Monthly Archives: July 2016

Graduand to Graduate

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For those of you who follow along on Instagram, you’ll know that I graduated quite recently. What felt like it would never come, finally arrived, and it’s almost strange to think that I’ve gone from student, to full time blogger, from graduand to graduate. There’s much to achieve, and the road ahead is full of goals and hurdles I want to reach and cross. Enough contemplating and reflecting for now – for all of you who, who commented about my dress, here are the details and a couple more shots of this special moment! I’m incredibly proud to say that I graduated with the highest GPA in my class (Spot the trophy!) To infinity and beyond? #DisneyKidAtHeart

Dress: Jonathan Simkai, Shoes: Louboutin

Clutching to the Tropical

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We all need accessories that add a bit of fun to our wardrobe.

I was looking at my closet last night (While I packed for my upcoming trip – any guesses where? I have a hint of a post coming up later!) and I noticed I actually have a lot of white, black and pastel. I thought to myself, this is some sort of strange karma, for all the times I mocked my mother for wearing the same three colours on a regular basis (she has a closet full of tan..Perhaps this is what possessed me to walk into Zara in grey and walk out in a bright yellow dress – refer to my Instagram!) With what seemed like an entirely monochrome wardrobe, I’ve realised that one of the best ways to add a bit of colour and fun to a look, is through your accessories. With this mini #Londonheatwave that we are having, what better way than to clutch on to the tropical. No, I am not going to any tropical destinations at this time (as much as I wish I was!) but I suppose this clutch can take me there to some extent! (Hah! There’s my colour!) So armed, literally, with my scarf and clutch, it’s fair to say things are getting colourful.

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Top: Topshop, 

Pants: Claudie Pierlot, 

Shoes: No 21,

Bag: Serpui (also love this one),

Twilly: Hermes

Summer Layers

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Whoever thought that on some of the hottest days of the years I would be working on my layering? Don’t worry, I don’t plan on wearing any turtlenecks or scarves while the sun shines down on us, nor do I suggest you do – but if you’re in the mood to spice up your latest summer shirt dress, then why not try this? I decided to layer a tiered skirt over my shirt dress for an added bit of volume and a bit of summer fun (Who doesn’t think that tiered skirts are fun?)

Shirt Dress: MiH Denim, Skirt: Maje, Shoes: Valentino, Bag: Dior, Belt: Vintage, Sunglasses: Fendi

Overall, I Love Overalls

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I have never been one to love wide legs, I always felt I got lost in them. Lately however, these overalls have shown me otherwise – they have shown me how to wear wide leg pants – Overall, I love these overalls and wide legs! I’ve noticed that the trick to wearing a wide leg bottom, is making sure it’s quite fitted on top, otherwise, if you’re as petite as me (Yes that’s right, let’s avoid the word short) you could be lost in a sea of cloth. Not exactly the kind of sea you want to be diving into in the summer. I especially loved pairing them with a high neck top just for an added elegance and feeling of luxe!

Thank you Wal-G for this gorgeous overall jumpsuit – I’m having a blast styling it!

Overalls: Wal-G, Top: Sandro (Love this one too), Shoes: Carvella, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere, Clutch: Louis Vuitton 

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July Playlist

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