Italian Flag Under Florals

Whilst compiling this post I’ve realised that I’ve done florals with a flag before… see my American flag and floral jacket outfit here.

Though that one was a slightly more obvious flag motif. Half way through the day when I was wearing this (after the penny dropped about the colours I was wearing), I walked back into the office and said to the girls I’m dressed like the Italian flag…! To which they agreed ๐Ÿ˜‰

Jacket: La Redoute, Tanks: Topshop / La Redoute, Skirt: River Island, Wedges: ASOS, Clutch: Forever 21, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters, Watch: Fossil, Bracelets: H&M / Debenhams / ASOS, Green apple ring: ASOS, Nails: Barry M Matt White NP66

Hope everyone has a great weekend – and to all Brits: yay it’s a barbeque weekend at last!!!!!!!!!!

Sunshine blog award

I’m really pleased to say that I have been given my second blog award – huge thanks to the lovely Rachel the Hat for awarding this to me! What’s extra nice is that it’s the Sunshine Award which means my blog brightens Rachel’s day… how lovely is that :)))

The amazing co-incidence about this award is that I picked Rachel (via random.org) as the winner of my giveaway just minutes before she tweeted she’d given me the award… spooky!

So I have to answer ten questions about myself (be warned I’m rubbish at coming up with just one answer for anything) and then pass on the award to five other bloggers who brighten my day, so here goes:

1) Favourite colour: I really don’t have just one! But I love coral, mint green, cerulean blue, teal, golden yellow… anything bright in other words.

2) Favourite number: Is it 19?*

3) Favourite animal: Giraffes, I LOVE them! More because if I had to choose to be any animal it would be a giraffe – you get to live in hot weather, you have lovely long eyelashes and a beautiful pelt and you don’t get hunted (that much).

4) Favourite non-alcoholic drink: Fave cold drink – chocolate milk. Fave hot drink – hot chocolate. Do you see a trend there?

5) Facebook or Twitter: Neither really, even though I’m on both. I only have them for my blog, not for any kind of personal stuff. I told you I can’t make just one choice for any of these questions…!

6) What is my passion: Astronomy, theatre, fashion, art, Audrey Hepburn, travel, photography, music, cinema… I’m into a LOT of things.

7) Receiving or giving: I know it’s a cliché but giving!! I get so excited giving presents to other people, especially to Mr Summers (he’s so easy to buy for).

8) Favourite pattern: Polkadots, stripes, and gingham – all together. With florals.

9) Favourite day of the week: any day that begins with the letter “S”.

10) Favourite flowers: Peonies (even before I realised they were uber fashionable, in fact I bought some just yesterday). But my favourite wildflower would be bluebells… a big carpet of them in a wood. Gorgeous.

*private joke… sorry ๐Ÿ˜‰

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40 Comments

  1. 31 May 2012 / 9:26 pm

    how have i missed all your fab posts lately.. jeez i am off the ball lately. glad you liked the award, you certainly brighten my day with your beautiful colours. As always this outfit is gorgeous and inspiring. i have a huge crush on those shoes… green is my all time fav :)xo
    ps my BEAUTIFUL bracelet arrived today and i'm gunna wear it like it was the queens crowning jewels over the jubilee weekend. Will send pics soon xx

    • 2 June 2012 / 9:06 am

      Thank you Rachel, so much – and I'm so glad you received and love the bracelet! Look forward to seeing the pictures hon xoxo

  2. 29 May 2012 / 11:54 pm

    Wow, the colors are so beautiful! I love the suede shoes and the green, oh no, I feel a green shoe search coming on now! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • 30 May 2012 / 10:32 pm

      Oh I'm sorry to have triggered a shoe shopping frenzy… heehe I'm sure you'll enjoy it ;)) Thanks hon!! x

  3. 29 May 2012 / 1:00 pm

    So lovely Q/A and I follow some the blogs you have suggested, will check out the others <3 .. Catherine that blazer is fantastic !!!!!!!

  4. 28 May 2012 / 1:38 pm

    Love the floral jacket and what a wonderful color combination. Like you, I love color too and a good floral is a wonderful thing.
    I really like your white nails. Very pretty.

  5. 28 May 2012 / 8:46 am

    Thank you thank you thank you Catherine. To me you are a true style icon, to receive the sunshine award from you is a real honor! You look gorgeous as always…I am constantly amazed by your fabulous sense of style. I share the same favorite patterns as you!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

  6. 28 May 2012 / 3:16 am

    I like these shoes. I need a similar pair in black. Thanks for the ID, I will look on the ASOS website. It's funny that your post is about dressing like a flag – my latest post has me dressed like the American flag!

  7. 28 May 2012 / 1:05 am

    Those green suede wedges are so lovely! And the blazer is very cool! I've been looking for one, but haven't found one like yours, that has such a perfect balance of print and color.

    Thank you for the award! It's so kind of you, and I really, truly appreciate your support ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo,
    Shermineh

    http://www.postgradchic.blogspot.com

  8. 27 May 2012 / 10:48 pm

    Oh, those green suede shoes – they want to meet my blue suede shoes, I am sure : > Lovely look, head to toe, Catherine!

  9. 27 May 2012 / 7:26 pm

    Such a pity that ring doesn't come in a size XL or I would have bought it – I've admired it many times on Asos' website! Your outfit is fantastic, from blazer to shoes!

    • 27 May 2012 / 10:25 pm

      Funnily enough I ordered a size medium first – it was too small for my ring finger so I had to reorder a size large – quite unusual that the sizes were on the small side…?!! Glad you like the outfit sweetie, thank you! C x

  10. 27 May 2012 / 3:34 pm

    This blazer is just unbelievable. I haven't seen a floral printed blazer like that until now, and I LOVE it! I think I also laughed at that inside joke…even though I didn't understand it. I know, that's kind of strange of me.

    Thank YOU so much for letting me brighten your day with my awkward rants and comments :). Your blog posts always bring a smile to my face!

    A Southern Drawl

  11. Carrie
    27 May 2012 / 6:12 am

    Love these colors together! They really make the blazer pop. ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. 27 May 2012 / 6:05 am

    Oh Catherine, you're too kind ๐Ÿ™‚
    Peonies are beautiful flowers.
    As usual I love your outfit! The colours look incredible together, your blazer is adorable and I want to steal your shoes xo

  13. 27 May 2012 / 5:59 am

    Gorgeous outfit, how beautiful! The beautiful red skirt and jacket is wonderful. Is Italy at its purest …

  14. 27 May 2012 / 1:56 am

    oh my! I love the entire outfit. you look beautiful! i haven't been able to find a maxi skirt that fits me well so i'm still on the hunt.

  15. 26 May 2012 / 11:58 pm

    congrats on the award. You blazer is so cute.

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