A long Hot Summer: Meadow-Ready Ethereal Looks

It's September which means that Summer is winding down, but not before we clock several more long hot summer days. On such hot days there is nothing better than ethereal, Florence Welch-inspired pieces, mixed with white and paired with barely there thin gold wrapped sandals and a shabby-chic late summer updo.

Emma Beam by Nyra Lang for Deutsch #44

Solange by Daniel Gurton for Vs. Magazine July 2011

Irina Nikolaeva by Slava Filippov for Elle Russia June 2011 

Ieva Laguna for Elle France by Takay 

Irina Nikolaeva by Slava Filippov for Elle Russia June 2011 

Christina Carey by Sam Hendel for Fashion Gone Rogue 

Irina Nikolaeva by Slava Filippov for Elle Russia June 2011 

Massimo Dutti March 2011 Lookbook  Katrin Thormann by Gemma Edo

Chloe Fall 2011 Campaign Sigrid Agren, Malgosia Bela, Arizona Muse & Zuzanna Bijoch by David Sims 

Emma Beam by Nyra Lang for Deutsch #44 

Nicole Richie for The Block SS 2011 by Hugh Lippe

Massimo Dutti March 2011 Lookbook  Katrin Thormann by Gemma Edo

Christina Carey by Sam Hendel for Fashion Gone Rogue 

 Ethereal styling is very simple but what makes this look intriguing is the element of individualism; these shots are striking because the women are wearing very basic pieces with a tremendous amount of confidence and personality.  So while your attempting this look- don't try to hard (it will show!), wear only what makes you feel confident and free spirited- this will shine through whatever you wear.

There are many ways to achieve this look; keep layering simple as to not look to put together. Nudes and neutrals are a wonderful place to start and finish- they make anything you pair them with appear more natural and organic. You can also work in white and lace pieces. Add simple accessories like a  long pendant necklace and pair with barely there thin gold strappy sandals. Hair is a very important part to this look- waves are wonderful but this is an excellent time to try a shabby chic updo like the 3rd photo with the flowers.

Of course, if you need more inspiration, you could always put on some Florence + the Machine and get completely carried away. ;) 

Have a lovely day everyone!