SIMPLY MER-MAZING GIFTS ALL MERMAID FANS NEED RIGHT NOW!

I know that mermaids and unicorns are EVERYWHERE at the moment and there are some super tacky bits out there… BUT some of us have loved unicorns and mermaids since way before they were cool and their new mainstream appeal only means that there’s even more amazing-ness out there for us to collect and covet. Totes like Ariel in her cave :).

You might have seen my post with some great Unicorn gifts, this time I’m all about the mermaid vibes, shells and holographic wonderousness. I’ve trawled the internet for my favourite mermaid themed goodies and gifts.

Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat?

1. Mermaid Passport Holder – £8 – ASOS
2. Spectrum: The Glam Clam – £60 – Beauty Bay (Please note family members, if I don’t get this for Christmas I will cry my eyes out).
3. Mermaid Shell Backpack – £30 – Skinnydip
4. Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book for Adults – £6.49 – Amazon
5. Mermaid Shell in Pink Glitter – £30 – Skinnydip
6. Mermaid Holographic Shell T-Shirt – £17.53 – Etsy
7. Set of 2 Plastic Exercise Books – £15 – Paperchase
8. iPhone 6S Plus Case In Holographic Snake – £8 – ASOS
9. Holographic Shell Watch – £18 – ASOS
10. Iridescent Lunch Bag – £14 – Paperchase
11. Sea Shell Locket – £7.91 – Etsy
12. Mermaid Snack Pots – £8 – Paperchase

Hope you all have a mermaizing day!
Love,

PERFECT GIFTS FOR THE UNICORN LOVER IN YOUR LIFE

ME ME ME!

I am in LOVE with all of these lovely little (and some not so little) gifts and cute items that are amazing, but you’d not usually buy for yourself… Unless you were looking for a special treat 🙂
Hint hint family members – Christmas isn’t miles away now!

Take a look at some of my favourite unicorn bits and bobs below – mostly below £10, all below £40!

1. iPhone SE/5/5S Glitter Unicorn Case– £18 – Skinnydip
2. Silver Plated Unicorn Necklace – £19 – Estella Bartlett (I own this in rose gold – GREAT work leaving present)
3. Unicorn Robe – £30 – ASOS
4. Unicorn Mood Light – £8.95 – Mythological Lighting
5. Unicorn Print Always Be Yourself – £9.99 – Etsy
6. Unicorn Cookie Cutter – £5 – Meri Meri (NEED THIS!)
7. Keep Calm and Colour Unicorns – £4.99 – ASOS
8. Unicorn Light Up Slippers – £39.99 – The Gift Oasis
9. Sterling Silver Unicorn Bracelet – £38 – Dogeared (YES PLEASE!)
10. NPW Unicorn Tape Dispenser – £10 – ASOS

I hope you all have mythical and wonderful Fridays!

Love,

THE LIGHT AND DARK SIDES OF EMBROIDERY – SHOP THE TREND

There are so many ways to wear one of this summer’s hottest trends – embroidery. It’s colourful, folky and therefore perfect for the summer months! One way to make sure you’re always on trend with the look? Keep the base colour basic. I love embroidery on black and white. There are loads of other colours out there, reds and blues and baby pinks, but I think the timeless looks (and easiest to style) are those that sit on black and white backgrounds.

So which side do you belong to? The dark side – with bright pinks, teals and contrasting white embroidery? Or the light side – whites and creams with bold blues, reds and black embroidery? Maybe some of my favourite options below will help you make up your mind – or show you that you like a little bit of both!

Celebs on the dark side (L-R): Anna Kendrick, Beyoncé, Gigi Hadid, Olivia Palermo

1. Short skirt – £19.99 – H&M
2. Reclaimed Vintage Embroidered Envelope Clutch Bag – £16 – ASOS
3. Embroidered Shirred Dress by Nobody’s Child – £30 – Topshop
4. Embroidered skirt – £24.99 – H&M
5. Embroidered Mini Skirt – 29.99 – Zara
6. Embroidered Dress – £49.99 – Zara
7. Embroidered Bralet by Glamorous – £39 – Topshop
8. Embroidered bucket bag – £29.99 – H&M
9. Floral Embroidered Bomber Jacket by Glamorous – £68 – Topshop
10. Embroidered Lace Pencil Skirt – £70 – Oasis

Celebs on the light side (L-R): Kate Middleton, Lily Collins, Katie Holmes, Blake Lively

1. Embroidered Jacket – £89.99 – Zara
2. Glamorous Petite Embroidered Sleeveless Top With Tassel Detail – £41 – ASOS
3. Orange Tassel Embroidered Tote Bag – £24.99  £11 – New Look
4. Cream Embroidered Trim Fray Hem Cami – £19.99  £11 – New Look
5. TALL Embroidered Bib Playsuit – £26 – Topshop
6. White Embroidered Trim Strappy Dress – £29.99 – New Look
7. Star Mela Placement Floral Embroidered Clutch with Tassel – £49 £22 – ASOS
8. Embroidered Poplin Shirt – £29.99 – Zara
9. Embroidered cotton blouse – £35.99 – Mango
10. Embroidered Contrast Bomber Jacket by Glamorous – £45 – Topshop

And some final top tips? Go for floral and bold and bright for an all over pattern, but tribal, basic and subtle for an embroidered trim. Also try not to over-do your outfit by wearing a heavily embroidered piece with other bold patterns and bright colours – let your embroidered item stand out and do the talking to keep things super chic!

I hope you like the lovely items I’ve pulled together – let me know if you’ve got any great embroidered items this summer and where they’re from!

Love,

GILMORE GIRLS – STYLISH THEN, STYLISH NOW.

Gilmore Girls is without question my favourite TV show of all time (I mean maybe Game of Thrones or West Wing or Newsroom or One Tree Hill or Luther come close, but over all, if push came to shove, it’s GG). And yes I’m proud (I have strange pride boundaries) to say that I’ve watched all 7 seasons on Netflix within 2 months of it being available in the UK (about time amiright?).

Watching it again – 16 years after the first season aired back in 2000 – has made me realise that some things really don’t go out of fashion. Except the bandansa Sooki and Laurelai used to wear all the time – those are done. And I got to thinking about how many of the fashion statements we saw Rory and Laurelai wear over those 7 wonderful seasons are still around today – or have come back after a few years off.

So I’ve picked out some of my favourite trends that were in then and are back now, so take a little look at how to emulate Laurelai and Rory with a 2016 twist…

The Spaghetti Strap Slip

This is a Laurelai classic look – she’s a big fan of the triangle top, spaghetti strap slip dress or top for an evening look. Whether it’s metalic, silk/satin or floral, this shape was seen frequently through all 7 seasons and now it’s a look that’s EVERYWHERE! Further great news, baby blues are so in this season, so if you’ve got blue eyes like Laurelai (or me) these will really make them pop!

Stylish now: (L-R) Ciara, Jamie King, Ashley Benson, Anne Hathaway

1. Cami Front Midi Slip Dress – £38 – ASOS
2. Satin Midi Slip Dress – £24.99 – New Look
3. Busy Garden Wrap Dress – £39 – Topshop
4. Crepe Wrap Midi Slip Dress – £28 – ASOS

 

The Choker/Keyhole Dress

Another trend that’s all over the high street at the moment – chokers. As Taylor Swift said “I feel like maybe chokers are the new flower crowns?” – they are everywhere this summer and now, dresses with built in chokers! That black dress Laurelai wore to the BBQ at her parents house (far right above) was a WOW moment, and now you can get an almost exact replica!

Stylish now: (L-R) Taylor Swift, Khloe Kardashian, Jessica Wright, Selena Gomez

1. True Decadence Petite High Neck Keyhole Pencil Dress – £30 £12 – ASOS
2. Rosia Choker Neck Bodycon Dress – £25  £18 – PrettyLittleThing
3. Malaya Crepe Choker Midi Dress – £25 – PrettyLittleThing
4. Sophia Choker Neck Plunge Shift Dress – £12 – Boohoo

 

The Bardot Gown

Who could ever forget Rory’s prom dress which Laurelai made her? And when Emily said ‘Oh good you bought her a dress’ – the highest of Emily praise… *sigh*.
ANYWAY that gorgeous gorgeous man *cough* navy silk bardot gown was the envy of all at the prom (so was Dean) and the shape is back in a big way at the moment. Bardots are everywhere, but I’ve looked out the most sleek and stylish fits for that clean, modern look!

Stylish now: (L-R) Sienna Miller, Blake Lively, Lady Gaga, Reese Witherspoon

1. Lavish Alice Deep Bandeau Asymmetric Hem Midi Dress – £58 – ASOS
2. Michelle Keegan Loves Lipsy Rib Bardot Midi Dress – £35 – Lipsy
3. Bardot Bodycon Mini Dress – £30 – Missguided
4. Bardot Bodycon Dress – £55 – River Island

 

The Shortsleeved/Sleeveless Turtleneck

Another trend that’s back and everywhere! This was another staple through the seasons and often worn cropped or with high waisted jeans/skirts – so 2016! Team this look with wide-leg trousers for a chic, office look and denim shorts or skirt for the summer!

Stylish now: (L-R) Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Munn, Karlie Kloss

1. Honey Punch High Neck Ribbed Body – £32 – ASOS
2. The Turtle Neck Body In Rib – £14 -ASOS
3. Monki High Neck Top – £8 – ASOS
4. Glamorous Rib Turtle Neck Top – £7 – ASOS

 

The Raglan Tee

This is a sportswear staple, but as part of the current sportsluxe trend, the raglan tee is a classic casual style. It’s all about the contrast sleeves and bold colours. Team a raglan tee with jeans and trainers for the perfect casual weekend look. Or wear with distressed denim shorts in the summer for a simple, classic sports look.

Stylish now: (L-R) Elle Fanning, Jennifer Lawrence, Niall Horan, Alessandra Ambrosio

1. Contrast Raglan T Shirt – £8 – Missguided
2. One Day Tall Contrast Raglan Tee – £14 – ASOS
3. Baseball shirt – £7.99 – H&M
4. Celina Contrast Raglan T Shirt – £10 – Boohoo

So there you have it, you can now channel Lorelai and Rory all week long, whatever the occasion!
Love,

SUMMER STYLE – LACE & LARGE

So, the bralet trend isn’t a new one, but it’s certainly one that I’m on board with!

As a larger busted lady, I can’t partake in this day-to-day, I need the support! However there’s nothing I love more than getting home after a long day at work and ditching the bra. For those of you blessed with the ability to go bra-less or to live without wires, the hottest trend by far at the moment is the lace bralet. Team your delicate and feminine bralet with the masculine staple of an over-sized shirt for an immediately chic look. Add in some faded, distressed denim for the ultimate cool.

When it comes to colours, the darker the better for the bralet – think black, navy and deep wine colours. And for the shirt, lighter is fresher, you can’t beat a crisp white shirt or a lovely light blue.

So whether you’re looking for a casual but sexy evening look, or if you’re just on the look out for something a little more sexy and comfortable to slip into in the comfort of your own home, I’ve scoured the high street for the best out there…

1. Daisy Lace Non Wire Soft Bralet – £12 – Next
2. Warehouse Relaxed Curved Hem Shirt – £29 – Warehouse
3. Gilly Hicks Removable-Pads Lace Triangle Bralette – £14 – Hollister
4. ASOS Soft Twill Oversized Shirt – £36.00 – ASOS
5. Lace triangle bra – £19.99 – Mango
6. Monki Oversized Shirt – £25.00 – ASOS
7. Triangle lace bra – £19.99 – Mango
8. Warehouse Oversized Shirt – £32 – Warehouse
9. Aerie Lace Cross-Back Bralette – £18.00 – American Eagle
10. Oversized cotton shirt – £29.99 – H&M
11. Wavy Hem Scalloped Bralette – £7.69 – Etsy
12. Long Sleeve Frill Back Shirt – £36.00 – Topshop
13. Lace Detailed Bralet – £22.00 – Topshop
14. Slim Boyfriend White Shirt with Pleat Detail Back – £25.00 – ASOS

Love,