♥ ♥ ♥ Guest Blogger - SUMMER SELECTA! ♥ ♥ ♥

Guest blogger, make-up artist HerRoyalMeredith, makes her summer selection from our new pieces in store this week... 

1. The Cropped Jacket 

LOVELOVELOVE this cute Balmain-esque embroidered number. You can never fail with a piece that defines the waist and accentuates the hips - cropped jackets are always a winner with me as they're best pals with the LBD and look just as good with cuts offs and a vest. This piece scores extra brownie points with it's over-sized 80's feel and cute button up detailing. 

SHOP JACKETS

 

2. The Kaftan Dress

God love a Kaftan. This is going to be my summer time savior, no doubt. Team with a pair of sky-highs you get that 70's glamour, lots of movement, billowing fabric and tassels flying everywhere, stick on a pair of flats and you've got the perfect beach cover up. Glasto's just around the corner and this beauty is going to see me through the highs, the lows and the loos. 

SHOP DRESSES

3. The Over-sized Shirt 

This shirt reminds me a little of Peter Pilotto's S/S '12, which remains one of my favourites. The dreamy graphic print and the bright blues, perfect for the summer, look great with the over-sized shape and roll up sleeves. I'd pair this my skinniest skinnies and highest heels.

SHOP SHIRTS

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Jelly Shoes...

These childhood classics are beyond cute and will remain in our hearts and on our feet forever. However, nostalgia and cuteness is lost on boys for 2 reasons:

1. Boys who wore jelly shoes at school were cannon fodder for the boys who wore kickers.

2. Boys can't hack blisters.

High-waisted Jeans...

We have no idea what their deal is with these, it will remain one of life's unsolved mysteries. They eliminate the threat of muffin top, suck up the stomach and bigs up the booty. We can pop, lock and drop without our panties peeking out a la Katie Price style, always a bonus, so whatever their problem is, we're past caring. HW4LYF!

Roll Necks...

We see Sade, they see their old maths teacher. We're not going to argue, when worn incorrectly

roll necks can look a little less chic and a lot more frump, but they feel too right to be wrong!

Festival Fashwan

Whether you're into rolling around Stone Circle or parading along Las Ramblas, one things for certain, the most important thing at festivals (after having fun) is your wardrobe.

We picked 5 festivals we're off to this summer and a fail safe get-up to match...

Sonar 13th-15th June

Ditch the flat, opt for a block and DON'T forget your sunnies. Our Tie dye dress work wonders with a little bit of added height, these Aladdin gladiator boots from TOPSHOP are the perfect match. 

HOUSEOFJAM - TIE DIE DRESS

Aladdin Gladiator Sandals - TOPSHOP, 'Together Forever' rings - NICO NI, 'Feel My Pulse' MAC lipstick

Glastonbury 26th - 30th June

Don't cringe out in a pair of pink hunters, man up! A bit of mud never hurt anyone. Keep it simple with our fringed Kimono, cut offs and a lil'bumbag for all your essentials. Don't forget the baby wipes!

HOUSEOFJAM - KIMONO 

Jeepers Peepers Sunglasses @ ASOS, sequinned bumbag - ASOS, Ankle Boots - ALDO

LOVEBOX 19th-21st July

The highlight of the London people watchers year, flat surfaces and open spaces. Long as it's dry we're pro-heel, but keep it thick though, save sinking into soggy grass for Glasto. 

HOUSEOFJAM - SASHA CAPE DRESS

Sunglasses - ASOS, 'Avenger' Chelsea Boot - ASOS, Viva La Glam Lipstick - MAC

Secret Garden 25th - 28th July

Don't go too cray cray with the face paint, it'll be on the floor in 10 minutes and you won't be able to pick up the pieces. Get physical with a tub of MAC reflects transparent pink glitter and shimmer your way through til Monday.

HOUSEOFJAM - TIE DIE DRESS

Striped rucksack - ASOS, Glitter - MAC, Sunglasses - ASOS

Dimensions - 5th - 9th September

There's nothing luxe about sun burn and sweat, which is why getting dressed in 30 degree heat sometimes calls for simplicity and no frills. Our polka dot 2 piece is not only easy on the eye but easily slipped on and off....Handy. 

HOUSEOFJAM - POLKADOT TWO-PIECE 
Flatforms - ASOS, Lashes - Illamasqua, Earrings - TOPSHOP