Spring Fling!

Spring is approaching, even though most days it doesn't look promising! I'm hoping all this rain means Summer will be lovely but this is the UK I'm talking about so let's not hold out for much.

I love Spring and as a textiles student, I'm currently looking at a mass of floral prints for my conceptual project, collaborating my German and Scottish family heritage (through looking at folkloric motifs) and the Garden of Eden. Florals galore! The floral trend is a recycled one used practically every season for fashion and interiors, currently being scouted out in the large masses of magazines I buy every month week. The intentions of my tutors over the years probably thinking I am obsessed with florals are too definitely correct.

Below I've put together some of my favourite pieces from current fashion and interior retailers...

L-R:
Swing Dress With Floral Applique & Embroidery (£44)
Skater Dress With Floral Embroidery (£65)
Skater Dress With Floral Embroidery (£75)
Reclaimed 60s Vintage Print Shift Dress (£35)

L-R:
Duvet Set (£19.99)
Plate (£3.99, how cute!)
Daisy Skirt (£9.99)
Cushion (£12.99)
Curtains (£24.99)

L-R:
Sunburst Print (£10)
Rosie Cushion (£35)
Wildflower Print (£10)
Olivia Cushion (£45)
Sew Lovely Cushion (£35)
Tulip Cushion (£45)

L-R:
Nica Alicia Satchel (£49)
Jones and Jones @ Topshop Floral Organza Dress (£60)
Floral Print Jumpsuit, River Island (£30)
Floral Laser Cut Purse, River Island (£17)
Floral Boxy T-Shirt, New Look (£14.99)

Springin' Up

Wow, so this is my first post of 2014! Uni seems to control my life 24/7, doing a pretty much 100% practical course certainly wipes most of my energy out by the end of the days- that or the daunting fact I’m now 21! What a special birthday made amazing by my lovely family and friends. So many surprise gifts including my new Macbook thanks to my beautiful mama!! I’ve always wanted one for uni and the like and I’m so excited to use it loads! 

There's so many things happening this year that I'm excited about, including the scouring of many holiday brochures in prep for a girly holiday me and my pals are planning. There's also my driving lessons to start that I WILL COMPLETE by September, finally seeing JT in the flesh at his concert and a possible uni study trip to Romania to work on a recycled fashion project! There's not really much more I could write before boring you all but 2014 is shaping up to be fabulous! 

But back to now, here's what i'm loving and lusting after this month...
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Cath Kidston Macbook Case- Cath Kidston has become somewhat a little part of my life, every time I walk into one of her stores I have to stop myself from overbuying. Right now I'm loving this little Mac case which continues my love of everything floral!

Topshop Margate Double Buckle Geek Shoes- We can never have too many shoes, especially a cute pair of Topshop ones! They've been designing and selling a lot of T-Bar style shoes for the last 6 months and they are perfect for all seasons, plus they are very similar to my first ever pair of shoes!


Miss Guided Demi Daisy Skate Shirt Dress- I'm loving this floral daisy dress from Miss Guided and they are in fact selling a lot of lovely floral dresses right now, which are maybe not so perfect for the current weather we're having. My annual wardrobe Spring clean is in order soon though so it will be nice to put some new florals in!

Zara Mini City Bag- I seem to change my handbag a lot and I currently own a really nice one from H&M. However I really like this one too and as I'm going to hopefully undertake a few placements this year, I might treat myself to a stylish accessory!

Beyonce CD- Well Bey went and surprised us all with a new album didn't she? There's a couple of songs I really like from the record and it comes as an alternative for missing out on tickets to her tour. 

Next Photo Screen- I absolutely love this idea, at £99 it is expensive but what a lovely way to display photos! It's definitely something I would love to utilise in my room as a divider.