Pink in the park

Cami vest top - Topshop

Skirt - Topshop

Pink lips bag* - TK Maxx

Pumps - Primark

Collar - H&M

Aviators - Topshop

After going through a phase of routinely avoiding Topshop for the sake of my purse, I have now spectacularly fallen off the wagon and desperately want to buy everything in store! The latest few pieces I have picked up include this gorgeous blush-pink skater skirt with an embroidered-flower overlay and a sweet, belly-button-skimming cami which also comes in an assortment of bright and pastel colours that are perfect for Summer. I also succumbed to a few of their new dresses and a selection of Topshop's adorable, frilly socks for ultimate granny-chic styling, so no doubt I will be featuring all these new bits in the coming weeks.

Continuing with the pink theme (why shy away?) I took my new Lulu Guinness handbag courtesy of TK Maxx out for a spin. I always knew TK Maxx was renown for great brands at crazily low prices but until I started sifting through their bag collection online, I didn't realise actually how awesome the discounts were - probably because my local store has always been a little disappointing. I was going to save my bag for an evening occasion and tote it around an oversized clutch but I figured it would work just as well as a daytime bag whilst I grab a quick coffee in town and enjoy the sunshine in the park.

I hope you are all well and having lovely weekends. Let me know if you have found any great bargains from TK Maxx recently?

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MAC Morange lipstick

MAC Morange lipstick £15
available online

My lipstick collection is completely satutated with various shades of pinks, reds and nudes...but orange lipsticks, that's an area that I haven't really ventured into until recently. MAC Morange seemed the obvious choice when taking this initial plunge with its Amplified Creme base and mix of burnt-orange and vibrant red tones. As subtle step away from your classic reds and into the orange spectrum, Morange is perfect. It isn't too oompa loompa and is still very wearable but has a lovely orange tint to it that makes it unique and exciting to wear. It is definitely one of those lipsticks that begs for simple, toned-down makeup elsewhere so I kept the rest of my face fairly natural with a sweep of bronzer and lashings of mascara.

Are you a fan of the orange lips? Which other orange lipsticks would you recommend for me?

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Clarins Splendours Colour Quartet and Liner Eye Palette

Clarins Limited Edition Splendours Eye Palette* £31
available online

I have been meaning to gush about this eye palette from Clarins ever since the Summer Splendours collection came out in April but I couldn't find the words to describe just how lovely it is. The collection's inspirational aztec designs and South American influences are embossed on the individual eyeshadows which are all so easy to wear and compliment each other perfectly. There is a rich gold, a pearly white, a maroon-bronze and a pink rose-gold shadow accompanied by a waxy, creamy eyeliner with a deep plum tint to it. All the shadows are incredibly silky to apply and blend nicely together whether you are after a subtle wash of colour or a more defined, intense finish.

Above I used the pearly-white shade to highlight along my brow bone and in the corner of my eye and then buffed the pinky-gold shadow all over my eye lid. To add some definition, I completed the look by blending the gold into my outer corner and then added the maroon shade over the top to darken the edges. I wouldn't say these shadows are super pigmented but are very easily buildable if you wanted a heavier look. But for me, the subtle bronze-shadow-lover that I am, this palette is perfect as it contains all my favourite eyeshadow shades along with the eyeliner which is so smooth to use and has a gorgeous, dark purple tone to it. As a palette to take out and about with you or away for a week's holiday, the Clarins Splendours Quartet palette is pretty much ideal and it is just a shame that it is limited edition. So if you are a bronzey-gold shadow lover like me, then you had better get your hands on this quick!

What are your thoughts on this eye palette?

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Dolly Bow Bow floral crowns

Pretty floral crowns* (£15) from Dolly Bow Bow

Demins shorts? Check! Floaty fabrics? Check! Oversized accessories? Check! My festival-slash-Summertime outfits are slowly coming together but there was just one thing missing...some flowers in my hair, and these floral crowns from Dolly Bow Bow are seriously beautiful and pretty much perfect for some summer lovin'. There are a whole host of dreamy colours and styles on Kate's website but these were the two that caught my eye instantly. The libby floral head crown is styled on an adjustable band so can be worn as a head band or as a halo of roses by positioning the crown slightly more forward on your head. It was a tough choice between the pink (pictured above), the lilac or the fuchsia, but I love the light petal-pink shade of this one and think it would make a lovely contrast on darker hair. The summer spirit floral crown encapsulates all the happiness and joy of Summer with the random array of brightly coloured flowers suspended on a typical metal hairband. This is by far my favourite floral crown (ever!) and easily jazzes up a simple outfit with a flash of pastel-colour and prettiness. Whether I'm off to a barbecue, festival or wedding this Summer, it is more than likely I will be sporting a floral crown for the occasion!

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Bourjois Vintage Rose Candle

Bourjois limited edition vintage rose candle* £9.99
exclusively available from Selfridges

It is crazy to think that Bourjois and their little round pots of blush have been around for 150 years now! To celebrate this epic anniversary Bourjois, the beauty brand born in belle Paris back in 1863, have released a limited edition vintage candle. Exclusively available from Selfridges online, this dusky-pink celebratory candle is adorned with the silhouette of Bourjois' first muse from twenties, Babette - an imaginary heroine whose adventures formed short stories published in the press and captured the dreams of women from the era. Not only does this candle look incredibly sweet placed by a vanity mirror or on my beside table, but it smells beautifully of roses (and a little like parma violets)! Sugary, powdery, floral and completely reminiscent of the scent of Bourjois' iconic blush, this candle is so dainty and sweet I think it will sell out pretty quick, so you can order your one here if you like the flowery scent of roses as much as me.

Happy anniversary Bourjois! x

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tropical prints

Tropical Print Tailored Jacket* - Lavish Alice

Lace top - Primark

Jamie Jeans - Topshop

Belt - H&M

Shoes - Primark

Necklace - Accessorize

Aviators - H&M

Oh weather, how you're spoiling us! It is fair to say that it reached tropical heights this weekend here in England so there was no finer excuse to whip out this gorgeous tropical print jacket from Lavish Alice and enjoy a leisurely walk by the river. The colours are so bright and summery, it was crying out to me when I spied it on their website a few weeks ago. I love the three-quarter length sleeves with the contrasting, silk trim and the slightly cinched waist but I think the matching shorts would have been a better call today rather than my skinny jeans! #hotlegs

Have you been out and about today enjoying the lovely weather?

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Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayons

wearing Orange Punch on my lips!

Bourjois Colour Boost lip crayons* £7.99
Launching on 10th July, available from Boots and Superdrug

First came the chubby stick from Clinique, next came Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable balm stains and a few cheeky imitations featured somewhere in between but now Bourjois have released their version of this popular lipstick format - the Colour Boost lip crayon and I think they are going to be a big hit this Summer! All the four shades, from red, fuchsia through to coral and peach, are completely glossy yet superbly pigmented and give your lips a rich, luscious finish. The texture is smooth and easy to apply but doesn't feel sticky or heavy like some lipglosses can. I simply love these lip crayons and find them incredibly moisturising and long-lasting as well as practical with their SPF15 protection. I thought I was going to love "Peach on the Beach" the most, and it is a lovely peachy-pink shade, but "Orange Punch" has won me over with its juicy, tropical-coral colour and gorgeous shine. It is quite unique and a definite must-have for the makeup bag this Summer.

Will you be checking up these new lip crayons from Bourjois?

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