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Unleashing My Inner Hippie & WIWT

Yup that's right I seem to have unleashed my inner hippie after looking at all the gorgeous cream lace dresses in my post on Wednesday (see here) & am now lusting after an ethnic/embroidered top (or two ;-) ).

I'm thinking these would make the perfect top for cooler summer days that could look super cool with denim shorts (think festival chic) or if cooler worn with boyfriend jeans & sandals for a casual daytime look or even teamed with heels & a fabulous clutch for an evening look.

So let's get on with my picks on the high street starting with this gorgeous number from Mango.  I love the injection of colours in the embroidery & am thinking it would also work with my red capris.






For something with a bit more embroidery then how about this blouse from Mint Velvet?  I absolutely love the colours & think this would look so fresh & gorgeous teamed with light blue denim.






Back to Mango with this next top & a real classic, that is giving me a seriously twitchy fingers!!!






This one from H&M is pretty similar to the Mango one but with a white background as opposed to cream.  






If you fancy something a bit longer in the body then this next one from Next could be just what you're looking for plus it comes in three different colours.  It even looks long enough for throwing over a bikini or swimsuit so could even be used as a beach cover which would give me a great reason *coughs excuse* to make an additional purchase ;-)














Or maybe even this top, also from Next & again in three different colours.














Even good old M&S have this offering - personally I wouldn't tie up the ties as I think this would look a lot better untied but it could be a great addition to any wardrobe.






Back to Mango for this next top & I'm totally loving the stripes not to mention the colour, I mean seriously how fresh would this look with white jeans.






Similar in style is this one from H&M.  Now I'm not usually a fan of elastic bottoms on tops as they have a nasty habit of rising & not only causing a cold back but exposing my mummy tummy which believe me is best kept hidden as opposed to on show for all to see!!!  However with the elastic waistband this top could look rather cool teamed with a white floaty maxi skirt, so I might have to make an exception to my rule & give it a whirl!!






Plus it's also available in cream!!!






Back to contrasting embroidery but this time across the shoulders with this top from Mango.










And keeping with the monochrome vibe is this mesh top from M&S.






However, if you're more of a plain dresser & think the above tops have a bit too much going on then don't panic as I've found some stunning all cream numbers too.  Starting with this Mango embroidery blouse with square neckline.






A similar style but in chiffon, so it might need a camisole underneath to protect your modesty is this round necked top from Mango.






In fact if it's an all cream top you fancy you really only need look at Mango as they also have this stunning top too!!!






Or you could also try this one from H&M at the bargain price of £14.99......for that price it would be rude not to investigate further surely.......anyone with me?!!!





Stepping away from all things peace & love here's what I'm wearing today.  Off out for the day to a National Trust, picnic (which may end up being ate in the car if it's raining!!!) & may even squeeze a trip to the cinema - so comfort & layers are the order of the day!!!




Jacket - Mango
Shirt - Zara
Bag - Boden
Boyfriend Jeans - Zara
Leopard Print Pumps - Boden


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Jacket - Mango £59.99
Shirt - Mango £24.99
Bag - ASOS £20
Boyfriend Jeans - Mint Velvet £59
Pumps - ASOS £20


So what do you think?  Are you feeling the love for the ethnic top......I fear now my inner hippie has been released there'll be no stopping her.....I can almost see myself on holiday going from beach to bar with one of these babies teamed with my denim shorts, panama & a layering of necklaces.......you have been warned!!!!

All that remains now is for me to decide which top (or should that be tops?!!!) my inner hippie wants to rock!!!  I'd love to hear if you're feeling the love & how you'd style yours.

Have a great Sunday & enjoy the lack of Sunday blues come 9pm this evening.  I'm off to make the most of the last Bank Holiday for a while.......always a sad feeling knowing that apart from summer holidays that the next long weekend is at the end of August but hey if we get a great summer every day will feel like a holiday no?!!!

See you tomorrow.

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12 comments

  1. Love that jacket Jane, I've been looking for a blue one. I'm slowly coming round to those tops, like the blue and white H&M one the best. Have a lovely Sunday whatever you get up to and enjoy your lie in of course! X

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    1. Thanks Trea, the H&M ones are gorgeous aren't they....I may have to investigate further ;-)
      Hope you're having a fab weekend too.
      Jane xx

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  2. What a fab selection, I love those tops I bought a few last year and wore them to death so have bought a few more this year as they look fab with denim shorts and sliders for hols, I have the H&M ones and love the Mango ones too xxx

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    1. I'm liking the fact they're great for hiding a multitude of sins Frances & like you say they look fab with denim shorts, I think I definitely need to invest in at least one!!!
      Jane xx

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  3. Hi Jane. The first mango top is exactly the same top that I bought from Zara last year? I can't remember how much I paid for it but it is, literally, the very same. It is fab and I love these tops with a passion. H xx

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    1. I love that first top Helen & how strange it's the same as one you got last year from Zara. I shall definitely be investigation a few of these tops that's for sure!!
      Jane xx

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  4. I do love an ethnic top or two and have a couple from Monsoon who do these really well. I tend to go for cream background with navy or black but I am loving the navy and red Next ones you feature here Jane x

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    1. The Next ones are great aren't they Sharron, something that little bit different to all the cream & white ones around.
      Jane xx

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  5. The hippy type top is on my radar too Jane! I really love the navy Next folk top but I need to do some proper in store *research*!! Cue a shopping trip!! Love your outfit of the day....the blue and pink look wonderful together xx

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    1. Ooh can't wait to see how you get on with your 'research' Michelle ;-) I may have ordered a few of the above ones to investigate further!!!
      Jane xx

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  6. I love your selection, particularly the Mango ones! I am trying and failing to find one that looks nice on me, they all look hideous, but I like a challenge and will keep going!
    A x

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    1. Definitely keep going Abbi, I can't wait to see which one you finally decide on!
      Jane xx

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