Butterfly World

Yesterday I took a trip to Butterfly world with my best friend Charlotte and her mum. It was good to get out of my house and simple have a nice day outdoors. It got me out of my sulk about not being at Reading (I'm like a child) but seriously it looks soo good!!. Anyways we got to see many different insects and some kids even were holding cockroaches which fair play to them cause I don't think I will volunteer to do that any time soon haha.

My favourite part was going into the butterfly tent as they get to fly around naturally and it's just so calming in there. We then just had a walk around and managed to get back to the car just before the heavens opened. I need more days like this as I'm losing my mind being stuck at home with no job and no money!!

Hope you've had a great weekend!

Summertime Blues



 

 

 

Top- New Look

Black leggings- Asos
Shoes- Primark

Necklace- Regal Rose

Hair- wild

 

 

I'm going through a phase at the moment where I dislike pretty much everything in my wardrobe. I'm looking at loads of things thinking why the hell did you buy that! I rediscovered this baby blue short sleeved jumper I bought in the spring time from New Look. It's slightly colder here and raining as I am typing this. So I felt like it was acceptable to wear a jumper even though it's suppose to be August. I love wearing my black tube pants (how they're described on the Asos website). Not gonna lie when I first got them bloody hell they were uncomfortable. The waistband has like no give in it. However I've persisted and now they are actually quite loose around the waist. Either I've lost some weight or they've stretched (I'll just tell myself the first option) haha! My necklace I bought from the clothes show live a couple of years back from the Regal and Rose stall that was there.

I think the title of this is appropriate as sadly I'm having to chuck these pair of shoes. There is somehow a massive crack through the sole making them unwearable. Can we please just have a moment to mourn the shoes....

I now want some actual Doc Marten style brogues.

Now I'm gonna go back to convincing myself to do some work even though it's not going to happen and listening to Lower than Atlantis. My personal favourite song right now is Here We Go, have a listen if you want!

 

 

 

 

 



Festival Wishlist

 

 

So as everyone knows festival season is well under way. Around now is the time I'm usually getting excited about heading to Reading festival. But unfortunately due to lack of funds I'm not going and honestly feel like I am going to go into a state of depression. Next year I'll be there again!! Anyways I love love love festival fashion!! I wish I could pull off half the trends I see. Above are pieces that I would love to buy if I was going to a festival this year. They are all from the wonderful Asos which is my favourite online store.
I picked the embroided black skater dress as it's quite simple, looks extremely comfortable and has hints of colour in it. I personally really enjoy wearing a dress as there really easy to chuck on and look nice without actually putting any effort in.
The black cut out boots are simple to wear and the heel is pretty small so should fingers crossed be comfy. Plus they will go with all outfits.

The denim shorts are a classic! They are high waisted and a mom style so slightly loose fitting. There a decent length. I literally hate the whole trend of girls wearing shorts that show off their bums! I had a competition with my mates last year at Reading counting how many girls bums you could see, got well into the double figures haha.

The Good Vibes T-shirt I adore (and apparently everyone else does as it's nearly sold out). I love items of clothing that express positivity. I'm naturally a pessimistic person but at a festival I always feel so happy and care free. I feel like it's an appropriate shirt for me and just reminds everyone to have a great time whilst seeing live music! Plus the cute pom pom detailing around the bottom gives a fun twist.

A Fedora with an elephant band on it nough said.

The brown suede bag is a must have for me. Fringing has been one of my favourite trends throughout my teenage years. This could be due to my love for the 1920's and I remember seeing Vanessa Hudgens have a brown bag with fringing on and just feel in love with her boho style (proud high school musical obsessive here). Practicality wise it may not be the best but it would look amazing!

The kimono is simply beautiful!! Again little bit of fringing (you can't have to much right). I love the bold shades used and chose this one as it looks light/airy. A kimono is great to just throw on and feel in the festival spirit.

 

I obviously would choose some hair accessories and jewellery as well but didn't want to over do. Maybe I can do a separate one for small acccesories and things if anyone would like to see it.

 

Are any of you heading to a festival this year??

 

 

Bright lips say what?!?



Trust me to pick a magazine page with the word sweaty in the middle of it aha :/

 

Orange Punch

Peach on the Beach

What's this, Katie trying bright shades on her lips?? I'm still not use to it but I am venturing into new looks. I love the Bourjois colour boosts. They are really moisturising on the lips which is something I really appreciate!! They also have pretty decent staying power. I've never actually found anything that has such a prominent colour. I think it's me not having the skills of applying lip sticks/ crayon/glosses properly :P

 I've had the shade Peach on the beach for a while and it's a lovely coral colour. It's literally what the name describes, a beautiful pink coral colour. And I now really want to wear it to the beach.

Orange Punch is quite a new purchase and it is so gorgeous! I've always wanted to try orange lips but been too afraid. This orange is perfect for a beginner as it's not to in your face but still makes an impact. Obviously the more layers you put on the more intense the orange is. It has a glossy finish to so looks really nice. I think it's such a refreshing shade for summer.

I have really enjoyed trying new shades out in lip colours particularly for summer. As I've been wearing so much black and white lately I think the pop of colour really adds something.

What shades of the Bourjois colour boosts would you recommend?

Also I need tips on how to make lip colour more long lasting cause clearly I'm doing something wrong haha

Covered in Elephants

jumpsuit- New Look (in the sale)
Fedora hat- H&M
Sandals- New Look

 

Elephant prints appear to be my thing at the moment, I constantly wear the skirt I got from Asos that features them and now I have this amazing jumpsuit. Every time I've gone into New Look recently I've seen it but never bothered to try it on. Once I saw it was on sale in my local store I knew I had to get it. It comes with a black studded belt too but I wanted to be extra comfy. Thank god for the elasticated waist. oh and added bonus it has pockets, WIN!  Today I went for a little venture into London to a couple of museums to do research for my third year project so I needed something that was comfortable to wear. It felt like the perfect mix of comfort but still looking 'trendy' (fyi I don't believe I am trendy at all). Being obsessed with blogging and watching Youtubers I have seen many of my favourite people wearing Fedora hats. I finally took the plunge and bought one a few weeks ago from H&M and I'm not going to lie I love it. I didn't realise how much people looked if you wore a hat, I definitely caught a few people staring on the train I got. Is it really that unusual for someone to wear a hat?? My sandals are a dream! Well saying that my feet are kinda paying the price now  ( hence why I'm not wearing them in the photos) but I'm still breaking them in. Plus my feet are so weak its getting quite worrying now :/. My mum actually spotted them and I just instantly had to have them. I love a chunky pair of sandals and with the cream colour I think they tick all the right boxes for summer.

 

I need to get some better background for outfit photos I know but right now I have to work with what I can :)

 

Thanks for reading

 







Daisies Galore

This summer it's been all about daisy prints and anything that has a daisy on it. Not only clothes but with fragrance as well :) I thought I'd picture some of the items I own that I've been loving.
The first is a clutch bag from New Look that my friend kindly got for me for my birthday whilst on a shopping trip. I've used this a few times now and I love it. There's plenty of room for the essentials for a night out such as phone, lippy etc. I love the 3D detailing of the daisies.
Awwww Daisy by Marc Jacobs how I love you!! This is hands down my favourite perfume I've ever owned. At first I only wanted to save it for special occasions but it's quickly escalated into me wearing it everyday. I think it's the perfect balance between being strongly scented  but not to overpowering. I've now got my eye on the Dream scent and I really want to get my hands on it :) Probably doesn't help me watching all the Dream tag video's all over YouTube.
The daisy chain head garland I got at Reading Festival last year. I always feel like I need a floral crown esque item. I loved this one as it was simple and not to in your face. I'm now going into a state of depression as I'm not attending Reading this year :'( I feel like it's a prominent part of my year now aha.

Anyone else loving Daisies right now??

A good old pair of sunnies

ASOS Classic Retro Sunglasses

I love sunglasses- fact!

Any excuse I get to wear them I will, even if it's dull. Sunnies are probably my favourite part of summer as it's acceptable to wear them. I really want to get my hands on a pair of Raybans (hopefully soon). But after seeing Suzie from HelloOctober rocking this pair from Asos I instantly had to have them as they reminded me of the classic clubmaster style.
I wear them constantly and I think they are quite trendy for me. Usually larger frames tend to suit me but I think these work quite nicely.

Anyone else love sunglasses as much as me??.. no didn't think so haha

Aztec Playsuit

 

 

Playsuit: New Look
Sandals: New Look
Denim Vest: George at Asda
Rings- New Look, Knit and Stitch exhibition

 

 

 

I really should pluck up the courage and ask someone to take my photos for me, I just don't know who would do it haha. We're currently having a massive heat wave in the UK and I'm really struggling to decide what to wear.

Looking though my wardrobe I found this playsuit I got from New Look last year. I need to inject more colour into my life and I loved the use of colour in this playsuit along with the pattern. It's loose and light so perfect for hot weather. And with the elasticated waist I feel like it flatters my body shape. The back also has a nice detailing but stupidly forgot to take  a photo of it.

I added this denim vest as it adds a bit of interest and creates a laid back look. My shoes were a total bargain! £5 in the sale, their simple but I love them!

The two rings are my current favourite combination at the moment. Thee moon and star ring I got in a multipack from New Look (where the majority of this outfit is from). The purple stoned ring was from a jewellery stand at the Knit and Stitch Exhibition I went to in London back in October (may not sound fun to most people but I loved it!).

 

Apologies for my hair, I just cannot work with it when it's this humid I know it looks horrific haha

What do you guys wear when it's ridiculously hot outside??