I write this today, on what feels like the second day of summer we've had since May... WHAT THE!? I simply cannot believe how much our seasons are changing, we had a freakishly warm May, a shocking June, whilst July just about seems to be picking up... Too little too late if you ask me.
One of the main reasons that my love for the UK is so strong is that we actually get real seasons. We have freezing cold winters, crisp and crunchy autumn, mild and floral spring and sweltering summers... Or at least we did. I think summer should be moved back a few months officially, September and October are becoming freakishly warm in an Indian summer kinda way and it's not fair that we spend our so-called summer, peering out of the window wishing for warmer climates, and don't get me started on the poor school kids and their 6 week summer holidays.
Recently, I've been playing a little game with our so-called summer and challenging it to prove me wrong. Leaving the house without a jacket, abandoning my umbrella and throwing fire to the wind, in quite the literal sense and whacking out my most short shorts in the hope that the sun plays ball and comes out to play... For a while at least.
The short shorts I speak of have got to be my most favourite of purchases in a long while.
Whilst killing time in the Zara sale a few weeks back I spied this gorgeous cherry print peeking through amongst the jam packed rails of skirts. You know me, I'm a sucker for a novelty print so scurried over, only to find they were in fact shorts. A little disappointed and after a brief thought of "Oh hell no" I decided what the heck, lets try them on.
And I am so glad I did, they're the perfect mix of retro meets modern and they fit like an absolute glove. What is it about shorts that scares us so much? Why does it feel so different to wearing a skirt? When in fact when you think about it, shorts are much less restricting than a mini skirt, but there is just something about wearing shorts that makes me feel that all eyes are on me.
But hey, let them stare because I feel bladdy awesome in them, especially when rocked up with my favourite Bowie band tee, my trusty leather jacket and black boot combo and the sunglasses of my dreams. A summer all rounder and one I can't wait to wear again, sans leather jacket and boots, go on sunshine, I dare ya!
x M
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Those shorts are too cute! Fingers crossed we’ll get more warmer weather, I’ve got so many summer outfits that I haven’t had a chance to wear yet!
Laura x
Love the specks of red in this outfit, especially those sunnies you’re wearing! Gotta say, you remind me a lot of Alexa Chung, Megan! 🙂
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Babes these shorts are DREAMY AF – not too mention the bbygal wearing them! Also that bag is LIFE!
LOVE YOU
Hayley xo
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Always love your outfit posts Megan, you are so gorgeous! x
those shorts are so damn nice!
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You’re killing it as always Megan! So so gorgeous girl, you look amazing! x
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Adore the outfit…those shorts are really cute..
Jen xxx
Hello 🙂 As you know, I love your look in this post. So, I choose your outfit for my inspiration post on my blog !
I hope you will see and like !
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Love all your posts Megan and the new look of your blog is great, especially love the lil musical touch with The Runaways at the end of the post! x
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I’m obsessed with those shorts! They’re so cute and fun! In Australia it’s winter but I’ve only worn a coat once so far…. xx
Love the photos, and your outfit is so original I love that! xo, Sophia from sistersandglitters.com
Love how you’ve mixed three different styles by linking in the red, those shades are still my fave! And yes, can we have23 degrees May – September please?
Lauren x
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I totally feel you on the whole shorts sitch, I wear mini skirts most days and am totally fine but shorts make me want to run for the hills haha! You look amazing in these girl, the print really is the cutest thing! x
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Hi Megan, I have found your youtube channel and your blog recently and I immediately identified with your style. I love your outfits with a little bit of a twist and fun! Greetings from the Czech republic.
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