The Summer Maxi Skirt

Hi girls, hope your all enjoying the beautiful weather. Here is an outfit I wore at the weekend, I wore this to go to an Indian restaurant with my boyfriend (any excuse to dress up). This maxi skirt is just gorgeous, perfect for this weather as you can cover up and still look super stylish plus it gives you a confidence boost. I walked round thinking I was a roman princess (chuckles), I think I've been watching too many games of thrones lately. I also dressed this look down for the day with a high bun and some gladiators.

Rocking midi

Hi everyone, hope your all enjoying the sunshine. This was an outfit I wore one evening, its got a bit of a rock chic vibe. I'm loving the lady like midi pleated skirt hardened with a band tee, leather jacket and faux fur.

Kiana is a women with style power. Not afraid to mix bold colours, new trends and hot prints this lady can rock street style like no other. Her blog is a mix of style, music and inspirations. Its definitely worth a read. I keep checking it to make sure I don't miss a post, take a look for yourself, youngwildefree.blogspot.com.
And here are a few words from the lady herself


1) How would you describe your style?
I would definitely describe my style as ever evolving, I've always loved trying new trends and different styles. My style is a mixture of inspiration from music and art as well as reading personal style blogs like yours. I love seeing how fashion is interpreted around the world.


2)What does fashion mean to you?

I think fashion is one of the greatest forms of personal expression, its meant to be fun! I've always been really shy so I learned to use fashion to speak up for me when I couldn't. Fashion gives me a voice greater than my own :)

3)who's been your biggest style inspiration?

My biggest style inspiration has to be regular people like me. I love blogs like The Sartorialist that capture 'real' stylish individuals and not celebrities. It shows that you can have amazing style without the bank account of a movie star and that's pretty inspiring.

4)What made you start blogging?

 I started Young, Wilde & Free because I wanted people to see that there's more to Miami than the beaches. Miami get's a bad rap when it comes to fashion and I would love to help change that.

5)Do you have any tips for bloggers reading this?

I would love to wish any bloggers reading this great success! Never compare yourself to others & know that you are all awesome and wonderful in your own ways :)

6)What are your favorite shops?

My favorite shops are Asos, Urban Outfitters,Opening Ceremony, Etsy, Target,and Nasty Gal. I also love thrift shops, I found these amazing vintage crystal clip on earrings for $15. It made my day :)

7)What are your favorite spring trends?

 My favorite spring trends are peplum anything, neon, mixed prints, and pastels.

(Just want to say a big thank you to Kiana for taking the time to answer my questions and for having such an inspirational blog)

What I wore to a day course

I think it can be quite difficult picking on outfit for a course. You don't want to look to dressed up as you look odd and a bit too try hard, but if your anything like me dressing down in jeans just wont do. I attended a first aid course yesterday, I think its important to learn as many life skills as possible in order to grow and build confidence, so this was just another little venture for me. I chose a playsuit due to the many practical parts in the course, it had lots of role play, which meant alot of bending down, I didn't want any embarrassing knicker moments. The floral pattern is just ultra girly and easy to wear, I paired my candy coral bad to accentuate the colours in the playsuit (so in love with this bag, the colour is yummy). Then I threw on this cardigan and parted my hair to the side for that more laid back look. Oh yes, and a pair of brogues.
Has anybody attended any interesting courses lately, that you'd recommend? I'm always on the look out.

Philosophy Amazing Grace Fragrance Review (and a thank you)

So if somebody says fragrance many people will think of Dior, Chanel and possibly Marc Jacobs, how many will think of philosophy? Not many. Well, I was bought this scent along with pure grace a couple of years back and now its my ultimate fragrance. My statement fragrance.
This scent captures everything girly in one bottle. Its aroma is clean, as though you have just stepped out the shower (you'll know what I mean if you try it) and the beautiful floral notes make it the perfect spring scent. Every time I wear the fragrance somebody compliments me on how good I smell. Its great getting small whiffs of fresh florals through out the day it makes me want to sniff my skin all day long. The only problem is you many need to top it up at lunch, as it lacks in staying power. The bottle is plain, but I rather like its simplicity, its unfussy like the fragrance itself. I also like reading the messages on the philosophy packing, sad right?
Not many blogs mention philosophy as much as other brands but after trying many of their products, I think its a winner.

In addition to this post I just want to say thank you to all my followers and readers. I have just hit 100, and you have put a big smile on my face :D. Also want to say thank you for all the lovely comments too, I read every single one. Love you all.
xx

Floral Blazer Moment

The sunny eventually came...for one day. Well I made the most of it by heading to the country side walking over endless rolling hills under the beautiful heat of the sun that warmed the skin. These are just a few pics from my walk and weekend.

Thrifted: Week 7

Another week in the charity shop meant another week buying beautiful clothes, here is what I couldn't resist.
I was hoping buying summer florals might bring out the sunshine. It didn't, but I still live in hope.
The watch had been sitting on the till for about 3 weeks and I had been eyeing it up all that time trying to be good by not having it, but it got me.