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How To Style That Cute Summer Top for A Casual City Look

Time to get that Summer top out…

Although the rain may be pouring down in London this week, there is no denying that summer is well on its way, which means it’s time to get your summer wardrobe in order and make the most of those cute summer tops! If you’re thinking those white off the shoulder blouses and wrap around shirts are just for the beach, you’re wrong! I always believe in making the most of your wardrobe and finding ways to wear your favourite summer holiday pieces in your city too! That’s the way to guarantee no shortage of summer outfits! Here’s how to style that adorable summer top for your next day out on the town!

This Esse Vie white, off shoulder blouse, is perfect for a day in the sun in the likes of Capri or Cannes, but it’s equally adorable for a casual summer day outfit too! I wanted to pair this summer blouse with something edgier, so I opted for a layered leather skirt. I love that the layers of the skirt still make the outfit quite feminine, but the leather adds that perfect contrast!

Accessories are always key to any summer outfit! The baker boy hat is still a trending piece for 2018 and it’s a great way to dress down this beautiful blouse! I paired it with my favourite Chanel Boy Bag and Churchs boots and I suddenly had the perfect outfit for a summer day!

How do you create your summer outfits? Do you have any summer blouses you can’t wait to style? Share with me in the comments below!

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Top: Esse Vie

Skirt: Goldie London (similar here)

Hat: ASOS (similar)

Shoes: Churchs (similar here)

Bag: Chanel

Earrings: Parisienne Amsterdam

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Top: Esse Vie

Skirt: Goldie London (similar here)

Hat: ASOS (similar)

Shoes: Churchs (similar here)

Bag: Chanel

Earrings: Parisienne Amsterdam

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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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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

Gucci Gucci Coo

What I’ve learnt along the way though, is that this sphere can be an individual game if you choose it to be, but is also full of wonderful and like-minded people like you

When I started my blog around a year ago, I wasn’t sure where I wanted it to go, but one thing is sure, I wanted to make some sort of splash. Now, whether I’ve inspired you to try something new, or helped you think of your next outfit, or simply put a smile on your face, I feel I’ve achieved something – but more so than that, I want it to be a way for me to find my path, my path to making some sort of difference (stay tuned for that). What I’ve learnt along the way though, is that this sphere can be an individual game if you choose it to be, but is also full of wonderful and like-minded people like you, bigger or just starting out, who are waiting to collaborate and help you along your journey – Let’s empower one another. Enough of my rambles, here’s my current favourite uniform, and yes it’ shiny as hell – It really is a ‘Rise & Shine!’ kinda thing.

Bomber: Gucci, Shirt: Rag & Bone, Pants: Paige, Shoes: Gucci, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Unexpected

It was rather unexpected, London’s weather suddenly jumped from a back chilling, shiver until your teeth chatter, bitter cold, to a beautiful, suns out, buns out, flowers and bees out, kind of day. I suppose you could say that London is unexpected in a lot of ways, maybe that’s why we all can’t help ourselves when we discuss the unpredictability of the weather, it’s almost as though it’s a code to being a real Londoner. Either way, this spring, I vouch to minimise yet maximise, peacock dressing has never been my style, but playing with colours, like orange and pink, is a code I wouldn’t mind following.

Sweater: Dion Lee II Skirt: Topshop, Boots: ASOS, Sunglasses: Ray-Bans, Bag: Dior