyjama Shirt!

It just so happens that my workplace is round the corner from a shopping centre and woefully, I have to pass a H and M, Topshop and Next to get to the train station. As you can imagine this can be lethal when trying to save money but on the plus side I have the chance to regularly update my wardrobe! Here is one of my favourite summer purchases so far....

Pyjama style shirt; H and M £29.99

I LOVE the pyjama fashion that is in for this season. The silky shirts and shorts that are around are not only elegant but loose fitting and so comfortable! When the Marni for H and M collection came out in March of this year, there was a beautiful pyjama style shirt and shorts set that I was itching to get my hands on but sadly I was left disappointed after the range sold out in a matter of hours. If you don't know what I am talking about see for yourself: Marni pyjama set.

Strolling into H and M on Friday, hidden away on a crowded rail I came across this copy-cat light pink shirt with gold trimming. I fell in love with it and after promising myself I wouldn't buy anymore summer clothes...it was mine! I had been looking around for a shirt like this for a while and although I resisted the matching shorts the shirt is part of a set.

I don't think the above picture does it justice so here is how I wore it over the weekend.....

Shorts: Topshop, £30

                      Shoes: New Look, £30

                      Necklace: H and M, £8