OUTFIT | #62

 

blouse: Uniqlo; shorts: H&M; sandals: Topshop; watch: Citizen

This outfit was totally inspired by a Polyvore that Days of Dane posted a while ago. While I don't have any white shorts (I'm too prone to spilling things on myself to own white clothing), my old faithful yellow pair did the trick. Those sandals she posted, on the other hand, I am totally lusting after. They have that whole ugly yet cute (and moreover, comfortable) thing that I kind of love. No doubt they'll pop up on a wishlist at some point in the near future. 

As you read this, I'm probably freaking out and packing to go to my first music festival (I know, I'm such a square) Well, technically it's not my first. But it's definitely my first time doing the whole camping thing at a festival. That should be ...interesting. I consider myself a pretty adept packer but this feels a bit out of my league. At least I can't cock everything up by forgetting my passport again this time! 

LIPSTICK | All-Time Favourites

If you know me, or have seen my make up collection, you will be aware I am somewhat of a lipstick fanatic. I own nearly 40, which seems a tad ridiculous even to me. I do wear them all though and I don't buy colours that look similar to ones I already own. You will not find a million shades of nude in my lipstick drawer. Bright oranges, a whole lot of reds and a few dark purples, however? Definitely. I tend to subscribe to the 'Go bold or go home' sentiment when it comes to my lips. There are a few (six, in fact) lipsticks that, I admit, I do favour above the rest though. 

l-r: Topshop Lips in All About Me; NYX Round Lipstick in Doll

TOPSHOP LIPS IN 'ALL ABOUT ME'
This lipstick was actually free with a Topshop.com purchase I made a few months ago. I found out about the deal on their Facebook page and while I have no idea what clothes I bought in the order, this lipstick immediately became one of my absolute favourites. It's super bright, with a slight blue tone so it doesn't make your teeth look yellow. I like to pull this one out when I'm feeling a bit under the weather (or hungover, it happens) to make myself look a little more alive and kicking.

NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN 'DOLL'
NYX products are basically impossible to find in the UK but I bought a bulk lot of 10 lipsticks on eBay last summer. This one is the best of the bunch, in my opinion. Sometimes the quality of these Round Lipsticks can vary (three words: chunky glitter EVERYWHERE) but Doll is a staple everyday colour for me. It's a good fit between the more subdued nude or mauve shades and a brighter red lip.

l-r: Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow; Rimmel Colour Show Off Lipstick in Shake Up Pink

REVLON LIPSTICK IN 'CHERRIES IN THE SNOW'
I tend to think of this as my 'special occasion' lipstick. I wore it for the first time on my 17th birthday and now I always reach for it on holidays and for parties. The wear time on this lipstick is incredible; with a good lipliner, I barely need to reapply it throughout the day. I don't tend to be concerned with certain lipsticks for certain seasons but this is definitely a good all-rounder: bright enough for summer and cool-toned enough that it suits a wintry look too.

RIMMEL LIPSTICK IN 'SHAKE UP PINK'
Pinks don't tend to be my thing. I either don't like most of them or they don't suit me. I'm much more of a red or coral fan. This shade is one of my few exceptions. Rimmel never let me down when it comes to lipsticks, paired with Revlon, they're my go-to brand. I tend to wear this a lot on nights out when, let's face it, I want to look pretty hot but not deal with the lipstick-all-over-my-face situation that comes with more bold shades when you're drinking and dancing.

l-r: Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet; No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick in Romantic

REVLON LIP BUTTER IN 'RED VELVET'

I've mentioned this lipstick a few times before on the blog, but it remains one of my main loves. I actually have 2 tubes of it; I love it that much. Reds are probably my favourite lipstick shade and this is one I always get compliments on. It never fails to make me feel good about myself, even on days where I feel a bit drab. Plus I love the name. Now, if only I could find decent red velvet cake in the UK...

NO7 MOISTURE DRENCH LIPSTICK IN 'ROMANTIC'

This is the lone nude shade among my favourites, and really among my entire collection. For years I didn't do nude. It's only recently I've warmed up to the idea, although I still prefer my bolder colours. A lot of the supposed 'my lips but better' colours make me look like the walking dead. Romantic has a nice warm pink tone to it that doesn't wash me out. The packaging is really sleek and lovely too, which is a plus. I'd recommend picking it up with one of those £5 off No7 vouchers Boots are constantly giving away.

OUTFIT | #61

jacket: H&M; dress, bag: Zara; boots, necklace: River Island

Hey, are you sick of this denim jacket yet? No? Good, because I barely take it off these days. If I wasn't so poor right now, I'd buy it in another colour. And I'm really not that girl who buys things in multiple colours. My only regret is that I wish I'd got it in a size or two up. It fits well enough (perhaps a tad snug over bulkier things) but sometimes I feel it would look better a little bit oversized. When I bought it, it had been put on the wrong hanger and I didn't realise it was actually a few sizes smaller than I'd meant to buy. It's still one of my favourites though, so it worked out alright.

This outfit nearly didn't get posted. I took the pictures a week or so ago when I'd just bought my new Zara bag, to show its size and how I wear it on a day-to-day basis. Then I totally forgot about them until I was looking through my hard drive the other day. Oops! Being at home and not having any routine is starting to get to me. I struggle to remember what day of the week it is at times. God knows where I wore this, maybe out to drinks with friends? I've slept since then.

OUTFIT | #60

jacket, top, skirt: H&M; flats: Tory Burch; watch: Sekonda

Filing this one under 'obvious combinations that never occurred to me'. Seriously, these are all my most worn clothing items (as in I wear them all at least one or two times a week) and I don't think I've ever thought to put them together. What have I been doing with my life? I'm definitely adding this to my repertoire of simple (read: slightly dull) outfits to throw on when I can't think of anything else to wear. Unsurprisingly, it's all from H&M. Do I shop anywhere else?

After the 'Eureka!' moment I had when I threw this on, and thus created a brand new staple go-to outfit, I didn't do too much with my day. My sister and I took a really long, boring bus journey to a small town near where we live. We got an ice cream and looked at make-up in the local pharmacy. After realising we could walk the length of the town centre in 10 minutes, we got back on the bus and took the long, boring journey home. After that I ate a lot of Chinese food and watched Lars and the Real Girl. My life, ladies and gentlemen.

OUTFIT | #59

blazer, blouse: H&M; jeans, shoes: Topshop; watch: ASOS

The weather is muggy and I am struggling. How does one dress for 'muggy'? 23 degrees yet still overcast with a forecast of rain? I feel like a broken record constantly banging on about the weather but come on, what is this? It's not just affecting my outfit choices. Even typing this entry is made more difficult by this weather. Here's some behind the scenes information: I can't write these entries unless I have total silence. Music in the background, someone talking to me, any extraneous noises and I can't focus. Which means I can't have my fan on, despite the fact that my room feels like a sauna, because even that is too distracting.

Anyway, enough whining. I've been keeping myself busy since I've been home, seeing friends and running errands and the like. I wore this to have breakfast with some of my favourite hometown ladies (Wetherspoons Full English for £2.99? You can't beat it) The top (that I've already said is a firm summer favourite) and shoes were an attempt to look somewhat bright, despite the weird muggy-but-miserable weather. This is probably as close as I'll get to the whole neon for summer thing, unless it's on my nails. The black jeans, while very much within my comfort zone, did get a bit much after a while. I had to make a quick pitstop at home to switch them out for a maxi dress before going to the cinema in the afternoon.