The Perfect LBD

LBD: ASOS

The classic LBD must be elegant, flattering and obviously black! I found my perfect match at ASOS during the summer sales with this lacy asymmetrical number. The wraparound style with asymmetric hem makes it up-to-date and instantly upgrades the dress from simple to sophisticated. The lace acts as a light cover up of the arms and back for modesty and also distinguishes it from other styles; it adds an extra element to the details of the dress. 

Based on my personal opinion I also think the dress looks much more expensive that I got it for, the material is of a good quality and overall fits the body well. Previously it was £65.00 but is now £19.50 an extremely reasonable price for an classy dress that can be worn to a variety of different occasions. The dress is still available currently on the ASOS site but in a limited amount of sizes. 

Thanks for reading! -apinchofsaffron x

Blue Bohemian in Dubai

Printed top: Primark 

Culottes style shorts: Asos 

Wide-rimmed hat: Primark 

Sandals: Primark

Due to the 40 degree heat in Dubai I was able to bust out some of my old summer clothes and also was obligated to buy some new ones. One of the outfits I wore is shown in the pictures above. 

This top caught my eye in Primark with its patterned boho vibe and the cute bobble fringing. Although the material is not the best quality, I was won over at the price of only £6! 

I love culottes shorts as they aren't tight or short, have a modest length and are straight cut. Therefore they can suit a classier evening look with heels and keep you cool in those summer nights. I got these in the sale a few years back so they won't be available on Asos sadly, however, the top and hat were recent buys and should still be available in Primark. 

The wide-rimmed hat is wearable in winter and summer, providing good protection from the sun or cold weather but still instantly transform a simplistic outfit. 

Thanks for reading!
-apinchofsaffron 

Hat: Vintage 

Top: Next

Shorts: DIY 

Sandals: ASOS 

Backpack: New Look

During my time in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal...

 This is an everyday look for holiday; shorts and a top. But rather than being generic I wanted to switch it up a bit by adding some details. These shorts were in fact some old jeans that I ripped up myself and transformed. I used a lacey floral lining from an old scarf and have sewn these onto the bottom of the shorts which gives the shorts that extra length and I also find that it compliments the crochet bohemian style top. 

This skin coloured top is really comfortable to wear and slightly fitted so it's more flattering. I teamed this outfit with my black backpack which is a great size to fit my camera, a book and some essentials for a holiday. 

Added this wide rimmed sun-hat and strappy sandal/shoes which are also super comfy for a long day in the sun.  

-apinchofsaffron x