It’s time to get your boho and summer vibezzzzz on my babes, festival season is well and truly here!
I personally haven’t been to a festival in years, but I must say Glastonbury and Coachella are definitely on my must-experience list. I love flicking through the photos every year to see the festival style, and always want to follow in the ultra cool fashion footsteps of Alexa, Suki and Alessandra – they never step a foot wrong!
Speaking of fashion, if you’re one of the lucky ones gearing up for a summer festival, you’ll be in the midst of working out what to wear and what to bring. My tip – let your creative side run free and come up with a look that’ll make you standout, and keep you comfortable for a whole day of dancing and having fun.
To help make festival planning that little bit easier for you, I’ve collaborated with the super gorgeous accessories and homewares store Postcards Home, to bring you the five accessories you’ll need for outfit perfection.
If festivals aren’t your thing but you love the festival/boho vibe, then you’ll seriously love these accessories too, believe me!
E. Xx
The multi-functional scarf
A scarf is such a handy item to bring to a festival. As I mentioned above, you want to be creative with your outfit, so of course you can wear a scarf as a scarf, but you can also get crazy and have some fun with it. Turn it into a headscarf, a shawl, a bandeau dress, a sarong, or go super on trend and wear it as a top, like me! I’m wearing the beautiful Mustard Embroidered Scarf by Postcards Home and love it!
The handy pouch
You want to keep everything in one place when you’re boogying down at the main stage, so a little pouch is what you need. I’m so obsessed with Postcard Home’s Black Poodle Pouch, isn’t it just the cutest?! This little pouch will be able fit your phone, purse, lippy and sunglasses, and you can simply use it as a clutch or pop it into a bigger bag.
The arm bangles
Embrace one of this season’s biggest trends and make bangles your jewellery of choice. Either stack a few bangles together to make them into a major statement, or go super boho and wear them half way up your arm, just like I did with the uber cool Brass Ribbon Bangle.
The must-have towel
You may wonder why a towel is an essential festival accessory. Well my babes, get ready to be blown away by the amazingness, and handiness of a Hammam towel! Also known as a Turkish towel, these babies absorb water like no other, they also dry quickly and are super light, making them fabulous for festivals. Still not convinced?! Bring along a Hammam towel to your festival and you not only have a great drying device, but you also have a picnic rug, blanket, shawl, and even a skirt, as you can see in my pic! I’m loving the Grey Hammam Towel from Postcards Home, and I bet you will too!
The quirky jewels
To polish off your fabulous festival outfit, you want a little twinkle of quirky jewellery! To get into the real love and peace festival hippy mood, I picked these divine Heart Earrings from Postcards Home. I thought they gave me the little touch of quirk and love I needed to complete the outfit. Hello festival fever!!!
Are you off to a festival this summer? What are your essential festival accessories? Let me know in the comments below!
Disclaimer: This article was a collaboration with Postcards Home, however all thoughts and opinions are of my own.
Caitlin Louise | July 4, 2016
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This outfit is to die for! Absolutely love the top thing (i’m no fashionista). Do you photograph these or does someone else?
Emma Spencer | Author | July 6, 2016
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Thank you so much Caitlin!! My partner takes the photos for me! 🙂 xx
Pallavi (@wildfirecharm) | June 29, 2016
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You pull that top off so well! Never would have thought of it. xx
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Nadia | June 21, 2016
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I am so so in! This is a fab look & you are just so creative with your looks, hon! The scarf is so gorgeous – such a versatile piece and would come in handy in so many ways! Stunner you <3
Loved this look from your Insta so much, darling!
xox Nadia
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 22, 2016
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Awww thank you babe!!! The scarf is definitely amazing and I totally agree it’s such a versatile piece! So happy you like lovely 🙂 xxxx
Face to Curls | June 21, 2016
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This outfit is so cool! Love how you’re working that scarf Hun! x
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 22, 2016
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Awww thank you so much Ann-Marie! So happy you like the outfit and how I styled the scarf! 🙂 xx
Dora Toubanaki | June 18, 2016
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I love the scarf-top!!
Great post!
Dora http://www.BangsBang.com
Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Thanks so much Dora!! So glad you like the scarf! 🙂 xx
taniaatthelondonthing | June 18, 2016
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Love love how you’re working that scarf! 🙂
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Thanks so much Tania babe! 🙂 xx
Andreea Birsan | June 17, 2016
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Those accesories are stunning! Thanks for sharing! x
Have a nice day!
Andreea,
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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They are gorgeous aren’t they Andreea?! Xx
Adaora | June 16, 2016
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Great post. Gorgeous outfit
Adaora
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Thank you so much Adaora!! 🙂 xx
Nevena Krstic | June 16, 2016
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Your scarf looks so cool as a top! 🙂 xx
Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Thanks so much Nevena 🙂 so happy you like! Xx
molly | June 16, 2016
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This look is awesome – so chic and unexpected!
Xx
Molly
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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🙂 Thanks so much Molly, so glad you like it! Xx
El | June 16, 2016
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lovely outfit, you look great
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Aww thanks so much El! xx
Amy | June 16, 2016
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I love festival style although I never go to any festivals but I would love to go to Glastonbury someday! The multi functional scarf is such a good idea and I love that top!
Amy xx
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Yes Glastonbury would be amazing to go to one day!! Thanks so much Amy babe! Xx
LENPARENT | June 16, 2016
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Hotness overloaded! Great styling darling! Happy Thursday!
much love, Len
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Awww you cutie, thanks so much Len!! Xx
Sharon Wu | June 15, 2016
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Wow, this is such an interesting take on festival fashion! Love all the essentials you’ve mentioned. Thanks for sharing babe xx, sharon
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Aww thanks so much Sharon babe!! So glad you liked my take and you love all the essentials 🙂 xx
Gabrielle | June 15, 2016
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Coachella is also on my must-visit list, it looks like SO much fun in every way! I love the unusual ways in which you’ve styled these scarves, particularly the asymmetrical top; so stylish!
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x
Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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How amazing would it be to go to Coachella?! Thanks so much babe, so glad you like how I styled it 🙂 xx
The Style Contour | June 15, 2016
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You look GORGEOUS, Emma! I would’ve never guessed that you were wearing a scarf as a top, it looks amazing and practical, too! I love the sound of that Hammam towel, it’s so multifunctional, which is definitely a must for a festival! I’ve never been to one before, but like you, Coachella is definitely on my list! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great week so far, beautiful!
XO,
Jalisa
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Oh Jalisa your comments are always amazing babe 🙂 !!! Yes Coachella would be so amazing to go to one day! So glad you like scarf and the towel, it was such a fun collab to be creative with! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend lovely xx
thestyletune | June 15, 2016
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those are definitely essentials! love ur whole look!
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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So happy you agree love!! Thank you 🙂 xx
Abigail | June 15, 2016
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You look incredible Emma!
BLUSH & NOISE
Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Thank you so much lovely lady 🙂 xx
Missy May | June 15, 2016
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Loving the fun with the sexy vibe. Great pieces!
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Wooo thank you so much babe! Xx
Amy Arnold | June 15, 2016
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Great essentials for festivals. I feel like arm bangles are definitely key.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Emma Spencer | Author | June 18, 2016
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Yes I lovvvve arm bangles! Thanks so much Amy! Xx
The Fashion Folks | June 15, 2016
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Love your necklace, so chic to the outfit! Xx
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thanks so much lovely!! Glad you like 🙂 xx
itgirlbyeleonorapetrella | June 15, 2016
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Grat tips!
XOXO,
Eleonora
It-Girl
Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thank you Eleonora! Glad you liked the post! Xx
Holly Olivia | June 15, 2016
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Love how creative you’ve been with the accessories! I went to my first festival when I was about 10 and wore lots of neon, a khaki sunhat (very cool), union jack wellies and spiderweb print tights…x
Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thanks so much Holly!! Hahaha your comment actually made me laugh so much! Well I did say you have to be creative with these festival outfits and it sounds like you really were! I tell you what though you could actually probably get away with that outfit now 😉 xx
Gemma | June 15, 2016
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Great post, I love how creative you are with the scarfs Emma, it’s actually a fabulous festival look. You look gorgeous. Gemma x
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Ohh thank you so much Gem!!! It was such a fun collab to do as I could get really creative! So happy you like the look and you think it’ll be fab for a festival! 🙂 xx
The Velvet Runway | June 15, 2016
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Love this outfit! The multi-functional scarf looks so pretty and useful and I love your boots too!
Great post
Julia xx
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Aww thanks so much Julia!! The scarf is gorg isn’t it?! The boots were just from New Look! They’re a bit wet from the wet grass haha but I guess that adds to the festival vibe too, especially if you’re going to one in the UK haha! Xx
Marta Sierra (MartaMademoiselle) | June 15, 2016
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Talk about fab, how amazing is the use of a scarf as a top?? That’s something I’ve been playing with also for summer and it just looks amazing (also, it is so fun to do)! Love your choker necklace too!
Love,
Marta
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Oh Marta, you’re so lovely!! It was definitely a fun experiment and it ended up working really well! So happy you like the look babe! Xx
theoceansdock | June 15, 2016
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I love your look! That scarf is gorgeous.
XX
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thanks so much lovely! The scarf is definitely divine! Xx
Trang Do | June 15, 2016
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Great outfit! Stunning look!
Hugs,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thanks so much love! So happy you like the look! Xx
Hattie Martinez | June 15, 2016
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You are looking so beautiful dear, amazing style!
Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Ohhh Hattie, you’re too kind lovely! Thank you so much 🙂 xx
violettedaily | June 15, 2016
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This outfit is so cool!
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thanks so much babes! So happy you like the outfit! Xx
rumeladey | June 15, 2016
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What a great post love your scarf.
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thank you so much lovely! The scarf is gorgeous hey! Xx
Laura Mitbrodt | June 15, 2016
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That scarf is so cute, I love the poodle one
xo
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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I love the scarf and poodle pouch too Laura!! The pouch is definitely super cute! Xx
Maggie Krol | June 14, 2016
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These are great tips!
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Xoxo, Maggie
Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thank you Maggie! Glad you liked the post! Xx
Sophia I. | June 14, 2016
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Beautiful look.
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thanks so much Sophia! You sent me two comments, you must really like the look 😉 haha xx
Sophia I. | June 14, 2016
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Beautiful outfit.
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 15, 2016
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Thank you so much Sophia! Xx
Camila Alarcón Cervantes | June 14, 2016
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Loving this super chic outfit, you look gorgeous!
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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Aww thank you so much Camila, so lovely of you! Xx
Saara (@SaaraSofiaBlog) | June 14, 2016
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That scarf is such a clever accessory and goes perfectly with the outfit! I’m not such a fan of festivals but I sure love the fashion.
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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It’s such a gorgeous scarf isn’t it?! The fashion is definitely the thing I love the most about festivals!! Xx
andathousandwords | June 14, 2016
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Lovely post dear. That outfit looks amazing on you.
X Merel
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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So glad you liked Merel!! Thank you so much 🙂 xx
Helena S. de Ilenczfalva | June 14, 2016
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You look wonderful! Love your style! 🙂 x
Helena – Swedish girl in Tokyo
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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Awww thanks so much Helena!! 🙂 xx
Izabela | June 14, 2016
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I’ve never been to a festival before. I really like that multifunctional scarf. I think it would be perfect for picnics, too.
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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It’s such a handy scarf isn’t it! It definitely would be great for picnics! The hammam towel would be too! Xx
yuka | June 14, 2016
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coachella is always so fun, you definitely should go one year! and I totally agree with your selection, especially the scarf! so necessary!
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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Oooo I would definitely love to go to Coachella one day! So glad you agree lovely, yes a scarf is so handy!! Xx
Kasie Chelanne | June 13, 2016
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My friend had a giant multi-functional scarf at Coachella and it ended up being a lifesaver so many times. I ran right out and bought one as well and now take it to every outdoor festival and show I go to!
Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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Hahaha scarves are lifesavers aren’t they?! You don’t really understand how handy they are until you get one!! They’re also so fab when you go travelling. I always make sure I take one when I’m flying! Xx
Lora | June 13, 2016
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Love the look! So excited for festival time, yass 😀
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Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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Thanks so much Lora!!! I know right?! So excited, just wish the weather would warm up a bit!! Xx
Modish Mémoire | June 13, 2016
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Thanks for sharing beautiful! Loved all these accessories. I need a multifunctional scarf! I love how you styled it.
Emma Spencer | Author | June 14, 2016
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Thanks so much lovely, I’m so glad you like everything! You definitely need a multi-functional scarf, they’re amazing! Xx