Orange Solstice

Hat~Ebay/ Dress~ Beyond Retro/ Shoes~Topshop/Tights~Primark

Hello Darlings,

Summer has finally arrived here in England and after days being smothered in humidity and cheeky rain showers, the bright and breezy days we longed for are here. I decided to mark the occasion by wearing my new vintage dress from Beyond Retro. I felt its bright, floral appearance mimicked the forecast and its magical puffy sleeves helped me gain a spring in my step. 

I am really thinking about booking a holiday soon, maybe to the hot springs in Turkey or to see the Northern Lights in Iceland. All I know is I will be glad to have a break from my incredibly early morning shifts and take some time to write and relax. 

Do any of you have any exciting adventures planned for the summer? 

Electric Blue & Milky White

Hat~Ebay/ Sunglassess~Primark/Dress~ Beyond Retro

Happy Monday lovely readers,

Velvet has always been my favourite fabric, no matter the colour or garment, there is something about it that makes me feel good. I love this dress I am wearing, as most of you will know by now I have a really big thing for lace. When I saw the collar and cuffs poking out from a jumble of clothes on a coat hanger, I knew I had to have it.
This hat stays very near to me on sunny days, it is the perfect way to stay cool in the heat and I love its old fashioned nature.
This weather is really making me want to go on a cheeky little holiday, preferably just a week or so in Europe. If you guys have any suggestions on beautiful cities to visit, then please let me know.

Have a glorious week and speak soon

May Pole Dance In June

Headcrown ~Roses & Clementines/ Dress~ Primark/Shoes~Topshop

Hello Sweets,
So we have rolled into June, with a few sunny days and a lot of asking how this year is going so quickly. I feel like I didn't do enough May outfits this year and so I am making up for it with this May-Pole-Dance inspired outfit.
My beautiful new floral crown is from one of my favourite online shops, Roses & Clementines and I am just so in love with it. I got a custom order, so it was just perfect. The little strawberries and red berries are just so sweet and makes me dream of childhood picnics and jam sandwiches.
I really liked this dress when I saw it in Primark, I'm not sure if the shape suits my body type but I thought it would be a nice white summer dress to easily pop on. The little inserts are my favourite part and it was also nice to buy something with a high collar, an unusual choice for me.
I have nearly finished all my exams at work, so in a few weeks I will be a fully trained health care consultant, I can't wait.

Have a lovely week :)

Dried Flower Crown: A Bank Holiday DIY

Hello my loves,

From a very young age I have been in love with dried flowers. I used to pick numerous bunches of dandelions and daisies and press them in between my heaviest books, when I was at school,as this was before I got my vintage flower press. I had gathered such an array of different dried out bits and pieces, that I decided to make the most of the three day weekend and create something with them. I couldn't think of anything more perfect than a flower crown, just in time for summer. It is really easy peasy to make and this is how I did it... 

What You Need:

Dried & Pressed flowers

Thick Headband

Glue Gun

Scissors

Step one

Separate out the leaves, ferns, gourse etc into a pile. Start by gluing the leaves all over the band, until covered. This will be the base of the crown, for you to build on. You can start adding bits of fern and bracken, making sure it is cut to size and fits with the base of the band. 

Step Two

The next bit is to gather all the pressed, smaller or flatter flowers and start gluing them on top of the base. Try and layer them from the bottom and work your way up into the middle of the crown, on both sides. 

Step Three

Lastly bring together all of the dried larger flowers, especially buds. Making sure you leave a little of the stalk to help support the flower, glue towards the ends and the middle of the crown. Try to make sure that everything is dispersed and you are happy with the compilation. 

Hopefully after a while of adding, cutting, gluing and more adding, you should have your very own dried flower crown. Keep in a dry place and wear whenever and with whatever you want :)

If anyone has any questions about drying or pressing flowers, please let me know. 

What flowers would you use to make a crown?

Lots of Love