Mid summer

Stella Magazine 08.07.11

Photography - Nicole Nodland

Styling - Nicky Yates

These photos from Stella magazine a couple of weeks ago really evoke the feeling of languid summer days. I have to say I'm pretty jealous of that girl in her canoe. I'd love nothing more than to be by the sea, a lake or any body of water really. London is experiencing a mini heat wave just now. It's nice to finally break out my stash of sun dresses though, and also plan trips to one of the local Lidos, of which I have heard good things.

Golden

Hat - Uni qlo

1950s blouse- Jumble sale, 20 p

Skirt - Charity shop

Shoes - Topshop sale a couple of yesrs ago

Leather clutch - Handmade by my Grandmother in the 1950s

I really need to find some more photo taking locations. I think the old yellow brick wall is going to get pretty boring pretty fast. Still, at least I managed to catch the last patch of golden sun. It's funny that I considered this skirt to be 'long' until I looked at these pictures. I have really been wanting some longer length skirts for this weird in between weather, however I can't seem to find any that aren't either maxi or strangely frumpy round the waist. The hunt therefore continues, unless I can rouse myself to make one. I got this blouse at a jumble sale last year and have struggled to wear it since it's quite short, but I'm glad to have found a way to wear i. Since it's made of lovely thick fabric and has that pretty cut out detailing too. Bit of a slow week, it's always tough going back to work after long weekends. Still I have eaten both courgette and chocolate coco cola cake today, which always makes life a little easier.

Silkworm

A few days ago I ventured out without my customary tights for the first time this year, a sure sign things are warming up. I thrifted this skirt last Wednesday for a pretty impressive 50p, even though it is 100% silk. It feels so lovely to wear, especially in warm weather. I also got the necklace, which is green too, so I felt like going for the green theme. It's a shame these photos are so small, you can't really see the detail. The necklace is on a long chain and the pendant is hollow with some smelling salts in it and a little stopper with a chain hanging off it. I don't know what these necklaces are called, does anyone else? I like them, although they tend to smell a little bit like old ladies and lavender.