The Lazy Girls Guide to Looking Like a Million When You Feel Like 20p
June 24, 2010Big Band in a Big Park
June 28, 20105 minutes of nice weather and I like to convince myself England has actually become Hawaii
If only my garden WAS in Hawaii, but it’s not, it’s in Norfolk. Mr Chicks vegetable growing has been a great success this year though, can you see those peas? That means lovely fresh peas with tonights dinner, if I can be bothered to shell them.
Feeling tropical in the heat over the last few days, combined with NEW SHOES has inspired me to drag out my biggest boldest florals.
I did some soft, up swept, victory rolls in my hair this morning (tutorial here!) , and I think they’ve come out really well, possibly the best ones I’ve managed yet! I also used a dark green eyeliner, which gives a slightly softer feel to my eye make up as harsh sunlight is not kind to heavy make up.
I can’t leave you this sunny afternoon without showing you a close up look (excuse the state of my legs!) at the shoes that were the inspiration behind my tropical mood. They’re Miss L Fire bamboo wedges with orchids on the ankle ties, if you’re a Facebook fan you might have seen me post the link when I bought them on eBay!
Mr Chick doesn’t like them, what do you think?
This weekend I am off to drink Pimms, eat strawberries and listen to Big Band music in one of Norwich’s gorgeous parks (there are still tickets left if you want to come too! Details on my Norwich Events Page)
If you have plans you should pop over to my Facebook Page and let me know what they are. At 6pm I’m going to randomly pick one person who left me a comment to win a yummy bath bomb and handmade “Miss Pinkwhistle” soap from the lovely Plume Lifestyle.
ā¤ Top - Dorothy Perkins ā¤ Skirt - CKM via eBay ā¤ Shoes - Miss L Fire via eBay ā¤ ā¤ Belt - Vintage ā¤ Parasol - Relish Boutique ā¤ Hair Flower - Flamingo Amy ā¤ ā¤ Necklace - Boho Boutique ā¤ Bracelets - River Island ā¤
18 Comments
I love the minty tones and that parasol is just adorable! You look gorgeous xox
The two closeups of your hair are amazing!!! Fantastic with the parasol. I was wishing I had a parasol for a recent outfit post of mine.
Love the orchid in your hair.
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I did those hair rolls in about 5 minutes this morning (so they’ll probably fall out later!)
I love Miss L Fire shoes, and they’re still quite un-known (or maybe Iām just out of the loop?!) Definitely deserving of more awareness!
I don’t think they’re as well known as some brands, they’re just as expensive new though!
You look super friend. Very impressive hair-do! Enjoy the pimms in the park:)
That skirt is gorgeous and I LOVE the shoes. Looking beautiful as ever.
I love the hair and I love the shoes! Very Tiki š
xx Charlotte
Tuppence Ha’penny
OMG I love the shoes, I do know of Miss L Fire in fact someone I know now works for them, lucky girl but those shoes are lovely!
Does she get free shoes? :o)
Love the Summery outfit, and I love how it’s gotten warmer. You look fabulous, and I’m really loveing the hair and shoes.
Your hair looks gorgeous and I love your skirt. I am going to vintage at Goodwood and am hoping I can try out a gorgeous hairstyle as I just don’t have the time, skill or patience to do it at home.
Don’t listen to Mr Chick your shoes are beautiful and very unusual!
your hair looks amazing, I have never managed to get mine to do that! the shoes are supper cute too.
I love the shoes! Mr. Chick is not correct here, I have to say. Your hair looks fabulous too – I could never get the hang of any of the retro looks.
It’s just practice with things like pin curls and victory rolls! Just keep playing with them and eventually they turn out right!
This is an outfit that truly lives up to your name, and the umbrella adds that extra something, so lovely.
Gemma the hair looks so good, best yet, love the outfit and know that this is typed morning after the Pimms fest(tweets), hope you have a great day
The bamboo wedges are amazingly cool! Enjoy your warm weather!!