Outfit: London town

I'm just back from a very fun-filled long weekend in London. One of my very best friends lives down there so I'm always looking for an excuse to go down & see her, but I also had tickets to see BEYONCE - my first trip to a big pop gig at the O2!

I had really good intentions to do touristy things and take nice photos, but instead my days were spent having  loads of fun with my pals - we listened to punk pop from 10 years ago, laughed until we cried, drank gin in the sunshine & generally just had a lovely time. So much fun!

On my last day I did manage to remember I had the camera with me, so took some outfit photos on a lovely leafy street in London. This is a super slouchy outfit that was perfect for mooching round Camden, drinking massive milkshakes at the Diner & then flying home to my bonny city.

Dress - Primark
Cardigan - Matalan
Shoes - Clarks flat shoes*
Bag - Leather Satchel Co

I'm always so jealous of the lovely sunny days that Londoners get - this was my first time out WITHOUT A JACKET this year, due to the never-ending winter that Scotland seemed to have. The world is so much nicer when it's warm - fingers crossed Edinburgh actually gets a summer this year!

Necklace - Accessorize
Nail Varnish - Models Own Balearic Cool

I bought this cute elephant pendant from Covent Garden, while I was in a post-food haze from a super-indulgent lunch at Wahaca - seriously good Mexican eating! On reflection, most of my London trips seem to revolve around dining out... must try and be a little more cultured & book theatre tickets next time I'm there!

Ah, it was a really good weekend (even if I have no more photos other than blurry instagrams!). Til next time London!

Illustrated Blogger #3: Nerd Burger

Here's the next installment in my newest feature - Illustrated Bloggers. Each month I introduce you to one of my favourite bloggers & tell you why they are brilliant. I love them so hopefully you will too!

Who is she? Cazz from Nerd Burger

What's her site about? A super colourful site that covers crafts, nerdy things, geeky fashion & her jewellery company

Why is she brilliant?

• In a world of identikit bloggers, Nerd Burger stands out by a MILE. Cazz isn't afraid to be a bit geeky and have fun with what she wears, which I love!
• Nerd Burger jewellery (her shop) is full of kitsch, quirky jewellery, which is perfect if you love comics, superheroes, or have 90s nostalgia (Sabrina hair band, anyone?).
• She has the world's best hair. I want pink and purple hair!
• She writes a lot of hilarious posts, but her montage of Chuck Bass fashion made me laugh SO much.
• Every post is so cheery and positive, and she's such a smiley person (much more than my portrait would suggest!). I always look forward to seeing a new post from her, it's guaranteed to be colourful & fun & cheer me up! 

 Previous illustrated bloggers: 

#1 A Rosie Outlook

#2 French for Cupcake

Floral wishlist

After months of rain & gloom, my garden is finally looking pretty again as things start to grow & colourful flowers pop up. I've been a rubbish gardener so far this year (despite all good intentions, I've planted no spring seeds so far), but last autumn I went a bit crazy with winter bulbs... which means I have bursts of purple, red, yellow, pink and blues all over the place!

SO because flowers are lovely & make people smile, here's a wishlist of floral-esque nice things (because you can't be in a garden all the time, can you?).

Top row

Clutch | Favourite things pencils | Tulip bubble bars

Bottom row

Skull & floral scarf  | Liberty Converse trainers | Washi tape

I have been on the lookout for a nice new scarf for ages, and I think the skulls are enough to keep my inner grunge kid happy. I never ever wear white shoes (I'm too scruffy!) but I think these ones could be an exception... look at that Liberty print! 

Ever So Juliet is two!

This post is a little behind schedule (blame working at a festival - lots of fun, but no time for anything else!), but I wanted to mark the occasion with a rambly post.

Last month marked two years since I decided to be a bit brave, start a blog, and write a very awkward first post. Happy blog anniversary to me!

I didn't realise back then how much "being a blogger" would become such a big part of my identity. I also didn't realise how much time or effort blogging would actually take... if I had I wonder if I would have been as keen to dive in? Blogging has become a ridiculously important part of my life. I feel like I'm always working away on it, either through writing posts, researching, taking photos, tinkering with images and design, or trying out DIYs (which leads to random Monday evenings in full-face zombie make up).

There's lots of very good things that come with a blog. I feel so much more motivated to do things... whether that's baking, doing nice things to my hair, exploring my very favourite city, wearing nice clothes, or just trying to be a cheery person. Having a platform to chat on & regularly update has definitely been really helpful in keeping me on track with my new year's resolution and I definitely take more photos than I ever did before! 

The last year has been a bit of a learning curve for me, as I've appeared on various PR & brand radars, who've wanted to work with me. At first it was all very exciting and I said yes to EVERYTHING, but now I'm trying to be a little more strict regarding who I work with & what I cover (there's nothing like being ridiculously busy to make you realise what emails are important to you!).

But as much as free things and being paid to write is nice (obviously it is), it's not what keeps bringing me back, updating even if I'm knackered or would really prefer to just watch the new Game of Thrones episode thank-you-very-much. I blog because I love it. I love that I have this super fun site that is all about me and my pals and the things I am doing. & people actually read it! Not just my pals and my mum and my sisters, but thousands and thousands of you each month. It properly blows my mind.

So thank you for reading my very rambly, slightly scruffy posts. I hope you keep reading, and that I can be entertaining or helpful or cheer you up in some way. Here's to year three.

Motel Rocks sunglasses

After months and months of living in an endless winter, the sun FINALLY came out at the weekend. Hooray! Even though it was still a bit too cold, and definitely a bit too breezy, I lay in my garden & soaked up as much natural light as I could... I worry that I've been developing a vitamin D deficiency!

The sunshine also gave me an excuse to whip out my brand new sunglasses, vintage inspired wayfarers from Motel Rocks. I love them!

Spot the self-snap!

They were only £18 (bargain!) and do feel a wee bit plasticy, but not flimsy at all - I have full faith that I can chuck them in my bag and they'll live to see another day. They felt a wee bit small for me at first, but not too uncomfortable, and I think they'll stretch to fit (does this mean I have a big head? Oh dear!). That aside, I'm really, really pleased with them.

Motel Rocks vintage wayfarers - £18

Motel have got a few different styles in their shop at the moment... I'm also eyeing up this tortoiseshell pair. Lovely!

Also, remember that the code eversojuliet will get you 20% off at Motel Rocks all the time (apart from, annoyingly, some accessories - like these! Good if you fancy a dress though).