Best In Show
We all know that feeling we get on a morning like this morning when we wake up, roll out of bed and sleepy eyed, creased and a bit befuddled we groggily draw back the curtains to see that rare phenomenon that is a blue sky and, wait for it, the sun!!
On closer inspection it appears that yet again mother nature has pulled the wool over our eyes and what looks like the start of summer is just a little tease... After we’ve dived into our wardrobes and rescued the skirts, shorts, crop tops etc tags still attached, that we splurged on earlier this month hoping that it wasn’t in vein and summer would make an appearance, taken the razor to the forest that has taken over our legs and underarms we realise that instead of feeling the heat of the sun caress those legs and underarms theres a chilly breeze that all but goes straight through us just as it did when the sun was in hibernation. So do we choose to A) decide to go grab our wooly jumpers and socks and admit defeat or B) show mother nature what for and embrace the sunshine with some more practical but still summer friendly style.
So on the penultimate day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and with the sun actually making a bit of an appearance albeit more of a cameo role, I decided it was time to get inspired with some floral fashion for the weekend. Bright floral prints scream summer and don’t have to be skimpy, which means we don’t have to freeze or look ridiculously inappropriately dressed until (if ever) the temperature rises.
So, here are my picks for the perfect and practical floral ensembles...
1. Yellow floral print ankle trousers by Zara, wear with converse for a casual look or closed toe heels for Friday night drinks
2. Flower and snakeskin print top by Preen
3. White knitted sweater with yellow floral print by Zara
4. White floral embroidered kimono by Topshop, perfect for layering on days like today but still keeping that summer feel
5. Pink rose print skirt by Dior, its the perfect length for chilly summer days and pairing it with a longsleeved top will keep practical and feminine
6. Rose and lace shift dress by Dolce and Gabbana, the longer sleeve and knee length hem of the skirt will keep the breeze at bay and still look summery and sexy
7. Floral print novel clutch bag, ASOS
8. Floral resin belt by Dolce and Gabbana
9. Floral headband by johnny loves rosie at ASOS
Fashionista's 1- Mother Nature 0!! I hope that helps you all start to feel like its summer!! Happy weekend!!
