The Best Culotte Jumpsuits
Regular followers of my blog will know I'm a massive sucker for culottes. A cooler alternative to the midi skirt, they're really versatile, easy to wear, and are the very antithesis to the skinny jean (are skinnies officially over? Answers on a postcard...) Another piece of clothing I absolutely love is the jumpsuit. Despite the fact that you have to get almost completely naked every time you go to the loo, they're also an easy piece to wear, and are perfect if you want a one-piece-outfit that isn't a dress. So it's safe to say that the culotte jumpsuit is right up my street - here are a few of my favourites.
Outfit: Beach Cover Ups
Kaftan: Next
Sunglasses: ASOS
Flip Flops: Havaianas
Hat: Reiss (similar)
Sunglasses: ASOS
Dress: c/o Dorothy Perkins via Fashionchick
These are a couple of the cover ups I wore in Kefalonia, and true to form, I stuck to two of my favourite colours - black and white (who says you can't wear black in summer?!)
This white kaftan from Next was really light, making it perfect for the heat and throwing on over my bikini to head up to the beach bar for a cocktail. I went for a size up to make it a bit more oversized and drapey but I'd say stick to your normal size for something more fitted.
The black maxi was for days when we'd stop off at beaches and villages around the island, so I needed something a bit more appropriate than my slightly-see-through kaftan. Surprisingly light, I didn't die in the heat in all that black and topped with a floppy straw hat, it added a bit of glam to my beachwear.
Lust of the Week: ASOS Playsuit
I love any summer wear that has a hint of autumn/winter about it - mainly because I tend to gravitate towards darker colours and I prefer a heavy wool over a delicate lace any day of the week. That's why this playsuit tops my lust list this week. The tobacco colour is unexpected for summer, and the military details add a tough utilitarianism that I love.
Outfit: White Knitted Midi Dress
Dress: c/o ASOS
Sliders: Atterley (similar)
Ring: c/o Astrid & Miyu at JewelStreet
This is another outfit I wore in Kefalonia (serious holiday blues looking through my photos!) - a simple knitted white midi, giraffe print sliders and one delicate piece of jewellery. This kind of a dress is a must-have in my summer wardrobe - it's so fresh and clean and is really easy to just throw on with minimal effort.
Just before I left, this rose gold Astrid & Miyu ring arrived from JewelStreet and I knew it would be perfect for this kind of look. JewelStreet is like an online version of one long street lined with over 300 beautiful designer jewellery boutiques from all over the world - but you can browse at home in your pants and a top knot. I discovered a load of new brands when I was looking through, but this ring is the one that stood out to me most. I love rose gold pieces as an alternative to gold, and the delicateness of it adds a bit of subtle glamour to my outfit. It's a bit small so I'm not sure if it's meant to be worn at the top of the finger or I just have really chunky fingers...either way I like it up there anyway!
Outfit: Red Pleated Dress
Dress: H&M
Sandals: c/o ASOS
I've just got back from a week's holiday in Kefalonia and what a gorgeous week it was. It was my first time in Greece, and despite picking the exact week the country's banks shut down, I fell head over heels with it. Gorgeous beaches, sea that I could have swam in all day, lovely people, and the most delicious food - it was the perfect destination for a week of pure relaxation. I'll be posting a hefty travel post soon but this is one of the outfits I wore one evening.
I bought this H&M dress months ago but have hardly worn it, mainly because I think it works better as a summer dress, sans the tights and jumpers I would have been wearing at the time. Because of this, I'm not sure if it's still available but you can find similar here, here, here or here.