HEATWAVE DRESSING.

Everyone is obsessing over the current heatwave that has hit the UK and it has proven to be sticking around for a while which is almost unheard of. I cannot remember a time when there were consistently scorching days in the UK and it's come at a time when many people seem to be super happy with England's current run in the World Cup combined with the fact that me and many people I  know have finished for Summer.
One of the few things that I tend to dislike about Summer is the lack of creativity that I feel as though I can put into outfits - there's no layering and being in the UK we don't tend to be half as equipt as we are for autumn/winter so I sometimes feel like my wardrobe isn't as strong for this time of the year meaning I can struggle expressing my true style. Staple, investment pieces are more likely to be bought for the colder months so when a heatwave comes along it often throws people off a bit.

The outfit above is what I wore yesterday when I went out for breakfast with a friend. I wouldn't usually brave a skirt for something so casual (as I'm a jeans kinda gal at heart) but in the current climate there are few alternatives. The skirt is a lovely burnt orange/red colour which is initially what caught my eye when browsing ASOS (similar linked here). The fit is flattering which can sometimes be the downfall of denim mini skirts. It sits comfortably on my waist whilst skimming my bum and thighs. The subtle triangle-shaped cut in the centre at the front of the skirt cleverly elongates my legs giving the illusion of a longer figure which 5"4 me certainly won't argue with. The striped tee from Brandy Melville (similar linked here and here) is a staple in my wardrobe that I tend to layer in winter but here it compliments the skirt well with a slightly different shade of red and a contrasting navy shade.
The element that I feel as though brings this outfit together with my style stamp of approval are the Topshop chunky trainers that I first mentioned in my previous post. The masculine, flat-form element and the varied textures give the totally feminine outfit a different edge which is the look I like to achieve when styling outfits. The juxtaposition of typically girly and boyish pieces is what I love best when styling throughout all seasons, and these trainers make it slightly easier in the summer months, but admittedly I do need to work on my overall summer style and play about a bit more.

My Ray-Ban rounds have been worn more over the last couple of weeks than ever before. They instantly add a classic, retro feel to an outfit and personally I find them to be very flattering - they also act as a great headband for when the sun isn't out!

So, I hope to be sharing some more summer outfits as and when - I've got a few trips away coming up and the British sun doesn't seem to be going anywhere any time soon so that helps too!

Mais xx