My take on summer
I put together this collage of pictures to show you my take on summer and what make-up, fashion and hair styles mean to me. I love simplicity. My favourite accessory is my hair, having ginger hair instantly gives me individuality. I like to let my hair do the work. I tend to leave it straight or have it wavy but I do very little to it because I feel it doesn't need it. My make-up has to compliment my hair so I like to mix dusty and golden browns together to create this smokey eye look. My lips either have to be bright and bold or nude. I struggle with anything in between. My cheeks tend to be a mix of contour and a dust of plum for blush. I am yet to experiment with anything else. I thought this was a perfect summer look because my outfit was quite plain and my make-up instead, was quite bold.
I am not one for a ton of bracelets so to have one accessory on my wrist would have to be something like a watch that's both stylish and practical. I can't go anywhere without my watch, otherwise I couldn't be punctual or have any idea what time of day it was. (seems obvious enough but you'll be surprised at how great a watch is, it saves lives).
Bags have always been an obsession of mine. I like to add a touch of vintage glam to my wardrobe with this Burgundy rucksack. It's so cute and it's great for long trips out with your friends. I like to wear mine out and about shopping. The colour also (if you haven't guessed already) blends in with my hair too and that's primarily the reason for buying the bag in the first place.
Gladiator sandals are my favourite type of summer shoes because they are easy to style and just so comfy and easy to walk in. This black pair were my holiday saviours and I practically wore these everyday. They look great with everything!
I love expressing my inner hipster. Whether this is through wearing big aviator sunglasses or simply teaming flared chiffon tops with high waisted jeans. I love the relaxed vibe, the cotton, denim textures. I feel this sums-up my personality to a T; free-flowing and empowering. Being a naturalist, I believe we as beings are products of our environment and the environments are products of us. I take pride in the natural sources that surround me and how it benefits me. Those blissful moments on the beach staring out at the sunset for example or climbing clifftops and listening to the solitude of the sea. Moments like that bring you back to what really matters. As I'm growing up, I am beginning to understand that reality is not reality. Dreams are there and looking straight back at us and we don't always notice. I don't want to get stuck in a rut and I am my most happiest just enjoying the simple things. Staring up at the sky can bring self-gratitude. (prehaps not when it's grey and grim) but looking up at the blue clear sky on a summer's day makes me feel happy.
High Waisted Jeans: Miss Selfridge
White Shirt: New Look
Kimono: New Look
Necklace: Shareastar.com
Sunglasses: Topshop
Shoes: New Look
My closing paragraph may consist of a speech so don't be surprised if I go off on one. Ultimately, summer for me in the fashion department is all about taking plain colours and prints like white, grey, black and denim to the centre. This kimono was from New Look. I originally brought it to wear on a night out but I found that you can wear this dressed down or dressed up. Over this crisp white shirt it creates a sophisticated aura if you were to take a trip downtown. It's the classic shopper look if I had to find a way to describe it. For height, I wore this high heeled boots with gold studs. the studs only small instantly update this look. With a biker jacket you have the fashionista written all over.
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