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My usual blogging routine has completely fallen by the way side this week as yet again I'm on deadline for my magazine and have still got an immense amount of work to finish. So here's a quick post about a blogger I've been meaning to write about for a while now, Emily Divine.

 

First of all, I love the name - very old school Hollywood film star. But secondly, I absolutely love her vintage-esque style. She's got that gorgeous 60s style of dressing, seen on the likes of Carrie from Wish,Wish,Wish and Olivia from What Olivia Did. All little dresses, fur coats and grown out bangs.

 

I need to get to work on this immense pile of features now so check out Emily's blog here and below are a few of my favourite looks from this bloggers wardrobe.

 

Images courtesy of Emily Divine

 

I probably won't have time to blog again till next week so have a great bank holiday lovelies. Don't forget me!

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I have a couple of new wardrobe additions which I've been waiting to show you for a while now - apart from my delicious new coat which I bought today but more about that later. I was recently contacted by the guys over at Boden to see if I wanted to pick something from their gorgeous spring/summer collection. Before heading over to the website, I had the preconception the brand was more yummy mummy's than anywhere that I'd usually check out. Little did I know! They had a gorgeous selection of dresses and I finally settled on this white broderie anglaise fifties dress with pretty capped sleeves, reaching just above the knee and complete with pockets - ever the practical fashion bod. I can't wait to wear this dress to Florence next month when I head over to there for Pitti Uomo - a premium menswear show which is just fabulous darling!

White 50s Sundress C/O Boden

 

Next up we have this stunning curve clinging dress from Vero Moda Very. Very, if you didn't know is part of the Best Seller stable which includes two of my favourite labels, Vero Moda and Selected Femme. I was kindly gifted this dress from the girls over at Best Seller and I actually couldn't believe my luck when it came through the post. The material is a soft chiffon double layer with a slip underneath.

 

Not only does it have this undeniably gorgeous watercolour print in a white, green, blue and grey colour pallet, but the fit is incredibly flattering, reaching mid-thigh but with a dipped hem to the back. I'd just like to state as well, I'm not gushing about this dress because it was a gift - I would never put something on I Heart if I didn't truly love it. Justification over and done with, now breathe. 

 

I'll be putting together an outfit post soon with this little number so keep your eyes peeled.

Watercolour Print Dress C/O Vero Moda Very

 

Yesterday I was on the hunt for a new dress to wear to a black tie event next week and although I found very little, I did find me a lovely new coat. I needed a lightweight summer coat and where better to head than Zara. This cut is perfect for my body shape and I love anything with bracelet sleeves. Plus the powder blue colour is stunning. The only thing I slightly dislike about this coat is the material - it's linen which means it creases easily. Not good for three train journeys on a morning and evening. Hey, ho, I can forgive that because of this delicious colour.

Finally, I have to share my bargain of the month - this gorgeous blue dress from George at Asda for only £16. I bought it when I went shopping last week and absolutely love it. This is the thing about bring able to drive now, I would never usually shop at Asda for my food but now not only can I drive up there and sometimes end up in McDonald's - by complete accident I swear - I also keep buying things from the clothing, shoes and accessories section. I'm actually wearing this dress right now under my blue coat and it looks pretty darn fly. It definitely looks far more expensive than the measly £16 I paid for it.

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Held during Cannes Film Festival, this was Raf Simon's first Resort collection for Christian Dior and what a collection it was. I recently decided to book a week away to Marrakesh for my birthday with one of my closest friends Jess in October and I'm already looking for wardrobe inspiration to take away with me. I'm thinking less Carrie Bradshaw in Abu Dhabi, and more understated glamour in a Christian Dior girl kind of fashion. 

First of all, if I'm to sport anything like these crop tops and mid-drift revealing dresses, I'm going to have knuckle down with the stomach crunches. When I say knuckle down, I mean start doing them obviously. 

The show, held yesterday, was supposed to take place in the open air around sunset. The torrential rain folied than plan and with that said, the guests made their way under umbrellas and a huge canape to watch the 58-strong runway collection.

It's clear to see the link from Simon's time at Jill Sander to Christian Dior, with colour blocking statement pieces and modernist graphic prints all key focuses for 2014. The standout pieces for me, which in a dream world I'd be packing for Marrakesh this instance, have to be the cobalt blue swimsuit, the simple black strapless dress and the blue trouser suit. I can imagine pretty much most of this collection in my suitcase.

By the way, if you've been to Marrakesh please leave me a comment below with any tips, advice, places to visit, things to do. Now enjoy the Dior...

Images courtesy of Style.com 

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1. Neon Lace Hard Clutch Accessorize 2. Lush Nude Crystal Slipper Miss Selfridge 3. Ottoman Hands One Stone Ring ASOS 4. Limited Edition Organza Dress Topshop

I've just been invited to a black tie event through work and I'm completely panicking about the complete lack of 'black-tie' suitable dresses in my wardrobe. This morning I've looked through all my go-to shopping sites to see if anything catches my eye (and is purse friendly) but there's nothing.

 

I'm supposed to working tomorrow from home, but I have a feeling my Saturday will be spent shopping in search of the perfect dress - suitable for a work function, but nice enough to wear again somewhere else. Sure enough, when I was looking for options this morning, I didn't see any dresses but I did spot four gorgeous pieces on the high street that have quickly been put in my 'pay-day wishlist'.

 

First up we have this gorgeous box clutch. I was looking for a Great Gatsby style one, all gold and sequins, but this neon lace style caught my eye straight away.

 

Next up, these lush (that's their actual name) crystal pumps are perfect to add a bit of glamour to skinnies and a cami.

 

Although I hadn't heard of Ottoman Hands until now, it's officially my new favourite jewellery house - check out all the pieces at ASOS.

 

Finally, this organza dress is slightly more than what I'd usually pay at £180, but it looks absolutely stunning on the model. What have you spotted on the high street that you love this work?