essence of summer // 27 Jun 2011

Good morning! I hope you enjoyed the weekend, and if you’re in the UK, I hope you managed to get out and take advantage of the amazing weather. After spring-cleaning our tiny bijou patio a few weeks ago, I was finally able to make the most of it with the help of this month’s Marie Claire and a couple of cold Coronas. It was a perfect relaxed weekend… the kind that is always hard to leave! On to this week’s fashion inspiration which is a combination of two colours that are the epitome of summer: coral and aqua. They conjure up images of tropical getaways and azure skies; even if you just want to dip into the colour scheme just a little, then opt for a coral or turquoise nail polish, or a statement piece of jewellery. How do you feel about this summery pairing?

{images via pinterest & we heart it}

{1. Glamorous chiffon vest top – £22.99 / 2. Miss Selfridge coral suedette shorts – £34 / 3. Oliver Bonas Seychelles earrings – £16 / 4. Dorothy Perkins crossover platform shoes – £40 / 5. Zadig & Voltaire acid deluxe jeans – £126 / 6. Oasis kimono dress – £60 / 7. New Look oval stone necklace – £12.99 / 8. Accessorize indigo nail polish – £4 / 9. Dorothy Perkins ruched hem blouse – £29.50 / 10. Topshop embellished scallop tunic – £12 / 11. Links of London friendship bracelet – £130}