The Maxi Skirt OOTD

Skirt - Monsoon

Boob tube - Primark

Watch - Michael Kors

Apparently today is the hottest day of the year so far, to be honest I'm not feeling it simply due to the amount of clouds that are in the sky making it overcast and not sunny! Which I'm not a fan of but hey it's typical for us to moan whatever the weather so I'm just sticking to that rule. The weather also always makes it hard to know what to wear..

I opted for my new (and very first) maxi skirt. I've always loved the maxi skirt/dress look but I can hold my hands up and say that I have never bought either, shock horror! I'm quite tall for a girl and have always worried about looking like "I've shrunk my maxi in the wash" look, basically it being too short for my height. But after trying a couple on at work the other day I took the plunge and purchased this lovely jersey one. This one is the perfect length for me whilst wearing it high waisted so it was pretty much instantly sold! It sits just above the ground so there's no dragging it along the floor look either, bonus. Honestly after trying on this one it was hard to stray away from it.

It's a very simple striped style, navy and white, which then ends up at the bottom with a slight aztec pattern which I love. The stripes vary in width which makes the skirt that bit more interesting and even more so when you reach the pattern along the bottom. Due to it's jersey material it makes it super comfortable as well and definitely not restricted.

Also being someone who's not a massive fan of their legs it's a nice alternative to trousers and still gives you that cover up you're after whilst still being able to show you're figure around the waist/hip area. I have teamed this with a cropped boob tube, again not a huge fan of my stomach but the fact that you only show a tiny amount then it doesn't completely phase me. If you do not wish to do this then I would alternatively wear this with a baggy t-shirt or vest tucked in so you still get that definition of figure around your waist.

Now I'm convinced that whatever shape or height you are, you can find the right maxi skirt for you! And I honestly think these would suit any shape when styled in the correct way. If you're like me and nearly giving up then don't! I think this is going to be one of my summer staples :)

How do you style your maxi's? I'd love to know, leave your links to outfits below! xo

Birthday celebrations 23/02/13

  

So it was my 20th birthday last Saturday, yes I was no longer a teenager. It feels weird to say that I'm not twenty, although obviously like every other birthday I feel absolutely no different. On the same day it was also my mum's birthday so it's always nice to do something together, as a family. Basically this is just a quick post to share with you some of the pictures I had taken throughout the day.

First is my outfit, I wore a dress from Primark which I love, I also have it in a red floral pattern which I have featured in an outfit post. I just love the shape of these dresses and there only £13 I believe which I think is a bargain! It was a pretty plain outfit just partnered with some silver accessories from Accessorize and my Michael Kors watch.

Next was my main birthday present from Mum and Dad which was a new camera! I was so excited about this, my old camera had done it's time and was on the way out simply because it was rather old. I love this one, not quite like the professional ones out there, but nonetheless is perfect for me. It also has Wi-Fi which I think is pretty darn amazing.

Then my two nieces and sister made me and my mum a birthday cake, to be honest it looked pretty amazing. We were told that once we cut it open we would be in for a 'surprise' and once we did, it was a pretty rainbow cake! It was pretty delicious too so overall they done a good job!

After that it was a quick testing out of my new camera and photo shoot for me, my two nieces and mum. My sister took a few (it's pretty hard to keep my nieces entertained with boring smiley pictures) so just thought I'd share one of those with you :)

Finally I just took a few pictures of some other bits and bobs I received in the morning from friends and family. I literally love all of my presents and again don't want these pictures to be taken the wrong way, just helping you guys be nosey ;) he he. I also must mention that my boyfriend got me converse, they are my new babies. They are also white so must be kept well away from any muddy puddles! I also went and visited my dad in hospital so was lovely to be able to see him for a couple of hours with the rest of my family, and I also received a couple of Cath Kidston bits from him which was lovely :)

Hope you enjoy this birthday post and having a nosey into my day :) See you this time next year, will be the big 21st then! xo