The Maxi Dress

 

Do you remember when it was so hot, for a minute we thought we were living on holiday? This was then. I think I've only actually got three maxi dresses and that's not because I don't like them. Once I found the perfect black maxi dress, I just sort of didn't need any more.

This maxi dress is so flattering and such an easy thing to thrown on and be ready to go. It also works for virtually all seasons (just wait for my AW looks!) I really love the plaited detail neckline which goes around to the back.

I love boho style for the Summer, Vanessa Hudgens kind of thang. All I needed to make this boho was my jewellery. I have a real weakness for turquoise and gold jewellery and I think it looks gorgeous with a tan. I piled on some more necklaces and added a bracelett that fits more like a cuff.

Black Maxi Dress - New Look

Bag - Turkish Bazaar

Turquoise Stone Necklace - Turkish Bazaar

Feather Necklace - Primark

Long Jade Stone Necklace - Topshop

Arm Cuff - Primark

Monochrome & Metallics

 I only realised this Summer that I was not in posession of a black maxi dress, which, I'm pretty sure, is against the law. So on my pre-holiday essentials shopping I had a little mosey around the likes of H&M and New Look to find one. I triumphed in New Look with this one which now happens to be on sale here. What I liked most was the detailed, yet unfussy neckline which I probably should have photographed (take a look on their website.) It's a really staple piece that is perfect for hot days but can be used all year round too (I'm envisaging it with my parka and some military boots).

The tuxedo style blazer is a new find from Primark. I think it will go with loads of different things to sharpen up a look. It reminds me of something Fearne Cotton would wear and I think it could look awesome as part of an androgynous look.

Black Maxi Dress - New Look

Tuxedo Blazer - Primark

Metallic Bag - H&M

Leather Moccassins - New Look

Headband - Primark

Necklace - Topshop

Bracelets - Primark

Rose Gold Watch - Gift

Lipstick - Stiletto by Sleek