Spending splurges

I've caved! I have spent again! My 'YOLO' attitude has returned. Booking a holiday and working extra hours to pay for it as a bad combination. New summer lines are tempting me for my week in the sun and with the quiet bank holiday I am spending my shift at Next looking at what I can buy or persuading myself that with my discount, every item being 'a need' and a bargain.

The first of my purchases was not actually from Next but with Boots next door I am constantly popping in. I never normally spend much on make up or jewellery, I always want to buy tons of jewellery to update my outfits and splash out on some expensive, quality make up but I just can't ever justify the cost when I could get a new outfit instead.

However, with my holiday coming up and cringing over last years photos where my exposed skin attempted to gain some rays I decided I needed to invest in a holiday foundation. I don't really like the idea of wearing foundation on holiday, I laugh at the vanity of those people who feel they need to wear it. I personally think its a good break for my skin and i'm only going to sweat it off anyway. ( Heat and I have constant issues) Despite this I am turning, I hold my hands up, I wanna look good! I still don't want to be seen to be wearing heaps of foundation but having something to skim over my imperfections might make me feel happier about my holiday snaps. I wanted something light, that offered protection but gave me some coverage.

Playsuit: Next, £26, Wedges: Next, £45, Foundation: No 7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream £12.95

Asking the cashier at boots she gave me what seemed a great yet honest recommendation saying she uses No 7 and that a lot of their foundations are light and have UVB protection. She also pointed out I had just been given a £5 off No 7 voucher making my purchase even more justifiable. In the end I went for No 7 Beautiful Skin. I am incredibly pale so went with the fair tone and suffer from dry skin so chose the Normal/Dry. It has a 5 star rating from UVA, is hyper-allergenic and has a protection of 15 SPF. My full review will come after my holiday when I have tested it out to it's full capability. Watch this space!

I then nabbed these wedges from Next for £45 (less with my discount) and this playsuit for £26. I love walking in wedges, I feel so much more confident and at ease. My work mate said she has some and they are the comfiest shoes she owns, again, another reason to spend the pennies. I think they will be perfect with a lot of my summer dresses with their natural tone and hessian heel.

I then couldn't resit the colouring for this playsuit. I noticed a lot of my outfits for holiday were block colour so was on the browse for bright and printed clothing. I am into orange tones right now but think this will work even back for the slightly colder British summers as well as being really comfy.

Anyone else been spending their pennies?

K xxx

Short weather

Hello lovely people,

I know I am not off to a good start but truth be had it the relaxing vision I had of finishing Uni isn't as going as planned. Don't get me wrong, I'm making some time for the beautiful sun we have been having but I have also been a good girl applying for work experience and jobs as well as working back at Next as much as I can.

However, I have been getting inspired with Polyvore! Check my mood boards out here and let me know your thoughts.

I have just booked a holiday to Turkey today too! I am so excited to be sipping cocktails on the beach and of course, splurging out on a new summer wardrobe. I have been going quite crazy over shorts at the moment! Whether it is for the summer sun or for nights out I can't get enough. There are some wicked styles out at the moment, New Look being a great high street store for prints.

I picked up these four beauties over the last month.

I have been dying for a pair of high waisted shorts for a while and I managed to pick these up in the River Island sale for just £15! I couldn't believe it and the fit is perfect too. I splashed out on these Topshop denim and crochet hot pants too (£34) which I have been teaming with my light blue vans. They are quite short shorts but they will be great for holiday and look cool with tights when its a bit chilly here in the UK.

These red shorts are from New Look. At just £9.99 I could not say no and the bright red is so fun I think you can dress them up or down for a statement look.

Finally my Missguided stripe hot pants. I was a bit disappointed with the quality of these as they were a bit thin and see through. However, at just £12.99 I don't think I can complain and I had quite a few compliments on them so in all, I am happy. Teamed with black wedges, a black leotard and hot pink nails I felt quite rock n roll in them! They might even be turning out to be my favourite!

I think it is safe to say I am sorted for shorts this summer, I just need the bikini body now! What have you guys been purchasing for your summer wardrobe? Any spending splurges you care to share?


K xx