JUNE LOVE LIST- SUMMER SALE STEALS

I figured instead of doing the usual love list for this month, I would spice things up a little. At the moment nearly all stores are having their summer sales, and I'm struggling to find things that I really love and at the same time refuse to justify spending too much on our measly British summer months. When I holiday to Sardinia in August, as a rule it's uncomfortably hot to wear anything but a swimsuit, and it's all very well fantasizing about floral playsuits, crisp white suits with loafers and floppy hats but at the end of the day it's beach dresses, sunglasses and flip flops that I'll be living in for a month so I've picked out a few sale items that are perfectly practical as well as beautifully bargainous (my alliteration is on fire today), and I cannot wait to get my hands on some of these babies...

1. NYX Cream Lipstick-Pink -£1.64 

I've never tried out any NYX products because I believe it's an American brand  but I'm a huge Nastygal fan and considering this amazing price, it' seems the perfect time to invest in a couple of their products because I love their selection of shades and products. 

2. Ted Baker Wash Bag -£15

For me this is the ideal wash bag to take on holiday-it's big and beautiful- it can be used  to store makeup,hair products, suncreams...and for £15!  I love the quality of Ted Baker products and imagine I'd get a good lot of use out of this. 

3.Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish-£2.99 Buy one get the second half price 

I've raved on about these polishes in the past and stick by my decision that they're the most affordable quality varnishes from the drugstore, so why not pick up a couple of summer shades..?

4.The Body Shop Passion Fruit Shower Gel -£3 & Passion Fruit Body Butter-£5

I feel like you can never go wrong with The Body Shop and I've had my fair share of their products in the past and the body butter is marvelous, the perfect travel essential, usually £13, now £5 its a worthwhile purchase, even to buy a couple to give as gifts with the matching shower gel...

5. NYX Primal Colors Face & Body Color-£2.06

An array of seriously affordable eye shadows from NYX-the perfect tropical palette for summer days. 

6. Heeled Jelly Sandals-£7 

I still haven't got myself a pair of these beauties, and to be honest I'm quite overwhelmed with the high-street's selection of colors and styles-if I could, I buy them all. Seeing this brilliantly bright  Topshop pair for £7 has made my decision  much easier, and I can certainly wear these with some cute frilly socks or on holiday on the beach, around the house or just whilst perusing the shops, that is if they're comfortable..but I'll be sure to report back. 

7. Field Of Flowers Iphone 5 Case-£8.22

A cute summer accesory. 

8. Watermelon Print Boxy Crop Shirt-£10 

This top combines my three loves in life; cropped blouses, watermelon and flowers. I purchased it last night. I had to. I love River Island's online sale because everything is so affordable and the online sale runs throughout the year and features some of the seasons coolest pieces- unbeknown to most people.  

9. Lion Flat Flip Flops-£15

These were £40 and seeing them at £15 makes them a lot more desirable. I like the print, I love the gold hardware detail, and they're just a bit different to your bog standard flip flop, perhaps to add a bit of pzazz to what would otherwise be a plain outfit. 

10. Palm Print T-shirt-£19 

This bright top is definitely a wardrobe staple for summer. Pair it with a skirt, shorts and it just adds a bit of interest and vivacity. Obviously I'm big on prints, but I just love the color combination of the orange and green, especially good for the not-so-adventurous because it can be paired with something so simple like denim shorts. 

11. Wanderluster Papatya Earings-£59.61  

I know these are on the pricier side, but as a blogger I like to provide a variety of options for all, I think these are simply stunning, despite the fact that I wouldn't spend £60 on a pair of earings(student life, plus I'm a big spender and never manage to save for anything sizable) but...they are wonderfully tropical and exotic- one must always appreciate this kind of beauty. 

Hope you manage to find some bargains beauties too...It's never been easier, they're everywhere!

Love Ev

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OOTD: KEY LIME PIE

This Outfit Of The Day pretty much encapsulates most of my associations with summer; lemon, lime and citrussy shades with a crisp pop of monochrome, a huge lack of sleeves and a tourist-inspired backpack. 

 Lime (as well as coral) is one of my must-wear colors for summer, I adore it. I feel like it's bold and zesty whilst complimenting my skin tone, and only gets better with a tan. I initially picked up this color block striped skirt from Missguided.co.uk because I don't really have anything of the sort, plus its that scuba-esque fabric that everyone and their mother seems to be talking about and I imagined it being quite versatile too, so I snapped it up. It's high-waisted and the hem cuts just below the knee which I think is a massively flattering style for all body shapes, as it can be worn with something over the top, or with a cute crop to show the waistline.  

A couple of weeks later I was back on the site (as most clothes addicts would be) and I was so drawn to this light-knit  sweater vest, and instantly I was imagining endless outfit possibilities incorporating this neon beauty. So that was that. It's not the best thing to wear on a scorching hot day because of the fabric but for a warm but breezy day its perfect, or even in winter months with a nice blouse underneath... the possibilities are endless.  

I was hugely influenced by the block colors, sharp shapes and tailored lines featured in Christopher Kane's (I love his work) Spring/Summer 2015 collection- in fashion we must always look ahead I've learnt. 

I had seen a few bloggers haul this beauteous little backpack from Primark, and I finally got my hands on it, and of course it was £8 well spent. I love how chic it looks, the size is perfect- it fits a lot of my stuff inside and to me it certainly doesn't look like good old Primani- which is always a bonus- no one wants a cheap looking bag. It's the perfect addition to my backpack collection. Otherwise, fairly simple with jewelry, but both the skirt and top have the ability to be dressed up with a stunning statement necklace, perhaps even an orange or turquoise shade to add to completely juxtapose the lime..? The great thing with simple pieces is that they have a huge spectrum of potential for exploration and transformation. 

Strangely in Brighton we've had more great weather this week so what better opportunity to meet up with my lovely friends that I don't see enough of....

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Bodycon Skirt- (lilac version)- Missguided.co.uk

Lime Knitted Vest- Missguided.co.uk

Belt- H&M

Backpack, Necklace & Socks- Primark 

Black Chunky Heel Sandal- Shoebou.com

Sunglasses- Brighton Vintage Fair 

Watch- Fossil

Lips- Kate Moss x Rimmel Shade 107 

Enjoy your summer!

Ev x

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OOTD: PEACHY

It's been a long old while (an extremely long while) since I last did an OOTD, but the time has finally come. As most people, I've been hella busy with my last few months of college (high-school) but I've finally finished my exams and rinsed my hands of school altogether. RELIEF.HAPPINESS. FREEDOM, blah blah  blah. However one must look for opportunities in all situations and I'm super excited because this means that I can dedicate a lot more time to my true loves- fashion, blogging, styling, the list goes on. 

Seeing as I've had more time to work and earn, my bank balance has been 'yo-yoing'  noticeably because I've been (over) investing in various fabulous spring/summer finds which the high-street seems to we writhing in at the moment. Without further a due here's a springy outfit for a lovely June afternoon.  

Let us join together in a moment of utter appreciation for the recent British weather...where I was able to enjoy a good old Pimms outside a pub in town...

Moments over. 

First and foremost, the piece de ressistance; the cut-out floral playsuit from River Island. I picked up this bomb of a piece quite a few months ago, but not until now have I been able to wear it confidently and comfortably with bare legs, without my butt cheeks freezing to the silky fabric. I love the busyness of the monochrome print contrasted with the bold peachy colored jacket from Zara (that I actually did a blog post  on). This coral/peach is the one and only color for this season and I'm so glad I picked it up. It's light-weight, chic and very weather-appropriate, because it literally goes with everything and anything from nights out to picnics in the park. A must in my opinion. And as for the playsuit, so unique and different in terms of the print and the beautiful cut out detail. 

Now I know the socks and sandals trend is massively love/hate, but I'm one of those freaks who adores it. Up until now I would observe in horror as tourists patrolled the city with their beige socks and brown sandals, but who knew we'd be looking in granddad's closet for Summer '14 fashion trends? I for one am pleasantly surprised, many may beg to differ, but I've said it before and I'll say it again; wear whatever the hell you want. Irrespective of if your mum thinks its 'too short' or your friends think its 'weird', Iv'e never been one to give two shits of others' opinions and the socks and sandals trend is one I shall sport with great pride.

Jewelry wise, I kept things very simple because of the detailed collar of the playsuit but also because the weather is hot, and it's not particularly comfortable to have heavy chains hanging everywhere, but of course a simple coral belt because I like things in my life to match. 

Floral Print Playsuit- River Island

Peach Colored Coat-Zara

Chunky Black Sandals- Shoebou.com

Backpack- Aldo

Chanel Earrings- Brighton Vintage Fair 

Belt- ASOS (similar here)

Pink Lace Socks- Bershka

Round Lens Retro Shades-Similar here  

Gold Band Rings- H&M

Lips- Kate Moss for Rimmel

Nails- Rita Ora for Rimmel shade 203 

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