Fringed Summer Tops

I really adore fringed garments at the moment, so I thought I'd share my two new purchases with you guys!

This fringed top is ideal for layering up a plain white top. It fits perfectly and has a unique floral pattern to any other floral pieces.  This top is better for a casual day look as opposed to a going out look, so would be ideal for festivals.

I fell head over heels for this pair of denim shorts after noticing the little pom pom trim! In terms of styling it, I decided that this top would look best teamed with these shorts, making it it more of a boho chic ensemble. I also felt that my new white leather sandals embellished with gold metal would polish the look off nicely.   

Fringed Top - H&M

Crop Top (Underneath) - Miss Selfridge

Shorts - Miss Selfridge

Sandals - River Island

Bracelet - Pandora

This top is slightly different from the previous one. It's a lot thicker, so it's unlikely that you'd need to wear it with a little top underneath. Also, the fringing is a lot more structured this time, making it more appropriate for an evening outfit rather than a casual daytime one. It's also off-shoulder, making it perfect for sunny weather (woop woop!)

To add a sprinkle of girlyness, I decided to pair it with my pink high-waisted denim shorts, which I've had for a few years now (and still fit like a dream!) However, it would also go great with a pair of floral harem pants if the weather's not warm enough.

Top - Topshop

Shorts - (Old) Topshop

Shoes - Converse

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Powder Scarf

Although it's supposed to be summer (wishful thinking!), the weather here in the UK just doesn't seem to agree. It sounds mad to be wearing a scarf, but this isn't your normal winter, woolly scarf, oh no.

Powder Scarves UK currently have a large collection of spring scarves. I received the "Capri" scarf which is a mixture of pink and yellow tones. This isn't just your average scarf though, as it's unique texture is ruffled with fringed detail at the bottom.

Now you may be thinking that a scarf at this time of year sounds rather odd, but this isn't as thick as a winter scarf, meaning that it's perfect for when we're greeted by some cold weather. 

Styling wise, I personally feel that it would be best to let the scarf do all of the talking, so keep the outfit simple. Paired with a baby pink jacket and white jeans would make for a cute and girly statement, whilst teamed with a beige jacket and black jeans would make for a more chic ensemble.

Scarf -  c/o* Powder Scarves UK, £20.00

*Courtesy of and gifted by the company

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I'd also like to apologise for my lack of posting last month! I had a lot of exams during May, but now that exam season is drawing to a close I'm hoping to get some summer themed blog posts up!

American Apparel Lips Crop Top

I'd been meaning to purchase this crop top for a while, and just last week I finally managed to get my hands on it!

The thing that made me fall in love with this top in the first place is the pattern. I love quirky pieces, and this top is no exception. It's quite rare to find a pattern like this on the high street at the moment, which is why I adore this piece so much! 

Also, the cranberry coloured lips match perfectly with the extremely faint pink (It may look white, but it's actually a very pale pink!) colour. This top will definitely fit in my girly (surprise surprise!) wardrobe.

This was also my first ever purchase from American Apparel. Overall, I'm not disappointed. The quality of this top is perfect, so it was worth every single penny.

Here, I've teamed it with my white Joni jeans, as I feel that the pale tones compliment each other. This would be perfect for spring and summer, but if the weather starts to (with a bit of luck) heat up, then it would also look great with a pair of pink denim shorts and a fringed waistcoat to add a touch of boho chic.

Top - American Apparel

Joni Jeans - Topshop

Lipstick - Maybelline ColorSensational in 910 Shocking Coral

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Miss Selfridge Mini Lookbook

I'm loving the new pieces at Miss Selfridge at the moment, as the colours and patterns make me feel like I'm adding a burst of spring to my wardrobe. 

I suddenly realised that I'd bought quite a few items from there recently, so I thought that it would be a great idea to share them with you guys in the form of a mini lookbook! 

I bought this monochrome skirt for a good friend of mine's birthday meal; and boy does it fit like a dream! Usually when it comes to skirts they're either too big on the waist for me or they stick out too much on the hemline, but I didn't have either of those problems with this skirt. 

Another amazing thing about this skirt is that it can be worn formally or casually. Here, I've paired it with an old River Island blouse, tights and white Converse to make it girly (like me!) yet laid-back at the same time. However, if you wanted to dress it up you could team it with a lace top and heeled sandals. 

Top - River Island

Skirt - Miss Selfridge

Shoes - Converse

Charm Bracelet - Links Of London

I fell in love with this peach chiffon blouse as soon as I saw it!

What I first noticed was the beautiful lace detailing on the neckline, which continues to trail down the top. The detailing stands out without being over the top, giving it an effortlessly chic look.

This top's also very versatile as it can be worn as an everyday item (I've worn this to college before) or as part of a "going out" look. Here, I've paired this top with my black Joni jeans to make it casual, but also with a pair of statement earrings to glam the ensemble up a bit more. When going out, this top would look perfect with a white pencil skirt and peach/nude heels.

Top - Miss Selfridge

Joni Jeans - Topshop

Earrings c/o - Rara De Barr

Off-shoulder tops are a new found love of mine and this one is definitely one of my favourites!

It's perfect for the summer as the sleeves are quite short, but it's also perfect for spring because the material is quite thick, so what's not to love?

The fact that it fits really well was also one of the main reasons that I fell in love with this top. I find it so hard to find tops that aren't too baggy or big in places, but luckily with this top I didn't have that worry.

It's also a beautiful colour. It's a peachy-pink shade (the same as my prom dress!), making it a perfect addition to my constantly expanding wardrobe. 

To keep the tones light, I decided to team it with my brand new white Joni jeans (which also fit really well too!), pearl earrings and silver heart necklace. However, when I visit Ibiza in the summer I might team it with a pair of high-waisted denim shorts and sandals. 

Top - Miss Selfridge

Joni Jeans - Topshop

Necklace - Tiffany & Co.

Blakely Clothing Tops

Blakely Clothing kindly gave me two tops to promote, so I figured why not feature them on my blog?

The first top that I received was "The Bayliner". I really love the nautical theme of this top! I've never worn any nautical themed clothing before, so it was nice to have a change and shake things up. The contrast of it being cropped but having long sleeves makes it ideal for spring, as it can be worn on both cold and warm days, making it perfect for unpredictable weather.

Another thing that makes this top stand out from the crowd is the little red anchor sewn in the corner. As well as being a cute touch, it also further reinforces the nautical theme.

This top is also ideal if you want a casual look. I decided to team this top up with a classic pair of black skinny jeans, my brand new Michael Kors Selma bag, and my white converse, which includes red and blue stripes on the sole to match the top! However, this top would also look great with a pair of blue ripped denim shorts when the weather (hopefully) gets warmer.

Top - (Courtesy of) Blakely Clothing, £19.00

Joni Jeans - Topshop

Shoes - Converse

Bag - Michael Kors

The second top that I received was "The Luna Crop" top. Although this is also a crop top, this top is quite different from "The Bayliner", as it has a galaxy theme as opposed to a nautical theme. Again, I've never owned anything with this theme before, so it's a great addition to my ever-changing wardrobe. 

This top is the ideal companion for a beach holiday for multiple reasons. Firstly, it's cropped with short sleeves, so it'll keep you nice and cool in the heat. Secondly, it's lightweight, so it's ideal for slipping over the top of a bikini, Thirdly, it'd look great paired with a pair of white shorts and cute flip flops.

However, as I was not fortunate enough to be on a beach holiday when these photos were taken, I decided to team this top with a pair of white skinny jeans and a pair of white converse. I decided to style it with white jeans as I felt that they would help show off the top more, whereas I felt that if I paired it with my black jeans or my black skater skirt it wouldn't look as effective and the colours would just blend in with each other. Come summer time, this top would look great with any light colours.

Top - (Courtesy Of) Blakely Clothing, £16.00

Joni Jeans - Topshop

Shoes - Converse

Nail Polish - Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in "Blood Orange 448"

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Rara De Barr: Antique Ice Earrings & Multi-Coloured Imogen

I really do love statement jewellery. It just brightens up dull outfits and makes them more fun!

These Antique Ice Earrings are different to what I'd usually wear, but I absolutely adore them. They're really elegant, but they're not too over the top either. They're a classic colour so they'll match any outfit, whether it's a multi-coloured bodycon dress or just a plain white top (Like I've worn here!)

They can be worn for all different types of formal occasions as well, making them fairly versatile.

This Multi-Coloured Imogen bracelet is extremely colourful - and I love it! The bright tones can add a pop of vibrancy to any outfit, whether it be a blouse and jeans or a playsuit. When teaming up your outfit with jewellery, if you want to keep most of your jewellery simple and just wear one statement piece, then this is the perfect bracelet.

On this occasion, I teamed up these pieces with a white square top, black Joni jeans and red lipstick, as I wanted the statement jewellery to do all of the talking.

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Antique Ice Earrings - (Courtesy of) Rara De Barr, £12.00

Multi-Coloured Imogen Bracelet - (Courtesy of) Rara De Barr, £16.00

Top - Glamorous (DANNI Boutique)

Jeans - Topshop

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Dusty Pink Primark Coat

My favourite colour is, and always has been, pink. A lot of people who know me know that I'm an absolute girly-girl. So, when I saw this beauty in Primark I had to snap it up.

I didn't want to spend a fortune on a pink coat, as the fact that it's so pale means that it'll get dirty very quickly and easily. I thank my lucky stars that I found this one in Primark, as I got it for an absolute steal! 

It's a classic style coat and is lined inside - my favourite combination. 

Surprisingly, it goes really well with a lot of my items of clothing. In fact, it goes so well that I find myself practically wearing it every day! I can't think of a day when I don't wear it to college.

On this occasion I decided to team this coat up with a few old favourites and a brand new top that I had purchased. I love pairing my grey Topshop joni jeans with my chelsea boots as I think the tones blend together quite nicely. I also feel that my Aldo handbag polishes off the look quite nicely

I'm really obsessed with jewellery at the moment as well, so I decided to wear my Tiffany & Co. silver heart pendant necklace. This necklace is noticeable, but doesn't make too much of a statement as well, which is why I love wearing it to make a change from statement jewellery from time to time.

I also felt that my new pastel blue top would go well with this coat as they're both pastel colours.

It's a crop top as well, so I felt that wearing it with a camisole underneath is essential in the winter. However, the fact that it has long sleeves definitely makes up for this.

Coat - Primark

Top - River Island

Camisole - New Look

Joni Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Topshop

Necklace - Tiffany & Co.

Handbag - Aldo

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I apologise again for the lack of posting! December was quite a busy month, with essays, mock exams, Christmas and new year. But now that it's a new year, I'm going to do my absolute best to keep posting as often as I can!