CONFESSIONS OF A THIRTY FOUR YEAR OLD

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THE PERFECT SUMMER DRESS & CONFESSIONS OF A THIRTY THREE YEAR OLD PART TWO

Dress/Topshop

Jacket/Allsaints

Bag/Free People

Glasses/Vintage 5th Ave, Brooklyn

Earrings/Beacons Closet NYC

Location/Sound of the Universe

Photography/Zoe Griffin Photography

Summer is the season for our sweet hot style to truly flourish. The occasion to paint your toes and get your legs did. A time when were not not supposed to show any skin! (because dying of over heating is not an option). And at thirty three and not being able to do my twice a week running (sprained my ankle, but can go for brisk walks so this is probably an excuse) or being too lazy to drag my yoga mat out, i've secretly been dreading this over exposing the Skin season. I know I'm totally confusing, as one minute I'm talking about us women empowering each other to be body confident and the next speaking of hiding my skin......but I guess we are all human. So not feeling as toned as I like and ageing making my body drop a little (that shi* does actually happen. Ahh!). This sweet Topshop piece I found in Soho, New York came at exactly the right time.

Cut to perfection, beautifully designed with a deep old school button down V scooping neckline. And a ultra soft salmon pink sultry cotton fabric, once worn I immediately felt body confident. Gingham is So timeless and with the right chequered design like this vintage 60's inspired piece, it can never ever go out of fashion. Crazy how one can think because you're slim, you don't get days when nothing fits your body. This pretty frock will skim your body nicely and hopefully make you feel body fabulous inside and out this long hot summer :-) X

PARTY LOOK | LEATHER RETRO TROUSERS

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Leather Trousers are such a key transitional piece to wear. Tough in texture and appearance, adding dept for a more polished edgy wintery look. Now when it comes to piecing my outfits around these pants, I actually find them quite easy to style. And if I'm thinking 'Out Out', I'd wear this with subtle retro touches like these stunning pink 80's earrings and classic silver 70's Heels. If I'm thinking more chilled I'd more likely swap the heels for very relaxed white plimsoles, a warm bright hoodie, and a thick faux coat & scarf. 

You just need to firstly not think you can't get away with wearing these because you can. Find a pair (see below) that you feel really comfortable in. I love the high waisted element on this particular vintage design as it's ultra flattering and leg skimming. Also try and think versatility, as they could even be swapped for something different against your regular pair of every day jeans. I still adore my vintage jeans, but we all love to treat ourselves with pieces that create something a little aesthetically different and new. Now the hounds tooth twee fitted blazer got a very dramatic happy dance once it found me in the Rokit covent garden store (I actually shouldn't of been shopping, documented here. I'll talk more on this fabulous blazer soon). A beautiful statement piece which is a perfect way to finish off your overly Sophisticated Leather Pants - You Got This - Retro look. X

Photography/Alisha Dandy

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