The Wishlist

So I've got a day off today but with Mother's Day coming up, I really don't have much money to spend on myself... but there's no harm  in doing some online window shopping right? 

When online shopping I always head straight to the 'New In' section. This way you are more likely to be the first to own the next must-have item as the websites often stock new lines before they arrive on the high street.

After browsing the websites of Topshop, River Island, Asos and Urban Outfitters there's so many things I want! Here's my wish list...


Topshop

I am in love with this stripe cutout midi dress which is fairly reasonable at £30. The navy blue stripes give it that nautical feel - the trend that seems to come around every summer without fail, meaning that this is a piece that you'll wear year after year. The cut-outs are high up so that they reveal the ribs and waist, minimising the risk of any flab spilling out!
I am a massive fan of the midi length (at 5ft 8 short skirts and dresses normally leave little to the imagination but I still like to get my pins out on a sunny day!) so this dress is perfect for me. The only issue may be the horizontal stripes which are renowned as being unflattering but I think that the well-placed cut-outs should combat this.

River Island

With the highly anticipated line from Rihanna launching from 1am tonight on riverisland.com, I'm sure that my number one choice from River Island's 'Just Arrived' section will soon be different but for now I love their polka dot crop top and skirt combination. 

The matching crop top and skirt trend has been seen recently on several celebrities including Kimberley Walsh and Cat Deeley but River Island's version is much more playful and wearable.

Both the skirt (£18) and long sleeved crop top (£20) are grey with large white polka dots and would look great worn together or mixed and matched with other items in your wardrobe. I would team this outfit with converse or plimsoles and a Cara Delevingne-style beanie hat.

Asos

Asos has some great pieces in its own brand collection that you can't get on the high street and the prices are often very reasonable. I love this Wiggle Dress In Stripe Print as it looks really premium at a high street price of £42. Although this is normally more than I would spend I think that the detail on this dress makes it worth the price. It could be the centre piece of an elegant ensemble when teamed with heels or dressed down on holiday with flat sandals.

Urban Outfitters

I don't shop in Urban Outfitters very often as they are at the very top end of my budget but every now and again they have something that I cannot resist splashing out on! This BDG Long-Line Denim Jacket would be a great addition to my wardrobe as (hopefully) the weather will soon be getting warmer and I will be able to put my winter coat away for another year. I love my over-sized camo jacket but the camo trend will soon be on its way out and a denim version would be a great replacement. It could be worn with skinny jeans and a baggy t-shirt for the ultimate casual look or with a pretty dress for a grungy look. Unfortunately at £68, the jacket will probably be staying on my wish list for a long time!