Wearing a one shoulder ruffle top

Faithfull one shoulder ruffle top (luxe option), RUBY a-line mini skirt (old but suede alternative here), Maje strappy heels (similar here), Chanel boy bag (affordable here)

Even though we’re yet to jet off on our holiday, I’ve already been finding myself feeling inspired by the promise of a beachside retreat, and the possibilities of a few new wardrobe additions.

While I got this one shoulder ruffle top from Faithfull, with the full intent of wearing it solely as resort wear, I love how it pairs with this a-line mini skirt I picked up from RUBY last year. The cotton drill adds structure, where the linen gives movement and flow, and a pair of strappy heeled sandals finish off the look. As it cools down, I feel like this look also would work well with a little skivvy paired underneath, and a slick pair of sock booties – like these ones from Topshop (which are an incredible dupe for the Balenciaga knife boots).

It’s a pretty simple combination (like practically all my outfits…!), that still feels like a step outside my comfort zone; the subtle flash of midriff is typically something I’d usually avoid, but living in a city where summer temps are usually in the high 30s, I figure, why not just embrace it?