Summer Foundations

We're all waiting for the summer sun to come to England now, it's safe to say this spring has been incredibly dreary and miserable. I longingly look out the window each morning in desperate hope that today will be the day i can pop on a pair of shorts, a floral top and sandals to go to uni in or to work. The weather may be able to stop me from wearing my desired clothing but it can never stop me from lusting over what the high street stores are offering for when the sun does peek out! 

The high street stores are abundant in is so many colours, patterns and sumptuous designs I can't help myself but go into stores and mentally write a list of the clothes I want for my summer wardrobe. Spring/ summer 2012 designers have managed to present a style that’s so me it’s untrue! There's something about it that feels so nostalgic of my childhood, the lace and broderie makes my heart melt and reminds we of the party dresses my mum would put me in! And then there are the fantastic pastel colours, I can't resist them in denim, and as if that isn't enough there's the burst of vintage patterns. 

So today I present my summer shopping/ wish list: the foundations to my summer wardrobe. All I can say is, summer better hurry up!

What are you all hoping will make an appearance in your summer 2012 wardrobe?

The Blue Bicycle

This week for a little treat we went for dinner at a gorgeous little restaurant in York called The Blue Bicycle. Hidden among the cities meandering cobbled streets and tucked next to the canal, this wonderful restaurant produces some of the tastiest fish dishes and fantastic homemade desserts! The atmosphere is relaxing and homely, we were lucky enough to get a seat by the window so we could look out on to the street and watch the passers by as they hurried off to their evenings reservations and appointments. It's understandable how this place is so highly renowned and has won award for it's dishes. It has to be one of York's eateries that offers an enchanting dining experience!

The staff at this restaurant are the politest and most accommodating to all of our needs, they were kind enough to let us know which dishes they recommended and what their specialties were. Off the menu i chose to start with the Onion and Garlic soup, i love onion soup as it is has to be my all time winter warmer food! when the soup arrived it was lovely and rich with a smooth texture. i was expecting more like a broth with what you get with French Onion soup but this was different and closer to a Gratinee Normande, truly beautiful. Accompanied with the soup were the cutest terracotta plant pots with a sour dough bread in, it accompanied it so well and if you couldn't wait for your soup to arrive filled a spot for the time being!

For the next course i had chosen a crab risotto topped with pan seared sea bass. The sea bass was gorgeous! It was flaky and just melted in you mouth, the risotto complimented it well and wasn't too rich, it was perfect! i love crab as it is but i would eat this all the time if i was able to! If this is on the menu when you go i would highly recommend giving ago along with the mixed fish platter which my sister had. 

When we thought we couldn't possibly eat anything else the staff presented us with the desert menu, the homemade deserts are so ridiculously temping but on this occasion instead of opting for a heavy chocolate or creamy desert i had the brandy snap basket with fresh fruit. It was the perfect way to finish off our meal!

This restaurant is incredibly popular and i recommend booking! When we were there several off the street people came in but were turned away so avoid disappointment it's best to book.

Dress: Topshop

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins

Belt: Oasis

Necklace: River Island 

I'm so glad that's it now the weekend after a busy week, though my weekend is a little hectic with a christening celebrations! Hoping the weather will hold out as i believe we are having a hog roast outside!

What are other people doing this weekend?