When in Rome.

Who knew scheduled posts were a lot harder to write than normal ones?

Dress - H&M
Teapot necklace - Topshop
Big stone ring - gift

I decided that although I used to go weeks without posting, to leave you all alone for five days would be cruel. So while I'm enjoying Rome, you  can enjoy a few little pictures. I'm really happy with these pictures, they actually don't make me squirm when I look at them. They make me smile. :)
If you ignore my baby knees. Which I do. They look like baby faces. Little baby demons.
Maybe it's because I'm so in love with this dress? A lot of bloggers have it in the black and white striped print, but this floral was just too pretty. I might buy the other one as well, that's how good it makes me feel. And for such a self esteem boost, it wasn't too pricey either.
I used to save up all my money to buy one piece from Topshop, usually a pretty dress, and then find I had nothing to wear apart from three or four pretty dresses. Lately I've been buying more versatile pieces, things that work together and now I find it so much easier to find outfits I like. Neutrals and muted tones as well as gorgeous bright coloured patterns have really helped bring my wardrobe together. Basics are my best friends right now.

Well I might as well use this time wisely by asking a few things of you.

I love my followers, I love that I have followers and I love that the amount of followers I have grows. But I feel as if I don't know any of you! I really would like to know you all better so, if you would like to, leave a comment telling me about yourself or send me a quick email! I love getting them!

And another little thing, I'm not really happy with my blog name. It doesn't feel right to me. Maybe because it's taken from a song, it doesn't feel like my own. I was considering changing it to "Lily and the Glorious". I like how it sounds, it's more personal and I love the word glorious. What do you think?

Sorry for the loooooong post and I hope you are all having lovely summers (or winters)!

love lily x

I thought you should know.

Yesterday I went shopping. Again. I'm such a cliché.

Skirt - Zara
Tee - H&M
Jacket - My Daddy's
Belt - Charity Shop
Hairband - H&M

I realise I need to take better pictures that aren't squashed into my room, but as these were taken at about midnight there weren't many other options.
At the moment I'm liking salads & grey. Salads because they are so fun to make! You just throw whatever you want in and it's yummy, easy delicious food. And grey, a colour I loved, then hated & now appreciate. Relaxed yet not too boring. My new favourite.

love lily x

Velo.

Why can't British summer holidays start when it's actually hot?
They always miss the heat, so we're sweating in school but by the time we get let out... rain & clouds.
Ok, I'm complaining. It wasn't even that cold today. But still, it wasn't hot.

I thought these pictures came out okay when I took them, but my unphotogenicness proved me wrong. Oh Well.

Top; Zara
Cardigan; H&M
Skirt; American Apparel
Belt; Charity Shop
And the same sandals as before.
Isn't this top so pretty? I got it in the Zara sale, it made it through my selection process ( I had a pile of about ten things and I could only afford two ) because I just adore the print! Little bicycles!

I'm off camping for a couple of nights tomorrow, if the regular posting bug still has me next week expect a few more outfits and things. :)

love Lily
xx


p.s. Hello new followers! I'm trying to have a look at all your blogs, it may take me a little while to get round to it but I will try!

festive summer.

Sorry for the lack of posting! After Latitude I have been spending all my time catching up on blogs - I'm almost done but it has taken hours. Latitude was amazing, the best year yet (my fourth) and so much fun. I had such a good time even when I got separated from my friends (a lot, contact is hard) and was dancing like a maniac by myself. If you were there and saw a girl going crazy by herself at Yeasayer, Florence + the Machine or Vampire Weekend - it was me!! One of the nicest moments was when I couldn't make it to The Horrors because I was so hungry and I went and sat by myself having a pizza and listening to a children's bed time story outside the literary tent. Oh, and the doughnuts. They were good. And the margaritas I had with my mum on Saturday morning! What a buzz!
So next year, you all HAVE to go!

Cardi - H&M,    Skirt - Topshop (SALE £7!!),     Top - Topshop,     Belt - Charity Shop
I wore this today to go for a frappe/smoothie (we swappped a bit) and cake with Alice at the Black Cat Cafe. So yummy.

These are my £6 New Look sandals, looking a bit worse for wear after a few days and nights in feilds (as are my feet) but holding up well!

Oh and that, that is my fancy tripod. Jealous, aintcha!

lots of love and other nice stuff  from lily xxx

heat of the moment

I'm really loving doing regular posts. I think I mentioned all this before, but getting such nice feedback & seeing how many followers I've gained is so rewarding. You are all so sweet, and I do try and comment back as much as I can but it does get confusing.

I spent yesterday with my lovely friend Alice, we went shopping (again) and then ate popcorn and lemon sorbet (yummyyummyyummy) while watching Cracks. It was a really good film, so well done & beautiful styling but... it was disturbing. Definitely not what we were expecting. I won't spoil it for you though, you have to watch it for yourselves.



 
Tee - Topman, Skirt - H&M, Belt - Charity Shop, Sandals - M&S, Bag - Vintage (mummy's)
I had my outfit (an a back-up oufit) planned for yesterday, but in the end it was so hot I just had to throw on a comfy t-shirt instead. In the end I was really happy with it, I had one of the days when you catch a glimpse of your reflection and think "hey, I don't look too awful" which was nice.
I bought this t-shirt in the Topman sale and I loooove it, so perfect and it reminds me of Harry Potter which I like.
I have been desperately wanting some brown sandals recently (this would have looked better with brown sandals, the little shopping demon in my mind tells me), and I found the perfect pair in H&M but they didn't have my size. A five and a seven... but no six? So cruel. 

I probably won't have time for a post until after Latitude (next weekend) but hopefully I will have lots of amazing pictures to share with you!

Love From
Lily
x

I love your delicate way.

Hello there sweethearts, I've been putting off posting a bit because I've just been far to lazy to get the old camera out and go pose crazy. But I needed to show you my favourite sales purchase!

AREN'T THEY GORGEOUS!
These babies were costly though, at £25 they can hardly be called a bargain. Even out of a sale that is quite pricey for me and I would never have thought of buying them. Until I needed something to try on a top with... And then I decided I needed them.
I have worn them like 10 times already though, so it was worth it.
Besides, look at the lovely roses! So pretty!
 
shirt - H&M, shorts - Topshop, belt - my daddy's, horsie necklace - gift from Alice (Accessorize)

love from lily xx

P.S. Hopefully soon I will feel energised enough to throw on last night's "party" outfit and take some pictures, I wasn't really in a fit state to work a camera when I got home.