Style Theory: Here's what I wore on holiday in the daytime. It was incredibly hot and a few things I flung in my case at the last minute turned out to be daytime outfit saviours... It is always useful to have a look at what I actually wore verses what I thought I would wear..it turns out cotton and loose fitting clothes were the key in the heat...
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| Beach Kaftan - Seafolly at CocoBay £53 (20% off this price with the code Schoolrun20) Bikini Top (just seen) - Seafolly at Cocobay Bandwave Zip Top £56 (use discount code above) Bikini Bottoms (just seen) - Seafolly at Cocobay Goddess Hipster Pant £38 (use discount code above) Sandals - Palmairas £40 |
This outfit features two of my most worn things on holiday. First the Coco Bay kaftan, it was perfect for throwing over a bikini to walk to the beach or the pool, so light, airy and non-sticky, the perfect length and was the perfect holiday colours. I had thrown this in my case at the last minute and I am so glad I did, it was 39 degrees most days and was all I could bear on at midday! Secondly, my Palmairas sandals, so comfy, cool and non-sweaty, easy to slip on whilst running after the kids, worth every penny.
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| Javea, Spain |
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| Bikini Top - CocoBay £95 (20% off with code above) Jacket - Zara sold out similar here Shorts - Urban Outfitters Hat - &Other Stories similar here Sunglasses - H&M sold out |
Denim shorts are an excellent, useful item to pack I chopped mine above the base of the pockets for a more flattering look on my legs and I adore this &Other Stories hat, it was my sisters but I 'borrowed' it most days!! The bikini was a little luxury, the colours are stunning and the cut makes you feel that little bit more confident on the beach as hopefully people will be looking at the bikini not the out of shape body underneath!
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| Lace Top - Beach buy in Spain similar here Jean Shorts - Urban Outfitters Sandals - Palmairas £40 Sunglasses - Asos similar here Bag - Spain love this one |
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| Beach Towel - The White Company similar here in the sale |
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, a good summer read although it is one of those books you read in a day (kids permitting) as it is hard to put down. I also read The Hunger Games (a little late to the party on that one) I had seen the films but the books are so much better so glad I finally had the time to read them.
I always pack a couple of White Company beach towels as they are great, huge and look good on the beach. I normally buy a couple in the summer sale (these are now £15.40 each)and keep them for the next year, they are such good value and wash really well, I always think it is a real luxury to have matching towels (in past years they have been pretty random!) although it is one things that does push the luggage weight up a little!
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| Jo Malone Travel Candle - £22 |
I also always bring a Jo Malone travel candle to our holiday house as it is a little taste of home to me (I am such a homebody) and makes everything smell wonderful.
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| Top - Zara sold out similar here Skirt - Isabel Marant for H&M bought via @LornaLuxe Tictail shop |
I have been after this skirt for a while and spotted that Fashion Blogger Lorna Luxe was selling one via her tictail shop. I love it and look forward to wearing it with black opaques and black boots in the winter.
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| Top - Zara £22.99 Shorts - River Island similar here |
I bought a few off the shoulder tops to wear with shorts for daytime but to be honest I ended up wearing my Cocobay kaftan most days as it was so hot even for shorts.
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| Bangles - Black and Sigi |
I completely loved my Black and Sigi jewellery, it really added a little elegance to my holiday wardrobe.
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| Zara Lace dress - In store |
This dress worked for both the evening and daytime, perfect for afternoon coffees with Little Jess. It is one of those dresses I probably will not wear in the winter so I really want to get wear out of it, I made sure I wore it loads and will dress it down with trainers at home.
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| Top - Mango (last year) similar here Jeans - Levis 501ct at Very £95 |
My going home outfit, comfort being key (I forgot to bring a sweater as it was warm when I left the UK - big mistake when we landed I was freeezing) These jeans are super comfy and look as good with heels as with flats and trainers.
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And there you have it, a selection of my daytime outfits with bikinis and my swimsuit being the backbone of my clothes. As usual comfort won over fussy items and I wore the same items (my kaftan) day after day. It was possibly one of the most relaxing holidays we have had in ages, my whole family were there for the first week, then it was just the four of us for the second and as the kids are a little older they could (sometimes) entertain themselves leaving us to read and relax..heaven..
What are your key pieces you take on holiday, how is your holiday wardrobe looking this year? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, next time my evening outfits...
Happy Holidays if you are off soon, Frances xxxxx
Love your holiday wardrobe. I too have ended up wearing mostly off the shoulder tops and shorts-too hot for anything else!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Aren't off the shoulder tops and shorts great, super comfy! xx
DeleteGreat looks, I love your Marant for H&M skirt, I too missed out on that skirt but got H&M's own humble version that I too wore lots on holiday and yes It is an item I wear in the winter also with tights and ankle boots. We had a more relaxing holiday this year compared to recent past holidays, N can swim confidently now and thank god for peppa pig arm bands for L. x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much AnnMarie, aren't holidays amazing for the kids they really come on leaps and bounds! xx
DeleteI enjoyed seeing your holidays snaps on Insta whilst you were away. Your holiday style looks so effortless, practical and comfortable. Exactly what holiday clothes should be.
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DeleteI always find it very interesting to see what you actually wear versus what you think you will wear. I took a cotton lined dress when I went to Greece last and I could not face wearing it at all. Pretty it may have been but hot too. I settle always on the lightest fabrics and the loosest cuts - not keen on the sticky sweaty factor. I loved all your pics whilst you were away - you do make it look effortless. I would have been a mess and there would have been no pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sue and no doubt you would look pretty amazing on your hols xx
DeleteLoved seeing all your holiday snaps Frances - you look amazing...fab outfits. Seeing that stunning cocobay kaftan just makes me want to book a holiday so I've an excuse to wear it! x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Avril, seriously that kaftan was a God-send, I think my family was sick of seeing me in it! xx
DeleteBrilliant outfits Frances, truly gorgeous but I have to disagree about matching towels. I purposely buy 4 different colours. I mean seriously, I don't want to lie on one that the son has dragged through the sand or the hubby has sweated on. Ewwwwwwweeee. DON'T DO MATCHING, IT'S BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH!!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha., but my little two are still small and non-smelly so matching towels work although I must admit to washing them a lot on our holiday and making sure I dry mine in a different place to R ! xx
DeleteYour holiday style is just divine Frances....love every single one of your outfits! You nailed the packing.....and sorted mine out when you shared what you were taking! Thank you! xx
ReplyDeleteYour kaftan is amazing. Love Javea - I've been quite a few times as my friend has an apartment there. I've not been since 2011 when I took my 4 month old. Seeing your photos has made me want to go back. I'm planning on doing so next year.
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