Summer Shades of Blue

I seem to be just a little obsessed with my juju jelly heels at the moment, this is going to be the third outfit post featuring them! I really do recommend them.. perhaps they'll make it into my July favourites. 

One of my favourite colours to wear has always been blue, although I have a feeling it might crop up in my outfits even more now I have blue hair to match! 

Top: £10, Topshop

Jeans: £15, Primark

Shoes: £22, JuJu Jellies at Mr Shoes

Have a great weekend, 

Grace x

'Sailing Across The Sun'

Thanks to the sunshine we are finally getting, here in the UK, I got to spend a bit of time down on the beach, where I am currently spending a couple of weeks, here in Cornwall. *Thank you, universe* 

Top: Primark, £2.50, (cropped and customized myself)

Shorts: Vintage Levis (studded myself)

Belt: Primark

Shoes: JuJu Jellies, Mr Shoes, £22

'But tell me, did you sail across the sun?' Train, Drops of Jupiter

Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine where ever you are,

Grace x

Blue Locks

I've always wanted blue hair, but school rules have always stopped me. Last friday, I left school as I will be starting art the Brit school to study visual arts and design next month, where they allow that kind of thing. So, the first thing I did was dye my hair my favourite colour...

I had it done at a salon, bleached first, then dyed blue. It is permanent, however, will fade slowly over time.  

I chose dip dye, so that I wouldn't have to worry about keeping up the roots, and so that I would still have a little bit of un-coloured/un-damaged hair. 

Grace x

Western White

Inspired by the white and western trends, I have put together this look, ideal for casual summer days out. If you are, like me, loving white this summer, take a look at my last post, summer whites!

Top: £2.95, H&M

Shorts: £8, Rokit, sale (vintage)

Bag: Morocco market

Shoes: £22, Mr shoes (widely available in many stores, by the brand JuJu Jellies)

Lipstain: £3, Topshop sale- shade 'yeah right'

Mascara: £7.99 Boots, Maybelline the falsies 

Sunglasses: £2.50, Primark

Have a great Sunday,

Grace x

Summer Whites

One of my favourite trends at the moment is 'white'- a colour getting quite a bit of attention this season, I think we can all agree. White is such a versatile colour, you can achieve so many different looks and moods with just the one colour. Just change the shapes, colours and textures you're wearing. Here are five different looks to spark you imagination...

Here, the simple shapes and plain textures create a minimalistic look while the leather and points also add an edge to the outfit. 

Bralet: £22.99, Mango

Sleeveless Pleather Jacket: £20, Oasis (sale)

Skirt: £35, Topshop

Heels: £48, Topshop

The neckline detail on the t-shirt, soles of the shoes and pleats in the shorts all add detail to this otherwise very minimalistic look. The chunky shoes, loose fit of the two piece and slogan on the t-shirt- 'Never fall in love with a rock star'- all give the look a tough vibe. 

Blazer: £65, Topshop

Shorts: £19.99, Zara (sale)

T-Shirt: Zara

Shoes: Office 

This outfit has a much more laid back, summery fell to it. The canvas lace-ups and denim jacket go so well together and make the crochet two piece more casual. 

Top: £14.99, H&M

Skirt: £19.99, H&M

Denim Jacket: £20, Topshop (sale)

Shoes: £35, Office

This look is certainly a lot more casual than the others, but could also be made smarter by swapping the shorts for a skirt and the sandals for heels. The fringed pleather jacket also incorporates the western cowboy trend into the look, whilst the gladiator sandals add a tribal element. 

Jacket: £30, Boohoo (sale)

Shorts: £14.99, H&M

T-Shirt: £10, Chasing the dime, Asos Marketplace 

Sandals: £19.99, New Look

The chunky boots toughen up the smart skirt and shirt in this look, whilst the ribbed socks add a sporty vibe. The organza cut out in the skirt adds interest and the sheer fabric that the shirt is made from gives the look a summery feel. 

Shirt: £35, Topshop

Skirt: £48, Topshop

Socks $8.40, eversocks.com (sale)

Boots: £90, Office

I will be back to frequent blogging now, as I have more time on my hands! I have a make-up look and some outfit posts coming up soon.

Grace x

Neon and Pop Accessories!

Over the next few weeks I will be posting about my favourite spring/summer trends for 2013, and about my favourite picks/finds for the season! I haven't posted a fashion post in a while, so I'm staring today with my 'neon and comic accessories' post. Neon  accessories (especially jewellery) have been in fashion  for a good while now, and the 'comic/pop' trend has become a big thing on the high street recently.

Here are my picks of the trend...

'POW' and 'BANG' necklaces: £1, Primark sale (men's section)

Neon pink beads: £1.99 H&M

Yellow watch: £5 WHsmiths (really)

Yeah? badges: £1.50 charity shop

Bannana badge: 50p pop boutique

Mickey smiley badge: 50p pop boutique

Smiley badge: 50p pop boutique

Gunmetal and neon green bracelet: £1.50 Topshop sale

Gunmetal and neon green earrings: £1.50 Topshop sale

Neon yellow triangle earrings with gold spikes: £3 lovefrommisbehave

Hope you all have a great weekend, I will be back with more posts soon,

Grace x

Nude Nails

Recently, I've been wearing a lot of nude polishes. It's fast becoming one of my favourite summer nail trends, especially after I read an article in Company Magazine on the trend, which also suggested matching your nail shade to your skin-tone. I did indeed go out and buy a nude polish which matches my skin-tone quite well (there was a lot of uming and ahing in boots over which shade to buy!) although I definitely got the finish wrong! 

The polish I bought was Barry M's Gelly High Shine Polish in lychee. I love the finish on these polishes and would recommend them, however, as I said, the texture isn't right for matching your polish to your skin. 

You can buy it in pretty much all Boots, Superdrugs and on the Barry M site, here

Why with a mini egg you may ask? Well because they looked good together and this one fitted with the nude nail trend- anyone else think that mini eggs should become a must-have accessory?!  

The second nude nail look I have tried recently was a pale pink, not something I would usually go for. I applied a coat of white first then the pale pink ontop (the white helps to 'strengthen' the colour).

The pink polish was part of a set that I was given as I gift so I'm not sure where you can get hold of it, but most pale pink polishes will do. 

Have a great Friday, I will be back with a post soon on Neon accessories!

Grace x