Peep into Fashion: Southern Belle

Okay, I know I am way way way way WAY behind schedule on TV series watching, but that’s only because I do NOT have Astro! Yes, it’s shocking I know! Not many people don’t have Astro. And another fact is that I don’t really watch TV. :) I do enjoy TV series and movies of course, but with movies you can watch it in the cinema, or get a DVD but with TV series, I usually have to wait for a decent copy before being able to watch it. Plus, I hate suspense! I can’t take it! I don’t like waiting for 1 episode after another, I personally prefer marathons! :) Or at least TV & Movie marathons. The outdoors kind, not so much ya. :)

So enough babbling, here are we gonna talk about my current favourite TV series, True Blood! For those of you who haven’t seen, it’s basically a story about this girl Sookie Stackhouse and her boyfriend who is a vampire and basically all the fun supernatural things la! Watching the show, I cannot help but notice how Sookie always seem to have the most adorable outfits on! I love all her clothes! So here’s just a short idea on getting Sookie Stackhouse’s Southern Belle look!

First of all, if you haven’t watched the show, the setting and location of the show is in the South, Texas/Louisiana/Southern Fried Chicken region. Yum. I love fried chicken. Moving on, because the show is set in the South the weather of the area is pretty much like ours. Warm and hot all day long, as a result you’ll notice that Sookie rarely wears anything too covered up as she favours sleeveless, cooling pieces to battle the heat.

Simple. Fresh. Sweet. And breezy. :)

Moving onto the looks! Let’s start with something barely there! :)

1 & 2. Topshop’s Gingham Frill Underwire Bikini, 3. Topshop’s Ditsy Chiffon Bikini, 4. Topshop’s Floral Halter Bandeau Bikini, 5. Moschino Cheap & Chic.

1. Bronzette Bikini, 2. Bruno Frisoni’s Denim Wedge Sandal, 3. F21’s Revo Lens Sunglasses, 4. F21’s Daisy Flower Flip-flops, 5. F21’s Floral Bouquet Ring, 6. F21’s Floral Embodied Headwrap
Swimsuits! Though there aren’t any beaches close to where Sookie lives, there are tons of little lakes and rivers around, plus lots of space on your porch if you’re looking to get a little sun on your skin. And there was this one episode where Sookie was lying back on her porch and had this totally cute bikini on with her white specs and big floppy hat! So nice!

Denim!

1. Topshop’s Button Down Dungarees, 2. F21’s Classic Cuffed Denim Cutoffs, 3. Topshop’s Grey Destroyed Hotpants

1. F21’s Embellished Rib Tank, 2. F21’s Colour Splash Top, 3. F21’s Silken Flora Shelf Bra, 4. Topshop’s Denim Mini Skirt, 5. Keds’ Canvas Shoe
There’s something about denim that is a must have! And with it being warm 70% of the time, there’s no point shimmying into a pair of tight skinny jeans when you can bare your legs with short denim pieces instead! Wear your denim with a simple white tank, or a floral spag top for that laidback look. :) Don’t forget your pair of white sneakers!

Clean, clear Whites!

1. F21’s Stone Flower Earrings, 2. F21’s Pleated Attraction Dress, 3. F21’s Endless Eyelets Dress, 4. Karl Lagerfeld

1. F21’s Feather Charm Necklace, 2. F21’s Floral Embodied Headwrap, 3. F21’s Vintage Embroidery Dress, 4. Topshop’s Floral Cross Body Clutch Bag, 4. (inside) Topshop’s Heart Double Frame Clasp Purse, 5. Mulberry, 6. GoJane’s Ruffle Back Ballerina Flats
As we all know, white is the most reflective colour and as such white will literally repel heat instead of absorbing it, thus keeping you that much cooler. And in the south where it can get really warm in the day, wearing white will make a difference! Not to mention that there’s so many things you can pair up with white! White dresses with bright shoes, or a statement bag. Bright tops with colourful skirts and chunky accessories! Options are endless!

Lastly, Prints!

1. Bottega Veneta, 2. F21’s Floral Harvest Dress, 3. Ralph Lauren’s Linen Dress, 4. Etro

1. Topshop’s Patent Camelia Cross Body Bag, 2. F21’s Pearlescent Double Headband, 3. Ralph Lauren, 4. Christopher Kane, 5. F21’s Elegant Rose Bracelet Set, 6. F21’s Double Banded Headband, 7. F21’s Reptile Texture Metal Earrings 8. Topshop’s Bow 2 Tone Bag
Pretty, pretty prints! For a style that is truly southern, how can you not have prints! Be it tablecloth plaid or vintage florals, prints are a must for the south! After all, there’s no better way to celebrate a region that’s frequently sunny with a dashes of colourful prints! Prints are an easy way to bring a pop of colour into you outfit!

Oh! And here are a few cool ads from True Blood! :)