Now this is my kind of weather.

Oh sunshine, how I love you. I have been waiting for months and months for it to finally feel like summer, and now, at the end of May, we appear to have made it. Lots of people I know are already complaining about the humidity, or it being too hot to concentrate - have they forgotten just how dismal winter was? I certainly haven't, and I am loving this weather. It often seems like I was born in the wrong country since my natural preference is for 30+ degrees, blazing sunshine and so much heat that you need a drink every five minutes. I will never be glad of rain or cloud the way I adore a blue sky. So naturally, this burst of gorgeousness that is the weather is right up my street, and yes, I have been sitting out in the sun with ice lollies as often as possible, as well as relishing the chance to venture out without some form of jacket.

Top & Earrings - Topshop; Jeans, Sunglasses & Cuff - H&M; Shoes - New Look; Ring - Miss Selfridge.

First of all, sorry for the terrible washed-out photo - there's the one downside of bright sunshine. Trying to balance the camera on a trampoline probably didn't help either. Right here I am relishing the joy of being able to wear just a top, but again I didn't quite get whole-heartedly into summer clothes,  since my treasured gold jeans were the perfect match. Metallics are still hot right now, and I gave them a bit of a summer update with a floral, 1950s style top. And the sunglasses were a necessity, especially when driving!

Who else is enjoying the sunshine right now?

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Because we're little monsters.

I feel kind of bad because this post is literally going to be more life-based, rather than fashion-oriented, and you probably don't care that much about some random 17-year-old's life. Not that my wardrobe can be of that much interest either, but ah well.. a bit of trend analysis is always fun. But not today - today I have been inspired by the announcement that tickets for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball go on sale on Friday to put up the photos from my weekend with Becca! We had been planning for Born This Way for so long that suddenly having that Kylie weekend was literally amazing.

So don't say you haven't been warned - this post contains many stupid, irrelevant, gorgeous photos of me and my best friend. I will do a quick run-down of what I was wearing for the photos, but this is mostly self-indulgence.. and sheer laziness because I am lacking the motivation to post my shopping haul tonight - it will be up tomorrow!

All dressed up and ready for Kylie!

We are clearly Britain's next top models..

Posing with our (unnecessary) glasses.

Getting our Gaga on.

We just came to say hey.

Aren't we such posers!

This is honestly my favourite photo at the moment. Love.

Simply because Becca's a babe.

Paws up!

Okay, to try and make this fashion-y here is the lowdown on my outfit..

Top - Primark; Jeans - H&M; Bracelets - Accessorize & Lola Rose; Necklace - Accessorize; Earrings - Accessorize; Ring - Topshop.

This was just a simple, hanging-out-around-the-house outfit, one of the least complex you will ever see me in. But I like the way the gold jeans make it special, and a Gaga top is always anything but boring. It was the tour announcement that made me think of these since we had both got our Gaga on for this little snapping session.. I also just want to say how much I love Becca's gorgeous tie-dye shorts. And just to clarify, no we're not vain - we just love a bit of photography! As Lady Gaga says "nothing's wrong with being just a little bit vain, we need a little pretty cause this country's insane" (in the song 'Fashion').

I will be back on top fashion form tomorrow, with my mini haul from the shopping trip today - but I hope you enjoyed my little bit of vanity!

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Minted.

Welcome again to the sheer loveliness that is Wednesday - and no sarcasm necessary, because I actually love Wednesdays. I only have two lessons in college, which leaves me plenty of time in the afternoon/evening to do work, relax and just laze around my house in general. It's probably the most stress-free weekday, especially since I can take time writing posts -  instead of frantically bashing something out around 9.30pm, I am actually writing around 4.30pm & doing it very leisurely.

As far as today's outfit goes, I would hardly say I am pushing the boat out, but I think that the colours employed keep it on the stylish side.. 

Cardigan - Dorothy Perkins; Top, Necklace & Ring - Topshop; Jeans - H&M; Shoes - New Look; Bracelet - Temporary Secretary.

You can now see why this post is called minted, right? I thought the best way to rev up a jeans-and-vest-top look was to go for more statement hues, and as well as being different I have played to the SS'12 colour palette. I absolutely adore this mint vest top, it is probably the simplest top I consent to wear, yet it still looks cute thanks to the scalloped edges & gorgeous colour - Topshop, you are genius. My gold jeans have been a wardrobe favourite since I bought them a few months ago (you must be sick of seeing them!), and since metallics are still hot property this season they will remain as such. I just love the colours of this outfit, and the way it is framed by my chic Chanel-esque monochrome cardigan, then topped off with a gold statement necklace and more gold jewellery. This is simple, yet chic, perfect for my minimal-effort Wednesdays.

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Golden girl.

You've probably gathered that I find winter pretty dull and depressing, especially when college is now back in the mix, throwing in early mornings, long days and exams. To combat the winter blues that always threaten to strike me down, I am always on the lookout for ways to brighten the day with my wardrobe, which is why I love anything bright, printed, colourful or patterned - basically anything just a little bit different and eye-catching. One of my favourite items for said cheering-me-up mission has got to be my gold skinny jeans, which I broke out today because I needed some shimmer since I am still feeling a little under the weather and basically not in the mood to leave my bed.

Coat, Top & Shoes - New Look; Jeans - H&M; Earrings & Ring - Topshop.
Oh how I love my gold jeans. They are just so much more interesting than regular denims.. I'll admit, I don't wear jeans or trousers often because they don't make me feel half as good as a gorgeous skirt/shorts with some super-cute tights, but for these babies I have made an exception. The only trouble is that now my normal jeans in shades of blue feel even more like miminal-effort pieces and I am even less inclined to wear them! I opted for the cute bird blouse with these jeans because the gold sequin embellishment picked up the gold hue of the jeans, and because I love birds. I am still unimpressed with the ever-present coat being thrown on over the top of this outfit, but needs must... Love and kisses, Tara xox

Oh sweet freedom.

College is finally over for 2011, and not a moment too soon! Now all I have is the joy of holiday homework, revision and the threat of exams in January. Yay. But I'm going to put that out of my head for a little bit, and enjoy the sheer happiness that comes with knowing I don't have to get up at 6.30am to catch a bus for the next few weeks, and that my time will almost be my own... Since today was the last day, it felt a little bit pointless and a whole lot Christmassy - I had one lesson, and all we did was a Christmas quiz. Why did I go in? Well.. firstly due to a little bit of guilt for the day off yesterday, secondly because my friend told me she had my Christmas present, and thirdly to wear this...

Jumper - ASOS; Jeans - H&M; Shoes - Primark; Ring - Topshop; Earrings - Christmas present from friend!
This was what I had intended to wear yesterday, when I was unfortunately struck down by illness.. So I broke it out today. And yes, these are my insanely awesome gold skinny jeans, taken in by my talented mother - I literally love them because they just feel so much more interesting and unusual than plain old denim jeans. How can I return to the old faithful blue pair after the glamour of these? I paired them with my beloved Christmas jumper (which may have contributed to the festive feel of the day) and love the contrast between total glamour and cosy chic.

I am also now ridiculously glad that term is over - I may have a fair amount of work to do, but I actually have some time to myself, to do homework, revision, relaxing, clean my room... As well as just hang out watching festive films, stalking fashion blogs and wrapping presents while Christmas tunes play around my head. I am looking forward to a relaxing few weeks, with plenty of lie-ins. I hope all the rest of you school/college kids are done for the year, and that even those grown up readers with actual jobs will get a bit of free time too. Oh, and 9 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS! Love and kisses, Tara xox