Bikini Season Minus the Bikini Bod

I am going travelling this summer, island hopping around Croatia - and then wherever else the sunshine takes me, so I have been spending a lot of time bikini shopping. This would be total bliss if I was bikini season ready and I really should get my ass in gear and cut the carbs seeing as I am literally spending a month in a bikini and currently resemble a baby elephant, but for now I just need to pretend I have Michelle Keegan's bod so I focus on getting some beaut bikinis to dance in till sundown. I am going to share with you some of the bikini's I have already purchased and some that are on the wish list for my shopping spree next week and really, just share the swimwear love!

So I blogged a while back about Irish brand Custom Vintage Dublin and for those who don't remember, CVD are most recognisable for their personal customisation of vintage levi shorts tailored to your liking! Well, this summer CVD are also stocking some fab bikini's so I got one ordered the other day and I am in love!! I ordered the tribal print bikini in pink, which you can see below, but they also have a fab range of other one's including crochet designs and brazilian styles for those of you who bare a Kim K ass and are prepared to flaunt it! ALSOOOO, for those of you with the depop app, they currently have some designer pieces for sale on their account @cvd including pieces by Ed Hardy and Victoria's Secret! So go check it out and for those who have not yet downloaded depop, get on the app store and get downloading, your bank balance will never be the same again. Check out CVD's full swimwear range by clicking here.

Tribal Print Bikini in Pink 25 euros

I ordered size medium bottoms (size 10) but they are a bit big and it's fair to say I have a bit of a bootay, so for those of you who consider your bum a 10, I would opt for the small       (size 6-8)

Monsoon and Accessorize is an obvious choice for the swimwear season and I got some gorgeous pieces last summer and they've certainly not let me down this season! They have a wide variation in styles ladies so whether you're a bandeau beauty or a halterneck hunnie they definitely have something in stock for you. I recently bought the Carly Crochet Bikini in Black and it is actually stunning, I am so happy with it. They have a similar one in a pale turquoise which I am dying for, however, it is out of stock online so I am now on a mission to track it down in store! To view Monsoon and Accessorize's full range of bikini's click here.

Carly Crochet Bikini Top - £19

Carly Crochet Bikini Bottoms - £15

The next place I purchased a couple of bikini's may come as a surprise but they are actually pretty freakin' awesome so let the haters hate, I ain't biting. If you haven't guessed, this luxury designer retailer was George at Asda. I picked up two bikinis here and they are pretty fab so I am a happy gal. Don't get me wrong, much of the swimwear is stuff that wouldn't be exactly my first choice but there are some extremely cheap steals in amongst them all! Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself by clicking here.

Laser Cut Bikini - Top £3, Bottoms £2

Aztec Print Bikini - Top £1, Bottoms £1

These are the four bikinis I have currently purchased, however my swimwear search ain't over yet. If you're looking for some high-waisted hotties head over to Urban Outfitters, they have amazing styles and prints and I cant wait to go in next week. Also if you have a bit of extra dolla to spend they currently have some amazing bikinis by various designers including Stussy and Tallow Gallery. Click here to view their full range of swimwear.

If you're after just a pair of plain black bottoms, which lets face it are a holiday essential, head over to Zara and let them take it from there. Aside from that, they have some pretty cool printed bikinis which may take your fancy! Click here to view their beachwear.

Obviously this is a few mere choices, but these are just to get you going with some swimsperation, otherwise this post would be hours long of me babbling on about all these million dolla bikinis I am lusting over.  Anyway, toodalooooooo xoxo

P.s with regards to the lack of bikini body situation I am currently back on the 5:2 diet and doing the 30 day Ab Challenge. I did the 5:2 last year and I lost weight really quickly on it and I am only half way through the ab challenge and can already see a difference! So for anyone wanting to shift the pounds and tone up for summer I recommend the same. Stay clear of the shake diets and what not, you may lose weight fast but the minute you stop you balloon in a heart beat. Trust me I experienced it first hand, it wasn't fun. xoxo

The Failure of a Fashion Blogger

And the award for world's worst blogger goes to moi. Yes, it has in fact been six months since my last post but I have spent a semester studying things that don't agree with my brain and they have taken control of my poor excuse for a social life. However, now I am back I'm working on a revamp of my blog and as you will see I am no longer Viral Vintage, sob! The name change is due to the fact I was swaying from my vintage routes and found myself focusing on a wider wardrobe of fashion orientated topics! I'm still dabbling with the design of my new blog and whatnot but I like birds so they are staying for now; even though they are not relevant, but they are cool.. ok. I will find something more people will appreciate soon, maybe. Anyway, I am going travelling for a month or till I run out of money so I will be absent again for a wee while from mid july, but for now I am here, un-manicured nails at the ready, to fill your heads with my fashion nonsense. I am so cringe, I know. 
Anyway, stay posted. xoxo

Three Floor Fashion S/S 14

Apologies, I would have wrote about this fabulous collection when it launched last Monday, however, due to my exam, I've had to sort my priorities out and attend to that before exclaiming my love for this new collection. 

So, it's inevitable how much I admire and dream of Three Floor Fashion's collections and for anyone that keeps up to date with my posts, you'll have seen my numerous, previous posts on them and how much I get excited about their garments. I've been waiting in desperate anticipation for this collection and undoubtedly, it has not let me down whatsoever. With such a wide array for style, colour and texture, I expected no less, it's no wonder my eyes have been fixated on their website the past week. Anyway, enough rambling and lets get to the good stuff.

One of my favourite things about Three Floor Fashion is the names they give to their garments. They're just so utterly fabulous and quirky and really personalises each garment. As Three Floor continues to gain a more prominent place in the industry,  their clothes continue to grow in strength and beauty. As always, the collection consists of two distinctive persona's, allowing every fashionista to portray the mood and look they so desire. I am going to get going with the darker side of things, seeing as it's still winter and gloomy days and these garments are indescribably perfect for bringing a spark into that gloom. 

We got metallics, we got midnight blue allure and oh baby have we got pattern and texture exquisiteness! As always, to save myself from writing a short story, I'm going to write about my personal favourite pieces of each type of garment persona, so for the intricately devious, dark-side of this magnificent collection, I am going to ramble about the 'Behaviour Self' dress and the 'Whos Who' dress; both of which being a perfect exploitation of what I meant when defining the names of their garments as 'fabulous and quirky'. 

Introducing the 'Behaviour Self' Dress. 
The composition and intricacy of this dress is to die for. The shape in combination with the texture is profoundly magnificent, with such an elegant and streamlining shape, whilst simultaneously demonstrating the meaning of texture. In complete and utter contradiction to the name of this dress, 'Behaviour Self', this dress connotates fierceness and the ultimate risk factor combined with the power of underlying sex appeal. The nude side panelling and the delicate black lace screams sexual deviant, however, the beauty and structure of the dress tones this down and as a result, portrays the perfect combination of heaven meets hell. So go on girls, behave yourself, or not, in the 'Behaviour Self' dress. 

'Behaviour Self' Dress - £178

The 'Whos Who' Dress. 

Oh my god. Colour and shape. The two ultimate factors which have worked together to magnificently create this stunning work of art. Firstly, let me just say, the blue!!!! This shade of blue possesses such a royal yet electric personality which is just perfect to work in conjunction with the shape and structure of this dress. The loose fitting form of the body of the dress is complemented and contrasted extensively with the prominent, shapely skirt, overall giving a flamboyant and magnificent shape. By keeping the colour scheme minimalistic, it allows the two prominent colours to contradict and accentuate each other and this is specifically demonstrated, so utterly beautifully, in the delicate, floral pattern. This dress is so fabulous and I seriously need it in my life. It's the fresh cream and strawberry sponge of cakes; it's fresh, it's beautiful inside and out and excels the taste of all the simplistic sponges. 

'Whos Who' Dress - £98

So, now my dear friend, I will lead you into the light. Yes, follow me as we explore the lighter, more angelic side of this collection; none the less, still as equally, tremendously stunning. This side of the collection possesses everything you need to leap gracefully into spring, whilst still maintaining the double E persona; elegance and enticement. So let's get cracking with my two favourite pieces and twit twooooooo girls, are they a pair of beauties.

Firstly, the 'Sicily' Playsuit. The structure of this playsuit is so intricate which really enhances the elegance of the design. The delicate straps round the neck are so fragile yet so beautiful, whilst the elaborate detailing of the lace on the body of the garment just further intensifies the elegance of the garment. The yellow of the dress is just so utterly perfect for the season of spring, radiating such an incandescent happiness and raw beauty. The nude underlay and cut out segments of the garment are the main contributing factor to its enticing component, creating a pure yet understated sex appeal. This playsuit as a whole though, oh wow, its playful yet gorgeous, perfect for soaking up the rays when those days of sunshine finally come!

'Sicily' Playsuit - £145

Finally, the one I have been waiting for in an overwhelming state of ecstatic excitement. 

The 'Pleats and Thankyou' Dress.

Words cannot put into place just how beautiful this dress is, but I'm sure as hell going to give it a shot. The fluidity of the shape of this dress is purely mesmerising, with the soft flowing chiffon of the skirt flowing gracefully to knee length. The powder blue of the skirt and top detailing of the dress is so gentle and comforting and works perfectly for draping round the hips giving such a beautiful focal point. In contradiction to this heavenly colour, the harshness of the black strips and intricate lace, work perfectly to contrast the elements of the dress and give praise and beauty to all aspects. The nude underlay on both the back and front again give the provocative illusion whilst still portraying a dress of innocence. On a whole, this dress is just so profoundly stunning that the English language cannot begin to put it into the words it deserves. 

'Pleats and Thankyou' Dress - £210

So there it is, Three Floor Fashion's SS14 collection. I hope you have become as infatuated as I am, and if so, please go explore the rest of their flawless collection by clicking here. I promise, you will not regret it.

Love and colour. x

Happy New Year Wishes and 2014 Fashion Kisses

Firstly, Happy freakin' New Year lovelies! I hope you all had an absolutely fabulous Christmas and New Year filled with lots and lots and lots of bubbly and drop dead gorgeous party frocks! I know it's slightly overdue, but I feel like bragging a lil bit about my amazing xmas pressies seeing as I got spoilt rotten last year.. Yes last year, how weird is that to say! Anyway, yea, back to me being a totally spoilt princess. 
One of the pro's of having a blog is if you write about something you love and you have an adoring mother who reads your blog religiously, chances are some of the fabulous things you write about, may end up under the tree on Christmas morning. What I am really getting at here is, I finally got my 'Show me the bunny' tee from Black Score. Uh hu hunnieeeeee. (voice from Kanye West's song, Bound 2) God am I in babbling mode. Moving on from my swagtastic tee........ I also got spoilt with a beaaaaaaautiful Michael Kors watch and a belter of an Alexander McQueen scarf. My watch has a stunning navy/indigo leather strap so I'm not categorized in the cliché Michael Kors watch category, consisting of the gold, rose and silver link straps, but the face still has that bling to make me feel all girly and sparkly. My scarf, oh my days. Reverse print. Tartan on one side, and fabulous McQueen writing on the reverse side. It's so freakin' awesome, be jealous people. Aside from all this I got all the usual necessities, Issey Miyake perfume, benefit cosmetics, onesie; you know the drill. So much Christmas spoiling love.
Ok so 2014 is here and I'ma keep blogging to my hearts content. I need to get my vintage paws out and during my time at home I'm going to just have to venture into all the vintage stores in Glasgow and do my research/splash the dollaaaaa. Has to be done. Sorry mum. Been thinking about starting some 'What I'm wearing posts' for anyone that's interested in my 'I got dressed in the dark' attire, but to start doing this I need to hit the gym first. So give me time. For now, I'm attaching my Instagram to my blog, so feel free to check it out. I tend to post tragic mirror selfies of my outfits and of course an endless cycle of images of all the food I like to indulge in... So then again, you may not want to check it out. 
Anyway lovelies, until we meet again. 
Love and wishes for 2014 x