Trip to Gothenburg

I have just returned from an amazing trip to Gothenburg to visit my boyfriends family and explore the beautiful city! We had a lovely time and below I’ve shared some of the photos from our trip:

Amazing fro-yo

Missguided playsuit in dusty blue

Viva La Juicy

Tapas galore

Amazing brunch!

For a city break it is always extremely difficult to know what to pack as luggage is restricted and the weather is often unpredictable. I got it completely wrong so just remember to check the weather forecast before going anywhere! We were extremely lucky and had such amazing weather during the course of our visit. 

Topshop's Skater Shoes

Topshop Skater Shoes

Topshop have succeeded once again and have produced these perfect skater shoes for Summer. The espadrille style shoes come in a variety of colours, I am loving the pastel ones which are so on trend for Summer 2014. Priced at a reasonable £20 (plus your student discount ladies!) it is hard to not buy these summer essentials in every colour.

Many people recommend going up a size, but I think mine are very true to size. These shoes were VERY uncomfortable at first so definitely do need wearing in a little around the house, with socks, before being worn out. If you're in between sizes, go up a size. 

These shoes are perfect to ensure comfort whilst also looking fashionable and they go with everything. 

I would definitely recommend these great and affordable shoes, but be warned that they do need wearing in and that many reviews have reported awkward sizing.

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Pro Packing Tips

Pro Packing Tips 

Summer is finally upon us, which means it is time for summer holidays and the dreaded packing process! Ask yourself: What’s the weather going to be like? Are there any formal evening events involved? Is there room to recycle outfit pieces? 

My key to successful packing is to make a precise and detailed list. Not only does this help you not overpack, it also helps you ensure you do not forget anything! Start by writing down the bare essentials (toiletries, underwear, suncream etc) Think about basic things you need:  a warmer layer for the evenings, a chic go-with-everything dress, and so on. 

My second tip is to PLAN YOUR OUTFITS. Look at all your clothes and make sure everything you pack goes with something else you have packed/ plan to pack. Lay your outfits out on the bed for day and evening, ask yourself if there are any items you can rewear to create a different look? Remember, if it’s a hot holiday destination you’re unlikely to need a lot in the day time, just some swimwear and a nice cover up/ kimono. 

• Do roll your clothes instead of folding them. First of all, it minimizes wrinkles and therefore you don’t have to worry about the quality of your hotel iron. Second of all, it frees up a lot of space for other traveling necessities.
• Don’t forget to pack a great belt, a pair of statement earrings, and a classic pair of flat sandals. When in doubt, these things will come in handy.

Key Essentials:

- Plasters

- Bikinis 

- A one piece

- Kimono

- Suncream

- Aftersun

- Tanning Oil

- Phone charger/ Camera charger

- Travel insurance (and any other printed documents you may need)

- Gladiators

- Maxi dress

- Flip flops 

- Plug converters

- Hair brush and hair products

- Straighteners (or other hair tongs)

- Comfy shoes (for the airport/ walks etc)

- A clutch

- Wedges or heels 

- Make-up

- Face wash and cleanser/ toner etc 

The One Piece

The One Piece 

This years S/S 14 swimwear on the high-street has been better than ever! One pieces have overtaken the bikini as this years hottest summer look. 

Whether you are going on a girls holiday to Ibiza or away with your boyfriend their is a one piece for you. With so many different styles, shapes and colours available it can feel like a daunting task to find the perfect one piece for you. Through online holiday shopping myself, I have come across a HUGE range of swimsuits and know how long filtering through sites such as ASOS can take. 

I've scanned through some of my favourite online stores and selected some of the best one pieces I have found. (Just be cautious of your tan lines!)

Ibiza Edit

Ibiza is all about having fun whilst looking impeccable. River Island have mastered the Ibiza look with their stunning patterned one pieces.

This limited edition swimsuit in Paisley print would look amazing with a tan and a black embellished Kimono. I love the delicate beaded details on this piece. Team with wedges for full on sophistication around the pool. 

Blue Paisley Print Plunge Swimsuit - £30.00 (RIVER ISLAND) 

Another favourite was this floral scarf print swimsuit with a planing neckline from River Island's infamous PACHA range. Body chains are huge this summer but can be hard to find, luckily RI has already attached a body chain to this stunning piece. An absolute must have for any glam holiday destination.

Blue Pacha floral Scarf print plunge Swimsuit - £35.00 (RIVER ISLAND)

Black Mixed Geometric Print Monokini - £28.00 

 I also fell in love with this Geometric piece I came across on River Island. At just £28 it's a holiday must have and is guaranteed to get you noticed. I love the stunning pattern on this piece, and its guaranteed to turn heads.

New Shapes 

Hawaiin Print Cross Front Wrap Halter Swimsuit  - £30 (ASOS)

The wrap halter shape is amazing. This fun Hawaiin print is perfect for summer and would look amazing with a white beaded kimono. Hawaiin print is everywhere this season and is a huge must have for any summer vacay!

Bandage Swimsuit - £30 (RIVER ISLAND)

I bought this bandage swimsuit after seeing it on the lovely Sam Faires in pink! The swimsuit is so comfortable and although looking really simple and sophisticated is actually really easy to be practical in. Size up if you've got a big bust or bum as I found it difficult getting into the 8.

Beaded Macrame Bandeau Swimsuit £35.00 (ASOS)

This beaded macrame swimsuit is so so fun and an absolute head turner. Watch out for the tan lines though with this number as it's more of a 'display' swimsuit then a practical one!

Rio Textured Cut Out Swimsuit-  £39.00 (MOTEL)

This Motel textured one piece is great to suck in any unwanted tummy! The high waisted bottoms suck in the waist to ensure you feel your most confident. I love white in the summer and think it looks amazing with a tan however this swimsuit is also available in black.

Cross Front Wrap Halter Swimsuit

- £28.00 (ASOS)

I adore this new cross front shape. For those who prefer bikinis, this looks like a bikini from the front but is actually a one piece. This fuschia colour is amazing, I'm waiting for this to come back in stock so I can order this for my holidays, it's also available in a lovely turquoise colour.

Pink Ambition

Pastel colours have taken off this S/S 14. I have always been a complete sucker for pink, and my new latest obsession is my new Missguided pink scuba jacket. The tailored jacket (pictured below) cost only £34.99 and I've already got my use out of it as it goes with everything. My favourite look was when I teamed this jacket with a pink playsuit (also Missguided) for a truly pink and summery look. The jacket is made of super comfy stretch scuba jersey material and the cute black pepper fastenings add detail. I bought a size SMALL and it fits perfectly (I'm a size 8)
Buy the jacket HERE!

 After exploring the online fashion world, I have found that PLT also offer their take on the Scuba Jacket (£36.00), describing it as a Summer must have, PLT have designed the jacket in this Summers key colour, YELLOW.

Buy the yellow version HERE!

Verity Anne Clothing

Instagram is quickly becoming my new place to find new online shops which offer something different from the hughstreet. From scrolling Instagram last night I came across Verity Anne Clothing.
                                                     Verity Anne Clothing Website

This brand offers hand made clothing with a variety of unique designs. What particularly stood out for me was their cute co-eds, (however the website also does shorts, playsuits and dresses) many of which could be worn in the day or dressed up for a night out. I love the white crochet and lace co odd (pictured below) and will definitely be ordering it in time for my holiday! Due to the fact each item is hand made you can mix and match sizes, this is extremely useful for co-ords if you're different sizes on top or bottom. P.s you can also have different coloured fabrics ordered in to truly make your outfit unique! After browsing their website, I picked out some favourite Summer picks:

White Lace/Crochet Two Piece, £40.00

Pink Floral Two-Piece, £35.00

Printed Two-Piece, £35

Verity Anne pale pink two-Piece, £35.00

However, many of the pieces have limited ability, with some styles having just 5 or less made. So, if you see a style you like I would recommend purchasing ASAP! I am extremely impressed with the Verity Anne Clothing range and am finding it hard to not order the entire website! This Clothing Brand is definitely one to look out for!