Feeling Fruity

Fruit prints are always a winner for the Summer months, what says “sunshine and blue skies” more than adorning yourself with your favourite tropical treat? Actually, this is the first time I have succumbed to the trend (I think) but I can firmly say I’m a fan, even if the item in question isn’t the brightest of the bunch.

Dress: H&M (here) | Shoes: Primark (current stock)

Summertime should be all about easy dressing and what could be simpler than sticking on a printed dress and a pair of sandals then calling yourself good to go? I love H&M for their basic jersey dresses, at £7.99 it’s hard not to add another one to my collection every time I call in to a store. This is the first I’ve bought this year, but with some equally fabulous prints and block colours available I’m fairly certain it isn’t the last.
These sandals have exceeded my expectations in the comfort stakes. For a less than a tenner I didn’t have great hopes but I can wear these for the entire day without getting even a hint of a blister. I’ve seen so many similar styles on the high street at the moment, and on other bloggers. I’m not usually one to buy in to the hype of a shoe trend but this time I’m glad I jumped on board! I want to collect all of the colours but really don’t have the space (or need) for them.

Where do you shop for your Summer staples? H&M, Primark and New Look never seem to fail me.

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Summer Style with Caravelle New York

Blogging has lead to some pretty awesome opportunities, and although I might not be “out there” at the top of the game I still strike it lucky for which I am forever grateful. I was recently contacted by the team at Caravelle New York to put together a look featuring one of Spring/Summer’s top trends paired with one of their gorgeous watches. I opted for a somewhat Seventies theme with flared denim and textured metallics. We initially took a lot more photos than this but I, for whatever reason had my eyes closed in the majority and quite simply ran out of time to get any more…but you get the idea.

Top c/o Valour & Valkyrie | Jeans: Mango at ASOS | Shoes: Sarenza | Watch c/o Caravelle New York

A Rose Gold watch has been on my wish list for the longest time, ever since everyone started going crazy for them I guess. What I really love about this one is the cut-out detail on the dial, I’ve never seen anything like it on a watch before and it makes it stand out from the crowd.
What do you think of this look, and the watch? If you’re as in love with it as I am then watch this space…

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The Denim Shirt Dress

Is there ever a season where denim doesn’t feature somewhere in amongst the hottest trends? Not that I can recall, although I don’t remember there ever being quite so much variety as there is right now. No complaints from me (other than from my bank balance). I love a bit of the blue stuff and it’s perfect for any off duty look. I was recently lured in by the New Look and came away with another piece to add to my collection.

Shirt Dress: New Look (here) | Sandals: Primark (current stock) | Bracelet c/o lolandgrace

These photos haven’t come out as well as usual, most likely due to me actually taking them myself for once. Laura + Tripod and self timer are not the best combination in the world, luckily I usually have Mum or Ben on hand to help out!

This shirt dress was reduced to £12 in the New Look sale and I love it for something easy to sling on after work. It’s a bit on the short side which I often find with New Look’s dresses but with flat shoes and a bit of careful placement on myself it’s not really an issue. I paired it with these wide-fit sandals which I picked up last month in the Cardiff Primark. I love that more places are doing wide-fit shoes these days- no more squishing my flippers in to beautiful shoes that really are too tight. Oh how I long for pretty, dainty feet.

I’m not really sure what else I can say about this outfit, it’s simple but I like it and I shall be wearing this dress well in to the next fashion season whatever the trends dictate!

Fellow denim fans, what’s been your favourite find so far?

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Palazzo

Following on from my post all about the latest drop from TTYA x Long Tall Sally I am now finally sharing the piece that I picked from the collection. I decided to go for something unlike anything I already owned, the piece might seem basic but really, it’s anything but.

Cropped Tee c/o Cossac | Palazzo Trousers c/o TTYA x Long Tall Sally | Shoes: Clarks

I’m not really a trousers kind of girl but the second I saw these in a sneak-preview email from Long Tall Sally I just fell in love. Comfortable, cool and channelling minimal chic these crepe palazzo trousers are a welcome addition to my summer wardrobe. Just add white tee and some chunky heels and you have a smart/casual outfit at your disposal.

Whilst I’ve gone for a casual look here I would also really like to try and make these smart enough to wear for work as well, a (longer) and more fitted top, perhaps a blouse should do the trick- all ideas welcome though! I’m loving having some wide leg, loose fit trousers that don’t flap around my ankles, I think this is what has been putting me off trying them out for so long. Bravo Long Tall Sally, bravo.

TGIF! I hope everyone has had a fantastic week, how would you have styled these trousers? What have you got planned for the weekend?

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Blue Vanilla

Have I mentioned my love of culottes this year yet? I’m bordering on obsessed, such a versatile addition to both the work and play wardrobe the latest arrival in my wardrobe add a monochrome twist to Summer style.

Culottes c/o Blue Vanilla | Vest: New Look (last year) | Shoes c/o Clarks

Blue Vanilla isn’t a brand I am overly familiar with, or wasn’t until I saw it popping up all over my favourite blogs/bloggers. They have a website jam-packed with affordable on trend pieces and I just couldn’t resist the tropical palm print of these culottes despite them hardly being out of my monochrome comfort zone.

I thought this outfit would make a good alternative to my summer dress staple for work (I’m lucky enough to have a fairly relaxed dress code compared to some places) and they are easily smartened up with a slightly more fitted than I usually wear vest and my favourite work shoes from Clarks. They are one of the most comfortable things I own and I’m also looking forward to wearing them in a more casual way with a cropped tee and my Adidas Gazelle trainers.

Are you familiar with Blue Vanilla? How would you have styled these culottes?

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