Introducing Zoella X Etsy: A Sneak Peek At The Collection
We’re incredibly excited to announce the Zoella X Etsy collaboration - a new limited edition lifestyle & homewares collection in partnership with our favourite independent sellers on Etsy.
This post is part of a paid collaboration with Etsy UK
We’re incredibly excited to announce the Zoella X Etsy collaboration – a new limited edition lifestyle & homewares collection in partnership with our favourite independent sellers on Etsy.
The 20-piece collection, launching on 10 August, features a mix of bespoke wall art, ceramics, cushions, tote bags, sustainable stationery, greeting cards tea towels, and hand-poured soy candles, so you can have fun styling every nook and crook of your space with colour, pattern and personality.
Inspired by contemporary trends and Zoe’s signature interior style
Inspired by contemporary trends and Zoe’s signature interior style, the blush pink, burnt orange, mustard and blue colour palette will make a statement in your home whatever the season.
We partnered with talented makers and dreamers
We partnered with talented makers and dreamers who are committed to creating unique handmade items, made to last and bring you joy in your homes every day.
To amplify the importance of shopping small and to champion the work of these wonderful independent creators is exactly what inspired this collaboration to happen.
After handpicking the Etsy sellers whose aesthetic and ethos complemented the Zoella brand, we got to work on moodboarding a versatile collection of homewares designed to make your home a happy place.
Together, the Zoella X Etsy range forms a unique collection of lifestyle and interiors decor, with creativity and craftsmanship at its core. We can’t wait to see how you style the pieces in your homes.
Launching Monday 10th August at 9:00am BST
This post is part of a paid collaboration with Etsy UK
Much like remembering to water that one thirsty plant you always forget about, SPF is a part of your daily routine.
Much like remembering to water that one thirsty plant you always forget about, SPF is a part of your routine you’ll forever regret not doing before it’s potentially too late. Whilst SPF should be something you’re using on the regular (and by that, we mean daily people!), the quest to find the perfect skin-protecting companion naturally crops up during the warmer months of the year.
No matter your skin type, there are generally similar concerns when selecting your heatwave or golden hour essential, namely: will it be heavy on the skin? Will it break me out? Will my make-up look patchy on top? And whilst childhood nightmares of being smothered head to toe in any old thick and sticky sun cream have our pores screaming at the memory, there is thankfully a plethora of lightweight, matte, hydrating and invisible sunscreens now on the market to take the stress out of sun care! Go forth and conquer endless sunny soaked activities safe in the knowledge that your skin is thanking you for it.
Oily
If you’re used to powdering mid morning and go through setting spray like there’s no tomorrow, the thought of adding a heavy product to your base can be enough to scare you away from sun screen for good. But it doesn’t have to be this way! There are numerous budget to boujie brands out there now catering for us shiny guys and gals which are perfect to wear alone or under make-up. Look out for ingredients like Seaweed, Zinc, Caffeine, Rice Starch and anything that boasts sebum controlling benefits.
Dry
When you’re dealing with dry or flaky skin, the last thing you want is something coming in the way of you and your bestie (moisturiser), but thankfully an SPF can actually help in quenching your thirsty complexion. Striking the balance between non greasy and hydrating is a fine line, but brands like Elizabeth Arden and CeraVe have it nailed, curating the perfect ingredients to nourish skin whilst protecting it too. Vitamin C, Aloe and Hyaluronic Acid are key components to look out for here.
A formula free of fragrance is also something to consider when seeking to minimise irritation, as alcohol and essential oils can, in fact, make skin drier and redder. Mature complexions can also reap from the benefits of a hydrating sunscreen, making it a failsafe pick for anyone looking to slow the signs of ageing (although we personally adore the stories wrinkles and smile lines tell).
Normal
Those with a ‘normal’ complexion have the pick of the bunch in skincare, but there are still some helpful hints and tips for finding the perfect formula for you. Lightweight and non greasy are still buzz words worth looking out for, as any addition to your routine that claims to not disrupt the rest of your skincare is one to watch.
Without the need to target any specific skin complaints, a normal complexion means you have the pick of the bunch in finding a sunscreen soulmate that fits the bill! That said, UVA/UVB protection is a must, helping to ensure your skin is protected from discolouration, as well as daily aggressors like pollution.
Acne Prone
Adding a new SPF to your routine might feel like it’s not worth the aggro that troublesome skin might give you, but the right formula will only amplify the benefits of your existing skincare routine, not hinder them!
Problem skin-saving brands like Mario Badescu and La Roche-Posay have changed the game in bringing the best of skincare and sun protection together, meaning you don’t need to compromise on one or the other to nail your everyday base. Blemish-busting ingredients such as Niacinamide, Aloe, Rose Water and Vitamins C and E are ones to watch, and anything that claims to be fast-absorbing and texture redefining is great too!
Dark Skin Tones
No matter your ethnicity, SPF is essential for every one of us! With that in mind, selecting a product designed to work best on Black skin tones might just be the key to finding the product for you- especially those which claim to sit invisibly on the skin without the infamous white cast that heavier products can leave behind.
Black Girl Sunscreen by BLK + GRN is the holy grail of POC SPF, enriched with cocoa butter and carrot seed oil to keep skin moisturised and protected with no sticky residue left behind. Sun protection oils are also worth a try, allowing your natural skin colour to shine through and radiate golden hour energy all day long. You glow girl!
For The Body
And finally, protecting the sensitive areas that rarely see the light of day (we’re talking about you shoulders, ankles and stomach) is ultra important too when getting your dose of Vit D in the summer sun. Mists are a great and easy option for all over coverage, removing the fuss from application and also feeling super refreshing amongst the stickiness that comes with 25 degrees and over.
Whether you’re planning on a dip in the pool or simply know you’ll be sweating like a (very cute looking) pig, water-resistant is always a plus! If you’re after that instant hit of holiday fragrance, it’s always safer to pop this on your body and leave the non-perfumed additions for your face- you’ll be smelling like a tropical dream in no time!
Author of the Zoella Book Club July pick My Dark Vanessa. We caught up with Kate to find out more...
First of all, how are you and how have you been coping in 2020?
I’m doing ok—I have secure housing, financial stability, and a job that allows me to work from home, so I am very fortunate. It’s been a strange experience releasing the novel into a pandemic, but everyone putting out a book right now is in the same position so it’s easy to keep perspective.
We loved reading My Dark Vanessa for our July book club, what was the process like for writing your debut novel?
I worked on My Dark Vanessa for a long time, about eighteen years total. A lot of the writing process took place in academic creative writing programs—I have three degrees in creative writing—so parts of the novel were being workshopped and critiqued on a regular basis. The final version of MDV was actually my PhD dissertation.
What inspired you to write My Dark Vanessa?
I started writing what about become MDV when I was a teenager, and it really started with Vanessa. As a character, she came to me fully formed which is something that’s hard to explain because it feels a little supernatural, like she already existed and I just happened to be tasked with writing her. Over the years, my obsessions ended up making their way into the novel, namely questions of consent and coercion, early aughts pop culture, postfeminism, and Lolita. Throughout the writing process, if I found myself really preoccupied with a topic, I’d try to figure out a way to work it into the book.
What was it like to become a Sunday Times Best Seller?
Surreal! So much of the publication process has been surreal, but to know that the book is out in the world and being read is incredibly gratifying.
We love the MDV memes, do you enjoy seeing people’s comedy takes on the book?
Yes, absolutely love the memes. The subject matter of MDV is of course very heavy, but I think there’s still space for humor in responses to the novel. And in general I try not to take myself too seriously.
What are you currently working on?
Right now I’m working on what I’m referring to as “Book 2.” No title yet, and it’s still brand new so it all feels very delicate, but I’m buzzing with excitement over it and it’s all I want to talk about, but I’m paranoid that talking about it too soon might ruin it. It’s such a comforting thing, though—to be back in the writing process and to have a project that, for now, is completely mine.
What are you reading at the moment?
I just read Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel for the first time and it was interesting to compare the realities of COVID-19 to the fictional pandemic in that novel. I also read Notice by Heather Lewis, which was devastating, mind-blowing, gut-wrenching. That novel changed the way I think. Next up, I’m looking forward to reading Luster by Raven Leilani and I have the feeling I’m going to love it.
We love that you are a Zoe and Zoella fan! Who are some of your other favourite follows online?
Yes, I am a HUGE Zoe fan. (Please tell Zoe I love her.) Her vlogs were my go-to thing to watch when I was deep in the writing process and just needed to turn my brain off for a while and feel cozy and happy.
Overall, I tend to be pretty eclectic with who I follow, but YouTube is probably where I spend the most time taking in others’ content. The past few years I’ve really enjoyed watching booktubers and my husband and I like to watch travel vloggers together.
I also love comedians like Conner O’Malley who use social media to create performance art. My favourite thing is finding someone on YouTube and not being able to tell if it’s a persona or if it’s “real.” I’m just fascinated by the innovative ways people use social media. I’ve always said that if I were ever to get another PhD, I’d want to study the internet, specifically vlogging.
What do you do to switch off and relax?
Watching vlogs! But also: take my dog on long walks, listen to ambient music, and put screens away.
What do you always carry with you?
These days, a face mask and my favorite lavender hand sanitizer spray are the most important essentials. I also try to always have my notebook with me because if a writing idea comes to me, I need to get it down on paper right away or else risk it being lost forever. Other things that stay in my bag: a big pashmina that I use as a blanket for hanging out in the park, a rollerball perfume, a roll of dog poo bags (very glamorous).
What does your perfect weekend look like?
Either a couple of days of morning coffees at a nearby bakery followed by quiet time writing at home, or a short trip with my husband.
If you could only eat one meal again what would it be?
Not a meal, but sour gummies. Though, if you eat enough sour gummies, do they become a meal?
If you could give one positive message to our followers what would it be?
This has been a year of struggle and hardship, but it’s also been full of activism and awareness and long-silenced voices finally being heard. I hope everyone can stay engaged and committed to bettering themselves and their communities as we continue to take care of each other.
July Book Club 2020: My Dark Vanessa By Kate Elizabeth Russell
Without a doubt the most harrowing book club to date, My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell is a novel that we were equally frightened to open and compelled to finish.
Without a doubt the most harrowing book club to date, My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell is a novel that we were equally frightened to open and compelled to finish.
Billed as the most controversial book of the year, it examines the devastating effects of a sexual relationship between a fifteen-year-old girl and her teacher.
To the reader, the teacher is a textbook predator but to the young vulnerable protagonist, Vanessa, “to be groomed is to be loved and handled like a precious, delicate thing.”
You begin to see what made this month’s novel such a dark and disturbing read. Find out all our thoughts and feelings in the gallery below!
All he did was fall in love with me and the world turned him into a monster.
An era-defining novel about the relationship between a fifteen-year-old girl and her teacher.
Vanessa Wye was fifteen-years-old when she first had sex with her English teacher.
She is now thirty-two and in the storm of allegations against powerful men in 2017, the teacher, Jacob Strane, has just been accused of sexual abuse by another former student.
Vanessa is horrified by this news, because she is quite certain that the relationship she had with Strane wasn’t abuse. It was love. She’s sure of that.
Forced to rethink her past, to revisit everything that happened, Vanessa has to redefine the great love story of her life – her great sexual awakening – as rape. Now she must deal with the possibility that she might be a victim, and just one of many.
Nuanced, uncomfortable, bold and powerful, My Dark Vanessa goes straight to the heart of some of the most complex issues our age.
Trigger Warning: Rape, consent, abuse, coercion.
Charlotte
It feels odd to talk so highly of a book that shouldn’t be ‘enjoyable’ to read, but for some reason, I felt a real connection to Vanessa and invested in her journey as if she were a friend.
Oftentimes I find when a book flit between the past and the present it doesn’t always add much to the storyline, but in this case, I think the ability to see toxic habits and behaviours come up, again and again, was so valuable in demonstrating the often lifelong impacts of trauma. It really hammered home how even the most fleeting moments in adolescence can go on to impact the course of your life. The tale is a gritty and hard-hitting one, but despite its intenseness, the final chapters left me feeling hopeful and reassured that there is always potential for progress and growth, no matter the circumstances.
Despite having never experienced anything similar to what Vanessa went through, I couldn’t help but feel that Russel’s words summed up so perfectly the confusion, guilt and emotional exhaustion that comes with an abusive power dynamic and the heaviness this places on you day in and day out. This book made me think and has truly left a lasting impact on me. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Would recommend – yes
Rating 5/5
Lareese
Like the itch you can’t stop scratching, My Dark Vanessa was a story I could not leave alone, even if I wanted to. I wanted to both escape the story and see how it all ends. Kate Elizabeth Russell doesn’t tiptoe around the pitch-black subject matter and this all-consuming novel more than lives up to the darkness its title alludes to. It explores themes of sexual abuse, paedophilia and trauma with such skill and intelligence, that continuing to read it seems like the only way you can stand with the protagonist, Vanessa.
Possibly not the feel-good read we’re all jonesing for during these turbulent times but its literary pull is so powerful that putting it down seems like an injustice in itself. It’s uncomfortable because it has to be. It will destroy you.
Would you recommend: Definitely!
Rating 5/5
Holly
I’m trying not to read the blurbs before I start a book because I sometimes feel like it gives too much away, but I regret that this time. It was brilliantly written but took me a long time to read. Kate paints such a vivid picture and my heart ached for Vanessa all through the book. So much that I found myself avoiding reading it. It was so interesting and will give a voice to so many people but I honestly don’t think there’s one part of the book where you don’t feel helplessly desperate. I did love the ending, it offered us some closure but I just wanted a happy ending, which I know is a somewhat unrealistic outcome. Great read!
Danielle
WOW. What an incredibly intense and interesting book. It was so
seeing such a different side of abuse and trauma, and one that is quite possibly the most common. The MeToo movement was such an incredible catalyst for change but MDV shines a light in places I hadn’t thought about before which makes it such a compelling story. I loved that the book jumped between two time frames, it was so well placed and I was always excited to catch up with both Vanessa’s stories. I admittedly was swept up in the romance of Vanessa and Strane until it got sexual and from that point on I was so aware of how he groomed her and manipulated her and took advantage of her. Strane is just as complex as Vanessa, knowing what he is, knowing that it’s wrong, trying to limit the damage but his character evolves in such a way that I too ended up feeling betrayed by him. Usually, I pick up feel-good books but I’m so glad that I listened to MDV as it really made me think and stayed with me after which is a true testament to a great story.
Would you recommend? Definitely but with a trigger warning
Rating: 5/5
Maddie
I found this book incredibly uncomfortable and at times disturbing to read but that didn’t stop it being one of the biggest page-turners I’ve read this year. The story follows the books narrator Vanessa at various points in her life. As a quiet, friendless 15-year-old budding poet entering into a relationship with her 42-year-old teacher up until present day where she is in her early thirties and finally opening up about the trauma of her past. Despite Vanessa’s insistence that there was love and kindness between them, to me this story is so clearly one of child abuse and the damage such abuse can cause to its victims long after they stop being children. I found it truly heartbreaking how manipulated and brainwashed Vanessa was and how that experience scarred her well into adulthood. It’s a very powerful and difficult read.
Would recommend? Yes
Rating: 4/5
Darcey
My Dark Vanessa is one of those books that grips you from the beginning, I was invested in not only Vanessa’s story but finding out what happens to Strane too.
This book is an uncomfortable, but informative read. I have never read a book which delves into the honest and difficult dynamics between an abuser and their victim, where the victim does not see the abuse but see’s it as their first experience with love in an adult relationship.
Throughout reading I longed for seeing Vanessa getting some type of justice, I think this is why it was so hard to put down. Every page I turned I thought “maybe now she will see the truth, maybe now Strane will get what he deserves”. Although the book doesn’t necessarily end with justice, Vanessa finds peace with what happened to her and that in itself is incredible.
All set to transition your skincare to serve you this Summer? Tweaking your routine to see you through the warmer months ahead can help score you one happy, glowing complexion.
All set to transition your skincare to serve you this Summer? Tweaking your routine to see you through the warmer months ahead can help score you one happy, glowing complexion.
From beating breakouts (suncreen’ll do it) to switching to lightweight moisturisers, we’re documenting the cleansers, moisturisers, serums, gadgets and of course the SPFs we’re loving this season. Check out the team’s Summer skincare routines and the beauty offerings we wouldn’t be without on a sunny day!
Lareese
I love me some skincare, whatever the season! I discovered Typology’s natural and affordable line of sustainable skincare this Summer, and I haven’t looked back! It’s such a great range of targeted skincare and I’ll be ordering it forevermore. I’m a BIG fan.
I start my morning routine by cleansing my face with the hydrating facial soap, then I go in with the Orange Blossom Hydrolate to brighten and regenerate the skin – it’s so refreshing. I then press a couple of drops of the Vitamin C Radiance Serum into my skin to get it looking glowy, followed by a few drops of the Hyaluronic Acid Serum to lock in moisture. Finally, I pop a bit of the Caudalie Vinoperfect Moisturiser on, it’s enriched with hyaluronic acid and olive squalene and it’s cruelty-free so it’s another product that’s cemented itself as part of my Summer skincare routine. My final step is, of course, slapping on the all-important SPF (always 50), I’ve just run out but my favourite product is the Caudalie Anti-Wrinkle Face SPF 50. It’s creamy, non-sticky and doesn’t leave that white cast on the skin. In the evening, I usually remove my makeup with the iconic Garnier Micellar Water then cleanse with the facial soap again. Instead of the Vitamin C Serum, I use 0.3% Retinol Serum instead and tap the Espa Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser onto my face and neck.
Charlotte
No matter the time of year, I love a full coverage base, meaning my skincare routine needs to be thorough and effective no matter the month! I use a lighter cleanser in the morning like the Botanics Softening Cleanser or the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser which are both super gentle and prep my face well for the rest of the day. During the warm3
Once my skin is feeling cleansed and clean, I pop on my SPF for the day! I’m pretty vigilant when it comes to applying SPF, especially during the warmer months and have tried a fair few to find a favourite. I’m currently using The Body Shop Skin Defence Lotion which is SPF50+ and it makes a really good base under makeup or alone.
When it comes to my summer skincare routine I like to try and keep it as simple as I can. I am prone to heat rash on my face in warm weather, so I try not to use anything that could irritate my skin further. At the moment I am cleansing in the morning with The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser (my holy grail) and in the evening double cleansing using The Ordinary and the Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm. I like these cleansers because they have no fragrance which can be really irritating on the skin. I recently got a Foreo too and I love it, It makes your skin feel so fresh and clean! I double cleanse especially in summer due to using more SPF which is the WORST for clogging pores, worse than makeup!
In the morning I’ll then always apply my vitamin C serum from The Ordinary called Ascorbyl Glucoside. I also use aCaffeine Solution with EGCG from The Ordinary which is amazing for getting rid of dark circles and puffiness. I use this morning and evening then use the small part of my jade roller to massage it gently into the skin. In the evenings I will apply The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, which is great for controlling breakouts and reducing redness. I’ve now dropped using Glycolic Acid down to once a week as it’s quite harsh and especially in summer you have to be really careful with the acids you use on your skin as it makes you more susceptible to UV damage.
I moisturise in the morning with Clinique Moisture Surge which is really nice and lightweight, oil-free too which is good for me who has super oily skin! In the evenings I use The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA, this is quite a thick moisturising cream so I wouldn’t use it in the morning as it is too heavy for me daytime. After moisturising AM and PM I then jade roll my whole face and neck for about 2 minutes, it really reduces puffiness and helps shift any build-up under the skin. Then for my SPF I am still sticking with the Clinique City Block in SPF 40, an all-time fave!
Maddie
I am LOVING my skincare regime at the moment, sometimes you just go through phases of feeling like nothing’s working as it should and your skin is just not having it but my current combo is definitely kicking all my boxes right now and I find myself really looking forward to doing my routine every day.
My current cleanser is the Body Shop Camomile sumptuous cleansing butter, it removes everything and is really soft and gentle, perfect for my sensitive skin. If I’m not wearing SPF or Makeup (ie spent all day indoors) then I’ll just do one cleanse followed by a spritz of hydration spray, I’m currently loving the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra 8 Daily Soothing Moisturizing Concentrate. After I’ll immediately apply my eye cream. I’ve gone through so many tubs of Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème even though I use the tiniest amount of as it’s incredibly rich, I also use it around my lips if they need it. Next is my serums, in the day I’ll use a vitamin C, currently I’m using Ole Henriksen Truth Serum but I also love the one by Lumene. This really brightens the skin and leaves you really glowy. At night I go for the BareMinerals Skin Longevity Vital Power Serum, the Niacinamide really helps to even my skin tone and reduce fine lines. Finally, for moisturiser I’m using IT Cosmetics Confidence in a cream, it’s got the nicest texture and is super hydrating which is perfect for the summer. Finally, I always finish with an SPF, my current go-to is the La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Invisible Tinted Fluid SPF 50. I’ve got very pale, freckly skin so I am religious when it comes to protecting my face.
For my eye cream, I’ve been using the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright, I heard great things about it, purchased it and love it, my makeup goes on top really nicely, my eyes feel much more illuminated but I’m not gonna lie it’s definitely the one skincare product I forget the most and I think when I’m 70 I’ll really regret that!
My Moisturiser is the Embriolisse Creme Concentrate, I have combination skin and find this product the perfect balance between moisturising without being too oily, I love how my makeup sits on top of it and my skin loves it. I’ve been through bottles of it, it’s my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for a moisturiser.
I have been loving using a mist! In particular, on warmer days, this Herbivore coconut water is super hydrating but also really lovely and refreshing. For SPF I’m using my La Roche Posay 50+ as we’re having a particularly hot week and it’s super important to have SPF on underneath your makeup or if you’re having a no-makeup day in order to protect your face. I like this one as I have quite sensitive eyes and usually, SPFs can leave me a little bit watery which ruins my makeup but this one I find is great for sensitive eyes and I don’t have any trouble with it, my makeup stays all day, and it doesn’t feel too heavy.
For my current favourite mask, I’d have to go with the 111 Skin Bio Cellulose treatment, it’s a little bit more on the pricey side and indulgent but a real treat for your face and I feel like summertime is the time where you should add more moisture into your skin. It’s also a time where you need to protect your skin after being outside in the sun a lot more, so definitely the time to treat yourself and pamper with an indulgent 111 Skin mask.
Danielle
I feel like my skincare routine has really been stepped up a notch this year and I’ve really enjoyed learning about what step gives what results, why it needs to be in a certain order and what ingredients work best for me and my skin goals (lol).
I’d say a few of my purchases were definitely influenced by Jamie Genevieve as her skin is INCREDIBLE, and my need for being dewy all day erryday is inspired by the one and only Katie Jane Hughes. I start off in the morning with my HG cleanser Milky Jelly from Glossier then use The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc serum (to reduce redness) and one of my vitamin C serums (for brightness).
Whether you opt for jeans and a nice top, chuck on a failsafe midi or go somewhere in between with a t-shirt dress and trainers, it's time to get your wear out of your fave pieces and seize what's left of summer '20.
This summer might have been a little (understatement) different to the norm, but our love for a jug of Pimms, a warm evening catch up with the girls and an excuse to capture a ‘cheers’ boomerang for Insta is still going strong! The novelty of getting dressed again certainly hasn’t worn off yet, and this week’s edit is a showcase of the best smart/casj items for nailing effortless summer styling.
Whether you opt for jeans and a nice top, chuck on a failsafe midi or go somewhere in between with a t shirt dress and trainers, it’s time to get your wear out of your fave pieces and seize what’s left of summer ’20.
With our face masks in tow, we’ll get the first round in.
Maddie
Everyone loves a beer garden, even if you’re not a big drinker, beer garden = summer and who doesn’t love it when the longer warmer evenings really kick in? When I think beer garden I often think of summer after-work drinks so I’ll usually be in some kind of casual work attire. I love these Mom jeans paired with shoulder pad T-shirts that are all the rage. I feel like it brings more structure to the ordinary T which makes it feel a bit more formal. I would swap out my converse and throw on some great heeled sandals that I always keep by my desk. Right, outfit sorted all I need now is a refreshing gin and tonic!
I’ve not been in a beer garden yet post “super strict lockdown” and although not a huge drinker, the thought of being out in a beer garden on a sunny afternoon with an icy lime soda fills me with pure joy! I recently bought this dress from NFD and I’m so excited to try it on. It’s such a pretty print and the colour combo makes me so happy. I’d pair this with a casual leather jacket and some white converse or biker boots (depending on how warm it is!) Maybe even through in a hat if I’m feeling confident!
Now, THIS is an outfit suggestion I can get behind as my weekends from May to September largely centre around the beer garden (this year not included of course). I’ve gone for this t-shirt vest dress item which is a shape I haven’t worn for ages but loved when I was younger, I’m glad to see they’re making a come back. I’ve added a western belt to cinch it in and some lush beige converse. This outfit is also great if the beer garden gets out of hand and you end up in a bar or club. Any jacket will do with this leak, I’ve gone for a black biker leather jacket and of course top the whole thing off with a mask, even if you don’t think you need one where you’re going it’s best to have one with you in case you need to pop into a shop or get a taxi.
Summer dressing is my FAVE and I feel like a British beer garden is just the epitome of that! I’ve gone for a slightly more dressy look because all those evenings in my jammies have got me itching for an excuse to go all out- but I also never need a justification for animal print which I can confirm is 100% a neutral. I’ve paired it with my favourite ASOS jeans, which I definitely now need to size up in post isolation.
I’ve been obsessed with Daily Sleeper since they exploded all over Instagram and since Karina (@styleidealist) did her takeover, I’ve only fallen even harder for the brand. I just want every blooming smock dress they have. They’re all so beautiful! This one’s perfect for chilling in a beer garden by day, but in the event that everyone gets a tad carried away and stays put until closing, then it’ll certainly be dressy enough to see me through until last orders. Pass me the bottomless Pimms!
Everyone loves a beer garden and although I haven’t felt ready to go back to one yet, I still like a cute outfit to go and meet some friends in a park and have a few bevs. Beer gardens are deffo a summery, casual affair so I normally go in something like a midi skirt, crop top and some trainers! Keeping it comfy but cute.
