Spring into Summer with Ease

The weather's getting a little warmer and a seasonal change into summer is upon us for sure but if you're not ready to make the leap into bohemian beauty or cigarette pant brights, take note because its far from the epic transition you may initially fear!


Take the skirts from Autumn/Winter collections last year; they seemed to come in every shape and length from Louis Vuitton's 50's inspired Midi to the relaxed, whimsical Maxi at Micheal Kors and Charlotte Ronson. Originally seen on the runways paired with chunky knits and wintry accessories, now could be worn with a plain tee or crop top:

Also take note: Dior's campaign for Autumn 2010.. Remove the HUGE leather boots and Matrix-style leather jackets and on taking apart the outfit, you'll find light, chiffon, playsuit and summer dresses with a very neutral palette not dis-similar to the Dolce & Gabbana campaign for this spring/summer collection, 2011.

The scooping low necklines and varying lengths all echo the Dior collection although they are not without their differences and I would never suggest such similarities without the hugest respect for the differences in materials and an overall theme of the collections. I suppose, if you do follow fashion and want to stay on trend, there's no harm in recycling an old trend in a new way ;)




The trouser has been coming upon us for quite some time now in all shapes and sizes and this season would appear to have settled on the super skinny cigarette pants, best seen at Stella Mccartney in super sweet pastells or pure white, perfect when paired with the crisp white shirts of Autumn/Winter collections or the floral blouses of the seasons just passed;

Dear Mr. Easter Bunny..

Here are just a couple of items that I'm hoping to somehow acquire in the coming weeks :)

This top is from H&M and I've also seen one in Topshop that's quite similar. I love the tassels and lacy material.. Just reminds me of festivals and relaxing in the sun. I only hope to get it while the sun is still shining !

These little espadrilles just look so comfortable and since I have no flat shoes at the moment apart from my huge boots, I've decided this is a necessity.. Just about. And I'm going with the idea that they'll pretty much go with everything summery, probably..

Basically my perfect top at the moment for a few reasons:

Its from Zara, and I love everything in there this season

Its going with the Bretton stripe, navy theme which I can't stay away from

And, its a lovely shape that would go perfectly with some skinny jeans for summer evening trips to the pub.

 

Which brings me to item number four, some skinny jeans to go with my stripey Zara top and the H&M top.

And finally, (I think) I've recently bought some black and white polka dot shorts, that are very similar in style to the white ones in the picture and I'm currently in search of the perfect top to complete the outfit.

What a Wild Fox !

My not so secret and rather expensive obsession would appear to be the t-shirt designer under the name, Wildfox Couture. I first discovered the relaxed, casual, somewhat oversized tee's in London, I think.. In Selfriges. The rack was fun and playful and the designs instantly stood out to me. Generally costing around £60 each, I could almost imagine a character in each of the different designs and I found them quite interesting :

This is the first I bought and after at least two or three years, I still get the same use out of the comfortable top.

My newest addition was purchased through ASOS and is quite a bit larger and " baggyer " than the former but still has the comfort and I love the faded eagle pattern on the front. This one was again, £60.

I suppose I have to accept that this is a rather poor show for an obsession as I only have two pieces, although I think they are pieces that will last an age and will definitely grow when money allows. I thought I would just give my fellow Bloggers a cheeky look as they are among the more accepting of such obsessions ;)

My Glowing Review

No one ever really wants to go back to school after the long summer holidays and the desparate efforts to prolong tans that took two weeks of sweating in the midday sun to achieve are sadly failing.
But Wait!

Tess Daly's new collection for Marks and Spencers (yes I am aware I shop like my Nan) now has a "Daly" Fake Tan and by request from the cashier in Marks and Spencers, I'm reviewing my purchase. I haven't technically been applying it "Daly" because its really shimmery but I would definitely recommend it for going out as it goes on really smooth and evenly and on my legs, it kind of looks like those sheer tights you can buy. People have also commented on my tan more when I'm wearing and if used "Daly" then I have my faith in Tess for it to work and for only £6.50, it does far more than most that are more expensive on the highstreet.
Another plus is also the scent as its not so much like a chicken korma, not to name names (Johnsons and Dove) and not too much like fake tan in general.
As you can see, the bottle is also really pretty and as much as I don't want to sound like a Barbie Doll, I can't help but be more inclined to buy it.  I know its advertising, but I'm sure Tess Daly had researchers and designers and marketers all over that colour so I feel bad ignoring it.

I'm just glad I don't have to disappoint the cashier to be honest, she seemed quite excited.