“You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold”
~ Sting
The scorching weather we've experienced in dear ol' Blighty this Summer should never mean that we have to suffer in the style stakes. Light, loose, breathable fabrics are the name of the game when temperatures soar, and this light-weight linen dress from Phase Eight ticks all the boxes.
A billowing, ivory dress with soft navy stripes, it features a turn-up detail on the short sleeves, and an open V-neckline. I paired it with a great pair of espadrilles by Spanish label Castañer. The iconic brand designed the very first wedge espadrilles for Yves Saint Laurent in the late '60s and the rest, as they say, is history.
The ‘Carina’ is one of Castañer’s signature styles; made from lightweight oatmeal canvas, they have soft taupe ties that wrap-around your ankle. They come in a cornucopia of other colours, and I already have my eye on a bright, vivid red pair. Comfy and elegant, the espadrille is a great summer shoe. They look fantastic with everything, from shorts, to maxis, to boyfriend jeans. This is the ideal laidback Summer outfit to keep me looking and feeling cool, whatever the temperature.
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