Apparently…summer is around the corner. We have been enjoying some
glorious sunny weather up here en Ecosse, but it sure isn’t warm! However, in a
bid to dress myself out of an extended Winter funk, I’ve been making more of an
effort to wear lighter fabrics and fresher colours. Gone are my staple khaki,
grey and navy knits…high there tan chinos, blue and white striped shirts and
canvas loafers.
Case in point my (almost) bare-faced Summer look from last weekend where
it was 16 degrees and practically tropical up here.
All still worn with my Regatta parka #obvs.
BUT fail to prepare and prepare to fail as they say, so now is the time,
as the sun starts to peek it’s glorious head around the corner, to get stocking
up on some fab Summer accessories that can brighten even the simplest and most
flexible of outfits. Here are some of my faves that I a) already own and b)
have my eye on.
Turban
Outfitters
Even when I had long hair, I loved me a turban or a head scarf. Perfect
in the summer when lounging at the pool, they do a good to job of keeping the
heat off of your head.
Don’t want to go full Carmen Miranda? Opt for a twisted headband instead.
All the effect of a turban without feeling like you’re missing your maracas.
CLOCK-WISE FROM TOP:
Stripe twist front head band, Zara, price unknown (bought
in the sale last year)
Satin effect knotted head band, Zara, £7.99 (comes in
yellow…I have both)
Twist front hair band, Primark, £2
Summer,
you say? I’m All Ears…
From this point on you
may notice that I have a mild obsession with all things tassel and pom
pom-adorned.
CLOCK-WISE FROM TOP LEFT:
Tassel and coin earrings, eBay shop mixlotchina, £2.01
Face earrings, Mango, £9.99
Metal pendant earrings, Mango, £12.99
Twist Earrings, Zara, price unknown (bought in the sale
last year)
The Eyes
Have It
Now that I am approaching
the big 3-0, I’ve become one of those people who wear sunglasses outdoors at
all times in a bid to prevent crow’s feet-inducing squinting. Totes not about channelling
my inner Jackie-O. Not at all.
CLOCK-WISE FROM TOP LEFT:
Tortoiseshell cat eye sunglasses, Primark, £2 (also in
black)
Dark blue sunglasses, Parfois, £14.99
Red & Gold Sunglasses by Diane Von Furstenberg, TK
Maxx, £24.99 (RRP £105)
Aviator sunglasses, H&M, £5.99 (also in gold)
Chunky and Funky
My love affair with
accessories extends beyond the neck down. Think big. Think statement. Think
tribal, silver, tassels, pomp poms and a whole mixture of other textures.
L-R:
Multi-strand necklace, H&M, £17.99
Tribal-inspired necklace, eBay shop Firefly jewellery & Accessories, £8.99 (also comes in blue)
Silver chunky filigree necklace, Primark, £8
Cuff Love
I’m a watch-wearer,
but when on holiday I forgo my retro Casio rose gold digital timepiece (because
I have nowhere to be) and opt for chunky bangles and bracelets instead. Layer
them up or opt for one statement piece.
L-R:
Starfish cuff bracelet, H&M, £8.99
Committed wooden bracelets, Mango, £15.99 for 2
11 pack bracelets, H&M, £8.99
It’s in the Bag
Summer bags to me say
canvas, wicker and leather. Go straight from beach to bar with these beauties.
CLOCK-WISE FROM TOP LEFT:
Woven shoulder bag by Vimoda, TK Maxx, £14.99 (RRP £39)
La Piscine Tote Bag, Parfois, £27.99
Hyacinth woven handbag, TK Maxx, £19.99
Studded bucket bag, Mango Outlet, £8 (RRP £19.99)
