Try On Summer Clothing Haul

My wardrobe was lacking in a few essentials for the warm weather, and so over the last few weeks I have been shopping for some new summery items. Everything in this haul is fairly new, so most of it will still be in stores, and what I could find is linked down below.
The majority of my new things are from New Look as it's so local to me and they have some really pretty things in there at the moment! 

So this isn't really an essential, but my height means that beautiful playsuits that are actually long enough (like this one) don't come along often. I mentioned in my previous haul that I really like V necks; I think this V neck wrap is flattering and pretty. It's cut off by a tie in a bow at the back, and I love it!

I live in skinny jeans, especially in the colder weather. This makes it a very unseasonal buy, but when your legs are as long as mine, you gotta buy when you see :) They look almost shiny in the photographs, but they're not, I think it's the glare from my mirror.

One of the only purchases not from New Look was this striped top. I love the black hem along the sleeves and bottom of the top - it adds something else and gives it a slight girly and bohemian feel, too.

I bought the same top but in a floral green print as well. I think it's absolutely gorgeous!

I love ribbed detailing on clothing; the ribs make the crop top so much more interesting with added texture, and the black is a staple that will go with absolutely everything. I think crop tops look super flattering with high-waisted bottoms, which leads me on to... Navy denim shorts that also go with everything. These are really comfy and stretchy like jegging material, and I know I'll be wearing them tons this summer!

I decided to buy the crop top in white too, as it was on sale and is such a basic item.

I am so in love with this last tee - also a V neck - the pattern is so vibrant and bold; this kind of tile/tribal print is quite popular this year. The tassels also make a great feature, to be worn in a bow or hanging loose. As this is quite a loose fit, it looks really nice with skinny jeans or shorts.

One of my favourite things from this haul is definitely this gem. Kimonos became really popular last year, and I finally have one now. The pattern is so bold and striking, and I think the V down the back is so cool. I'm in love.

I've recently joined a netball team and begun running in the mornings, so I needed some new gear to get started, including these black and white tile runner shorts with black edging. They are really comfortable and lightweight, and they go with pretty much anything being monochrome.

Sticking with shorts, these were a bargain at a fiver in the New Look sale. These will be really handy for sport too, and I really, really love grey.

{the shoes aren't included in the haul} When I saw this maxi skirt in store, I couldn't believe how long it was. It's the perfect length for me, but must trail along the floor for many others. I love the blue and orange contrast in this skirt, and the slit makes it breezy and easy to wear. Another of my favourites!

{I sincerely apologise for the mess on my bed} Navy jogging bottoms are such an essential, so I snapped them up from New Look's Tall section. As you can see from the top photo, they are so thickly and fluffily lined, which will be super snug in winter!

{the black top and ditsy shorts also aren't included} I bought these sunglasses from Camden Market in London last month. They are quite crazy, but that's why I like them. They're different, and odd, and I love purple. Me and my friends all bought sunglasses, and it was so much fun!

Shop my haul:

Black crop top - New Look, here

White crop top - New Look, here

Striped top with black hem - Dorothy Perkins (no longer online)

Green floral top with black hem - Dorothy Perkins (no longer online)

Black top with square tribal/tile V neck and tassels - New Look (can't find online but is still in store)

Black and green kimono - New Look, here

Floral playsuit - New Look Tall (no longer online)

Purple sunglasses - Camden Market

Tile print maxi skirt - New Look, here

High-waisted skinny black jeans - New Look Tall, here

Navy Joggers - New Look Tall, here

Blue denim high-waisted shorts - New Look Tall, here

Black and white tile print runner shorts - New Look, here

Grey runner shorts - New Look, here

Let me know what your favourite item was and how you would style it!

Also, feel free to comment post suggestions; I'm always open to new ideas :)

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10 Ways To Reduce Dark Under-Eye Circles

Source: www.learntogetridof.com via google images

For me, the end of school term is one of the busiest and most tiring times of the year; sometimes even my concealer struggles to beat my under-eye bags! So I decided to do some research - here's ten ways to reduce those puffy bags without the use of makeup, for that natural and awakened look and feeling:

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Ok, so this may seem very obvious, but GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP!! So I'm probably not one to talk - an early night for me is way overdue - but lack of sleep definitely will increase dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, but I'm sure you probably know that. What you may not know, however, is that sleeping on your front will actually give you bigger bags. It's all down to gravity! Any liquids will pool underneath your eyes, and leave you with swollen eyes the next morning.

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Another biggie: drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Again, I am guilty of drinking a single glass of water in one day, but I'm hoping this will remind me! Although, drinking right before you hit the hay will cause your eyes to swell with the all the liquids in your body, so try to drink the majority of your fluids during the daytime.

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Before you sleep, make sure you remove your makeup so as not to clog up your skin. You have to let it breathe whilst you're asleep. If you can, make the effort to moisturise and apply a cooling eye-cream both first and last thing in the day. This will soften and soothe your eyes, as well as reducing wrinkles and sagging.

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Cool compresses will also soothe your eyes and reduce dark circles. Examples of this would be to apply cold metal spoons under your eyes, or ice packs. This will immediately reduce swelling.

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Placing cucumber slices on your lids, or ripe avocado underneath will also improve them.

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Talking of food, eat healthily. Lots of antioxidants, especially fruit like blueberries and leafy, green vegetables will improve the condition of your puffy eyes, as will vitamins. 

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On the other hand, cut back on the amount of salt you intake!

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Now, I know you're tired, but rubbing your eyes will only cause them to swell. Remember, the skin under your eyes is the most delicate, so try not to tug and tease it too much.

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Another way to preserve the skin for longer is to wear dark, good quality sunglasses in the summer time to protect your skin from melanin changes by the sun. The sun is damaging, and the more you protect your eyes, the younger your skin will stay for longer.

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Last but not least, try to relax more. Stress and anxiety wears you down, and does nothing for the bags under your eyes.

Follow my simple tips and you'll have bagged yourself some bright eyes in no time!

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