Green Maxi Dress

I kind of blended right in to my background here ..oopss.. camo at its best hey! haha! 

I do not own enough green and yet it is one of my most favourite colours. This was decided way back in Junior school when Nick Carter of The Backstreet Boys answered the 'get to know you' interview in my Smash Hits magazine. From then on green was also my most favourite colour, therefore making me and Nick totally MFEO (made for each other) haha. Funny, my crush for Nick Carter may have faded but my love for the colour green hasn't.

This cheap emerald green maxi was just too gorgeous to pass by, plus it's just like wearing a nighty all day long. Super comfort levels here people.

I've tried to get some wear out of it, even though it has not been the warmest of late, by adding my aztec little blazer to keep me from getting cold. 

Plus i couldn't resist adding a pop of pink with my bag as green and pink have to be one of my all time favourite colour combinations. 

In work today we were talking about how there is really not much point splurging lots of money on summer clothes here in the UK, when really they may only get warn 3-4 times! I am therefore making a conscious effort to try and wear summery nice clothes that are also transitional. Nice season appropriate pieces that i also wont freeze in. Maxi's and blazers seem to be my answer to that.

Oh to experience 4 proper seasons... !

Green Maxi dress (actual)~ Dorothy Perkins

Aztec blazer: F&F (obsessed with this one)

Pumps: New Look (old)

Bag (actual): Next

Necklace: Yosa (coming soon...sign up for more info here!)

How do you handle the weather where you are? 
Do you struggle with summer clothes or are you lucky enough to have 4 proper seasons?

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Off Duty

 In Friday's post i mentioned a little down time was needed, which is exactly what i've had. Granted i worked Saturday but i had a very chilled evening and so far a super chilled Sunday with lots of reading in the sunshine of my garden. And this outfit matches my chilled out, off duty type mood. Since I received this top, i have not stopped wearing it, it's the perfect spring time throw-it-on top. Breton tops never fail for me. Add to my chilled outfit, some aviators to hide the lack of eye makeup, some red lipstick to trick people into thinking i have actually made an effort and my new Leopard print slip-ons for ultimate comfort and i am done and done!

Jacket & Coated Jeans: New Look

Slip ons: Asos

Aviators: c/o Sunglasses Shop

Bag: c/o Marks and Spencer

Top: Yosa

What do you wear on your 'Off Duty' days?

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Mint with pops of Pink & Lilac (&Passion4Fashion Linkup!)

Lately i have been spending A LOT of time at my laptop, what with the blog and trying to consciously have a steady stream of posts and my super new super exciting venture (more details soon! i can't wait to share with you all) I'm truly feeling a little cyber burn-out. Last night i woke up in a cold sweat after a major dream about drowning in a pool of statement necklaces (scary i tell you!)
So this weekend, for the majority, i am going to unplug. I say for the majority because the OCD side of me still wants to have a post ready for Sunday, but my head space i am going to try and free up.
I have just downloaded The Happiness Project and I'm really keen to get stuck in to it. Have you read it? Did you enjoy if you have?

Just a simple pastel outfit today. This mint blouse was an absolute steal from Warehouse for £10, its  got a beautiful cut with sheer panels at the front and a beautiful V shaped one to the back, which is did not get photographed..shame on me! But it's flowy and pretty and feels nice on. Pastels with a pop of pink easy and pleasey.

 Blouse: Warehouse

Shoes: Matalan

Jeans: F&F

Hat: Asos

bag: River Island

Perspex Statement necklace: Yosa

Do you ever get cyber burn-out? 

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Jumping in to Jumpsuits

After experimenting with the relaxed trouser (see here and here) I have turned my eye to jumpsuits, which to be quite frank is completely out of my comfort zone. My friend and i were discussing how playsuits (the short variety) feel kind of odd on and make me look (feel?) like Sponge Bob square pants.. Not a look i would be generally aiming for.
But the jumpsuit has been catching my eye more and more of late and i feel myself wanting to try this trend. But what do i go for? Plain black or patterned. Sleeves  or no sleeves..
I really think this may be one of those items that will need a trying on session to see the fit and how i feel in them.
So far these are my favourites..

jumping in to jumpsuits by rachel-the-hat featuring jumpsuits & rompers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

To me the black is the safer option. I really like the idea of throwing on a black jumpsuit, some statement heels and a gorgeous necklace and heading out the door. Simple, easy but effective.
I know i may be over thinking it here but i wonder if less material on top ie straps rather than full on sleeves and closed in neckline, would look a bit more flattering on me, raising the eyes up away from my bottom heavier pear shaped parts.
Having said that number 2 is probably my complete favourite.
Then I've thrown in a few cute options, especially the red tropical print as wild cards. Can you picture golden sandals and a beach wavy hair and that looks like a grat summer evening outfit to me.

Do you own a jumpsuit and do you have any great tips on where to get one?
Or are they a big No-No to you?