Summertime Blues

"I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler

About a workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar.

Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do

But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues"

~ Eddie Cochran

Have you ever seen someone wearing an outfit that absolutely captivates you? An outfit that inspires you? An outfit so beautiful you simply have to buy it and wear it too? A few years ago I saw a photograph of Kate Moss at a stylish Country Wedding (here). She was wearing a loosely tailored pair of shorts, with a matching jacket or blouse. Her outfit looked like something from the 70s, a fashion era I adore. It was boho and retro, but still beautifully contemporary, and she really stood out from all the other women who were wearing the usual wedding guest 'uniform'. I found out that her outfit was a one of a kind vintage ensemble, so I knew I would never be able to buy it in a store or online. I never forgot her outfit though. In fact I saved a picture of it to my phone; something I'd never done before.

Fast forward five years, to a lazy Sunday morning surfing the net, and imagine my complete surprise and absolute delight when I found the closest thing I'd ever seen to my dream outfit right there on my computer screen! Rixo London had been inspired by the very same Kate Moss vintage look, and the 'Pandora' top and 'Fleur' shorts are their wonderful homage to this now iconic look.

Simply pair these two gorgeous pieces together and you really do have the most perfect, Moss-worthy summer wedding look. I added a blue, embellished bag by Manley, two cute, fun necklaces by Susan Alexandra, and a great pair of Chanel shoes to complete my dream look.

Get The Look:

Top: Rixo London 'Pandora' Vintage V-neck Button Front Blouse in ditsy blue print and here

Shorts: Rixo London 'Fleur' Vintage Summer Shorts in ditsy blue print and here

Shoes: Chanel Mary-Jane Shoes in white/black (similar)

Bag: Emma Manley 'Paige' Bag in electric blue

Necklaces: Susan Alexandra 'Little Friend' and 'Best Friend' Bronze Necklaces

Photos: Jason Connery ©

T-Shirt Right There

"T-shirt right there

Your hair messed up like a Guns-N-Roses video

Ooh ooh so hot

Still got it up in my head, you were moving around in the TV light

I ain't ever seen anything like, your dress, my floor, the way you wore my t-shirt"

~ Thomas Rhett

The easiest solution to off-duty dressing is a great white t shirt; nothing beats it for style, comfort, and versatility. A white tee can be worn all year round, with shorts throughout the summer months, or with a sleek blazer or chunky knits when chiller days kick in. It is the perfect tran-seasonal piece.

Finding the elusive perfect white t-shirt is no easy task though. I had thought for a long time that it might actually be an impossible task! Thanks however, to one of the coolest brands out there, my search is finally over. PSC Brand (previously blogged here) is known for its witty and clever slogans, and they have very quickly become the go-to place for cool-girl fashion.

This particular t-shirt is now sold out (Sorry! You have to be quick to nab a PSC Brand tee) but fear not, they have a cornucopia of many other perfect t-shirts on their website. Don't dilly dally though, grab them while you can, I promise you won't regret it!

Get The Look:

T-shirt: PSC Brand 'The Brunch Shirt' T-Shirt in white (similar)

Shorts: Zara Denim Shorts (similar)

Earrings: Allison Bryan Gold Fan Earrings

Photos: Jason Connery ©