For a relaxed evening of summer drinks I chose an outfit of hot pink and white. The perfect evening to take out my new hot pink clutch. Hot pink is wonderful worn at any time of year but I especially love it for summer when paired with white. The contrast of the two colours is a striking one.
For an evening out sometimes all you need are simple basics. Here, a spaghetti strap cami, a pair of jeans and sandals are a great foundation upon which to add your key, highlight pieces to finish off the look. You saw these white jeans last month when I wore them in a very different way in my ‘peaches & cream’ post, showing just how useful white jeans are in a summer wardrobe.
The embroidery on the cami is just enough eye-catching detail that makes the top wearable for both day and night. The spaghetti straps draw the eye up to the necklace, giving it a frame to float between. The finishing touch is my statement clutch which stands out against the hot pink and white and I’m good to go!
A cascading, multi strand necklace is ideal for a low sitting, scooped neckline. The beads compliment the delicate embroidery of the cami top and the magpie in me appreciates all the varied colours. It makes a statement without being a big statement necklace.
I’ve never really been into clutch bags and until recently I only owned
one. They’ve often so small you can barely squeeze a dormouse in them. Not that I do, understand. They much prefer to curl up inside teapots. And I prefer to hook a bag in the crook of my elbow, or be hands free
with a cross body bag. And I’m generally non plussed with regard to tassels.
Yet, now I own a clutch without a wristlet and with a tassel! I don’t know, you
start a blog and all of a sudden your satorial preferences spiral off their
axes! To be fair, the tassel is detachable (always good to have a plan
B) and this one is more than roomy enough for phone, lipstick and a dormouse or two. Just kidding, just kidding! I wouldn’t have bought this full price (£20) but it’s currently in
the sale. £7 is much more budget friendly when buying an item you
wouldn’t naturally gravitate to. It’s a very simple design in that it
really is a clutch – no chain or wristlet to hold. However, I did
gravitate towards the striking aztec print and as I love wearing hot pink, there
was method in my madness!
Gladiator sandals have moved on in design since I bought these two summers ago. It’s all laced style now and those Boden Lille Lace-up points I keep seeing everywhere but I’m not going to discard a pair of sandals simply because they’re from a previous season. They’ve earned their keep and will do so again this year. Besides, I’m probably even less non-plussed about laces on sandals as I am about tassels, so these suit me just fine.
In the glow of the setting sun, we head off for a glass of Prosecco.
Monsoon Hot Pink Cami (old)
Bhs Petite White Jeggings
New Look Hot Pink Gladiator Sandals (old)
Dorothy Perkins Aztec Clutch
Necklace from a local independent shop
Are you a clutch fan or do you prefer bags with handles or chains?
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Love this outfit and prosecco!!! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I love prosecco. Whenever I go to restaurants, it's my preferred aperitif!
That's such a great clutch & love the vibrant pink & colourful necklace!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Thanks Marta, I'm going to get alot of use from this clutch. I'm glad I took a chance on it.
I am a big fan of color! Hence, I am totally into this look! The top and your clutch are both lovely 🙂
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Thanks Abigail. I definitely let the hot pink and the clutch do the talking on this outfit! Sometimes that's all an outfit needs.
That's what I would call smart casual! Love this outfit: simple and comfy yet pretty. The necklace as well as the bangle is very beautiful. I don't buy clutches for the same reason – their smallness drives me crazy! Yours here is of an acceptable size though, and very pretty!
Agreed, Olga, I get driven mad by their size too. Why they make them so small is beyond me! I try not to clutter my handbags but even minimal items like purse, lipstick, phone, still need to fit inside! Glad you liked the outfit.
What a perfect casual outfit for relaxing with a drink! I am in love with your necklace and clutch. I also agree with you about clutches; they are wildly impractical. I used to own just one for dressy occasions and then once I started blogging I became addicted to them. Funny how that works!
-Katie
http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/
Oh no, don't say I'll become addicted to them! The clutch is pretty cool, isn't it.
Oh gosh, love that clutch, so pretty!
http://www.robincharmagne.com/blog
Thank you Robin. I'm really pleased I bought it in the end. Thanks for stopping by.
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