High Street Haul

Topshop


Mint & Pink Crops: £8 each // Ankle Socks: 3 for £8 // Cross Necklace: £4
I decided it was about time I introduced some soft summery colours into my wardrobe. I usually opt for black or darker colours as I'm not overly girly. In fact, I'm a pretty crap woman all together considering I can't iron, am useless with beauty products and certainly cannot cook! I think my clothing choice has always reflected I'm not particularly very ladylike. However, I've been absorbed by the pastel trend in recent weeks, even though in the beginning I was convinced it would not suit me. Although I certainly shan't be going all out pastel and making myself looking like a Drumstick lollipop, but I've decided to incorporate it somehow into my outfits to make them a little more summery. These cute little crop tops seemed like the perfect way to do this! I'm obsessed by crop tops even though I really HAVE NOT got the stomach for them, but I WILL HAVE! I'm planning to order the deadly "30 Day Shred" although I'm far too scared/lazy, so I keep making excuses to put off ordering it. As you may have noticed I've been wearing ankle socks a lot recently and these ones were too cute to resist. I have a feeling I may look like a 5 year old school girl in them though.

River Island


Patterned Tunic: £20 // Cream Dress: £15 // Leopard Midi: £15
I first saw the tunic on Charlene's blog and I absolutely fell in love with it. It's an either you love it or hate it kind of garment, but I absolutely love it. Needless to say my boyfriend detests it! It's actually meant as a beachwear cover up, but it looks ever so cute as a dress. Unfortunately it doesn't look like I'll be visiting any beaches this year, so I'll only be using it as a dress! The leopard dress is completely out of my comfort zone and is something I would NEVER, EVER usually pick. I've become such a fan of midi's though that I had to try it on and the colour doesn't actually look too horrifying on me. It's a little baggy as it's a size 10 and I'm always an 8 in River Island, but it looks a little more flattering just that bit oversized. I'm contemplating returning it though because I'm not 100% on it. I think I was just caught in the heat of the moment of the sale! You may have seen me post an Instagram picture of the cream dress when I tried it on and regrettably left it behind. Luckily when I went back it was still there so I snapped it up!

Urban Outfitters

Sandals: £18 (w/ staff discount) // Vintage Vest: £10 (w/ staff discount)
I think the vintage Harley vest is my favourite of the haul. It was from the men's vintage section at work and it's so long that I can wear it as a dress! I can never usually wear men's tees as dresses like I would like because I'm too tall, however this one has that bit of extra length so my bottom is sufficiently covered! The sandals are just basic black lace-ups that should see me through the summer season.

Primark

Chiffon Mint Dress: £13
This dress instantly reminded me of a mermaid as soon as I saw it! It's probably a little too girly for me, but for £13 I took the risk. I'm yet to style it with anything, but I'm thinking I may teamed it with my studded denim jacket to tone down the girliness a little. Either that or splash some car oil up it and just constantly clutch a can of beer whilst wearing it... Whenever will I just accept I am just a girl and dressing like a lady occasionally is fine?!