Currently Trending - Summer Essentials

Summer is quite obviously everyone's favourite season, though dressing for a day out when you can't rely on the sunshine is beginning to turn into a bit of a chore. My most common mistake is pessimistically judging the weather and going out in a winter coat when it's nearing 20 degrees and sunny. 

Here are a few staples for summer, which can be dressed up or down and be worn in rain or shine. 

No. 1: Graphic Print Sheer Pom-Pom Hemmed Top

This top is such a gorgeous print! It reminds me of a snake/Amazonian style. The picture really doesn't do it justice as the pinks and yellows really brighten it up and give it a cool summer feel. The pom-pom hem adds some femininity and a definite wow factor. This could be worn with black jeans for an edgy look, black skirt on a summers evening out or even on the beach on top of a bikini as a fake kaftan.

2: Boat Shoes + A Little Added NEON

I'm starting to become an absolute shoe addict. These gorgeous boat shoes are from River Island and I got them at a bargain for around £13. The colour is a dark navy though the cut out style adds a level of texture and stops them from looking anything close to boring. The added bright yellow, neon stripe is probably my favourite feature of these summer perfect shoes. Neon is so on trend and the strip along the sole is the perfect amount of brightness. 

3: Statement Necklace and Chunky Brights 

Favourite summer piece alert! I am so in love with this statement necklace from Primark. The gunmetal silver spikes and turquoise and coral beads are the perfect combination and really compliment each other. I'm usually wearing this necklace with a plain white t-shirt and orange cardigan, both from H&M, jeggings and the shoes above. A plain white t-shirt is a great staple for a summer wardrobe, it goes with anything and always looks fresh and timeless. 

I Love Revlon

Revlon is most definitely one of my favourite affordable make-up brands. And with Emma Stone now fronting their ad campaigns, the products have never appeared so on trend and lust-worthy. 

The Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain is the best lip product I've tried in ages. It is the ultimate chubby crayon. The packaging appearance is sleek, understated and the colour swatch is a true representation. (Sadly the writing on my tube have worn away, probably due to me fishing it out of my bag and constantly reapplying). The smell is fresh and subtle, the taste is neutral and it's so simple to apply. 

I chose shade 045 Romantic and I love it. It can be worn as a striking cherry red or a lighter pale pink - depending on how much you apply and what look you are aiming for. Unlike many other lip stains the colour actually stays all over the lip. As generally I find with normal stains, the colour begins to fade from the centre of my mouth out and I end up looking like I've applied a really horrid lip pencil! The moisturising qualities are to die for and I honestly think, do just as well as a slick of old faithful vaseline.