Aah, a typical British summer: I’d been wanting to photograph these espadrilles for so long, and when I finally arranged a shoot – it rained.
But with my time being squeezed even more right now with the house renovations and the busy season for work (both blog and styling jobs), I pretty much had to shoot this look anyway. First world blogger problems: it ain’t always easy.
When it comes to summer dressing, any chance to get my ankles out is a must – and a fancy espadrille is pretty much an essential. Last year I bought the black H&M ones (the flat versions are available here) but this season I wanted to push them up a notch. Step forward the fluoro version from Penelope Chilvers.
I’ve been a fan of hers for years, I had a pair of velvet skull smoking slippers for years until they eventually disintegrated and they were amongst my most comfy shoes ever. I saw Laura from Wardrobe Icons with the lace-up ones last summer and knew they would add some finesse to my closet.
I went for the shot of hot pink, and so excited to take them to Ibiza with a kaftan (I’m actually thinking the Other Stories x Toms kaftan is perfect). But for now, they’ll have to do with my favourite old jeans and H&M blazer (which I’m also thinking will look great on holiday with denim shorts and a logo tee).
You might have noticed I’ve been wearing a bit chunkier jewellery lately. I lost my tiny hoops I usually wear everyday so have gone back to these larger ones (old from H Samuel) – it feels weird to be in big hoops again but it adds something to my more classic outfits.
The necklace is one I used to wear when I was about 14 – a gift from my nan – and after noticing a return of chunkier pendants on Instagram, I brought it out of retirement and have fallen back in love with it.
So, until that sun starts shining a little bit longer, I’m still in jeans. And that’s okay with me.
Love the shoes! Espadrilles are my favourite…except when it rains!
Luckily I had other shoes on me to go home in, so they’re not ruined yet! xx
Hi, love the whole outfit, especially the jacket. Does it come up small, as I am normally between an 8-10? Wondering what size to order Xxx
This is a size 8 as they didn’t have size 10 instore – I would’ve probably sized up if I could xx
Thank you x
Gorgeous look! I love that we are finally able to get our summer shoes out and these are lovely cause I love that bold pop of pink!
Also loving that you’re sporting chunkier jewellery! Will look gorgeous even with your kaftan!
x
Shloka
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THE SHOES ARE SO PRETTY!
Love, Tiffany Lea
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Love this whole outfit. Am obsessed with pink at the moment- what lipstick are you wearing, think I might need it…
Thank you! So I actually don’t think this is an exact shade – a few mixed together as I always start with one and then take another one out with me! There’s definitely Smashbox ‘Paris pink’ in there, but I think also a bit of Clinique Kiss Pop xx
Loving your shoes, they are absolutely adorable! Thanks for the share, keep up the posts.
Pretty shoes and on my way to purchase the jacket this morning ….can I ask what nail polish you are wearing please ?
Oh thank you for noticing! It’s called ‘Cloud Fine’ by Cheeky -my favourite grey xx