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Fashion DIY: Patchwork Halter Top

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Patchwork Halter Top This DIY has been on my to-do list for months but I've never quite found the time. Thanks to a notification from the NHS Track and Trace app, I've suddenly found myself with a lot more time... so I finally gave this a go. All it took was 3 old T-Shirts, and a little bit of maths! I started by finding 3 old tops at the end of their life, that I could turn into something new! I chose to use one pink top and two whit ones, but you can use any colours you like - you could even have a go at tie dyeing some fabric! The first job was to cut the bulk of the tops into 3 inch strips that I could then cut into 3 inch by 3 inch squares. Once you get to the upper back and sleeves, you'll need to cut the squares out one by one. Don't worry too much about the squares being exactly even, just get them close enough.  This takes absolutely forever, I'm sorry!! One you've cut up all of the fabric you'll have a whole pile of little squares. I calculated you

The 2021 Bikini Edit

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 The 2021 Bikini Edit Nothing says summer like buying a new bikini! I'm sure if you live somewhere warm, you see Bikinis as a year round item, but in the UK (if you're anything like me) it gets pushed to the back of your closet in September and by the time you fish it out again next June it's time for an update! This year we are definitely seeing trends towards muted colours and textured fabrics - a big move away from the neon love island bikinis we've been seeing over the past few years. A&F Seersucker Bikini Puff-Sleeve Bikini Top - £42 High Waist Cheeky Bottoms - £35 I LOVE this. I think we all know my love for puff sleeves by now. I can't imagine you'd be doing any real swimming in this bikini but it'd look just perfect on a sun lounger. The tie back detail on the top is just so well balanced, it really really works. It brings in two of this seasons big trends - the muted colour and the seersucker texture.  At £77 for the set it is definitely on the

Post Lockdown Looks: Shacket Season

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 Is it a shirt? Is it a jacket? It's kind of both!  A shacket is an absolute must-have for the British summer. It's light enough to carry with you, but warm enough to throw over your shoulders when the cool evening air comes in.  I got my shacket from Hollister in a size L , and I absolutely love the boxy, oversized fit. The plaid is made just perfect for spring with the feminine pastel colour palette, which makes it fit right into my wardrobe. It comes in a couple of different colour ways, which are all almost to perfect to choose from. It was a very close race between the pink and the yellow, but in the end yellow won out. So far, I've found it a very versatile item that can be thrown over almost any neutral outfit. It's definitely earning its place in my closet! If you aren't sold on my shacket, here are a few other summer ready options: Monki Hazel shacket in light green £60.00 A mint green moment like this is almost too much for me to handle. The colour? The te

Surgery Diary: 1 Month Post-Op

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 I've finally passed one month post-op, which seems like a lifetime and no time at all! I don't realise just how much progress I've made in the fast few weeks, until I take the time to reflect on it.  Warning: There are photos of stitches at the bottom of this post! If you don't already know, last month I had a complex hip arthroscopy after a sports injury. Since then, I've been documenting my recovery on my Instagram and also here, on my blog! If you want to read about my first two weeks post surgery you can do that here. I started week 3 walking full time on two crutches, but up to 75% weight. Quickly, I was able to walk around the house with one (or no) crutches, although only for short distances.  One of the good things about surgery is you have a great excuse to be lazy. So, a significant amount of week 2 was spent ordering pizza in my oodie and watching way too much greys anatomy. I did quite quickly realise I was capable of hobbling around the house crutchles

Tiktok Trends: George Kids

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 If you've been spending your lockdown on tiktok like I have, you would have seen some trends for supermarket clothes and kids clothes over the past couple of months. When George at ASDA launched its summer range, it really took off on tiktok and I just knew I had to try it! Those of us who hit 5'3 on a good day are no strangers to shopping in kids sections. I'd say 90% of my shoes and most of my basics come from the children section. But, it's not somewhere I would ever look for a fashionable outfit. After seeing all the great reviews on tiktok, I just knew I had to try the George looks for myself. Unfortunately, the gingham co-ord everyone has been raving about was sold out, but I found a couple of other cute looks Outfit 1 - 7/10 Dress - George at ASDA If you've read my other posts you'll already know that yellow and puff sleves are both big ticks in my book. I really REALLY wanted to love this dress, but I just couldn't. It's not awful. It's jus

Surgery Diary: What to pack for Day Surgery

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 Before I went in for surgery, I was super stressed about what to take with me. Obviously the hospital give you a list, but beyond dressing gown and slippers there was zero guidance. After a little bit of googling, I came up with my own list which I thought I'd share here and hopefully it'll help you if you're going in for day surgery soon! I split my list into 4 main sections - Toiletries, Comfort, Entertainment, and Hospital Essentials. I know it might seem a bit excessive, but if, like me, you end up being kept overnight, you'll be glad you packed everything! If you want a printable hospital packing list, I've attached one at the bottom of this post. Hospital Essentials These are the things I was told by the hospital I had to bring with me. I was told I needed a dressing gown and slippers , which I got on ASOS, but I also packed an old pair of fluffy slipper socks to keep my feet warm. I also put all of my medications together in a little tin and slipped that in

Post-Lockdown Looks: Statement Flares

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Yellow has always been one of my absolute favourite colours - there is just something about it that makes me happy! But, it's not a colour I would ever really wear. So when I saw these trousers, I just knew I had to have them! While statement flares are a wardrobe essential for coming seasons, they can be a bit daunting to style if you've been living in black skinny jeans since 2012 like most of us. In this post I wanted to show you three really simple ways to style a statement pair of flares for spring and summer. My flares are from Hollister and are a really light weight stretch fabric, perfect for summer, but all of these looks would work with a heavier, denim pair. Flares: Hollister      Crop: Cotton On      Bag: Oliver Bonas    Shoes: Nike For my first look I paired the flares with a loose fitting white polo crop for a stylish but casual look. I added a bright mini handbag to add to the sunny look, as well as a bright white pair of trainers. I wore this look for a relaxed