Outfit

Quintessentially Darling

Oh how I long to be one of those girls, those girls who look just so darling in summer straw hats and floaty summer skirts. Well thanks to Primark, i’m making my first step in that direction. After a cheeky little shop on Saturday I picked up these gorgeous items – a navy and cream striped floaty skirt, a beautiful floppy summer hat and this gold angular styled necklace. A whole look, sunshine fit, for a humble £20.

. Primark Maxi Skirt £14, Straw Hat £4, Gold Necklace £4 . Topshop vest . H&M Sandals .
I must say, the skirt is utterly unflattering on me in my opinion (accentuates ye old hips) but I do secretly like it a little, and it may just be one of those items I get used to. I had to get a UK6 as they had no 8’s left, so I shan’t be eating much food when I wear this outfit haha. When styling a big floaty skirt, I believe it requires no fussy detailed tops, simple is the trick, so i teamed it with this basic Tosphop vest. I love the floppy straw hat, it’s got a little gold chain wrapped around the rim and some sparkly bits woven in the straw – all very subtle but looks super cute. I’m also a huge fan of the short length statement necklace right now so this one was a fab find for me.
Having just said this skirt allows no room for feasting, I stupidly wore it Sunday when my sister hosted a gorgeous garden afternoon tea party for her 18th birthday.





It was just so pretty, we decorated the garden with all our kitsch accessories (we have so many collected), doused the table in beautiful flowers, baked the most scrumptious cakes (banana, coffee, cupcakes, brownies AND tarts) and knocked up the tastiest of savoury cakes. It really was incredible and the sun held out for her special day which was the cherry on the icing :) I love all these pictures and perhaps it will give you all some jubilee garden party inspiration.

I’m back in London now, but putting all these pictures up has certainly made me miss home (and all the cake).
What do you think of this girly summer look and the maxi skirt? Oh and of course … all the cake? mmmm. 

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31 Comments

  2. Jesss says

    I love the skirt, I think it looks great on you!!
    Mmm cake.. You’re making me hungry! Looks like a lovely party :)

    xo

  5. Hev says

    LOVE that maxi skirt! I’d have had no idea it was from Primark either.
    You look lovely, and all that food/drink has made me super hungry/thirsty now! Bet it was so lovely, especially with the weather being so nice xx

  10. Mia says

    I’m the same with maxi skirts! Hello hips!
    Loving the garden decorations too :)

    Fashionbymimi.blogspot.com

    Xxx

  13. lebellebow says

    yey thanks pea! :) looks lovely :)im just about to start working on mine :)

    your outfit looks gorge too…super jel!! xxxxxx

  17. Ashlee Norris says

    I bought this skirt, Loved the look of it so much I didnt event try it on! got home it was super long on me and the waist band was very tight :( I had to return it. It looks fab on you!

  19. Naghmeh says

    I actually really like that skirt on you! I’m dying to find a maxi, and I can’t find one that fits me and I love yet! and the set up for your sister’s birthday party is so darling, I love it :)
    xx

  22. The Hearabouts says

    I adore that skirt. Is on my wishlist for this summer. Beautiful outfit :)
    Great afternoon tea party! Truly inspiring :)
    Your blog is simply adorable. New follower :)

    Hugs,
    E.

  28. Misha says

    I suffer from wide-hips so I can’t wear any skirt either… But I do love maxis, if the fabric is heavy enough I’ve found it flows more natural. By the way, I really really love the title post, quentessentially is such a jane austean word and needless to say i’m a jane austen fan.

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