Socks and Sandals: Do's and Don'ts

So after much deliberation I have come to the conclusion that yes, socks and sandals are now acceptable in day to day fashion. BUT, there are still many rules that you must follow for it to be fashion forward thinking rather than old grandpa chic.

1- These sandals must be either, A- Sliders or B- Dollys

2- These can't be any plain jane socks. These socks can either be sports wear, those that accompany your typical Nike/Addidas sliders, crazy design socks e.g those with chips or cosmos covering them, frilly socks- yes those socks you used to wear when you were 5 are back in fashion and even I, a 19 year old girl have been wearing them, and it's acceptable ! I tend to pair these pastel frilly socks with my white dolly sandals, but can often be paired with plain coloured trainers.

3- Please DO NOT WEAR SOCKS WITH FLIP FLOPS, this is definitely not a good look. Whilst commuting into London every day for my internship there was one lady who continued to ignore this rule and without fail wore socks with flip flops every day. Hats off to her in that she honestly didn't care, but it was not a favourite outfit choice of mine.

4- Wear your socks sandals look with confidence. One thing that nobody can deny is that when you look confident in an outfit, others accept and appreciate your fashion choice a lot more than if they have seen a shy person who is questioning their outfit choice.

K.

Skincare In The Sun

Ahhh Rome - Pizza, Pasta, Gelato, Ruins, Romance and most importantly SUN. There's no chance of me experiencing this on off weather that is a contestant bother here in England. Therefore, i am packing for hot weather, sun and sightseeing. 

As i'm off on Sunday I thought it would be nice to share a sneak peak into my holiday essentials.  

As well as packing all my clothes, shoes and bags I took a few quick tips off S for what creams and oils are best for keeping my skin protected and moisturised. Here are my top three skin essentials... 

1. Soap and Glory Heel Genius: This cream is amazing for using after a long days walking as well as after a day at the beach, protecting your heels from cracking and dry skin.

2. Neal's Yard Frankensense Hydrating Cream: I use this on my legs, as this is the one place on my body where I suffer from dry skin. It helps reduce the dry and keep my legs silky smooth. 

3. Hawaiin Tropic Silk Hydration Sun Screen: This sun cream not only protects your skin from burning but also contains hydrating ribbons to prevent your skin from drying out, unlike other sun cream which often leave your skin dry and damaged. 

4. Hawaiin Tropic After Sun: This is a perfect moisturiser after your skin has been out in the sun. The sweet smell of coconut accompanied with a smooth and soft skin coverage rehydrates and nourishes.

Keep a look out on our Instagram page for frequent updates on what I'm getting up to on my trip - SANDKSBLOG 

K.

Summer 2014, A First Glimpse At Summers Top Trends

As Summer is only a stone’s throw away, it was thought that it would be suitable to provide a post that features some of my favourite apparel items that have been hyped up for this years summer season essentials. 2014 has seen the return of many timeless fashion trends; from old school athletic, florals and tartans to off the shoulder pieces, amongst many. This Summer we will see the revival of long skirts, the new avant-garde dark looks, sandals and once again pretty pastels.

  

My personal favourite of this years Summer essentials has to be the great comeback of sandals. Whether they are flat-form, heeled or standard flats they are a top buy for this summer. They are great to wear for various occasions; festivals, holidays, BBQs and everyday wear.

Nobody can deny the great impact the Kimono has had on this years Spring/Summer wardrobe. This item can be worn to every occasion whether it being out for drinks or a day out in town. A brilliant cool layer for those warm summer days.

The Skort. An item that until this year was long forgotten, and only okay for tennis players to wear. This piece is able to be dressed up with heels and jewellery for a night out on the town, or dressed down with a pair of converse trainers and a vest top.

These short length baggy thigh trousers are back on my top buy list. Due to their tight waist and ankles they show off your figure by hugging you in the places you want ,and being loose in those other places where you don’t always feel comfortable. Great for every-day attire with sandals, trainers and a crop top.

Here are some examples of outfits, using my top essential items
K.