Inside My Suitcase.

Now that I have worked full time, I can fully appreciate the whole idea of having a 'relaxing' holiday. Spending all day, every day, floating in the blissful pool, escaping into a Gillian Flynn book. There is something so pleasing and satisfying about laying on your back, ears dipped into the water so all sounds are muffled, eyes fixed on the gorgeous clear blue sky, just letting time pass. Of course until, a vicious looking wasp or a strange looking bug the size of a 'bird' dive bombs at your face causing you to splash around in a complete panic, all relaxation lost for those split seconds as you debate whether being abroad is really for you (okay, slightly extreme but I have a huuuuge fear of bugs!)

Dotted around the outside of the villa are gorgeous fuchsia flowers, those trees that look like giant pineapples (as you can tell by my descriptions, I'm not exactly a gardener) mixed with my favourite of all, CACTUSES (or cacti if you would prefer). The perfect scenery for a blog. However, and I am not complaining, the heat was just not right for posing and instead I have resorted to simple outfit pictures to show you the items that I wore, a little insight into my summer wardrobe.

The first outfit is this beautiful cobalt blue dress with a crochet top detail. This was originally from the Christmas collection in H & M, however they restocked it again around spring time, unfortunately for double the price! Paired with my ever so comfy tan sandals, simple gold beaded choker and some over sized red shades for a casual evening look. I love the look of the dress, despite it being such a simple and classic shape, the detailed top makes it a wonderful piece for a night out. Cobalt blue also looks lovely with white, a perfect look for a summer wedding.

 Cobalt Blue Dress-(Originally £12.99, being sold more recently for £24.99) H & M

Red Framed Sunglasses- £5.99 H & M

Gold Beaded Choker- £1.50 (Sale) Matalan

Tan Sandals- £15.99 Forever 21 (SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

The next outfit is almost fully Primark and was quite a gamble as I mixed different patterns/textures together. It was far too hot for a short sleeved top, however with tender burnt shoulders it was a must. I love this red crochet crop because it works with so much and these scallop shorts were the perfect material for the heat, allowing the more autumn monochrome look to still work in the summer. These lovely lace up espadrilles, were yet again a wonderfully comfy pair of shoes. Paired with a black crop top and some 'dangly' earrings this was an oddly thrown together outfit, that seemed to work- I hope you think so too! 

Red Crochet Top- Primark £10.00 (SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

Monochrome Striped Scallop Shorts- £8.00 Primark

Lace Up Espadrille Sandals- £14.00 Primark

Black Crop Top- £4.99? New Look

Gold Dangly Earrings- £1.50 (SALE) Accessorize

Outfit number three is my favourite of the holiday. It is just so different to what I would normally wear. I mean who has ever seen me in a floaty, midi skirt? No one. Until this very day. This gorgeous leaf print skirt was a BARGAIN from H & M and is such a great length for petite people who still want to wear this length without looking silly. The skirt is the statement piece, therefore accessories were minimal- a simple black cami top, gold metal detailed belt, square black bag and my black laced espadrilles! I am so eager to find this exact skirt in plain black-just think of the possibilities! Thank you H & M for this wonderful creation! 

Leaf Print Midi Skirt- £12.99 H & M (SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

Gold Metal Belt- Originally from a dress from River Island! Bonus aye!

Black Square Handbag- £8.00 Primark

Sandals as Above

Black cami, available in almost all clothing shops!

Outfit number four also included a gamble piece, as I went for yet again another midi length piece. The thing is, this piece also included a lot of light shades, something I tend to avoid because of my skin tone. However I instantly fell in love with the relaxed fit and split sides by the legs. It has such a gorgeous pattern on it as well, not the classic summer prints. Teamed with my wonderful white leather gap sandals, it all matched pretty well! I am of course gutted to see the dress in the sale now as I have only worn it once! I really recommend that you try different lengths that you may not usually feel comfortable in. I have been so pleased lately and feel like I have opened a whole new door, roll on my midi length wardrobe, haha. 

Pink Patterned Midi Dress-£19.99 (Now in sale but unsure of price) New Look

White Leather Sandals- £29.95 Gap (SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

Clashing patterns is never really something I have done before. However due to the blue element that both pieces have I decided to try it out and I was pleased with the results for outfit number five. This top has gold chain straps and is such a wonderful material. I love the striking pattern. The A line skirt, with popper buttons is a piece that I originally regretted pulling the tag out of. As it sat in my wardrobe I wandered when I would wear it (it is slightly shorter than I would like). It worked so well with the top though, I let the top of my thighs see some sunshine for once! Paired with a simple anchor necklace and my tan shoes to complete the look. 

Blue Floral Top- £5.00 Primark (SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

Blue and White Striped A Line Skirt- £17.99 Zara

Tan Sandals- £15.99 Forever 21
Anchor Necklace- From a stall in Spain

It is the return of the fringed maxi skirt that was featured in last years summer blog. It is a piece that I keep falling back in love with each year. I do not tend to keep clothes for years but this is a piece I refuse to throw away. I mean, it might just be me being paranoid but I am sure people stare at me and question what on earth is she wearing but I refuse to care because I love it. Paired with this cute summer hat (which was far too hot to keep on), a simple black cami, the metal belt featured previously and those recurring tan sandals this is one of my favourite holiday looks! 

Sandals as above
Black Cami avaliable in most clothing stores
Belt as mentioned previously
Fringed Skirt- £9.99 (a long while ago) New Look -(SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

The final outfit featured on this blog, made me feel rather girly thanks to this white, red and green floral dress. It has a low-ish back and a tie along the top to add some extra detailing. I loved this floral range from H & M and also own the layered crop top in this print. There were so many lovely pieces including a backless jumpsuit and some side split flared trousers! Paired with some striking red lips and this gorgeous green wicker bag, this was a lovely cool evening outfit for the 30-40 degree heat! 

Green Wicker Bag- Purchased from a stall in Spain (SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND)

Floral Dress- £12.99 H & M

If there was something I learnt this holiday in terms of fashion it is to experiment and gamble more and not care what people think. At the end of the day it is you wearing the clothes and feeling comfortable in them-so do it! I really hope you enjoyed this post!

Wear what you want and feel great in it!
Thank-you for reading!

Mollie Isabella

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Señorita

With the gorgeous hot summer sun beating down on my (extremely) pale skin, I stared up to the picturesque sky and daydreamed as I listened to Ed Sheeran's new album, which may I say puts a definition to the word perfect. It's strange, putting headphones in causes the whole world around you to be blocked out, you somehow escape and escaping with such a talented man was well, it couldn't have been more beautiful.

By day I relaxed with a copy of Cosmo, Look or Glamour stunned by next seasons collection- ALL hail the return of the 60's mini skirt! Or I became glued to a book-two in fact- Gone Girl and Fault in our Stars. I heavily recommend that you read both- Gone Girl for a gripping thriller or Fault in our Stars for an amazingly written book that compliments the film perfectly.

However by night I went out and experienced a number of different restaurants along the seafront, popping into cute shops to purchase anklets, bracelets and presents, watching artists draw portraits and caricatures and indulging in freshly made crepes smothered in Nutella! Anyway that's enough of what I did, the main point of this blog post is what I wore- below I've selected a few different outfits I wore on nights out.

I loved the fact that this play-suit had two clashing prints on it and the hat was an oober cute take on the bowler hat, perfect for an abroad holiday! Converse are so versatile and comfortable and I thought they worked perfectly. Play-suit-Forever 21 Hat-River Island

This fringed maxi skirt is my all time favourite holiday item! It's so versatile and unique! I paired with a cobalt blue crop top, simple white sandals and some aviator styled sunglasses with simple yet effective flower detailing. The outfit is simple overall but with the skirt being a stand out piece it works well. Skirt-New Look  Sandals and Sunglasses-Primark Top-H & M

These floral shorts were so comfortable and I love the orange and blue pattern. I paired with a short sleeved cropped denim top and yet again my Converse (however by this time they were looking more beige than white!) I had a chunky gold chain around my neck (accessories are limited!) Top and Shorts -H & M Necklace- New Look

A cobalt blue dress with a baby blue patterned kimono and a pair of black platform sandals is something that I just threw together hoping for the best. It's something that I think worked quite well. Paired with a chunky gold necklace and a anklet brought when I was out there! Necklace-New Look Dress- H & M Kimono & Platform sandals- Primark

This is my favourite outfit out of the ones shown above-I LOVE monochrome. I paired a tropical monochrome printed skirt with a lace trim top, a pair of platform heels, a monochrome camera bag, anklet and a necklace with a turtle on it purchased somewhere in Spain. I love monochrome and this outfit is definitely me all over! Platform sandals and Camera Bag-Primark Skirt and Top- H & M

Thank-you for reading, 

Mollie Isabella 

Swimwear Sensation

Here is a little fact for you- my biggest phobia is flying. So as much as luxurious sunshine, cocktails by the pool and sandy beaches sounds divine- I do not look forward to my holiday one bit until I have touched down on the runway. It sounds so ungrateful, I know but to me flying is so in humane.

To get me through the dread I turn the nightmare of going away into an excuse to buy a whole new wardrobe of clothing-those bright neon tops, funky shades and that oversized beach bag. I flick through the stuff I have and realise my swimwear collection is non-existent-time to start the swimwear shopping which is never usually a treat. This year do I dare to bare and wear an itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini? Or do I get a swimming costume? What about the tankini option?

*breathe*

As I enter River Island I assume that the day is going to be stressful. I'm looking for a swimming costume, something suitable but stylish. As I walk through the store, I spot out the corner of my eye a costume that to me looks like perfection. I hurry over there crossing my fingers, my toes, in fact anything that can be crossed in a hope that they have my size. 

I pick up the swimming costume in a size 8 and glare at it in disgust. I literally couldn't even fit one knocker in there. Size 10 isn't much of an improvement but I take it into the fitting room along with a 12 hopeful that one of them will fit. I always find it hard with a swimming costume. If you’re top heavy and have a tiny waste you have to try and squeeze them in or if you’re blessed with curves but no boobs then you have to hope that they don’t pop out. 

I squeeze into the ten-yeah this isn't going to work. I slip into the 12 and a tear forms in my eye- IT FITS. IT FITS.

I do the wiggle test- it passes. I do the jump test-it passes. I look side on-it passes. I look for hidden features- detachable straps and under wire. I look at the price tag- gulp. £30! £30 for a swimming costume?!

Okay, pull yourself together Mollie. I evaluate the situation. It’s stunning, it passes every test possible and I do have the cash in my purse. Okay, I need no more persuading- SOLD.

So here is the result. It’s a gorgeous white swimming costume with black detailing including a mesh panel around the middle. I have gone against everything I ever believed 1-never wear white in general because I'm too pale 2-never wear a white piece of swimwear due to the fact they’re prone to go see through. 

The black panelling down the side causes this amazing illusion and the under wire and tightening straps offer full support. Putting this swimming costume on made me feel amazing and in my eyes it was definitely worth the (gulp) £30 price tag that was hanging from it. It also comes in a gorgeous bikini version if you prefer a two piece to a one.

Here I've paired with some cute baby pink jelly shoes coming it at only £9.99 from New Look and a pair of black and subtle gold sunglasses from Camden Market priced at £7.50 all that is missing is a beach bag but I'm awaiting to find the perfect one.  

New Look- £9.99

Camden Market £7.50

Okay, so once I get passed the whole flight situation I can not wait to get into this outfit and sunbathe woo!

Thanks for reading, 

Mollie Isabella