Summer Style Guide

What are this seasons top 5 Summer trends?

Ah, Summer. You beauty. 

If you're anything like me, the warmer weather is my time to shine. It's sometimes hard to nail the perfect outfit when it's too hot to function, but where there's a will, there's a way!

So, what style do you rock in Summer?

Romantic

(Shoes: Valentino, Dress: Zimmermann, Clutch: YSL, Nail Polish: O.P.I, Necklace: Pamela Love, Ring: River Island). 

All about laces, florals, nudes and blush tones. 

Nothing like seeing this look rocked with a sun kissed tan and beach wave hair.

Modernist

(Top: Balmain, Shoes: Marni, Skirt: Just Cavalli, Bag: Phillip Lim, Rings: Pacsun, Lipstick: YSL). 

For a stronger look, stick to heavy pieces like a leather skirt teamed with a basic top and statement accessories (that bag, though). 

A simple hair style and natural beauty look creates a sleek and stylish finish.

Surf, Sun & Salt

(Bikinis: Kiini, Sunglasses: Rayban, Beach Towel: Serena & Lily, Slides: Charlotte Russe, Hat: Lack of Colour).

I couldn't be happier this old school look has returned for beach trips this summer! 

Crochet bikinis teamed with a broad brim boater makes me wish I could travel back in time travel to the 70's.

Back to Basics

(Top: Helmut Lang, Bra: Jean Yu Eden, Vintage shorts: Etsy, Shoes: Converse, Sunglasses: Alexander Wang). 

Can you say summer uniform? 

I'm still on the eternal hunt for the perfect fitting pair of denim shorts, they're out there somewhere!  

Alternative

(Singlet: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Balenciaga, Sunglasses: Le Specs, Hat: Net-A-Porter, Bra: VPL, Shorts: Tigha Tara, Bracelet: Chrome Hearts).

I firmly believe there's nothing quite like owning a rock chick look and feeling unstoppable. 

All I can think of Kate Moss at Coachella and it makes me want to buy a ticket to the next festival. 

Even though Winter is fast approaching, I'll live in denial until I can no longer step outside in just a singlet without the possibility of developing pneumonia.

-R

(Images made on Polyvore).  

SGJ

This is one of those moments I am so proud (and maybe a little envious) to have such talented friends.

My friend Sinead Gilmore is imminently launching her brand new jewellery label and I have been babysitting (read: drooling over) some pieces over the last few weeks. 

I adorned myself in some of her sterling silver pieces but most designs are also available in rose gold.

Watch this space to see when her pieces will be available. 

Sinead Gilmore Silver & Stone rings, cuff & neck cuff

YSL Silver ring

Pandora Fine silver ring

Breitling Watch

Zara White silk mac

ASOS Playsuit

ASOS Belt

H&M Hat

Jeffery Campbell Boots

(Photos: EC).

Gothic

As predictable as it may be, as winter fast approaches I've unintentionally caught myself wearing black on black whenever I leave the house.

Currently loosing the argument with my roommate that I have in fact turned into a goth.

-R

(Photos: 4th & Bleeker, stockholm streetstyle, haneli, all the pretty birds, balmain, harpers bazaar, because i'm addicted, wolfcub, dazed digital, jak & jil, elle, knightcat, love more, oracle fox, saint laurent, now fashion, they all hate us & visual optimism)