OOTD: Exploring York

I can't believe that I only have two weeks left in my beloved York! In my three years at university, I have come to love Yorkshire and I am so sad to leave such a versatile and endlessly explorable part of the country. I've been trying to make the most of my last few weeks, so I took a trip down the river to shoot some outfit snaps and enjoy the surrounding area:

Skirt: Primark. Crop top: H&M. Necklace: New Look. Earrings: Culture Vulture. Sunglasses: Primark. Sandals: Topshop.

I picked up this skirt in Primark in Trinity Leeds and I love it. I'm often dwarfed by Primark's midi skirts, but this one hits my legs just right and I love the long split along the skirt to show a little more leg. My favourite summer looks always involve a vintage vibe, including floaty skirts, geeky sandals and quirky accessories. This pineapple print appeals to both the quirky and vintage sides to my fashion personality - I can't believe it's from good old Primark!

Today I teamed it with a lace black crop top from H&M, which when paired with the high waisted skirt only shows a slither of stomach. I added my favourite Topshop sandals, which are sadly wearing rather thin so I'm currently on a hunt for a new pair. I wish I'd bought two pairs when they were in store! 

However, this post isn't just about what I'm wearing, I wanted to share some more pictures of York before I leave the area in a few weeks. The River Ouse threads throughout York and is lovely to sit along the banks in the sunshine:

Isn't it beautiful? Yorkshire Water are currently working towards keeping areas like this in the best condition thanks to their Blueprint for Yorkshire*. It's worth checking out, especially if you are one of their customers like I am to find out how it will benefit you. They've even set up a series of walks around the entire Yorkshire county in order to promote the beautiful Yorkshire landscape and I'm looking forward to using it to try and explore Yorkshire a little more. How will you discover Yorkshire? Let me know where you visit!