Style Theory: I haven't as yet been on my summer holiday so I am madly running around the shops at the moment picking up some last minute things I think the kids and I 'need'.. truth be known, I probably do not 'need' any of them, I have enough to get by but these items will enhance what I have already and complete my summer outfits..
Starting with white tops as you cannot have too many white tops on holiday!!..
I have just ordered this as I was writing this blog, have been looking at it for a while and after seeing it on Wearsmymoney I decided it has a place in my case!
I have also caved with this top too, I looked at it for weeks when it was £195 knowing it was wayyy out of my price range, £95 is still pretty expensive but this top is a keeper and looks fab on, I plan to wear it a LOT!
I am probably far too old to wear this but I did see it on Isla Fisher (see below - seen while I was reading the high brow website that is the Daily Mail ;-) I think it looks fab with denim shorts..
Love this skirt, the perfect vintage colour and will be great to shove on over a bikini with a tee and a pair of flip flops. In the evening wear with one of the tops above and the fab flatform sandals below..
Normally I am drawn to black cotton dresses for holiday but this year it is all about the red dress and this one fits the bill perfectly. I love it with the gold sliders (I would wear with my Wallis sliders - my buy of the summer so far - who'da thought?!)
These are so cute and super reasonable, I love the pom pom detail at the bottom, they are the kind of PJs that are ok to sit out on the terrace having a late breakfast in!
So far that is all I have picked up and really where I should stop, I always overpack, particularly for the kids so I am going to be really good this year and pack outfits only and only a couple of pair of shoes..I will let you know the outcome.
I would love to hear what your holiday must have are so far this summer, as always I love hearing your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxx
Style Theory: Sometimes spots just work, a couple of years ago I bought the M&S black and white spotty dress and wore it non stop, this year spotty co-ords are rocking my boat. This crepe top and crinkle trouser duo are incredibly comfortable, stretchy - yes, roll up-able yes, non iron - yes! The perfect 'shove in a suitcase outfit' for a cute summer holiday outfit, wear with sliders in the day, heeled espadrilles in the evening. The outfit looks 'put together' like you have really thought about it but in reality it does not need any thought at all.
I will be wearing the top with my denim shorts on holiday and pairing the trousers with a tee and sliders for a laid back daytime look. In the winter the trousers will look fab with a cosy black poloneck and dark red ankle boots - heaven, is it wrong I am already looking forward to oversize knitwear and a return to all things cake-like?!
What do you think of co-ords - are you sucker for a lazy outfit like me? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxx
Style Theory: Stripes and trainers, my failsafe go to whether it is a breton, jeans and trainers or a beautiful striped dress and white pumps. This LK Bennett dress feels sumptuous on, there is acres of material creating a swishy, twirly skirt, and fitted tailored top. It is the perfect Summer event dress and can be so easily dressed down with trainers and a biker or dressed up with heels and a navy blazer.
I love a dress, but for me it is far more comfortable when paired with trainers, it makes it look slightly edgier, a little cooler and most importantly is practical and comfortable. These Superga flatform trainers provide me with some much needed height but are still comfy to walk in. I truly believe in not keeping best for best, I like getting maximum wear out of my clothes (life is too short and my social life not as it once was!) and pairing your dresses with trainers makes them daytime appropriate.
Are you a fan of the dress and trainer look? What have you been wearing to summer events this summer? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxx
Style Theory: Florals on a dark background are huge fashion trend for now and through to SS17. Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Erdem to name but a few all featured this look in their SS16 collections and their most recent SS17 catwalk shows still embraced the trend so it is worth buying into now, it is not going anywhere soon...
I am pretty smitten with this Zara dress, it is so comfortable to wear, a light cotton fabric with a cotton slip underneath. It is super voluminous, shorter at the front than the back and looks just as good with tan sandals as it does with trainers or sliders.
Here is my edit of the best floral dresses on the high street now..
I completely love Oasis 25 piece collaboration with the V&A, the prints are beautiful a little different from the usual Oasis prints and the fabrics are more luxurious, also love the pyjama style suit here
This season the tea dress is big news and this is a gorgeous version. Wear now with flat tan sandals, wear in the autumn and winter with black opaque tights and western style ankle boots.
A cute ditzy print that will take you seamlessly from summer to winter.
Are you a fan of the floral print? Have you bought into it this season, as always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxx
