Club Tropicana drinks are freeeeeeeeeee

As you can tell, I'm starting to get into the full holiday spirit and it would be rude to mention Club Tropicana without the following imagine imbedding itself into your brain...

skimpy skimpy whities.

Anyway back to the point of the post...

To me, holidays remind me of bold, brash floral/tropical prints with plenty of denim and pretty bikinis thrown in for good measure. Even if I don't go away on holiday I try to encoporate this into my beginning of spring-summer wardrobe. As you are all aware I've set myself a mission with this holiday- not to buy any new clothes (bar a few bikinis) and make do with the clothes I've got, most of which are summery. While "researching" (ok maybe thats I lie- browsing as usual) for this post, I am really impressed with the selection which is avaliable on the high street.

Most of these items I think could easily take you from one season to another and dress up/down, and for the prices they are- its good value if you think of it in cost per wear.

So if money were no object, this would probably be my capsule wardrobe for a trip to Club Tropicana, with some gladiator sandles thrown in for good measure...

Rainbow Bubble Dress £45 Asos, Floral Jersery Print Dress £29 Topshop, One Shoulder Floral Dress £45 Asos, Apricot Belted Floral Dress £23 New Look.

Miso Tropical Print Maxi Dress, Floral Knot Back Vest £25 Topshop, Moto Denim Shorts £26 Topshop, Cream Floral Print Dress £48 Topshop.

Bikini £25 Miss Selfridge, Palzzo Pants £20 Primark (Limited Collection), Missioni Hairband £65 Net-a-Porter, Chelsea Rebellion Dress £45 Asos.

Plus the ultimate holiday essential...

Ray Ban Wayfarers (or Clubmasters).

Who loves a bit of Club Tropicana??

Christmas Party Week- Day 3 Tops

Hey Loves,

Been able to get into work today thanks to a shove from my dad to get my car going up the street :)York's been put back a few weeks (gutted about not going to CCO today).

So as this was supposed to be yesterdays post... Day 3 is today and we're focusing on tops. For some strange reason I very rarely wear tops when I go out (no I don't flash my bra to the world), I normally wear a plain vest with trousers/leggings/skirts and then add a trophy jacket.

However after seeing these gems on the high street, I think I may be persuded to wear something different next time I'm out. As long as your bottom half is something plain (or a block colour) any of these items would work. Personally if I'm wearing a patterned skirt, I stick to a plain vest.

These are my must have items. I've tried not to include much Topshop as all will be revealed on the last lot of pictures.

Beige Net Embellished Tunic £39.99 River Island (need this in my life), Crafted Hero Vest Top £16.99 Republic, Feather Print Pussybow Blouse £34 Topshop (also need this in my life), Cutwork Bubble Hem Top £16.99 New Look (a staple piece for your wardrobe).

Beaded Detail Crinkle Top £15 (in sale) Oasis, Asos Swirl Sequin/Bead Vest £55 Asos (really like this), Chariot Top £105 All Saints (I wear this as a dress), Dominique Embellished Neck Top £12 Boohoo.

Hollywood Leather Look Tee £55 Reiss (want this in the sales), Lace Bodysuit £12.99 New Look (the lace trend is here to stay), Navy Crop Lace Trim Top £29.99 River Island, Layla Top £90 All Saints.

Paprika Leopard Print Bralet £22 Asos, Sheer Pussybow Shirt £32 Miss Selfridge (also avaliable in other colours), Greco Top £39.90 Mango, Sequin Butterfly Tee £35 Miss Selfridge. 

Topshop Boutique Cashmire Blend Vests £20.

Now I can't rave highly enough of these vests- I know they are a plain vest, but for some reason they look so much dressier on a night out than normal Topshop vests. They're long enough for 5'10 me, and they're baggy. I always like my vests to be baggy on me, as I feel they look more dressier than a clingy vest (however thats just my personal opinion. I think American Apparel vests are really over priced and the quality is poor- thats why I have spent the money on the above vests and unlike normal Topshop vests the colour doesn't fade after a few washes. Its worth investing in these.

Tomorrow was supposed to be Jackets, however JEM is back in action with a shoe post, so Jackets will be Saturday instead.

Remember if your unsure of what to wear for your Xmas Party, or want some advice, leave me a comment or email me and I'll advise xx

Perfect Christmas Party Outfit- Day 1. Dresses

So to me for some reason Christmas parties or going out over Christmas wearing a dress is a must- it is the law. It is a law which I do my hardest not to break.

Due to the masses and masses of snow the North East has had last night, I think more likely staying in until the snow melts would be the best option for me at the moment :(

However for all of you lucky snow-free people and those who will dare to brave the snow here are my favourite party dresses (including a few of my own) on the high street now.

Devo Mini Dress £221 All Saints, Cream Pleated Swing Dress £39.99 River Island, One Shoulder Drape Dress £55 Topshop, Ceri Dress £100 All Saints (I want this in the Boxing Day Sales).

Asos Embellished Collar Shift Dress £46 Asos, Karen Millen Snow Lepoard Print Dress £250 Asos, Jone and Jones Bodycon Dress £55 Pretaportabello, Black Embellished Vest Dress £70 Miss Selfridge.

TFNC One Shoulder Sequinned Dress £40 Asos, Miso Embroidered Dress £39.99 Republic, TFNC Embellished Dress £55 Topshop (I have this and love it), Wisteria Lane Dress £195 French Connection.

Trollied Dolly Print Prom Dress £48 Pretaportbello, Kate Moss Dobby Dress £60 Topshop (my party dress), Rise Embellished Shift Dress £65 Asos, Whistles Zebra Scribble Dress £150 Asos.

Aqua One Shoulder Padded Dress £70 Asos, Silk Zip Back Tunic £50 Topshop (I have this and love it), Asos Drummer Girl Tulip Dress £46 (really want this), Oyster Sequin Dress £130 French Connection.

So what happens if you don't like wearing Dresses?? I'll show you my pick of Trousers/Shorts/Skirts tomorrow.

Do you always buy an Christmas Party dress?? What are you thinking of wearing?? If you have any questions or thoughts- leave them below xxx