Lilly Ehlana: shopping

Last week the 'Kendal and Kylie Topshop Collection' came out and I'm sure everyone saw something to do with it, whether it be on their Twitter or Instagram news feeds. Many people tweeted saying it 'wasn't really their style', or 'they didn't like the collection as they thought it was dull and boring'; however, I actually liked some of the garments which were revealed!

These are two of my favourite finds from the new collection:

Floral Print Playsuit By Kendall + Kylie at Topshop

Product Code: 12M05HMUL

Price: £45.00

The casual playsuit is oversized and has a larger fit; therefore if you are typically a size 10 and want a normal but comfortable fit, you may have to go down to a size 8. The playsuit is made from a soft 100% viscose fibre content and has an easy handle, meaning that it will be comfortable to wear and not irritate your skin when wearing it. The garment also has an easy after-care as it can be machine washed.

This is an item which can be both dressed up and dressed down, depending on your own style and the occasion. I would wear this product for a 'chill out day' with friends or for a road trip were I wanted to look sophisticated yet be comfortable. For a day look, I would pair the playsuit with some 'Havay Flat Sandals' black sandals from Topshop and either a small black or light baby pink bag such as the 'Mini V Panel Holdall' bag from Topshop. For evening or nightwear, I would wear the Sara Black Lace Up Heels' from Public Desire along side the 'Gold tassel box clutch' bag from River Island.

Overall, I think this is a great buy and would keep it in my wardrobe for the sunnier days this season!

Blouson Cold Shoulder Top By Kendall + Kylie at Topshop

Product Code: 12M02HCRM

Price: £32.00

The 'chilled out' boho style blouse is such an essential for everyone's spring/ summer wardrobe picks! Seeing as it is a Blouson blouse, the blouse will have fullness both through the sleeves and the bodice length, making it a key item for comfort. The string ribbon at the bottom of the blouse will allow you to tighten and loosen the fullness of the blouse as you wish. This is great to be able to accentuate the waist if tightened, or loosen for a relaxed look. The off-the-shoulder elasticated collar shape enables you to place the collar as high or low as you wish; ensuring that the blouse remains tight around the collar, with all of the gathering of the fabric extending from the collar to the waist line. The garment is 100% polyester, therefore it is wrinkle resistant and is shrink resistant which is always a bonus! It also has an easy care as it is machine washable and dries quickly.

I would wear this blouse to go to the beach, relaxed day-time events or for cocktails in the evening with some friends. This is also an essential item to pack for a summer holiday, as it fits every chilled occasion. During the day, I would pair this blouse with some 'Floral Croquet Denim Shorts' from Miss Selfridge and some 'Freemont Lattice Sandals' from Miss Selfridge as well as a 'White Mini Frame Flap Bag' from River Island to finish off the look. In the evening I would pair this blouse with a 'Black Side Split Maxi Skirt' from River Island and a 'Lion Head Crossbody Bag' from Topshop.

This is probably my favourite piece from the whole collection, as it's so versatile and can be worn practically anywhere with anything!

I would definitely encourage everyone to take a look at the collection as it's full of extravagant or simple garments that tailor everyone's needs.

Lilly x

Milan pretty much speaks for itself… The detailed architecture of the Duemo, the range of galleries, the designer shops, the busy atmosphere, the list goes on. This is without a doubt the most mind-blowing city that I have visited and it was even more of an adventure as I was travelling with my friends. There's variety of places to visit and something suited to all interests. Whether it be to see the last super painting, visiting the Opera House or shopping at the Quadrilatero della moda.

Although there are plenty of affordable high-street shops, there's nothing like going window shopping or seeing the latest designs in shops such as Versace, Gucci, Prada and other well known designers. Other than them, there was also shops which I had never heard of from Italy, of which my favourite was 'Kiko'. This is a branch of small make-up shops scattered all over Italy and other European countries, which are high quality yet affordable in price. Of course, not being able to budget my money properly, I spent quite a lot of money in there, and ending up buying over 30 items!

I also surprised myself by eating a pizza for the first time in years! Usually I would say I absolutely hate the thought of having a pizza, but I thought maybe I should try an actual Italian pizza, and actually enjoyed it! This showed me to stay open to new things and give everything a go even if you end up hating it! At Lake Como, we also had a very enjoyable boat trip which I managed to fall asleep on! Probably to my lack of sleep and late nights!