Dreamy Midsummer Nights
I will never, ever tire of evenings like this. Dreamy midsummer evenings when the sun keeps shining, the working week is over and the promise of an exciting weekend lies ahead. This was Friday night. Ian and I had booked a table for dinner and walked along the canal and into the centre of Skipton.
I bought this cutout lace maxi dress a few weeks ago for our upcoming holiday in Porto Santo. There are so few evenings we can wear something like this without needing an extra layer that I simply had to wear it and make the most. This is from the tall range at Asos. And for reference, I’m 5 ft 9 and I’m wearing flat espadrilles with mine. I’d say it’s runs slightly small. This is a 12 and it’s snug across the chest. There is a cute, short version here in the petite range which is absolutely gorgeous.
It’s lined to the low thigh which means the beautiful eyelet lace below that becomes semi-sheer in the sunshine.
The delicate honey bee and falling leaves necklaces look so pretty together. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like anything too heavy around my neck when it’s warm.
Midsummer in Skipton
A leisurely ten minute stroll from my house is all it takes to get into the centre of Skipton. And every route is a picturesque one. It’s wonderful being so close to the shops, restaurants and cafes. It’s a small, but beautifully formed little town and I love it here.
The Two Sisters, Skipton
We ate at The Two Sisters, a popular cafe bar. This isn’t a formal review by the way, it’s just somewhere we love to eat. It has a relaxed, friendly feel with views of the church above.
And in this photograph, it looks like I could be somewhere Mediterranean. There’s just something wonderful about sitting outside for a glass of wine isn’t there?
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20 comments
so fresh and femine lizzy
so beautiful dress
Aww, thank you so much xxx
Beautiful light on these photos, really perfect for the dreamy dress. Skipton looks fab, I’ve never been but we have family ties. X
Thank you. Yes, it was beautiful, warm light. It makes such a difference doesn’t it to photos. i love living here. I’ve been in the centre for almost four years and I love it xxxx
Love the two necklaces.what is the length of the falling leaves you are wearing and can you only buy them online as I would like to see before I buy
Thank you so much and sorry for the delay in replying! Yes, the Falling Leaves necklace is only available online (and mine is the 70cm version). It’s such a pretty and easy to wear necklace xxx
Love the two together.thank you
Liz the light on these pictures is absolutely beautiful (kudos to the Instagram husband), but it still doesn’t detract from how beautiful YOU look in this dress! This silhouette is my favourite kind of style with the fitted bodice and fuller skirt, and white embroidery anglaise is soooooooooo nice in summer.
Plus how glorious does Skipton look in the sun?! I always think in this weather there’s no need to go abroad…!
Catherine x
Hee hee! Yes, the Instagram husband is brilliant at finding the best light. He’s so patient too. And thank you for the lovely compliments about me and the dress. I love broderie anglaise, especially in white xxxx
Dreamlike dress and dreamlike photos. Skipton looks like the northern England we other Europeans know from TV series, but then for real. Wow! I can see why you love living there. Love, Lieske
Thank you Liekse, yes, it’s very quaint here in Skipton. It’s a typical market town and is very small and friendly xxxx
You really do look beautiful, Lizzy! That dress is divine, but you had me at the title, Midsummer Night’s Dream! That’s my favourite Shakespeare play and always makes me think of dreamy summers…. exactly like your photos portray!
Skipton looks gorgeous, by the way.
Hugs
Suzy xx
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These photos are beautiful, you look beautiful and that dress is so dreamy as well! Go the tall range at ASOS!
Julia // The Sunday Mode
Thank you Julia. The tall range at ASOS is fab isn’t it. It makes such a difference when the proportions are altered accordingly! xxx
The dress and necklaces are so beautiful 😱 I love maxi dresses but always look tiny in them 😂Abi xx
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Thank you Abi. Yes, I love the necklaces too and I knwo what you mean about maxi dresses if you are petite. I have the opposite problem with shorter styles. They make me look huge! xxxx
Oh no 😢xxxx
It’s all about the proportions isn’t it! Lots of love xxxx
Gorgeous! I’m convinced you have the best taste in jewelry- love the layering you have going on! I’d love to see a post where you talk about your favorite jewelry pieces from the summer! Happy Friday! 🙂
Oh Helen, thank you so much. That is such a lovely suggestion. I might take you up on that idea and do just that. Thank you again, love Lizzy xxxx