In Vogue: February

At this moment in time, with the sun shining and one or two birds chirping away in the distance, my mind has suddenly surged forward to warmer days and hazy evenings.

In light of this, February’s In Vogue comes in the form of this stunning H&M scuba skirt, which I recently bought online for a bargain £39.99. I’ve never usually been a fan of the larger, more structured skirts, usually opting for a slick pencil, or A-Line mini, but I thought this was an exception.

I love the colourful butterfly pattern – although it’s quite busy I can also see it being extremely versatile. As the warmer months creep forward I’ll be teaming with a white sleeveless shirt or simple colour block tee, and accessorising with simple earrings, bangles and perhaps a statement ring, depending on the occasion.

The only shoes suitable for this specific length have to be heels – it’s a no brainer. I’ll be opting for my new ankle strap tan pair, which I recently ordered from New Look – look out for my blog post on these gems in the coming days ❤ x x x

Margarita, Mamacita?

It’s been just over a month since I travelled to Mexico for an autumn break. My boyfriend and I had spent hours trawling the web for just the right getaway spot, eventually settling on the crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and good-time vibes of Cancun. I already have way too many clothes, especially when it comes to holidays, but obviously I couldn’t resist a further few items for the occasion…

First things first – some new bikinis (essential, of course). A combination from H&M bargains and a couple of splurges from Victoria’s Secret helped complete my collection. I opted for a couple of different styles and colours pending the tan situation, as well as a sexy low-cut costume from ASOS. I chose white (daring, I know), but only for when I’d already had a few days of sun.

Following the bikini splurge, I treated myself to a couple of new dresses, one of which was a gorgeous flowing black backless maxi from Ashanti Brazil. To accessorise, some beautiful (and purse-friendly) jewellery pieces from H&M. I’m not usually one for gold, but I feel it always bodes well on holiday, especially when teamed with a healthy glow and a bright dress.

We were only staying in Mexico for a week, but it gave me enough time to showcase my new swimwear, and a few different outfit styles at night. My favourites included my black maxi split skirt with ASOS floral peplum, which I teamed with jewelled sandals and a fishtail plait. Not forgetting one of my all-time go-to’s – a floral midi stretch dress from Zara, which Kim Sears wore to Wimbledon last year (securing it’s place as a sell-out item just hours later). I usually team this with one of my favourite belts from Ted Baker, to clinch and shape the waist further, and tousled beachy waves.

I also made sure to pack my cute white tulip dress, which I purchased during my time at University for a last minute trip to Ibiza, and wore with statement earrings and a bright pink lip. A simple black midi dress and my Moschino letter belt also looked great mid-week, especially with a deep red lip. My favourite is Eva’s Pure Red, from the L’Oreal Color Riche collection. Unlike some, it lasts for hours and goes on as a thick matte for a bolder, more statement colour.

Finally, my ASOS floral hitchcock dress, which I bought at the bargain price of £15, teamed with Accessorize sandals, a high bun and a nude lip (thank you Charlotte Tilbury!) provided me with instant summertime chic on our last night. However, the tight-fitting waist wasn’t as friendly as I’d hoped after several cocktails and a 3 course dinner!