Parallel Lines

H&M Stripe Shirt

For anyone who follows me on IG and had a peek at my Stories the Saturday before last, I featured this H&M stripy shirt and said it was good. It's even better this week as there's an extra £5 off it now. 

I love a shirt in the summer and usually default to my blue ones but I fancied something a little different. Something a little more interesting but something still quite me. Unlike the Next top a couple of posts back, this shirt is not something I had to mull over. I like the certainty of some items where you know it's a keeper from the off. I have arm coverage and I have tummy coverage and it gives good slouch. I did size up to a 12 just to make sure. Now just so you know, it's polyester but I'm okay with that - it gives good drape on a shirt like this and ..... it doesn't crease.

I've got lots that go with shirt in the wardrobe but if you're looking for ideas ......

1. Next Tie Waist Crop Leg Trousers

I didn't get on the with the insta famous Gap version much as I wanted them. These ones are next on my list to try. And they have pockets.

2. Skagen Watch

Got to have a bit of wrist candy of some sort if you don't wear much neck candy. I like the masculine lines of this one.

3. Leaf Earrings

Come on, they're cute aren't they? Wonder how big they are in real life?

4. H&M Stripe Shirt

It's not a bad little shirt. I picked through all the ones in store to check the stitching of course.

5. Mango Bag

Ring handle bag. I always was a bit behind the times but I like them now. I can't afford the Simon Miller one but the Mango one is a good alternative.

6. M&S Leather Buckle Tassle Sandals

Strangely drawn to these. I like a tassel on my sandals and I like this little hit of red - just elevates it a bit.

7. John Lewis Pompom Straw Bag

Straw bags are all the rage. Just saying. And I know there's a lot of ladies out there who are fond of a pompom or two.

8. Next Circle Ring Sandals

In the basket. In the basket. Love.

9. Jaeger Silk Boxy Stripe Shirt 

A little subtler than the the H&M one but I quite like the boxy shape of this. It's silk too for those who can't stomach the polyester.

10. H&M Slim Ankle Jeans

They're classic but not too skinny. Not suck you in skinny which you don't want when it's blazing hot out there.

11. Whistles Twist & Hook Wire Bangle

Just spotted this gold one. I have something similar from Other Stories in silver but I'd love a gold one as you know, you have days when you're all over the silver jewellery and other days when you're a bit of a golden girl.

12. Mango Tortoiseshell Retro Sunglasses

To give you that little bit of je ne sais quoi.

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Last Note :

• Parallel Lines. Fantastic album. By the high priestess Blondie.