The Staple Summer Dress

Hasn't the summer been amazing?

England may have missed out on the World Cup Final and the government may still be a shambles, but there's no denying that the weather has been glorious. I've finally been able to dig out my pretty summer dresses and style some cute outfits that I'd only dream of wearing abroad. 

Summer fashion is fun and easy. I love all the bright colours, glittery sandals and floaty dresses. I don't have to think about being too cold, everything looks great with a denim jacket and a simple summer dress will see me right for a shopping trip with the girls followed by a night in the beer garden. What's not to love?

I don't know about you but I seem to spend most of my time scrolling through ASOS. It was on one of these scrolling sessions that I came across this Frill Detail Mini Sundress. Luckily for me, it was payday so I couldn't resist treating myself - it was too cute to leave!

Polka dot print has been a massive trend this summer and I am living for it. My wardrobe is polka dot heaven so the minute I saw this dress, I knew it would be the perfect addition. It's definitely a dress style that I would normally choose however, I was unsure about the low neck. As I'm petite, a low neck isn't something I can usually pull off so you can imagine how happy I was when I tried it on and it looked super cute! 

The dress is a little shorter than I expected but the pretty frills and cute print make for the perfect girly summer item. It has adjustable straps, so the low neck wasn't as much of an issue and the floaty style has been keeping me cool during these warm summer days we've been having. From the minute I tried the dress on, I fell in love. I just wanted to twirl around my room like a princess (no exaggeration). It's my favourite summer purchase this year and it was so much fun to style. 

Photos by Emma

Since I've finished Uni, I seem to spend more time in Liverpool than I ever did when I was a student. Emma and I met up in the city and strolled down to the Docks for a coffee. It was such a beautiful day. The carousel was playing hits by the Beatles, tourists flocked to have their photos taken in front of the Liver Buildings and I almost paid £3 for an ice cream. 

My outfit of choice was inspired by the legendary Audrey Hepburn. Her effortlessly chic style is something I try to reciprocate, even though no one could ever be as beautiful as she was. I styled my dress with a pair of black sandals and my little black backpack. You'd have thought that white sandals would have looked cute but they just didn't look right. The black was the perfect contrast and I think I pulled it off. 

I really hope the polka dot trend never dies! 

ASOS Dress

Wyndsors Sandals (Similar)

New Look Backpack

What's been your favourite summer trend?

Lots of Love,

Meg

xxx

Hey Mama, Welcome to the Sixties!

If I could travel back in time, I'd like to experience what it was like to be a teenager in the 50's/60's. It was the best time for everything; music, Hollywood and of course fashion. Frank Sinatra was on the radio, The Beatles were taking the world by storm, Audrey Hepburn was on the big screen and mini skirts were making a comeback. What's not to love? 

I was having a browse on ASOS when I came across this Double-Breasted Mini Skirt. I fell in love with it straight away, so as a little treat for passing my Uni assignments, I selected my size and added it to my shopping bag. Although this skirt is something I'd consider to be very 'me', it's not something I'd normally buy so I was nervous to see how it would look and if I could pull it off. 

The first thing that initially drew me to the skirt was the burnt orange colour. It's not a colour that makes a big appearance in my wardrobe, however, I'm trying to take more risks with my fashion choices this year so it seemed like the perfect addition. The black buttons are such a nice contrast and give the skirt such a sixties vibe - a look I've tried (and failed) to pull off in the past. 

The skirt is more high waisted than I was expecting and is quite tight around the waist, but it is incredibly flattering and will show off your perfect figure in all the right places. It's such an effortlessly chic item and I'm so glad I spotted it. I wore it to go and see Jersey Boys last month and so many people stopped me asking me where it was from. I'm absolutely in love with it and the temptation to wear it with everything is so real. 

Last week, I went for brunch with my lovely friend Emma (who kindly took these photos). It was absolutely freezing so, along with my skirt, I wore some thick, woolly tights, a black polo neck and my black jacket. I also wore my little black backpack, which featured in my previous post, adding a cute twist to the outfit. The orange added a nice pop of colour to what would have been an incredibly gloomy outfit, which is the thing I love the most. I think it's so fun to give old styles a modern twist, and I'm loving seeing all the sixties inspired outfits on the high street at the moment. 

Although I've only worn the skirt casually, it could be jazzed up with a nice pair of heels and a black off-shoulder top for a date night, a night out or a dinner with the girls. All I do know is that I feel incredibly pretty and elegant when I wear it. There's no better feeling than wearing clothes that make you feel good about yourself and I think that's such an important thing to remember. As long as you feel comfortable and happy in what you're wearing then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. 

I'm absolutely loving this look at the moment.

Here's what I'm wearing: 

ASOS Mini Skirt

Boohoo Black Bodysuit

New Look Black BackPack

If you could bring back any fashion trend from the past, what would it be?

Lots of Love,

Meg

xxx

The Little Black Backpack

The backpack is a trend that never seems to fade. We're all walking around with cute little bags strapped to our backs and I absolutely love it. I'll admit, I didn't get the trend at first but when I received my Zoella travel backpack a few years ago, I've never looked back. 

Recently, I've been on the lookout for a plain, black backpack that I can use when I'm out and about - whether that be a shopping day with the mother or an afternoon brunch with my friends. I needed something that looked stylish and cute but that was also affordable. You won't believe me, but finding the perfect backpack proved to be harder than I thought - they were either too big, too small or too expensive. I was convinced that the perfect backpack didn't exist.

Then I went into New Look. 

I love shopping in New Look and if you raid my wardrobe, you'll discover that the majority of my clothes are from there. However, I don't know about you, but I never seem to browse New Look's  bag department - I mean, where has this been all my life? I actually went into my local store looking for a coat, and came out with the backpack of my dreams instead. 

New Look have a wide selection of bags for every occasion and I know it's going to be the first place I look when I need a new bag to add to my collection.  I was amazed to find a variety of backpacks, in every colour and size imaginable. I really was spoilt for choice. After much deliberation, I chose this beautiful black Whipstitch Tassel Mini Backpack for £22.

(Photos: Emma)

The reason I opted for a smaller backpack is because I think that the others can just be too big. Who needs that much room in a bag? Don't get me wrong, I love my Zoella backpack but this little purchase is quickly becoming my favourite. The tassel detail adds a cute, chic look to any outfit and if you're using it in the summer (which I definitely will be), it'll give you all the bohemian vibes. They also sell the bag in brown, so if you want to add a pop of colour to your outfit then that's the one for you. 

With a small zip compartment, it's the perfect size to fit my pink River Island purse, along with my make-up bag, a hairbrush and my phone. Oh, and not forgetting my house keys (which I normally do). It looks cute and classy for a day out with the family, or a trip to the theatre, something I've been doing a lot lately, and I think black is a safe colour for every season. It's got buttons at the side so that you can make the bag smaller and a small button at the front to close. 

It may not be the perfect bag for a day in the office, but this is quickly becoming my go-to bag for every occasion. Soon, you're going to be fed up of seeing it in outfit posts. I'll be taking it on holiday, to Uni and to work - just adding it to an outfit can dress you up or dress you down (depending on the look you're going for, obviously). 

If you're looking for a new little black backpack, which I think is a must-have in every wardrobe, or if you're just looking for a new bag in general then I highly recommend popping into your nearest New Look or having a browse online. 

What's your go-to bag? 

Lots of Love,

Meg

xxx

Summer Style | Dots & Crop Tops

Another post about my visit to Bakewell, but this time about my outfit. I absolutely loved what I wore to explore the town, it was the perfect balance between stylish and comfortable which is why I thought it warranted its own blog post. This outfit was inspired by the lovely Tanya Burr. I saw her wearing something similar and fell in love with it so decided to re-create the look myself. I recently went to Topshop with my Mum and saw these dotty trousers in the sale. I'd had my eye on them for a while, so when I saw that they'd been reduced I couldn't resist treating myself. I was unsure about how they'd look at first as I'm quite self-conscious of how my figure looks in this sort of thing. I paired the trousers with a plain white crop top, black converse, my grey rucksack and silver hooped earrings and I think it looks super cute. It's really casual and comfy, perfect for a day shopping with the girls or exploring cute little villages. 

The thing I love the most about these trousers is that you can wear them casually and also for a night out or a special occasion. I recently wore them for my Dad's birthday meal with a black bodysuit,  black heels and a black clutch and it looked really elegant. It was Audrey Hepburn inspired and I felt very classy when I wore it. I'm absolutely loving the wide leg trouser style at the moment and I think it's a staple item for both Summer and Autumn wardrobes. 

What do you think of wide leg trousers making a comeback? 

Topshop Dotty Trousers (Similar)

Topshop White Crop Top

New Look Black Trainers

Zoella 'On My Travels' Backpack 

Lots of Love,

Meg

xox

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LALALAB Polaroids (Plus Discount Code)

Hello Everyone!

As you may or may not know, I recently gained a place at University and this means that I'm going to be leaving home for the first time. I wanted to take something with me that would remind me of home and all the great memories I've had but also that was cute and small enough to fit in my room. It was then that I came up with the idea of getting photos turned into polaroids. 

I love polaroids! There I said it.

I always think they look so cute and classy, and very cute if you clip them up on fairy lights which is what I plan to do in my new Univeristy room. Because I don't have a polaroid camera, I get my photos developed into polaroids instead. I know that you can do this yourself, but these are professionally printed and in my opinion, look so much better. 

To polaroid my photos, I use the app 'LaLaLab' which used to be called 'Polagram'. At first, I ordered the six photos that are shown above, thinking that if I didn't like them, then I didn't have to order anymore. Oh my goodness, they were amazing. They were just the right size, not too big and not too small, and you can add a little caption at the bottom of the photo if you want too. The printing quality is absolutely amazing and they arrived within 5 working days of me ordering them. It costs 28 pence for each photo to be turned into a polaroid, which is the best prices I've seen. 

I'll definitely be ordering from 'LaLaLab' again just in time for me to take them all to University with me. If you like this idea, you can download the app HERE and also use my referral code for £3 off your next order! PGFCWIDU

Happy Polaroiding!

Lots of Love,
Meg
xox

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