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Hello... 

Just a quick post.
Pictures for this post were taken ages ago and in true me fashion I've only just sorted them out and had a nosey through them.

They are all taken in various spots in Hyde Park or Kensington Palace gardens, two of my favourite spots in London. My flatmates Toni (borrowers life) and I went on a spontaneous explore around the park and ended up walking for five hours! Not only exploring Hyde Park and Kensington but walking all the way to the south bank and having tea there (or as you southerner's say "dinner"). WARNING walking from Hyde Park to the South Bank is a lot further than it looks, even if you can see the London Eye in the distance its like a mirage. Poor Toni had to walk all that way with her tripod. We did get to use it and we got some great pictures from our trek.

It was such a beautifully sunny day so of course the trademark florals were out. My floppy hat also got to make an appearance (Yey!) I got it from Camden market last year and love the colour, it also protected my stupidly pale skin from the sun! I'm also so glad I wore my backpack. This was a present from my brother for Christmas (he has an unusually good taste) and is from H&M. I use it so much its practically attached to me. I've also started wearing a watch again. The one in the pictures is just a cheap one from eBay but its super cute. My shoes are from Primark and I wear them way to much but there just my go to shoes at the moment as they seem to be wearable with anything.

We had some pictures at the bandstand which was in the centre of the park.

As well as the flower Gardens of Kensington Palace. We got to see the Princess Diana Memorial and even saw Prince Edward land in a helicopter. (something royalist Toni was excited about, I on the other hand was slightly clueless).

Feet aching we finally made our way back to the flat after five hours of walking. catching the tube at Waterloo. Can I just say it was 9 o'clock and still warm! It does seem that this was the entire of our summer and in true British style it lasted the whole of three days! but hey it was fun while it lasted (haha).

Hope you like the pictures. More to come from my London travels soon. Including a vintage clothes haul. 

Changing of the Seasons (summer style with the help of some great bloggers)

Hello there and a big welcome to this beautiful summer weather! Here's hoping it stays for a while.


This is my first summer in the city and already London is looking and feeling so vibrant and now that I've finished uni for this semester I'm starting to tick visits off my London bucket list. This week I've been on a five hour trek around the city. Lets just say we didn't expect to walk for that long but we just love seeing the city in the sun and of course checking out the streetstyle.

The hot weather also brings a change in the wardrobe, my much loved turtle necks and grandad jumpers are going to have to go into hibernation for a while, nonetheless the debate of to wear tights or not to wear tights will always continue and usually end with me regretting whatever decision I have made (haha).
Personally I much prefer winter fashion (throw on a good coat and everything's okay) I love layers and feel this has to die down slightly when the sun comes out so to help me with some summer clothes ideas I decided to reach out to some fellow bloggers and asked them for their summer style essentials, as well as their favourite summer looks and summer trends.

 So here goes summer style with the help of a few fellow bloggers...

Phoebe of London's Pheobe . (Vintage blogger with a love of the 60's and a great taste in music) 

“Colours- summer excuse to whip out orange, 60’s shift dresses are perfect for summer, can get your legs out and still be able to wear vintage clobber. I have to put the turtle necks aside in summer which is upsetting and sometimes I give in and simply sweat through the pain of wearing a turtle neck”

I feel Phoebe's pain, I love a good turtle neck, but will soon have to swap them for a t.shirt. Shift dresses are perfect for the summer, with their 60's vibes I'll probably attempt to find one with the craziest prints possible. Beyond Retro seem to have a lot in at the moment so I'll be making a visit to Shoreditch sometime soon to check them out. 

Follow Pheobe's blog at: londonspheobe.wordpress.com

Daisy Kenny AKA FlossyDasiy (A girl with 70's cool)

“The boohoo thing always comes back in summer especially 70’s

the whole Woodstock thing will be coming back so lots of crochet”

Crochet seems to be a new thing this season and you can certainly see it around from Primark to Topshop to the catwalk. I'm also super happy that long seventies flowing dresses are making a comeback. Match with a floppy hat and you're good to go. 

Follow Daisy's instagram: FlossyDaisy

Sarah Hayes (Awesome fashion, travel and DJ blogger and a lover of a good charity find) 

“I think Culottes are definitely going to be huge this season! As well as off the shoulder tops and dresses! I think simplicity and clean cuts will be in too this season just from walking around shops like Zara!”

I am such a fan of culottes, they are such a flattering shape and and are great for the English weather; cool for the heat but are still wearable in the typical English rain.  At the moment I'm obsessed with my New Look floral Culotte jumpsuit and my great £12 black and white floral pair from Bohhoo (pictures below). 

Follow Sarah's blog at: pinksars.com

Antonia Lewis (A Film student. Her fab lifestyle blog features fun, fashion and food) 

 “I'm liking papaerbag waists at the moment. They're really flattering on the waist giving it more definition. They are a great way of creating the smart casual look. Hats are also great!”

I agree with Antonia and love paper bag waists for  hiding all the summer ice creams I've consumed.
Follow Antonia's blog for more than just fashion, she also has some amazing recipe and smoothie ideas. She's also my flatmate and shares my love of hats as you can tell.

Follow Antonia's blog at: borrowerslife.blogspot.co.uk

Susie (A great blogger of modern, vintage living)

“Cotton dresses with stripes or florals, also 70's kaftans for the breezy hippy vibe. oh and headscarfs - great for adding personality and colour to an outfit and keep your hair off your neck”

Again the 70's style really seems to be perfect for this hot summer weather, especially if your pale like and and want to look summery without risking the embarrassing red sunburn. head-scarfs are also great particularly if again like me your hair is really long. I always find it annoying in the heat and just end up throwing it into a boring ponytail so headscarfs seem a great alternative. I'll be needing some new sunglasses to wear with them.

Follow Susie's blog at: oldfashionedsusie.com

So there you have it a short compiled list of Summer vintage essentials with some high street thrown in as well. You can't beat mixing the old and new together! 

Sidetracking slightly has anyone seen Florence Welch's Met Gala Ball custom Gucci dress. It's the most stunning dress I've ever seen and it just had to have mention!

Talking of mixing the old with the new I've been reading Vogue's 100 year edition and its full of classic looks from years past as well as some beautiful photographs and stories, however its this quote which stood out to me the most in the entire edition. It was featured in 1970 edition of Vogue. (Yes I know it's cheesy but I am a Musical Theatre student after all) 

“You are one of a kind, unique in fashion...forget the rules - you make them, you break them.”

Thanks so much to the bloggers who gave their input and helped me with this post. I truly love all your blogs.

Please go and check them out!

On that note I'll let you get away to enjoy the rest of the sun.
Thanks for reading!
Have a lovely week!