Long Time No See!

I have finally finished uni for Summer! Aside from getting my Semester B project grade back and beginning research for my dreaded dissertation, I can finally plan some exciting things and get back to blogging on here for the next 4 months. It feels crazy that it's that amount of time I have spare before all the even harder work begins. It's even crazier that because I did my Foundation Degree as well as a BA too, I would have graduated from education this year alongside most of my friends!  Anyway now that I'm back after a little hiatus, it's back to making sure I blog here more often! 

So after remembering what my password was for this site, I thought I'd let you all know what I've been buying in my absence and what I'm lusting after for Summer...

Most of my student loan goes on a large amount of materials I need for my course, one of the slight downsides of being a creative arts student. But I've still been able to buy a few pieces here and there recently!

Asda Home Riviera Floral Duvet Set- 

It's so hard to find a double duvet for my room where I don't have to spend an absolute fortune on. I've been scouring George's home catalogue after recently picking one up and I have to say I'm so impressed with the kinds of products they are selling as of late. I love that a supermarket is working with up and coming interior designers, it's even inspired my own work in terms of where I hope to be designing for commercial businesses after graduation. I can't dare say to my tutors that Asda has inspired me as it would be completely frowned upon! Anyway I snapped up this lovely floral one for just £12 and it even has a reverse polka dot pattern. Bargain!

Asda Planter Pots-

I also picked up these handy and cute pastel coloured planter pots. At £3 I couldn't resist and thought they would look nice in my room for storage. They are quite compact and sit really well on shelving or desks. The colour is bang on trend for this time of the year and I think they look much nicer for interior storage instead of being left outside in the garden! I have so many things in my room which could be stored and tidied away, a great addition to any room!

Topshop Knitted Lace Hem Crop Jumper-

I went to Oxford Street with some of my friends after fabric shopping in Shepherds Bush and picked up this cute jumper for £34! It doesn't actually look very cropped on me but it looks lovely teamed with a pencil skirt. They also do the jumper in Petite and in a coral and pastel baby blue colour, though this one appealed to me more due to its contrast of the navy and white. I haven't made any garments in a while now since I graduated from my fashion degree but buying this has encouraged me this Summer to buy some crochet lace and make a few tops like this myself. With a sewing machine anyone can do it and it saves so much money!

Pandora Triple Daisy Flower Ring-

Since receiving a Pandora ring for my 21st from two of my friends, I have become in love with some of the things in Pandora. It's nice to be able to invest in something so nice that can be kept forever, so I was so overwhelmed when my mum treated me to this daisy ring. I'm obsessed with anything daisy printed at the moment so it will definitely go with any outfit I wear. 

New Look Blue Floral T-Shirt-

My mum also bought me this New Look top which is absolutely beautiful and is the exact copy of a similar Topshop one but for half the price at £12.99! I definitely need to return a favour as soon as possible!

Topshop Small Leaf Metal Necklace- £12.50
Filofax Blossom Organiser- £23
New Look Black Neon Floral Print Crepe Kimono- £19.99
Topshop Nation Two Part Chunky Sandals- £40
ASOS Daisy Chain Watch- £18
Sam Smith- In The Lonely Hour
dotcomgiftshop La Petite Rose Flask And Cup- £12.95
Bank Fashion Ribbon Floral Print Jumpsuit- £25

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.