MY MARCH MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES + BEAUTY

Hello everyone and Hello new month! Where did March spring from? (no pun intended), it honestly felt like January lasted a lifetime and February went in a flash. So the past couple of months at the beginning of the months, i have been sharing a selection of my must-buy items, whether that be the things i have already bought or if i am wanting to buy. That being said so far they seem to be a huge hit views wise, so with that in mind and now we are into a new month here are my March must-buys from clothing to beauty and accessories...

1. bareMinerals gen nude lip lacquer in the shade major | £17 |  
bareMinerals gen nude glow blush in the shade pretty in pink | £22 | selfridges |
Fun fact bareMinerals is probably my favourite high end makeup brand, especially for products like my all time favourite invisible bronze bronzer. They have recently launched a bunch of new gen nude products, which naturally i was going to be excited for especially the nude lip colours.

2. black faux leather jacket | £30 | missguided |
I have been in need of picking up a new black leather jacket, as i have had my other one for some time now and i decided to take a look on the missguided site. I ended up going for this one which to be honest is a bargain at £30, yet it was even more of a bargain as it was included during the 50% off everything on the site so it ended up being £15. I also took full advantage of this 50% off and picked up a few other things, but returned a couple of them as they ended up being too big.

3. casual peplum camisole top | £14 | topshop |
When it comes to tops i am all about stocking up on basics, especially tops like this one as they are so great just to throw on with a pair of jeans and look great paired with a leather jacket. I also like how they come in several different colours, but of course for me it is all about the black.

4. pretty trim bardot top | £22 | topshop |

Another Topshop number that i am loving at the moment is this bardot top, in this gorgeous peachy shade. I actually first mentioned this top in my recent early spring clothing + accessories lust list post and i said how perfect this would be for spring/summer with a pair of jeans, that is if we even end up getting any nice weather in the UK soon!

5. luna oriental kimono wrap dress | £20 | boohoo |

I have really been loving wearing print blouses when it comes to wanting something a little more dressy, then i saw this patterned wrap dress on Boohoo and thought how nice this would look styled in so many ways. You could style it either with heeled boots (ankle or thigh high) or with heeled sandals or block heels.

6. layla basic crew neck t-shirt | £5 | boohoo |

As i mentioned before i like to stock up on basics, as they always come in handy so when i placed a Boohoo order i decided to pick a few of these up whilst i was on the site. Of course i went for a couple of the black, but i also picked up a grey one and a mocha colour (which looks more of a nude colour). 

7. yellow tie up block heel sandals | £42 | river island |

Another item that i mentioned in my recent early-spring lust list is these gorgeous block heel sandals from River Island, which as i mentioned in that post i am obsessed with this yellow colour. I have a feeling these sandals are going to be a summer outfit staple, which you could either dress up or dress down.

8. with this man by jodi ellen malpas | £5.43 | amazon |

Finally the thing that i am probably so excited for at the end of the month, which is the next chapter in the This Man series of books. If you read my recent music, tv + books at the moment post then you will probably know how i started re-reading the series just to refresh my memory (well that is my excuse anyway). I definitely recommend giving this series a read, especially if you are a sucker for an alpha male and Jesse is the lord of alpha males!

 I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

xo.

EARLY SPRING CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES LUST LIST

Hello everyone! I know Spring might seem a long way off, especially seeing as we are currently still shivering in the cold. That being said this past weekend whilst out shopping, i spotted a handful of new-in clothes/accessories on the high street that i instantly fell in love with and even more so because they are perfect for spring. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of the pieces that i have my eye on...

1. river island tie up block heel sandals | yellow | £42 |

So River Island is somewhere i haven't found anything i really liked for a while now, yet whilst visiting two different stores in town with my sister the other day i actually found so many items that i am completely in love with. First of all i am actually obsessed with anything this shade of yellow recently, i think it is stunning just like these block heel sandals are and i think they would be a really great wardrobe staple for spring/summer this year.

2. topshop pretty trim bardot top | coral | £22 |

When i first walked into Topshop this is actually the first thing that caught my eye, as it is not only beautiful but this style of top is what i love for spring/summer time and it is so great for throwing on with a pair of black jeans (or white in the summer).

3. silkfred san diego shirt | leopard | £37 |

This item is actually a recently online discovery from Silkfred and this blouse/shirt immediately caught my eye, because of the beautiful style of leopard print. I think this item is something you can easily dress up with a leather skirt or trousers, then down with a pair of black ripped jeans. I also have my eye on a black and white spotty blouse, which i would probably style in the exact same way as this print. 

4. topshop olive gem embellished cross body bag | pink | £29 |

Back to Topshop and this is bag one of two i love from there at the moment, in fact every single time i head into a Topshop i find myself looking at the bags and i always like multiple styles each time. I must say cross-body chain bags are always a favourite of mine, as they are easy to carry and perfect for both day and night.

5. river island black gold tone double ring belt | black | £12 |

There are actually a few different brands stocking "gucci belt" dupes such as Primark and H&M but i have to say this River Island one has to be my favourite, not to mention the one that is in-expensive but really good quality. I really love the way this looks with an all black outfit paired with a belt like this, i think this belt with black jeans, tee and the yellow block sandals would go great together.

6. topshop "peachy" motif t-shirt | black | £14 |

Whilst on the subject of black tee's, a t-shirt that caught my eye in Topshop is this black cropped tee with a sweet as a peach motif on it. I am such a sucker for anything peach designed for some reason, it just gives me serious spring/summer vibes. I would pair this super casual with some high-wasted jeans or leggings.

7. h&m polarised sunglasses | beige | £34.99 | 

Earlier this month i shared a pair of sunnies in my "february must-buys" post but since then i actually came across this luxuary h&m like premium brand sunnies, which i actually prefer. I like how they are still the style/design i would go for and what suits me best, but this pair is lighter in colour and i think they would make more of a statement paired with certain outfits.

8. silkfred faux suede jacket | blush | £45 |

Another item that happened to catch my eye whilst i was browsing on the Silkfred site, this time this faux suede jacket in this beautiful blush shade. I think this style of jacket is perfect for spring to just throw on when it is still too cold not to wear a jacket or something, this blush shade also fits in perfectly with a lot of my clothes already in my wardrobe therefor making it the perfect spring staple piece.

9. topshop seline cross body bag | yellow | £25 |

Finally we have the second bag of the bunch that i have my eye on from Topshop, this time in this beautiful yellow colour again. They actually have a similar style in River Island also, but if i am being honest i prefer this one as it has the beautiful gold detailing on the front and the River Island one is just plain. I also like how this is half "leather" half suede unlike the River Island one which is all suede effect, i just feel like the Topshop version would be a lot more practical and stay in a better condition longer.

Catch up on my recent "february must-buys" post HERE...

xo.

PRE-FALL WISHLIST

Hello everyone! Seeing as we are now well into August (aka basically the last month of summer), the summer sales are in full swing and all of the autumn/winter pieces are starting to come out. I have already seen a bunch of pieces both beauty and style related, that will be perfect for the transition time between late summer and autumn. So for today's post i thought i would share those particular pieces that i am lusting after.

1. smashbox photo finish primerizer
The lazy girls perfect skin-prep products, as it moisturises and primes in one.

2. estée lauder double wear nude water fresh foundation
I am a huge double wear fan, so of course i need to try the new nude water fresh version.

3. charlotte tilbury eyes to mesmerise in the shade marie antoinette

4. becca light chaser highlighter for face and eye in the shade champagne dream
I mean, who doesn't need more highlighters in their collection?

5. urbay decay naked heat warm eyeshadow palette
This palette scream autumn as well as being my kind of shades, but it is currently OFS!

6. peter thomas roth water drench cloud cream
With the weather transitioning it can be hard on dryer skin types, this would be a saviour.

7. too faced melted latex liquid lipstick in the shade bite me

8. bareMinerals gen nude matte liquid lipstick in the shade bo$$

9. boohoo pearl oversized denim jacket
I love this particular denim jacket with the pearl detail, great for styling a plain outfit.
10. topshop ria floral cross body chain bag
How luxurious and chic does this Topshop bag look? It also comes in black but i love the white!
11. asos black lace up pointed ballet flats
12. river island beige tortoiseshell oversized sunglasses
As these are a beige tortoiseshell with dark frames, they will pair with autumn outfits.
13. boohoo off the shoulder jumper
14. river island light blue 3D flower crossbody bag
Another super chic bag, i love how similar this bag shape is to the Givenchy Pandora bags!
15. missguided double collar tie belt mac jacket
16. forever 21 contemporary open-knit cardigan
I love this particular colour knit during the autumn, as it suits my skin/hair tones and my favourite way to style a cardigan like this is with a plain black top and black jeans!

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BACK TO SCHOOL BAGS

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! Summer is almost over which for many people means back to school time. I know one of my favourite things about going back to school was always choosing a new bag for the year, so for today's post i thought i would share with you my top 6 favourite bags on the high street right now which would be perfect for school but as well as still being on trend at the same time...

1. Cream Block Wing Tote Bag - £45 River Island

2. Black Leather Backpack - £28 ASOS

3. Black Tote Bag - £36 Topshop

4. Black and White Print Satchel Bag - £22.99 New Look

5. Fold Over Shopper Style Bag - £30 Next

 (Available in Grey, Black and Nude)

6. Mi-Pac Backpack - £24.99 ASOS

(This style of backpack is available in a wide range of colours and patterns).

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SPRING'14: FASHION PART ONE

If you loved the Netflix series "orange is the new black" then you are going to love this spring '14. Models have hit the catwalks of fashion week sporting bright orange shades. If you are not daring enough to go all out on a bright orange piece such as a dress you could just accessorize any outfit with a pop of orange. Here is a few of my favourite "orange" pieces available on the high street this spring...

My hot pick favourite: Limited edition aztec print skirt from River Island for a bargain £15.

http://www.riverisland.com/women/skirts/mini-skirts/Orange-aztec-print-mini-tube-skirt-647475

Hope you are all having an amazing day and i will be back very soon with:

"spring '14 fashion part two: pretty pastels".

Katie♥