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Come Fly with Me

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Ahh the airport. Not only does it offer a runway for planes, it’s also long been the personal runway of the rich and famous. There’s something about airports (regular jet-setter or not), that makes you want to dress up and show off your take on ‘off-duty’ chic.

It’s quite difficult to straddle that line between luxe casual and stylish, whilst still retaining comfort. Naturally, (and this particularly applies when you’re flying home from tropical climes), you just want to slip into your flipflops. And for a night-time flight, a worn old hoodie and PJ’s never looked so inviting.

But it was ingrained in me from a young age to dress smartly to the airport. To this day I’m not even sure of the reason- all I know is my wonderful Mummy has never been so strict about my attire!

I can never be bothered to change on a flight like a certain Mrs Beckham- at most, I’ll bring an extra jumper. That means, I’ll never go dressed to the airport like she does- the heels are very much stowed in the suitcase!

 

Jane Birkin, Audrey Hepburn and Victoria Beckham do ‘Airport chic’

For me, comfort is Number 1. I’m not going to be wearing jeans (too restrictive). Equally, leggings are a no. So more than likely, I’ll travel in tights- (also good for the fact that my feet get extra cold). You’ll always catch me wearing a scarf too as I need that snuggly feeling!

Below is my ideal travel outfit, including accessories (don’t forget that all important Little Black Book!) Perhaps it’s a bit sombre but I’m very particular when it comes to airport dressing- playing it safe and stylish is my mantra :)

 

Travel chic

D-frame acetate sunglasses, Gucci / Asymmetric sweater, Maison Martin Margiela / Cable-knit snood, Dolce & Gabbana / Wafer notebook, Smythson / Back flap shorts, 3.1 Phillip Lim / Striped canvas tote, Pauric Sweeney / Bracelet, Hermes / BB patent leather  ballet flats, Repetto / Passport cover, Valextra 

Closer to Heaven

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Images edited with Pic Collage

 

With Royal Ascot in full swing, and the unveiling of Louis Vuitton’s very hat-centric F/W Campaign, it’s the perfect time to consider that Racing-Day staple: the hat.

I do love a beautiful hat- we all know that a good one will frame the face and add a little elegant drama to an outfit. In fact, it can transport your outfit to a whole other era or give it a completely different vibe.

 

 

Hats are about channelling your alter-ego in a way that’s as understated or bold as you like.

One of my favourite styles has to be the close-cut Cloche of the 1920s, although ironically, it’s the type of hat I’d be least likely to wear for fear I’d look costume-party ready :o

Now, I’m most likely to stick to a mannish shape such as the Trilby, or Panama, with a lovely wide-brimmed one reserved for the beach!

Best of all, they’re perfect for bad hair days of course, or when you feel like doing that whole ‘I-want-to-be-anonymous-to-the-world’ type thing ;)

Breton

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Beautiful in Breton from left to right: Miranda Kerr, Ashley Olsen, Olivia Palermo, Irina Lazareanu, Audrey Tautou, Audrey Hepburn

Top from clockwise: Breton Stripe Pocket top by Splendid, Lulu Striped cashmere-blend Maxi Dress by Madeleine Thompson,  Nagat Breton Stripe tunic by Malene Birger, Morval Breton top by Aubin & Wills