Spring/Summer Essentials Series: Accessories

THE STATEMENT NECKLACE

For a statement necklace lover like myself, this Miss Selfridge piece is the dream. The lilac and creamy nudes are two of my favourite shades, and I can see this see myself wearing this with THE perfect white summer dress.

THE SUNGLASSES

These sunglasses from Jeepers Peepers are literally everything I love in a pair of sunglasses, from leopard print to cat eye, the best thing is, they are super affordable, and I won't be taking them off this summer.

THE HEADPIECE

Whilst this isn't a new buy, head chains and pieces are always on the top of my summer accessory wish list. They're the perfect piece to transform any simple summer outfit, and this one I picked up from Topshop in the sale, will go with everything.

THE EXTRA LITTLE BITS & PIECES

After years of searching, last year I finally managed to get my hands on one of the YSL arty rings in the much coveted turquoise colour. This is the perfect summer statement ring, and the colour will also match this Hamsa chain bracelet. An impulse buy from a little market in Prague, I love thin bracelets that you can layer up if you're wearing a more simple outfit, and if they've got some colour in them, its a bonus.

This New Look ear cuff has made a few appearances in my outfit posts before, and I had to include it here too. For an ear cuff, its so easy and wearable, its silver nature and flower design mean it goes with anything, and with beach waves in the summer, its the perfect finishing touch.

I literally can't wait to wear all of these over the next coming months.

What are your favourite pieces for the s/s months?! 

x

Bedroom Bits..

Aside from the obligatory spring clean, a new season sometimes mean purchasing new bits, and when it comes to homeware pieces I cannot resist. Still living at home, these homeware pieces are more often than not for my bedroom, (although I sometimes sneak a Yankee Candle, or five.. down to the living room) so it's nice to want to make your little space, (even if it is just a little one) feel as homely as possible. These are all small touches that I think can make any room look more homely, be it everything from candles to glass jars, trinkets to new bedding and cushions. 

Wicker Basket - Sainsburys
Creativity Quote - Global Interiors
Heart jar & Simply home Yankee Candle - TK Maxx & Asda
Bedding - Asda
Heart shaped trinket boxes - Dunhelm

Weekly Favourites..

When I started this blog it was with the intention of it being predominantly fashioned based, however there's nothing more I love than reading some lifestyle bits, travel posts and some yummy food rambles so that's what I want to do on here at least once a week, included amongst the outfit posts. There's always little things that make us smile whether it's once a day or once a week, and I want to turn this into a little weekly post to document the things that make me smile. They can be anything from a candle to a chocolate bar. I love reading other peoples, so here are mine...

'Hoppity Boppity' Lush Bath Bomb

Having been a lush fan for many years when I was younger, I find it quite shocking that I can't actually remember the last time I went in and purchased something. Having ended our little break with each other by going in today after a good few years, I was delighted to see all of the new Easter and spring treats, and picked up this little cute bunny bath bomb, among many others that I'm thinking of doing a detailed post on soon :)...

Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects book, by Gillian Flynn.

 Having read Gone Girl during that summer when it was EVERYWHERE, and seeing the film at the cinema (amazing) I'm well over due in reading Gillian Flynn's other book. I've just started her debut novel 'Sharp Objects' and I'm already hooked. Despite the flawed and usually troubled central female characters, I can't help but liking them, and as soon as the last page has been turned, I'm on to 'Dark Places'...

 Jo Malone- Sweet Almond and Macaroon Candle.

I've been a candle addict for a long time now, and despite always sniffing them in Selfridge's, this is the first Jo Malone one I own. I'm a fan of any scents, including spicy, floral, and especially sweet, which this one is. The almond scent really comes through but I don't find that it's too sickly or overpowering, which is always a bonus.

Dior Lip Glow & Lip Maximizer Collagen Activ

Having tried the famous 'Lip Voltage' lip gloss last summer, I vowed to purchase one and ultimately never did. Partly due to being lazy with make up and partly that I just err.. forgot. However, I had seen this on a couple of vlogs and decided to treat myself at the airport in January. The Lip Maximizer Collagen Activ is definitely worth the price and the hype, it gives a nice little minty tingle but that's it, no crazy stinging at all like lip voltage, and I love the look of this on my lips. The Lip Glow isn't anything spectacular and I don't find that it adds much colour to my lips, but if you're looking for a typical pinky nude/natural every day lip, it makes for a good base with the maximizer over the top.

Fuji Film Instax Mini

The fact I finally managed to get my hands on one of the cutest cameras ever made me smile, I was debating over yellow or pink when it came to it, but blue was the one I originally wanted to I decided to go for it. It's a lovely deep pastel shade, easy enough to use and I can't wait to print lots of memories instantly with this :) ...