holiday outfit inspiration | The Silk Sneaker

LA DOLCE VITA

Ciao bella!

I kicked off my August basking in the beautiful Italian sunshine. If you were keeping up with my Instagram, you would have seen that I travelled to Milan, Rome & Florence and while I was eating my weight in pasta, I was also documenting all my outfits to give you guys lots of holiday outfit ideas. If you have a final summer holiday coming up or just want to savour the lasts few days of heat, here are some great outfit ideas for the last few days of summer. Scroll down for some styling inspiration and a touch of dolce vita!

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Day 1

I love to add an element of colour or pattern into my outfit. On our first day in Milan I was able to do both with this off shoulder striped top. Do you remember it from my trip to Jamaica?

Sandro Off Shoulder Striped Top (similar here)

Topshop White Denim Shorts

Vintage Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

Day 2

This was my favourite outfit from the trip. This skirt has so much volume and it went perfectly with a simple silk cami. An easy holiday look to replicate!

SET Silk Cami (similar here)

Isabel Marant Etoile Skirt (similar here)

Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

Day 3

On our drive down the coast to Florence, I knew I had to wear something beachy and colourful. My Heidi Klein jumpsuit was the perfect fit; petite girls, the length is just right for us! I then changed for the evening into this beautiful dress I found in Milan from Italian brand Twinset. I love the dark florals, even for autumn or winter!

Heidi Klein Orange Jumpsuit

Chanel Sandals

Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

Gas Earrings

Twinset Floral Dress

Day 4

For our day in Florence I opted for this white dress from the new Maje collection. I love the bottom of the dress with the intricate lace details. Of course I added a pop of colour with a beautiful fan!

Maje White Dress

Chanel Sandals

Prada Belt Bag

Day 5

For our first evening in Rome I knew our first stop had to be the Trevi fountain! I pulled out this dress from my closet which is actually very old but a great example of a timeless silhouette.

Joseph Blue Pleated Dress

Day 6

Did you know that Victoria Secret makes ready to wear clothes? One of my very stylish friends told me about it and I ran over to get this beautiful green jumpsuit for my trip! I paired it with a pearl headband for that perfect elegant touch. Note how I’ve styled the same belt bag in a different way!

Victoria Secret Green Silk Jumpsuit

Prada Belt Bag

Day 7

On our last full day in Rome I channelled a modern Audrey Hepburn look with this beautiful floral Zimmermann dress. I paired it with a pair of cat eye sunglasses I found in Milan for that retro vibe and my Chanel backpack.

Floral Zimmermann Dress

Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

What was your favourite look?

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Tis The Season…

As our calendars start to fill with holiday parties, it’s time to get out our favourite dancing shoes and our prettiest dresses and skirts. I know that I sometimes struggle with party outfit ideas, especially when the occasions are so frequent! This year though, I found my favourite party outfit to date. The key to the perfect party outfit is always having that one piece that’s more interesting than the rest. In this case, though, I found three pieces that are statements in their own right but are a match made in fashion heaven when combined. I think it’s important to remember, especially for a good party outfit, that when combining many statement pieces, make sure you keep your colour palette as sober as possible. I opted in for a total classic, an all-black look.

Ba&sh is one of my favourite brands (I promise this is not sponsored, I’m just obsessed) and this year I snagged the most beautiful sweater ba&sh sweater. The low back with the crystal details makes it a perfect option for any holiday celebration. Since I was going for covered knitwear on top, I wanted to have some fun and go with something sheer on the bottom. I picked up this sheer panelled skirt while I was in India but I’ve found some similar options, like this one here and this super elegant one here (Both are super affordable too!) I love how balanced the look is, not showing too much or too little!

If there is any time for more is more, the holidays are it. Don’t shy away from accessories for your holiday party outfits! I pulled out my favourite Sophia Webster heels. I love the fun geometric pattern. They are so easy to wear because of the colours! I grabbed my favourite Dior bag and I was ready to go – holiday party ready! Would you wear this look? What are you wearing to your holiday parties?