Festival Must Haves

Another post for my festival series I've been doing recently to get everyone in the summery mood!

I've been browsing online to find some cool bits I can bring with me to Reading; just fun bits that probably aren't essential but I need them in my life

This one is definitely an essential for a British festival, who knows what the weather will be like, so this lightweight mac from Alice Takes A Trip is perfect. Love the pastel pink and giant storm cloud on the back

This festival kit from Topshop looks really good - I mainly need the compactable cup and ear buds. But it also comes with a whistle, tissues, hair chalk and a few other bits. Bit of a novelty, but you get your money's worth

If you've always wanted to try out colourful hair, festivals are great time to do it. These hair chalk highlights in Brazen from flashmob come with 3 amazing colours, and will distract from unwashed hair whilst you're away

Another essential, in my opinion, is this adorable Audiology portable phone charger from Urban Outfitters. They come in loads of colours and it's always better to be safe than sorry and purchase one of these before you go so you can stay in contact with your friends, and people back at home just in case. 

Another popular way to cover a bad hair day at a festival is to chuck on a flower garland, and i adore this one from Monki. Everyone can pull them off, and why not wear massive flowers on your head whilst you're in the mosh pit? Have fun with it right!?

One of my favourite things at Reading last year was the silent disco, and these 'Electric Kisses' lipsticks from Flashmob would have looked so good in the neon lights whilst my friends and I were dancing away. And there's a colour for every night.

And if you really wanted to push the boat out, you can wear these 'Superstar Nova' intensifying eyeliners as well (or rock eyes instead of lips). The colours of these are super pretty and will brighten up any tired eyes too! 

Lastly on my list of festival must haves, are these hair rings from Regal Rose. The feathers will give you a cool boho vibe, and you can wear these all the time, not just at festivals or in the sun. 

What are you're must haves this festival season? And what you excited to see or do this summer? Let me know! 

Love Nikki xxx

*photos are not mine

Festival Outfit Inspo

Can you tell I'm so f*cking excited for festival season! I am going to Reading again this year, yay yay! And festivals = summer, which also equals great outfit inspiration. Even if you're not attending any festivals this summer, you can still dress like you are. Here are a few simple outfit ideas - clothing from Motel Rocks and a few simple and interchangeable accessories from ASOS

Cecil Slip Dress in Opium Cream

Dr Martins 2976 Boot in Black Smooth

Warehouse Suede Drawstring Duffle Bag with Tassel

Trip Metal Round Mirror Sunglasses

If you're feeling brave, then this cream dress will be great for a hot day at a festival. The sunglasses and Dr Martins toughen it up a bit, and you can throw on a jumper or shirt if it gets a bit cooler in the evening

Motel Miki Strappy Bralet in Paint Daubs Red

Motel Zoe High Waisted Track Pants in Honeycombe Black Spandex

Vans Classic Black Slip On Trainers

Mi-Pac Bumbag in Perforated Black

At a festival you can sometimes find yourself to be sitting around a lot during the mornings and early afternoon, so these trousers will provide maximum comfiness. The bralet adds a pop of colour, and I find at festivals Vans are the best shoe to wear when you know later on you'll be running all about the place and dancing all night. The bumbag, maybe a bit controversial for some, is a staple for festivals; it can hold your essentials, you have your hands free, and you're not annoying anyone behind you in the crowd with a massive backpack. 

Deena Babydoll Dress in Garden Stripe Black and White

ASOS GONE Biker Wellies

Warehouse Suede Drawstring Duffel Bag with Tassel

Catarzi Stetson Hat with Contrast Band

I am obsessed with this dress and it's boho, hippie vibe. And the hat and duffle completes the outfit. I added the vibrant wellies just to add a bit of colour, and wellies are essential for a British festival!

Sheby Jumpsuit in Moss Green

Vans Classic Black Slip On Trainers

Fjallraven Kanken Mini Backpack

Trip Metal Round Mirror Sunglasses

This jumpsuit is so easy to wear, and again, on cold and rainy days you can just chuck anything over the top. The mini backpack is a great option if you plan on carrying around your essentials and some other bits too (like a blanket or a spare jumper), and as it's mini it wont be to much of an annoyance for others (I don't know if this is just me? But I don't get why people wear backpacks if they plan on being right in the crowd, am I the only one?)

Hope you like my 4 simple festival outfit ideas, hopefully this give you guys some inspiration and is getting you excited for summer!

Let me know what you're planning on wearing this summer & what festivals you're going to! 

Nikki xx

*photos are not mine

Festivals 2015

Festival season has begun across the pond, but I really think British do it best. Here's a summary of the biggest and best music festivals to help you guys decide where to go camp this year!

Reading and Leeds

             This is the one for me. I went last year & I can honestly say it was the best 5 days of my life. The music is so diverse, I think anyone with any taste can go and still have an amazing time. This years headliners are Metallica, Mumford & Sons, The Libertines. With music from BMTH, Alt-J, Royal Blood, Kendrick Lamar and Bastille also playing the main stage. Babymetal will also be playing their first ever UK festival; who I think will put on an interesting show. 

             The NME stage also looks amazing to me; LimpBizkit, Swim Deep, Twin Atlantic, Wolf Alice, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Deadmau5, Years & Years, are a few of the people playing. With a closing set from Knife Party. The Dance Stage, The Pit, Festival Republic Stage and the 1xtra Stage all have some great musicians on the line up, and are great for hearing new music and bands you may not originally think to listen to. 

            I'm biased, but RandL is definitely one of the front running festivals in Britain at the moment. 

Download

              'The UK's premier Rock festival' pretty much sums it up. It is hardcore and is what festivals are truly about. With 4 stages, Slipknot, Muse and Kiss are headlining this year. Other big names include Motley Crue, A Day To Remember, Rise Against, Marilyn Manson, Fightstar, Enter Shikari and Dragonforce (who even my own mother enjoys listening to). 

               It's definitely aimed at a certain taste, so you know you can make friends easily, as you know everyone there appreciates good quality rock music. 

Latitude

              Held in my home county, this was the first festival I went to and I'm glad it was! It's a lot more chill, with a big focus on people of any age going, including children, with family camping. It's also got so much more than just music; it has poetry, comedy, loads of artsy bits to see and do. Because of where it is held it has such a cool, indie vibe - there a raves in the woods each night, a cool lake stage, and pink sheep grazing between the camp site and arena area. There's a couple of similar name playing as R&L's; and also Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, Manic Street Preachers, The Vaccines, La Roux and loads more. Personally I really recommend Latitude for first timers (and everyone else) cause it's such a hippy relaxed vibe.

Glastonbury

              The Kim K of festivals, everyone has heard of this one and the controversy it causes. It lives up to it's reputation every time, with incredible (and slightly unexpected) names. From Lionel Richie to Foo Fighters to Kanye West; it's kind of random. But a festival everyone should attend once in their life, or so I think. There's not too much to say about Glastonbury really because it is so huge that I don't really need to tell you anything about it. This is one for the cool kids though.

Boardmasters

               Held in Cornwall, it is the 'home of surfing and music'. Raleigh Ritchie, Bastille, Duke Demont, Rudimental and Seasick Steve are but a few playing over the weekend. Different to the rest, there's surfing during the day and music in the night, which sounds amazing to me. And if you're in such a beautiful place such as Cornwall you really can't not have a great time. They also hold after parties in Newquay until the sun comes up to keep you going all day long. This is one I've been wanting to go to for a long time!

These are a few of what Britain has to offer, but Festival Calender has a massive list of what else is going on over the next few months! Book your tickets soon guys, otherwise you might regret it!

Nikki xx

A New Chapter

Today I had my final A-Level exam (ethics, if you were wandering) and now it leaves me with a huge mix of emotions. I'm happy. I, fingers crosses, never have to revise for A-Levels again. I'm excited. It is summer. I can chill with my friends in what will hopefully be fabulous weather in England; I'm going to Reading Festival in August which is going to be crazy; I'm going to Camden in a few weeks to shop and eat food; I've got parties and nights out to look forward to, basically a lot of time to not worry about any responsibilities. BUT, that also leads me to my next emotion. Apprehension and worry over what I'm going to do next; I'm finding it hard to find a full time job, I'm not going to university until 2015, and you need money to travel. However, until I've figured all this out, I should just enjoy the current freedom I have, and the few months I have left with some of my friends before they all go off to university. 

And now that exams are over I am going to dedicate a lot more time to this blog. I don't want to just write about fashion however, I want to write about things I'm passionate about, experiences I have, take loads of photos of everywhere I go. I have so many plans, I just need to get the ball rolling. 

So it's officially a new chapter in my life. I'm sad to let go of the easiness and routine of school, but excited to feel a bit more adult and free and have loads of new experiences. 

Hope you are all well! Let me know what your plans are this summer, what your plans are for after school if you've also finished, let me know how you are feeling in general! 

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

Summer Wish List

Carrying on from my last post, I am in such a summery mood and really can't wait for all the new season stuff to come out. These are a few items I've had my eye on for a little while;

1. Asos Native Rose Short in Geo Rose - These look really comfy for those hot summer days (that we wont get in England) and the pattern is super cool and on trend. They'll look good with plain tees and sandals for a casual day look, or add some heels and some jewellery and you can dress it up for night.

2. PacSun Fringe Kimono - I think Kimono's are really great summer items, although this black one isn't the summeriest. But on a cool summers night this will keep you warm, or at a festival this will keep you covered from the hot burning sun. I'd style this with skinny jeans or denim shorts and a plain vest or tee tucked in. 

3. Asos Cami Top with Tribal Face - Big arty prints are set to be big this Spring/Summer and this monochrome cami is an easy way to do the trend. Paired with jeans, skirts, shorts, (anything really) this top will give it a twist and make any outfit look interesting. 

4. Topshop Birkenstock Sandals in White - I love Birkenstock sandals, and I think these simple white ones can go with anything and everything, and with some vibrant nail varnish your feet will look super lovely. 

5. PacSun High Rise Maxi Skirt - I've never owned a maxi skirt before, but this summer I really want one. The print on this is grungy and edgy and will look cool at a festival with ankle boots. The slits on both sides and the high rise also attracted me, cause they'll give you a bit of height if you're short like me.

6. Nasty Gal Jardin Lace Blouse Ivory - The simplicity of this blouse is really bohemian summer style and I'd pair it with a cool pair of jeans or tucked into high rise shorts. Lots of layered necklaces over the top adds some style, and it will be good to use as a cover up over a bikini on a hot beach. 

7. Topshop MOTO High Waisted Denim Shorts - I already own a pair of these, in a darker denim, and you can't go wrong in a pair of these. Get the right size and they are really flattering, make your legs look really long and go with everything. I usually wear mine with my mint green vans and a tee tucked in. The bright denim will look awesome in the summer sun.

8. PacSun Cutout Leo Boots - Cutout boots are always a favourite for me, and I like the added detail of the leopard print. With some cute socks these will look really good, and they'll be great for less muddy festivals when you don't need your wellies. They'll also be a good buy for the whole year round, which is a bonus! 

Check out the shops here:

PacSun - Kendall and Kylie Jenner have just designed a collection for them

Topshop - There's always a great find in there

Asos - A safe bet they'll have anything you want or need

Nasty Gal - Loads of cool stuff here, for all price ranges

Hope this gets you in the summery mood, and gives you guys a little bit of inspo.

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

Excitement For Summer!

My best friend and I have been planning our summer trip away today to the south of France, and it got me really in the mood to start summer shopping (it's way too soon). And the best place to start; SWIMWEAR. So I checked out Motel.

Fruit Pastel Halterneck Swimsuit in Red Daisy - £35.00

The colour and pattern is cute, and I like the added frills on the edges

Hera Crop Top Bikini in 90s Leopard - £39

This is a kind of grungy-esque bikini, and the longer top will give a bit more coverage from the hot sun

Opal Halterneck Bikini in Cottage Garden Floral Print - £35

I love the style of this bikini, and the floral print is really summery and uplifting

Opal Halterneck Bikini in Pink Forest Print - £35

This print is so cool, and the slightly higher briefs give a stylish twist to a normal bikini

Twister Bikini in Black and Pink Paisley - £35

Again, I just really like the print on this one, and the pink will really pop with a tan

Wham Triangle Bikini in Black and Pink Palm Leaf - £35

Another black and pink bikini, the print has a really holiday feel and it's a really simple style

Sorry I've peeked a bit early for the summer excitement, but I'm so excited to be able to lounge on the beach or by a pool in a really cool bikini. And I'm ready for this cold weather to go away.

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx