12 classic summer staples to invest in

Aug 7, 2020 | 0 comments

Summer has (I’m tempted to say; as expected) decided to return full force here in august, so even though I’m already longing for my fave season of them all, autumn, I don’t think it’s the slightest bit too late to share a bit of summer inspiration with you. Especially not when we’re talking about the more classic and timeless kind. Items which you can love summer after summer. Now that’s something we like up in here, am I right? So use this post as inspiration now, or save it to Pinterest and have a look at it next year.

Sommer er (som ventet, fristes jeg næsten til at sige) kommet stærkt tilbage her i august, så selvom jeg allerede glæder mig til yndlingssæsonen over dem alle, efterår, så synes jeg langt fra det er for sent at dele sommer inspiration. Navnligt ikke, når det kommer til den mere klassiske form for sommer inspiration. Ting, som du kan hive frem år efter år. Det er noget vi kan lide her på kanalen, ikke? Så – brug indlægget her som inspiration nu, eller gem det ovre på Pinterest til næste år.

1 / The straw bag

Straw items come in many shapes and sizes, and it’s something we’ve seen a lot especially the past couple years. To me straw is the epitome of summer. This* cute bumbag is from Arket and it’s small but practical.

Strå i alle afskygninger der noget der især har præget modebilledet de sidste par år, og for mig er materialet indbegrebet af sommer. Denne* taske i bumbag afskygning fra Arket er lille men praktisk.

2 / The straw hat

In the same category as the before mentioned bag, I think the straw hat* is an absolute musthave during summer. Not only is it nice to look at, it also protects my sensitive scalp and my face from the sun.

I samme kategori som den førnævnte taske så synes jeg, at stråhatten* er et must om sommeren. Ikke kun fordi den er super skøn visuelt, men også fordi den beskytter min sarte hovedbund og mit ansigt mod solens skrappe stråler.

3 / A feminine dress

A feminine dress which can easily be dressed up for all the summer festivities is something I’ve fallen completely in love with this year. By the start of the year I bought this dress in a vintage shop in Berlin and it’s been a go-to on many occasions already; both for everyday and special occasions. The dress above is from Faithfull The Brand and it has that same feminine and summery vibe to it.

En feminin kjole som let kan dresses op til alle sommerens fester er noget, jeg især i år har haft stor glæde af. Jeg købte i starten af året denne kjole i en vintage butik i Berlin, og den har været et kæmpe hit; både til hverdag og fest. Kjolen på oversigten her er fra Faithfull The Brand og kan lidt det samme.

4 / A great pair of sunnies

I know it’s almost needless to mention the sunnies, but they are nevertheless something I’ve got in my purse all year round, even when the sun is not shining. Not to look extra cool (though, you do instantly look more chic when you put on a pair of sunnies), but simply because I have very light-sensitive eyes that are always a bit runny. The classic Ray Ban Wayfarer sunnies* have been around for years, and I love this pair so much which I have myself in the brown version.

Det er næsten overflødigt at nævne solbrillerne, men ikke desto mindre er de faktisk fast inventar i min taske hele året rundt, selv når solen ikke skinner. Ikke for at se ekstra smart ud (selvom man unægteligt ser lidt mere cool ud med et par gode shades), men såmænd fordi jeg har nogle enormt lysfølsomme øjne der altid løber i vand. De klassiske Ray Ban Wayfarer* solbriller har været her i mange år, og jeg er selv helt pjattet med mine egne som jeg har i den her brune version.

5 / A classic white tee

A good, white tee is something I can’t live without. Recently I actually published a video on my YouTube channel, with some tips on how to avoid yellow pit stains and keeping your white clothes looking bright and white, which you might want to check out as well. I buy my fave t-shirts at the men’s section over at Organic Basics.

En god, hvid t-shirt er noget jeg ganske enkelt ikke kan leve uden. For nyligt udgav jeg iøvrigt denne video ovre på min kanal, bl.a. med nogle tips til at undgå, at dine t-shirts bliver misfarvede eller får gule pletter under armene. Min absolutte yndlings t-shirts køber jeg i herre afdelingen hos Organic Basics.

6 / White jeans

White jeans or shorts is a go-to for me during the summer. I actually wear my white jeans pretty much all through the year, but there’s just something about them that makes them particularly nice during this time of year. I like going for those that are slightly off-white or even ecru like this pair* from Arket, because they are just a tat more practical and easy to maintain than those that are bright white.

Hvide jeans eller shorts er også et hit hos mig om sommeren. Faktisk går jeg i mine hvide jeans det meste af året, men der er altså også bare noget over dem der skriger af sommer. Jeg går gerne efter en off-white eller ecru udgave som disse* fra Arket, for de er bare lige en tand mere praktiske og eventuelle pletter bliver en smule mindre synlige, end på et par kridhvide af slagsen.

7 / A shirt dress

Shirt dresses are wonderfully effortless and airy during the summer time. I love my army green shirt dress which I bought preloved on Vestiaire Collective earlier this year, but the dress above* is so lovely too. I use my shirt dress with everything from sneakers to edgy boots – but it’s also easy to throw on after a day at the beach or by the pool, and combine with a basic pair of flip flops.

Skjortekjoler er dejligt skødesløse og luftige om sommeren. Jeg elsker min army grønne skjortekjole som jeg købte brugt på Vestiaire Collective i starten af sommeren, men kjolen ovenfor* er altså også super skøn. Jeg bruger min kjole med alt fra sneakers til rå støvler – men den kan også let hives over hovedet på stranden eller ved poolen, og kombineres med et par basic flip flops.

8 / Basic trainers

My white trainers are another all year staple within my wardrobe. I love the selection at the sustainable sneaker brand Veja, and I’ve got a pair of V-10 sneakers from the brand myself. Even after having been used a lot for almost 3 years now, they still look amazing and they are so easy to clean. This* more slim and delicate version is lovely too, and it might very well be the next pair I should try from the brand.

Mine hvide sneakers er en fast bestanddel af min garderobe hele året rundt. Jeg elsker udvalget hos det bæredygtige mærke Veja, og jeg har selv et par i modellen V-10 derfra. Selv efter at være brugt flittigt i næsten 3 år, så ser de stadig super fine ud og de er simpelthen så nemme at rengøre. Denne* mere smalle og spinkle model er jeg også vild med, og det kunne meget vel være det næste par jeg skulle prøve fra mærket.

9 / A light weight shirt

A classic shirt in white, light blue or with pinstripes is something I ADORE. During the summer I typically go for a version in a very light cotton material, or better yet; linen* like the one above. Linen is lovely and breathable and just perfect for summer time.

En klassisk skjorte i hvid, lys blå eller med smalle striber ELSKER jeg. Om sommeren går jeg typisk efter én i et florlet bomuldsmateriale, eller endnu bedre; i hør* som den vist ovenfor. Hør er super lækkert og åndbart at iføre sig om sommeren, som mange af jer nok ved.

10 / Chic sandals

A pair of chic, sophisticated sandals can make a huge difference for your summer wardrobe. Of course there’s always the classic Birkenstocks, which I’ve grown to love myself this time of year – but these* from Loq are just a tat more dressy. I love the low and comfy heel height, and I’m a huge fan of sandals that you tie around your leg like these. In my opinion it’s the perfect sandals for both day and night!

Et par lækre, sofistikerede sandaler kan virkelig gøre en kæmpe forskel for din sommer garderobe. Jovidst er Birkenstocks for nyligt blevet noget, som jeg ikke kan undvære på denne tid af året – men disse* fra Loq er bare en anelse mere dressy. Jeg er vild med den lille men praktiske hæl, og så elsker jeg generelt sko og sandaler der snøres let om benet. De kan bruges både til hverdag og fest i min optik!

11 / A denim skirt

A denim skirt or a pair of denim short is another thing I always pull out from storage this time of year. My absolute go-to is one that comes in a light blue version, like the skirt* shown above and I love the raw hemline too. This is such a wonderful, summer-y alternative to my blue jeans, which I wear all through the year.

En denim nederdel eller et par denim shorts er en anden ting, som over årene er blevet en fast del af min sommer garderobe. Jeg er allermest tilhænger af den lyseblå af slagsen, som nederdelen* ovenfor og jeg elsker den rå kant. En rigtig god, sommerlig udgave af mine blå jeans, som jeg bor i stort set hele året rundt.

12 / Espadrilles

Last but not least, I wanted to mention espadrilles. They come in many different variations, but I love these* from Castaner which I also have myself. I bought mine preloved last year and they are so comfortable. You can even get them with a lower heel height, if you prefer that. They instantly make any outfit look like summer!

Sidst men ikke mindst, så ville jeg lige slå et slag for espadriller. De kommer i mange afskygninger, men jeg elsker disse* fra Castaner som jeg også selv har. Jeg købte mine brugt sidste år og de er simpelthen så behagelige. De fås iøvrigt med en lavere hæl, så hvis man ikke er til den helt høje udgave kan man vælge dem i stedet. De får seriøst hvilket som helst outfit til at føles sommerligt!

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