the sun is out!

It seems that when the sun shines, everyone embraces it fully, with the knowledge that it probably won't last for too long. In my uni library, I've seen girls in lovely tribal jumpsuits (not easy to pull off, but pretty brave), far too clingy boob tubes and cute summer dresses. Unfortunately, I'm not one for getting much flesh out - I'm far too self-conscious, although I'm trying to be more experimental! - so I haven't yet joined the sunshine crowd. Anywhow, I'm mid-revising at the moment so I haven't been able to spend too much time thinking about fashion (apart from as a means of major procrastination) but I'm seriously loving the summer vibes - it gives me an excuse to shop for a whole new wardrobe!

Monochrome pieces for summer!

I have a slight obsession with black and whenever I'm stuck for something to wear, black ALWAYS works. It's quintissentially chic and yes people may say it's boring but I've found that just by adding a few statement accessories, your outfit can be transformed from city chic into something far more playful. Too many times, I've attempted to dress in 'crazy' colours but I've found I feel far more comfortable when my outfit contains a smidgen of black...


which is why, the new monochromatic trend for summer is absolutely perfect. It's wearable and summery at the same time. I really really want the outfit I've compiled together below (with all garments from Karen Millen). I usually think KM is a bit too WAG-trying-to-be-classy for me, but I really like the playful yellow accessories and the combination of the chic and the slightly tacky but fun accessories and printed skirt. Maybe I'll save my pennies, or just wait for the sale - one of the benefits of having worked there previously is that I have a few contacts whoo!