Don't play safe, playsuit

Summer is very nearly here, and whilst it's frightening how fast this year has flown by, you cannot help but be ecstatic at the thought of summer; longer evenings, gorgeous weather and SUMMER CLOTHES. Although Autumn outfits and layers are fun to put together, there's something lovely about being able to leave the house in just a pretty top and shorts, without having to worry whether your scarf matches your thick coat.

Now a couple of years ago there was the playsuit/jumpsuit craze, but the past summer or two it seems to have died out. When they were popular they were absolutely everywhere in stores; hundreds of different prints, styles, colours. But lack of interest in them over the past year or two has resulted in less availability of choice, but I don't see what's not to love about them?! They're fun, cute and comfortable- what could be better. To me, nothing screams summer more than a pretty playsuit, and they are especially great for girls who feel that dresses are too girly for them but they'd still like to dress it up a bit.

I have found a playsuit I absolutely adore from American Apparel (surprise surprise!) I ordered it the other day and when it arrived I was pleased to discover that it is just as cute in person as it is on the website (unfortunately I don't have the AA model's legs so maybe not just as cute...)The playsuit I ordered is the Stripe T-shirt Romper in the colour Natural Black Lydia Stripe. It isn't even an especially eye-catching playsuit, and the print is pretty basic, but I just thought it was just such a perfect combination of casual and slouchy mixed with fun and cute that I was instantly drawn to it!

This playsuit was £44.00 from americanapparel.co.uk
, which understandably sounds rather pricey! So I have found another playsuit which I think is equally as adorable but is more purse friendly.

This Black Wrap Jersey playsuit from Topshop is only £24.00 and is still casual and cool at the same time.



Let me know if you purcahse any other nice ones!

Update: I also purchased the American Apparel Fisherman's pullover I wanted in the colour Natural instead, and it's gorgeous!

Dress to imp- feel comfortable!

One thing that I have definitely learnt over the years is that dressing for practicality is equally as important to dressing solely for appearance. There is nothing more ridiculous and unflattering than miserably shivering in a mini skirt and crop top in 3 degree weather; be realistic, no one buys that you "don't feel the cold."

Always dress weather appropriate; layers can be flattering too. If it's cold throw on a pretty scarf over a casual jacket and skinny jeans, if it's hot and humid do not attempt to wear a tight fitting, rib-crushing dress that suffocates your skin and causes major sweat patches. It is almost as if intelligence is key for choosing the right outfit. Multiple times during the past winter I have witnessed girls going out in stormy weather with crop tops, thin cardigans and a grimace disguised as a smile, as they pretend to be comfortable in what they are wearing. Please do us all a favour and spare us the opportunity to ridicule. Also be shoe savvy for the weather, i.e. No strappy and open-toed numbers during rain and preferably no big thick boots for the summer.

My conclusion is that practicality is key!

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Ms. Moss is back!

Yes that's right, the glorious Kate Moss is returning to Topshop for another killer collection designed by her. Kate has been spotted meeting with Philip Green (Owner of Topshop)several times over the past month, and there are several confirmed reports circulating the web (including Topshop's own website) of her collection intending to be released in stores at the end of April/early May(not even that long to go!)I for one am ecstatic by this news, as pretty much everyone who is a fan of Topshop clothing adored Kate's edgy yet cute collection back in 2007-11. We all remember the cool cut off shorts vs the dainty floral print dresses don't we??? And who could forget the iconic picture of Kate Moss posing in the window display of Topshop Oxford Street, sporting a knock-out red dress from her collection, on the very first release day in 2007; I'm pretty sure she must have caused various heart attacks and car accidents as she surprised the many admirers waiting in queue, yet of course Kate remained cool and collected, keeping up her pose in a nonchalant fashion (she is Kate Moss after all, probably nothing phases her.)

Well, if her new collection is anything like the previous then it will send the High-street fashion world into another frenzy. Here's to the excitement and anticipation of seeing what she comes up with this time!