Grey, navy and black. That pretty much sums up the contents of my wardrobe. Sometimes a little animal print (mainly accessories), definitely some stripes. Recently however I find myself drawn to white. Not head to toe white, I'm far too messy and clumsy for that, but elements of white, just to give my outfits a nod to summer.
It began back in January when I had a work trip to Australia and needed something to freshen up my dark wardrobe. I found this skirt that has since proved to be so wearable due to the midi length and it's ability to work well with trainers and sandals. Plus the paper-y look and feel of it draws many comments.
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| Skirt £65 Topshop Worn with COS sweater & Miu Miu trainers |
Soon after I purchased some comfy Birkenstocks in white. Not as impractical as you'd think. I wear mine weekly, they still look fresh and make a less-than-exciting ensemble of jeans and grey sweater instantly feel more modern.
On my weekly visit to COS I found this dress and fell in love. The fabric is subtly rippled and thick enough to hide lumps and bumps, it has pockets (yay!), a beautifully curved shoulder and is a flattering length. My perfect white summer dress.
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| White dress £69 COS |
White nail polish has been around for a few seasons now. No, you won't look like you've painted tip-ex on your nails! It's an easy and inexpensive way to feel more summery. I think white toes look especially good and I've been painting mine with Topshop's Spilled Milk. Paint 2 coats on quite thickly and it lasts for days.
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| Nail polish in Spilled Milk £5 Topshop |
I found this shirt in Zara a few weeks ago. I tried it on, um-ed and ahhh-ed, didn't get it, then woke up the next morning still thinking about it so ordered it online! It's the right side of slouchy, dips down at the back and has side pockets! I've worn it twice already with skinny leather trousers, then slim jeans to balance out its oversized proportions.
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| White Shirt £29 Zara |
I'd been searching for a simple plain white sweatshirt since my love of white began at the beginning of the year and finally found one while prepping for a job earlier this week in River Island. It's a soft brushed cotton jersey, has a slight batwing and a rolled sleeve. I went up a size as I wanted it to look like I'd stolen it from the boyfriend.
And finally I've been deliberating over these Mom jeans for weeks but still haven't bought them. I love the high waist, the slightly loose fit, the rips, the price tag, but something in the back of my mind is telling me 'no'. Maybe it's just because I've done too much shopping recently! I'm not sure...shall I get them???
