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Jumping To It

14th August 2014
I thought it was about time this elephant print jumpsuit showed it’s face again- after buying it and vowing to pretty much live in it I realised I’d actually only managed to wear it once since it came to live with me- oops! I really need a major wardrobe downsize at some point the near future, with plans to get a place of my own in the new year I really won’t have space for everything that I currently own (my giant wardrobe won’t be able to accompany me) and let’s not get me started on the shoe situation…

Jumpsuit: New Look | Shoes: Converse via Sarenza

How’s this for a minimal outift? That’s what I love about jumpsuits, it’s a sartorial quick fix and involves little to no effort. I wore this the Sunday before last for a solo trip in to town- sometimes a little window browsing all alone is the perfect remedy to life’s every day stresses even if there may have been a couple of accidental purchases along the way.
I just need to adopt a more minimalistic approach to the rest of my life now, I am living in cluttered chaos and don’t know where to start in actually determining what I actually need vs. what I think I need/holds sentimental value. Any tips and tricks would be brilliant, I’m so excited about this next step in my life but a little bit overwhelmed by it too!

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I Believe In Me

12th August 2014
Oh dungarees, how did I cope without you in my life? This seems to be a pretty standard weekend outfit for me at the moment as it’s just so easy to wear- a basic tee, my trusty dungarees and some slip on sandals…perfect.

Necklace c/o Lola and Grace | Tee: New Look | Dungarees c/o Long Tall Sally | Shoes: Marks and Spencer

The necklace above was a surprise gift from Lola and Grace which couldn’t have had a more timely arrival. Fresh from their new Say it with Symbols collection this cute cross necklace represents faith, courage and confidence- all of which I could really do with right now as I’m feeling a little bit stressed and struggling a bit with a work/life balance and my recovery too.
I love everything about this new collection from Lola and Grace, already a firm favourite brand of mine before this. The necklaces retail at £24.90 and make for the perfect meaningful gift. I’ve been wearing mine non-stop, and although it may not contain magical powers (that I’m aware of) it has been a visual reminder to believe in myself and not give up.
I kind of feel like this is a bit of a half-arsed outfit to be sharing on the blog, but sometimes I think it’s good to show what I slob about it as well as when I’ve made an effort. I love blogging, I’ve been doing it for six or so years and I have made some amazing friends and worked with some of my favourite brands but I am SO guilty of comparing myself to others, or putting immense pressure on myself to post daily, be around on social media and have something interesting to say. How do you cope with that kind of pressure on yourself? I’ve long been aware I’m my own worst enemy when it comes to expectations of myself…the next few months, for me as I prepare to move out on my own will be about learning to relax and actually take a bit of down time…if that means not posting every day (but having something worthy to say when I do) then so be it.
It’s time to get my focus back let go of the nagging self doubt that often dominates. Anorexia, anxiety and depression ruled for too long, right now it’s about learning to believe in my own ability and worth. Thank you Lola and Grace for the constant little reminder.

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Wedding Wearing

08th August 2014
I posted about my friend Hazel’s wedding to James last week and now I’m sharing with you what I wore. I bought the dress a good couple of months before the day as the second I saw it I knew it was what I wanted for the occasion and thankfully nothing else I saw made me regret buying it- I’ve done that before in the past, and of course by the time I realised it was too late to return anything!
My dress was from Foxbride and was quite an extravagant purchase for me! It was worth every penny though as it is excellent quality and the shape and length is really flattering. It’s the kind of dress that can be worn over and over with different accessories so I’ll make sure I get my money’s worth, there was just something about it that screamed “wedding” and it kept me cool in the super hot sun too.
Shoe wise I went for my gold sparkly Georgia Rose sandals from Sarenza. It’s a long time since I spent a day in heels so I wanted something that would be comfortable, which instantly ruled stilettos out. I had some flats stashed in the boot of my friend’s car but I didn’t need them as apart from being removed for a quick barn dance these stayed on all day without making me want to cry!
I’m not very good with accessories but knew I wanted pink and gold to go with the dress and shoes. I kept costs low here by picking up a gold daisy hairband in Primark as well as some pale pink and gold tassel earrings- I think they were £5 in total. I also found a ring in my jewellery box that matched the earrings perfectly and my clutch bag was from New Look and had already been used for the hen night.
I got a lot of compliments on this dress and I felt really good in it, which is a must for me if I’m in a social situation as I suffer from anxiety and not being comfortable in what I am wearing/what I look like makes it much worse. I kept hair and makeup simple as it was so hot and I didn’t want to spend all day fussing. Instead I spent most of the day after the ceremony tipsy, which Ben hadn’t witnessed before…poor Ben, our first wedding together and I get drunk and annoy the heck out of him!
What have you been wearing to weddings this summer? Do you have any stand by pieces?

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Instalife

07th August 2014
It’s that time again! Here’s the latest round up from my Instagram, you can always follow me if you want to see more!
Greatest new discovery
Contempt
Cheeky hairdressers selfie
Currently burning
She has her eye on you
I don’t even know…
Sunbathing
Went a little mad in town!
I wanted a gingerbread man, Ben bought me 30!
Cat lady purchases in Devon
Hide ‘n seek
The ugly pretty shoes.
Perfect Saturday spending.
Maltesers fudge from Roly’s
Work from home days
I have a bit of an addiction right now
The escape artist (never mind the sheer drop below!)
Best socks ever!
Co-ording
Gorgeous gift from Mum
My ‘lil lady
This stuff smells amazing!
New shoes from a dear friend
Thanks for the boost Lola and Grace!
Wedding selfie
Got a question or want to link to your latest instagram post? That’s what the comments below are for! You can hover over any of my photos to see the caption.

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Harbour Life

01st August 2014
Almost two weeks ago now it was the Harbour Festival in Bristol which I always like to go along to. Last year Ben and I ventured along to both the Saturday and Sunday to get the most out of it but thanks to thunderstorms and heavy rain we only made it along to the Sunday this year. It was a scorching hot day and incredibly crowded so we ventured off course a little bit for a wander around some quieter areas and found a cool little spot for some outfit photos…although by the time we got there my hair had frizzed up and I was feeling anything but cool!

Dress: ASOS Tall | Shoes c/o Missguided

I had this dress for my birthday way back in April and hadn’t got round to wearing it yet, I just love the mint green colour and scallop detailing as well as the perfectly decent length thanks to the brilliant tall range at ASOS. I paired it with these sandals from Missguided which were so insanely comfortable for walking around in (until it got too hot to want to wear any shoes!).
I love Bristol as wherever you go there is something cool to explore. The Harbour area is so vibrant and lively with gorgeous flats and houses mixed in with a huge chunk of history from Bristol’s days as an operational harbour. I might be biased but Bristol is easily my favourite city that I’ve visited, nowhere else seems to satisfy all areas of my personality and Ben and I often just wander around taking in the views. I’m starting to take my camera out and about with me more so I’ll try and share some more of my favourite areas in the not too distant future.
Welcome to August one and all, how are we here already? This year is flying by and I’m loving every second- next year is already shaping up to be a super exciting one too…gone are the days of really not liking life very much at all, right now I’m feeling very lucky and very hopeful.
What’s your favourite city?

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