Summer Fashion Trends To Look Forward To

Hi babes, 

I hope everyone is well and staying safe. At the moment we don't know when the UK lockdown is going to last, but it looks like it is going to last for a while longer. Hopefully it won't be too long and life will start to go back to normal.

A lot of us are starting to think about things we can do when the lockdown is lifted. There are many things that we can all look forward to, such as seeing friends and family, nights out and parties.

At the moment I don't really encourage buying non essential items such as clothing (unless you really need it.) However it's not to early to start thinking about what we will wear after lockdown. 

I have identified the two main fashion trends of S/S 20- Eclectic brights and delicate feminine.

I decided to get creative and make some trend boards which is one of my favourite things to do. 

Seeing the trends and colours laid out is so pleasing to me. 

This trend is more flamboyant and quirky than ordinary neons. Sequins and art-inspired pieces dominated the catwalks at Ashish and Moschino. Lime green, yellow, coral, electric blue and bright pink are some of the key colours for the season.

This trend is all about being dainty and delicate but with an edge, as seen on the Gucci and Molly Goddard catwalks.

5 Last Minute NYE Dresses For £30 Or Under

2019 has gone so quickly, can you believe NYE is really less than 2 weeks away? I'm sure it was Halloween like last week, but I can't be too sure. If you're still searching for a new, cute, but still affordable dress for the big night I've set myself a budget of £30, done my research, and found some
gorgeous dress options. Sparkles, sequins are perfect for NYE, if you can't do it then, when can you?!

Pretty Little Thing blue glitter metallic bodycon dress - £20.00
Currently available in sizes 4-16

Missguided pink pearl cut out stretch satin dress - £15.00
Currently available in sizes 8, 10 and 14

Motel Rocks v neckline sequin dress - £18
Currently available in sizes XS- L

Pretty Little Thing silver glitter bodycon dress - £15.00
Currently available in sizes 4-16
Selling out

Hayden Williams X Missguided pink glitter dress - £28.00
Currently available in sizes 10-16

Hope all your dreams come true in the new year,
I'm so excited to have a year of fun, creative content !!

What's New In My Summer Wardrobe

Summer is undoubtedly my favourite season. I love sunbathing, drinking cocktails in the sun, going for walks, ice cream, getting a tan, longer days blue skies. And not forgetting fashion. Buying new clothes is one of my favourite things about the season. My summer fashion essentials are mini skirts, crop tops and shorts. I like adding my sense of style to summer fashion which includes pops of bright colour, pink, sequins, glitter and lace.

Whilst I'm not super body confident, that always improves in the summer and I'm happier to show some more skin. The weather makes me much happier and more confident. Pretty, well fitting clothes are often a great way to feel more body confident. Sadly I'm not going on another holiday this year but I've got quite a few nights out and also Manchester Pride to look forward to, which means new clothes, yay!

- Missguided Leopard Print Skirt, Pink.
Strange to think that I once absolutely hated animal print, now I want it on everything! This skirt is a more quirky take on a typical pink mini skirt, and it's one of

- New Look Unicorn Cross Body bag

As you may know I love collecting cute bags, I literally can't resist buying them! This one is pink and glittery and has unicorns on, so couldn't be anymore me! My only complaint is that it's quite small, doesn't fit very much inside.

- Pretty Little Thing Pink Vinyl Crop Top
At first I was a bit put off by how bright this is, even as someone who likes pink as much as me, but it looks amazing on, and fits like a glove. It especially looks good paired with a simply coloured skirt of pair of jeans to balance it out. 

- New Look Animal Print Crop Top
Another gorgeous animal print piece, one of the stand out pieces in my wardrobe and great way to add animal print to your look in a more subtle way.

- Missguided White Lace Cami Crop Top
White crop tops look perfect with a tan, and this has such stunning lace detailing. Goes with skirts, shorts, jeans, anything really!

- Missguided 2 Way Sequin Mini Skirt
Unfortuntely I couldn't get any pictures of this beautiful skirt to do it justice, the pink, lilac and white sequins look stunning and I have had loads of compliments on it.

- Black Stripe High Neck Cami Top (exact top is out of stock, this one is in a different colourway)
It's always good to have a few basic but cute tops you can throw on in the summer with minimal fuss. This cute cami top was just £5.99 from New Look.

What have you been wearing this summer? Let me know in the comments below xx

The Fashion Femme Summer Wishlist

Hi Babes,
If you still remember who I am, great! Second year of uni has been taking over everything at the moment. Studying a fashion degree the workload is pretty tough, so unfortunately I've had to abandon my little blog which has been such a shame, a lot of things haven't gone things haven't gone this year how I had planned them to go but hey ho.

I've made a little wishlist for summer, okay, it's technically still April, but it's definitely not too early to start getting excited for summer! I have a feeling Summer 2019 is going to be a good one.

- Missguided Honey Bunny Top
I'm currently obsessed with anything with stripes. I love the pink and white stripes on this top, whilst it's a crop top and would look in sunny days, you can add layers too it for chillier days.

- Missguided Light Wash Blue Skirt
Denim skirts are an ESSENTIAL for summer, and I definitely don't have enough of them! I love light wash blue denim and the moment, it looks amazing with a summer tan.

- England Women's Away Kit Shirt
As you may know if you follow me on twitter, I'm a huge supporter of women's football, and the women's world cup is coming up this summer! When the world cup away kit (the first kit specially designed for the women's team, fyi.) was announced, I wasn't sure of it at first, but now I'm obsessed. I love the pretty subtle roses design. I think once I'd seen Lucy Bronze in this shirt, I realised it was actually cute. Side note, I will be getting this in a children's size, the adults sizes are way too expensive!

- NYX Ultimate Edit Eye shadow Palette
I'm on the look out for a new eyeshadow palette, and you can't really go wrong with NYX, all their eyeshadows are so pigmented and very high quality. And their stuff is so reasonably priced as well, can't recommend them enough. This is simple palette but all the shades are so bright and pretty!

- Pretty Little Thing Pink Holographic Rain Mac
I've wanted one of these for ages, the colours are just so shiny and pretty! You can never rely on the British weather, so it's always handy to have a rain mac, too.

- Simple Biodegradable Face Wipes
As someone who has very sensitive skin, Simple products are basically the only skincare products I can use at the moment. Recently I have become a lot more conscious of the environment and how face wipes are actually very damaging to the environment. I'm hoping to test these out as they are made from more sustainable materials.

- Boohoo Holographic Scrunchie
I love pretty scrunchies, and as you can probably tell I'm a sucker for anything holographic.

How To Style The Top Trends Of 2019

Colourful tailoring is going to be huge for Spring/Summer 2019, get on the trend early by getting a bright and bold blazer from Zara. The main colours of this trend are vibrant shades, of pink, red, orange and yellow along with light neutrals. Make your look more casual by pairing with a relaxed white t-shirt and converse and vans, or be more dressed a risque by wearing a lace bralet underneath. 

Why save pretty lace and satin for under your clothes? Underwear as outerwear will continue to be everywhere in 2019. In spring and summer, lace, intricate embroidery, silk and satin will be the key materials of the season. The colour palette is pretty, delicate and fresh; think light shades of pink, lilac, white, balanced out with black. To incorporate this trend go for lace bodysuits and bralets (there is a huge selection at Missguided and Pretty Little Thing at the moment) and pair with jeans or a skirt. For a more subtle feminine take, get a lace or satin dress with delicate embroidery or embellishments. It's all about the details with this trend.

So, it looks like tie dye prints will be back again in Spring/Summer 2019. Welcome to 2013! All jokes aside, the trend this time around will have more of a faded, ombre, grungey feel, with a lighter colour palette of blues, yellows and pinks. This trend will be especially prominent in swimwear, with iconic swimwear brand Triangl leading the way, plenty of high street brands are likely to follow suit. Asos have a big selection of the print already, go for t-shirts and denim for effortless cool.

Sequins, thankfully for all of us, never seem to go out of fashion, and are appearing on catwalks season upon season. Right now many retailers such as Motel Rocks, Missguided and Topshop have plenty of sequinned partywear to choose from. Around Spring/Summer rainbow sequins will be everywhere, inspired by Ashish at London fashion week.

What trends are you going to be trying in 2019? How would you style them? Let me know,

Unicorn Christmas Gift Guide

Hi Babes, so December is next weekend, and it's time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Unicorns are fun and magical for all ages, whether you're 3 or 33, they just look so majestic! I did some (very enjoyable) research and found my top picks of gifts for the Unicorn obsessive in your life. Santa, if you're reading this, I want everything on the page...

Purple unicorn Christmas jumper, Missguided, £20.00 (sizes S-L)
Barry M unicorn beauty kit, Feelunique, £13.60
Glittereyes rainbow unicorn palette, Pretty Little Thing, £31.20
60cm unicorn soft toy, Argos, £15.00
Rainbow fluffy unicorn hotwater bottle, Boohoo, £11.00
Unicorn dressing gown, Boohoo, £16.00
Unicorn dust bottle bag, New Look, £15.99
Unicorn poop bath bomb, Not On The High Street, £5.99
Unicorn Kisses bath bomb set, Claires, £4.80
Pink PJ unicorn romper, Pretty Little Thing, £16.00

What's On My Missguided Wish List...

Hi babes, it's definitely been a while, today I'm going to be sharing what's on my Missguided wish list. Missguided are adding new items to their website, sometimes even daily, so it's hard not to get addicted! Being a value retailer it's perfect for students, there's a mixture of everyday basics and going out pieces all at great prices.

I love oversized shirts, they are perfect to throw on over jeans and a t-shirt and can also make outfits look more smart. A block of colour like pink can also break up prints in an outfit.

The colour of this bodysuit is gorgeous, it has a plunge neckline so it's super flattering. Best of all it's only £15.00. Can be worn with jeans or a skirt, depending on the occasion.

Something I really need more of is t-shirts. This is just a simple white t-shirt with a stunning rose embroidered on it. It can be worn for everyday with shirts and jackets layered over. It can also easily be dressed up with a skirt or smart trousers.

This is a really cute top and it's cropped at just the right length. I've seen a lot of girls wearing it and I thought they looked so good! The typography on the chest is embroidered which saves it from fading.

This rugby style top is currently sold out in my size, which I'm so upset about because it's just so me! I can't play rugby which is something I will always regret. However, at least I can wear a cute stripy top and pretend I can.

Missguided have a lot of pretty bodysuits on the website at the moment, I can't really just have one! I really like the detailing on this piece, the sheer fabric and delicate it looks. 

At the moment I have a lot of denim skirts and shorts in my wardrobe, so I need some more jeans and trousers because it's getting so cold! High waisted jeans are perfect for me so I can wear crop tops without showing too much of my stomach.

As a huge fan of wearing men's clothing, I'm really lusting after the mennace x missguided collection. (Mennace is Missguided's menswear range) It's perfect for colder days with jeans and a t-shirt, and can also be worn with a lacy bralet and a skirt to be more dressy. Or just throw it on if your trying to get in to g-a-y.

Hope you enjoyed, what's on your missguided wish list? Are you planning a big shopping trip soon?

Lingerie and Bralet Wish List Summer 2018

Hi babes, as a huge fan of pretty lingerie I can never seem to get enough in my wardrobe! There are so many gorgeous pieces around right now. Lingerie is not just for hiding under clothes, either, wearing sequinned bralets and lace bodysuits with denim shorts is an amazing way to step up your summer night out dressing! Huge trends right now are harnesses, strappy tops and chokers with bralets. Check out some of the pieces I'm dreaming about right now...

Missguided Satin Half Cup Bra
Missguided Pink Plunge Bodysuit
Pretty Little Thing Black Triangle Bralet
Pretty Little Thing Hot Pink Daisy Lace Harness bra
Pretty Little Thing Silver Sequin bralet
Boohoo Strap Detail Pretty Lace set
New Look Strappy Lace Brazilian briefs

SkinnyDip London Bag Collection

Hi babes, welcome back to The Fashion Femme. So, pretty much everyone who knows me, knows how much I love the brand SkinnyDip London and their bags. So much so, I've started collecting them and I just keep buying them! They are seriously my babies and the cutest things I own. Here is my collection (so far, there's so many more I want to buy!) and why I love my favourite ones.

- Talk to the palm bag (£15)

This bag was on sale and I thought it would make the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. The palm tree embroidery on the bag is so delicate and beautiful and I'm a sucker for anything with shimmery iridescent material! 

- Mermaid shell cross body bag (£28)

Mermaids are basically my style icons, I wear a lot of mermaid style outfits comprised of sequins, holographics and crop tops. It's a real statement piece and one of the pieces I get the most complements on. However I sadly can't wear this out any more as the zip inside the bag is broken. Hopefully I will manage to fix it so I can start wearing it again!

- Holo bum bag (£18)

I bought this as a holiday bag right before I went on tour (read all about that in my previous post!) and it's definitely a must have for a holiday or a festival. You can easily store your phone, keys, money and ID without worrying losing or more likely, getting stolen, or more likely, drunkenly dropping them. Plus, it's the most gorgeous material, and your friends aren't gonna lose you!

- Rainbow cross body bag (£32)

If you've read this blog you'll probably know that I am obsessed with rainbows, not only because they are the symbol of lgbt pride, I just love bright colours, the more colours the better! This goes well with so many different outfits because it is multi-coloured. 

The SkinnyDip logo printed on many of their products.

I can't wait to expand my collection (Maybe have a wishlist post on the way soon?!) Do you collect anything? Do you own anything from skinnydip? Tell me all about it! 

Melissa xxx

Pride Month Fashion Picks

It's pride month! So I'm expecting that most of you will be covered in rainbows and glitter 24/7. I'm joking, well actually. I don't know. Anyway, I'm sharing my fashion and beauty picks for Pride month and beyond (as Manchester pride is in August.) So regardless of gender and sexuality you will look banging (you will anyway obvs) I'm absolutely living for the rainbow trend that is everywhere at the moment. I like wearing bright colours and sequins because they make me feel more confident and positive. It's the perfect way to express yourself.

- Boohoo rainbow collection
- Motel sequin crop tops
- SkinnyDip holographic bum bags
- The Gypsy Shrine boob jewels
- SkinnyDip Rainbow bag
- River Island 100% Proud top

- Miss Selfridge Girls Club T-shirt
- Technic rainbow highlighter
- Missguided rainbow tie dye playsuit

Melissa xxx

Favourite Magical Bags and Accesories

I will admit I'm not big on Accesories, however I think a small few statement pieces really brighten up an outfit and help you to stand out. I thought in this blog post I would share with you my absolute favourite bags and Accesories that look really magical. So here they are....

- SKINNYDIP mermaid backpack

Okay, I'm a little obsessed with SKINNYDIP, as you will soon find out in this post. I couldn't resist this bag such a unique stand out piece that I've had so many compliments on. The colours on it are so pretty and it's the perfect backpack for summer days.

- Zara shoes

I found these shoes in the sale at Zara, they are super cute and smart. I'm really drawn to oxford flat type shoes, they work great for pretty much any occasion; formal wear, nights out, causal days and probably also work well for going to aldi to buy cereal and avocados. (not that I do that every day. okay I do I just said the night out stuff to sound cool..)

- Topshop unicorn necklace

I don't love jewellery that much, but I just thought this necklace was absolutely beautiful. Just so tiny and subtle. I am one of those people that will literally buy anything if you stick a unicorn on it, I will buy it. Even if it's tacky, I still will think it's cute.

- SKINNYDIP rainbow bag

Shockingly, another skinnydip item is featured here! This bag is my go to night out bag, despite the fact that half the time my passport gets all crinkled up and I struggle reaching for my lipgloss, It's still so cute and the bright colours are amazing. Plus it's gay as hell, so what more could you want.

 Special mention goes to my unicorn bag from missguided, and my skinnydip (I know?? can you believe it?? shell bag. You guys are so cute but I couldn't write full paragraphs.

That's it for today, what are your favourite accesories? Any others you have your eye on at the moment? Let me know!

Melissa xxx