Summer Florals

One of my favorite things about summer is lounging around the flowers while dressed like one...

Alla Kostromicheava by Cedric Buchet H&M magazine summer 2011

Brynja Jónbjarnardóttir by Toby Knott

 

Julie Rode by Signe Vilstrup for Elle Denmark

 

Zoe Deschanel for Lucky Magazine April 2011 

 

Anna Rudenko by Bèla Adler & Salvador Fresneda for Si Style 

 

Mayara Marchi by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Glamour Russia 

 

Anthropologie Last Blooming Skirt

Anthropologie Autmn Bulbs Maxi

Mayara Marchi by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Glamour Russia

Caroline Winberg by Frédéric Pinet for Marie Claire UK May 2011

I always love to pay attention to styling options for florals and often get inspiration from unexpected pairings like a denim shirt with a floral skirt or a retro inspired pencil skirt with a floral print tank. 

What or who do you look at for styling inspiration?

The Tangerine Files

Summer is all about color but making brights more sophisticated than fun can sometimes be tricky. While coral is perfect for summer weddings and the beach where you want a bright head-turning look, a more subdued tangerine can be more sophisticated whether head to toe or as an accent piece, separate or accessory.

 Mademoiselle en Fleur - Italian Marie Claire April 2011

 Behati Prinsloo for Madewell Looks We Love May 2011

 Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011

 Ieva Laguna for Elle France by Takay 

 Massimo Dutti May 2011 Lookook Juji Ivanyuk

Luca Luca Spring 2011 RTW 

 Twinkle Resort 2011

Anais Pouliot by Max Farago for Vogue Japan May 2011

Opposed to coral that looks fantastic with white, tangerine is an excellent way to liven neutrals and earthy tones. The result is a easy, sophisticated combination with the perfect amount of color.

Have a lovely day everyone :)