Leggy blonde.

Well, I am not so leggy to be honest - never have been. But more recently I have been starting to experiment a bit more with statement tights and I really like how they can instantly change an outfit.

Here are a dotty pair from Primark that I wore the other day:

I wore them with a topshop tee and high-waisted shorts from Miss Selfridge and I think that they made the outfit really fun.

I'm not used to drawing so much attention to my legs as they have always been a problem area but once I got used to the occasional person's eye darting at the pattern I found myself getting extremely comfortable. But now we have a problem - I just can't stop wanting more...

Miss Selfridge Black Lace Panel Tights - £8

Topshop Black All Over Heart Hold Ups - £8.50

Topshop Rose Lace Tights - £12

Topshop Black Armour Net Tights - £12

Pretty Polly Lace Tights from mytights.com - £6.25

House of Holland for Pretty Polly at asos.com - £15

I want, I want, I want, I want, I want!!

This last photo is my favourite and it really makes me want that denim skirt. I am looking at it as more of an investment - a skirt that goes with everything and is suitable for all seasons is definitely a worthy one.

Sorry I haven't been blogging as regularly recently. I had a big exam yesterday morning but now that is well and truly out of the way. I also got some brilliant news today. I have been accepted onto the Broadcast Training Programme for the Olympics next year, which means my initial application was successful and I am through to the next stage. If I get the job then I will be gathering news at the Olympics which makes me very excited. A good stepping stone in my journalism career.

There's nothing like lots of Diet Coke and good news to bring you out of your celebrations hangover.

Sami xx

Flashing by at the speed of light...

...literally today. My family are on their way to Bournemouth and for the first time pretty much ever they are early. Usually they turn up about an hour late so this is extremely good progress for them.

So here's a quick outfit post.

Cardigan - Primark (From an earlier post, click here to read it)

Black cami top - H&M

Floral stretch-hareem trousers - Warehouse

Necklace - Miss Selfridge

Lace sandals - Topshop (From my lovely Grandma ♥)

Blazer - New Look

Heels - River Island

I have found that this outfit also dresses up quite nicely as well by just adding some neutral Prada-inspired-chunky spring heels and a blazer. I think it might be my choice of outfit next time I am out for a few cocktails.

The floral hareems have become one of my favourite wardrobe items. They are so comfortable for just lazing around in but the floral pattern makes me feel that bit more dressed up for when I am heading out the door. They do tend to go a little baggy at the knees (as you can slightly see) which drives me a bit crazy. 

I'm still going to wear them out to dinner tonight with my blazer and lace sandals though. I just love them.

Right that's it for today my lovelies!

Hope you all have a wonderful Friday evening.

What have you got planned over the weekend?

Sami xx

Summer lovin'

Hiya ladies :)

 I know it isn't quite summer yet but it definitely felt like it today. The weather was absolutely beautiful and for the first time this year I decided it was time to break out my favourite pair of summer sandals and hit the beach. Obviously it wasn't warm enough for any more than a paddle (and my housemate and I were too wimpy to even do that!) but it was lovely to sit on the sand doing my revision. It made me so much more relaxed than I would have been doing it at home and an ice cream break was perfect for refreshing my frazzled brain cells. Sunshine just puts a smile right back on my face.

I also managed to take some time to get a few summery snaps for you...

Bournemouth beach

Feet buried in the sand! And the legs of my lovely Primark jumpsuit as seen in 'Primark bled me dry.'

Trying out my cute new H&M sunnies

My FAVOURITE sandals.

From Aldo

Relaxing day in the sun wouldn't be the same without a can of the good stuff.

Hope you've all had an equally lovely day - how have you been celebrating the sunshine?

Sorry it's a short one today, revision is starting to take over my life.

Sami xx

Spread my wings and fly away

Hi there!

Here's my outfit for today...

I ♥ Toy Story

Cardigan - New Look

Butterfly-wing top - Garden Collection at H&M

Shorts - New Look

Tights - Primark

Hot air balloon necklace - Accessorize

I got this Garden Collection butterfly-wing top from H&M in the summer last year and it has become one of my wardrobe favourites. The gorgeous light peach colour is great for the summer time and it's loose fit makes it so comfortable and cool to wear. I'm usually not a fan of such loose-fitting clothing as I think it can sometimes make me look bigger than I am. But by teaming it with tights and shorts I think it balances the outift out quite well.

The bow tights from Primark were a TOTAL bargain at just £1 in the sale. It seems they were there as they are just a bit too thick to wear in the summer but they are perfect for this time of year when there is still a bit of a breeze hanging around.

I wish this outfit really could fly me away. More than ever I am feeling a need to get out of the country and have a holiday. I didn't get out of the UK at all last year which was so disappointing as travelling around and discovering new places is something that I would love to do more of. I definitely need to start saving some pennies next term to make this possible.

Luckily, in just TWO WEEKS AND TWO DAYS I am off to Paris for the day with my family. I am so excited I can hardly contain it. It's only a day but we plan to squeeze in as much as possible - any recommendations of where we should go? If you know of any good boutique shops I would love some recommendations?

I even have a Paris tee that I think I am going to have to wear. Don't worry though - I won't go too over-the-top-Carrie-Bradshaw on you all. I'm not sure I could pull it off!

from weheartit.com

EEEEK - Can't wait!

Sami xx

Celebrations.

Hi there!

Hope you're all having a nice weekend.

Just popping in to show you my party outfit as promised. You'll have to excuse the slightly tipsy photos - far too much of that birthday cocktail jug was consumed but we all had a lot of fun.

Me and my gorgeous sister Annie

Shorts and bracelets - Miss Selfridge

Ring - New Look

Nails - Nails Inc.

Tights - Primark

I can't believe I am actually 20! Last night I did a pretty good job of being very teenage with my drinking and have not felt well at all today. Might as well say goodbye to my teenage years with as little grace as possible really.  

Interestingly I actually feel 20 which is a little depressing. I no longer feel like a teenager but then that's probably good timing seeing as September will bring the beginning of my final university year.

Tomorrow will be the start of my responsible adult life - really need to crack on with my revision. But I might just have to stop by to show you my second lovely new perfume! Words cannot describe how utterly spoilt I have been this week. I am a lucky lucky lady.

Sorry it's a short one today, I am still completely shattered from last night. I promise a bigger one soon.

Sami xx

The new collection

Hello there my lovelies :)

Hope you've all had a good couple of days.

I've been so spoilt I just had to share my new accessories collection with you. You might have gathered by now that I really love my quirky necklackes or anything remotely cute so I was over the moon when my lovely friends got me these beauties.

I don't exactly know where they are all from so you will have to excuse this post for lacking a few details.

Topshop - named 'Robota' (like Roberta - geddit?!)

Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins

Topshop

H&M

Ok, so the sunglasses were a little birthday treat to me, from me. But I do rather enjoy them.

I enjoy all of them really. I am very lucky to have such a wonderful group of friends who obviously know me so very well. All of these are now hanging on my mirror with pride.

My housemates also got me those gorgeous Miss Selfridge shorts from my first ever post which has made me a very happy bunny. I practically stripped in front of them in excitement when trying them on! Unfortunately, the pair they managed to get me didn't fit but I found some in a slightly different colour that are a perfect size. I plan to wear them out tomorrow night with my new Primark tattoo-look tights.

I'll be sure to post on Saturday to show you how they look!

Thanks for reading, it means a lot to have a fair few of you following me already.

Sami xx <3

Early birthday treats!

Hi there <3

Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was absolutely lovely :) My mum, nan, brother and sisters came down for an early birthday celebration. It's not until Wednesday but that didn't stop them spoiling me completely rotten!

Before I share anything else I have to show you my birthday cake - my mum has an absolute talent for making them.

It's a hippo in a bubble bath by the way - We named her Henrietta.

I don't think I have ever loved a birthday cake so much in my life. Sophie and I had a slice today and it is delicious!

As if that wasn't enough they bought me all of this as well:

Perfume - Lola by Marc Jacobs

And a handbag sized bottle in a cute little purse - so adorable

Satchel bag - Primark

I love this scent by Marc Jacobs. I remember smelling it in a shop whilst out with mum a few months ago and she remembered and bought it for me. She's a bit of a sweetheart really. This is the Velvet Edition so the larger bottle lid has a gorgeous, soft feel to it - it looks beautiful don't you think?

Lace back-bow sandals - Topshop



These were bought for me by my ever-so-cute Nan! She finds it hard to get around and so doesn't go shopping much but she bought these for me while we were out yesterday.

You might have already noticed that I love almost everything lace so these sandals just seemed perfect. I've never see anything like them before and I think the lace-up back really makes them a bit different. The neutral colour means that they will go with all of my bright spring-coloured clothes without completely overheating my feet on those hot days and they are honestly like slippers to walk in. They will also keep my feet slightly more covered during the cooler spring days and I think they'll look very fashion-forward with a pair of skinny jeans. So excited to wear them out!

Hot air balloon necklace - Accesorize

I do love my quirky necklaces and this is one of my favourite finds recently. I got it with a birthday accesorize voucher so I only had to add a couple of pounds on to buy this beauty! It's taken pride of place hanging over my mirror. Ideal to finish an outift off in the spring really.

My brother and sisters also got my a charm bracelet but it doesn't fit my wrist so I'll have to share that with you when I get it back in a few days time!

Hoodie phone cover - River Island

Satchel bag - Primark

Just right to keep my new phone snug and protected - fashion isn't just for people y'know ;)

Thank you mum!

Yummy yummy yummy - my uncle always has to give me something alcoholic just to have a dig about my student lifestyle! What a joker.

Also had a lovely meal out at TGI's - well it was lovely until they made me stand on the table while they sang happy birthday to me at the top of their voices. I am so clumsy I really thought the cake was going to come flying out of my hands on to the nearest person's head. Luckily it didn't...

Strawberry cocktail - scrummy!

All in all it was just a rather lovely day really! I'm lucky to have such a lovely family. With everything that's going on in the world lately I think you really have to appreciate what you have. My thoughts go out to everyone who is struggling in Japan at the moment - I hope things get better soon.

Sami xx