A New Sparkle

New cartilage piercing from Woody's in High Wycombe. Sunglasses from Asos

R Ring

Dainty initial ring from Daisy Jewellery with silver band and gold R.

Pre-Autumn Purchases

PREPARING FOR MY FAVOURITE FASHION SEASON

(and nippy Newcastle)

'Juste Parfait' Slogan Knit - Zara - £35.99 £9.99

My childhood involved much huffing and puffing over scratchy sock seams and itchy jumpers. I wouldn't have stood for this Acrylic/Alpaca mix but when the slogan is this cute (and it's a tenner), you just GET OVER IT.

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Crop Check Shirt - Topshop - £28 

Black (which I thought was blue when I bought it?) and white ✓ check flannel ✓ cropped ✓ 
I teamed this beauty with a red Topshop satchel and lipstick @ The Jazz Cafe last month

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Iridescent Clutch - Zara - £19.99

I've been on the look out for a holographic/iridescent bag for a while. After seeing the &OtherStories and Affix London  clutches, I'm glad I held out because I'm in love with this one from Zara's new collection. The orange version is just as tempting, but not as versatile. Classic shape with a futuristic shine - ADORE. 

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Black/Silver Cardigan - Dorothy Perkins - £10

One of my first purchases from DP whilst working there this summer. Another winter warmer to add to my knitwear collection featuring either sparkles or fluffy bits. Lucky this had both...

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Leopard Scarf with Fluoro Stripe - £19 £7.99

Finally from Zara, faithful as ever, an electric blue scarf with a zesty double stripe
looks awesome with leather and jeans.

Dots for Dotty P

Green spotty treggings from UniQlo, bright yellow patent slippers from Office for work at Dorothy Perkins.

Flouro for Holiday

Embroidered bikini from River Island, fluorescent leather sandals from Urban Outfitters

Shiny Shiny

Sparkly socks and patent Zara loafers for an interview in London.

Pendants

Hanging pendants in my room.
Scissors by This Charming Girl
Blue bow by Cath Kidston
Stone cross by Topshop
Round caged stone by Sphere of Life
Turquoise stone (not sure where from!)
Silver eagle with bomb by Tom Binns
Multiple gold rings by Topshop
Colourful pirate ship by Topshop
Rosebud (unknown)
Scrabble piece (unknown)

Highstreet Hitlist - Bikinis

Finding the perfect summer bikini can be really difficult with each year offering new silhouettes and styles. Going through endless mixing and matching of halter, cup or bandeau options paired with tie-side, short or brief bottoms to find most flattering set is frustrating. For me, I love a gorgeous summery print and usually go for a triangle string bikini. This is because, as a petite pear, it can lengthen my thighs and is the most practical for both swimming and tanning! I also like plain-coloured bottoms as it slims below the waist and keeps attention to pattern above. Regardless of how much you want to show or cover, it's important to pick something secure to feel comfortable in the waves as well as on the sun lounger ☀

Here are my favourites on the high street for this summer.

1- Japanese Flower Bandeau - Zara - £15.99

2- Japanese Flower Briefs - £15.99

3- Melons! Top - Drop Dead - £5

4- Melons! Bottoms - Drop Dead - £5

5- Paisley Bandeau - Accessorize - £15

6- Black Tieside Pants - Topshop - £8

7, 8 - Polka Dot Bikini - Topshop - £30

9- Tropical Balconette Top - Ted Baker - £45

10- Tropical Bottoms - Ted Baker - £35

11, 12- Porcelain Floral Bikini - Topshop - £30

13- Ethnic Turtle Triangle Top - Urban Outfitters - £16

14- Ethnic Turtle Bottoms - Urban Outfitters - £12

15- Fruit Print Top - American Apparel - £26

16- Fruit Print Bottoms - American Apparel - £26