TIBI OR NOT TO BE (TIBI).....SPLURGE OR STEAL?

TIBI

Bare shoulders and clean bright white are a sure fire way to say summer. When I spotted this beautiful Tibi top a while back, I convinced myself I needed it, or at least one that looked a bit like it.

The question is, if like me your wish list says yes, but your credit card definitely says NO, then Warehouse's take on the Tibi 

top may just be your answer. 

Throw on some denim cut-offs and a summery espadrille, or for a sleek urban look, culottes are the chic trouser alternative this season. I would add a red lipstick (Nars Lana is my current favourite shade), heeled sandals and you're ready to go.

 SPLURGE


  

OFF THE SHOULDER COTTON POPLIN TOP £280 TIBI

OR STEAL......

CLEAN OFF THE SHOULDER WHITE TOP £30 WAREHOUSE

Get the look.....

1: Top Warehouse / 2: Sunglasses Zara / 3: Straw clutch Gap /

 4: Cropped flares Topshop / 5: Earrings: Asos / 6: Matte topcoat: Butter /    7: Eau De Parfum  Friedemodin / 8: Espadrilles Asos.

 For a more laid back look I love this top with cropped kick flares. With a heel these jeans are super flattering, but dressed down with flats they still tick all the right boxes. Perfect for the weekend, casual evening out, or even the school run.

1: Top Warehouse / 2: Sunglasses Nasty Gal /
 3: Choker LoveRocks / 4: Lipstick in Luna Nars / 5: Silk Culottes H&M /
  6: Eau De Toilette Eight & Bob / 7: Ring set Nasty Gal /  
 8: Sandals Mango. 

Summer in the city? These silk culottes are proof that you can be sassy in the office. Pair them with a smart blouse tucked in during the day, and if you have a dinner date later, the off the shoulder top adds a lovely feminine feel.

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One top styled two ways....Which is your favourite?

TREND WATCH SS15 SUPER NATURAL

Neutral's are a fashion perennial, and a wardrobe classic. This season's fresh take on a minimalist palette is quietly sexy, sophisticated and very modern, made even more desirable by the new shades of nude, cream and blush, suddenly summer is starting to shape up very nicely.

 From soft and breezy layering to perfectly crisp linens, these are the sort of clothes I can imagine wearing time and time again. Less really is more, and the only accessories really needed are bare tanned legs (fake or real), minimal make-up and the obligatory sunglasses........ 

 This laidback formula for perfect summer dressing feels undoubtedly good.


HAIDER ACKERMANN SS15




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VICTORIA BECKHAM SS15

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BCBG MAX AZRIA SS15

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GET THE LOOK FOR LESS.......

LONG SHIRT DRESS £49.99
 MANGO






SHEER LIPSTICK IN LIGURIA £20
 NARS



UTILITY SHIRT DRESS £40
TOPSHOP




NUDE BLOCK HEELED SANDALS £58
TOPSHOP





MINK DRAPED TOP £58
ZARA



METALLIC CAPPED TOE ESPADRILLE £39.99
ZARA



PURE LINEN TROUSER £29.99
ZARA

LEATHER AND METAL CUFF BRACELET £9.99
H&M




 

STRAW BAG WITH SUEDE DETAILS £39.99
H&M



ECRU COTTON DRESS £34.99
MANGO



LEATHER AND SUEDE BAG £35.00
ASOS



 X SHAY TILLY MIRRORED SUNGLASSES £35
QUAY AUSTRALIA




LINEN MIX DRESS £59.99
H&M



LORAH HEEL IN NUDE WAS £100 NOW £70
JEFFREY CAMPBELL



DIORSKIN NUDE AIR SERUM £33
DIOR






SHIRT DRESS £24.99
H&M



FOOZLE LEATHER LEOPARD PRINT
 LACE UP SANDALS £20
ASOS



NUDE SILK BLEND SHIRT DRESS £85
ASOS WHITE



NAILKALE NAIL POLISH IN MAYFAIR LANE £14
NAILS INC



FRINGE LEATHER SANDALS £59.99
MANGO



STONE SLEEVELESS SHIRT DRESS £48
WAREHOUSE



SUEDE BACKPACK WAS £82 NOW £36
PARK LANE



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 Maybe, now's the time to try turning the colour down, and let natural tones add some sunshine to your wardrobe this Summer.

WHITE OVERALLS.

 Is it me, or does it seem as if summer really could be just around the corner? And, given that we are supposed to have temperatures back up to 20 degrees this week, suddenly I am feeling the need to dig out a nostalgic favourite. The bib and brace, overalls, dungarees (whatever their sartorial name) some, might say they are making a comeback......

 Personally, they never went away in the first place.

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Add a striped t-shirt, sneakers or sliders for day, silk shirt, fine tank and heels for night.....

Get the look.....

1: Short dungaree Mango / 2: Dungarees Noisy May / 3: White denim dungaree Esprit / 4: 90's style petite dungarees Asos / 5: 90's style dungarees Asos

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