My Song 5

It could have been the years of long car journeys howling along to Def Leppard's Pour Some Sugar On Me with my Mum that's always made me fancy myself in a rock band, even though I don't scream anarchy in the slightest. I've also always kind of fancied myself as a paramedic but faint at the sight of blood, so I've never claimed to have good reasoning.

A pipe dream of mine makes me wish I was a uni drop-out, on-stage with an electric guitar, sporting blue extensions and heavy eye makeup, whilst the rational side of me realises how stupid I would look and doesn't even humour the possibility. It laughs and shakes it's head knowingly, just stick to dreaming of vintage bicycles with cute baskets on the front to carry home organic fruit and vegetables in Kathryn. But even that rational head of mine couldn't resist feeling the part in this outfit. The real McCoy. If only for a day I can slip on this faux leather gilet and pretend I'm part of some cool, all girl rock band.

I even got to perfect some of those stare-moodily-into-the-distance looks...

Sunglasses - ASOS

Leather Gilet - ASOS

Checked Shirt - Forever 21

Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Pull & Bear

Bag - Urban Outfitters

I totally didn't grab my hairbrush and start singing My Song 5 a little too loud, but if Haim are ever looking for a 4th member, I know all the words...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF4FcTcWcDE

K

Princess Skirts

If I know I've learnt anything over the years, it's that I know how to overdress for any and every occasion that one could possibly dress for. It's exhausting. So much so, a slob-day-Wednesday was enforced. A sort of Sabbath day - a means to slum it in leggings. But I firmly stand by the belief that some days simply call for princess skirts and shiny shoes. Do you feel me? 

Last weekend, I celebrated my nineteenth and was all too happy to pull out my sunday bests. I've been dying for an occasion (any occasion) to wear this floral print, organza midi skirt from ASOS petite, though, if you ask me, an afternoon date with tea and cake is always an occasion one could dress up for...

Sunglasses - ASOS

Jacket - Topshop

Top - H&M

Necklace - Topshop

Skirt - ASOS Petite

Shoes - ASOS

It's crazy to think I'm in my last year of my teens but here's to another amazing year of overdressing. Maybe I'll give it up once I'm 20.

K 

Parle Inglese?

Do you speak English?

No I'm not in Italy. But it's fun to pretend. 

Hat ASOS

Sunglasses ASOS

Top ASOS

Jeans Topshop

Leather Jacket Topshop

Bag ZARA

Shoes Vero Moda

Note to self, smile in photos so you don't look like a bitch,

K

Surfbort.

 Then I fill the tub up halfway then ride it with my surfbort. Surfbort. Surfbort. 

<Fedora Hat + Sunglasses ASOS, Kimono Topshop, Demin Shorts Zara, Bag Urban Outfitters, Converse>

Tenerife 2014. 

This holiday wasn’t really a get-your-hiking-boots-on kind of affair. There’s no ruins to go exploring, no wonders of the world to go and see, and unless you wanted to spend all day on a hot coach with no air-conditioning, venturing up the volcano suddenly didn’t seem so appealing. With absolute safety I can say, the best sight I spotted on the whole island was the lifeguards bum, so naturally, you can tell where I spent most of my time.

Book in hand. Sun cream smothered over every visible inch of me. Peace’s In-Love album on constant repeat. And maybe a cheeky cocktail in the mix there too. Lying lazily in the sun all day. Perfect. Guilty as charged.

However, when one is offered a cheeky shopping excursion, wouldn’t it be rude for one to turn it down? So we dragged ourselves away from the pool for the morning and headed over to the local town, and having found ourselves at a complete loss for a few hours, I took up the opportunity to snap a few photos.

I’ve found myself completely in-love with surfing. Pompeii can wait a while, next year I’m thinking of heading to Cornwall for surfing lessons (and no, not just because a whole lot of surfers happen to be very good-looking, but a bit of eye candy doesn’t go amiss).

(Poor guy)

K

The White Shirt

(ASOS White Shirt, ASOS Sunglasses, Zara Shorts, Zara Sandals,  Olivia Burton Watch, H&M Rings, MAC Morange)

K

Back To Black | OOTD

Hello Dolls,

Did you guys know that you can actually have colour in your wardrobe?

I clearly don't. My go to outfits are almost always black, and quite frankly, if I'm not wearing it, I suddenly feel a little self-conscious. Almost as if people actually notice that I'm wearing colour and are going to attack me! I'm not emo, or rocky, but in fact, probably one of the most girly girls you could ever meet! I just find black is both simple and timeless, and most importantly flattering! Fantastic!

Here's a little peek at how I style black,

(Leather Jacket Topshop

Swing Dress ASOS Petite

Boots Found In A Market

Necklace Topshop

Rings ASOS

Bag Zara)

What with that Autumn weather looming, I can seriously see this new dress becoming my staple for next season! It's also currently in the ASOS sale here!

Always leave a little sparkle wherever you go, Kay xo

Cheeky Weekend Break

Hello Dolls

Much to my Dads disappointment (and constant refusal), he turned 50 last week. He defiantly didn't want a big party just as much as he didn't want to admit that he was getting old - and it probably didn't help that I hid a dozen balloons in his wardrobe just to rub it in his face! So we took him for a surprise weekend away in London. We went to see The Book Of Mormon, which an absolutely hilarious musical, just don't bring your Grandma. Then went out to Dinner at his favourite restaurant Burger & Lobster, and then stayed overnight at the Savoy. It's safe to say he had a great weekend as he still can't shut up about it!

I just wanted to add that my Dad is such an amazing person, and is so important in our lives. I didn't want this post to come across as boasting, but rather just to let you guys know what I have been up to. My Dad has always worked so hard to ensure that he can treat his family - a bit too hard at times - and I've always appreciated what he's been able to provide for my Brother and I, so it only seemed faired that we returned that favour. The fact he always works so hard means that we don't get to see him that much, he can sometimes leave that house at 4 in the morning and get back at 7 in the evening and my Brother is away studying at Uni. This weekend was a lovely chance to all be together. 

Take a peek at a little bit of our weekend,

(Above: Such a cute gesture from The Savoy staff)

(Above, Don't judge, but it feels so nice to not make a bed)

(FabAb Cocktail, as the name might suggest, yes this was FAB.)

I also took a little OOTD for you guys,

(Heart Blouse, Topshop, 

Black Jeans, Topshop, 

Cut-out Boots, Missguided, 

Watch, Michael Kors)

♥

Always leave a little sparkle wherever you go, Kay xo

Dolce far niente | OOTD

Hello Dolls,

Before I left for holiday, the heat in England was literally crazy. I spent long days down at the beach with mocktails and blessed the fact that I didn't have college to worry about or work to be doing. I didn't have to wrap up tight and I didn't have to spend any money, perfect?

'Dolce far niente' (The sweetness of doing nothing)

But there's only so much time I can spend doing nothing!

So in a bid to do something a little more fun, I went out fruit picking with my best friend. I had never been before - gasp - so it was something new, cute, and still didn't break the bank. We also put our cooking skills to test with our punnets of fruit, and lets just say that Nigella Lawson won't be losing her job any time soon.

I took a little OOTD for you,

♥

(Glasses: eBay, Cropped Top: Topshop, Pinstripe Shorts: Forever 21, Studded Sandals: Kurt Geiger, Watch: Michael Kors)

(I thought I would end this blog with one of my favourite pictures of the day)

Always leave a little sparkle wherever you go, Kay xo