Clean Laundry: Santorini

Recently I was sent these gorgeous little shorts by the lovely people at Laundry Boutique, an online shop that sells fashionable pieces with a quirky edge. They also have several stores popping up around the UK so look out for them.

The shorts are black with an elasticated waist with drawstring type material around the waist that can either be tied up in a bow or left to hang. The shorts also have a beautiful crocheted edge of flowers. The shorts are a great length and are so comfortable so that's why they were my choice for walking around Santorini on my holiday.

The shorts are so easy to style. Being black and a plain material apart from the crochet means that they are so adaptable and will go with pretty much anything. They are a great piece as they can be worn in summer but also in winter with a  pair of tights and boots and again because they're black they will go with any woolly jumper you own I guarantee

I can just tell I will be getting a lot of wear out of them and I really think they are a great basic piece to have in your wardrobe that you can wear with everything and build up from.

If you also want a pair of these shorts or anything else at all from Laundry Boutique, then check them out here and my readers get a 10% discount on Laundry Boutique by using my discount code: WHATLISSLOVES10 at the checkout! 

What items take your fancy?

Liss x

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This is Not a Jumpsuit

 Top - Next / Trousers - Zara / Wedges - New Look

I know what you're thinking, but that is a jumpsuit Liss? I know it looks like one but it's actually a pair of loose, very high waisted trousers and a strapless top. 

I'm obsessed with these trousers, they're amazing. They go with and look good with everything. For me they're the ultimate pair of trousers. As much as I love wearing skinny jeans and wear them most of the time, I also love wearing looser fitting trousers and have now got several pairs without realising it. They're stylish, comfortable and above all they feel like you're wearing pjs. I can't think of anything better. They're also soft and fairly light weight, the perfect 'slipping on at the beach after a swim' trousers.

You'll definitely be seeing this outfit again.

Liss x

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Zara Sale

Every time there is a Zara sale, you know. It's tweeted, posted and talked about everywhere and the summer sale is currently under way and I couldn't help but buy a few items. I have learnt something from this sale and that's: if you like it and it's in your size, buy it, because I missed out on the most amazing pair of shorts. Gutting when that happens. Anyway let's get on with it.

Here I am just going to show you 3 items (although I got more) I bought in the sale:

The Dungarees

My hair was so curly today

Dunagrees - Zara / Top - New Look / Shoes - New Look

Dungarees. I haven't owned a pair since I was little but I've always loved them so when I saw this pair in the sale I had to get them. It's so casual and great for just chucking on a summer day or at the beach. It's very adaptable as it can be worn with most things e.g. any top can be placed underneath, any jumper can be worn over it and tights can be worn with it making it easily wearable for almost all year round. I can just tell I'm going to be living it in this summer.

The Shorts

Shorts - Zara / Top - New Look / Shoes - Primark

These shorts were a quick last minute choice as you can't have too many shorts in the summer and at £7.99 you can't go wrong. I feel as though I have barely any shorts this year as mine as all too big for me this year (there are down sides to loosing weight!) so seeing these for so cheap I decided to get them. They're monochrome which means they'll fit into about 80% of my current wardrobe. They can also be worn in the winter with a pair of tights.

The Bodysuit

Bodysuit - Zara / Jeans - Topshop / Shoes - Dorothy Perkins

I saw this on another blogger months ago and thought I was too late to pick it up in Zara but I found it in the sale which makes things even better and for £7.99. I really love bodysuits as they can go on with most items especially jeans and considering how much I wear my beloved high waisted Topshop Joni jeans, they're perfect. They mean no problems with having to tuck tops into my jeans with fear of them coming out or having to be 're-tucked'.

Just a small insight into my sale items and what I could potentially wear them with.

Liss x

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The Perfect Bikini

Ever since the weather has gradually (and finally) started to improve, all I've been thinking about is summer. This summer I am going on a Mediterranean Cruise which includes visiting some amazing places that I never thought I would get to visit, such as Santorini and Mykonos. This all got me thinking, I NEED the perfect summer bikini! Therefore I decided to be prepared (a bit too prepared maybe?) and began the task of hunting for the perfect bikini. These are my top 3 favourites:

Blue Tiger Stamp High Waisted Bikini - £28.00 - River Island

I think this bikini is stunning as it not only has an amazing print but also the right amount of colour for what I would ideally look for in a bikini. I'm also a massive fan of the high waisted bikini with the cupped bustier top. It reminds me of the swimwear worn in the 1950s which for me personally makes me think it is a classic but still a stylish choice to be seen in as well as very flattering on many shapes and may give someone with a slimmer frame, the appearance of curves.

Lucia Bandeau Bikini In White - £17.99 - Miss Guided

If you have a triangular shaped body meaning the lower half of your body is heavier than the rest of your body e.g. larger hips and thighs then the bandeau bikini is a perfect choice to suit and flatter your body type. The bottoms on this bikini are higher than the average bikini bottom which means it flatters large hips as it detracts from the size of the hip and makes the eye concentrate on the stomach. The bandeau style bikini top is a great choice for those with a smaller bust. I also think that a white bikini is as 'summery' as you can get. It is bright, light and shows off your golden brown tan as it contrasts with your skin.

Black Longline High Waisted Bikini - £25.00 - Topshop

This bikini is my favourite of them all. To you it might seem like the most boring out of the 3 but I absolutely love it. Again it is high waisted, my favourite style of bikini. This type of bikini is so flattering on so many women and is an illusion for most body types. For slimmer frames, it creates curve, giving the illusion of a larger bust and hips where as for larger frames, it hides any problem areas on the lower stomach as well as providing a secure bikini top so the woman wearing it would feel comfortable in it without having to worry. Black is also a slimming and chic colour. There is plenty more I could say on this bikini but I would begin to bore you (if I haven't already) but you can see why this is my favourite out of the 3.

Links:

Blue Tiger High Waisted Bikini:

http://www.riverisland.com/women/swimwear--beachwear/bikinis/Blue-tiger-stamp-print-bustier-bikini-top-649586

http://www.riverisland.com/women/swimwear--beachwear/bikinis/Blue-tiger-stamp-high-waisted-bikini-bottoms-649587

White Bandeau Bikini:

http://www.missguided.co.uk/lucia-bandeau-bikini-82447

Black High Waisted Bikini:

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/swimwear-453/black-longline-bikini-top-62285?bi=121&ps=20

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/swimwear-453/black-high-waisted-bikini-pants-62284?bi=121&ps=20

Liss x

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