Kate Bosworth personifies summer for me… maybe it’s because I remember her most in the should-be-a-bad-movie-but-I-secretly-loved, Blue Crush. Although she can pull off some amazing looks on the red carpet (simple + Calvin Klein), her sense of style really comes into its own when she’s not dolled up to the nines, or is looking unfeasibly cool at Coachella. Her California-girl chic is an easy look to emulate, especially since she’s fond of high street stores such as Topshop and H&M. Here are three easy-breezy looks that she does so well:

{1. Kookai devore top – £19 / 2. Warehouse capri pants – £40 / 3. ASOS floral clutch – £15 / 4. Warehouse bow belt – £20 / 5. Dune Didier heels – £48}

{1. Topshop American flag tee – £22 / 2. Miss Selfridge denim shorts – £28 / 3. Next aviator sunglasses – £10 / 4. Topshop desert boots – £36 / 5. Accessorize ethnic bangle – £7}

{1. Planet black jumper – £63.20 / 2. Oasis crop trousers – £42 / 3. Dorothy Perkins cateye sunglasses – £8 / 4. Star by Julien Macdonald slouchy handbag – £36 / 5. Dune plaited sandals – £55}

I first discovered Bombay Duck through their gorgeous festive range. But it turns out that this Duck is for life, not just for Christmas, as their extensive online range proves.

Their website features the most ornate door knobs imaginable (I really want a white kitchen now with a different handle on each door), exquisite yet affordable chandeliers, and place settings that would dictate that you hold a dinner party every week. And an umbrella with pom-poms on. Sold.

{all products available at Bombay Duck}

Welcome to Monday – I trust you all had a great weekend? Mine was pretty quiet, but I definitely needed the down-time before embarking on a gruelling 8-day work trip… but then I get a week off to celebrate the big 3-0, so no complaints here!
Today I am bringing you a trend that was all over the S/S11 catwalks and looks just as good on your walls as it does in your wardrobe. Mint green is one of those ultra-feminine colours that has the power to make you look as fresh as a daisy, especially paired with a crisp white. And Dorothy Perkins have combined it with another favourite trend of mine, scalloped edges – Dolly Ps are just knocking it out of the park at the moment! This pastel is perfect for summer, and is one of those hues that really sets off that holiday glow to your skin. Here is some minty inspiration to freshen up the beginning of your week:

{images via Pinterest & we heart it}

{1. Dorothy Perkins scallop edge tee – £17 / 2. J.Crew striped jersey tank – £30 / 3. Rag & Bone cropped skinny jeans – £155 / 4. Topshop shrunken blazer – £55 / 5. Dorothy Perkins platform sandals – £40 / 6. Dorothy Perkins belted cardigan – £20 / 7. La Redoute Ellos dress – £55 / 8. Accessorize metal sunglasses – £15 / 9. Adam crepe shorts – £51 / 10. Wallis chiffon shirt – £30 / 11. Accessorize ballerina shoes – £20 / 12. Accessorize Enchanted Bella ring – £12 / 13. Essie Mint Apple Candy – £9.95 / 14. Warehouse linen dress – £40 / 15. Anya Hindmarch canvas tote – £85 / 16. Dorothy Perkins scalloped hem dress – £30 / 17. Paul Costelloe polka dot blouse – £79.99 / 18. Accessorize stud earrings – £6}

Happy Friday to you all! The lovely weekend starts here, and about time too… I’ve been working my little socks off this week before I’m off on my travels next Tuesday. So much so, my usual round-up this week consists of one notion: a holiday. Even though I’ll be abroad, my trip will be a blur of airports, hotel event space, delegates and ‘to do’ lists. But, had it been an actual holiday on the agenda, then it would consist of breathtaking views, an infinity pool, a good book (trashy chick lit – I have no time for solving crimes whilst sunbathing) and zero technology. And absolutely no schedule. Apart from cocktail hour, which should always be observed.

{images via Pinterest}
And since we’re amongst friends, and I’d like to keep this fantasy alive for just a few more minutes, here is my dream capsule wardrobe, courtesy of Net-A-Porter. And if I’m going to be travelling in style, then I couldn’t possibly show up pulling a beaten-up old suitcase that has lived in my closet since 1992, so it would have to be Jimmy Choo luggage all the way:

{1. Eugenia Kim straw fedora / 2. Victoria Beckham aviator sunglasses / 3. Tibi maxi dress / 4. Juicy Couture crepe dress / 5. Jimmy Choo Terence suitcase / 6. Valentino espadrilles / 7. Missoni Mare bikini / 8. Musa t-bar sandals / 9. Monica Vinader ring / 10. Textile Elizabeth & James denim shorts / 11. Kenneth Jay Lane bangles / 12. Yves Saint Laurent raffia tote / 13. Sandro t-shirt}
Ok, back to reality (although we’re talking Cannes, so not completely) and this week’s best look goes to Penélope Cruz, who looks like a modern-day Audrey Hepburn with her hair styled like that… add a touch of Marchesa and the result is flawless. Pure movie star. And for my room of the week? Well, to stick with the theme of this post, just imagine whiling away a morning in this dreamy breakfast room, devouring fresh coffee and croissants. Sound pretty appealing?

{images via prphotos & House Beautiful}
I hope you have a perfect weekend whatever you’re doing and wherever you may be…

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside… I really do. It is happiest place on earth for me, and I can’t wait for the day that I fulfill my dream of living there. I don’t know whether it’s the salty sea air, the cry of seagulls, or just the feeling of serenity I always get at the beach, but thankfully it’s only an hour’s train ride away from London so I can always escape there when city life proves too hectic.

{images via Pinterest}
My love of all things coastal is reflected in the interior of my flat, and I’ve made no secret of my penchant for beach houses (as seen here), so imagine my delight when I was shopping in John Lewis last week and found that their latest home range is like the inside of a Hamptons living room. I actually laughed out loud when I saw the display, because it was so me. What do you think? Are you inspired by the laid-back vibe of coastal interiors?

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