Neon Aztec

Sabo Skirt dress | Jean-Michel Cazabat wedges | Bracelets (old) | Dogeared rings

You really can't go wrong with a cute summery dress. It can sometimes be hard for me to find the perfect print and the perfect cut to flatter my body though. I love fit and flare dresses for a casual daytime look and this one from Sabo Skirt ticks all the boxes. I bought this dress towards the end of summer but I've already worn it to death. I particularly love the daisy trim detailing!

Cost per wear is a big thing for me. I prefer to buy items that I know I will wear over and over, can mix and match with other items, or can style in multiple ways. I love shopping from Sabo Skirt because their products are relatively cheap and I've never been disappointed with their quality. Even dresses like this can be restyled to create a completely different look. 

While the weather is still warm and balmy, I'd pair this dress with heels for a slightly more dressed up look, or alternatively I'd go with flats if I didn't want to wear heels or wedges. When it starts to get cooler, knit jumpers can be thrown over dresses like this or a denim jacket would look great on top too. Also, a cropped blazer is another way to pull off a more dressed up look. 

Pretty much anybody can wear a pretty little dress. Fit and flare might not be your style but there are plenty of other options out there with lots of prints to choose from. 

Get the look:

1. Keepsake    

2. Ezra          

3. Cloth

4. 1&20 Blackbirds   

Neon Details

Topshop jacket | All About Eve top | Refuge shorts | Zu sandals | Steve Madden bag | Etsy and Sportsgirl bracelets | Sportsgirl ring

Neon is a guaranteed way to brighten up one's day. It's vibrant, colourful and bold - the perfect mix of adjectives to liven up what was another horrible day in a week of shocking weather. Last week's weather was downright awful with constant rain and an enormous lack of sunshine, not to mention the storms and floods occurring across other parts of the country. Looking back at these photos, I never would have guessed it to be as wet and dreary as when they were taken. I decided it must have been the neon!

I never used to understand why people said they were 'wearing neon to brighten up their day'. I've always preferred to wear brighter colours when the sun is blazing and the day is already at its brightest. That way, it's almost as if neon is normal and to wear it is to fit in with everybody else. On not so wonderfully warm and sunny days, I usually retreat to my trusty blacks, whites and greys, or anything else that would tick all the boxes when it comes to playing it safe. 

But this time, for some strange reason, I decided to make some neon pink and yellow additions to this not so daring or colourful outfit for a change. Something about wearing neon on a completely awful day made me feel great. Never underestimate the power of colour (or the power of using it to feel overtly happy when the weather is deeply depressing)!

This outfit proved to be an excellent reminder for me to make the most of the neon trend while it lasts. I do love pastels and softer colours, but hopefully neon will make at least a couple more appearances in the near future. Happy Monday!

A Bit of Boho

Zara top | Billabong shorts | Betts sandals 

This type of clothing isn't normally my style but I love keeping an open mind when it comes to fashion and I'm always keen to try new things. I wore this on the weekend for a chilled day at the shops (where I got some much needed Christmas shopping done). This outfit would be perfect for festivals too though!

I was so happy to receive so many compliments throughout the day on my shoes (yes I'm finally wearing flats). I haven't worn these in a while, so decided to pull them out of the back of my wardrobe and show them off. They're actually from last season but I haven't seen any sandals as amazing as these yet this summer.

The best way to pull off wearing old season shoes or clothing is by teaming it with other current and on trend pieces, even it's only your bag or accessories. I wore these old shoes and shorts with this awesome fringe top that I bought from Zara in Barcelona this year and mixed it with vibrant accessories (very on trend at the moment). 

I finally changed my nail colour too! I've been looking for neon yellow for ages, so now I'm  a very happy girl. Hope you like!

Blues

Supre playsuit | Tony Bianco heels | Sabo Skirt necklace

What a lovely day for a cute playsuit. I'm loving blue at the moment, so the playsuit was the first part of the outfit that I chose. I normally wouldn't wear blue shoes with an entirely blue outfit, but I couldn't find a pair of heels that looked better than these. I tried on a few different heels (white wedges, white and yellow strappy heels and nude shoes to name a few), but none of them felt right. Feeling frustrated, I reached for these as a last resort and voilà! - a match made in heaven. 

So today I'm in all blue and spicing it up with some colourful and funky jewellery too. Perfecto!