Summer lovin' style must-haves!

Hey all,

I am sitting in my mums comfy recliner chair looking out the window at the lovely sunshine beaming down onto my front lawn. 

[update: it is actually pouring down with rain now but it was sunny when I started this post and can't bare to not be nostalgic for the summer sun which has abandoned us for the time being.]

I know many of you are already enjoying your summer wardrobe (I am certainly), I thought I would write a post of my top 5 summer must have staples in my collection: 

1. Espadrilles - for those of you who have been following my blog for a few years, you will know my love for the comfy summer shoes and this year it's no different. I have bought a new pair this year which are sparkly! I love them so much and they go with everything. 

 

2. Soft beach trousers - I bought my first pair after suffering bad sunburn on my legs last holiday and they are blue with floral pattern which are so comfy. I am very pleased that there are loads on the high street. I bought the black floral patterned pair (see below) recently from Peacocks. (I want some of the ones from Next too but I can't decide on a colour)

 

3. Pale tights - if you are a bit worried of scars or discolouration on your legs but do want to get some sun and wear a dress - then tights are a very good way to show them off while disquising anything. I wear Marks and Spencer as they are very thin yet you can get a variation of shades, you can even get a Natural Tan without sun-worshipping.

4. Anything gold - It is my summer colour and I love gold eyeshadow, lip gloss, nails. I also love it in my shoes and I bought my staple gold sandals from Red Herring at Debenhams in the sale! Result!

 

5. A cover up - anything from a kimono to a cardi, this year there are plenty on the high street and I love this one from Tokyo Doll at New Look and Primark have a few good ones. Basically it's a way to smart up a casual outfit without over-heating in a cardigan/blazer/jacket.

 

 

So here is my top 5 summer wardrobe staples. Maybe I will do some outfit of the day posts soon so you can see how I wear them. If you'd like that drop me a comment below or on my social media networks. 

Sorry for this post taking me so long, I got caught up in prom and pre-birthday celebrations all last week but I am back now. 

Luv as always,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥️

11 random things about me...

Hey guys,

So I feel bad about the last post being so delayed so I am gonna write this one now after just sitting my physics exam to take my mind off things. 

So after my Liebster Blog Award I was thinking that I'd love to answer my questions that I posed to the three blogs I passed it onto. So here are my answers: 

• If you could kiss anyone famous who would it be? Justin Timberlake or Ryan Gosling! Easy! 
• What's your favourite flower? Pink or red roses, simple girl really.
• How many pairs of shoes do you own? Many, is that an answer, well I'd say around 20. 
• What's your favourite movie quote? "I love the public you, I love the private you and I love the you only I get to see" from the Kate and William movie lol! 
• If you could be on TV what show would you be in? I'd love to be in Hart of Dixie or Gossip Girl anything like that or maybe the female Mike Ross in Suits.
• What is on the wall next to you right now? Well one side is a window and the other is a picture of a cat that looks like Woozle. 
• What is your favourite season? Summer, I hate being cold and it's my birthday season.
• Who is the most famous person you have ever met? I met Warwick Davis at comic con, that was cool.
• What is the best place you've ever visited? Tolo, Greece and I loved it so much I'm going back this year.
• Do you have any pets? If so what are they and what are their names? A Cat called Woozle who has been featured on this blog! 
• If you could go anywhere in time or space, where would it be or when? I would love to go to the birth of the universe just so I would know how it all began, or maybe I would go to Paris to meet Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. 

That concludes the 11 random things about me, I will do this once a month as a feature and get you guys to message me questions to answer! 

Luv, 

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Yee-Ha! Fashion Gone With The Wind!

Howdy dear readers!

(Always wanted to say that)

Anyway, this post has been a long time coming but this season there is a particular overload of cowgirl/cowboy chic. And I have to admit I have been caught in the hype. Spurred (sorry, this post may contain a lot of puns) on by shows like Dallas and Nashville and go back to the re-release of Footloose (not as good as the original, just saying).

So how does all of this representation translate into clothes, well I will give you the break down:

• Denim. Shorts and Skinny Jeans. Pale blue for spring especially but anything goes. Acid wash is ok if you want to grunge up your look and ripped jeans if you want that "working all day in the yard look" Oh and Gents out there, it is the same for you guys! (just watch the shorts, please). The Levis I picked out were designed to go over cowboy boots in 1969!

• Checked Shirts. These will always be around, always. I have not yet seen a season in three years where these haven't popped up. Last summer I rocked my faded red and blue shirt that tied at the waist and it was so nice between pool and lunch, (if you are currently in Arctic weather and have forgotten what summer is it will come I promise, it is finally sunny in London although bitterly cold) I digress, but the point is find a style that suits and rock them, undone with a vest underneath, tied, buttoned up to the neck, this is the time to experiment.

• Neck Scarves. Traditionally seen as girly but if you are rocking a Stetson guys, a triangle tied round your neck will complete your outfit, very Clint Eastwood.

• Finally, the shoes, well the boots. Since I watched Footloose (original) I have lusted after Ariel's red cowboy boots and have come very close to buying many pairs but may get my self some after all this time. They are cool on guys and girls, just hunt on the internet for the best style for you. I want to wear mine all the time so no heel for me, but again with this style let your personality shine.

So here we go, Toy Story style, I can't wait to be a blonde Jessie!

Lots of luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

It's all white, but it's ok...

Hey guys,

I have recently become aware of a new trend that is either putting fear or delight into the hearts of fashionistas the world over.

The WHITE Stiletto is back. (Queue spooky, dramatic music) Now leading trendsetters such as SJP and the Duchess of Cambridge herself have been carrying off the trend in full confidence, yet the mere image of the shoes to some women causes a horror flash back to the 80's and the memory of fashion disasters of old.

Personally, I am much to young to remember the days when they first came into fashion but I have to say the women who have been wearing them look amazing, but, and it's a big but like all trends, they come with a health warning: there is a time and a place. These shoes are white, therefore rain and mud will make you look awful without any doubt, also they do draw the eye to the foot so keep that in mind if you have larger feet than some.

So I guess they will forever be shoe marmite, either loved or hated, what do you guys think?

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥