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A sunny day chic yet fun London outfit. I couldn't have put it better. Wore the outfit this sunday for a day around bright and shining sunny London. Ah London how glorious under the sun!!! No matter how many times it has been said will say it yet again there is no place like sunny London and i can't stop loving it. Everything and everyone glows and isn't thats what the nerve of a city is. For a day around sunny London on a sunday i like to keep things fresh breezy and comfortable. Make comfort a priority because you want to enjoy the day to the fullest and your outfit should let you do all the walking and indulging around town. Even though I am used to the extreme heat, 40 degrees plus, in Delhi in summer i find London harsh with 25 degrees plus and sun in its glory. So Choose breathable fabrics and lighter colour palettes to soothe your senses. Add a straw bag and pop a colour through earrings and you are chic yet fun. Easy breezy dresses are a good option but something like this outfit is a winner because it just stands out. The fabric, the silhouette, the colour palette the accessories all make a sunny day look even better.
What i wore - Trousers, top, earrings - Stradivarius, Bag- Boho bags, Shoes - Asos
About this outfit, paper bag waist are my new love and i couldn’t stop myself from literally grabbing this one from stradivarius the minute my eyes saw them. Linen and stripes in cream and khaki is divinity. I see myself living in them this summer having already worn a couple of times. I am one of those people who would wear their clothes to death if they look good and feel good, haha, hope some of you are like that too!!! For the top Paper bag waists are great with crop tops or something tucked in. Crop tops are not for me given all the flab so tucked in it is. Vest style cami tops are a summer dream and i am also loving the front button detail in trend at the moment. Lover of monochrome so just kept it cream. Metallic slides a winner for monochrome looks and added a pop with red earrings. So predictable for me. But thats my style. Chic, comfortable, effortless, classic yet going with the trends. PERSONAL STYLE!!!
Suggested posts - What to wear in London in summer
Love
Chichi
A sunny day chic yet fun London outfit
A sunny day chic yet fun London outfit. I couldn't have put it better. Wore the outfit this sunday for a day around bright and shining sunny London. Ah London how glorious under the sun!!! No matter how many times it has been said will say it yet again there is no place like sunny London and i can't stop loving it. Everything and everyone glows and isn't thats what the nerve of a city is. For a day around sunny London on a sunday i like to keep things fresh breezy and comfortable. Make comfort a priority because you want to enjoy the day to the fullest and your outfit should let you do all the walking and indulging around town. Even though I am used to the extreme heat, 40 degrees plus, in Delhi in summer i find London harsh with 25 degrees plus and sun in its glory. So Choose breathable fabrics and lighter colour palettes to soothe your senses. Add a straw bag and pop a colour through earrings and you are chic yet fun. Easy breezy dresses are a good option but something like this outfit is a winner because it just stands out. The fabric, the silhouette, the colour palette the accessories all make a sunny day look even better.
What i wore - Trousers, top, earrings - Stradivarius, Bag- Boho bags, Shoes - Asos
About this outfit, paper bag waist are my new love and i couldn’t stop myself from literally grabbing this one from stradivarius the minute my eyes saw them. Linen and stripes in cream and khaki is divinity. I see myself living in them this summer having already worn a couple of times. I am one of those people who would wear their clothes to death if they look good and feel good, haha, hope some of you are like that too!!! For the top Paper bag waists are great with crop tops or something tucked in. Crop tops are not for me given all the flab so tucked in it is. Vest style cami tops are a summer dream and i am also loving the front button detail in trend at the moment. Lover of monochrome so just kept it cream. Metallic slides a winner for monochrome looks and added a pop with red earrings. So predictable for me. But thats my style. Chic, comfortable, effortless, classic yet going with the trends. PERSONAL STYLE!!!
Suggested posts - What to wear in London in summer
Love
Chichi
Not much into colour well no problem here is an outfit that is all black yet super fun for summer aka a winning all black summer outfit. Although here i am wearing a black shirt dress this look will work just as well with any neutral colour. The trick with wearing all black in the spring summer is in the accessories and the fabric and fit of the outfit. And to keep the look still classy focus on the shoes and bags, choosing more classy styles. Metallics are great option for shoes and a timeless classic bag is the way to go. I am leaving links down below to all the many posts i have written on how to nail a black outfit. So you can check those for more styling tips.
What i wore - Dress, shoes - Zara, Bag - Gucci , Earrings - Accessorize
I wore this outfit last week to meet a dear friend for a hop around some pretty spots around london. The flower decorations in London around this time of the year are just amazzzz and these pictures were taken at Sanderson London with the prettiest swing ever.
Suggested post - How to nail an all black look
- Party dress outfits
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Chichi
A winning all black summer outfit that is still classy
Not much into colour well no problem here is an outfit that is all black yet super fun for summer aka a winning all black summer outfit. Although here i am wearing a black shirt dress this look will work just as well with any neutral colour. The trick with wearing all black in the spring summer is in the accessories and the fabric and fit of the outfit. And to keep the look still classy focus on the shoes and bags, choosing more classy styles. Metallics are great option for shoes and a timeless classic bag is the way to go. I am leaving links down below to all the many posts i have written on how to nail a black outfit. So you can check those for more styling tips.
What i wore - Dress, shoes - Zara, Bag - Gucci , Earrings - Accessorize
I wore this outfit last week to meet a dear friend for a hop around some pretty spots around london. The flower decorations in London around this time of the year are just amazzzz and these pictures were taken at Sanderson London with the prettiest swing ever.
Suggested post - How to nail an all black look
- Party dress outfits
Love
Chichi
Paper bag waist is the in thing at the moment and i always love khaki, i think i have said in the past that i almost treat it as a neutral so when the two met it was love at first sight for me. No second thoughts and these trousers were bought. I wore them to spin around london town a few weeks back soaking in the flower decorations with a girlfriend. We first brunched at Dalloway terrace which i totally recommend for the ambience and photo opportunities and then just went around central London.
I wore the khaki trousers with white top, red socks and white converse. My outfit was a total match with the colours of the flower swing decoration at covent garden, hehe!
Although i hadn't thought of wearing the khaki with white i was quite surprised at how good it looked with white. Does that happen to you colours you didn't think will work together actually turn out to be stunning.
I am planning to take some beautiful flower photos around Central London today. Fingers crossed!
Love
Chichi
Khaki paper bag waist trousers on a spring day in London
Paper bag waist is the in thing at the moment and i always love khaki, i think i have said in the past that i almost treat it as a neutral so when the two met it was love at first sight for me. No second thoughts and these trousers were bought. I wore them to spin around london town a few weeks back soaking in the flower decorations with a girlfriend. We first brunched at Dalloway terrace which i totally recommend for the ambience and photo opportunities and then just went around central London.
I wore the khaki trousers with white top, red socks and white converse. My outfit was a total match with the colours of the flower swing decoration at covent garden, hehe!
Although i hadn't thought of wearing the khaki with white i was quite surprised at how good it looked with white. Does that happen to you colours you didn't think will work together actually turn out to be stunning.
I am planning to take some beautiful flower photos around Central London today. Fingers crossed!
Love
Chichi
Finding the right dress is an
arduous task which leaves even the most patient of people frustrated and
wanting to scream at the top of their lungs. No matter what you look at
in-store, there is almost always something about it which just isn’t quite
right. It’s either too long or too short, some don’t fit the body shape, and
the others are just plain ugly. The quest for the perfect everyday summer dress
is something which stumps even the savvy of shoppers each year, but it doesn’t
need to be so difficult!
When you do eventually find
something which ticks all of the boxes in terms of size, shape, and style, you
find out that it’s either far too expensive for you or that it’s not very
summer-friendly (who wants to thick non breathable fabrics in summer?!).
As mentioned in my post on why moving is genius for your wardrobe, i do need some summer dresses in my wardrobe so i have been looking and hence this post. Sharing my thoughts and tips on how to find the perfect summer dress so you avoid some of the frustration which comes with it.
1. Things to Consider
Fabric – the most obvious factor when picking a summer dress is its fabric.
You want to pick something which is light, will keep you cool, and will feel
nice against your skin in the hot weather. Light cotton is always a good shout,
but there are any other fabrics which are just as good. Also, ensure that it is
a fabricwhich can easily be washed (unless you don’t care about dry cleaning) and
that doesn’t wrinkle too easily.
Comfort – in summer, comfort is key. Choose a dress which you are going to
love to wear, which will both be physically comfortable and something you feel
comfortable wearing. Consider how often your dress may require adjusting or how
hard it will be to get on. If there are straps as far as the eye can see,
perhaps it’s not your best bet.
Pattern & Colour – finally, pick a pattern which looks light and airy, and which you
like. It is summer, after all. Get a dress which isn’t too bold and won’t make
people stare for all the wrong reasons. In summer, subtle patterns and light colours work best. Light colours do not absorb heat as much as darker colours,
helping you to stay cooler for longer. Colours which can easily be paired with
neutral colours are always a great shout, too.
2. Where to Buy
Thanks to the internet, you are no longer restricted to buying from
your local stores – great news for those of you who live miles away from human
civilisation! There are so many websites where you can pick up clothes now, and
it’s not only big companies which are your only choice.
With the advent of eCommerce and platforms such as Shopify, designers and creative people
from all over the world are designing and selling their wares online, which are
often much cheaper and of a much higher quality than many contemporary name
brands. There’s no shame in buying second-hand, either – there is many a gem to
be found on websites such as eBay, where fashion-conscious women from all over
the world sell their pre-loved garments.
If you shiver at the idea of wearing another lady’s used clothes, websites
such as Asos, Topshop, River Island are much-loved internet brands which stock a huge line of
high-quality clothing at competitive prices. There are a lot of summer dresses options out there, such as this 2018 summer dress collection, and you are sure to find something here, if nowhere else! Where to buy is largely a question
you need to ask yourself, as it really depends on you as an individual, what
you like to wear, and where you like your clothes to come from.
3. Get Something Built to Last
The saying goes that if you buy cheap, you buy twice. I am not telling you to go out and drop hundreds of pounds on a new dress (although, some of you don’t need to be told to do that…), but by being switched on and conscious about where you are buying your dress from, you can get something which will last for many summers to come.
If you take proper care of a
good-quality dress, there is no reason why it isn’t one that can feature in
your wardrobe for the next five-to-ten years. Again, this really depends on the
individual: some of us don’t like to wear the same dress more than a few times
before retiring it to the nearest charity shop or getting rid of it online.
At last i would just say although buying a summer dress
can be so sometimes difficult, it’s obviously not rocket science, and it is not something which you
should be over-complicating either. Opt for simple, light and stylish garments that
are of a decent quality and you will have yourself a dress which will stand the
test of time and leave you turning heads all summer long.
Love
Chichi
Tips on picking out the perfect summer Dress
Finding the right dress is an
arduous task which leaves even the most patient of people frustrated and
wanting to scream at the top of their lungs. No matter what you look at
in-store, there is almost always something about it which just isn’t quite
right. It’s either too long or too short, some don’t fit the body shape, and
the others are just plain ugly. The quest for the perfect everyday summer dress
is something which stumps even the savvy of shoppers each year, but it doesn’t
need to be so difficult!
When you do eventually find
something which ticks all of the boxes in terms of size, shape, and style, you
find out that it’s either far too expensive for you or that it’s not very
summer-friendly (who wants to thick non breathable fabrics in summer?!).
As mentioned in my post on why moving is genius for your wardrobe, i do need some summer dresses in my wardrobe so i have been looking and hence this post. Sharing my thoughts and tips on how to find the perfect summer dress so you avoid some of the frustration which comes with it.
1. Things to Consider
Fabric – the most obvious factor when picking a summer dress is its fabric.
You want to pick something which is light, will keep you cool, and will feel
nice against your skin in the hot weather. Light cotton is always a good shout,
but there are any other fabrics which are just as good. Also, ensure that it is
a fabricwhich can easily be washed (unless you don’t care about dry cleaning) and
that doesn’t wrinkle too easily.
Comfort – in summer, comfort is key. Choose a dress which you are going to
love to wear, which will both be physically comfortable and something you feel
comfortable wearing. Consider how often your dress may require adjusting or how
hard it will be to get on. If there are straps as far as the eye can see,
perhaps it’s not your best bet.
Pattern & Colour – finally, pick a pattern which looks light and airy, and which you
like. It is summer, after all. Get a dress which isn’t too bold and won’t make
people stare for all the wrong reasons. In summer, subtle patterns and light colours work best. Light colours do not absorb heat as much as darker colours,
helping you to stay cooler for longer. Colours which can easily be paired with
neutral colours are always a great shout, too.
2. Where to Buy
Thanks to the internet, you are no longer restricted to buying from
your local stores – great news for those of you who live miles away from human
civilisation! There are so many websites where you can pick up clothes now, and
it’s not only big companies which are your only choice.
With the advent of eCommerce and platforms such as Shopify, designers and creative people
from all over the world are designing and selling their wares online, which are
often much cheaper and of a much higher quality than many contemporary name
brands. There’s no shame in buying second-hand, either – there is many a gem to
be found on websites such as eBay, where fashion-conscious women from all over
the world sell their pre-loved garments.
If you shiver at the idea of wearing another lady’s used clothes, websites
such as Asos, Topshop, River Island are much-loved internet brands which stock a huge line of
high-quality clothing at competitive prices. There are a lot of summer dresses options out there, such as this 2018 summer dress collection, and you are sure to find something here, if nowhere else! Where to buy is largely a question
you need to ask yourself, as it really depends on you as an individual, what
you like to wear, and where you like your clothes to come from.
3. Get Something Built to Last
The saying goes that if you buy cheap, you buy twice. I am not telling you to go out and drop hundreds of pounds on a new dress (although, some of you don’t need to be told to do that…), but by being switched on and conscious about where you are buying your dress from, you can get something which will last for many summers to come.
If you take proper care of a
good-quality dress, there is no reason why it isn’t one that can feature in
your wardrobe for the next five-to-ten years. Again, this really depends on the
individual: some of us don’t like to wear the same dress more than a few times
before retiring it to the nearest charity shop or getting rid of it online.
At last i would just say although buying a summer dress
can be so sometimes difficult, it’s obviously not rocket science, and it is not something which you
should be over-complicating either. Opt for simple, light and stylish garments that
are of a decent quality and you will have yourself a dress which will stand the
test of time and leave you turning heads all summer long.
Love
Chichi
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