YARD SNAP

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Wearing: Yohji Yamamoto trench, Theory dress, Celine shoes, MFP bracelet, Miu Miu sunglasses

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Last Saturday the UK blogging clan got together for a yard sale in Susie’s yard (pictured above), the whole day was a lot of fun, if not a little hard core in the morning with bargain hunters queuing from 9.30am! You’ve got to be in it, to win it, eh? In the afternoon it was barbecues and sunshine and we all got to relax a little. The sale came at the perfect time for me, as I’d just moved house, I was ruthless with my selling; my highest price being £50 for some Nicholas Kirkwood shoes! Thank you to those who made it, it was a pleasure meeting all of you and I’m already seriously looking forward to the next one! 

Photos by Kit Lee

HIGH SUMMER

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Wearing: PUMA top, skirt made by me, Celine shoes, Moxham bracelet, Dominic Jones rings, Miu Miu sunglasses

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The weathers been pretty amazing this last week, I got to enjoy it by heading down to the countryside mid week for my Brother’s graduation/Mum’s birthday. I spent a lot of time enjoying the sun in my Auntie’s beautiful garden with a glass of wine. One day holiday!

All I want to be wearing right now is a white tee or simple shirt, I knew when I picked out this PUMA top it would be perfect for the heat, as well as being drawn the to the perforated back and sleeve panels, which felt like perfect SS12 wear. I’m also really into the unusual neckline, that and it’s increasable which is perfect for me. As for the skirt, I made it in half an hour before leaving for the train; you know when you need something and you just don’t have it? I need to do this 30 minute makeover more often!

Thanks to my Mum, the birthday girl for helping me out with these shots!

CURRENT INSPO

Some current inspo whilst I’ve fallen off the radar for the week. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know I just returned from 32 hours in the countryside for my Mum’s birthday and brothers graduation, double celebrations! It was so nice to get out of London for a day, especially with the Olympic crowds building. London certainly feels more hectic than usual, can I say I’m jealous to those who got out whilst they still could? 

CEREMONIAL DRESSING

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Wearing: Charlie May dress, A.F. Vandevorst top, Acne shorts, Celine shoes, Naked Label captured necklace, Dominic Jones rings

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It’s hard to have favourite piece after you make an entire collection, but this ‘ceremonial dress’ from my AW12 is a strong contender. It can be worn as a dress (with sash) – looks killer with a shirt underneath, or open as a summery jacket. It’s not often I get time to make actual pieces for myself but I’m planning on changing this. I think this is going to be a wardrobe staple for me from now on. 

This dress won’t be selling on Bengt in September, so if you would like to buy one, I’m happy to offer it at wholesale price. Just drop me an email at info(at)charlie-may.co.uk for more details.

Thanks to Jen for the photos!