singing the blues

patterned kimono jacket, TK MAXX

blue drop hem skirt, Batoko Clothing

black vest, Primark

socks, Primark

burgundy hat, H&M

tan leather backpack, Primark

owl necklace, Primark

black suede boots, Jeffrey Campbell Litas

nails, Barry M in Pure Turquoise 

I've been quite desperate to share my latest bargain with you all. A tan leather backpack has been something I've sought after for a good while and I've been tempted to buy ones off the internet for about £40. But it wasn't until last week when in London that I spotted this beauty in the Oxford Street Primark for only £9 that I knew I had a winner. The sizing and the style is so perfect and I can't wait to rock the backpack trend all summer long. I bought the kimono jacket in a TK Maxx sale last year for only £3, whatta bargain! The skirt is from a lovely online boutique called Batoko, check it out won't ya!

I'm back down in London next week as I'm going to watch the tennis at Wimbledon with my sister. Hopefully we'll get a glimpse of my main man, Roger Federer. I can't wait.

Hope you're all having a lovely week so far. I'm unfortunately working hard to save up for my holiday and for going to London!

Love Monica,xxxx

mustard mix-up

mustard knitted cardigan, ARK

black leopard print cross tee, Urban Outfitters

black pleated leather skirt, H&M

black spotty tights, Primark

belt, New Look

red satchel, Romwe

patent heeled chelsea boots, my mum's

nails, Barry M in Turquoise

I should be revising not blogging right now but I wanted to catch up with you all since I probably won't get another chance to update this week. I've got my last two A-Level exams on Thursday, Maths and Economics & Business, then I'm officially done! I'm off to London on Thursday evening, for a couple of nights, as I'm attending an applicant day at London College of Fashion, where I'll be studying in September. 

I'm super excited to watch the England match tonight - I can be into fashion and football right? 

I'm selling LOAAADS of clothes on eBay as I'm having a massive wardrobe clearout - make sure to check out my listings HERE!

I've jumped on the bandwagon and downloaded Instagram on my iPad, make sure to follow me, HERE!

grey outlook

grey t-shirt dress, Topshop

black leather jacket, H&M

headband (actually a necklace), Topshop

owl necklace, Primark

cross necklace Wavy Jewellery

round sunglasses, vintage

black socks, Primark

black suede creepers, ebay

aztec bag, vintage

I don't think this dress is very 'me' but I love it. I originally saw it on Nicola Claire's blog and was amazed how she made something so simple look so amazing. I've drenched myself in jewellery and paired the dress with my creepers. I found this headband (actually a necklace) which I used to wear like everyday last year. Totes gonna start wearing it again

I've had my final English Language exam today so I feel really relaxed now I can actually forget all the crazy theories that have been in my head over the past few months. 

Love Monica,xxx

aztec maxi

leather-look bralet, eBay

aztec maxi skirt, vintage

burgundy hat, H&M

aztec bag, vintage

cross necklace, eBay

black belt, New Look

tan heeled sandals, Primark

I was kindly sent this skirt by Bonnie from Flashes of Style a few months ago. Bonnie is one of my favourite bloggers and I think her style is impeccable. When I found out through her blog shop that she was selling this skirt, I jumped at the chance of owning it. I've waited until summer before showing it on my blog as I wanted to style it with sandals and a bralet. After being inspired lots by maxi skirts on 90210 and all over Tumblr, I can't wait to wear this one over the holidays. 

This week has been taken up by work and revision (as usual). I'm going to London in a couple of weeks so I've got that to look forward to!

Hope you're all having a fantastic week so far.

Love Monica,xxx

sorbet shades

spearmint jumper, International 
pink pleated skirt, ebay
white lace socks, Dorothy Perkins
owl necklace, Primark
denim brogues, Topshop
aztec bag, vintage


This is one of my favourite outfits at the moment. I love this jumper, my best friend Grace actually bought it before me and I was so jealous, I just had to get it myself. We often text each other on a morning before college to check we aren't both wearing it! I've matched it with a pleated pink skirt which I was lucky enough to get off ebay for about £6! The denim brogues are back - for about the fourth year running. What a great investment!
Hope you all have a lovely jubilee weekend. Unfortunately I'll be at work for most of it. 
Love Monica,xxx