Office look for summer

This dress makes this outfit effortless, just by being bold. The colour is suitable for the office and keeping accessories simple with straigh-forward tones and shapes will let your outfit do the talking!

Dressing for summer is difficult enough, without having to think about what to wear for work as well.  Work wear is easy - it allows you to mix and match items you'd wear everyday and specific items you buy purely for the office. But, when it gets warmer, you are constantly thinking about what you've worn and not wanting to wear the same outfit twice in one week. In winter, you can always get away with the same bottoms multiple days in a row; by wearing different tops, accessories and shoes.

Summer work wear means statement pieces. Sticking to the same accessories may feel boring but for the summer, it is a lot easier to keep with just one or two different pairs of shoes and the same handbag. The key is buying statement pieces in the sale that scream different! That way, your colleagues and clients will be focused more on what you're wearing than the fact you've worn the same watch and handbag three weeks in a row.

Dress - Mango

Bag - Michael Kors

Shoes - Kurt Geiger

Watch - Olivia Burton

Designer day out

On Saturday, Ollie and I went to Bicester Village to take a look at what they had and hopefully, come away with a few bargains. The weather was rubbish and it rained practically the whole time we were there but we definitely didn't let it dampen our moods!

All of the shops had sales, which made it so much more enticing to go mad with designer buys. I bought a couple of things but managed to stick to a budget and not splurge out on the latest must-haves in designer trends. Although, I was very, very tempted by a lot of things. My choice of shops would definitely have to be Michael Kors, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada and Kate Spade.

The Best of British collective is also being showcased at Bicester this June, with a pop-up boutique exhibiting some of the finest British design talent. With brands including L.K.Bennett, Mulberry and Ted Baker, this event is a must-see. The in-store and village entertainment is brilliant, with live bands and photo booths for some fun in-between shopping.

Overall, we had a brilliant day and although we didn't buy as much as usual (even if there were sales), we know that when we go back we'll definitely make up for it! Bicester is a must for shopping if you're into designer brands, or just love a bargain, and with trips from Oxford and London, it's convenient for everyone.