6.07.2011

summer uniform

summer uniform


equipment silk blouse, levis cut-offs, uniqlo belt, mondaine watch, isabel marant dicker boots, balenciaga city bag

silk + denim + beads + suede + balenciaga = easy summer style

what are the textures and fabrics that represent summer for you?

16 comments:

  1. a perfect summer uniform. i could get into this look...

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  2. I like materials that are loosely woven, almost rough to the touch, but still soft and light. Cotton and linen are my best friends!

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  3. style odyssey: it's all about the path of least resistance... :)

    lin: cotton & linen are my faves too - they're the more practical cousins to silk!

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  4. nice outfit. it looks so comfortable, yet still very chic.

    i'm with lin. loosely knit cotton and linen are among my favorites. i just got this a.p.c. madras blouse made out of the softest, lightest cotton. it's going to be in heavy rotation this summer.

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  5. lovely! this is kind of my summer uniform as well, but swap the levis cut-offs with a pair of tailored shorts!!

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  6. That's such a great outfit, denim cut-offs really suit you! The Equipment shirt is so nice, I have to put a white silk shirt on my wishlist. It's a bit too delicate for my lifestyle, though. I also prefer loosely knit linen and cotton for summer!

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  7. jennifer: thanks! the right woven cotton is a godsend when it's 85+ outside. i wish linen were more low-maintenance washing-wise!

    Fleurette: hehe - i must admit, shorts have their place when it's too hot out to want to wear proper pants!

    Garderoben: yes, i wish silk were more hardy and less high-maintenance. you can try cupro though - it's a very silk-like fabric that's more wash/wear friendly and isn't an icky synthetic.

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  8. Lightweight denim is summer-time must for me. I like capris and easy, flowing skirts. Floral and gingham prints are nice when I feel extra girly. Nothing beats an easy, relaxed t-shirt dress too, preferably with stripes. Can dress up or down and so pleasant when the temp rises to stifling.

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  9. You pretty much hit the nail on the head. Denim + silk. I live in my peach Equipment shirt, so it and my new one (same colour as yours) are going to be pretty much all I wear... but not til November at least. I'm currently wearing roughly a million layers :)

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  10. Nice outfit! Love the IM boots (and they look utterly walkable)!

    I still find myself intimidated by silk tops (although I've come to own a few), I reach out for cotton tees and Steven Alan shirts, combined with linen or cotton wide leg pants or long breezy skirts. I tried the Phillip Lim shorts the other day but didn't work for my figure so i suppose I'll be wearing non-tight pants and tank tops and sandals the whole summer.

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  11. Eva: i agree with you on capris and floral prints - i have a few dresses with various floral motifs and they never get old every season.

    La Fille mal Gardee: isn't Equipment great? i think i'm going to wear mine tucked in a lot more this sumemr!

    Nanashi: they are! i agree that silk tops aren't for all occasions. i like that you can just throw one on for evening, though. the other great thing, of course, is the drape - so luxurious! :) did you end up getting the striped tank dress from SA? i saw that it went on sale recently...

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  12. Great Equipment blouse! It's one of those versatile item you can wear all year round. I was a bit dubious of the hype around the brand but it seems to be worth all the praises.

    I'm not into shorts in Paris in the Summer BUT I spotted some Etoile baggy and longer ones that could very well end in my closet come the sales!
    I usually prefer loose fitting dresses, skirts with linen tees and flats.
    Oh and it's the only time, I really let my inner boho-hippie child come out in full force: colorful pieces, a bit of print and long flowy clothes.

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  13. Aissa: i know what you mean! the hype is warranted. i love my equipment shirt and it's got so many uses year-round. i love how you styled your boho-ish dresses on your blog! i may wear my dresses more now that i have the IM booties - for some reason, i can never get into a purely feminine thing. the boots add just the right amount of tomboy :)

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  14. You look lovely. I am considering the Equipment blouse too. It's so hard to find good white silk blouses.

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  15. those boots and the shirt aaah so perfect !!
    I love all your outfit

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