This summer I’ve tried to be particularly careful when it comes to spending. Having enjoyed my first year of university, I think it is safe to say that my bank account is looking less than jolly. Luckily, I have still had a few summer favourite which I have come to acquire and love this season through interning/being an absolute fiend during the summer sales.
STATEMENT EARRINGS (Weekday London)
Having lost many of my smaller pairs of earrings and being hesitant to spend 50 quid on a new pair of trousers to update my summer wardrobe, I have now taken a keen interest to statement jewellery, particularly earrings. These two pairs are especially my favourites, as I could still (potentially) walk of the house in a plain tee and lounge pants but look half decent!
CLOTHING (Accessorize)
Again, there have been few new additions to my wardrobe apart from these bralettes I have been loving this season, I normally despise wearing bras anyway so this is a way to keep stylish and comfortable under strappy or overly skimpy tops this summer.
COLOURFUL BAGS (Accessorize and DKNY)
Although summer fashion is brighter and much more fun, my wardrobe doesn't tend to be the most diverse in terms of colour. Because of this, these two bags have been my go-to accessories for brightening up an outfit, The perk tis that they're also a perfect size and can be carried both in the daytime and during nights out.
BEAUTY (Body Shop and Lush)
My makeup routine has been more or less the same but this summer I have been trying out some new skincare products. It's bikini and crop top season so trying to keep my skin as clear smooth as possible has been a top priority. Two products I am loving at the moment are exfoliative products from Body Shop and Lush, which both smell incredible and have ben incredibly helpful skincare products.
SOUNDS: MUSIC AND PODCASTS
Lolo Zouai - I have been obsessing over this French-American singer's work as of late. It's not hard to fall in love with her music; she has the voice of angel and her vivid lyrics only compliment her sound...listen to IDR and Desert Rose and you will see what I'm talking about!
Drake (Scorpion) - Never in my life did I think I would listen to Drake every day for a solid month. Some of the songs - for me at least- are misses - but the majority of his new sounds have been on repeat on my phone, most notably the notorious song of the 'Kiki' challenge, In My Feelings, and trap-inspired rap song, Blue Tint.
About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge - I have yet to read Eddo-Lodge's 'Why I Am No Longer Talking to White People about Race', which has gotten fiercely good reviews from critics as she approaches the issue of race in the modern age, especially within contemporary British society, However, I have been loving her small segments which are free to download via the Apple podcast app which explores some of these issues further and in which she interviews a number of people on the topic.
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