Sun

We've had glorious sunshine in the UK for the last week or so and I've been making the most of it with BBQs, ping pong in the park, ice cream, mini golf, eating out and plenty of other good stuff.

Here's a few photos from along the way...

 Sunbathing in the garden. Nail polish by Essie.

Trying new designs on my nails (I achieved this with the end of a hair slide dipped into polish)

Homemade strawberry lemonade 

Photo c/o Xue Tintin

 Birthday BBQ

Photo c/o Xue Tintin 

Getting last minute pieces before I go away next week. This hat is H&M.

 Nostalgic ice lollies - remember these? 

The pattern on my new maxi (New Look)

Black And

A couple of new staples I bought over the last 48 hours. All black except some gold metallic details (studs and zips) and contrasting off-white stripes.

Skirt and Breton top - Zara, pumps - New Look

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♥ 5 Things

Such a tiring week but none the less a good one. I'm looking forward to a weekend of lie-ins, boiled eggs and walks in the sun.

Here is my Friday in (phone) photos.

These gorgeous roses are growing in our communal gardens. They are so big and are such a nice view to see when I open my curtains in the morning.

This cute little note book came with French Glamour this month. So adorable I don't want to write in it and spoil it!

This is the outfit I wore today with my new New Look wedges. Jeans - Hollister, blouse - Gap, watch - vintage

These are my favourite clutches from the Anya Hindmarch S/S 11 collection and I always get jealous when I have to send them out for somebody to borrow.

The new Essie nail polish I bought today instead of forking out for a pedicure. I sacrificed that to go to dinner with my boyfriend. And it was worth it.

Maxi

Top - H&M, skirt - Belle and Bunty at ASOS, necklace - Tiffany & Co

I decided to wear my new maxi skirt today. Wasn't totally convinced before I put it on but I actually loved wearing it. It's so bright and flowing - really makes you smile. Since it's so outfit-dominating, I wore it with a plain, black tank top, black cardigan and simple gold sandals. Some gold bangles would have worked perfectly but unfortunately I don't have any.

I took a cheeky trip to New Look today to deliberately go and buy some flat sandals. Well that didn't work out so well but I did walk out with these tan stacked wedges (with my student discount - £20). Not sure if I'm going to keep them yet or not - will probably wear them round the house a bit until I decide. Why is it always that I end up keeping the item when I say I might return it??

Animal Antics

We have some visitors staying with us at the moment who want to do all the typical London tourist attractions. Today was London Zoo and although I wasn't so enthusiastic about going, I was actually quite impressed. I decided not to bore you by wittering on about all the animals and exhibits and thought I'd show you instead.

This is my day in photos.






















Jeans - Mango, belt white blouse - United Colours of Bennetton, trench - Zara, shoes - New Look, bag - Mulberry, sunglasses - Marc by Marc Jacobs, necklace - Tiffany & Co, ring - my Grandmother's

Sunday Lunch

Since I won't be home till late on Valentine's Day, we decided to go out for lunch on Sunday instead to a little Italian bistro on the high street. I bought this blouse on Friday since I felt a blouse/shirt void in my closet. My wardrobe is lacking a little in smart/casual pieces so I went to Zara (the go-to shop for smart/casual clothes) to try to fill that void. I also bought a black cross-over dress which I'll show you later in the week.




Blouse - Zara, top - H&M, jeans - Hollister, shoes - New Look, purse - Bimba & Lola, watch - my Grandmother's





Maria

Chunky Heels

Jumper - TK Maxx, shorts - a piece from my final collection, heels - New Look, bracelets - Swarovski

I bought a new pair of heels yesterday. Apart from being more comfortable than my usual choice, I'd like to think they are on trend and will pretty much go with anything.







Maria

A little day trip

On Sunday, the girls and I took a little trip to Estepona. I've posted some photos I took there amoungst a few more I've taken in the garden. Yes, I know, more photos. But I promise that as soon as I get home I will find a fashion post!








I've kind of included an outfit post into this.
Jumper and skirt - H&M, shoes - New Look, purse - Bimba & Lola, sunglasses - Marc by Marc Jacobs.











Me and my other half are going to watch the Britain's Got Talent auditions on Thursday so I'll hopefully make a post about that come the weekend (once I have finally got some uni work done!).





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