Don't underestimate the things that I will do

Outfit:

Floral dress with matching belt: Primark
Bow nude wooden sandals: Next
Vintage straw bag: eBay
Gold coloured bangles: Topshop and Primark
Red plastic watch: Toywatch

Ouch my legs look a bit red in these pictures! I only thought I got sunburnt on my back!

This straw bag is one of the best things I brought on eBay. I only paid £1.04 for it, think it came to about £3 with postage. It went with absolutely everything and is the perfect holiday bag. Just the right size to lug all my junk around! Unfortunately my poor shoes had broken before I had even got on the plane. I had to carry them in my hand luggage as they were too heavy for my suitcase. On the way to the airport I noticed the bow was flapping about! I tried to super glue it once I found the nearest supermarket next to our hotel but it didn't work. I took them back when I got home and exchanged them for another pair. Hopefully these ones won't break, they are a perfect holiday shoe!

I went shopping over the weekend and hit up H&M. They really have stepped it up a gear this season and I could have brought the whole shop. I brought a beautiful orange midi skirt for work. It is made of such lovely material and was only £24.99. Got an outfit planned for that later on during the week :)

Lots of people commented on my orange dress in the previous post. It was a River Island special and I blogged about it here. :)

Did anyone do anything exciting over the weekend?

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Hola Amigos

A few snapshots of my week in Majorca, I figured you wouldn't interested in 117 photos so I have just selected a few!

Despite the grimace in the third picture I can assure you that my boyfriend does really like spending time with me. I think. He just does not like to smile in photos!

I had such a lovely week away in the hot sunshine although my tan seemed to have faded as soon as I got on the plane to come home. We just spent the week being lazy at the beach and pool and to be honest it was bliss. It was so nice not to have to do anything, life is always so hectic during the week now I am working full time. Highlights included a lot of cocktails, bingo, crazy golf, lots of food and the beautiful beach.

I have a few posts lined up, looking forward to getting back into blogging and catching up on my favourites.

Hope you have all been ok!

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Making a statement - Guest post by Kirsty

How many times do you find yourself out shopping and, despite the hundreds of outfits on offer, nothing catches your eye? It happens to me so often, especially as shops seem to cram more and more clothing into their aisles that the sea of fashion becomes a tidal wave of ‘sameness’.

But every so often there is an item that seems to stand out from the rest. It has this aura about it, it draws you in, it calls your name and it is love at first sight. I call these Statement Pieces. They stand out because they are bold, unusual and bright. Below are my favourite statement pieces from my wardrobe. I hope you like them.

The Statement Skirt

I found this skirt at a Vintage Fair at Spitalfields Market in London on a Bank Holiday Monday. I had found quite a few lovely vintage pieces but they all seemed to be way over-priced and I didn’t feel justified in buying any of them. I spotted this skirt just before we were about to leave and at £16, I thought it was more in my price range and snapped it up. It came with a black belt but I feel the skirt works best without it. In fact, because the skirt does all the talking I only wear it with a plain black or white t-shirt or vest and minimal jewellery. Skirt £16 – vintage fair
T-shirt £9.99 on sale – Gap
Sandals $8.50 – Forever 21, Canada
Gold Leather Bracelet £3 – Camden Market
Over the shoulder bag £20 – Accessorize

The Statement Top
River Island is one of those shops that has amazing items in it one week and things I’d never dream of wearing the next! On this particular occasion I walked into the shop on Oxford Street and my line of vision was drawn to this beautiful vintage-inspired kimono. I just knew, whatever the cost, it had to be mine. This top has pride of place on my dresser’s mannequin so that I can look at it every day, even if I don’t wear it that often. It looks amazing over my black maxi jersey dress from Gap, or with skinny jeans and a black vest top. I wore this on a flight to Canada and got bumped up to First Class – worth the £40 then!
Kimono £40 – River Island
Skinny Jeans £85 – Levi’s
Black vest top £6 – H&M

The Statement Bag
I love, love, love this bag! I can’t tell you how many compliments I’ve had when I wear it. I tend to wear it only in Spring and Summer as coral is not really a Winter colour. The ruffle detail never seems to date (I’ve had this bag for about 5 years) and it goes with pretty much everything, except red. And maybe orange. Handbag £30 – Fiorelli

Take my advice, if you stumble across something that gives you goose bumps then buy it! Even if you don’t think you will wear it that often, you will regret not buying it.

Kirsty x

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