Happy Sunday my lovelies! It is party time in the blog world today thanks to the fabulous Clarity and Ellie over at Beauty Stalkers who are hosting a Fashion & Beauty Spring Essentials link party. Below is my contribution and when you’ve finished reading, head over here to join the party and celebrate the first weekend of spring!
Here in the UK the arrival of spring tends to be gradual, with a chill in the air that can linger until May (or longer if we’re unlucky..) so it’s all about making subtle tweaks to welcome in the new season, rather than baring it all. Cropped jeans, 3/4 sleeve lightweight knits, and accessories in lighter neutrals and cool ice cream colours are the order of the day for me. Make up needs to go lighter as well with a sheer base, pastel nails, neutral lips and eyes, and a touch of peach blush. Switch to a summery scent like Marc Jacob’s Daisy Sunshine edition and start prepping your pins for warmer weather and you’re good to go.
Metallic jumper from Hush; Odette cuff from Stella & Dot; Cassini mid heels in suede from Whistles; Sutra Hobo leather bag by Diane von Furstenberg; The Skinny Boy cropped jeans by Current/Elliott; Playful Dots scarf by Becksondergaard
Nars Blush in Sex Appeal; Essie nail polish in Lovie Dovie; This Works Perfect Legs Gradual Tan; Laura Mercier lipstick in Tea Rose; Marc Jacobs Daisy eau de toilette Sunshine Delight ; Dr Jart + BB Beauty Balm; Bobbi Brown Eye Palette
A Spoonful of Style 
Love it – especially that NARS blush and that scarf! x
I know, they’re pretty gorgeous! X
Thanks or contributing!! You are super awesome 🙂 Great Spring Essentials post! You made our day by joining our party! 🙂
Thank you, it was fun. I love your blog so definitely wanted to join in. X
Awww thank you! We loove your blog too!
I want everything!!!
Me too. Sadly my bank balance says no. X
I love this “collection.” I will be trendy in no time! 🙂
Thank you. And I think the great thing is that these pieces are timeless although they do incorporate some of the rends like soft pink and metallics. X
Yes, I agree. I prefer classic pieces that can be elegant now or in twenty years. For example, simple pearl earrings. Timeless. The colors you chose are certainly ageless.
Love it totally 🙂 Precious 😉
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Thank you so much. X
I want all of it!! But, I especially love that great spring scarf!
Me too, I have such a thing about scarves though that now I think it has to be a case of ‘one in, one out’ if I buy any more. X
I want it all too! :O Great choices! xoxo
Thank you. I think I have to put a stop to my spring buying soon though, I went a bit mad in H&M over the weekend…XXX
Lovely selection! Great spring choices:)
Thank you so much. X
Spring wardrobe transitions are tricky aren’t they… I am adding some more pink cashmere and flowery scarves….and metallic chunky shoes….
I agree, although in many ways it is my favourite time of year. No more heavy winter coats but still no fretting about slapping on the fake tan. Although I love the sun, I never ever feel adequately prepared when a heat wave hits…X