Category: summer dresses
Chambray love..
Soft, louche, lounging and easy..
Could this be the ultimate denim dress? The cuffs are to die for..
(All pictures J.Crew)
Timeless pieces that quietly scream elegant summer living..
Laters, Kate x
Eclipse x
As I’m writing this we’re close to a partial eclipse in London – unfortunately the weather is not co-operating, the clouds are thick and low. With minutes to go it’s definitely darker…the sort of dark that precedes a cracking thunder storm..or the moon cutting out the sun..and I can just imagine these boho babes from Etro SS15 somewhere green and verdant, dancing barefoot in the grass..because the green is always brighter on the other side..
Laters, Kate x
Into the Blue x
You’ll find these dresses in my dreams…
Mine’s the chair on the left…
Laters, Kate x
Dream Team x
Young British Designers started with a small group with a real thirst to pursue a brave new vision for design and has kept on growing.
It’s pure British design with it’s inbuilt ability to understand the rules..and then break them with a smile.
They don’t care about age – you could be 70 and a new designer with flair, the youth is in the brand. They acknowledge there’s limited experience, but YBD want to give young designers a chance on a retail stage.
And it gives us the chance to see the emerging talents – even spot them – before their ascension to the land of Fashion Gods and silly money.
Which means there are loads of things to look at – men’s included – it’s not about one voice, one style but a rich smorgasbord of everything brought together, everyone made stronger by the other’s presence.
And they’re have an awesome sale at the moment – including these 2 coats..just in time for the coming colder season…
Laters, Kate x
Packing..
I hate packing with a passion..but at least in summer the clothes are the easy bit…all I take are vintage cotton dresses..
As a change this year – yep, I always wear the same ones..I’ve added an edge of neon pink pom poms..
I have all sorts from all different countries..this is one of my mexican numbers..and yes, if didn’t escape the pom poms either..they’re breeding and rather addictive..
My white broiderie anglais kaftan..excellent for wafting in with a trilby and a cocktail..
This is an African number – comes with a full length wrap skirt in the same material. A girl has to have a bit of bling..
My cheesecloth peasant dress with embroidered butterflies..guaranteed never to meet someone wearing the same..
Another Mexican..they’re rather fab and very easy to wear..
The only two exceptions to the rule are my vintage jumpsuits..dress up, dress down they can take me to any occasion..
This one was originally 80’s purple, but it got a dose of brown dye and now it’s a wonderful burnt aubergine colour. It’s silk so does crease, but it’s worth it with a pair of gold sandals..
But I still hate packing..
Laters, Kate x
Missioni Mare x
Missioni and beachwear feels a bit like a oxymoron..until you see Missioni Mare. Why is it that green and pink go so well together? Maybe it has something to do with nature…
Laters, Kate x
My Summer Beauty..
This was a purchase from my vintage wander to Stoke Newington..and I love it. It hasn’t made the holiday packing cut purely on the basis the material is quite heavy, which means it holds it shape wonderfully..and is perfect for those cool English summer evenings. I wear it with a pair of wedges, my vintage Mulberry bag and a big smile….puurrrrfick!
Laters, Kate x
Camilla Frank x
Camilla Frank is a designer proud to forge her own path of chaotic colour and creative genius perfectly made for the summer fun in the sun…
Laters, Kate x
Laura Manara
Chic prints, butterfly soft fabric and purposeful design, Laura Manara is everything you want to throw in your suitcase. Dress up, dress down it’s a barbie on the beach or dinner at the Ritz..
Laters. Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 