Vagabond Grace ankle boots and other recent purchases...

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1. Breton top @ Muji
2. Vagabond Grace ankle boots @ Urban Outfitters
3. Polka dot jeans @ Urban Outfitters

Here are a few of my favourite things I've bought recently. They're also the things I find myself repurchasing again and again. Striped tops, black ankle boots, skinny jeans. Repeat.
This breton top from Muji (1) is made from thick organic cotton so it's more like a jumper than a tee. I love to smarten up striped tops with a navy blazer for work or wear with a leather jacket for shopping on the weekend.
I was ummming and ahhhhhing over all the black ankle boots in the world this autumn. I finally settled on these clumpy boots from Vagabond. I love their chunky shape and find their simple zip much more wearable than all those fussy buckles and cut outs.
I practically live in jeans both in and out of work so I'm always looking for a new pair to add to my growing collection. These polka dots (3) were on sale in Urban Outfitters and I couldn't resist their quirky charm. I've worn them with plain jumpers so far but I can't wait to clash them up!

Insta catch up...

1. Fluffy cloud sky, meeting the dolphins in Portugal
2. Jurassic Park 3D, Kate's return to society 
3. The Kyoto Garden in Holland Park

After a four-month hiatus I'm back! A lot has happened this summer so I won't even try to sum it up, but here are some of my favourite Instagrams from the last few months. I've now gone and got myself a job as an Online Journalist so I'm writing stories and using social media every day. But I'm still really interested in blogging so hopefully creating posts in my spare time (even if it is slightly sporadic) will just add to everything I learn in work!

A few of my favourite things...

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1. Vintage Surplus Russian Stripe Navy Shirt @ Urban Outfitters
2. Natural Denim Circle Skirt @ American Apparel
3. Moto Shift Denim Pini Dress @ Topshop
4. Babe Jelly Shoes @JuJu Jellies
5. Rimmel Instant Tan Water Resistant Light Matte @ Superdrug
6. MAC Marilyn Monroe Lipstick in Scarlet Ibis @ Mac Cosmetics

These are a few of my favourite things to wear right now. (1) is my favourite basic striped T-shirt and I love to wear it under this playful pinafore dress (3). This high-waisted circle skirt (2) goes with everything and works well with my growing collection of crop tops. I bought my JuJu's (4) last summer and they're still going strong!
My skin still hasn't seen enough sun this year so (5) is my favourite last minute tanning fix from Rimmel. It's easy to apply for nights out and washes off so I can stay au naturel for daytime. I love red lipsticks from Mac but (6) is my favourite bright and easy-to-wear shade. It's from the Marilyn Monroe collection so I'm hoping they stock a similar shade now the collection is sold out!

What key items do you find yourself reaching for time and again?

Moodboard: The Virgin Suicides

Virgin Suicides Moodboard

Scallop Hem Lace Dress, £50, Topshop
Peep toe High, £123, Swedish Hasbeens

 It might be the summer of crop-topping 90s throwback, but after reading The Virgin Suicides I can't quite get that sepia-70s vibe out of my head. Forget the beanie hats and creepers, I want vintage sundresses and clumpy mid-heel tan sandals.
 The high neckline and demure skirt of this lace dress from Topshop would be great for lazy summer days paired with Swedish Hasbeens clogs - perfect for stomping!