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I am currently in the process of booking a holiday for my boyfriends 21st, and now I am in sheer panic about my summer wardrobe! As all who live in England know, our summers cannot officially be classified as such, what with actual summertime being hot and all, so I am lacking in fresh and light items that would carry me through steaming hot days and warm nights.
TRAVELLING OUTFIT
Top – TopShop
Shorts – TopShop
Cardigan – Monsoon (totally love that colour!)
Shoes – my-wardrobe.com
Tights – Falke
Headband – Vera Wang
Suitcase – Vintage
This would be my ideal outfit for travelling, the layering is very important because of the drastic climate change from getting on and off the plane, so the cardigan and the tights can be worn on the way, a quick change out of the tights at the end of the flight, pop the cardigan in your bag and voila it transforms into a summer ensemble.
(The fancy headband is to detract attention away from the fact that at 5 in the morning your hair probably looks like a bird’s nest!!)
EXPLORING THE TOWN
Day:
Playsuit – zendie.com
Moccasins – Walmart
Tote – Angel Jackson
Night:
Purse – Judith Leiber
Belt – West Seal
Shoes – Christian Louboutin
One thing I never manage to grasp is the concept of packing light! A playsuit is a perfect item for any occasion and it is easily updated from day to night. For the day you want some flat comfortable shoes to wander around the town in, you don’t want to be the one wining about your feet hurting! A tote is an ideal bag to carry with you when you are out and about in town because you can fit an abundance of things in it, and also if you buy anything you can put all of it in there too, instead of carrying around loads of shopping bags. To convert the outfit to a night time look, I chose to change the belt to a really wide one for a more structured look, a very sparkly bag for a touch of glamour, and killer heels from Louboutin.
SIGHTSEEING
Top – TopShop
Skirt – Moschino Cheap 7 Chic
Shoes – Yves Saint Lauren
Bag – Chloe
Earrings – langantiques.com
Being on holiday is a time when you should feel free to play with bright colours and different fabrics, I think this Moschino Cheap & Chic skirt would be perfect for that, and would sparkle brilliantly in the sunshine as you are taking snaps of historical sights. Although, I do admit the shoes would be a tad high for walking around in all day!
OUT TO DINNER
Dress – net-a-porter.com
Shoes – Jonathan Kelsey
Bag – Moschino
For the evening, lace would be a lovely light fabric to wear, especially if you wore this particular dress – I think it’s beautiful. Unfortunately, I am compiling these collages on Polyvore.com and it doesn’t say which designer it’s by, it just says that it’s from net-a-porter.com and when you click the link it just comes up with a large image of the dress! Does anybody know who it is by?
DAY OUT
Dress – Miss Selfridge
Shoes – Christian Louboutin
Bag – Chanel
This would be a nice and fresh dress to wear during the day, I really want to buy it but I looked on Miss Selfridge’s website and it is £70!!!! Why on earth is it so expensive?? I paired it with simple white accessories to keep it neat and unfussy; I think it makes for quite a chic little outfit!
I had to pop into town today to get a few bits, one being a new pair of high waist jeans. Ages ago I bought a pair from TopShop, but the knees would go baggy after about half an hour of wearing them, and even though they fit nicely everywhere else, they were way too big on the waist and I would have to cinch it right in with a belt – causing some bunching! So I gave up on those... then I got a pair from Primark, they were only £12 and they have a nice amount of stretch in them, they have lasted for ages but unfortunately I have literally worn them to death and it’s about time I got a new pair. A detail that I loved about the Primark jeans is that they had a corset effect, with a small zip and 5 buttons, instead of the really long zip and a button at the top, so hopefully I can find a pair with the same look!
I would really like a pair that are slightly cropped to just above the ankle, and they do have a pair like that in TopShop, but I am a bit dubious as to whether they will be any good or not after my previous experience with their denim!
High Waist Skinny Crop Jean from TopShop £35
I thought these jeans by Cheap Monday at Urban Outfitters were going to be perfect, until I looked at some close-up pictures, and the belt loops are on the hip instead of the waist. Why?!?!?!!!
High Waist Skinny Jean by Cheap Monday at Urban Outfitters £19.99
Now these jeans would be perfect!! I love how the high waist is completely over exaggerated. I think they look fierce! Unfortunately I cannot afford to spend £140 on jeans, or anything for that matter!
The Greatest High Waist Jeans Ever from Diesel at Asos.com £140
I think the safest bet is going to be these ones from Freemans. They look quite similar to my Primark ones, and they are only £35.
High Waist Corset Jean from Freemans £35
If anybody knows of any other high waist skinny jeans then let me know! Thanks!
For all those who have not yet seen Augusts issue of Vogue, here are some Autumn/Winter 2008 Trends:
Tomato Red.
1) “Replace your trad white shirt with a ruffled red blouse”
2) “Off the catwalk, one standout scarlet accessory is statement enough”
3) “Autumn’s new hot power pairing: tomato red and glossy jet black”
Decorative and Sculptural Statement Coats.
1) “Origami fabric folds, abstract knit patterns and filigree lace detailing reveal a flair for the artistic”
2) “Structured necklines and curvilinear silhouettes have a graphic elegance”
3) “Lush colours and luxe fabrics (cashmere, fur, satin) up the glamour quotient”
Black Lace and Soft Goth.
1) “Hold off on accessories. Lacy looks are decorative enough”
2) “Layer up lace pieces for double the impact”
3) This is gothic with glamour: off-the-shoulder ruffles and chiffon layers have a dark. Romantic appeal”
Super Structure: Corners and Curves.
1) “Angular cuts revolve around spiky shoulders and sleeves; keep lowers halves simple”
2) “This isn’t just about padding and quilting; the soft curves of a structured frill boast the requisite sculptural quality”
3) “Metallic shimmer and shine emphasise the new exaggerated cuts”
Heritage: Military, Country & Tartan.
1) “Think dress uniform: braiding, brass buttons, epaulettes and insignia are the decorative touches”
2) “Prim and polished are the key words; scarf, belt, gloves and handbag at all times, please!”
3) “The new way to wear tartan? Mix and match multiple checks”
Peek-a-boo Sheer and Keyhole.
1) “To wear sheer in the real world you must master the art of “reveal-and-conceal” lightweight layering”
2) “Black may be the classic sheer shade, but forest green and chic navy make good alternatives”
3) “A keyhole cut-out is the easiest way to play the peek-a-boo dressing game”
Couture Appeal.
1) “More is more: sweeping bows, huge paillettes and lavish embroidery show designers at their most extravagant”
2) “A delicate palette of nudes, creams and golds lends elaborate embellishments an air of subtlety”
Words from Vogue magazine
All images from Style.com
