TROPI-COOL KIMONO

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. MISGUIDED TROPICAL TWO PIECE .

It’s always tricky coming back from two weeks of lounging in the sunshine, not merely because you’ve spent 14 days doing next to nothing and any movement beyond walking from sun lounger to bar or sea would be a ridiculous ask – seriously walking for a coffee in the office feels like a very exhausting task. But also because of holiday ‘spirit’, whilst away on holiday your mood is instantly boosted, your positivity unbeatable & happiness just oozing out of your glowing bronzed skin, and surprisingly coming back to colder climates, air conditioned offices & a whole load of emails does hit the old holiday spirit straight out the window (usually this takes 24 hours). But I’ve found a little coping mechanism, to keep the holiday spirit alive a little longer … and it’s all in the clothes!

I can’t let go of the holiday spirit just yet and this super cool Missguided two piece is helping me keep the holiday vibe alive. There’s nothing like a pop of colour (and a swimming pool back drop) to keep your summer spirit flowing & this seriously bright and festival perfect duo ticks every box. The duo is the sort of outfit you’d live in on holiday anyway (kimono & silky shorts with a bikini, what more could you possibly need aside from a Mojito & some sunnies) but also works when you’re back home too, whether it’s a weekend chilling in the sunshine or a super cool British festival (bestival is coming up folk).

I teamed the duo with a simple white blouse & my birkenstocks for a laid back weekend look (it was lovely weather last weekend) but if I was lucky enough to be attending a festival this year I’d throw in my hunters, a cropped tee and chuck a flower in my hair & would be well on my way.

Also, on a totally separate note (check me out pretending like nothings changed) … but you may have noticed (well I hope you have) that mediamarmalade is now mediamarmalade V2. I’ve finally made the changes I’ve been thinking about making for probably a year now (with a little help as I was drowning in html hell). I really wanted to make my blog a little bit unique & breakaway from the format i’d kept since launching back in October 2011. It’s not uber fancy, actually quite simple & clean, but I was really keen to rid the clutter & make things a little more chic and professional looking. The next step will be a change in header but i’m still working on that bit. The content will remain the same (daily personal style posts with touches of lifestyle, beauty & food on the weekend), although hopefully better, i’m going to continue working on my photography which I am really loving & i’m already working up a million ideas for content pieces (I love jotting down notes in my note book – I may even share a post on how I keep myself organised & blog posts flowing in the future?). Anyway – I really hope you like the new look blog & find it easy to use & nice on the eyes!! Following is still easy – you can click on any of the links below or on the top menu, or for ease right here to follow on Bloglovin, GFC, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest!