--PALE DRESSES--

Loving these pretty, girly dresses from Urban Outfitters. I don't really own any summer dresses because I have a weird aversion to prints (on me, I like them on other people) but these are so lovely. Seriously considering taking a trip to Oxford Street on the off chance that one of these are in stock.

(urbanoutfitters.co.uk)

--PLAIN WHITE TEES--

As basics go, the perfect white t-shirt is possibly the holy grail. The search never stops. I got a really lovely one from Splendid tees for Christmas (we went to Selfridges, where they have a great selection of simple t-shirts) but seeing as I spend 95% of the time wearing block colours I could do with about 5 more. The only thing is, luxury comes with a price, but ideally I'll find a soft, loose, slightly sheer vest which is also less than £20. Well, they do say the British high street is the best in the world...

(fashiongonerogue.com; src783.blogspot.com; fashiongonerogue.com; inafractionofasecond.blogspot.com; fashiongonerogue.com)

--BLOSSOM--

I felt very Jane Austen-y yesterday and picked some flowers in the garden for my room. They'd wilted completely by this morning (I know how they feel) but they smelled gorgeous while they lasted. Spending today lazing around the house in underwear while everyone else's out, working (a bit), lying in the sun (a lot), wasting my time on the internet (too much). Why do I feel like it's the holidays already when I've barely scratched the surface of all the exams? Not good.

--4 THINGS--

Four things I really need in my summer wardrobe at the moment:

1. Sunglasses. (Alexander Wang for Linda Farrow at Opening Ceremony) Went delving through my drawers yesterday for my no-brand Boots sunglasses, only to find that one of the lenses had popped out and the frame had snapped. Great. The thing is, for some reason most sunglasses look ridiculous with my face shape-not being fussy, it's just a fact-so finding a pair that suits me is even worse than school-shoe shopping used to be when I was little.

2. High-rise, tight denim shorts. (Monki) Because I can already see that I'll be wearing little else all summer, and my one pair isn't going to be enough.

3. Beach bag. (Topshop) This is still the only bag I own, apart from a few random canvas totes, and I think you'll agree it's not perfect for easy breezy summer days on the beach and slobbing around London.

4. One-piece. (Melissa Odabash at Net-a-Porter) Because I intend to do some actual swimming this summer. No diving into pools, surfacing and realizing your bikini top's been lost en route for me.

(openingceremony.us; monkiworld.com; topshop.com; net-a-porter.com)

--CASUAL DRESSING--

This is me, all summer. Shorts+plain tee+scuffed up shoes=ultimate easy summer outfit.

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--COUTURE SHOWS BY MARY ROZZI--

Being backstage at a couture show is probably my ultimate fashion dream ever. Or at least, one of them. Just being able to experience the magic in all its nitty gritty detail (oh wow, I sound like an advertiser for Disney World-but then couture is like grown up Disney dresses really)-it must be the most fantastic experience. Less so, perhaps, if it's actually your job, but as an onlooker with nothing more to do than circulate and take photos it must be surreal. These photos by Mary Rozzi (who also takes other great photos which you can see here) capture perfectly that juxtaposition between the enchanting, olde world glamour of couture and the reality of the 21st century.

(maryrozzi.com)

--STRIPES--

There's no doubt about it-a great stripy top is the ultimate summer staple. But there's no need to limit stripes to tops alone-some stylish people with figures that let them are wearing them as dresses, jackets, skirts...

This jacket reminds me of this Kadel photo, jacket by Givenchy I think?

(moegustafsson.blogspot.com; vanessajackman.blogspot.com; thesartorialist.blogspot.com; fashion.elle.com; stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se; fashiongonerogue.com)