The Reading List

I love books and my shelves at home are filled to breaking point with chick-lit and biographies but I have found a few books recently that I have been loving and haven't been able to put them down.

First up is the Lush Cosmetics To Go book which is a lovely, colourful book about the company that came before Lush. I am a big fan of Lush and Lush's values and this meant this book was a hit from the start. As a business graduate, I found the business model and ethics of cosmetics to go extremely interesting and the book just made me love Lush more than I already do. There are images from the Cosmetics To Go mail order catalogue and photos of old products that I wish I had a chance to try. If you love Lush as much as I do, this magical book is a must read. 

I recently picked up the highly coveted It by Alexa Chung and was not disappointed. Every Beauty and Fashion Blogger must own this book, so I knew I had to see what all the fuss was about. It is beautifully done with photographs and tit bits about Alexa and her likes and dislikes, her style inspiration and personal anecdotes that help you fall in love with her even more. She is one of my style icons and I'm so happy to have this book on my shelf. 

Last but certainly not least, is Mindy Kaling's hilarious book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me. Mindy is one of my all time favourite people and if I could invite any one to a fantasy dinner party it would Mindy (and Jennifer Lawrence). 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me' is laugh out loud funny with touching personal stories that have inspired me not to take life too seriously and to laugh at myself sometimes. 

What books are you guys reading? Any I should pick up? 

My New Shoe Obsession: Pool Sliders

When it comes to summer footwear i usually stick to converse, flip flops or sandals, but summer 2014 has brought back the Birkenstock/pool slider trend that was oh so popular in the 90's. I am loving this 90's comeback and I am welcoming all the old trends I used to rock when I was younger, in a slightly more fashionable and chic way. I love looking back at old photos and realising what a stylish kid I was.

Unsure at first my opinion on the return of the Birkenstock sandal, I was categorising this trend under the UGLY footwear bracket that most shoe trends seems to come under nowadays. However, I take back every harsh word and judgemental look because I love them. 

I picked up my pair from River Island for a complete bargain. They were down to £15 from £28. I love the monochrome trend right now and these bright white pool sliders suit my current style perfectly. I plan to wear these all summer, as they seem to go with everything in my wardrobe and definitely plan to pick up some more in a variation of colours.