oh look, it's me!

As I woke up yesterday to bright early morning sunshine illuminating my bedroom with its amiable optimism, I couldn't help but smile and, as it kept me company on my train journey into London and followed me as I (finally) explored my first-choice university, I couldn't help but get excited about starting uni life in September as there seemed to be this air of positivity surrounding it and my day. The weather's a funny old thing. However, presuming my exams go well and I do go to LCC, I'm incredibly worried about how I'm supposed to survive financially living in London. SO, if anybody would like to give me a job in advance, it would be more than appreciated ;-) (no, I'm serious)

Regarding the photos above, I felt very much at home wondering amongst the daffodils of St. James's Park in a cheery yellow blouse and it was nice to be able to finally wear the denim jacket I brought in the Asos sales after Christmas.

Also, I've updated the 'let's get active' section on Yummy Like Cake. I didn't want to do it as a published post because I understand a lot of you probably don't care but if you do want to read a fairly bias account of the Monte Carlo Masters (tennis) with me pretending to know what I'm talking about but would probably be looked down upon with disgust from the likes of atpworldtour.com and BBC Sport then click here.

I hope you all had a lovely week!! x

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g'day

Prada resort 2013, Helmut Lang ss13, Missoni ss13, Helmut Lang ss13, Lacoste ss13

Yay the Australian Open is underway! It's a shame Rafael Nadal is not competing (I was so unbelievably excited about his return like many others were) but let's all pray for him that he will be back fit and fighting soon! As I understand tennis is probably not an interest of many of you, I thought I'd keep with the theme by messily putting together a selection of sport inspired clothing by designers for this year, including Prada's combination of Bjorn Borg headbands and neat polo style shirts and Missoni's goggles and glistening zip-up jacket.

While I am sat in the heart of the UK where it's misty, cold and snowy, I imagine being in sunny Melbourne wearing shorts (sequin Karl) and crop top, Thierry Lasry sunglasses and comfy shoes; getting into the Aussie spirit with the Bondi Beach bracelet (different city but whatevs) and keeping my daily belongings safe in a fetching Marc Jacobs backpack. Oh what a life.

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MBFW New York: Lacoste

It has finally happened; Andy Murray has won his first Grand Slam and he could not deserve it more.
I am aware this post is slightly late in the making but, hey, better let than never! After the summer he has experienced (final of Wimbledon + Olympic gold + capturing the nation's heart along the way) Flushing Meadows seemed the most ideal venue for him to reach him dream of holding the trophy at a major tennis event. It's like he's now finished the summer of 2012 in a dreamy, fairytale way and a new chapter can begin.

His play has progressed,
his power has increased,
his maturity on court has grown,
his mindset is more focused,
he has destroyed the tedious barrier that was separating him from the most unbeatable players,
he is a champion

It was a pleasure being curled up in bed watching the action-packed battle of determination, AKA The US Open final. Admittedly I fell asleep after the 2nd set (damn the five hour time difference) but, thanks to the excitable cheers of the crowd, I awoke when Andy was 3-0 up in the fifth and final set (therefore missing the segment of the match where Djokovic was playing the better tennis) and maintained firmly awake, eagerly hoping for the beautiful ending that soon arrived.

While that took place in one area of New York, at fashion week, Lacoste had showcased another tennis extravaganza- this time in the form of clothes.

Pristine whites and sporty shapes decorated with tennis rackets, balls, courts and even umpire chairs make the perfect outfit for, say, spectating at Wimbledon (rain coats included for you when you need one) It all sounds very over-the-top and cheesy but I think Felipe Oliveira has done a wonderful job in making stripes and polka dots look innovative and exciting with Lacoste's athletic aesthetics kept securely intact.

Photos from Vogue.co.uk