saved by the bell

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September…

Most sartorially relevant – hashtag most expensive for me AND MR. LUXE – month in the calendar. So let me whet your whistle.

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Business bell-sleeves… up top.

Sun’s out, Sienna-X-game-strong, still finding endless combinations to wear these denims… down below.

let me worry about the really important fashion-y things like “is blue the new black”, “will these sleeves make it out of the Sunday roast alive”, “does my bum look big in these shorts”, “are shorts off sick” and my personal fave “have i gone basket-waving, raffia-tote-failingly, Jane Birkin mad”

Answers on a postcard.

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Suppose this silhouette is as likely to make an appearance on the first weekend of September as it is the last weekend of next January.

in my world.

This is because I committed to limiting my wardrobe down to a small army of ‘basic’ recruits willing to do year round service (thus letting me show you umpteen versatile ways these shorty-shorts can be worn through the winter etc etc ETC…. Already have this long cashmere coatigan on stand-by)

But first

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Bell-sleeve knit top by Storets

More gravy-mopping-outrageously-sized sleeves like this one coming soon I promise

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Flesh-toned suede mules by Tony Bianco

style hack: look for nude styles that closely match your skin tone if you’re looking to elongate the leg.

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Last but no means least; Heidi Klein raffia tote, vintage Levis and my long wefts of mermaid hair.

One of this loyal trio is leaving us soon.

Stay tuned.

L x

(ps. I got the chance to share more about the trends I’m backing this coming season over at The Newsette – If you sign up for their newsletter you’ll find my feature next week.

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wearing: top STORETS

shorts VINTAGE LEVIS

tote HEIDI KLEIN

mules TONY BIANCO

cat-eye sunglasses FENDI

ph. J P Andrews

All words, styling and creative direction my own.