Girl In The Pretty Dress

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to preview the F&F Spring/Summer collection in London. If you're a fairly frequent visitor to this blog you'll know that I'm a big fan of the F&F brand and have featured a fair few of their pieces in the past - so I was naturally curious about their latest collection. On a chilly, rainy November day in London, the collection was a breath of fresh air and has already got me thinking about my summer hols next year. The collection as a whole was heavily influenced by the idea of travel. The lookbook collection underpinned this by featuring linens and a nautical theme, interspersed with some corals, while the other collections all took inspiration from a different part of the globe (my favourite of which was 'Latin Rose'). Delicate fabrics with intricate florals and watercolour inspired designs were interspersed with slightly heavier fabrics which leant themselves to the ongoing trend for 70s nostalgia. The ...

Dress: Joy | Necklace: Joy | Shoes: Dorothy Perkins | Bag: TK Maxx Yay for Summer. And hurray for Summer Sales. I bought this dress from  Joy  for a bargain price (and it's still available online  here ). I love the scooped back, (scroll down for a pic) it's the perfect dress to keep me cool, yet covered. Stripes always say 'summer' and 'seaside' to me... so of course I  had  to buy an anchor necklace to complete the look (also from Joy and available  here ). I've just booked my summer hols - to Corsica! I can't wait to get back out to the med and enjoy a week by the sea. I've never been before so I'd love to hear any tips you guys have... Happy sales shopping! xx

It's finally happened. After weeks of glorious sunshine and un-English warmth, I've forgotten what it feels like to be cold. So in celebration of this, the fact that I've booked a holiday this week, and the summer sales - here's a round-up of some of the best beach-themed holiday wear on the web:  Ted Baker Bikini, Top £39 Briefs £35 Libertine by Giles Deacon Sea Horse Pendant £35 ( on sale ) (Both via ASOS )   London Rebel Sandals , £16 ( on sale ) Via ASOS JOY Maxi Dress £45 ( on sale ) Oliver Bonas Shell Ring £3 ( on sale ) French Connection Bikini, Top £24 Briefs £22 via ASOS Oliver Bonas Clam Bangle Roxy Palm Beach Print Bikini £35 ( on sale ) via ASOS House of Fraser Seagull Print Beach Towel £25 Ted Baker Starfish Earrings £29 via ASOS Oliver Bonas Necklace £26 Maison Scotch Jumper £57 (on sale ) via ASOS   Ted Baker Seahorse Bikini, Top £35 Briefs £35 French Connection Swimsuit £34 ( ...