11/01/2016

wishing for summer | a kimono and a crop top

11/01/2016




Kimono: Pull and Bear
Crop top: Primark
Jeans: Topshop
Necklace: Artemis Accessories


Can you believe we're over a week into 2016 already?!

I have a feeling January's going to fly by, it's getting busy already. The exciting news is that I've got quite a lot of videography work on the go/coming up soon, I just hope the rest of the year continues in the same vein!

As those of you who follow me on instagram or twitter might have noticed, I popped down to Bristol for the day on Friday to do some work with Turtle Bay, a chain of Caribbean restaurants. If you're UK based, or just visiting for that matter, definitely check out your nearest one - they do the most amazing food and cocktails and pride themselves on friendly, attentive service. Anyway, the video I'm working on is for internal use within the company, and I'm thrilled to be working with such an exciting brand. I've got a lot of editing to do this week now!

This is normally about the time of year that I start getting excited for summer, and this year is no exception, even if the forecasts are saying the coldest weather is yet to come for us here in the UK (boooo). I can't wait for the spring/summer collections to emerge in full, perhaps that was why I subconsciously decided to channel some festival vibes yesterday with this Pull and Bear kimono.

During my trip to Bristol on Friday, I managed to have a bit of a snoop around the shops after I'd finished working. It was then that I came across my first Pull and Bear store! I've eyed up their clothes online before, but I had no idea that they had shops in the UK - am I massively behind the times here? They had an amazing sale on, and I could have bought all sorts of things, but in the end I decided to just go for this kimono. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a colourful ethnic print! It has a gorgeous velvety texture too, which I think is what sealed the deal.

I'll probably keep working slightly more summery items like this into my outfits now to make myself feel like warmer weather's approaching, even if it's actually a long way off!
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23 comments :

  1. Kathleen Duffin11 January 2016 at 13:32

    I went in the Pull and Bear in Bristol of Christmas, I didn't know they were in the UK yet either!
    I also need to go to a Turtle Bay ASAP, it's been on my mental list for too long!!

    Made In The 1990s

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    1. Helen Griffiths11 January 2016 at 16:13

      Ah I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't know! I'll have to look out for more Pull and Bear shops. Definitely go for it, the food and cocktails are just sooooo good! xx

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  2. The Style Rawr12 January 2016 at 08:08

    This kimono is so pretty and makes me think of Summer! Yay for Turtle Bay work, I love it there. Glad you enjoyed the shops, Pull & Bear is great - the customer service is always awful but the stylish threads make up for it!

    T xx

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  3. Helen Griffiths12 January 2016 at 10:47

    Thanks Tara! :) yeah I agree actually, the customer service wasn't great in Pull & Bear, but the clothes were just so gorgeous! Xx

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  4. May Cho12 January 2016 at 13:27

    Looking absolutely gorgeous, Helen, and it's wonderful that you've got a busy month this early on in the year! I'm pretty darn excited for the rest of the year, too.

    Wishing you all the best!

    May | THE MAYDEN | bloglovin'

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    1. Helen Griffiths12 January 2016 at 20:00

      Aw thanks May! Hope you have a lovely 2016! Xx

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  5. Abigail Whitehead12 January 2016 at 19:45

    Your hair is amazing!!

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  6. Katherine Anne Cutar12 January 2016 at 23:35

    I looove the whole outfit! <3

    x, Kat of Nested Thoughts
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  7. Emma Loves Fashion13 January 2016 at 08:36

    Amazing!
    Love that post dear.
    Wish you an amazing day,
    Emma
    www.emmalovesfashion.com

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  8. ►Nadush13 January 2016 at 17:13

    You look great :)
    NEW POST! : THE COLORFUL THOUGHTS

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  9. Valerie Price13 January 2016 at 21:07

    I love the colorful design of the kimono...such a cute look!

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    1. Helen Griffiths14 January 2016 at 11:30

      Thanks lovely :) I can never resist a colourful print! xx

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  10. Chichi14 January 2016 at 15:02

    U look lovely in thise colours! Surely checking the restaurant the next time I am in the uk!
    Thestyletune.blogspot.com

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    1. Helen Griffiths14 January 2016 at 23:36

      Aw thank you! Yaaay I'm sure you'll love it, they have a Turtle Bay in most major UK cities :) xx

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  11. Kate Rose xo14 January 2016 at 17:52

    Your outfit is stunning, I just want summer to hurry up and come! x

    Kate// katerosexo1.blogspot.com

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    1. Helen Griffiths14 January 2016 at 23:41

      Thanks Kate :) I knowwww I need some warm sunshine!

      Helen xx
      helsyeah.co.uk

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  12. Isa Machado14 January 2016 at 22:36

    Amazing outfit dear! :)

    Isa M., Tic Tac Living

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