May favourites

I am heading off on holiday in a few weeks to sunny Spain –  totally ready for some relaxation time with the family, a chance to catch up on my reading and top up my tan since London summer has not yet arrived! Here are a few purchases I made in advance and I can’t wait to pack them in my suitcase!

Naked Palette – I had to relent and buy this Naked Basics Palette. I just needed some eyeshadow I could wear everyday while I love my Naked 3 palette for the shimmery shades, I just felt the matte ones didn’t suit me. I love the size of this one and that it can fit right in my make up bag! Plus I bought it in duty-free and everyone knows what you buy at the airport doesn’t count!

BB cream – Summer time is here and with that i have banished my foundation and moved onto BB cream. I used to use the Loreal one and I thought I would try a Garnier one. I love the coverage it gives, still enough t. However I unfortunately bought it in a shade too dark for me so I had to go and buy the fair shade! Luckily it was a serious bargain –  it is currently on offer in Superdrug for £4.50 so get on down and try it out!

Statement earrings –  I loved these black, white and gold aztec style earrings for summer and they are definitely going to be my summer earrings!

Headscarf –  This was a risky purchase as I am slightly concerned I look like a 6 year old wearing this scarf but I wanted something to keep my hair off my face when I’m by the pool or beach. I feel I am kind of getting away with it so far….or so I like to think!

Necklace – My mum had this necklace and last time I was visiting I didn’t take it off me and was go glad to see that H&M still had it in stock! I love the white necklace with a white top for summer. My mum, my sister and me all have really similar taste when it comes to jewellery and since I live in a different city we can’t share the way we used to. So everytime one of us buys a necklace, you can almost guarantee someone else will buy it within a few weeks!

Make-up bag –  This was probably my most expensive purchases but I desperately needed a make-up bag that actually fitted everything in this and I loved the gorgeous Liberty fabric of this one. Its from Maggs London and I think they make a great present for someone, or a treat for yourself!

What are your latest favourites? Any new items for summer?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Springtime blossoms

Springtime has been creeping in slowly, with a few false starts in London but perhaps it is almost here at last. Saturday was a trip to one of my favorite places in London, which I just don’t visit enough. Notting Hill with its pastel houses, cute shops and blossoms is a lovely way to spend a Saturday, meandering the streets and moving from coffee shop to coffee shop. It seems like so long ago we were last in the area (see here) and I don’t know why we don’t head west more often. The weeks just seem to fly by!

 

We headed for a wander around the market and to have some lunch before attempting to take some photos of me. Euan needed some shots of him for work and he is such a natural poser, with every photo being almost perfect. I on the other hand am so awkward and after a few minutes I will give up in bad temper and end up with just a few usable shots. Modelling is definitely not for me…. 

 

I have been shopping around for three things: new brogues, a breton top and a new statement summer necklace to tie all my outfits together. And I have found them all! Warning: you will see these on me ALOT over the next few months!

Striped top \\ Jeans \\ Trench coat \\ Leather brogues \\ Necklace \\ Hat

What are your springtime essentials? What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday?

Saturday style

This has been a chilly week, even through my coat and gloves the air has felt frosty. However, waking up on Saturday was a pleasant surprise for the sun to be out and the air not quite so cold. I had a quick run before getting ready for a birthday brunch! I am going through a phase where I am trying to wear things from my wardrobe that I haven’t worn in a while to stop the temptation from buying new clothes … at least until January is out of the way! As a result I couldn’t find anything similar to what I am wearing so I have put together a similar look with stuff in shops now that I love! What do you think?!

 

 

Shirt // Dress // Boots // Necklace // Earrings