the traveller returns

I am back from my holiday and I think I have FINALLY recovered from Benicassim; there was a time on the Monday after the last day of music where I thought I may actually die which wasn't helped by the fact that I was on a local bus in a small Spanish town with approximately 12 minutes to catch my train back to Barcelona. There were almost tears. Despite that small hiccup I had an absolutely amazing time although I refuse to camp again. Living outside for a week in sweltering conditions is not for me; I like air conditioning, and beds, and clean towels. I don't like waking up with ants in my pants, literally. After Spain I spent a few days in the South of France where I did very little except eat ice cream and unsuccessfully hunt for Johnny Depp (he lives in the village I was staying in, I wasn't just going out on a limb). Although I am slightly gutted to be home I am also excited as I start a new job next week! It's all very exciting and I really can't wait to start. I have also come home to some gorgeous weather and have just eaten enough food to sink a small ship off the BBQ, I am definitely gonna have the meat sweats later. Here's a little outfit post debuting my Mulberry, I still haven't got bored of showing her to people/making them smell her. Is it a little weird that I just referred to the bag as a her? Ah well, please excuse the shoddy photo; it was very hot in my garden and I was getting sweaty and irritable. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!

Xx

Blouse, Mink Pink at Urban Outfitters
Shorts, Topshop
Clogs, Schuh
Bag, Mulberry Oversized Alexa

postcard.

I have been on a little blogger's holiday, well just an actual holiday really, but I will be back very soon and I have lots of exciting things to bore you all with! So watch this space! Xx

The Strokes, Benicassim 2011

Top, Skirt, Headband: All TOPSHOP

Unfortunately for me my Dad has gone on holiday and taken with him his camera, so selfish of him. Even worse news is that he rang me yesterday to ask if all the money he had found in the camera case was mine, turns out there was a stash of pound coins in there that I had ceased to discover. Could really have done with the extra pennies for holiday spends! The purpose of this tale, apart from advising you of the importance of ALWAYS checking zipped compartments for money, was to explain why there hadn't been a recent blog update however I found this picture from the other week that I hadn't put up so decided to go for it. The skirt is the Topshop maxi I blogged previously and the top is just a standard cropped ribbed number but my favourite thing about the look is the flower headband. I love the hippy vibe and feel like an over sized flower girl in it, Kate Moss had about a dozen girls in floral head wear in her wedding party and if it's good enough for Mossy it's good enough for me.

Xx

Bon Iver and Alexa

T-shirt, Topshop
Crochet Shorts, H&M
Necklace, Topshop

Apologies for my blogging tardiness, I am working extra long days at work this week so buy the time I get home all I am capable of doing is lounging. I did have a day off on Monday however and it was a notable occasion as after years of longing and months of moaning I finally became the owner of a Mulberry (Oversized) Alexa. I am still somewhat dumbfounded by this turn of events however once I do come to terms with it expect a long, gushing, tedious blog post about my new favourite thing ever. In other news I have been immersing myself in Bon Iver's new album, Bon Iver, and I completely love it. Justin Vernon's voice has the ability to give me chills and if you haven't heard his cover of George Michael's 'I can't make you love me' then get it in your ears immediately and prepare yourself for a broken heart.

Dress, American Apparel
Necklace, H&M
Boots, ASOS



I finally got to wear the ASOS boots albeit only in my house! This American Apparel dresses is one of my all time favourites, I had to bring in back from the brink of destruction after a fall on to a sticky dance floor; hours of soaking later and after a very gentle cycle in the washing machine, during which I prayed for the safety of the fringing, and it is back in wearable condition. I got this necklace the other day in H&M, I absolutely love turquoise and have a turquoise ring that I never take off. The necklace was a bargain at only £7.99, I think it looks much more expensive than that and it looks really lovely with my summer buys as well as with casual tops for work. Now I just need it to stop raining so I can wear my beautiful boots outside!

Xx

the heavens are open.



Jacket, Primark
Dress, Zara
Boots, Schuh







It's raining today in Edinburgh and while that comes as no great surprise it is rather disappointing, where is our elusive summer? This weather is truly miserable, I have decided it's best not to leave the house in these extreme conditions so instead I am going to drink tea and eat Kit Kats.

Holiday Shop

Kaftan and Orange Tunic, both H&M
Shorts, Topshop
Sandals, Schuh

I know my holiday excitement is probably getting rather tedious but I genuinely CANNOT WAIT for Benicassim. It occupies my mind at all times; what will I wear, what bands will I see, will I get a tan? I had a day off from work today and when I found myself welling up at Promzillas I decided it was time I got out of the house and go on a bikini hunt. I didn't find a bikini however did pick up the above beauties and I am definitely convinced they will be valuable assets for my Spanish festival wardrobe. The fluorescent orange dress, although reminiscent of a traffic worker's vest is actually lovely on and will be perfect for throwing on for the hungover trek to the beach. The kaftan caught my eye because of the fringing, I love fringing, plus I thought it would work for during the day or at night with a nice sandal. Speaking of sandals, these bad boys are from Schuh and speaking from past experience (I previously had them in black) are the comfiest gladiator sandals I have ever owned. If like me you don't like anything that goes between your toes, or like me have had a bad experience with the habitually cool Havianas then these are definitely for you. And they look good and go with everything! Finally these cotton tie-dye shorts were in the Topshop sale and for £5 I simply couldn't resist. I need to calm down with my buying soon though or I may have trouble fitting it all in my case, or tent for that matter!