Hi Fashionsoc! The holiday's are over but that doesn't mean the style is too! Here's a roundup of my holiday looks.
This was my
travelling outfit. Since I was going to Menorca, there was no doubt that the
weather was going to be very hot so wearing
something that was simple, comfortable
yet ideal for the moment I stepped off the plane was essential. I chose to wear
my peacocks high - waisted black shorts, my favourite H&M 'M' Tee and black sandals which were such a good buy as
they match almost everything (and they were only from Primark!!!)so cheap and
useful when you don't want to pack too many shoes. I accessorised with a chunky gold necklace,
which are very 'in' this season. Chunky jewellery can make any plain outfit
look that bit more interesting which is why I love this trend. And finally the
hat, which in my opinion is a holiday must have!
On day 2 we decided to explore our local
town. I wore my H&M leopard print playsuit, gold sandals and of course, my
hat! I accessorized with a gold waterfall necklace, just to add a little more 'oomph'
to the outfit. Playsuits are great ready- to-wear outfits for summer. I particularly
like this one as the print hides any unwanted lumps and bumps!
This printed Stella McCartney jumpsuit from the
spring/summer '13 catwalk is super chic . Jumpsuits and playsuits can easily be
adapted to be worn from day to night, just with a simple change of accessories
and a pair of heels. Jumpsuits are also a good option if you don't want to show
off your legs but still be on trend and edgy.
Day
3, I wore this black T-shirt which although can't be seen, had a velvet design
on the front and a cut out back. This tube style skirt which I wore was
actually a long boob tube top which I wasn't overly keen on so I transformed
into a skirt! I really liked the colour of the skirt so wanted that to stand
out which is why I teamed it with black.
Pencil skirts and straight dresses are everywhere this
season and I love them! They are very feminine and look great if you have
curves. If however, you're a little conscious about showing any lumps or bumps
and don't have any good pull in pants, a printed pencil skirt is always a good
option. The outfit shown above is from the Burberry spring/summer '13 catwalk.
Day 4, I wore my favourite funky
trousers! These were from the H&M sale about a year ago. I love the print,
and the silky material makes them very lightweight and comfortable to wear in
the heat. They were also a good outfit option for me on that particular day as
I had sun burnt legs (oops..). I
accessorized with a short pearl necklace (which can't really be seen) and a
purple head band, to complement the purple in the trousers. Since the trousers
were such a statement piece, I kept the top half simple by wearing a plain
baggy vest top. These trousers are best worn with an understated top half or if
you feel daring, a clashing print such as that on the Dolce and Gabbana
catwalk. |
| Dolce and Gabbana |
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| Emilio Pucci |
I noticed that these
loose printed trousers were very popular and trendy in Menorca and other Mediterranean
countries and could be found in many bright colours and patterns. Bright
colours look great in the sunshine and immediately make you feel much happier
when wearing them! The photo below is one I took of some of the trousers in a
boutique I visited. The printed trouser trend was also all over the catwalk
this season!
On day 5 we went to explore the main city
and went on a boat trip along the coast, which was so beautiful! I wore my high-waisted
blue shorts along with my colourful chiffon top which had a little tie on the
front (from the asda sale-can you believe it?!), along with my tan peep toes
from monsoon.
I love high-waisted shorts, skirts and trousers! They are
very flattering and feminine as they draw attention to the waist and accentuate
curves. They can also be worn casually or smartened up with a jacket for a more
tailored look. The shorts shown in the picture above are a great summer colour
and are from the Fendi spring/summer '13 collection.
Day 6, I wore a river
island maxi skirt with a gold and black studded belt, black crop top and
bangle. This skirt is one of my favourite colours and looks great in the
sunshine! Maxi skirts and dresses are so good for the hot weather as they are
very feminine and classy but cool without showing off too much skin. They also
can easily be worn from day to night.
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| Christian Dior |
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| Viktor & Rolf |
Crop tops are also very on trend this season-bringing back
the 90's! (in a slightly more stylish way). If like me, you don't want to show
off too much stomach, they are great to put with high waisted bottoms to
highlight your waist without showing too much flesh.
On day 7 we spent the day at the beach and
in a small fishing town which is why I wore this casual vest top and denim shorts combo with my
bikini underneath. I like the raspberry colour of the vest top and you can't go
wrong with a bit of denim! I tucked the top into the shorts and added a belt
just to make the outfit a little less slouchy. Tan coloured belts and shoes are
always handy as they match almost everything!
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| Tommy Hilfiger |
That evening we went out for dinner so I
changed into this H&M chiffon leopard print maxi (got to love a bit of
animal print!) and teamed it up with a gold buckled waist belt just to add
definition. I then wore a black camisole with gold chain straps from Primark,
which I love! This has to be my favourite maxi skirt as it falls really nicely
due to the chiffon fabric. I kept the accessories very minimal as the print on
the skirt was quite busy.
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| Emilio Pucci |
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| Issa London |
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