Colour Blocking & Pleats

I couldn’t really decide what to wear at the weekend so here’s a few of the looks i was debating over embracing two of my favourite trends this season.

First up, colour clashing with pink and orange. Pink pleated skirt from eBay, orange crop top from Miss Selfridge and brown belt from Dorothy Perkins…

 

 

Pink pleated skirt from eBay, blue frayed detail vest from Topshop and yellow Primark belt…

Green Zara skirt, Office gladiator sandals, all other items as above…

And then with my brown leather jacket from Topshop…

Last but not least my beautiful Rare maxi pleated skirt in Peach, blue top as before, brown skinny belt from Primark, bag (just seen) Warehouse and jacket and shoes as before…

I wish i could wear this skirt every day and just twirl!

Pastel shades meets OOTD's

Inspired by the Parma Violet nails the other day I've decided to keep with the pastel theme and show some love to my favourite polishes for spring.



Revlon - Minted

I really want to love this shade as much as i do in the bottle, but the consistency is very watery so the application goes streaky and you need at least 3 coats to achieve opaque coverage and then you lose the paleness. I think next time i will paint one coat of white underneath first.

Nails Inc - In Style Candy

Now this is my Barbie polish, a true bright but baby pink that's opaque after just one coat - yes only one coat application so great for on-the-go, i might even have to do the toes as well just in case it gets warm enough to show them off.

I seem to be in love with shorts at the moment as they're so versatile, work or play, day or night, cold or warm, they do the job. I've been meaning to do an OOTD wearing the Topshop blush shorts but not had chance to wear them out anywhere yet so played a little dress-up for you guys yesterday!

Again apologies for the iphone pic's but i keep forgetting to charge the camera!

Jacket - Topshop (image 1)
Fur gilet - Dorothy Perkins (image 2)
Shirt - Asos
Shorts - Topshop
Leggings - Primark
Boots - Office
Clutch - Warehouse

I was undecided whether the outfit look best with the aviator or fur gilet, what do you think?

Primark Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Primark are seriously upping their style stakes for Spring/Summer 11 with campaign shots that could rival Topshop featuring Jade from Britain's Next Top Model - the one who was too skinny - shock/horror - but has carved a successful career by the looks of things, i've spotted her at ASOS  as well.
The collection certainly takes inspiration from Mad Men/Louis Vuitton with full skirts and cinched waists to wide-legged trousers and floppy hats reminiscent of the 70's vibe and preppy geek chic as seen on Gossip Girl, not forgetting retailers favourite spring trend...nautical.

Love this colour palette - blush tones are definitely my go-to this summer

Topshop campaign anyone....?

My favourites include this Belted Chiffon Dress £15.....

I've got hair envy!

And my hero piece... 2 in 1 Chiffon Dress £15

I need this in my life

I first spotted this in Grazia a few weeks back and have been lusting after ever since. I didn't think i would ever embrace the mid-calf length skirt trend but the simplicity of the design makes this a great transeasonal piece looking equally as good teamed with heels and flats. Just a shame it wasn't in stock yet :(

Well i did pop in store at the weekend to have a peek at their latest offerings and picked up a few pieces.


First up is this Lace T-Shirt £8 as see below in grey:

 

I also picked this up in a pale pink  and noticed it was v.popular with shoppers!

I've also been after a great off-duty shirt, i love Equipment the fashion editor's fave:

Carine Roitfield - style icon




 But my budget doesn't stretch to £210 so i'm making do with this £10 bargain buy from Primark....

Eqipment vs Primark double take

Embracing the slightly warmer weather i needed some bright sandals to add to my wardrobe...

Leather sandals £12

These are actually bright yellow despite the dark photo but are also available in tan, green, white and red. These will be gracing my feet all summer - but watch out for colour transfer if wearing with jeans. Just add a Barry M crackle polish pedi in contrasting colour and you'll be all set.  Talking about crackle polish Nails Inc have just released their version on QVC today - a 3 piece collection which includes a metallic silver polish for a futuristic look - looks like it's sold out already so keep an eye out on the website.

The full Primark collection can be viewed at Look Magazine here.