Category: Outfit

. BOHEMIA: BOHO SUMMER DRESS .

Over the last few weeks i’ve been topping up my wardrobe with some new summer dresses, my holiday was too much of a good excuse not to be an opportunist about it. This little Zara number was something I picked up a few weeks ago (pre sale, sob) and a dress i’ve lived in since, both on holiday in Turkey and back in the UK this week seeing as the weather has been absolutely amazing (a great time to be on the south coast).

. ZARA SHIFT DRESS . ZARA BURGUNDY LACE UP HEELS . ACCESORIZE FEDORA .

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I’ve been absolutely loving this heatwave, theres nothing like some sunshine to boost my mood and morale, and the heatwave has been doing just that. I find my style far more comfortable when the sun’s out, I naturally opt for oversized, comfortable and billowy styles, and this shift dress delivers on all of those things. One of my favourite ways to style a dress like this is with a little boho accessorising, a little fedora and my favourite lace up heels. The burgundy colour theme was an added bonus?

What’s your summer style? Are you a boho summer dress fan like moi?

. POST HOLIDAY STYLE: DENIM SKIRT & WHITE SHIRT .

Naturally my post holiday style is encompassing as much white (anything to showcase my very marginally more sun kissed skin) and as many of my new summer purchases as possible, cue the ultimate post holiday outfit, featuring the infamous SS15 denim skirt, a little while blouse (billowy is best) and of course a chic summer sandal, in this case my lace up Zara heels.

. ZARA DENIM SKIRT . TOPSHOP BLOUSE . CATARZI FEDORA .

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This was my first look post holiday and the weather on Saturday made it the perfect occasion to sport this look in the UK. Super comfy, totally laid back but still on point for this season.

I’m so pleased that British summer time is about to arrive, not least because this week i’m spending the week on the South Coast in Lyme Regis, for a 5 day creative leadership training course. So far the course seems absolutely incredible (i’m unbelievably lucky to have got nominated to attend, especially given these guys train the leaders of the top global mega brands), and it’s made even better by the fact it’s on the south coast, with beautiful seaside views and hosted in the most incredible Georgian mansion.

I’m already plotting how I can have a career and live at the seaside, with my very own pups and acres of land to play in. The absolute dream.

What’s your go to summer style right now? Are you looking forward to the forecasted sunshine?

. STYLING: THE KIMONO .

I seem to have bought the sunshine back from holiday with me which is serious relief, i’m not sure how well my body would cope with being deprived with sunlight after a week of glorious weather. It’s about time the UK summer actually arrived and this week is set to be a scorcher, just as well seeing as i’m heading down to the south coast this week for a week long creative leadership course, which no doubt will include lots of being ‘out and about’ and enjoying the beautiful coast line and country side.

. ZARA KIMONO . CELINE NANO . ZARA KNIT DRESS . ZARA LACE HEELS . REISS FEDORA .

SHOP MY FAVOURITE KIMONO’S

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The best thing of course about this sunshine, aside from no longer looking transparent, is that I finally get to wear all my new summer purchases, including my new Kimono from Zara which I briefly mentioned last week here. This jacket is the perfect summer coat, light weight, simple, and white. I’d been holding out to buy it for ages, but decided i’d pick it up for my holiday last week, and boy i’m glad I did (well, less glad it went into the sale two days after I bought it full price – just my luck). It looks fab styled with a little summer dress (I sported this look the weekend before I went away on holidays), but I equally can’t wait to try it with some simple skinny jeans, my birks and a simple white blouse now i have a little tan too.

Are you a fan of the summer coat or the Kimono? What do you think of this little number and my look?

. LAST SEASON: SUMMER SHIFT .

Inevitably each season I end up buying a whole load of new clothes, it’s not that I deliberately seasonly shop, it’s more that I like to pick up bits as and when I see them, and naturally with the new season meaning tons of new clothes to catch my eye, I always end up having a little splurge. But the benefit of being a hoarder means that these clothes never just get one seasons worth of wear, oh no, often i’ll recycle my favourites for up to three seasons. It’s one way I help justify my shopping addiction … pennies per wear n all that.

. TOPSHOP WHITE SHIFT DRESS (OLD) . MISSGUIDED SUEDE JACKET . ZARA LACE UP SANDALS (SIMILAR) . REISS FEDORA .

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This white shift dress is a really simple summer number I picked up last year from Topshop. Last year it was a seriously well worn dress, and this season i’ve rediscovered it again. Simply updating the dress by accessorising it with my favourite SS15 accessories. It’s amazing how a little styling updates can keep a classic item on trend, year after year.

This season it’s all about fringing, suede and lace up gladiators, and so I simply popped it all together, with my Topshop white shift dress and voila. Last years favourite, looks SS15 ready.

Are you good at recycling last seasons favourites?

. BLACK SUEDE SHIFT DRESS .

I’ve been obsessing over suede all summer so far, there’s something about the ‘look’ of suede, that no matter what garment it’s on, I seem to just fall in love. The suede skirt, suede jacket, suede shoes, and of course the suede dress. Given my addiction, i’ve been on the hunt for the perfect suede dress for sometime now, and whilst i’d found tons of skirts and jackets, the dress took a little more patience. That’s until I discovered this Zara number … lazer cut aztec print, real suede, an effortless cut & length and the boldest black. Perfect.

. ZARA SUEDE DRESS . ZARA LACE UP HEELS . CELINE NANO .

SHOP THE SUEDE DRESS

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I’ve tried on quite a few suede dresses so far this season, but this is the first to truly fit the way I wanted (loose, effortless & laid back) and one of the finest quality suede dresses i’ve tried on. It took me a while to give in and snap the dress up, the £109 price tag meant it was a very considered purchase, but as soon as it arrived I was sold.

The dress is the perfect summer evening or event dress, the ideal festival throw on & would also look fab styled up for a chic work look too. I’ve given the dress a few ‘debuts’ so far, and for this look I kept things super low key so the dress could do the speaking. The only accessories being Lady Celine (of course) and my Zara lace heels, which clearly were made to be worn with this dress.

Are you a fan of the suede trend this season, what do you think of this suede dress?

. MY SUMMER COAT: ZARA EMBROIDERED KIMONO .

The summer coat isn’t something I ever really appreciated until a couple of years ago, i’d always opt for a simple leather jacket or vintage denim number, and think nothing more of it. But over the last couple of years I’ve grown a huge appreciation for the the summer coat. Whether it’s the classic cut, vibrant colours or the fact i’m cold all year round, the summer coat has become a firm favourite, and must have purchase each year for me now. For the last couple of years it seems to be Zara that ticks my ‘summer coat’ wishes the most, and this year was no different. Their summer coat collection is on point, as usual, and it was this beautiful embroidered kimono number which really caught my eye.

. ZARA EMBROIDERED KIMONO . TOPSHOP BLACK SUEDE SKIRT . ZARA CAMISOLE . ZARA LACE UP HEELS . CELINE NANO .

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I already have a few summer coats in my collection which I still wear all the time, despite getting them a fair few seasons ago, a Zara & French Connection trench coat, my bright pink and bright green structured coats both from Zara, a cheeky little ASOS duster my Zara trench coat and of course a whole variety of summer jackets. In fact, when I think of it, it makes me feel a little anxious recounting the sheer volume of coats i’ve collection over the years …

But there’s always room for another right? Especially when it’s as pretty as this white and blue embroidered Kimono from Zara.

This coat was actually a shameless copy cat purchase. It’s a coat my sister bought a few months back, and after seeing her look so fabulous in it, I couldn’t resist any longer and begged her to let me buy it too. And i’m so glad I did. I absolutely love the cut, the cropped sleeves, fringed bottom and the detailed embroidery which really make it stand out.

I’ve been wearing it as much as I can (and it’s accompanied me on holiday too). It looks great with jeans, summer dresses & even with my favourite suede skirt too!

Do you have a little summer coat collection? What’s your go to ‘outerwear’ garment for the summer months?

. OUTFIT INSPIRATION: WORK WEAR DENIM .

Today I thought i’d humour myself and post an ironic little outfit post … today is the first day of my summer holiday in Turkey, but rather than make you all jealous with glorious pictures of sun, sea and sand I thought i’d share a little work wear inspiration, with this classic denim ensemble.

. WHISTLES DENIM SHIRT . ZARA BLACK RIPPED JEANS . MISSGUIDED LACE UP HEELS . ASPINAL BUCKLE BAG .

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This look is a classic work look for me, often I don’t have the time or energy to over think what I am going to throw on in the morning, and most days i’m seeking maximum comfort, but a look that still looks chic and professional. What I love is that denim has the potential to deliver just that, some serious comfort (especially these Zara jeans, they’re so comfy) but when styled well, can give a professional and sophisticated vibe.

I teamed my denim ripped jeans with my Whistles tencil shirt and Missguided lace up nude heels for a simple work look last week … before I ditched clothes for bikinis and heels for birkenstocks!

What are your fail safe ‘work wear’ looks?

. SUMMER WORK WEAR : CLASSIC .

I am so excited, today i’m officially jetting off for 7 days in the sunshine with my uni friends. I can’t wait to have  a little down time, catch some sun rays and generally just hit the beach with nothing to do but swim, read and sip on cocktails. Heaven.

The UK weather has been trying to warm us up for the 35 degree heat, by treating us to a few sunny days this week. The UK weather is such a mind game it’s near impossible to dress for, one minute its sunny and 25 degrees, the next we’re grey skies and rain! For those of us with sartorial obsessions, it’s a bloomin’ nightmare deciding what to sport and trying to second guess the weather, hoping we’ll have got it right.

It’s even harder when you throw in dressing for work too.

. ZARA GREEN COAT . ZARA JEANS . TOPSHOP SHIRT . CELINE NANO . AND OTHER STORIES HEELS .

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This kind of look is fast becoming my ‘go to’ for work wear dressing in this transitional weather period. Jeans always do the job, come winter or summer, and simply changing how you style them can adapt them for any season.

Right now i’m opting for the classic white shirt (or billowy white blouse if it’s really hot), a simply and classic cut summer coat (this Zara green coat is still a firm favourite from last season) and of course a chic pair of heels. These are an And Other Stories pair I spied in Stokcholm earlier this year and quickly nabbed back here in the UK (now half price, I sadly missed out on that). They’re the perfect, chic, black heel and look great with a pair of skinny jeans.

What’s your summer work style?

. ZARA BLACK SUEDE DRESS .

I’ve been eyeing up this black suede dress for some time now, I kept checking it out on the Zara website, ‘umming and aching’ over the investment, unsure how it would look on me, but equally head over heels with the gorgeous bohemian style, the lazered and embroidered open detailing & the plethora of festival inspired outfits I was plotting to wear it with.

. ZARA SUEDE DRESS (SIMILAR / SIMILAR) . LEATHER CONVERSE . BODEN DENIM JACKET . REISS FEDORA .

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After officially losing all my sanity and spending every last pennie I had on shopping this last month, I gave in and decided what’s another £109 to my already ridiculous haul investment. And guess what, it was a bloomin’ marvellous moment of frivolity and actually the dress was pure perfection, fitted like a dream, really good quality and a great addition to my summer wardrobe – the dress can easily be styled up for work, or down for a low key everyday look like this one.

This weekend I took the dress for a little spin, in my leather converse and denim jacket. The look was effortless and comfortable, and made the suede dress far more wearable. Needless to say I now want to just live in this outfit non stop.

Are you getting bored of my incessant musing and coveting of all things suede?