It's late summer here in the UK, which means it is still just about warm enough to actually be able to wear summer clothes. A favourite combo of mine this summer has been culottes & a crop. I've ditched the dresses and donned what I used to think were the ugliest trousers ever - but oh how I was wrong. A crop tee and a pair of wide, flowing culottes is probably one of my favourite outfits to wear. It's simple yet stylish, and is also ridiculously comfortable considering that culottes make you feel as though you are still wearing your pyjamas. I love the contrast stripe of this basic crop tee from Topshop. Paired with a bold red lip (Ruby Woo from MAC), you have the perfect end of summer outfit for nearly any occasion.

   // TOP - TOPSHOP // CULOTTES - ZARA // SHOES - CONVERSE // WATCH - ROTARY //

Leather and stripes. Two of my favourite things to wear - ever. I have 10+ striped t-shirts and really don't need any more, but I just couldn't help myself. The combination of this oversized stripe tee and a faux leather skirt make for an ultra chic summer look. This kind of look get be dressed up or down and is so easy to just throw on and go. The skirt is fab and a complete BARGAIN at just 8 quid - we have Primark to thank for that! I have hardly taken these items off since buying them and I don't intend to any time soon!

The lace up clothing trend has been a massive one this year, but it's something I've failed to get on board until now. I feel it's something that has to be done right, or it can risk looking a little tacky. This lace up tee from Brandy Melville certainly does it right though. I love the simplicity and the cut. Paired simply with a pair of mom jeans and a chocker and you have yourself the perfect every day grunge look. Alternatively pair with black jeans for a different twist on an all black ensemble.

TOP - BRANDY MELVILLE // JEANS - TOPSHOP 'MOM' JEANS // BOOTS - TOPSHOP / CHOCKER - PRIMARK // WATCH - ROTARY