'Under leaves so green a happy blossom'

... plucked from 'The Blossom' by visionary poet, William Blake. Fine weather to be outdoors. Still snug in the Joseph tweed crombie-style coat, last seen at Somerset House, in 'Heed the tweed', but this time mixed in with some animals, not to be found running around a London park! The python-print cotton skinnies are by Ralph Lauren, the snake-skin ankle-boots from Pura López, and the vintage stingray bag was a star-purchase from Brockley store, Paraphernalia. Gucci sunnies are worn in the hope of deflecting a little sunlight. 
P.S. The other animals featured (playful dog and a brace of pigeons) are alive and well - and living in south London somewhere...

Take two: in the same dress!

 

Yes... here again in that Gottex dress - this time against a rustic northern backdrop, which amplifies those blues.

Vintage beaded earrings, a woven bag and plastic-fantastic multicoloured bangles from a local market add to the fun. And the spiky Ash sandals bring a little punk to the door!

http://www.ashfootwear.co.uk/

Coolly Cloistered

Taking shelter... in a cool vintage summer dress in hot patterned colours by Gottex. Founded in 1957, the Tel Aviv company is best known for its designer swimswear but this drawstring halterneck would look equally good on the sand, as much as it does here against the stone. The black shaggy cardi is of a similar vintage and the pink plastic shopper is simply practical - on a showery day. My favourite Chanel sunglasses provide cover from the contrariness of the weather.

http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/