I like short shorts for summer.

Sooo it may not look like summer here in England but that doesn't mean we can't get our wardrobes ready for that magical day when the sun comes back!

I'm big on dresses for all year wear but this summer I'm really into shorts too! They're so versatile and come in loads of different styles. You can achieve so many looks with them. 



I like denim hotpants. (See my post on the 90s grunge trend for more on this!) Denim shorts come in all styles but they're just the opitomy of a casual summer day. Wear them in a pretty, sweet way with flowers and pastel, floaty tops, wear them with a plaid shirt for a 90s throwback look.... in fact, wear them with just about anything!

I like nautical shorts.Nautical style is so utterly perfect for relaxed summer days. It's sophisticated and chic yet oh so easy. Wear a pallette of white, navy and red and top off with gold detailing, stripes and some glam accessories.

I like cool print shorts.
Striking and so versatile. Aztec print shorts are just perfect for summer days and monochrome prints are spot-on for those grungy days.

I like dip dye shorts.

Funky and colourful. Summer fun in a nutshell.

I like the 90s grunge style revival

Remember this?! And all this..

The 90s were gooood. Most of us have that heart-warming nostalgia so embrace it now as grunge is back. So it might not be that pretty but it certainly is very cool and pretty perfect for summer and festivals alike!


Think eclectic, oversize, worn faded denim & chambray, bare tummies and plaid. It's time to bring back those much-loved 90's classics: 


The plaid shirt.

(C) Georgie Bedford

The denim cutoffs.

The crop top.

The denim jacket.
Or denim shirt.

The grungy little babydoll dress. 
Floral is good, with lace trim socks for good measure.

Eclectic jewellery.

The sneakers. 
Converse, Keds and now Vans Authentics.

(c) Georgie Bedford

Think: eclectic, fun, funky, affordable, casual chic, unkempt, with a palette of maroon, forest green, indigo, brown, and black and white.


Get yourself some: drainpipes, oversize sweaters, black leather jackets, little patterned rucksacks, bike shorts, penny loafers, leggings, shortalls, cross necklaces & earrings, platforms & flatforms, slap bands (remember them? good fun), railroad stripes, Disney sweaters, band t-shirts, bowler hats, baby pink hair, bum-bags (or 'fanny pack' over the pond... I can't not giggle).

Slapbands

Shortalls

A rucksack

Oversize Sweater

Penny Loafers

Flatform sandals

A bowler hat

Railroad stripe shorts

Pink hair

Bum bag / fanny pack

Clueless

My own personal items I include in the 90s trend are tartan skirts - I've always loved them, think: 90s classic film, Clueless, and that great preppy style (or wear them in grungy way, your call) - and Ray-Ban wayfarers - I think these go perfectly but they're not actually 90s at all as the classic style's long-lasting popularity dropped at start of the 90s (in favour of wraparound frames)but who says fashion must be historically accurate! 

Velvet dress

Courtney Love

You could also throw some Kinderwhore style in there, which is basically child-like outfits worn in a grungy way (pan collars, babydoll dresses, ripped fishnets, long socks, Mary Jane's etc.)

'Fated to be Hated'

Platform Mary Janes

So there you go - that's my snippet of what I love about this great throwback trend and hopefully some inspiration for you! 


OK OK, here's a little more to keep you going...

(c) Georgie Bedford

And finally, let's agree to stay well away from these not-so-cool 90s moments...

P.S. Lol...

P.P.S. For further reading, check out these posts and blogs;


Voodoo Trend and College Fashion for more 90s fashion.


Children of the nineties for some 90s nostalgia.