Favourite Spring/Summer Accessory

When I hear the word hat I can't help but have flashbacks to being around 5 years old and running around on holiday with a *very out there* cap on to protect my little head - bonus points if there was a bit of material that rolled down to protect your neck.. Safety first!

But recently - I've rediscovered just how much of a difference a hat can have on an outfit..

After spotting this accessory in Primark - for the bargain price of only £8.00 - I thought the discovery was surely too good to be true. However once I got it home & tried it on, I was delighted to see that this hat - the absolute bargain - was perfect *grins and squeals in excitement*.

The more I look at this, the more I notice the odd shape of my
arm.. I'm pretty sure it's not always that lumpy?!

One of the main things that's fuelled my love for this spring/summer accessory is it's versatility. This can easily be used for multiple purposes.. Going for a posh lunch & need to dress up? Wear the floppy hat. Day shopping with the girls & feel your outfit is lacking? or - on the opposite end of the scale - popping into town & want to cover that 3 day old hair? (Seriously... who has time to wash hair these days?!) You can easily throw this on.

Unfortunately as Primark doesn't have a website I can't provide a link to this exact version. However I've linked a few that are available on the high-street.

New Look - Asos/River Island - Misguided 

What's your favourite spring/summer accessory?

xxx

Disney Wishlist

If you read my recent May Favourites post, you'll know that I have been loving Disney even more so than usual recently.

There's just something about either wearing an item of Disney themed clothing or accessory that always seems to make me feel so happy.. I think this is due to a mixture of all the happy childhood memories associated with Disney films/songs/trips to Disneyland (plus I'm a huge child at heart). So I couldn't resist putting together a Disney themed wishlist for this Sunday's post.

1. Disney Princess Lipsmakers - Claire's Accessories - £5.00 [x]

2. Sketched Mickey Top - Asos - £37.00 [x]

3. Minnie Mouse Travel Mug - Disney Store - £6.00 [x]

4. Mickey Mouse Cabin Case - Disney Store - £80.00 [x]

5. Minnie Charm - Pandora - $45.00 [x]

(only currently available in the US but fingers crossed this collection 

will come out in UK Pandora stores soon)

6. Disney Princess Tshirt - Vans - £25.00 [x]

7. Bambi Pyjama Set - Topshop - £22.00 [x]

8. Little Mermaid Shoes - Vans - £52.00 [x]

9. Disney Chalkboard Quotes - Etsy - £11.00 [x]

I could easily see my pay cheque vanishing if I was to treat myself to each of these items.. but they're all so adorable! 

Which is your favourite Disney themed item?

xxx

Cat Themed Accessories

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a  self-confessed crazy cat lady. After looking for bits and pieces for my flat (and myself) online I stumbled across some adorable cat themed accessories and couldn't resist writing a post about a few of my favourites!

1. Crazy cat lady mug [x]
2. Cat Notebook [x]
3. Cat tea light holder [x]
4. Orange cat cushion  [x]
5. "Because Cats" phone case [x]
6. "You're the cats whiskers" mason jar [x]
7. Wall art - "A true friend leaves paw prints on your heart" [x]
8. Crazy cat lady make-up bag [x]
9. Tartan cat door stop [x]

I love these accessories... especially the notebook for jotting down new blog post ideas, and the  mug for hot chocolates.

If anyone knows of any cute cat themed accessories, let me know - hopefully I'm not the only crazy cat lady around!

xxx

Hello October

First  off... where has this year gone?! I'm sure the last time I checked my calendar it was the beginning of Summer and now all of a sudden we're being thrown full force into Autumn! Before we know it (forgive me because I'm going to mention the C word already...) Christmas will be here!

I'll admit that I love summer.. the lighter evenings, heat and general happiness that it seems to bring. But  this year I am so ready for the colder months.

Since summer started to vanish throughout September, it seemed that we were stuck with the awkward in-between weather. The weather where it's chilly in the morning - so you put on a jacket - but a few hours later it's crazy warm again and then you're stuck with the dilemma of what to do with the jacket.. Or it seems sunny out, so you happily leave the house in a lovely summery dress only for it to be deceivingly chilly out (yes this did happen to me recently, and I'm still slightly bitter about it, can you tell? Haha).

I like to know where I stand with the weather so I'm so excited for it too get chillier and today was the first day that when leaving work, even in my leather jacket, I felt a chill as I walked... and I was happy about it! Despite it being damp and grey outside from the rain (and the fact I'd just finished a loooong day in the office) I was so happy to feel the first chilly breeze of Autumn. 

As I walked home, I started thinking about my winter boots, coats and accessories.. (along with which shops I could look in to find them... oops) and felt so excited!

PLUS with it being October that means Halloween is only a few weeks away (Yay for an excuse to whip out the fake blood!)... firework night will follow and then (sorry I'm going to say it again) it's Christmas.. the BEST time of the year!

So despite being a a girl who loves the summer (cant help but think of Olaf there singing away about summer.. oh Frozen) and the fact that I'm sure come January I'll be longing for the warmer times ahead- I am very happy to see the start of some chilly months! 

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If anyone has any Autumy posts.. let me know, I'd love to read them and feel nice and cosy! 

xxx