It's Getting Hot in Here...

Hey lovelies,

For the first time ever (or, you know, in a really long time)I feel like I'm actually looking forward to Summer. I know right? How crazy. There must be something in the air that is making me long for shorts & sandals weather. I suppose it probably doesn't help that work is already stocking Summer clothing, and fashion magazines are starting to run their Spring/Summer fashion shoots. Mostly, I'm looking forward to pushing out of my comfort zone when it comes to my own Summer style. I'm looking forward to so many things...

Mix and Maxi by Miss Peregrin featuring French Connection dresses

Wearing the same maxi dress with different belts/accessories and becoming a different character with each change. Sparkly eyeshadow, stacks of cheap shiny bracelets and gladiator sandals. Large satchel-like bags to carry my large stack of Summer reading, starting with Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist. Loooong dresses and flowing skirts.

In The Navy by Miss Peregrin featuring Monsoon swimwear

Everything nautical. Navy & blue, navy & black, navy & navy. Sailor hats, stripes, and military inspired clothing. 50's style bikinis for lounging in the heat and looking incredibly adorable. High waisted shorts and flat, tough-looking boots for pounding the pavement.

Pops of Colour by Miss Peregrin featuring Lotta Stensson tops

Black everything mixed with neon. Longer length singlets for comfortable Summer adventuring. Crazy hats in every style and colour, paired with dramatic cats eye makeup. Pair upon pair of strappy sandals to match glittery nail polish. More huge bags to carry all your Summer essentials (swimsuit, towel, books, magazines, lip balm, sunscreen etc.), and ensure I get my bag checked everywhere I go. Harem pants everywhere - beachwear, streetwear, sleepwear when the day wears me out.

OTT by Miss Peregrin featuring Siwy shorts

Every colour, everywhere. Wearing home tie-dyed clothing everywhere and pretending you didn't stain your bathtub. Plastic sequinned fedoras for $2 from the nearest discount store. Make up in amazing colours to astound the eye. Layers of chains, pendants and sea creature detail. Cutting off an old pair of jeans to make shorts. Dousing things in bleach to make interesting patterns. Bikinis in every style and colour, and damn those people who say I can't wear one.

Crazy Colours by Miss Peregrin featuring Billabong accessories

Owning my first pair of Doc Martens, and pairing them with cutesy thigh-high socks. Shorts, shorts and more shorts. Bright colours that I wouldn't normally be drawn to. Shredding old t-shirts, and wearing all your favourite t-shirts again (then cutting them up and making them into new favourites). Caps that might not look pretty, but will keep my hair out of my eyes as I run along the beach.

And, what about you guys? Whether you're going into Summer or Winter, are you looking forward to the change in seasons? Are there any new facets to your style that you want to play with in the upcoming season? Do you have a favourite season (mine is still Winter by the way)?

Until next time, xo.