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Top: £21, Boden. Skirt: £110, Needle & Thread (buy a similar, shorter one from Asos here). Mules: £15.99, New Look. Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell |
The stripe top was a bit of a no brainer for me, and I didn’t feel underdressed at all. The gold spot on the breton adds just enough bling and evening feel to a classic top, and I’m pretty sure I’ll get more wear out of it in the years to come.
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Sunglasses: £28 in the sale, Le Specs at Very Exclusive. Top: £21, Boden. Skirt: £110, Needle & Thread (buy a similar, shorter one from Asos here). Clutch: £20, Elizabeth Scarlett. Mules: £15.99, New Look |
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Exhibition on Raqib Shaw at White Cube, Glyndebourne |
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Clutch: £20, Elizabeth Scarlett.Bracelets: black, £90, Astley Clarke, gold: £95, Astley Clarke |
I’m pretty sure this clutch bag I’m using is a washbag (in fact, I know it is) but it fits loads in, is my favourite colour (navy) and covered in pineapples. I’m obsessed. Oh, and it’s £20.
And can we talk about flats with ballgowns? I love the idea of feeling and looking comfortable in a dressy outfit, and flats are the only way I ever look comfortable. There’s something quite nonchalant about dressing down a full length look, and mules are so perfect (and on trend).
Black is always my favourite and it is always in trend. I simply loved your outfit. You are looking very pretty. I have a best collection of crystal clutches, best for this outfit.
very cute outfit!especially love the golden dots on the breton shirt!
It's on our to-do list for this year – your pics look fab and glad the sun was shining! Ann X
You will love it, such a wonderful experience. We're off to the Edinburgh Tattoo in August – definitely a wishlist year!
Makes a classic breton feel that little bit more fancy!
Ooh this is a super exciting post for me as I'm going to Glyndebourne for the first time in a couple of weeks -seeing The Marriage of Figaro and can't wait! I have a floral black maxi to wear but love your twist on the style. btw am quite a new visitor to your blog and absolutely loving it -am already planning on checking out Topshop's blue nailpolishes based on your latest post!
Oh how fab – you will love it – such a wonderful tradition, The Marriage of Figaro is supposed to be amazing! xx
This is a great article, that I really enjoyed reading. Thanks for sharing.
Tattoo is fab – bring some waterproofs and warm gear though. And if you are 'free' between festival festivities – I'd love to meet you over a coffee (or cocktail!) X
Nice post, i like it.