ready for spring #2 - bright monochrome

For me, Spring is a time for statement clothing which is why I love this Topshop Lime Green Knitted Tuck Stitch Jumper (long name!). There's still going to be rain or chill through Spring and I think this will be perfect for keeping the weather away and brightening up your outfit! This would look brilliant paired with the essential, Black Skinny Leigh Jeans from Topshop. You don't want anything that will clash with the green so under-state everywhere else.

I LOVE monochrome and stripes, and this multi-striped top from H&M is no exception. The diagonal stripes are really going to bring you in at the waist creating a lovely hour-glass look.

Long-ish sleeves are a must for me, I hate having my arms on show, so when I'm wearing a short sleeved item, it's essential I wear a jacket/cardigan. I fell in love with this beautiful Red PU Trim Jacket from Miss Selfridge. Perfect when you're running late in a morning and need something to give your outfit that little bit more.

Finally metallics. These are really gonna catch peoples eye, literally. The sun will hit every single person haha! But this little black ombre beauty from River Island is so pretty! Definitely perfect for a few drink, or maybe shopping. It's efforless yet so beautiful.

Find the first post of my Ready for Spring series here!

What did you guys think? I'm not really used to doing anything about Fashion, but I thought I'd dip my toe in the pool! I'd love your feedback :)

2013 beauty and fashion, what's going on?!

Whilst the snowy weather hit the country, I hit my local shop to stock up on some magazine to get a glimpse of what to expect S/S 2013, and I have to say, I'm not entirely impressed.

I thought I'd gotten rid of dungarees plenty of years ago, I looked a lot more like Augustus Gloop than I'd like to remember. Although I can slightly see how people may suit these, surely it's going to only be a select few that will be able to pull these off? I have quite a wide variety of friends, with lots of different styles, and I can count on one hand the amount of people I imagine could pull them off. I just can't find myself liking them, as much as I want too! I guess it's exactly the same as my dislike for jumpsuits, if you're short and stumpy, there's a very slim chance you'll be able to make the bill, but long, athletic and leggy and you're top of the class.
I am definitely more open to playsuits and short dungarees, though I can't seem to find one that I love on me. I just think a full body suit is just too much, it's just a no. Nada. Zilch.


Another style I found myself reading more and more of was colour clashing, in both make up and clothing. I do quite like clashes in clothing, however I find a difficult one to pull off, and have never been adventurous enough myself to give it a go.

Clashes in make up is certainly something left to be desired in my eyes. I just cannot seem to find a situation in which these styles would ever be appropriate? Don't get me wrong, they look fantastic in magazines and on the runway, but I can't actually imagine someone wearing it. Do feel free to let me know if you think otherwise though!


I definitely think I'll be sticking to my natural make up looks, perhaps I'll be a little more adventurous - use more plums, purples, greens even on my eyes, perhaps I'll stray to some coral blush, and pinky-coral lips, but I doubt I'll find myself reaching for the red mascara and ice blue cream shadows.


What do you think about these coming trends? I'd love to hear, so post a comment below!