MONOCHROME AND PRINTED WISHES

Spending my day browsing online (yes, again) and another wishlist happened. This time not so much homeware, but pretty things I can't afford. I've always adored Avenue 32, but they've really out done themselves by stocking all the lovely cut out dresses and bold prints from Giles - I mean, they're like works of art! Between those pieces and the Calvin Klein heels, I'd need a win on the lottery to make them my own. A girl can wish though right? Adding a pop of colour to my wishlist too, are the remarkably almost matching ASOS bag and Crown and Glory headscarf. Beautiful, huh? At a much more affordable price, they might be mine come payday.

We'll see though as I have already treated myself to a couple of pieces over the past weeks. My local Parcelforce are darlings (I think I buy too much online as I've become on first name terms, eep) and one particular driver even tends to swing past a couple of times if I'm out, just incase I come back to save me from having to take a trip to their delivery office. Now that's what you call customer service huh! Over and out from me, better leave the internet be before I do buy those Avenue 32 pieces...

HELLO OH OH OH

This post is aptly titled after my shiny new piece of neckwear. It was one of those pieces that I knew I had to have. I love the friendly sentiment, and it looks pretty darn sweet too. A laid back look for a lazy day, just popping out for lunch and then some social media work.

Daft as it may seem, this is the first t-shirt dress I've ever owned. I'm usually a much more 'put together' and tailored style sort of person, but this grey number just spoke to me. I'm really enjoying having something a little more casual to pop on when the mood takes me - it's so easy to wear and I've styled it in so many ways, both more monochrome like today and colourful too. I'm after another colour in this style too now, Desire have a much more affordable alternative to the Topshop range! My trusty Kurt Geiger platforms and Zandra Rhodes clutch came along for the ride too, the perfect duo. I love the art deco feel to the bag - I can still cling on to an element of days gone by, even when dressing down. Still so glad I purchased these shoes. They were one of those 'should I, shouldn't I?' items at first, but now I'm rather attached and wear them all the time!

Has anybody seen any other shoes with this shape platform/heel? I get so much wear out of them, I think it would be rude not to invest in another pair.. Right? Shh, don't tell Rich, I've already got shoes coming out of my ears..

Dress - Desire | Jacket - Missguided | Shoes - Kurt Geiger | Bag - Zandra Rhodes

 Necklace - Ladybird Likes

HOMEWARE SWEET HOMEWARE

Surely with buying a house I can be forgiven for a spot of homeware window shopping (well, online, but y'know..). It's hard to resist. Anyone that's ever moved house will recall the excitement of new surroundings, planning furniture positions in your head and colour schemes galore. The best part though, is when all that is done and you're free to buy nic-nacs, accessories and general prettiness to bring it all together. That's the part I'm most attracted to (of course it is, it's just frivolous shopping in disguise haha) anyway..

Stumbling across only by chance (after shamelessly eyeing up these cosy slippers), I've found the homeware range at Joules and boy, oh boy do I want it all. I couldn't help myself and before I knew it, I'd made the above wishlist. If anyone wants to buy me presents, please see above ;) Sadly I'm not tech savvy enough to make the images click through like I'd like. Nevertheless, you can find all of these gems through the links below. Enjoy!

Joules - Mugs | Cushions | Cake Tins | Calendar | Throw

WHAT JOIN THE DOTS MIGHT BE TO WALK THE LINE

Pretty shades like sugared almonds and ice-cream sprinkles was what I wanted to dress like today when I woke up; taking cues from my flower-filled garden and the blossom falling from the trees. I guess too, after so much girlish fun (click to see our fabulous blossom throwing!) with the likes of Kitty Gallanaugh, Beauxoxo and some dreamy blogger friends the other day, it's not difficult to see why I want to dress a bit like a flower fairy all the time.

My new pink Linzi heels are the perfect addition to both my wardrobe and this outfit. They are so super comfortable with the platform and wedge heel that it means that filling my bag with plasters when I leave the house is a thing of the past ;) The most delicious rosey shade to brighten up any outfit, and the laser cut out detail? Divine. You know what, I'm certain that these sunglasses are probably the most quirky and whimsy (in equal measure) that I've ever owned. They are charming and now I want every other pair that Jaymie makes. What a doll.

The skirt is such an unexpected find! This cut out flower print beauty is in fact a bargain from F&F, can you believe it? They invited me to get involved in their 7 days of summer challenge, and as today is pastels day, this is the piece I chose to base my look around. If you'd like to take part in the F&F challenge and be in with a chance of winning a £75 voucher each day, head to their blog to find our more about how you can enter. It's open until Tuesday 14th May so good luck!

I've got a super productive day planned; the sort with lots of email replying and blog admin malarkey. Glamourous? Not so much, but essential all the same! I've got a freshly filled teapot in tow, so that should make it a little easier...

Blouse - Primark | Skirt - F&F | Shoes - Linzi | Bag - Steve Madden via Sarenza | Sunglasses - By Jaymie

LIFE UPDATES: The 'Buying a House' Edition!

A different sort of post from me today.. I suppose you can tell why I'm ever so excited from the title! Watch to see me giddy as a child and to find out a little more about what's going on!

TEA WITH TECH

A cup of tea and technology seem to go hand in hand for me nowadays. In fact, the amount of technology I use on a day to day basis sometimes astounds me. Especially as a blogger with almost constant social media involvement, sometimes I have to remember to take a step back and switch off. I can't lie - I do this rarely. Though I'm trying. Promise. ;)

Nevertheless, I still get bloomin' excited with new apps, games and even gadget covers. My white ipad case is new from The Snugg. I'd had a boring old black case since well, forever and thought it was about time I got my grubby mits on a bright new one seeing as the old one had doubled up as a coaster one too many times (naughty Emily)! My polka dot covered phone is keeping my going, although it's only afew days until my upgrade is being delivered and my new phone will be mine at last - the dialaphone mobile phone deals are my saviour I tell you. New phones are so tempting aren't they, even when they're not much different to the one you already have. Daft, isn't it? A shiny new, scratch free screen will always get my heart, even so ;)

I tend to pop the kettle on, draft blog posts on my ipad, edit pictures on my laptop and do all my social media on the go on my phone. With a handful of biscuits thrown in somewhere in the middle. Phew, I feel a little exhausted just thinking about it. Do you all do similar? 

P.s.There's a new video on my youtube channel, check it out!