Two Scents to Wear to Work

It's hot and you're stuck in a stuffy office staring out the window at endless possibilities, that you long to be doing but can't...because it's 3pm on Monday. Sound like you?

Stuffy offices are rare in England (it always rains), but when it does reach 30 degrees we have no idea how to cope! Heat means sweat, and sweat can lead to bad smelling odours, not terrible because hopefully you've showered and are wearing deodorant! If you are worried though, I have the solution which doesn't include wasting all your expensive perfume.

Zara's in-house fragrance collection is completely under-rated. They all smell delicious, with some great designer dupes which match up to the real deal. I picked these two out from the extensive range because they both have more summery notes to them.

The Oriental scent compared to the Floral is definitely more of a grown up and sophisticated scent, with a musky feel.

The Floral scent can be characterised as more playful and 'girly,' leaving you smelling fresh all day.

These fragrances are strong when you put them on at first but don't be alarmed they do level out during the day, only needing a top up towards the end of the day. Perfect for those days when you're stuck in a stuffy office and are worried about odour. The best thing about these scents is that they cost under a tenner and come in a rollerball option if these are too heavy to carry to work, absolutely perfect.


Scents Linked Below |

Oriental by Zara
Floral by Zara

What I Wore to my First Blogging Event...#BloggersBall

I went to my first bloggers event this weekend, organised by Scarlet London, the bloggers ball is an event open for anyone and everyone who blogs, even if it is just a hobby. It's a chance to mingle, network and have a fabulous time...and I did. 

As this was my first event I was unsure on what to wear, I'd seen a few people on Twitter opting for heels and bandage dresses while others were choosing jeans. I decided to play it safe and go dressy casual. I think in a situation where you are meeting new people, you need to feel your most confident self, dressing in something you are comfortable in and love will one hundred help. 

A loose fitting dress paired with a denim jacket is my 'of the moment look'-  it's comfy, it's cute and a great outfit if you don't know what the weather will do. Adding a pair of low heeled boots will complete the look, and are also great for adding definition to your legs as well! 

Bags, Bags, Bags - I've become slightly obsessed recently. I've been introduced to a whole new world of colours, patterns, metals and styles. I want to be more adventurous with my accessories and what better place to start than handbags! 

This outfit can be worn with a simple black shoulder bag with tassel detailing, to keep it low-key and laid back or add a pop of colour with this beautiful red bag to dress up the outfit a tad more. 

Outfit Linked Below | 

Dress Urban Outfitters (Similar)

Denim Jacket Zara

Boots AllSaints (Similar)

Black Bag Zara (Similar)

Red Pattern Bag Kurt Geiger (not mine, but I wish it was!)

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The Perfect Summers Day Outfit

I'm writing this post about the perfect summer time outfit, but currently the weather resembles what only can be described as a seal, wet and grey. Is that it for our British summertime? We can only hope.

I'm trying to inject colour into my summertime wardrobe, but a darker colour palette is my default. If the thought of colour makes you want to run back to the comfort of your joni jeans and favourite five-year-old H&M jumper like it used to me, then I have the answer. This outfit. The majority is black yet the outfit looks light with the addition of a lighter coloured bag to bring out the accent of yellow in the skirt.

The denim jacket is a great way to dress an outfit down to suit a day out in the sun, and if you happen to continue into the evening take the denim jacket off and you've got an evening outfit.

This style of outfit is great for a chilled, family day out. The loose, floaty nature of the skirt is great to be able to move around freely and allows you to eat as much ice cream as you like!

Outfit Linked Below |

T-Shirt AllSaints
Skirt Topshop (Similar Here)
Shoes Independent Store (Similar Here)
Denim Jacket Zara 
Sunglasses River Island (Similar Here)
Bag Mango

Check Mate

Can we just talk about how cute this bag is for a second? It's small, compact and fits all the essentials inside with ease. The metal ring detail looks classy and the colour makes it a classic piece. I was inspired by designer, Chloe, noticing that they started adding in gold hardware in the shape of a ring, whether it's just for detail or it's a handle, it's a look that I'm obsessed with at the minute.

This simple detail transforms this bag from an everyday item to a fashion statement without overwhelming the outfit.

The blazer paired with this light washed denim instead of opting for black gives it a summer refresh to look light and airy. It's a piece you can wear year round; for summer evenings to a beer garden or bar, pair with a light washed pair of denim shorts and silk top and a gold layered necklace and for those more colder days (hoping we won't have any for a while) pair with black jeans and a plain white jumper. The blazer is a statement piece that is best worn with subtle texturing and neutral colours.


Outfit Linked Below |

Blazer Bershka
Top Zara
Jeans Bershka
Boots AllSaints (similar)
Bag Mango
Watch Next (similar)
Sunglasses Specsavers (similar)
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Fit to Flare

The last time I wore flares was when Britney Spears was number one in the chart! I remember them well- they were light washed denim with pink butterflies scattered on them. I loved them. 

I'm ditching the denim flares, for now. However, the character Sophia from the Netflix series Girlboss wears them and looks SUPER amazing so, I might have to find a pair of denim flares and relive the 90's. 

For now though - these wide legged trousers are all for comfort! I've gone full volume with these trousers so, I've played it slim by finishing the outfit off with a blazer to add structure to the silhouette. The high-waisted nature of these accentuates my legs making them look longer, and makes the waist appear smaller as they sit higher than jeans would. There a piece that can dramatically transition into an alternative evening look. 

I did find it hard to choose shoes to match these. I think pairing these with heels would give this outfit a chicness but for the park, I stuck to trainers. 

Outfit Linked Below |

Knitted Vest - Primark (similar)

Blazer - H&M

Trousers - Vero Moda Flora at Brand Attic

Trainers - New Look (similar)