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How To Style The Two Most Popular Pieces on The High Street for A Cute Summer Outfit…

Combining the best of the high street for the best summer outfit…

Every season, there are some high street pieces that start to blow up on our Instagrams and this season it’s all about this beautiful summer blouse from Zara and the perfect button down maxi skirt from Topshop. The great thing about these two pieces is that not only are they both well under £100, they can be styled together! I wanted to share with you how I styled the two most popular high street pieces for the season, into one very chic summer outfit.

This white Zara top is completely on trend for this summer with its puffy sleeves and shell button details. Since a top like this is quite voluminous on the top half of your body, you want something a bit straighter cut for the bottom. Enter the cutest maxi skirt ever! I love the mustard stripes on this maxi and the asymmetrical hem! This striped skirt is so popular that Topshop has actually made a few colour variations of it, and a super similar version has popped up on ASOS too. Is this the skirt style of the summer? I think so!

The key to really making a high street outfit yours is accessories. I wanted to add some definition to my waist so I added in this vintage gold chain belt This is a great way to wear a maxi skirt without looking too short, especially if you are petite like me. I also wanted to make this look a little more chic and elegant so I opted for my vintage Chanel slingback heels and these beautiful earrings that I found at Fenwicks in London. I love how the colours matched together so perfectly!

What do you think of this high street look? Would you wear it?

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Zara White Top

Topshop Striped Maxi Skirt (similar maxi skirt on ASOS here)

Vintage Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage Slingbacks

Fenwick Earrings

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Zara White Top

Topshop Striped Maxi Skirt (similar maxi skirt on ASOS here)

Vintage Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage Slingbacks

Fenwick Earrings

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If You’re Weary of Florals, This Easy Spring Outfit Trick Will Change Your Mind…

Floral Can Be Groundbreaking…

I have a confession to make. Up until very recently, I wasn’t a fan of floral printed tops. I couldn’t imagine creating summer outfits based on floral prints. Although summer outfits on Tumblr and Pinterest were full of this much-loved print, I wasn’t getting on the bandwagon; enter the cutest floral top I had ever seen. On one of my recent trips to Topshop, I discovered an adorable selection of floral blouses. Perfect for spring, perfect for summer, the floral blouse was suddenly becoming the key piece in so many summer outfit ideas I lost count! So much so, that I knew I had to share this with you! So, if you’re like me and need a bit of guidance on how to make floral patterns work for you this summer, here are my three tips!

1. Pick your print wisely.
When it comes to prints, are you a go big or go home sort of person or a more minimal the better type? If you’re just delving into the world of floral prints, try something that is a little smaller and less overwhelming. It’s easier to style and I guarantee is great to ease into this print! That’s why I love this Topshop floral off shoulder top so much. It’s so easy to style because the print is so small! (Mine is sold out but there is one similar here)

2. Take note of colours
A pattern might look fabulous on you, but if the colour is all wrong then it’s not going to work! Make sure the colour combinations are flattering. This is one of the key factors that can make a print look super luxe, or the complete opposite, regardless of where it’s from! I opted for darker colours because I felt they were more flattering but I’ve been eyeing some lighter floral pieces too! I’ve linked to them in the little carousel below! (Make sure your Adblocker is turned off!)

3. Pair it well
If you’re wearing a print, be aware of what you are matching it with! Although print on print is not unheard off, it can be challenging to match two florals together well. I like to keep the rest of my pieces understated and if I really feel like I want to add another element, I go for it with accessories. I love these high waisted pants with this top as the looser cut adds a great contrast to the tight fit of the blouse! I added my favourite Gucci Bee Bag for another element of surprise!

How do you wear florals? Are you a floral lover or hater?

Top: Topshop (similar here)

Pants: Topshop

Bag: Gucci

Shoes: Malone Soulier

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

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Top: Topshop (similar here)

Pants: Topshop

Bag: Gucci

Shoes: Malone Soulier

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

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A Summer Outfit through Unexpected Combinations

Unexpected Combinations Make Easy Summer Outfits

If you’ve been keeping up with my Instagram stories you will know that I am currently in the middle of moving apartments! Trust me, being surrounded by boxes with all your clothes all over the place doesn’t leave much room for outfit creativity. That being said, you want to be in something that is easy. The first outfit that came to mind was this easy breezy summer outfit that I wore a few weeks ago. It’s simple, it’s not fussy and you feel and look good in it! One of my favourite parts about this outfit is that the pieces themselves are so simple, its the pattern mixing that makes it interesting. Gingham and stripes are not usually a combination that I would go for, but I loved the way the the colours of the two patterns come together. In other news, wish me luck on the move! Should I do a live Instagram story tour when it’s all done? What’s your favourite go to look for an easy and breezy summer look?

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Top: Zara

Pants: Topshop

Shoes: Malone Soulier

Earrings: Isharya

Sunglasses: H&M

Bag: Dior

Mumbai Outfits: A Round Up So Far

As you all know, I’m currently in Mumbai where the sun is shining and the weather is always warm. I haven’t had a chance to shoot any looks for you yet (the key word being yet – I have some awesome things coming!) but I’ve been getting so many amazing responses from you guys about my outfits on Instagram (and questions too!) that I’ve done a round up here of my outfits from the last week!

Look #1

For my first day back I just wanted to be comfortable and relaxed. I went for this ruffled shirt from Topshop – the ruffles added so much volume to such a simple look! I paired the shirt with some denim shorts and a pop of colour through my shoes and bag!

Shirt: Topshop

Shorts: Rag & Bone

Shoes: Claudie Pierlot (super similar ones here and similar ones here too!)

Bag: Hermes

Look #2

For this look I wanted to keep things as simple as possible because I knew I was running errands for most of the day (and my dentist appointment! ) I also decided to rummage through my closet here and I found this super old jacket that I decided to style for a casual day look! I also opted for my Kapten & Son watch, which is really simple and sleek and a bit more casual for errands than my Cartier! Everyone needs a watch like that!

Jacket: Topshop – a similar one here and another great blazer here in a similar colour but with a cool pattern

Jeans: Paige

Belt: Claudie Pierlot (you guys loved this!)

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Look #3

This has been my favourite look so far! I put my hair up in a sort of retro do just for a chance which I loved – something I want to do when the weather is warmer in London! I also love this dress – I tend to opt for a lot of dresses during the warm weather because they are easy to wear and look great!

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Scarf: Hermes

Dress: Maje – a similar styled dress here, a beautiful lace version here, and a lovely patterned one here.

Shoes: Casadei

Top: Maje

Pants: Topshop – similar ones here

Shoes: No 21 – get the flat version here

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Bag: Chanel

Look #4

For a casual lunch out with my mum I went for these gorgeous pleated pants – they were so breezy and easy to wear! I paired them with this maje summer top and my favourite mules! You guys loved these satin No 21 mules – satin shoes are really in style for 2017 so I would grab your pair ASAP. They also have flat versions!

Look #5

Another easy dress that looks amazing is this Veda Raheja piece. I know the length is longer than what I usually wear but I love how elegant it looks. Plus the cut at the bottom is so chic! Paired again with my favourite heels, I was ready for a day out!

Dress: Veda Raheja

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Shoes: No 21 – get the flat version here

Look #6

This was taken today when I went to meet my super talented friend Suhani from Misho Designs. I loved the colour of this dress – it just did all the talking for me! I also had my hair braided and I put it up in a braided bun ! It was a super easy look to create and just immediately made the whole ensemble chicer!

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Dress: Zara – this one is literally almost the same as the one I have on, this one is a longer version of it, and this one is a similar colour!

Shoes: Claudie Pierlot (super similar ones here and similar ones here too!)

I love being able to share all these looks with you! If there are any details about the outfit that you want that I haven’t included, just leave it in the comments and I’ll be happy to help!

Venice: Where to Eat, Drink & Play

Italy charmed me long ago when I fell in love with Capri. It managed to do it all over again, this time in Venice. Luring me with promises of gelato, my weight in spaghetti and stunning views (all these promises were fulfilled), Venice stole my heart. Theres nothing quite as satisfying as getting lost in the little colourful streets, the bridges over the canals, or over a glass of Aperol Spritz. With art and culture pouring out at every corner, there’s never a dull moment in this lagoon city.

No matter what corner we turned or bridge we crossed, there was always a beautiful view waiting for us!

Explored Venice’s little streets on our second day in my favourite Self-Portrait top. Plus I found a boater hat on the streets of Venice that I have been hunting for, for ages!

For the best Lobster spaghetti around, try this beautiful restaurant called La Calcina on the water – if its squid ink spaghetti you’re after, look no further than Al Mascaron!

If you’re a lover of modern art, you must check out the Peggy Guggenheim collection – stunning, especially the Andy Warhol piece!

For the best gelato – try La Boutique del Gelato -my favourite flavour there was a mix of chocolate, honey and rum. It’s called Caribe! For a more scenic view, try Nicos!

On our third day I opted for this Free People dress – I love dresses in the summer, especially on a vacation! They are so easy and I love the embroidery on this one. It was the perfect gondola dress too!

Lady in Red

Spring – the arrival of all things beautiful and colourful. What better way to celebrate that than with the power colour of all power colours; Red.

For those of you interested in a little bit of cultural insight, it is the eve of Holi today in India – the festival celebrating the first day of spring. Tomorrow, the streets will be full of people rejoicing by throwing coloured powder and water balloons at one another. Spring after all is the arrival of all things bright and wonderful. Although it’s been a very long time since I found myself in a colour war face off (Trust, I know all the tricks and tips), I’m celebrating in my own way. Out comes all my colourful clothing.. or as much colour I have in my closet!

Top: Topshop, Skirt: Topshop (love this one), Sweater: Topshop, Shoes: ASOS (similar), Bag: Dior, Scarf: Zara

White Shirt, Tied New Ways

You must know by now that I love a good take on a classic – but if you can’t find one, you might as well make one. In this case, when it’s too hot for a linen shirt, or you just don’t feel like it, why not try tying the sleeves and creating yourself an off shoulder blouse – This show to wear a white shirt! Plus, I’m a huge fan of a good bow (#TeamBlairWaldorf). If you’re wondering how I did it, button the shirt on your chest, then take the sleeves around to the front and tie! A printed skirt and some sneakers and you’re set for any day of this summer – yes it is still summer, let’s milk August for what it’s worth!

Shirt: Uniqlo, Skirt: Carven, Shoes: Gucci, Bag: Vintage, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Graduand to Graduate

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

Overall, I Love Overalls

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