Shirt Dress, Arm Party & Passion 4 Fashion Linkup

You know what i love about summer? Ease of dressing is what. Great dress + wedges+ clutch = Done! Voila, outfit complete as if by magic. Ok not magic, but a little bit of sunshine goes a long way for mood elevating.  The past week has seen little old Wales bathed in beautiful warm sunshine. It's glorious to just get up throw on a dress, some finishing touches, and away you go. That sure gives me something to smile about. 

As does this Warehouse shirt dress that i wanted so badly when it was full price, but at the time i ended up going for the other one, which i also loved. But praise be to sales and payday. It was reduced, i had cash to burn. The rest, as they say, is clothes buying history.

I am all about the shirt dresses this summer (that and jumpsuits). I can not get enough (fyi that's your heads up for a lot of shirt dress action coming up over the next few weeks.. don't say i didn't warn you for repetitive dressing syndrome;)

I'm also finding myself reaching for those longer lengths. Maybe i'm geting old, at the grand old age of 30 i am reaching for longer hem lengths and leaving the shortie short dresses to the youngsters.. haha.. get me all old and (not)wise. I guess this is just a comfy length for me. Being tall means things often end up being micro on you when its actually intended to be normal. I have had my fair share of years of tugging at the bottom of my dress uncomfortably, and i no doubt will have more as i'm not quite ready to fully give them up just yet. But this on the knee situation is kinda nice, and dare i say it, easy. Like comfy easy. And we all know how much i love that.

Plus; Pockets. Need i say more?

I thought i'd share my little arm party with you. 

You see, all these bracelets are the ones i wear daily and they all have significance to me. 

The pearl one has a personalised heart with my name on (you know, incase i forget) and that was from the ladies i work with for my 30th. 

The yellow beads are from a  company i worked with which left me feeling really chuffed with my blogging game and how hard i work at this little blog, it's a nice reminder that the blogosphere is a great place to be.

The 3rd bead and wire bracelet was from my step kids from their holiday with their mama to Tenby earlier this year. Mia (my step daughter) picked it out for me and she really hoped i would like it. Turns out i love it, mostly because it was such a thoughtful gift from them. I cherish this.

And finally my darling Pandora. I am SO enjoying building this charm by charm. I just added the perfect summer charm with the little white daisy from Gift and Wrap, which is just so pretty. I have my eye on a few and i can't wait to add more again, i'm in need of another spacer to even things out too... Shall keep you posted! Its lovely watching my little collection grow.

The necklace is a new arrival and its called the Sweet Coral Beaded Necklace.. which just screams holidays to me.

I thought the necklace and the Everyday Orange clutch added a nice pop of colour to the outfit.

I wore this out for a meal with the girls (where i managed to tip a glass of rose wine over my lovely colleagues white jeans.. I was mortified.. I am such a clutz lol!) 

But it was a lovely night. Rose wine, Mexican food and great company. Pretty much the perfect summer evening!

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The jumpsuit love continues

With this khaki Mango jumpsuit. I finally added a khaki jumpsuit to my growing jumpsuit collection. A phrase i never thought i'd say, i genuinely thought jumpsuits and general all-in-ones were a hideous idea that should have been left back in the 80's when they were last deemed as fashionable. But i am the first to admit when i am wrong and i shall eat my jumpsuitted words, as i actually really love this trend. Maybe its the fact that its easy (we all know how much i love easy outfits), it's minimal thinking required, you don't have to worry about what top will go with what bottoms, like with dresses, but better as its day-wear (or in-fact evening wear with the right accessories.. heels, cute clutch, biker jacket..yes..but i digress) that can be worn even when super windy and the temperatures aren't on your side. In other words jumpsuits are excellent for the British climate.

Once again mother nature has thrown us another week of showers and wind, but i am prepared! You can old your dresses 'cos i've got my jumpsuit (having said that, i would still reeeallly like to wear my summer dresses pretty please weather gods, don't let this be it for the rest of the season!!).

So after much, much deliberation and asking my lovely IG pals here which, oh which jumpsuit should i buy? I ended up getting a completely different one, due to the fact the one i was going to part my well earned cash with sold out (did you buy it? DO Tell, is it nice?)

But after frantically cursing at my computer a silver lining appeared.

As you probably know its full on crazy sales season which means bargains a plenty, and what that also meant was this jumpuit falls gratefully in to the category. What was also good was i have a very similar black jumpsuit from Mango so i knew the fit and quality was good (wearing it here).

And at nearly half the price of what i was going to pay, its turned in to one of life's beautiful little purchases.

Don't you just love when that happens? Something you've wanted for ages, deliberating excruciatingly for weeks and then BAM in the sales it goes.. i call that my friends and excellent win for the ladies.. *fist pump* oh yeh.

 I decided to go comfy -casual and pair with my new orange Boden Lille lace up flats (i know, i'm terrible, after loving and living in the navy  ones all spring i have now invested in the orange too.. on sale i might add.. But yes, somebody seriously needs to stop me.. interfriendsion please?!)

and my aztec soft clutch for a lovely Sunday at leisure.

I accessorised with my gorgeous new All-Sorts Necklace (aptly named as it reminded me of Berties liquorice allsorts sweeties , any one else see the resemblance?)  which is just a real fun pop of colour and has the most  lovely subtle aztec border to each of the resin stones.. Love.

 I finished off with my new Jord Wood Watch.. isn't it amazing! They have the most wonderful selection, this is the Ely in Black but i'm actually really smitten with the Cherry also (go see, gorgeous isn't it?) I have not stopped wearing it lately. Its wood (obviously) which makes it lighter and actually more comfortable than my D&G and Fossil metal watches. It feels perfect for summer.

allsorts no? ahhaha

Jumpsuit: Mango

Lille Lace up Flats: Boden

Clutch: (old) F&F

All Sorts Necklace: Yosa

Ely Jord Wood Watch: Jord Wood Watches

Have you had any sales bargains yet?
And are you a jumpsuit fan? 

Some khaki jumpsuit options for you:

The most comfiest summer shoes (& P4F linkup)

Do you know the one thing i dislike about summer? The wearing in process of new sandals... There's nothing like multiple blisters, cuts and plasters to really put me off wearing that pretty new pair of strappy sandals. Last year i even got an infection from a wound that was from a pair of sandals.. i was on antibiotics and everything.. all in the name of pretty sandals.. Crazy huh.

Well not this year. Nope. I am fully planting my feet in the comfort zone. And i have one word for you.

Espadrilles.

Say hello to your comfiest summer shoe everrr.

You are welcome ;)

I had been eyeing up espadrilles all through spring, there are some lovely varieties out there, striped, plain canvas or patterned. I knew mine had to be comfy first up but also go with lots and be able to throw them on to do everything from the school run to a lunch date.

These are more than a little Chanel-esque also.. which i freakin' adore!

These beauties are from Daniel Footwear, one if my most favourite footwear stops, they have siuch an amazing selection of designer womens footwear.. its like Mecca. And i have literally not stopped wearing them. They are the most comfy summer shoes and i think they look great with pretty much everything; skirts, dresses, jeans or trousers. They are the best summer shoe i could have possibly hoped for. 

For a sunny day i paired them with a simple black midi dress and timeless denim jacket. Sunny casual outfits are some of my most favourite.

Howlite  Necklaces : here & here: Yosa

Anklet: Yosa

Dress:New Look

Denim Jacket: f&F

Fringe Bag: Very (about 7 years old)

Espadrilles: c/o Daniel Footwear

Do you own espadrilles? I can't recommend them enough.

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Buying nice bags (and whats in mine)

This year i have been investing in a few things. Nice bags falls in to that category. I have been shrewdly saving pennies and not buying lots of cheap bags in lots of colours, and just buying some key pieces that really go with everything. 

Earlier this year i invested in a black Michael Kors bag, i also received a DKNY small red bag and a Fossil bag which i love.

But, there was a navy shaped hole in my bag armoury. I LOVE navy. My wardrobe is filled with a lot of it alongside the neutrals and reds. A navy bag was a must.

Enter Radley. 

Everyone and i mean EVERYONE (ok slight exaggeration, but you get the emphasis there) always recommends Radley Handbags to me. The ladies i work with, both my besties and lots of customers all own Radley bags. So i finally took a look.. 

...And i fell in love.

Navy, structured with a double zip, handles and a cross body strap.. Bag perfection right here ladies. As soon as i saw it , i knew it ticked all the bag boxes for me. Medium in size and perfect for me to haul my daily amount of crap around in it, without it being too overwhelmingly big that i freak out every time i go looking for my keys (anyone else do that? loose things in the enormity of their big bags and have a slight melt down when something 'isn't in there' only to find it waaaay down in the deepest darkest corner... I call it bag gremlins, lol!)

So yes welcome to the gang Navy Radley... you will be much loved.

As for whats in my bag... well this is the edited version shall we say, i am actually getting much better at this(this being keeping your bag clean and organised), nice bags deserve a little respect don't ya think? I used to have a bag load of crumpled up tissues, mass loads of receipts, some even with old chewing gum wrapped up in them.. eugh i know.. i blame my mum, she always taught me to take my litter home.. problem is it came home but never left the bag.. i know i know, disgusting. But like i said i have improved vastly. Only a few minor things needed removing (lego pieces.. #mumlife, and a couple of recent receipts and those pesky 'you've saved'.. supermarket vouchers)
So what i carry on the daily:

Purse (obvs) this is a lovely Ted Baker one, its my summer purse as i just loved the nude colour and mint lining (also it has dogs all over the inside! Mega cute overload)

Next up phone! Uber important, like a limb type of importance.I have the LG and i love it! I have tried every phone you can imagine (my husband is a gadget geek, we try lots of new techy stuff, what can i say, he has his gadgets i have my clothes; and all is happy in the Turone household) this one is by far the best. the customization is incredible and the battery life unbelievable.. i could go on, but i won't bore you, i'm aware techy things aren't everyone's cuppa tea:)
Then we go on to the peripherals shall we say.

Sunglasses.. major must have. I currently have about 6 pairs on the go, it sounds bizarre but i have really light sensitive eyes, as soon as i go out i have to have some shades, and obviously they have to be a bit snazzy. Currently love these New Look oversized angular pair.

Makeup. Very important for touch-ups through the day. I carry my Chanel compact for powdering down any shininess, a lipstick and a lipgloss (both Chanel again in this case) In all honesty i have been known to carry 7 lip products with me at any given time. I just tend to chuck them in in the morning. But these are my current faves.
Then YSL touche eclat for some major baggage (of the eye variety) covering up, some lip balm and some frizz ease serum to tame those pesky flyaways.

I always have a perfume on me cos no one likes a stinker... (haha i joke,sorta) I'm currently loving Ghost Eclipse, such a great scent for summer.
Then we have the obligatory hair band/tie and hair pins, of which i must go through approximately 8424254041520 in a year.. again i think gremlins get those too..

I keep forgetting a brush/comb lately too which i must invest in a small handbag one, 'cos man, in this windy weather lately, my hair gets sooo tangled #haystacklook
Next i have tissues, wet wipes and ibuprofen.. i am a mummy.. these are necessities. Headaches meh, sticky hands and snotty noses, the latter being the kids that is, not me i promise, all part and parcel of your average day i guess. Being prepared helps (as does wine i find, but it doesn't fit in my bag*winks*)

Then we have my boring life stuff. Small notepad for the copious amounts of lists i make and my diary telling me where i've got to be and when.. fairly important as i have a memory like a sieve.

And always, always a snack. I get a hangry (hungrry-angry) if i don't eat for prolonged periods of time. Prevention is a must ,for everyone's sanity. I've been trying to be healthy lately so apples are a great snack that can be carried most of the day (unlike say, a banana, shame on you soft fruit)

So there we have it.. my new lovely Radley and its current contents.
Do you have a favourite bag? And what are your everyday essentials? I'd love to know, i'm nosey so poking around in other peoples things is always like fun to me.. do share!