Crop top  - New Look

Maxi Skirt - Primark

Rings and Necklace - New Look

Watch - Michael Kors

I hope you all enjoyed the little heatwave we had here in England last week, I planned to do a lot more outfit posts seeing as it was finally hot enough to start wearing my summer wardrobe but as usual the summer devil that is pollen got in the way.  I tried to enjoy the sun as much as I could and top up my Santorini tan but my hayfever kicked in at full force leaving me looking a sweaty, sneezy, puffy eyed mess and leading to several horrific nosebleeds.  I absolutely love summer but I hate the hayfever that comes with it, so for each day I spend outside I have to spend two days inside recovering.  Before it got too bad though I did mange to get some pictures of this outfit.  It may be a bit bland for summer, as summer is a time that you can really experiment with colours (which I am aiming to do a little more), but for me black and white will never go out of style and will always be one of my favourite combinations.  This to me is the perfect outfit for British weather, which can one minute be roasting hot sunshine and then in a split second change to cold wind and rain, as maxi skirts are nice and loose in the heat but keep your legs covered for when it turns cool and I like how this layered white crop top keeps it from looking too simple.  I love this crop top and will be wearing it to death this summer with high waisted skirts and trousers.

I have also been having a major dilemma with my hair.  I feel like this happens every summer when it is way too hot to leave my hair down and style it, as the heat just leaves it looking a flat greasy mess. I contemplated getting it all cut off and going for a "lob" (which I am still considering) but I know come winter I may regret it.  I love having longer hair and being able to try different styles which I won't be able to do so much with shorter hair.  After getting bored of sticking my hair up in a ponytail or messy bun this pull through braid has become my go-to hairstyle this summer, it's great for keeping the hair off my face and neck when I'm feeling hot.  I'm always looking for new summer hairstyles to try though to keep my hair out of my face, so if you have any ideas please let me know.

Every time I go shopping I go with the mission of adding a bit of colour to my wardrobe, but always seem to be drawn to the classic black and white.  My last shopping trip was no different when I picked up this monochrome printed top from H&M.  Sometimes I just don't think you can beat the classic black and white though.

Top - H&M

Jeans - Dorothy Perkins

Shoes - New Look

This is one of the most comfortable tops I now own!  It's so lightweight and comfy.  Perfect for this Spring weather where it's not quite warm enough for bare arms but too warm for a cardigan or jumper.  The clashing patterns are great for adding interest to a simple outfit too.

I have been feeling quite bored with my hair recently, this is the longest I've gone without having it coloured or all cut off.  I was contemplating going for the "lob" recently but was banned by my best friend who is getting married next week, as I am bridesmaid and she wants me to keep it long for the wedding.  So I have been trying a lot more updos out on it recently and this side braid has become one of my favourites for keeping it out of my face.  I have not quite perfected it yet but I hope with a bit more practice I'll get better and quicker at it.

Speaking of my friend getting married, I will be off to Santorini for her wedding on Saturday and I cannot wait!!  I'm hoping to get lots of posts up when I get back with lots of lovely new outfits I've bought for it, including my bridesmaid dress!  It's beautiful and I cannot wait to wear it.

Playsuit, £17.99 - iKrush

I recently received this lovely monochrome paisley print playsuit from iKrush and I absolutely love it.  It is currently on offer with 10% off making it an affordable £17.99, and for the price the quality is amazing.  The material is so nice and light and comfortable, making it perfect for this horrible muggy weather we're having in England at the moment.  I also like the fact that it has sleeves for this same reason, as I'm not sure if it's just me but when it's warm but dull and drizzling rain I don't really feel right going out in little strappy playsuits and dresses.  I also like that the sleeves are wide and flowy adding to the slight seventies vibe given off by the paisley print.  Teamed with my chunky black platforms it makes for the perfect English summer night outfit.

Up until a few years ago I had never once suffered from hay fever and then it just popped up out of nowhere.  I still love summer despite the stuffy nose and itchy eyes it now brings along with it, but it doesn't make blogging an easy task.  I love being able to do these outfit posts outside in the sunshine but within seconds the sneezing fits begin and my eyes start to stream.  I have tried every type of hay fever medication but to no avail, so sadly for every day I spend outside I spend three hauled up indoors waiting for my symptoms to become bearable again.  It's such a pain but I refuse to let it ruin my summer and will try to do blog photos whenever my eyes are not an unattractive red puffy mess.

 



If there's one trend that you cannot miss right now, it's Monochrome.  It's highly unlikely that you will be able to walk into any store right now without seeing a sea of black and white amongst the rails.  As a lover of black, this brings me nothing but delight.  Don't get me wrong I love a bit of colour in my wardrobe, but if there is one colour I find myself constantly going back to, it is black, and I don't think that will ever change.  And what colour goes better with black than any other colour? Why white, of course!  So this trend is right up my street.  Here are just a few of my favourites available on the High Street right now...

 



 

High Waist Harlequin Skinny Pants and Alex Black and White Peplum Dress from Motel - Motel have a great new collection of monochrome prints for the new season and these are just two of my favourites.  So if, like me, you're a fan of this trend I suggest you head on over to their site and take a look.  If something takes your fancy don't forget to use my discount code "misssadiek" and for this week only get 25% off your order.

Star and Stripe Nail Wraps from Boohoo - If going all out in black and white stripes is a little too Beetlejuice for you then these nails wraps from Boohoo are a great way to work the trend into your look.

Moto Striped Shorts, Katz Cut Out Shoes and Quilted Box Chain Bag from Topshop - I love these shoes and think they would look perfect with some little frilly ankle socks.  If I had to give another reason why I love this trend so much it is because, for as long as I can remember, I have admired Chanel and a classic black and white look makes me think of them.  That is why I love this bag.  To me there is something very Chanel-esque about it with it's chain strap and quilted bottom.

What do you think of the Monochrome trend? Yay or Nay?