I'm feeling very short on inspiration when it comes to project: update summer wardrobe. I'm not sure if its all the doom and gloom news reports on the economy or just being snowed under at work. I have been buying little things here and there but its mostly really boring and basic work clothes - having clothing angst every morning for two weeks will make anyone yearn for a black pencil skirt that actually fits. So, in an attempt to get the fashion juices flowing I trawled though the spring summer ready to wear collections. This is how I would like to look this summer.

This is Elie Saab RTW 2009. I love the pastels - they are underrated. I remember going overboard on pastels a few years ago and have shunned them since, fearing the dreaded cutesy factor. But that top in the last picture is to die for. I can imagine myself pairing it with dark skinnies and wearing it for drinks or dinner (and then getting marina sauce all over the ruffles, being the picture of poise and grace that I am... ).