#OOTD - Summer Staples

I hope everyone's been enjoying this beautiful weather we've been having as much as I...but being England it was never gonna last (BOOO.) 
Today, I met a few friends for lunch and had a catch-up - which was lurrrbly and here is my OOTD..

It wasn't exactly warm but nor was it cold so this is more of an 'in-between' look. 
I'm wearing mostly H&M, (no shock there) which includes the Jacket, Trousers - Featured here in a previous post, and Sandles. The Jacket and Sandles are my go-to items during the summer months and I got a lot of wear out of both last year. Sadly my shoes are a little worn, and probably should be retired but I can't seem to let go although, I Have seen some very similar ones that have been featured on the beautiful Girl Talk with LLC which I love the look of, and at £12 from Matalan, It just may be the solution to my problem! Yay!

My Top is a recent addition, with thanks to an Oasis giftcard I was given to me at Christmas that decided to resurface not so long ago so I managed to get this for 99p - pretty bargina! Its a shape that is really multifuntional, and works beautifully pared with many things. Just 6 months a go the word 'Crop top' made me picture tacky tight polyester material but my eyes have been opened and I'm 100% converted, I love them. There are so many on the market at the moment that are just lovely, so there may be a few more additions added to my wardrobe soon! As you may or may not be able to see, I've rolled the trousers up to create a cropped leg trouser. I do it with all my trousers, It just gives an outfit a slight edge, and also helps extend my not so long legs. Win - Win! :)

I'm trying to get a bit more wear out of the nail polish's I own, here I'm wearing Barry M - Gelly High Shine in Prickly Pear. I really love how pastels look on the nail especially in summer with a bit of a tan! 

Also a little of point but, my mum has recently bought a Cannon Eos 1100D which these and my next blog images will be taken with, the difference in quality is huge - so i'm a happy bunny!

There will also be a few changes on the blog soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Whats your go to summer item of clothing, or shoe?

See ya soon, 

Chloe xx

My Payday Wish List..TopShop, H&M, Bobbi Brown, and L'oreal.

Ok..Maybe this is a little early and just a hint of wishful thinking, but I've compiled a wishlist of items that I may just have to purchase when payday finally shows it's face.

With Summer just around the corner, my wardrobe is in need of a quick Winter to Summer change-around..'soo long thick knit jumper, and hello shorts.' 

As you may or may not have gathered I'm quite the H&M fiend, my go-to shop..so naturally a few goodies feature from there! 

Here's the full list :

H&M

Jacquard Weave Skirt - Link

Jersey Jacket - Link

Sandles With Stones - Link

Topshop

Black Lazercut Shorts - Link

Striped Daisy Organza Tee - Link

Bobbi Brown 

SPF 15 Tinted Moisturiser Oil Free - Link

L'Oreal

Colour Riche Collection - Cheryl - Link

In the near future I'm also hoping to get myself a decent camera, I'm currently looking at a Nikon D3100. I'd love to know if you guys have any recommendations camera wise?

See ya soon, 

Chloe xx

Clothing Haul - Pre-easter lent slip - H&M / Forever21

Ok, so here is the outcome of my ill-fated attempt at giving up shopping for lent. A little pre-easter (so-technically-didn't-finish-lent) haul

It needed to be done, I literally have or I can now say Had no restraint when it came to shopping and my bank balance was often the one who suffered..  so when the day of pancakes arrived mid-Feb, I thought I'd challenge myself to give up my favourite past-time shopping..  a few times I nearly dropped the ball as the age old problem arose 'I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR' as I stare into a wardrobe full of clothes, But I pushed past this and I kinda nearly completed Lent - YAAAY. Now, as you can probably tell this haul is going up on Easter Sunday, and Lent ended on Friday ( I think..) so I gave in about a week ago to the lure of online shopping and did buy some goodies. Although I didn't actually complete Lent, I'm pleased with my attempt and my bank balance is a lot happier too.. Now on to the haul. 

I'm in LOVE these Forever21 'Refined D'Orsay Flats', I saw some very similar in Zara a few weeks ago, but the prices tag was on a whole-new-level and plus it was lent so when I found these online for the very reasonable price of £18.90 I couldn't resist. They have a lot of similar styles online, so definitely worth a browse if your into this style of shoe. 

Now on to H&M, These shorts are just lovely, and again at the very reasonable £14.99 I couldn't resist. This pattern is very different to anything I've seen in a while and since a do always gravitate to the same colours  so this pop of pink defo brings something new. Plus these will look great in the summer months both dressed up and dressed down!

I'm rather susceptible to a nice shirt blouse and I really love the colour of this. It came really creased though as you can probably see so a good iron is in order! £7.99

When I opened this top I really wasn't sure and immediately looked if I could unpick the sleeves. The top looked very different online, which can often happen with when buying online, But after I tried it on my mind was changed and it's actually a really pretty top. :) £14.99

This is from their basics range, a plain black 3/4 sleeve top. Easy to throw on with many outfits..but I think it may be a little see through so maybe a vest underneath will be needed. £9.99

Here is a quick example of how I would combine some of the things I bought into a summer-y look. 

I  had to take pictures around these two beauties so thought it would be rude not to pop them in somewhere - They're just too caaauute not to. 

See ya soon, 

Chloe x