Spread Your Fall & Winter Wings

Yesterday was cool enough that I needed to wear a jacket in the evening-- a super light jacket, but a jacket nonetheless! It made me incredibly excited for fall, which is my favorite season, and for the end of summer, which is decidedly my least favorite.

All this thinking about cooler weather made think about just plain cold weather, which I also love, so I thought today's style inspiration a la Freddie would come from the "Spread Your Wings" and "We Will Rock You" videos. Apologies for the dreadful quality; I had to do screencaps from my iTunes.

Aren't Freddie's star-shaped sunnies both cheeky and chic?

Sierra Twill Military Bomber, $60
Xhilaration® Juniors Faux Leather Sherpa Lined Bomber Jacket : Target, $30
Rory Nylon Bomber, $30
raine bootcut trousers, 35 GBP
ROBERTO CAVALLI SS10/NPJ254 00053 COTTON/POLIESTERE JEANS, 135 GBP
White Spot Heeled Laced High Top by Ash, 44 GBP
Girder Agit Logo Boots, $75
Dr. Martens 1B99, 14 Eyelet, Womens Napa Leather Boots, White: Shoes, $50
Vintage White Hand Knitted Oversized Scarf - Bows & Bandits - Austrian..., 29 EUR
Mixed Gray Stripe Scarf, $12
Gap Star sunglasses, $4.99
Bootsy Collins Mirrored Star Sunglasses

We Want to Be Dandy

Hello lovelies, I've got something special planned for today. You wanna know what it is? Ready:

Just kidding.

;) Here's from where we're really going to take our sartorial wisdom:

Okay, so yes, I did kind of go in the opposite direction there. BUT LISTEN. I don't know if you've noticed (I certainly had not!) but SUMMER is upon us. And what is a quintessential chic and versatile item which all well-dressed people ought to have for this plague of high temperatures and humidity?

The crisp white button-up, of course. LOOK how dapper Freddie looks in his! He's got a few variations going on, one of which is an embellished/studded version and I am digging it. Then he's got the traditional one from some photos taken in Sao Paulo. Here are some options:

Women's Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood press stud shirt blouse 123 GBP - julesb.co.uk
Fashion Blouse 20 GBP - oasis-stores.com
AE Women's Camp Shirt (White) $35 - ae.com
I heart Ronson Clothes White Button Up Shirt With Two Front Pockets -... stylecaster.com
Gold studded bangle set 15 GBP - dorothyperkins.com
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick Dusty Rose Ulta.com - Cosmetics,... $5.99 - ulta.com
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick Pink Champagne Ulta.com -... $5.19 - ulta.com
red sweatband 1freeaday.com

White looks good on everyone, so you're free to play with a sexy lip color. Freddie didn't need to, apparently, but that doesn't mean I don't. ;) Then have fun with accessories--the classic white summer buttonup can go from the beach to a formal party to a bonfire to a boardroom and guess what! I am out of 'B' words.

Also, I swear I'm working on a way to adapt the red outfit I first showed you at the top of this post. I WANT TO LOOK THAT AWESOME. Stay tuned.

We Will Block You

Color-block, that is. :)

It's such a bold, cool, sleek look that both immediately evokes this sort of 70s glam when worn with sparkly accessories and killer shoes, and a relaxed modern minimalism. Here are a few ways to work it:

Items in this set:
Pam Hogg Two tone dress, 795 GBP
Color-Block Short-Sleeve Tee, $42
Color-Block Crewneck Tee, $34
Set: Color-Block T-Shirt Dress+ Leggings, $52
SIZZLE, 59 GBP

Now go off and conquer something. :P

FRIDAY

Since it's Friday, darlings, and it's bloody HOT where I live, let's have a little fun, shall we?

Here is our inspiration for today:

Don't PANIC, my dears! I am not suggesting you go on your weekend date in wee hot pants and shiny cropped t-shirts, or without shoes.

I'm suggesting you go to the beach or to an awesome (but hot) summer rock 'n' roll festival in wee hot pants and cropped shirts, without shoes.

Items in this set:
Metropark / Metropark / White Slub Crop Tee, $32
Grey 'Vamp' shorts, 6 GBP
Pewter sequin shorts, 18 GBP
Miso Bead & Chain Layer Necklace, 13 GBP
Red High Waisted Shorts., 28 GBP

 And look, I did include some normal-ish shorts because even though I yearn for legs like Freddie's I am a chick and I am not in shape anymore. But summer is a time to be carefree! Embrace it! And for god's sake, TGIF!