Before I show you my edit of flattering summer tops that are new in at Marks & Spencer, I just wanted to share a new piece of research. Of 3,000 Brits surveyed, 96% of us live life on autopilot. The result? We say yes four times each day when we want to say no. I know by the time the kids have left to school, I have said yes too many times. The worst Yes was spoken by me today, when I said Yes to Elsa coming to my 3 year olds birthday party – ahhh it’s next week. Is that going to happen? I really hope she forgets!
Dr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness says
Autopilot makes it harder for us to make good choices, so we feel we’re living someone else’s life. We must reconnect with what really matters; prioritise to-do lists, stop comparing ourselves to others, try new things and learn to say no (kindly). If it doesn’t make you feel extraordinary, say no – we only get one life, so let’s spend it well.
We are all on autopilot and we need to slow down and think wisely before committing ourselves. One of my favourite sayings that I *try* to live by is…
Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
Don’t say yes out of obligation or because you have space in your diary. Save your energy.
Anyway, here are 9 tops that I would say yes to (actually have already bought the first one and I LOVE it)
Embroidered Bardot Top Navy £25
Hurry, this top is selling fast!!
Luckily I got my clammy hands on one. It is my piece de resistance.
Dark – doesn’t show dirt/jam fingers
Off the shoulder – who has chubby shoulders?
Tummy skimming – enough said
Good length – no builders bum with this one unless you are really being over at Gymboree!
Earrings from TLM Edit
This is the blue & white stripe version of the navy top I could wax lyrical about. It is so flattering and even if you raise your arms like you just don’t care, it still works and doesn’t expose anything as your under arms stop it riding up. (If that doesn’t make sense, buy it and you will see what I mean)
Embroidered Bardot Blouse £39.50
Move over pastels, now we are talking!!
It’s all about yellow this summer, so grab this top with both hands – it is a perfect transitional top before the tan as it covers most of you.
You can’t go wrong with a white top and this one with triple stitch detailing is sure to blow the lights out.
This is super useful school run top to throw on and still look stylish.
The Victorian Blouse is here to stay and this is a good investment as you can dress it up and down and it will take you through into winter too.
Star Textured Half Sleeve Blouse £29.50
Stars and ruffles – tick tick tick.
This post is written in collaboration with Marks and Spencer, but all items are recommended by me.
