Graduation Dress

"What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human 

contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language." 

- Miuccia Prada 

Dress - Ginger Fizz 

I love the style and the floral print on the dress I chose for my graduation it's so pretty, girly and perfect for a smart occasion as it isn't very revealing. The material has a silky feel which makes it very lightweight, (a must in the abnormally hot weather we are having in UK at the moment) especially as I was going to have to wear a huge gown over it. 

Deciding on a dress took a very long time as i'm quite picky and I feel that graduation is almost as important as your wedding day, it's a day where the pictures and memories will be kept forever and you don't want to remember yourself looking horrific. I decided it was definitely best to pick something classic and timeless, and I also wanted a lighter coloured dress as it would stand out under the gown, compliment my darker skin tone and be more suitable in the heat. 

These were my other choices :- 

1.  TFNC Libby embellished dress

2. Mango animal print dress

3. French Connection animal mechanical dress 

4. Elise Ryan embroidered lace peplum dress

OOTD - Paisley

I love finding clothes which have been forgotten about, it's like going shopping in your own wardrobe.

- Mishymoo

Trousers - Zara  (You can try to find the same ones on ebay by searching 'zara palazzo trousers' or similar here -1..2..3..4) // Top - Topshop (plain vest top)// Heels - Asos

I bought these paisley print wide leg palazzo trousers from Zara a few months ago, for some reason I'd hidden them deep within my wardrobe and only just discovered them again recently when rummaging through. I am so glad these have reappeared and at the complete right time as they are perfect for summer, so vibrant, striking and elegant, best warn with mid heels (because the trousers cover your shoes you tend to look like a stilt walker if the heels are too high) and either a black or white plain vest top or t-shirt. 

Paisley in general is such an opulent print and when added to such a lovely silky material with the mix of royal blue and emerald green and the final product is beautiful.

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My nail varnish Is 'Speed dial' by Ciaté, 

bright pinks and oranges are my go to colours in summer.

OOTD - Dress of the jungle

Heels- H&M// Dress-H&M 

I adore this dress and have wanted it since it was full price at £19.99, I just never got round to

buying it but I am so happy about that now as I managed to get it on sale for just £10 :). I love the

pattern and that there's so much going on in the print making it extremely eye catching, from my experience I can guarantee people will be instantly drawn to it and many compliments received. A great thing about the dress is that due to it's complexity it can be easily just thrown on with any neutral heels and it would seem like a lot of effort was made to put the outfit together 

I've previously talked about the H&M conscious collection which uses more sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled polyester making it very eco-friendly. Most items in the range (mainly in store) feature tropical, leafy and mirrored patterns which are extremely on trend, these styles are seen everywhere at the moment and especially stores such as Zara and Mango. 

Mango

    

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Zara 

                                                         

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Shine bright like a diamond ...

Although this dress is literally about 3 years old from Topshop, I wore it a few days ago for the first time on a night out and have absolutely fallen in love with it. This is definitely mainly to do with the bright, vibrant colour and has made me eager to purchase some more bright evening dresses. 

When I first bought the dress I was very skeptical as I thought the colour was too over the top for a night out (I would usually stick to dark or light neutrals), however I'm glad I gave it another chance. Bright colours compliment all skin tones and as long as the style of the dress is nice and flattering, can be very classy. 

Here are a few other dresses I've been coveting since I discovered my love for the brights :- 

ASOS Bodycon Dress with Cut Out Sides and Bar Detail Yellow and Red 

Bershka fantasy fabric dress and crochet dress

Diane Von Furstenberg Asti silk-chiffon and ponte mini dress

 and 

Celeb Boutique Sunset orange bandage bodycon dress

Aqua broadway dress with belt and open back 

and 

Three Floor shades of blue dress

June Want List

“I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes everyday,

 I reckon depression wouldn't

 exist anymore.” 

― Sophie Kinsella, Confessions of a Shopaholic

1. Michael Kors Selma Large Saffiano Satchel 

I adore this bag, It is very similar to both the Zara City bag and Celine bags in style and shape.  I feel that although Monochrome is a big trend at the moment 
and trends quickly change, it is something that will never got out of fashion due to its basic nature, people have always and will always wear neutrals. I'm usually not too fond of silver hardware on shoes or handbags but I think the silver complements the black and white. 

Obviously being Michael Kors the bag is quite pricey at £315 but compared to other designer bags that's very reasonable and for the

quality it is definitely worth it. 

2. Culotte/skorts  

I First saw culottes/Skorts in a cobalt blue in Zara however they quickly sold out

before I had chance to buy them, many bloggers have the alternative from

  sheinside however it only came in white and I really wanted a bright colour to bring more attention to the unusual piece. I then discovered some on ebay from sellers with a lot of stock, the bright orange/red ones are most expensive at £40 as I believe they are the actual Zara culottes but if you don't mind 

about the label you can pick up a Skort in blue, white, light pink and black from this seller (link) for just £3.99 which isn't bad at all. 

3. Kat&Bee Zerlina 14ct Gold Skull & Rose Ring 

I have always loved Kat&Bee wire rings but have always admired them from 

afar as they are quite expensive. However I think it's now about time to get one, all of their designs are so intricate and detailed, a statement ring which is sure to bring about a lot of compliments.

There are a few different styles currently on sale on asos, nearly all of their pieces include 

skulls which adds to the edgyness, I personally like the gold rings which have flower details like the Zerlina as it adds a bit of a girly element. 

4. Sweet lace denim shorts

These shorts are very similar to the Bambi and Manson denim shorts designed by Made in Chelsea star

Millie Mackintosh and although they don't come gift wrapped with a signed print of Millie

they are a fraction of the price and still gorgeous. Lace and printed denim shorts are very on trend 

at the moment particularly at festivals, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley sported a pair of swarovski encrusted Christopher Kane denim shorts last year at

 Coachella and this year they seem to be at the height of their popularity.

5. White short sleeve plant monkey print T-shirt 

I really like the print on this t-shirt It is quite busy making it instantly eye catching. Printed floral/leafy patterns along with mirror imagery on  clothing is very popular right now, one highstreet shop with a lot of pieces similar to this style at the moment is H&M in their Conscious collection.

6. Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spiked leather pumps 

I think every month Louboutins are on the Want list in my head as they are such

beautifully crafted shoes. I hope every day that the Louboutin fairy will come and drop

some off, but as I doubt that will happen anytime soon I think i'll be adding these bad boys to

my collection next. I love how they have a bit of edge due to the spikes but they aren't too outlandish 

so they can be worn with practically anything. I'm not usually fond of heels with a pointed toe (mainly because I have quite big feet) but I think the style goes well with these shoes.

Just writing about these makes be realise how much a NEED them in my life asap 

(Need, might be a slight exaggeration,however I guess everybody needs shoes... brilliant justification :p). 

7. Amber and silver curved bar detail bangle 

I think i'm turning around on the silver jewellery front, 

my go to's have always been gold, rose gold or

bronze, but this month I've loved all things silver, with this pretty statement bangle being one of them.  I discovered it on the website Henryka.co.uk, they specialise in baltic amber and silver jewellery. I personally love amber as I find the way it is formed and how old it can be fascinating, baltic amber dates back 40-60 million years ago, 

can you imagine wearing something that old? ... it's incomprehensible 

but also pretty awesome !!

So there you have it my June Want list, there's only 9 days left

 in the month and I have none of these items yet,

 I think I better get a move on !! 

OOTD - Denim Dress

Wedges - New look // Dress - Topshop - Still in stores (similar 1,2)

An outfit for a sunny day. I am loving denim dresses at the moment, I've never been a huge fan of them as  previously the styles that they came in weren't very flattering, however now the shift and skater style are popular and they look great especially with a print on them like the aztec design on the one i'm wearing. The denim isn't as thick on them anymore either so they are perfect for to wear whilst its warm with sandals, wedges or even a pair of converse.

These Wedges from New look are pretty high but very comfortable, I can wear them for a whole day without any issues, I have nearly fallen over a few times but I think that's due to my own clumsiness. I like the aztec style print on them and the studs, so pretty and detailed that they get a lot of attention I've already had many people ask where they were from at only £24.99 (can get 10% student discount too) they are 100% worth it. 

OOTD - Maxi Skirt

Crop Top - Topshop// Skirt - H&M (similar)

I love wearing crop tops, however there's always the risk of showing too much skin in the daytime when worn with shorts or a short skirt, at a festival or another similar event it would be fine but for a casual daytime stroll around town or at a garden party, for me probably not. Obviously If you have amazing legs and you want to show them off ... DO IT!! as it's all about accentuating your strong areas :) I would.

Nonetheless I generally think Maxi and Midi skirts work perfectly with crop tops, they make the outfit much more demure, even Maxi skirts like the one i'm wearing where the under skirt is noticeably short but  is covered by the sheer overlay. Maxi skirts are great if your legs are your problem area, as they cover you up but still create a nice silhouette, I personally feel more relaxed and comfortable in them as i'm often conscious of my legs being on display when wearing something short. 

I feel Maxi skirts, along with maxi dresses suit everybody and make you feel so elegant, as the majority are floor length and floaty like a ballgown.