Summer Wardrobe Essentials

Summer is here and I am so excited! It's finally time to leave the house without throwing a jacket on first and it's acceptable to wear sunglasses and sandals again- yey!

This year there are a few styles and pieces that I am loving, such as gypsy tops/dresses, scallop designs and spaghetti-strap tops.
For this post, I've put together a few of my favourite pieces to wear at the moment, all of which are pretty affordable and easy to wear.
I'll leave all the price details at the bottom of each picture, but only of the items that can be purchased at the moment!

Top: New Look, £3

Trousers: F&F, £12.

A Little Missguided Haul

I have recently been loving Missguided. Over the summer I bought quite a few of their clothes, mainly because they've been doing some great summery pieces, most of them in pastel colours.
Today I thought I'd do a small haul featuring a few of my latest Missguided purchases (and probably my last summer buys of the year! *sob*)


The first item is this lilac/pink back shell top.
I love this top because it easily adds a pop of colour to any outfit, and it's great to pair it with other pastels.
On the website it says it's lilac, but to me it's totally pink.

             

                                    

Evelyn Chiffon Back Shell Top Lilac, £9.99

Next is this lilac sweatshirt.

This is such a casual piece, perfect to wear with jeans or trousers.
I've been wearing this a lot this summer, as it's so easy to just throw on but still feel like you've made an effort with your outfit.
I sometimes wish it was a bit longer so I could also wear it all year round.

            

                                

                        Graca Cropped Scuba Sweatshirt In Lilac, £14.99

I was dying to buy a yellow item of clothing for ages, and in the end I went for this lemon crop-top.
Yellow can sometimes be a bit overpowering, but this shade is rather subtle, meaning that you can wear it during the day and not draw too much attention to yourself.
Missguided also sell a matching skirt in this colour, which I would totally buy if it wasn't for the fact summer is nearly over and I don't think I'll get much wear out of this top until next year.

Bibianka Lemon Crop Top With Curve Hem, £10.49

The last item in this mini-haul is this gorgeous blue swing dress.
I have been after this dress for so long, and last week I bought it in the sale for only £4.50!
I originally wanted it in pink, but I just couldn't resist the price of the blue one.
It's a really nice day-dress that you can wear with or without tights and its long sleeves mean I will be able to wear it a lot this autumn.

Mikita Long Sleeve Swing Dress In Baby Blue, £4.50
(This item is no longer available on the website)

I hope you've enjoyed this little haul!
Are you a fan of Missguided?

Ana xo

August Fashion Wishlist

Hey everyone!
Today I thought I'd do something new and write my first fashion post- my August fashion wishlist.
I love shopping and looking at clothes and accessories online, but, as every student knows, money tends to be a problem.

Luckily, that's what wishlists are for!
To put together some of your favourite items and hope that one day they will actually be yours.
This month's wishlist consists of items from Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Ted Baker.

Check Print Jersey Coat, Topshop, £75

The first item I have been loving this month is this Topshop check print jersey coat.
Although we are still in August, I am starting to accept that summer is nearly over, and that the cold and nasty weather is quickly making a comeback, so it's that time of the year where I start looking for the perfect coat.
This coat would make the perfect autumn accessory, as it's not overly heavy and its three-quarter sleeves give it a really casual look.
I can imagine wearing this coat with a white or burgundy turtle neck and a big black Holdall bag.

MARGOT Leather Boots, Topshop, £75

I have made myself a promise that this year I will definitely buy myself a pair of heeled boots, so the search for the perfect ones has begun!

I love these Topshop Margot leather boots because they would complete any outfit, no matter how smart or casual it may be.
I actually own a very similar pair, but they are literally falling to bits because I have worn them so much, and I would love to have another pair just like them because I know I would get a lot of wear out of them.

Cream Lace Insert Mesh Maxi dress, Miss Selfridge, £55

The first Miss Selfridge item in my wishlist is this gorgeous maxi dress.
Words can't describe how obsessed I am with this dress, it's so beautiful and elegant.
It's £55 and, to me, this is not that expensive at all.
For a dress this nice I would go as far as to say that it's quite a bargain... now I just need to find an excuse to buy it, and wear it.

Blue Overlay Playsuit, Miss Selfridge, £45

I saw this playsuit in Miss Selfridge a few weeks ago, and have wanted it ever since.
It's such a nice piece which you could casually wear during the day but also dress it up and wear it on a night out.
However, I do wish they did this playsuit in a pastel pink or blue colour, but then I would just be even more tempted to buy it.

Zip Detail Crosshatch Shoppe bag, Ted Baker, £169

A few days ago I realised that I do not own a black handbag, so I thought I'd have a look for a nice new black bag... and then I came across this.
I really have a thing for pink bags, and this one is so pretty.
It's a great size and it would just add a pop of colour to any outfit, so I think this may just make my Christmas list (yes, I'm already planning it!)

Are any of these items in your wishlist?

Ana xo