Wardrobe inspo

So, I'm blaming Les Mis.  And Gone with the Wind can take some of the blame as well.

I have had my head turned by all the long dresses.  Maxi, full (ok so that's a bit of a fantasy bit thrown in there, I'm going to swerve the hoop, although if I thought I could get away with it...) and fabulous.

Yes, I'm banging the dress drum again.  Dresses that are perfect for every occasion.  Do I mention this often enough?  I am always always being asked where the ones I buy are from and so I'm bringing my selection of easy to wear, throw on maxis, that can be worn now and into the Autumn as well.  During the day with flats (or heeled boots, it's up to you) and into the evening with heels (or flats.. whatever takes your fancy).

So these are going to be long.  As these seem to be more difficult to get hold of than midis.  There are lots of the latter around but verging on maxi are currently like hen's teeth.  If they are too long - can I suggest taking them up?  I have lots of things altered, if I love the fit, the colour, the print and there's something that's not quite right that can be changed, then I get that done.

Starting with the dregs of the My Theresa sale with free shipping.

Ganni Newman Georgette Dress was £185 now £111

Now current floral numbers.  Clinging onto Summer into Autumn.  Love them.

Floral Shirt Dress from Mango £59.99



Shorter sleeves but still gorgeous and perfect for those balmy days we hopefully have left... 

Tassels Floral Dress from Mango £59.99




Long Striped and Floral Dress from Zara £39.99  This is the same style as the floral one I have on today.   It's superb. 



Floral at Finery.  If you sign up for their email, you get 15% off your first order.

Ashness Mixed Print Dress from Finery London £149



Or ferns... adore this colour combo.  Perfect with trainers and a grey biker.

Assam Green Ferns Dress from Finery London £149



Floral Print Maxi from Vero Moda £38 

And can I just point out that this one is fully lined.  Most of these have the half lining so the bottom edge of the dress is see through which, I have to say, I don't love.  I don't necessarily mind it but if given the choice, I would always prefer a full length lining.  Which this is.  Huzzah.



Another gem from ASOS and the brand Liquorice.  They call this a wrap dress but it's my favourite - a faux wrap as in a wrap style top but a fixed waist band.

Liquorish Floral Print Wrap Maxi Dress was £65 now £35



And a couple of plain ones which I love.

Embroidered Long Dress from Mango £89.99  This with leopard print boots and a tan suede jacket.  Into the Winter months with black boots and leather biker.  LOVE this.




Asymmetric Hem Dress from Mango £59.99



And then this one which I found yesterday in New Look.  It's not a maxi by any stretch of the imagination (on me...being 5ft10) but it's the ideal midi.   To be fair, if you are a lot shorter, then it will be the perfect maxi on you.  What you can't see from the picture is the fabric is a brushed cotton (to be fair, I didn't check whether it was cotton - should I call it plaid?).  It's sublime.  It wouldn't crease and if I recall rightly, IT HAS POCKETS (but don't quote me on that...)

Black Gingham Shirt Maxi Dress from New Look £27.99



Or there's stripe at DVF. 

Diane Von Furstenberg Striped Silk Maxi Dress £415




Here I am in two of my floral numbers - neither of which are new.  The Zara dress is from last year and the Temperley dress was in the sale from John Lewis at Christmas.  Both have been worn and worn and worn and are perfect all round year wear.



Dress - Zara
Tools bag - Balenciaga
Cara sandals in black - Apiedi Official
Sunglasses - Walter & Herbert




Dress - Somerset by Alice Temperley at John Lewis
Superstar sneakers - Golden Goose 
Tools bag - Balenciaga
Sunglasses - Victoria Beckham

We are off tomorrow to see Wicked - can't wait.  So, so looking forward to it.  And then for dinner in Covent Garden.  We're thinking Sticks & Sushi... anyone been?  Good for a coeliac?  

Ooh and one thing I've been meaning to say - I am going to be at two events with Celtic & Co - lunch in gorgeous locations with the opportunity to see their new A/W collection.  I am already drooling at their leather but mostly their sheepskin which looks gorgeous - I also have my eye on their knitwear, not to mention the boots.   And of course there's their homeware too.



At Pennyhill Park on Monday 25th September - click here for details and to book.



And at The Bath Priory on Tuesday 26th September - click here for details and to book.




Would love to see you there, lunch in an amazing venue with shopping on top.  Lovely way to celebrate the start of Autumn.