Summer Season – What I Wore
It’s been a glorious summer. The heatwave lasted a couple of months and it’s been great to have consistent sunshine for a change. So I thought I would do a round-up post of what I’ve been wearing this summer season.
I haven’t been out and about as much as I would have had I not been suffering from some health issues lately. But when I did venture out, I enjoyed pulling on a lovely outfit, putting make-up on and doing my hair.
Here’s a look at what I wore…
I’ve been in love with jumpsuits this summer and that’s no understatement. I would literally ‘jump’ at the opportunity to wear one whenever I could. I bought around six or seven in total but didn’t wear all of them as I wanted to keep some outfits box-fresh for my upcoming holiday.
This mustard jumpsuit was an absolute steal at £18. I wore it twice over the summer and had so many compliments on it both times with people asking me where I had bought it from. Boohoo have had a wonderful selection and I must admit, I spent way more than I should have on Boohoo items this season.
I couldn’t resist this outfit. It’s a 70s inspired one-piece and can be dressed down for the day (as seen here) or put on some heels, add a clutch and it’s perfect for an evening out. I really like the square neck and it’s extremely comfortable. It also comes in black or red. I wore mine on a day out and matched it up with my gold Geox shoes.
Another culotte jumpsuit I’ve been really loving this summer is from Quiz. It has navy and pink stripes with a halter neck. The tie waist belt completes the look. I wore this during the day with my Michael Kors beige heels but like the mustard jumpsuit, it can also be dressed up for an evening out.
It’s a really comfortable outfit but the only issue I had was it was slightly see-through. I was easily able to fix that though with wearing the right under garments.
I bought this for £34.99 but the last time I checked it had dropped down to £16.99. It’s a summer item so if you’re looking for a jumpsuit for an upcoming holiday, it’s an absolute steal at that price.
Co-ordinate sets have been really in this summer – and I couldn’t resist buying a couple. Boohoo has had some great items in a wide range of colours. This double-bandeau top was too cute to resist. Culottes are my new best friend so I couldn’t help but add this to my basket. It’s a soft baby blue with an elasticated waist and is super comfortable. I love the frill detail on the top.
It was £20 and I think that’s a great price for a full two-piece outfit. This is more of a day outfit because of the colour but you could buy the same set in mustard, soft pink, black, magenta, white and grey. I wore this with my Lucy Choi heels in white snake print but the outfit could easily be worn with wedges, blocks or even flats.
When the soft blue outfit arrived, I immediately fell in love with it. So much so, I ordered another two-piece straight away. This one was in black. It has a rose high neck crop and has the same style culottes. I wore this out to my cousin’s birthday meal with nude heels, also from Boohoo.
It’s £18 for this set and again comes in a variety of colours. I may order the berry or burgundy as I think they’re perfect colours for an evening out in Autumn.
Photo Credit: Shalini
As I’ve been in love with stripes this season, I bought some green and black palazzo trousers from Quiz. They are so comfortable and versatile. I wore them with a black vest but they could just as easily be teamed up with a bodysuit or crop top in black or white. 
Photo Credit: Shalini
For the wear you can get out of them, £22.99 was a bargain. I bought mine in a size 8. They were quite long and I couldn’t ever get away with wearing them even with heels. But that’s the benefit of having a Dad who used to be a tailor. He took them up for me within ten minutes!
I wore mine out to a meal with my girlfriends with my favourite Michael Kors Berkley heels in beige.
Photo Credit: Shalini
Culottes have been back in a big way this season. I bought these Khaki bottoms last year from Bershka on Oxford Street. They were around £15 if I remember correctly.
Photo Credit: Shalini
They’re the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe as they are really versatile. You can wear them with bodysuits, crop tops or vests and most colours will work.
Photo Credit: Shalini
I have a thing for bright colours so my favourite item to wear with these culottes is a yellow sleeveless crop top from H&M.
I love that they’re 100% cotton and in this heatwave we’ve been having are so comfy and cool. There’s a long slit on the sides right up to the knee and the tie waist belt detail.
I haven’t shopped at New Look in ages but I was looking for clothes for Shalini and came across this black and grey maxi. Stripes again! I don’t own many maxis but I always like to keep one or two in my summer collection.
It has a tie waist belt and a v-neck. It’s simple yet stylish. I wore mine to work with sandals. It was perfect for the heatwave, yet a good option for the office. It has a soft finish and with lining all over, which is always a big selling point for me. I send a lot of clothes back if I try them on and they’re see-through.
My sister gave me some denim culottes that she had bought for herself but didn’t fit right. They were a bit loose for me at the waist but nothing a safety pin couldn’t fix in the short term. I will have them taken in though (by my Dad, of course).
Shalini and I had been shopping in H&M for her holiday wardrobe and I couldn’t resist this cute green off-the-shoulder top. It looks tiny when you’re holding it up and I couldn’t believe I fit into a size 8. But it’s elasticated and stretched quite comfortably. It’s 100% cotton too.
I got it for £5 in the sale so it was a bargain I couldn’t turn away from. The outfit came together quite nicely. I wore it to a BBQ and again, it was perfect for the heatwave.
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What gorgeous outfits! You look stunning in them all. I love the little off the shoulder top, it is so pretty.
Thanks so much for sharing with #MMBC. x
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Thanks Jo. The heatwave really helped motivate me to make that little bit more effort x
Great blog…Love the clothes, the accesories and fab shoes nice summer wardrobe from boohoo and quiz.
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Thanks Jazz. Yes Boohoo and Quiz had some great items this summer x
You look beautiful <3
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Thanks Alex x
You look amazing. I’ve never quite had the courage to wear a jumpsuit, but you’re inspiring me to give it a go! I love the one from Quiz. #bloggersbest
Sorry you’ve not been feeling great, I love your summer outfits though, so pretty #bloggerclubuk
Some gorgeous outfits here – loving the striped jumpsuit especially! Hope you feel better soon and thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub x
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Thank you. Feeling a little better thank you xxx
I spent most of my summer in a jump suit – loved it! #coolmumclub
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It was my favourite item x
I still haven’t bought any jumpsuits but am getting bolder in my choice of prints. You look fabulous in all of them by the way! Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging
Your outfits are beautiful! I haven’t worn a jumpsuit since I was a kid. I I’m sure that jumpsuits are probably easier to get in and out of these days.
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Some of them are – some are still a mission! But there are so many wonderful designs now x
The clothes, the accessories, looking fab! Thank you! #dreamteam xo
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Thank you so much xxx
So many great looks here! You are a lover of jumpsuits like me! Wish I’d worn more wide legged trousers – they look great! Have a great weekend xx Maria
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Thank you. Jumpsuits are the best – top and bottom sorted in one outfit. There’s always next year and they’re still everywhere for Autumn/Winter x
You picked some gorgeous outfits, I particularly like the orange all in one suit and the blue striped trousers X #Blogstravaganza
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Thank you. Yes the jumpsuit is definitely one of my best buys of the summer x
Ooooh wow, you really do look very stylish. What lovely clothes you have, and you’re great at putting outfits together too. They are all very reasonable as well which is nice. Thanks for linking up with us at the #bigpinklink this week.
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Thanks Louise. It didn’t come easily at first but then I just go with comfort first and then style x
I’ve got some trousers very similar to that – and I love them! I’m looking forward to wearing them into Autumn with some boots instead. Thanks for sharing with #TriumphantTales, do come back Tuesday!
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Thank you. Yes I definitely will x
Some very lovely outfits. I must admit my wardrobe has been a little neglected since having the children – something that I need to change! #Blogstravaganza
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That’s what happened with me too and then suddenly I thought – it’s time for me now! x
What a fabulous selection of outfits, I especially like the mustard coloured jumpsuit. Thank you very much for linking up to #Blogstravaganza 🙂
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Thank you – that is one of my personal faves too x
I love the stripe jumpsuit! It is so pretty. #DreamTeam
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Thank you Heather x
Thanks for linking up with #stayclassymama
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Thank you x
Totally gorgeous. I love all the coords but particularly that black one. Love it. Thank you for sharing with #stayclassymama
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Thank you. Yes that one is perfect for an evening out x
Love the culottes and the pale blue outfit, thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
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Thank you Stephanie x