Hey Sweeties,
So asides from desperately wanting (and needing) a proper holiday -which FYI I have to wait until next year for- I also really really want to go to a festival this year; not necessarily for the whole three days or whatever, but a day outside (in the sun), with some cider, a floral crown and some good music -yes!
Unfortunately, I haven’t got any festivals planned this summer either owing mostly to already being booked up on those weekends… wow, what a positive post this is so far, ha!
Anyway.
Printed Trousers
One of the things I love about summer is the change in my wardrobe; while I still need to keep a good reasonably thick hoody to hand, for the most part outfits become simpler, lighter and colour finally makes an appearance. While I love being able to layer during the colder months, pieces now need to be able to work on their own with only some light accessories. For me, I adore pairing together a statement, patterned piece, with block colour and for at least the last two summers, I have been obsessed with printed trousers.
Floral Print Trousers: George at Asda (total steal – sale prince £8, scanned at the till £3!!)
Neon Pink Cami: New Look
Grey Cardigan: American Eagle (bought in New York when I visited a few of years ago)
Ironically, within an hour of shooting this outfit, the heavens opened!
Watch: DKNY
Bracelet: Pandora
Necklace: Brand unknown (bought at the Ideal Home Show a couple of years ago)
As a woman nearing (frighteningly) to her thirties, there comes a time when you have to accept that short shorts are no longer suitable summer/festival attire. And to be totally honest with you, thank goodness! For me, summer style is all about maxi dresses & skirts, kimonos and the like, I really think flowing fabrics provide the opportunity to cover up but still retain that summer vibe in a mature way. The above outfit is a classic example of how I like to dress on the weekend during the summer months… or any time the sun is out and hot because let’s be honest, that has happened in October before and last autumn overall was still quite balmy leading up to Christmas!… but you know what I mean.
What are your summer staples?
Until next time x
I would live constantly in patterned trousers during the summer – I really want another pair <3
Gisforgingers xx