holiday dressing!

With only a few weeks until the next half term when we jet off for a bit of sunshine I thought it was about time I put in some serious research as to what to add to the holiday box! I'm after a few easy pieces that will lift what I take away year-in, year-out! Let's face we hardly get the wear out of our high Summer stuff as we tend to only have a handful of occasions to need it with our British temps! After a quick flick through one of the glossy Sunday mags this morning I saw this gorgeous ad for Next and was inspired to take a look at what they had to offer. This resulted in a humongous order taking place!

Here's the guilty inspo culprit! It's quite casual where we are going so I'll be wearing this of an evening with these tan flats and  this straw bag. I'm just hoping this comes up a little longer on me!

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I couldn't resist adding a bit more red to my wardrobe....as well a couple of boho-style pieces. This also comes in black and ochre.

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Now this sundress is pretty spendy for Next at £70 but I'm curious! I will either love it or hate it! I'm not sure I think the heels work with it, not for me anyway. I think it would really well with these espadrilles.....as luck would have it they are on my holiday hit list ;o)

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I have a black cotton Whistles dress that comes out year on year, sadly it's now seen better days but I think I've found a good replacement here. Again just add tan strappy flat sandals, a jazzy clutch and you are good to go!

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Back to another burst of colour for some more day-time/beach cover-up type dresses. Love the pockets on this one and the styling here is right up my street!

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And last but not least.....a bit of blue. 

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I have high hopes that this little lot is a good start to my holiday box. I shall keep you posted on my findings! ;o)

Bank holiday weekend outfits....

DKNY leather jacket, ancient alternative here

H&M Breton, past season alternative here

H&M chinos, here

Topshop Kick shoes, sold out alternative here

Zara basket bag, here

Zara jacket, here

Mango t-shirt, here

Gap jeans, here

Topshop Kick shoes, sold out alternative here

Zara basket bag, here

Topshop shackett, here

H&M shirt, here

Levi's CT 501, here

NDC boots, via Toast outlet @kilvercourt alternative here

Zara basket bag, here

Urban Outfitters top, past season alternative here

ASOS dungarees, here

Seven Boot Lane Jemima trainer, here with 20% off with FLASHSALE until midnight 1st May.

So, I've made a little dent in my holiday shopping. Where do you tend to do your holiday bits and pieces? I'm all ears!

Back again soon....need to do the dreaded bikini research next!