Inspiration And Finding My Style | Megan

Hi girls!  Not long ago in our New Years resolutions post we mentioned that one of our goals this year was to find our style. Now I know this can be quite a daunting task and we often struggle to decide what kind of style we like and are constantly changing our minds about what we like think looks nice. Being seventeen and very indecisive I often find myself buying clothes and wearing them once because I decided it 'wasn't my style anymore' but the truth is that I never really knew what my style really was, I would buy whatever was a part of the latest trends or I what thought was cool which is totally the wrong thing to do I know. When it comes to buying new clothes the last thing you want to do is follow everybody else, the trick to buying clothes is simple, if you like it and feel comfortable wearing it then buy it! I know it's easier said then done but I've learnt the hard way (after wasting too much money on clothes I never wear) that buying clothes that you want is far more important then worrying about what others think. This year I have been trying to figure out what my style is and wearing clothes that make me feel good and happy because feeling confident in yourself has a lot to do with feeling confident in you're clothes. Finding you're own style can be a very hard task and requires a bit of courage but is worth it at the end of the day. Recently I have been wearing more of what makes me happy and makes me feel confident and so far I've noticed a huge difference in my self-confidence. Lately these have been some of the trends that I've been enjoying, the styles and people who I've been looking up to in the fashion industry as well as some pictures of things I love the look of. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and maybe got some inspiration of you're own! I hope you're inspired to go and find your own style and maybe be a little daring by trying new things! Trust me when I say feeling good in you're clothes makes you feel a lot more confident and happy about yourself! Thanks for reading and I hope you're having a lovely day wherever you are in the world. 

Lots of love,

Megan xo

Summer Essentials

Summer's finally here in New Zealand and that means we're going to be in the sun, on the beach and relaxing by the pool, it's perfection. When it comes to summer there are a few things we just cannot live without so here are our summer must have's!

1. Sandals

Obviously summer has hotter weather so you want to keep it simple when it comes to shoes and we think a good classic sandal can compliment any outfit perfectly, whether they're healed or flat they can add either a touch of glam or make an outfit beach appropriate and casual, a definite must-have for the summer months.

2. Sunscreen

Yes, this is pretty standard and you should have it anyway but over here in New Zealand you can burn very quickly even when it's overcast so this is a step we are careful not to forget. Personally we hate having to rub in sunscreen (so lazy we know!) and having greasy skin and hands for hours so this year we went out to find one that is less annoying to use and we found it! This SPF 50 sunscreen is a clear spray (leaves no white marks!) and is water resistant so is perfect if you're like us and burn easily! We love it, you just spray all over and that's it, easy and perfect!

3. Loose tops

We hate that feeling in summer when you get a bit hot and sweaty and your clothes start to stick to you, not pleasant at all. We've found a whole range of loose fitting tops that are perfect for both our styles, things like slightly over sized printed tee's, simple chiffon cami's and baggy crop tops. There really is something for everyone and trust us when we say they're worth it!

4. Sunglasses

We're sure that sunglasses are on everyone's summer essentials list but if they're not they should be! Obviously sunglasses are great for protecting your eyes but we found it impossible to leave the house without them this summer, on those days where it's just to hot to do your make-up nicely sunglasses will be your best friend, throw on some tinted lip balm and concealer if you need it and no one will notice any difference!

5. Pastel Nail Polish

When it comes to summer style we think think light and bright and while neons aren't really our thing we hopped on the pastel train straight away, we love all of them! You can never go wrong with a pale pink, mint green or a classic white in the summer, they go with everything and are a simple touch to brighten up any outfit!

6. Denim Shorts

Summer isn't summer without your favourite pair of denim shorts, no matter how many years go by and how many trends come and go the denim shorts will always be there to fall back on and we love them! There's nothing better than having your summer tan, throwing on your shorts and showing of your legs, and denims are the perfect way to do just that! 

7. Rompers

Rompers are perfect for any summers day! They are so nice and can be thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach. They are the perfect fashion item for summer and can be worn with a few bracelets and some casual sandals or can be dressed up with a necklace and wedges. 

8. Shift Dresses

Now when it comes to fashion essentials for the summer, everybody has different ideas of what they think is essential for summer and as the trends are always changing it is often a difficult task trying to find must have fashion items but we think shift dresses are probably the dresses of the season. Although sift dresses don't suit everybody and can often be unflattering, when you find the perfect shift dress you'll have trouble taking it off! We personally love floral ones, but we also adore the simple ones too.

9. Festival Shorts

These have definitely become a major trend this season, we love the simplicity and chic style of these shorts and they are perfect for a day at the beach or if you're going to a music event or festival.

10. Floppy Hats

We are so guilty of falling in love with every floppy hat we see at the shops. We just simply can't walk past one without stopping to admire them. Although they are very subjective and you either love them or hate them, we happen to absolutely love them! They are perfect for pretty much any outfit and keep the sun out of you're eyes (what else do you need!)

We hope you liked this post and found it helpful, let us know if you have any requests on what posts you would like us to do. Enjoy your summer guys!

Love,

Megan and Gabby 

xox