If anyone can turn me preppy its Isabel Marant and I have to admit, I kind of love these classic suede loafers. They look brown in this picture but they're actually black and look perfect with ankle-grazing jeans.
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SHOP ME NOW
Lots of new things up for grabs in my e-store including summery pieces from Zara, Topshop, The Kooples, H&M and one-off vintage items. And there'll be even more up by the end of the weekend so keep checking back for updates.
All items will only be on there for a week before I put them on eBay (you heard it here first).
E-mail me or leave a comment in this post with with any questions about sizing etc and I'll get back to your ASAP.
Bohemian Like You
The other day, as per usual, I went shopping for one thing, and ended up buying another completely unrelated thing that I just don't need and have several similar versions already. But as soon as I saw this embroidered 70s cheesecloth number, I knew it would be coming home with me. Perfect for the warm, sunny evenings we've been having of late.
Watch / Larsson and Jennings
Shorts / vintage
Top / vintage
Espadrilles / from Spain
Sunglasses / Rayban
Necklace / Marc by Marc Jacobs
Summer Accessories Edit
In the thick of summer I tend to live in the same old, same old. Namely grey marl t-shirts by LNA, vintage denim cut-offs and throw-on jersey dresses. So the only way to make it all feel kind of fresh is the odd new accessory thus I decided to pull together my current wish-list of extras and add-ons in case you too are in need of an update or two.
Bracelet with shell / Aurelie Biderman @ Matches (Sale)
Bracelet with tassel / Isabel Marant @ Matches (Sale)
Watch / Larsson & Jennings
Necklace / Jessica Zeuner
Espadrilles / Whistles
Sandals / Birkenstock @ ASOS
A Marant of my Own
Favourite new jeans by Isabel Marant Etoile that have already become one of those 'what would I do without' pieces.
Wearing with the standard LNA t-shirt, Whistles jacket and Office boots.
Black & White Mango
Finally got my hands on this Mango top after seeing it online and trying but failing to get it in time for Mexico from in store. I have a bit of thing for embroidery come summer and this is my favourite addition of late.
Took these at home a few weeks ago on the last few shots of a roll of film from holiday. Only to discover it was black and white rather than colour.... Didn't really do justice to the turquoise Tulum water either. Oh well. Promise to be in technicolour next time.
The One Piece
I don't think I've worn a swim suit since my early teens, when a simple speedo costume was the go-to for obligatory school swimming lessons. Maybe it's down to the unpredicatable nature of the British summer or just being that one year older, but this summer the one piece is suddenly really appealing. I'm talking about those simple, classic shapes that feel a little bit 90s and a little bit 60s all at once, with spaghetti straps, low-backs or strapless necklines for an end result Herb Ritts or Slim Aarons would be proud of. I love the idea of wearing high-waisted denim shorts over the top of them too.
I remember watching Mon Pere ce Heros when I was about twelve and falling for her yellow costume but never quite managed to find just the right replica. I'm not sure yellow will be making an appearance this time round but a new hunt is ongoing, starting with my current favourites below;
Summer Beauty
Winter and high summer are the two times a year I invest in a few new products to try and stave off the inevitable straw-like, discoloured hair and parched skin that both seasons tend to bring. Plus, having a bit of tan or even just the odd freckle after a winter of pale, grey skin calls for a welcome makeup bag update too.
I find dealing with partially coloured hair a constant battle as you have two different textures to deal with (anyone with ballyage or ombre hair will know what I'm talking about!) and after my recent trip to Mexico with salt showers for a week, the ends of my hair are in need of some serious of TLC. I've heard great things about Living Proof and this Restore mask is meant to work miracles. I'm also tempted to go for the Restore Recovery Regimen programme for an intensive 5 week blitz. I've always avoided Bumble & Bumble's surf spray for fear of it drying out my flyaway hair completely but the shampoo and conditioner take on it sound much more doable and just right in terms on the end result. I learnt the hard way many years ago about the perils of not looking after blonde hair in the sun (and spent the next year trying to rebuild my quite literally broken locks) so a protective spray is always a must for me and this one by Phyto is pretty good value compared to lots of other boutique brands.
In terms of make up, the summer for me means much less makeup and pretty much only at night so just a couple of new additions are on my radar. I bought Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks for my mum and sister as presents recently and have been hankering after one for myself ever since and Charlie of My Little Eye recently got me onto these Nars lip pencils. This shade would totally wash me out in the winter but looks just the right shade of 90s on holiday.
And last but not least, the most indulgent want on the list is Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess Body Oil which is basically summer in a bottle. Working as both a fragrance and moisturizer in the evening, it smells amazing and succeeds in making anywhere feel like an exotic escape. But be warned, the entire Bronze Goddess range seems to sell out by July every year so get in there sooner rather than later.
Summer Flats
Summer sandals are always a tricky one for me. I never quite find 'the' pair and, always believing the perfect ones are out there somewhere, I somehow wind up in September still without said sandals, kicking around in my threadbare espadrilles once again.
So I may have found the perfect solution in these pointed summer flats; simple, versatile, no-need for fussing around with pedicures and no potential pitfalls with the likes of unflattering ankle straps. I've been coveting the infamous Jenni Kayne D'Orsay flats for months but this suede version by Chinese Laundry are a budget-friendly option I'll be testing the water with.
Get them from Javari here.
Sold on Birkenstocks
Birkenstocks have done something of 180 ever since Phoebe Philo sent furry updates on the orthopedic staple down the runway for Celine S/S 2013. And while they may still be the marmite of footwear, I for one am totally sold on them. Especially good when teamed with baggy rolled-up jeans and a pair of brown ankles (read Kate Moss in her The Face glory days).
My favourites are the black two-strap ones here.
Note: Thanks to Studded Hearts for the Bassike look book pictures (middle two) that only served to cement my 'yes' to Birkenstocks.
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