Week in Instagram

Again, sorry about the lack of posts recently, I've been really busy. The next couple of weeks should bring plenty of outfit posts and of course, I will show you all my graduation photos! (Really excited, can't you tell?).

Anyway, here's this week's Instagram instalment!

1. Post work-out smoothie (really yummy!) 2. Taken today in Brighton, very rainy! 3. This chocolate is amazing!

4. Lovely flowers my mum picked 5. A morning beach run 6. Ditto

7. Another post-work out smoothie 8. Classic Wimbledon style; strawberries and cream 9. Previous outfit post

10. More chocolate from today! 11. Do you like my new dress? 12. New Essie polish to add to my collection :)

 

Hope you have a lovely weekend!! Are you doing anything interesting?

 

Lucy xx

25/06/13

It's been quite difficult these last couple of weeks trying to put together things to wear as half my wardrobe is still at Uni! I brought home the essentials; shorts, t-shirts, jeans etc. but am missing those summer pieces that I desperately need to get my hands back on! I shall force myself at some point this week to go up there and get some stuff...

And so this outfit is a result of digging around in some boxes and reaching into the depths of my wardrobe to see what I can rediscover. I had completely forgotten about this blazer, put away because the boyfriend shape went out - but hurray for me, it's back in again! (now all I need are boyfriend jeans...). What do you think of my monochrome look?

Blazer: H&M (old, similar here), T-Shirt: Cos (similar here, Shorts: Urban Outfitters (Silence and Noise), Shoes: Zara

 

Thanks for reading!

 

Lucy xx

Week in Instagram

I've done a couple of these Instagram posts now so I was thinking about making it a weekly Friday instalment! So I will try to aim to make this a regular weekly occurrence (assuming I have pictures to show you!).

This week was a lovely one catching up family and celebrating my final results coming through! I graduate in a few weeks but I have a law degree!! I'm so excited and emotional that three long hard and happy years have come to and end and look forward to the future! (Graduation pictures are a MUST!).

1. Coffee with Mum 2. On my way to dinner 3. Celebrating results in true English pub style!

1. Alex trying to throw stones 2. Outfit of the day 3. Restaurant Décor

1. Lunch with my sister in a lovely restaurant! 2. OOTD 3. Close up of OOTD

 

There weren't many this week so I will try and make a conscious effort to take more this coming week. Also, Instagram announced yesterday (which I'm sure most of you will be aware of by now) video on Instagram. I think the technology is fantastic/impressive but I am sceptical as to whether it takes away a key essence of Instagram. What do you think about the change? We'll have to see I suppose!

 

 

Thank you for reading

 

Lucy xx

White, Studs and Mesh!

Sorry for the absence I'm currently between homes and have a lot going on! I hope you like this dress, I wore it recently but didn't get a chance to shoot it so I've reshot for the blog! I think this hits the white trend and has an 'Alexander Wang' feel to it don't you think? It's super comfy and these heels I could walk miles in! Hope you like!

Dress: Topshop

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

Bag: Gifted (Primark I think)

 

Lucy xx

Festival Picks

It's that time of year everyone's getting ready for summer and the festivals taking place. There are the essentials everyone likes to go for, hunter wellies and anoraks and a trustee umbrella (if you're in England anyway). Here are a few of my favourite summer festival pieces that I've come across and are definitely on my wish list!
 







 


 Backpack: Asos
Dress: Topshop
Body: Topshop
Tetris tee: MinkPink
Shorts: Topshop
Crochet Top: Ecote
Sandals: Topshop
Cropped Tee: Topshop


Which are your favourites?

Lucy xx

Liebster Award!

The lovely Victoria has nominated me for the Liebster Award and so these are the answers to her questions and the questions I am asking those whom I have nominated.

 

 

 

Why did you create your blog? I created my blog because I really like fashion and talking about it! Also, I needed a distraction whilst I was studying for my final exams that didn't require me to leave the house!

How much do you spend for each post? I'm assuming this means time, rather than money. Each post varies! It depends on whether I'm posting about a product or an outfit, usually outfit posts will take a lot longer because I'm never happy with the pictures!

Favourite book? Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It's an English classic that's been a favourite since school - I've read it several times!

Someone you admire? I really admire Kate Middleton!

Why? I am SO English I know but I really like that way she deals with her new role as a royal.

What does a blog have to have to call your attention? Usually lots of photos! I have a short attention span so am, I hate to admit, a skim reader! So I like posts that are bright and colourful.

Favourite Shop? Topshop!

Dream trip? I road trip around the US or Mexico and Brazil combined into one month.

What would you never post on your blog? Pictures of messy nights out or things that are too personal - no one wants to see or read about that!

What do you like best in the 'blogger' world? For me it has to be the way fashion is interpreted. Magazines tell you what looks good but blogs will tell you why and whether something works or not. I find I get most, if not all, my inspiration from bloggers.

And least? How much time goes into posts! I try and keep up to date as much as I can but sometimes it's not easy coming up with things to post about!

My 11 Random Facts:

1. I am a law student

2. I have two sisters - In fact I'm a triplet!

3. I have size 37.5 feet

4. Olives are my favourite food

5. I was blonde for 5 years before recently changing back to brunette

6. I live on the South Coast of England

7. I currently have tonsillitis!

8. I am 22 next month

9. I have 10 piercings and a tattoo

10. I am not allergic to anything I know of

11. I play classical piano!

My Questions for my nominees:

1. What encouraged you to start your blog?

2. What is your favourite post that you have done?

3. How long have you been blogging for?

4. What is your favourite movie?

5. What is your favourite fashion designer?

6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

7. What is your favourite blog?

8. What do you most like about blogging?

9. What is your favourite item of clothing?

10. What is your favourite thing to cook?

11. What is your favourite city?

My Nominees:

http://llittleblonde.blogspot.co.uk/

http://soifdemode.blogspot.co.uk/

http://makeupbyoksana.blogspot.co.uk/

http://theperksofbeingahipster.blogspot.co.uk/

http://me-poppy.blogspot.co.uk/

http://novellaafterglow.blogspot.co.uk/

http://hidinginheaven.blogspot.co.uk/

http://asouthbreeze.blogspot.co.uk/

http://ouihui.blogspot.co.uk/

http://savingsimplicity13.blogspot.co.uk/

 

RULES:

 

1. Each person nominated must list 11 facts about themselves

2. Answer the 11 questions set by your tagger

3. Create your own 11 questions

4. Tag up to 11 up-and-coming bloggers (typically under 300 followers)

5. No tag backs!

 

Don't forget to let your nominees know!

Thank you again!

Lucy xx

Black on Black.....on Black!

I have been told that I have a bit of an obsession with blacks, whites and greys. I don't know whether it is because they are easier to wear and style or they're just a favourite of mine - I would probably guess it's a mix of the two. I am currently obsessed with these little leather shorts I picked up from Zara not so long ago; they go with everything and are perfect for the 'leather trend' (especially if you aren't comfortable in a full-on leather outfit!).

It's started raining again in England after such a lovely sunny week previously so it's back to shooting inside (better than nothing right?!). Hopefully the weather will cheer up again next week so we can get some sun!

What do you think of this outfit? It's really comfortable and so perfect for hot summer days! 

Top: BDG at Urban Outfitters, similar here, Shorts: Zara, similar here, shoes: River Island, similar here, Necklace: Topshop

 

 

Enjoy the rest of the week!

 

Lucy xx

Supergas Staples!

Ok, so I've jumped another a some-what increasingly prominent bandwagon (there are originals thoughts in there somewhere!). I have bought a pair of Supergas They are a replacement for my slightly battered Converse which are not at all as white as these are currently (give it time...) and are increasingly being chosen over other their American counterparts as a basic summer canvas shoe. Have you got a pair? Have you seen The Blonde Salad's versions? (on my wishlist!). Looking forward to giving these staples a go.

 

 

Wish you all a lovely week! I hope to post more outfit shots this week if the weather holds up. Thanks for reading.

 

Lucy xx

Week in Instagram

I've had a really nice week in Southampton with my boyfriend enjoying the sun and eating ice-cream! These are a few photos from my Instagram account taken in the last week. There is a link to my Instagram at the top of this page :).

Also I would like to mention that my blog has reached 100 followers! Thank you all for reading and all your comments I appreciate every single one :).

1. Sunny beach 2. Gelato in the Mall 3. Picnic in the Sun

4. Converse 5. Going home 6. Starbucks love

7. At the Fashion Show 8. Look from the show 9. My lovely boyfriend

 10. Sandals 11. Another look from the show 12. Bracelet from UO

13. Outfit post 14. Roof top drinks 15. Pret do half sandwiches!

 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Picnic kinda day

I've been staying in Southampton this week with the other half and the weather has been really nice these last couple of days so my boyfriend and I decided to pack up some sandwiches and head to the park for a picnic! With the sun shining I managed to squeeze in some photos before my tummy starting growling at me. Hope you like this outfit!

 

Top: Urban Outfitters, Skort: Zara, Sandals: River Island, Bag: R&B, Necklace: Topshop (old), Sunglasses: eBay

 

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Thanks for reading

 

Lucy xx

End of year fashion show

It's finally the end of term and University is coming to an end. My housemate at uni is a fashion student and at the end of the year the graduating class put on a showcase of some of their garments that they've produced for their final year projects. I thought it would be great to show you some of my favourite pieces from their work and what I wore for the event. I was really impressed with some of the designs! What do you think?

What I wore: Top: H&M, Shorts: Zara, Shoes: Zara

Let me know what you think!