Ruffles, Frills and Embroidery Summer's Must-have Trends - Style Diary #22

Boohoo ruffle top off the shoulder

This Summer I've been totally digging the bardot tops, especially ones with a little embroidery on too. This Boohoo Embroidered Bardot Top has been a go to for date nights and I actually wore this on our recent trip to Edinburgh where we had the most amazing and highly recomended tapas at Cafe Andaluz. I was definitly feeling all the Spanish vibes in this top that night!

I've linked the top below as it comes in not only black and white, but also a dress form also. What has been your go to top for Summer?

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Embroidery & Blues Hues - Style Diary #21

Bardot Embroidered Top 

I hope everyone has had a lovely long weekend! My husband and I just got back from a gorgeous weekend in Edinburgh. We had gone with family to support my husband as he ran the EMF Marathon. He did amazingly well and completed the marathon in such great time considering he had never ran a full one before!

Edinburgh also holds a special place in our hearts as this is where Ben proposed to me, romantically in the castle and so this truly was a special weekend all round.

Today I wanted to share with your this beautiful embroidered top which is under £20 from Matalan. I'm totally in love with all the blue hues for Summer and this top is not only lightweight, it's also comfortable and a  great addition to team with jeans or shorts. I've also linked some similar options below too.

Sunglasses - Quay*

Necklace - Orelia

Top - Matalan

Jeans - Bershka

Bag - River Island*

Trainers - Converse*

DIY Pom Pom Sandals and Slogan Sun Hat - This Seasons Most Wanted Accessories!

DIY Pom Pom Sandals and Slogan Sun Hat

I rarely show DIY's on my blog now, but do still have plenty on my channel, if your ever in need of home décor, gift ideas or storage inspiration. Just recently I've seen lots of photos on Instagram of everyone going crazy for these Pom Pom Sandals from Elina Linardaki and the Slogan Sun Hat from Eugenia Kim, as seen on Beyoncé. Now while these seem like the ultimate summer essentials to have, they do also break your bank balance at the same time! So of course, I do like an affordable alternative and love to share with you dupes and how to make certain things yourself for a fraction of the price, so here's my take on the two most wanted accessories for Summer 2016.



DIY Slogan Sun Hat inspired by Eugenia Kim

DIY SLOGAN SUN HAT

You will need:
A Sun Hat - Primark
Black String Sequins*
Scissors
Fabric Glue*
Felt Tip Marker

DIY Pom Pom Sandals inspired by Elina Linardaki

DIY POM POM SANDALS
You will need:

Lace Up Tan Sandals - Primark
Coloured Pom Poms in different sizes*
Scissors
Embroidery Thread in two different colours
Glue Gun

*Some links are affiliated.

Seven Affordable Honeymoon Outfit Ideas | Style Diary #13

My husband and I recently got back from our long over due honeymoon to Mexico. We had visited Mexico before and were both in total ore over this beautiful country, so much so that we decided to go back for our honeymoon! We stayed in the most gorgeous resort in the Rivera Maya, called Azul Sensatori and so I thought it would be a great opportunity to share with you my affordable Honeymoon Style Diary to give you some holiday inspiration if your travelling this Summer, as well as a look at the stunning hotel we stayed in.

We stayed at the Azul Sensatori Mexico with Thomson

OUTFIT 1
Black Sunglasses - Quay
Silver Necklace - PrimarkBlack Top - New Look
Black Shorts - Primark
Coral Bag - Primark
Black Gladiator Sandals - Primark

OUTFIT 2
Hairband - Primark
Sunglasses - Michael Kors
Top - New Look
Rose Gold Bag - Primark
Khaki Shorts - Forever 21
Khaki Sandals - Primark

OUTFIT 3
Black Sunglasses - As before
Black Play Suit - Boohoo
Belt - Primark
Coral Bag - As before
Black Gladiator Sandals - As before

OUTFIT 4
Sunglasses - As before
Grey Lace Up Top - Primark
Belt - As before
Denim Shorts - Primark
Black Gladiator Sandals - As before

OUTFIT 5
Hat - Accessorize
Mirrored Sunglasses - Topshop
Striped T-Shirt Dress - Primark
Tan Bag - Primark
White Sandals - Birkenstock

OUTFIT 6
Flower Hairband - Primark
Sunglasses - As before
Off the Shoulder Top - Miss Selfridge
Blue Cross Body Bag - Accessorize
Denim Shorts - As before
White Sandals - As before

OUTFIT 7
Black Sunglasses - As before
Khaki Bralet - New Look White Bardot Top - Boohoo
Rose Gold Bag - As before
Khaki Pants - H&M
Khaki Sandals - As before