The Topshop Tea Dress + Wishlist

Black Tea Dress - Topshop

Sunglasses - River Island (sold out similar here)

Velvet Heels - Topshop (sold out similar here)

I took these pictures a few weeks back when I first wore this dress. I've worn it about twice since because I absolutely love it. I think the tea dress style really suits my body shape and its so easy to wear. I love the ruched sleeve and the polka dot detail on this black dress from Topshop. Tea dresses also look great as both a daytime dress and a going out dress. I wore it to a party last weekend with a peach furry clutch bag and heels and it looked so cute. 

Topshop have such a cute selection of tea dresses this summer. I've already bought the red one with ruffles even though the last thing I need is more red dresses! Here are a few of my favourite tea dresses ...

1. Red Spot Floral Tea Dress

2. Anabelle Ditsy Button Shirt Dress

3. Pink Jacquard Spot Mini Tea Dress

4. Daisy Print Ruffle Tea Dress

5. Red Paint Floral Tea Dress

6. Peony Print Blush Tie Sleeve Dress

Horfield Common

pink blouse - topshop (sold out similar here, here and here)

gingham leggings - topshop

Just a couple of pictures from one of the first sunny days this Spring, I wish we could have more days off together like this. We took the pictures in the park near out flat. The daffodils have just come out so its so pretty. It was a pretty windy day so I was fighting with my hair in most pictures. I really love this pink top, the sleeves are amazing. I've had these gingham leggings for quite a while but I thought I'd resurrect them since gingham is so popular this season. I hope you're enjoying the sun this weekend, I'm torn between writing my essays and going out the sun, why does the sun always come out during exam season!

What to Buy Her for Valentines Day

It's less than a week until Valentine's Day so its time to get gifting. I picked a few of my favourite Valentine's gifts from places like Urban Outfitters, Etsy, Lush and ASOS. My favourite gifts are the Jane and Serge card and the Lush gift set. I hope this list help you find something special for your gf :)

1. Valentine Bra - Urban Outfitters

2. Rose Gold Love Balloon - Urban Outfitters

3. Boohoo Heart Print Pyjamas - ASOS

4. Jane and Serge greeting card - Etsy

5. The Old English Company Big Spoon and Little Spoon Pillow cases - Not on the High Street

6. You're my Lobster Card - Etsy

7. Valentines Cupcake kit - ASOS

8. Lots of Love giftset - Lush

9. Hubba Hubba greeting card - ASOS

1. Gucci Flora Eau de Toilette - Feel Unique

2. Too Faced Sweetheart Blusher - Debenhams

3. David Bowie greetings card - Etsy

4. Chanel No. 5 - Feel Unique

5. Tiffany Mini Double Heart Tag Pendant - Tiffany

6. Mac lipstick in Impassioned - Mac Cosmetics

7. Cupid Bath Bomb - Lush

8. I Choo Choo Choose You Simpsons card - Best Player Ever

9. Red Satin Suspender - Topshop

Sister Jane Spring Collection 2017

I absolutely love Sister Jane's new Spring collection. The collection is an alternative take on the girl gang look. Instead of biker jackets and jeans think peter pan dresses, ruffles and bell sleeves. The designs are feminine, fun and true to the London based brand's retro style. 

1. Forget Me Not Jacquard Dress

2. Confetti Shadowplay Dress

3. Belle De Jour Volante Sweater

I thought I'd start with my three favourite pieces. The forget me not jacquard dress has the most gorgeous floral design and flared sleeves. It  reminds me of a dress from Valentino's A/W 2013 collection. The jacquard material is also used in cigarette trousers and a blazer. The confetti shadowplay dress is one of my favourite dresses from the collection. The combination of tweed and pleats is very Chanel-esque and the lace back really adds to it. Tweed is a major feature of this collection. They have with a pink and grey tweed blazers, skirts, tops and dresses. The belle de jour sweater has amazing ruffle detail on the sleeve, it also looks like the comfiest jumper ever because it is in a soft suede material. 

1. Mint Condition Blouse

2. Saved by the Bell Dress

3. Teen Idol Tunic Dress

 Exaggerated sleeves are such a big trend this year and a major feature of this collection. I love the pleated front and the black brooch on the mint condition blouse. The saved by the bell dress is a modern take on the fifties silhouette, with bell sleeves and a full a-line skirt. I love the fun doodle print on the teen idol dress. It is also featured on the red teen idol ruffle blouse. 

1. Chartreuse Lace Top

2. Madeline Coven Dress

3. Primrose Tiered Top

There are some lovely mustard coloured pieces in the collection, including the chartreuse lace top which has the most amazing flared sleeves. The peter pan dress is always a staple of Sister Jane's collections and it returns this season with a contrasting mint pussy bow. The primrose tiered top is in a delicate pink shade with amazing tiered ruffle sleeves. 

1. Macroon Oxford Dress

2. Main Squeeze Rabbit Dress

3. Dear Diary Coven Dress

Sister Jane is one of the best places for retro dresses with a modern twist. The macaroon oxford dress is a classic sixties shift dress, however, the ruffled bib gives it a preppy look. I love the pearl embellishment on the collar of the mustard dress. The main material of the dress is also slightly see through in places to reveal the lace overlay. The dear diary coven dress is one of the few darker pieces of the collection. The high neck collar, ruffle sleeves and swing shape is a modern take on the LBD.

Support your local girl gang and visit the Sister Jane website

My Boxing Day Sales Haul

I was thinking of making a boxing day sale wishlist but I decided to show you what I bought already instead. As you can see I've done quite a lot of damage. I bought most things online and a few things in store today. I went to Derry and I popped into Topshop and Boots. Boots have such a great sale, all their gifts sets are half price or more so its the perfect time to buy Christmas presents for next year or just treat yourself (like me!) Some things are now sold out online but there could be available in store so I've included them. Did you buy anything in the Christmas sales? :) 

 pleated long sleeve shirt - topshop (sold out online) - £22

over the moon selecton box - boots - was £15 now £7.50

sparkle and fade metallic rib jumper - urban outfitters (sold out online) - was £39 now £22

navy velvet mary jane heels - office - was £55 now £33

gold leaf plisse playsuit - topshop - was £36 now £22

velvet lace romper - topshop - was £46 now £20

looking glass sequin dress - sister jane - was £79 now £45

pins and needles velvet dress - urban outfitters - was  £59 now £30

limelight ruffle blouse - sister jane - was £59 now £39

mae mid heels in black - topshop (sold out online) now £18

sanctury spa lather up - boots - was £20 now £10

laurie buckle boots - office - was £64 now £48

Topshop Festive Look

velvet bomber - topshop

tinsel dress - topshop

Merry Christmas Eve!!! I thought I'd post some pictures of what I wore last night. I love all things glittery and velvet so the Christmas season is one of my favourite times of the year. I got the velvet bomber as a Christmas present and I absolutely love it. As it was so stormy last night I ended up wearing a heavier coat but I cant wait to wear it. I love this glittery dress that I got for the festive season. Both items are from Topshop and both are on sale!

  I hope you have a nice Christmas :)

Huge Halloween Wishlist!

I made a huge Halloween wishlist full of witchy lace dresses, masks and halloween accessories. I still havent decided what outfit I'll wear this year but it will most definately will be teamed with black lipstick and pointed patent heels. There are so many amazing Halloween lines this year. I was suprised to see the ASOS cat flats inspired by Charlotte Olympia and the lace dress from Urban Outfitters which looks just like a Molly Goddard dress. I hope you find something you like, I wish I could buy it all !!

1. Missguided Black Lace Dress

2. Missguided Lace Bunny Ears

3. ASOS Lexa Halloween Flats

4. Topshop JoJo Multi-Buckle Shoes

5. New Look Black Choker Dress

6. Topshop Matte Liner in Soot

7. Topshop Velvet Playsuit

8. ASOS Orelia Cat Ears

9. ASOS Lethal Halloween Pointed Slippers

10. Topshop Lace Face Mask

11. Topshop Strappy Lace Dress

12. Topshop Long Sleeve Contour Dress

13. River Island Black Lace Frill Dress

14. Topshop Lace Bunny Ears

15. Missguided Rolling Stone Fang Tshirt

16. Urban Outfitters Ornate Lace Mask

17. Missguided Fright Tshirt

18. Urban Outfitters Lace Mesh Midi Dress

19. Urban Outfitters Pins and Needles Velvet Dress

20. Missguided Strappy Velvet Dress

21. New Look Patent A-Line Skirt

22. ASOS Halloween Playsuit

23. Topshop Lace Cat Ears

24. Topshop Bat and Spider Stickers

25. Topshop Midi Dress

26. Topshop Lips in Black Widow

27. Topshop Star Tights

28. Topshop Velvet panel Bodysuit

29. ASOS Regal Rose Halloween Harness

30. Topshop Feather Wings

Zig Zag

zig zag top - river island (sold out)
black bralet - river island (sold out similar here)

shorts - topshop on ebay (sold out similar here and here)

shoes - topshop

When I was packing for Bristol I came across this little zig zag top from River Island that I used to always wear years ago when I was obsessed with sixties style. It has inspired to experiment more with black and white and sixties patterns. I bought these black pointed heels last week from Topshop. I have a lot of black shoes but the pointed toe makes them a real statement shoe. They also remind me of the pointed heels at Miu Miu A/W 15. I'm moving to Bristol tomorrow and I really can't wait. It's going to be such a big change living in a different county but it will be an adventure too. I also can't wait for fashion week!

The Little Red Dress

dress - topshop (sold out)

A few outfit pictures from my birthday wearing my trusty red dress. I think a little red dress is an essential piece in anyone's wardrobe. I've worn this dress from Topshop on so many occasions when I couldn't decide what to wear. Unlike the LBD, the red dress is perfect for the transitional season as it can be worn as a summer dress with sandals or with a coat and boots on a colder day. I've made a wishlist of some beautiful red dresses I found online. The Millie Mackintosh button up dress is just the perfect day dress and I think the Topshop applique dress would look amazing at an Autumn wedding or on a night out :)

1. Miss Selfidge Red Ditsy Tea Dress

2. Topshop Long Sleeve Applique Mini Dress

3. ASOS Millie Mackintosh Button Up Mini Dress

4. ASOS Pleat Mini Dress with Lace Inserts

5. ASOS Ballet Wrap Skater Mini Dress

6. River Island Red Slinky Skater Dress

Tavi Gevinson for Teen Vogue

Why Teen Vogue's editorial of Tavi Gevinson is everything! 

1. Tavi is styled by Grace Coddington

2. AND Interviewed by Grace Coddington

3. It's shot by female photographers Inez and Vinoodh as is the entire issue

4. It makes you nostalgic for Style Rookie

5.That Gucci dress!

6. The editorial is true to Tavi's personal style

7. In the interview Tavi talks about personal style, acting and her journey from teen blogger to Broadway actor

Read the interview here

Photographs from Teen Vogue

Bardot Top Wishlist

The off the shoulder top was made famous by my gal BB and is one of the biggest trends this summer. It's one of the easiest pieces to style up or down and its perfect for transitional weather. I've made a wishlist of my favourite bardot tops from four high street stores. I personally love the tie up bardot top from Topshop and the blue jumpsuit from Miss Selfridge, let me know your favourite in the comments below :)

Topshop

1. Peach Structured Bardot Top

2. Petite Striped Poplin Bardot

3. Petite Striped Tie Bardot Crop

New Look

1. Blue Stripe Bardot Top

2. Pink Pleated Bardot

3. Black Ditsy Floral Bardot

Miss Selfridge

1. Pink Stripe Cross Front Bardot

2. Print Bardot Playsuit

3. Gunmetal Metallic Frill Bardot

ASOS

1. ASOS Stripe Off the Shoulder Top

2. ASOS Denim Off the Shoulder Top

3. ASOS Sheer Floral Top

The Band Jumper | Hades

You must think I'm crazy talking about jumpers in July but these band jumpers from Hades are just too damn cute to wait until Autumn to show you! I discovered this brand when I seen a picture of Carrie from WishWishWish wearing the pink Smiths jumper. Hades is a British knitwear brand that was established in 2015 and uses Scottish lambs wool. Their current winter collection is called 'Some Girls are Bigger Than Others' and is based on the celebration of cult status bands and musicians. The collection reminds me of Bella Freud's famous 1970 Jumper. They are priced at £160 so they are cheaper than Bella Fraud but still a little upmarket. The collection is available to shop on the Hades website or at Liberty London. Liberty London have an exclusive version of each jumper from the collection. The inner fangirl in me wants to buy them all ... 

Sonic Youth

Patti Smith

The Smiths

The Slits

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