Bristol Street Style: Polka Dot Maxi Skirt

Monday 1 April 2019

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Oh beautiful Spring sunshine, you are everything to me! Bristol is always prettier when the sun makes an appearance and I'm always happier when I have my legs out. Fact. I do love my denim skinnies but skirts and dresses are approximately eight times more comfortable. I've been holding onto this little polka dot number for about a month now, and I finally got to wear it last week! Hurrah! 

So where have I been? Well, earlier this week I posted an article about the dreamiest trip Sam & I took to the Algarve in Portugal. It was our first time visiting the country which is a bit scandalous considering Sam is part Portuguese (sort of). I wore lots of cute dresses during our time there but since then, my spring/summer wardrobe has been waiting for the temperature to rise in the UK.

Primark Polka Dot Maxi Skirt
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7 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Algarve, Portugal

Tuesday 26 March 2019

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Flights, transfers and accommodation were gifted by Jet2holidays.  

In February, Sam and I spent a few days exploring the beautiful Algarve in Portugal. Located in the south of sunny Portugal, the Algarve is home to some of the country's most picturesque beaches, dramatic coastlines and friendliest locals. We'd never visited before but had heard wonderful things from friends so jumped at the chance to visit, with Jet2, when they offered us a complimentary trip.

Likely due to last year's adventures, we've acquired a bit of a taste for luxury breaks, so we were pleased to be heading on one of Jet2's Indulgent Escapes. If you're looking for a luxury romantic getaway or just prefer hassle-free travel, I definitely recommend looking at these upmarket package holidays. When I think of traditional package holidays I picture a coachload of noisy tourists and an exhausted rep, but this couldn't be further from what we experienced. With Indulgent Escapes, you can choose from a selection of five-star hotels in prime locations which each have fantastic reviews and top-rated restaurants. 


What to do in the Algarve

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Studio by Preen at Debenhams Wrap Dress

Monday 4 February 2019

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So following on from my post last week, I'm back with another little blog article. I really meant what I said about buying less and focusing on items *I know* I'll keep in my wardrobe for years to come, which is why I wanted to feature this ensemble.

There are only about 5-10 brands that I LOVE. I really like plenty of brands/stores, but the following names really spark joy for me because I want to wear A LOT of their pieces. Okay, here goes... Bjorg, Anthropologie, Free People, Spell, Wildfox, Nine by Savannah Miller, Studio by Preen and Eclectic Eccentricity. That'll do! 

So one of my faves is Studio by Preen (obsessed) which can be found at good ole Debenhams. My first ever retail job was at Debs so I'll always have a bit of an attachment to it. I think it's garnered a bad rep in recent times but you can find some absolute gems both in-store and online *cough* Abigail Ahern everything *cough*! As somebody who can't afford Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, I really appreciate this more purse-friendly line. 

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Womens Red Tartan Suit

Wednesday 30 January 2019

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Well hello there! If you're reading this (hi, mum) I'm can report my blogging break is officially over. Hurrah! I won't bore you with the details but your girl is back. I've been a bit of a lurker, reading blogs on the daily (am I the only one who still does this?) and following my faves on Instagram, but not commenting much or documenting my outfits or travels. 

So yes, I've still been travelling and buying cute clothes but I've felt a bit of an inner shift. Like most of my fellow Millennials, I'm trying to make better decisions. I've been vegetarian for over a year, I've started to reduce my waste, I'm really into fitness and fast fashion makes me feel a bit yucky. After watching the 'Stacey Dooley Investigates, Fashion's Dirty Secrets' documentary I stopped buying clothes altogether while I figured out what my next step was. How could I enjoy fashion if my habit is harming the environment?

It's a big question, one I still can't answer, but I'm now determined to buy less. I'm embracing second hand clothes and if I do purchase new items, I'm only buying quality pieces I know I'll wear over and over again. But seriously, why do I need another pair of jeans when I already have a pile in my wardrobe!? Answer: I don't.

Womens Red Tartan Suit
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