Pleats and Mid Lengths

Pleated Dress - Zara 

Long-line Waistcoat - Zara 

Sandals - Topshop

Bag - Marc Jacobs 

 When living and working in a city centre the temptation is far too great to avoid popping to the shops at every opportunity. And when you are working, the demand (and need) for new clothes is somewhat doubled - that's what I've been telling myself anyway. I bought this sheer pleated midi dress last week in the Zara sale - it wasn't much of a bargain but I wasn't too fussed. The pleats are enough detail that nothing else is needed, which is why I liked it so much. I go through fazes with jewellery and at the minute i'm obsessed with arm cuffs. I bought two from a market type stall at the Clothes Show for £5 and they are the best pieces of costume jewellery I have ever bought - they are understated yet chic. This grey long-line waistcoat was my staple piece during winter months, so I love the fact I am able to still wear it! 

Summer Intern at Label PR

Here I find myself again, wondering where the time has gone and wishing I had found the time to post this blog sooner. But it's better late than never... 

(I have always been told how important it is to blog regularly when interning - I am yet to understand why as I highly doubt people want to know the very ins and out of every job I am faced with - but I thought a little insight every now and then is OK.) 

Two weeks ago today I began a summer internship at Label PR - a fashion, beauty and lifestyle PR company. With their office based in Manchester, I have had to relocate for my time there - I say relocate, however I will be commuting home every weekend. (I have become pretty accustomed to living out of a suitcase over the past few years, it has become somewhat of a normal routine to me) Luckily I have been able to arrange to stay with friends, something I am hugely grateful for, and will at least have company in the evenings. My first two weeks have flown by and I feel I have settled into the job really well. The idea of working in PR has always appealed to me however I myself, along with numerous others around me, have never fully understood the job role. So it's been very refreshing to work in a successful company and witness first hand how it all works and what it all means. It's definitely something I can see myself entering into permanently in the future.    

One thing I have learnt is how important comfort is when interning, and by comfort I mean my car and my Birks. Running errands is often tiring, especially when in a big city (don't get me wrong, when running errands means you have to go to Harvey Nics to buy new products, I will run errands all day everyday) but it's SO important to have comfy shoes and a car to go back to. I will not make the same mistake again of wearing heels OR turning simple 20 minute car journeys into tedious hours of pain by walking to and from buses. 

That aside, it is already apparent to me that the experience and knowledge I will gain during my internship at Label is essential to my future and will hopefully be the first of many!

Home Sweet Home

Culottes - Zara

Crop Top - H&M
Sunglasses - Primark

Sandals - Topshop 

After months of not knowing, we finally have a new family home. I for one have a mixture of emotions about the new chapter in our lives. I'm sad to see memories left behind, anxious as to whether I will be able to feel 'at home' in our new house but yet equally excited for something different - and it certainly is something different. (PLUS I now have some new places to take pictures for my blog!!)

So whilst I was standing about, watching people come and go and waiting for things to get done, I thought I would utilise my time and blog. I find it so easy to dress when the weather is nice, you don't have to worry about layering up or whether jackets and coats are going to get in the way. As you can tell I'm making the most of wearing my culottes at the moment (as they are almost impossible to wear with a coat). I love everything about them, from the colour to the fit, and as featured in a previous post I loved them that much I bought them in white. I always team these culottes with black as I think it compliments the colour perfectly.

Little Black Day Dress

Dress - Cos 

Hat - Topshop 

Sandals - Topshop 

In between these miserable rainy days, the sun occasionally makes an appearance and when it does it's nice to wear something other than trousers for once! Again, for this outfit I did a little borrowing from my sister - she's quite resourceful lately. (However, when she dares to borrow anything of mine all hell brakes loose - of course). This black dress from Cos is a perfect staple piece that can be worn for so many different occasions. The added features of the zip, pleats and belt creates luxurious detail making it stand out from your average black dress. After wearing them with pretty much everything this past week; Birkenstock's are my new favourite shoe. I found these ones from Topshop looked a little more delicate than the real ones and are a little bit cheaper!

Crisp Whites and Ripped Skinnies

White Shirt - Cos

Skinny Jeans - American Apparel 

Sunglasses - Prada

Clutch - M&S

Sandals -New Look 

I had planned to post this blog at the start of the week however with assessment deadlines and one of the busiest weeks I have had in a long time, I am only just getting round to putting my feet up and getting myself sorted.  

I'm a huge fan of monochrome and I probably always will be. It's simple but chic and is always present in both spring/summer and autumn/winter catwalks. Plus I like to think i'm channeling my inner Victoria Beckham (I wish). For this outfit I did a little borrowing from my sister AND Nan! The shirt I stole from my sister, the material is beautiful and the fit is perfect. The pleats at the front add a little something extra to just a plain white shirt. The snakeskin clutch is my Nan's (it's surprising what hidden treasures that grandparents have). I'm obsessed with snakeskin lately and after looking everywhere for a bag to match a pair of shoes for a wedding I had last night, my Nan got in the car with the perfect match. The sandals were also quite a surprise find. I had been meaning to get a pair of Birkenstock's when I saw this white pair in a magazine, and after seeing they were a third of the price of everywhere else, I had to try them!   

Bank Holiday Wishlist

Just a few items that i'm lusting over at the moment - and I thought I might as well make good use of the time I spend pointlessly trawling through the internet. Enjoy!

Fee Satin Block Heel Mule - Whistles £165

 Contrast Panel Bra £19 Contrast Panel Knickers £12 - Both Cos 

Studio Semi Sheer Top - Zara £39.99

'KHRIS' Silver Flat Sandals - Carvela Kurt Geiger £75

Rosmead Foldover Chain Clutch - Whistles £165

Lovebird Jumpsuit - Whistles £295

L'Oreal Wild Ombre Preference

L'Oreal Wild Ombre Preference - Boots £6.99

For quite some time now I have wanted my hair lightened however after a very traumatic experience with a hairdresser and a ridiculously short fringe (for those very few who are aware of this I take it you will understand) I have been extremely cautious when making any drastic changes. I had seen the home ombre kits advertised on TV but hadn't heard much about them -however thought I would try it anyway. And if I didn't like it, I only had myself to blame. 

Originally I didn't want a dip dye, I just wanted to brush the dye through my hair to lighten it. However it seems to be too easy when dying hair to get slightly carried away and in the end I was left with a dip dye - good job I liked it. Just like a normal dye, it comes in different shades for different hair colours. (I decided on 'Ombre N.2' for dark blonde to medium brown) The application is so easy to use, you simply comb the dye through the desired lengths with the brush provided and leave it on for 25-40 minutes. The lighter you want it the longer you leave it. I must say it fades quickly but for £6.99 I would highly recommend.