10 Summer Vintage Designer Essentials
If you’re anything like us, I bet a lot of you already have ‘future summer purchases’ pinned on Pinterest, shopping lists scrawled into journals or even a long line of essentials typed on your ‘notes’ app that you plan to purchase for this Summer! But let’s hazard a guess as to what’s on your summer wish list….
- Sunnies - standard Summer buy (maybe because every year you manage to sit on the last pair)
- Swimming costume (or four!) - for your 14 nights away in Greece
- Distressed shorts for all those dozens of festivals
- Flip flops - pool side essentials
- Numerous crop tops for those day-to-night garden events
- Transfer tattoos and eye glitter - because you’re going to be exuding boho goddess
- A fringed leather satchel - because you’re a gypsy cowgirl ready to party
Ours, is a little different. At Messina Hembry, we adore our vintage clothing, and so the only thing we can think about during the funnest season of the year is how great we’re going to feel wearing our very own designer vintage garms! Summer is essentially the most creative time of year (and the bravest!), colours get brighter and prints get bolder…you can venture out the house with bare legs and arms, wear sun hats and oversized Ozzy style glasses - ah, it’s a wonderful time to be alive. But our Messina Hembry summer essentials list looks a little more like this…
FOR THE BOY
1. Kappa Polo Shirt in Pink Cotton £9.99
What an eye-catching colour! This Kappa polo shirt is ideal for days out walking in the sun, playing a spot of sport or making a trip to the pub with the lads. A great all round tee in a vibrant shade - style with loafers and some formal board shorts for a smart look!
2. Hugo Boss Shorts in Grey Floral £13.99
Some Hawaiian printed shorts may sound cliche, but if you can’t wear them now, when can you!? This funky Hugo Boss pair will be the soul of your summer! Wear casually on the beach with flip flops and a can of Fosters…
3. Adidas Sports Shorts in Blue Polyester £9.99
Everyone wants to work on their ‘summer bod’ during these months, so why not invest in some top notch activewear? We are lucky enough to have a plentiful selection of vintage sportswear including industry favourites; Nike and Adidas.
4. Hugo Boss Blazer Jacket in Grey £22.99
If you’re after something a bit dressier for the evenings (July is renowned for the many weddings too!) then you may want to opt for a full suit jacket in a lighter palette. Easy to style with skinny denim jeans or linen trousers depending on your occasion, this grey blazer will grace you with the cool of George Clooney.
5. Ralph Lauren Shirt in Yellow check £15.99
Yellow is the colour of happiness, growth and radiant sunshine - the perfect shade to clad yourself in for this time of year - you’ll spread joyous cheer to onlookers.
FOR THE GIRLS
6. Tommy Hilfiger Sleeveless Shirt in Pink £9.99
This uber cute polo tank top is ideal for any sporting activity, whether it be a game of squash or a day-long hike through the rolling hills of the countryside!
7. Christian Lacroix Mini Skirt in Yellow Linen £13.99
Whip those pins out and show case them in a brightly coloured mini skirt! The patterned buttons on this Christian Lacroix make it incredibly unique - perfect for dressing up for festivals.
8. Eddie Bauer Denim Jacket £9.99
You’ll be wanting a nice cover up for those cooler evenings, and a denim jacket is the ideal coat of choice. Warm enough to save you from that Britannia breeze, but still airy enough not to trap your skin in fluffy fibres. These look badass if you add a little custom DIY to the collars and pocket lapels too!
9. Vila Stripey Dress £16.99
A nautical dress is an obvious choice, but check out this rainbow striped number! Bright in appearance, lightweight to touch and effortless to wear on the beach or to a fancy dinner, it’s a great choice for any occasion!
10. Moschino Floral Shorts £19.9
Floral shorts are great alternative to the usual blue denim hotpants everyone dons as soon as it hits 12 degrees! These designer babies are bang on trend and bloomin’ gorgeous.
