Don't get me wrong, I've been really enjoying the hot weather and sunny days, but sometimes, it's great when the sky's a little overcast and a cool breeze kicks in. 

I've been spending a lot of time in Kew (a part of South-West London belonging to the borough of Richmond) recently. It's the perfect leafy suburb to while away the time in on a Friday afternoon - there's lots of small independent boutiques, small cafe's and coffee shops, and of-course, the famous Royal Botanic Kew Gardens if you fancy a stroll and an agricultural day out. 

The milder weather has meant that it's the perfect time for me to whip out my collection of white shirts and blouses and I could not be happier. On this particular day I was really inspired by the combination of this poet blouse from Topshop and my pale wash denim dungarees from Whistles - I love the mix of bohemian and city chic. I've also been really enjoying wearing my dungarees half done up and half loose for an even more casual look.
​I also just got my first ever pair of classic black hi-top converse. These are an absolute staple of mine already as they are so easy to style and add such an effortlessly timeless yet retro feel to any outfit. I loved my two-tone hi-top converse to death (literally, they are tearing all over the place, I've been wearing them since I was twelve!) but it was time for a new pair. I bought these via Depop as I managed to find them for a much cheaper price - £55 RRP is very overpriced for Converse in my opinion, especially as you used to be able to pick up new pairs for a mere £20-£30 only a few years ago, but what can I say - it's just another sign of the times. 

Blouse -Topshop (old) / Dungarees - Whistles / Bag - Topshop via Mary's Living & Giving (similar here) / Shoes - Converse / Sunglasses - Rayban (Round)

It's been a long time since I've blogged. I had so many elaborate blog posts planned - different clothing orientated posts, travel guides, London guides etc. But March & April both ended up being unsuspectedly difficult months for me. Therefore, I neglected a lot of creative things in my life that I wish I hadn't. So, I'm back (hopefully for a longer period of time now), and I've decided to go back to basics and do a few simpler posts, this one in particular focusing on one of my all time favourite wardrobe staples - the printed t-shirt. 

Leather Jacket - All Saints (Wyatt discontinued, similar style here) / T-shirt - Ganni / Jeans - Vintage Levi's 501 (via Asos marketplace) / Trainers - Adidas (Superstars) (similar here) / Hat - eBay / Belt - Primark

I bought this t-shirt just over two months ago now - it had been on my wishlist for absolutely ages, so I finally took the plunge and purchased it. Ganni is one of my all time favourite brands, especially for wafer-thin soft cotton t-shirts, but the price-tag has always been eye-wateringly high. This t-shirt, however, had remained in the back of my mind for so long that I just couldn't help myself any longer, and I decided to overlook the price tag just this once. Frankly, it was worth the money, because I have barely taken it off since buying it, and it works ​so well with my wardrobe! I love a good white t-shirt, as most people do, but there was something about the simple slogan and water-colour bananas in this particular style that just had me at hello.

Denim Jacket - Vintage / T-shirt - Ganni (as above) / Trousers - Topshop (similar here) / Belt - Salvatore Ferragamo / Trainers - Adidas (Superstars) (similar here) / Sunglasses - Rayban (Round)

Printed t-shirts are such a fun way of updating your Spring/Summer wardrobe. They're easy to style, and great for making a somewhat boring outfit more fun. I love wearing them tucked into 501's, or with a pair of tapered trousers like the ones in the photo above (that dusty pink is huge for this season, and looks surprisingly flattering even on a ridiculously pale gal like me). They look great underneath a suit instead of a white shirt if you're looking to create a more casual take on a smart outfit, and they look ace underneath a denim or leather jacket. I will definitely be whipping out my printed t-shirt collection more for this Spring/Summer, so look out for a post dedicated solely to the humble cotton tee. 

​Thank you for reading, and hopefully there'll be more posts in the upcoming weeks, as I've got some great ideas that I'd love to share with you all!
​ (also if you clocked the title of this post and don't know where that song lyric is from, then you ain't no hollaback girl, just saying) x