Say what you like

Top: Urban Outfitters, Maxi Dress (worn as skirt): H&M, Belt: Primark, Bag: Topshop, Necklace: Miss Selfridge, Nails: Paul & Joe

It looks like the transitional wardrobe period has arrived in the UK and this year I'm looking forward to getting into boots and coats and scarves because summer has been so rubbish anyway. This dip dye sweater was one of my Urban Outfitters buys and was only £25 and goes well with most of my wardrobe so I'll definitely get a lot of wear out it! I've started gathering up my festival essentials for Bestival i.e. dry shampoo and baby wipes and tomorrow I'm going to buy a very lovely hiking backpack. Anyone got any amazing advice to make camping a bit more luxurious?!

LUCILLEX

Paradoxal

Shirt: Topshop, Maxi Skirt: New Look, Necklace: Gift, Bangle: H&M, Nails: Chanel 'Paradoxal'

Just a quick outfit for running errands in this confusing muggy but overcast weather. I actually like the way it came together with the big bun and the minimal jewellery! I'm also really enjoying being freckly after my holiday and therefore not feeling the need for anything other than I bit of concealer which makes a really nice change. I'm off to Bath tomorrow for a little bit of shopping with my sisters and I'm already feeling a bit excited about A/W clothes and a new pair of boots etc. Clearly I should get out more!

LUCILLEX

Nothing to wear

Cardigan: Primark, Tee: Topshop, Fur Stole: Topshop, Necklace: H&M

I was having one of those 'wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear' days today and ended up throwing on a pretty uninspiring jeans and tshirt combo. I thought I would make it a bit more interesting and fight the breeze with my Topshop fur stole which has been missing from my life recently. For me, it was the perfect comfy and casual outfit for a day where I was just running errands and up to nothing special. Sorry if it's a little bit boring for you guys but I haven't posted an outfit in a while and my day off today seemed like a good opportunity, if only I'd been feeling a little more outfit inspired. I am a massive fan of Models Own 'beach party' - it's been on my nails since Sunday when I finally bought it!

LUCILLEX

Carry me home

Bag: Lodinatt, Jacket: Miss Selfridge, Necklace: Miss Selfridge, Vest: H&M

I wouldn't say that I'm somebody who's short of bags, but what I do have is a wardrobe full of weeny little satchels and not one bag I can use for overnight stays, days out or travelling. With a holiday, a couple of festivals and much more coming up for me this summer, this needed to be rectified and so when I was contacted by Lodinatt it was as if someone had been listening to my whinges about my lack of such a bag, aside from my poor Mum. I am thrilled with my 'two levels canvas bag', not only is this bag so pretty, it is also incredibly functional. There are loads of useful pockets and compartments, my favourites being the shoe section at the bottom of the bag and the laptop pocket inside, which I use for my iPad. The long, detachable strap is also in keeping with my preferred satchel style and so all in all it works perfectly for me! I tried desperately to get some outfit photos with the bag because I thought it looked pretty brill with my khaki jacket but clearly I was having a bad hair/face/body day so that will have to wait until another day!


Sorry for being a little bit absent this week but I have actually just accepted a new job! I've had a few interviews and trials but in the end I decided to choose enjoyment over hours and will be starting on a menswear concession at a local department store tomorrow. Wish me luck and I hope you've all been enjoying yourselves this week!

LUCILLEX

Short and sweet

Shirt: Monki, Necklace:H&M, Bag: Topshop, Blazer: Urban Outfitters, Nails: Barry M 'Peach Melba'

Gonna keep it short and sweet today because I'm just on my way out. Having another lovely, fun filled weekend but the rain is really limiting my wardrobe at the minute. Threw on my Monki shirt again because it's so easy to wear and adds a little bit of colour! Hope you are all having lovely weekends too and thank you ever so much for all your really kind comments recently.

LUCILLEX

Enjoy yourself

Top: American Apparel, Skirt: New Look, Necklace: Miss Selfridge, Nails: Barry M 'Peach Melba', Lips: Mac 'Creme Cup'

So nice to see some sun in the middle of all these rainy days! I've got all of these sandals and dresses and skirts stashed away that I shove on as soon as the sun comes out for a day. Today I was able to wear my new chiffon maxi skirt from New Look (reminds me a lot of the AA ones!!) and this pretty little American Apparel crop top that I got in London over GFW. It's a really simple and comfortable outfit that I know I'll wear a lot of if the weather allows.


Today my sister and I bought our first piece of stock for a little online shop we're setting up. Any recommendations on the best site to do this on? Our original thought was eBay as there's a lot of traffic but also considering other options now that we're getting a little more serious about it! I've also started back on the couch to 5k running programme. I've cheated a little and started on week 3 to push myself a bit more but I've done 3 runs and the 30 day shred in these last 3 days so I must be loving it. Would definitely recommend it! 


LUCILLEX
ps. has anyone discovered the danger that is song pop on the iPhone?! my username is lucylou742 if you're addicted as me!!

Artesian

Shirt: Topshop, Cardigan: New Look, Necklace: H&M, Nails: Chanel 'Paparazzi'

Everythings been very pleasant and lovely since I've been home! I had the worlds most chill day at work yesterday and actually came home with so much energy! Today I've been with my sisters buying birthday presents and a couple of bits to take with me to a dinner party at my friends house tonight. Tomorrow is going to be more present buying (lots of birthdays in June in my family!) and then a couple of drinks in town and then of course a big family gathering on Sunday for Fathers day and my sisters birthday. How nice?!


I bought this denim shirt from Topshop while on the hunt for some easy to wear but smart pieces for Graduate Fashion Week. I wanted to know I would feel nice and look put together if I had to talk to anyone about the stand etc! I didnt end up wearing this as I bought the floral shirt from Monki but I kept it nonetheless as I love the pale blue colour and the fact that its button up and not poppers. A good staple for all seasons I think and its helping me out through this indecisive weather!

LUCILLEX

Florals and spikes

Shirt: Monki, Necklace: Miss Selfridge, Jacket: Topshop, Nails: Models Own 'Balearic Cool'

I am officially back home now after going straight from finishing uni to 4 days in London for Graduate Fashion Week! I've been working on organising the stand, tickets, goodie bags etcetc for my uni (AUCB in Bournemouth) since January now and its been one of the hardest projects I've ever done. Blogging has definitely taken a back seat throughout but fortunately the hard work has paid off and we've been short listed for the stand award and we'll find out if we win tomorrow! I don't know if I would jump at the chance to do this project again but it has been a great experience and will look pretty good on my CV so I'm glad I took part. 

I definitely bought myself my fair share of 'treats' in London this weekend. I will show them all off to you at some point but my favourite purchase was definitely this floral shirt from Monki!! I don't know what it is about it that I love so much, I just keep wanting to put it on with everything! This week I've got job interviews and bits ad pieces of work but mostly I'm going to aim to have a bit of time to chill out and blog for the first time in ages.

Let my know if any of you have been at GFW and seen our stand! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

LUCILLEX

Siren

Top: Zara, Jeans: Topshop, Bag: Farhi by Nicole Farhi, Lips: 120 Siren by No 7

Really enjoying being able to snap my outfits at the minute but it does add a certain amount of pressure to getting dressed in the morning! No rolling out of bed and staggering to uni in the same jumper I slept in (I don't really do this, I have thought about it though when it's too cold to get undressed/dressed again). A bit of a standard outfit today but I do really love this Zara tee, they have so many basics with brill details at the minute. The bag is pretty special too! I need to win the lottery this week because I went for a little look around the shops and could have spent a hefty amount on clothes and makeup... if I had any money at all. Do you think it's time to get stuck into spring/summer wardrobes?


LUCILLEX

Minty Fresh

Blouse: Forever 21, Jeans: Topshop, Bandeau: Primark, Nails: Minty Fresh from No 7

Sorryyy everyone but I decided against a Sunday post this week because, quite frankly, I had a pretty boring week that was mostly full days of uni work and actual work so there was nothing really to report! When I woke up this morning and was faced with the beautiful sunshine, of course I was happy but I did not have a clue what to wear! I'm not a fan of getting my legs out, especially in their current pasty state so I went with some really old jeans from Topshop and a lightweight forever 21 blouse so I didn't look too keen at the sight of the sun! I'm home for 2 weeks for easter at the minute and actually have very little planned so far so hopefully the next couple of weeks can be a little bit of a post fest to make up for being so rubbish! Me, my mum and my sister have posted LOADS of stuff on eBay this weekend, so check our listings out here, all very bargainous and some good labels in there!

LUCILLEX

All them things that are nice

Trousers: Topshop, Jumper: New Look, Shirt: Only via Littlewoods, Necklace: Accessorise, Shoes: Topshop, Jacket: ASOS, Fur: Topshop

I decided to just snap my outfit today, even though the light is awful in my room! I hope you don't mind! This is another one of my go-to outfits at the minute. I love these cords from Topshop sale, so high waisted, no love handles in these. The jumper was a Christmas present from New Look and I have worn it to absolute death and it's already looking a bit bobbly, think I'm gonna have to go for another colour! The jacket was another present from Asos and I think it's great, so happy to have a fresh, new blazer in my wardrobe instead of my tatty old ones.


This week is turning out pretty chilled, no pressing deadlines for now and I am making the most of it. Hoping to finally see Sherlock Holmes in the next few days before it closes and I am craving a Nandos big time. Chicken wrap and spicy rice is my order if you're interested.


Just a little thank you as well because I am still overwhelmed by all of your lovely comments. I know my blogging is a bit shitty at the minute, I'm working on it, I'm even picking my uni room for next year based on best outfit photo potential! I'll leave you with this to say sorry...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DussnqvJy1g

LUCILLEX