OOTD: Sunday Funday!

Sunday was absolutely glorious! And at the flat we went and brought a BBQ from Morrisons for 20 squid and lots of tasty stuff to eat and we were set (after we built BBQ haha).

Me looking suitably pained while making said BBQ

Absolutely banging burgers

BBQ Crew!

Scarf - Vintage    Shirt - Topshop    Croptop - Topshop    Skirt - American Apparel    Socks - Topshop    Shoes - Vans

Hope everyone else has been enjoying the sun! :)

love&'ugs

bakes x

OOTD: Space Cat & Cycling Shorts

Bonjourno, mon petit freres!

How are we all doing? Embracing this glorious weather I hope! I have been, even if it has just been sitting in my garden attempting to soak up some rays!

This is what I decided to wear today, pretty casual and got my some strange looks when I went into Stevenage to get a birthday present for a friend (I don't think they 'get' space cats in Stevenage). I decided to wear my platform converse sneakers, since now it's not all wet and rainy they will stay looking fresh and clean. Now don't get me wrong I love these shoes like they were my real life darling baby (since it took me sooooo long to find the perfect pair and I was so chuffed when I got them for less than half price in the sales) but mannnn after a few hours walking they don't half start to bite at my upper heels. Any other fellow platform sneaker wearers have any remedies? Should I lace them tighter or looser or is there someway to break in the backs of them, without ruining them of course!

And they do make my feet look superrr long too but I can deal with that ;)

Oh I cut the collar off my space cat tshirt cos for some reason I hate them being all up in my neck, go figure?!

Space Cat Tee- Ebay £6.99    Cycling Shorts- American Apparel £9 (sale!)    Socks- Topshop £3.50    Platform Sneakers- Schuh £16 (sale!)

I think this summer is shaping up to be a good one. Fingers crossed :)

love&'ugs
bakes x

Summer Wishes Wishlist

Since the sun has been shining so brightly for the last few days I decided to make a wishlist of all the bits and pieces I really want, but alas I cannot afford at the moment :'(
Also can you tell I'm a tiny bit obsessed with pastel colours, gold and animal designs at the moment haha!

Fred Perry Polka Dot Dress- £85 (I actually think my mum has got me this for my birthday hehe)
Monica Vinader Earrings- £420 (SO totally out of my budget but I couldn't resist!)
ASOS Bunny Chase Watch- £20 (I don't think I've seen a more adorable watch)
New Look Aztec Crop- £9.99 (Hmmm I might actually be able to afford this)
Topshop Elephant Necklace- £16.50 (Another piece I want to add to my statement jewellery collection!)
ASOS Round Kitten Sunglasses- £12 (Perfect retro specs)
Joe Browns Colour Block Sandals- £14.95 (I really am in desperate need of new summer sandals and these fit the bill)
Monki Edla Backpack- £20 (I already have one backpack but I feel like another one is needed :P)

What do you guys think of my wishlist? What's on your summer wishlist?

love&'ugs

bakes x

New Year, New Start, New Gwynedds Collection!

I've been AWOL for quite a while- sorry!! I have no excuse other than laziness and Christmas/New Years events taking over my life and then the inevitable slump and blues that comes with January! But January is almost over and I'm motivating myself to get back on the blogging train- YAY!

You might remember my last post on Gwynedds- a premium casual and luxury basics brand from Germany and I wrote about some of my favourite pieces. Well they have just released their Spring and Summer collection for 2013 and it's looking really great and I wanted to share some of my favourite pieces with you all again!

They describe their SS collection as-

"Keeping with their easy-wear aesthetic and focus on comfort dressing, the new season sees the brand add to their loungewear basics with skirts, silk and sparkles, to create a collection that works day to night.  The pieces are designed to be layered and styled your way, with different ways to combine and wear the range.  A palette of muted brights make the new collection summer-ready, or great for injecting a touch of zest in to these early Spring days."

My favourite pieces are:

Boggel Tie-Dye T-Shirt

Who can resist tie-dye? I definitely can/t!

Sillow Skirt

This silk cut skirt is just perfect, I can just imagine myself flowing around in a summer daze wearing this skirt!

Fespo T-Shirt

I love sequins and I love cute birds = this is the perfect t-shirt for me.

I think the new beautiful skirts, silks and sparkles are perfect for every girl's wardrobe! I want them all :P

Gwynedds believe 2013 is the year to embrace your personal style and I couldn't agree more! :D
What do you guys think of the new collection? Any favourites you want to add to your Spring/Summer wardrobe?

love&'ugs
bakes x

Check out Gwynedds online at- www.gwynedds.com
Or shop the collection at- www.misscouture.co.uk

OOTD- Summer Loving!

*WARNING QUITE A FEW PHOTOS!*

Along with every other blogger and person in the UK I imagine I am definitely loving and appreciating this glorious hot spell we are currently in! Because I have no lectures and only a few shifts at work I have been spending my days at the park, hanging out with friends and reading my kindle no end, pub lunches and general relaxing :)

Today me and the boyf decided to go to Delapre Abbey, which is a Abbey (durr) with woods, gardens, a beautiful lake and a tearoom. We sunbathed by the lake, watching the masses of swans and geese, someone water-boarding and some people swimming in it too (not sure I would!). After we headed through the woods to the tearoom for a drink and a slice of cake- nom nom.

Here are a few photos and what I wore:

Pretty simple outfit, didn't want to wear too many things and overheat!

Topshop Top- £14    Vintage Levis Ebay- £20    Havaiana Fipflops- Gift

Grumpy Jon! 

Made a handy bandana out of my top! 

Tanning!! 

Geese & Bubbas 

Jon getting in on my macro shot!

What have you been up to this weekend? Hope you have been able to enjoy the sun :)

love&'ugs

bakes x

Shopping Spree!

Since I've finished uni I haven't had much to do, so on Tuesday I met a friend for a tasty breakfast at our fave cafe Wolfies (if you are ever in Northampton and in need of a slap up breakfast go there!)

This is a small breakfast haha!

Then we headed into town so see what goodies we could find!

2 nail varnishes from H&M- 99p and £1.99

Purple Glitter- purple base with gold glitter.

Disney Kiss Goodnight- black base with silver glitter.

Lush Angels On Bare Skin Cleanser- £5.95

H&M Uber Cute Playsuit- £12.99

Heart back detail!

H&M 90's Style Summer Dress- £7.99

Dress detail

Topshop Skeleton Croptop- £14

LOVE the cutout sleeves!

Topshop Arm Cuff- £2.50 (sale)

A pretty successful shop if I do say so myself! I am loving my Lush cleanser I have used it everyday! I can believe I used to think Lush only stocked soap and bath bombs! What a mistake-a to make-a!
And I am going to wear my new playsuit to a massive house party tonight, I predict it will be HEAVY! haha :P

Brought anything good this week? And I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend :)

love&'ugs
bakes x