Caroline Burke | Burkatron

mesh top: asos

bandeau top underneath: topshop

faux leather shorts: little mistress (c/o)

semi transparent shopper: topshop

leopard print pumps: daniel footwear (c/o)

oh em geee the weather has been so up and down this week! I've gone from hiding under umbrellas during thunderstorms to whacking out my bikini in an attempt to get my tan on in the garden.. crazy.

I'm pretty keen to start wearing some of my summer wardrobe so when I woke up to sunshine last week I took these faux leather shorts from girls on film out for a whirl! I wanted these to be quite wearable (read.. not skintight/bum cheek peekage) I often find shorts hard to find as I'm between sizes but to my delight they're pretty darn perfect! I paired them with my new mesh top as I liked the mix of textures (I'm so glad I nabbed this asos one because the zara one I wanted sold out before I could get it!) the black shopper was a topshop sale buy, I wasn't sure if I even liked it at first but the semi transparent perspex won me over ..well that and the fact I can fit my laptop inside!

these leopard print daniel pumps are just gorgeous in the flesh, seriously babin'. I know you've probably twigged I'm a real flats/converse kinda girl so I'm always looking for cool slip ons to wear.. these are going to be an absolute staple for me with my skinnies, hurrah!

happy bank holiday guys!

back soon

caroline x

colour blocked dress: yayer (c/o)

cambridge satchel: asos

satin bomber: american apparel

sliders: topshop

I still have a bit of a crush on pastels so this seriously pretty colour block dress from yayer had PICK ME written all over it. it comes with cute little cami straps so I can wear it over a white tee if I'm feeling a bit 90's but it's still floaty enough to make me feel rather princess-esque. 

I nabbed this satin bomber from the aa factory outlet in NYC and I'm still trying to figure out why it was reduced.. possibly because I look like an extra from miami vice in it? who knows.. the mystery continues.

 I had intended to wear with some dr marten style chunky boots and leather jacket but I threw on my topshop sliders at the last minute ..I wish I hadn't as the little blighters completely skinned my big toe after 5 minutes so I'm sporting a glam plaster/sandal combo, damn you tissue paper feet. 

I shall be going back for seconds though 'cause I love them.. be gentle ugly beautiful sandals.

caroline x

ps. the cosmo blog awards have opened and if you'd like to nominate burkatron well you'd pretty much make my week! hope you've had a good weekend rascals :)

cooperative pleated gingham dress: urbanoutfitters (c/o)

lolita sunglasses: topshop

feather bag: river island

shoes: office

I love the slightly 60's feel to this dress.. throw in gingham, pleats and a peter pan collar? hello new best friend. I'm probably (read definitely) going to wear this to death over the next few months. 

I can still confirm these shoes are the comfiest little critters in town so they've been sneaking their way onto my feet on a regular basis.. and yes that feather bag is here to stay. (no comment on the rumours that I've been found sleeping with it under my pillow.. so. damn. soft)

caroline x

ps. if you think burkatron is worthy of a vote for best personal style in the company awards it would mean the world! thank you so so much to those who've voted already :)