In classic British style, I’m going to discuss the weather. Here we go:
Saturday was a scorcher, wasn’t it? Crikey!
Bumbling Britishisms aside, it really was rather warm on Saturday. After sitting on the park barbecuing various meats and drinking fruity ciders, I was in no fit state to head out to a party (which was my diary entry for Saturday evening). I treated myself to a cold shower and washed the smoke out of my hair, but was then faced with a new, long-hair-don’t-care dilemma – blow drying.
Long-time mermaids will know that blow drying, straightening and curling heavy hair in hot weather is absolutely awful. But I’m new to this game, and I haven’t quite mastered the natural wave. So rather than battle with a round brush and a bottle of Frizz-Ease, I decided to try a fishtail braid, inspired by this article on Super Savvy Me, who I collaborated with for this post.
Silk shorts, French Connection | T-shirt, H&M | Sandals, Reiss | Clutch, c/o Radley | Watch, c/o Daniel Wellington | Necklace, Topshop | Ring, H&M | Sunglasses, Orla Kiely for Boots Opticians
I used this awesomely cute video tutorial to teach myself how to do a fishtail braid – it’s quick, simple and looks great for summer. With my hair off my face and taken care of, I slipped on some silk shorts, a cotton tee and (almost) flats for a no-nonsense outfit. Finished off with my beautiful Radley bag – which is actually an iPad case but looks great as a clutch – I was good to go.
What’s your favourite summer hairstyle? Any tips for styling long hair in hot heat?
Oooh, I really like the clutch!
After reading this post, I’ve realized that I’m only growing out my hair so that I can fishtail braid it. Thank you for the further inspiration!
Jen you look bloody gorgeous! I love the fishtail (I never managed to do it when I had long hair and now it’s too short!) and that outfit is divine. Love the rich navy 🙂 xx
Cute sunnies! I got my boyfriend to watch a tutorial and he did a fish tail plait for me! haha xxx
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Jen you look stunning in those shorts!
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Great Shorts! They’re beautiful 🙂
Right, definitely time to master the fishtail plait – it looks too good to ignore now!
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your fishtail looks great! i can braid my hair in the standard three-part fashion no problem but i’ve tried the fishtail over and over and never get it right. it looks so easy too, i don’t know what my problem is! 🙁
Love those shorts Jen- you look great 🙂
I am terrible at braiding my own hair. I can do other people’s no problem but it all goes horribly wrong when I attempt it on myself. Off to watch that video! x
Looks like a rely cool outfit for such a warm day, love your little fishtail I’ve meaning to find a tutorial for these!
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Jen, you look great here, I love your shorts and your hair is so pretty!
Maria xxx
Looking so cute with the fishtail.
Beautiful outfit and amazing look! Love the sunnies, It looks like my new pair of Oakley Frogskins edition sunglasses.