Classics - Little White Dress

Who wore it best?!

Perhaps not the most practical festival choice Chloe..

I had five days in beautiful Marrakesh before coming back on Friday to the sodden Jubilee.  Not that I didn't get fully on board with it and three rounds of hurrahs for Queenie who must have been exhausted after it all.  I know I was! It seems faintly ludicrous to talk about Summer dresses as I peer out of the window at the rain, but one thing I really missed on my mini-break was the perfect white dress.  I used to have one but it one of the many items that seems to have strolled off since the move.  Grrrr.

The white dress is the perfect thing to throw on when it's bright outside, like it's better known sister (the LBD), it's good for any occasion.  It can be smart or toughened up with a leather jacket or chucked over leggings and ballet flats when there's a bit of a breeze.  Layer it up with a Breton sweater, add a tailored blazer and a hat for a day at the Races or just put it on and with a pair of sunnies and head out on your bike like Kiki.

Anyway dear readers, my constant hunt has paid off and I've found a few that I think could fit the bill - the only problem is which one. Two are from Whistles and one is from Jack Wills. Urgh JACK WILLS!! I cannot stand that shop but I had to sidle in when I saw this dress in the window, it is also available in black as well. I really like the black one as well...

The next two are from Whistles, a shop that I've always had a rather strained relationship with. I love so many of their clothes but the fit is always slightly off on me.  Their Lisa dress however, I LOVE. This is definitely one that you could dress up or dress and is probably the most formal of the bunch. I think it would look beautiful with a large black straw hat for a wedding...

My last choice is probably the one I'm going to buy. Breathable cotton? Tick. Under £100? Just. Lovely detailing, including a cheeky cut out? Tick. Now I just need the sunshine...

Prada Suits Everyone

I don't know if this is unique to my family but between myself, brother and other extended siblings, we frequently delighted in dressing up in each others clothes when we were little.  I've often said that if I got married I'd rather like my brother and sister to strut down the aisle in drag..understated drag naturally, a beautiful suit on her and a lovely frock on him..whether this will ever happen remains to be seen.  So it was with great delight that when the new Prada short film aired at Cannes yesterday, the director Roman Polanski seemed to be on my wavelength.  Starring an exquisite Prada coat as the main protagonist alongside performances by Helena Bonham Carter and Sir Ben Kingsley, the film is witty, ironic and let's be blunt, a great advertisement. Rather than me describing what happens, you need to see it for yourselves.

"It's very refreshing to know that there are still places open to irony and wit and, for sure, Prada is one of them," said Roman Polanski. "When I was asked to shoot a short movie for Prada, I did not think that I could really be myself, but the reality is that in the total freedom I was given, I had the opportunity to reunite my favourite group of people on set and just have fun."

Prada Suits Everyone. I couldn't agree more.

Different Hat - again!

Yet again I have swapped hats..one from love to another like the floozy that I am.  Recently guest blogged on the fabulous bible for theatre goers that is Sans Taste.  If you fancy a change from fashion musings, do check it out!  I'm talking about that talented blue eyed boy that is Cillian Murphy in the National's Misterman.