You know when you're going on holiday and you use it as an excuse to buy a load of new clothes? Well I'm jetting off to Rome this week, so I hit the high street and picked up some absolute beauties which I thought I'd share with you. 

Jacket, H&M

H&M is a high street saviour, some of their clothes are seriously elegant and people always ask me where they're from. This cream, beige and black leather jacket is my new favourite thing! It's so chic and will be perfect for slightly chillier weather when it's not cold enough for a coat. I love the different textures and chunky gold zips.

Playsuit, H&M

Playsuits are the easiest thing to wear when it's hot and a simple black, strapless option is almost as foolproof as a LBD when paired with a golden tan. I love the criss-cross back on this one!

Playsuit, New Look

I love New Look for pretty dresses and tops, and this playsuit really stood out. This shade of blue screams Summer and the deep V back with a neck tie makes it more interesting. It's a lovely light crepe material so very cool for wandering the hot city streets.

Skirt, Topshop

I snapped up this nautical-style skirt in the sale! It's made in quite a thick material, which I like in skirts at the moment because it's a bit more grown up and structured than flippy jersey skirts. Cream and black or navy stripes always remind me of the sea so it's perfect for coastal escapes in the UK or abroad. Get it before they all sell out!

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Express Pro Self-Tanning Dry Mist

I picked this up from Boots because my legs are currently about as white as it gets due to my very pale complexion! I haven't tried it yet but I am a strong believer in fake tanning before you go on holiday so that you don't feel you have to bake in the sun to get a tan to match all your holiday clothes, especially if you're at the beach. Remember that tanning, as nice as it looks, is damaging your skin! Which is why I bought...

Piz Buin Tan & Protect Tan Accelerating Oil Spray

I only bought SPF15 suncream because it's not that hot in Rome at the moment so I only need light protection. I might use factor 30 on my face if it's particularly sunny, but I don't want to come back even paler than I was when I left, so if you're like me and like a natural glow while protecting your skin, there are loads of Tan Accelerating/Enhancing sun creams and oils out there. I got this Piz Buin Oil Spray at half price in Boots but there is a cheaper Garnier alternative if you miss out on the offer and don't want to splash out.

So that's it! I hope you enjoyed getting a sneaky peek into my latest purchases. I have a delicious new recipe post coming soon (one word: pancakes!) so do keep checking back.