This weekend was exactly what I needed. I’ve finally recovered from the election (I haven’t stayed up literally all night like that since I was at University and had six essays all due in my final week before graduation) and a frenetic few months in Parliament and have finally been able to relax for the first time in ages. The Clever Fiancé was overseas for work, so on Saturday I made the most of my first day with no plans in weeks and headed to Notting Hill for an all-day date with myself (every girl needs them occasionally): a much-needed primp and polish session at my favourite salon (Taylor Taylor on Portobello Road for those who ask), lunch at Ottolenghi, a little shopping at Aesop and Diptyque and treasure-hunting on Portobello Road, and wandering around those gorgeous leafy, pastel streets in the sunshine.
On Sunday – he fresh off the plane and in need of caffeine and sustenance to help stay awake all day, me in need of juice and weekend newspapers – we headed out for the kind of long, lazy dates Sundays were made for: lunch, sunshine (which, in typical English fashion, lasted until precisely the minute we took these photos) and a walk through a few of our favourite colleges.
I threw on my ‘lazy weekend’ uniform (when it’s too warm for tights but not yet warm enough for breezy dresses, it’s always an iteration of the easy top, blazer and denim combination) that always feels like Sunday. It takes 5 minutes flat to get ready and you’re good to go wherever your weekend plans take you; I just add heels (only if I’m cycling instead of walking, and otherwise it’s chic ballet flats or ankle boots), sunglasses (these Miu Miu cat eye sunglasses seem to go with every single thing I own) and bright lipstick to yesterday’s hair and the most comfortable clothes I own to make it look as though I have made an effort, when really I haven’t.
Gloriously lazy weekends; you’re really rather wonderful.
Wearing: Current Elliott boyfriend jeans (also available at Shopbop + Net-a-Porter) // Whistles linen tee (now on sale at ASOS + also available in black) // vintage Ralph Lauren blazer (similar style here) // Lulu Guinness ‘Edie’ bag c/- (also available at Harvey Nichols + House of Fraser) // Miu Miu sunglasses c/ SunglassesShop (also available at Bergdorf Goodman + John Lewis) // BaubleBar necklace c/- // Christian Louboutin heels (sold out, but similar styles available at Neiman Marcus + Saks) // Michael Kors watch (also available at Shopbop) // Lulu Frost crystal ring (that’s still acting as my stand-in engagement ring until I can make a decision!) // Alex Monroe ‘love’ ring // ASOS pearl ring // Jacquie Aiche heart ring.
Beauty: NARS ‘Greta’ audacious lipstick (also available at John Lewis + Selfridges)// NARS ‘Orgasm’ blush (also available at Liberty + ASOS) // Deborah Lippmann ‘Shape of my Heart’ nail polish (also available at Selfridges).
I’d love to know: what are your favourite lazy-weekend pursuits? Do you have an easy weekend uniform?
Love, Miss B xx
I LOVE your style here! I love how your sunglasses and heels match 😀
Oh thank you so much!
B xx
Sounds like the perfect weekend!! And your uniform is SO chic 🙂
Thank you!
B xx
Love this outfit! So cute!
-Meg
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Thank you so much Meg!
B xx
I love your blog posts. Since you are so busy, and do not blog so frequently I cherish each one. 🙂
Fabulous look!
That is so sweet of you to say, thank you! (P.S. I’m trying really hard to blog more often around work)
B xx
I love your outfit, the heels are amazing!! I love to get up early on Saturdays and head to the local Farmers Market with my husband. It’s so fun to grab a coffee and purchase fresh food for the week!
I absolutely love that (and I adore doing the same thing on weekends too).
B xx
I love the ripped jeans paired with the heels, such a great look.
Sammie
Little Blonde Life – Lifestyle Blog
Thank you so much Sammie!
B xx
You got an awesome Sunday there! I agree about what you said that every girl needs to have an all-day date with herself. That’s to relax, breath and reconcile with herself. I usually go to our nearest beach whenever I feel like doing nothing. The sea makes my stress sweep away. And yeah, great outfit!
This sounds so wonderful, and I couldn’t agree more!
B xx
Sounds like a perfect day! Oh and I adore your leopard heels!
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Oh thank you so much!
B xx
Beautiful photos! I love the bag.
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Thank you so much Clarissa!
B xx
Such a classic outfit, you look lovely! x
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Thank you so much Rebecca!
B xx
I love this look it’s was perfect for your very lovely weekend…The pictures look beautiful, theyp reminded me we all need to take some time out for ourselves sometimes!!
Helen xx
Thank you, and I couldn’t agree more!
B xx