THE BBQ BLUES: NAUTICAL INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER

July 26, 2016May 25, 2021

BBQ Inspiration! It’s Birthday BBQ time for Hero, our favourite summertime event! In honour of his party, here are a few of our favourite pieces for me and the mister, and for the big day itself! I had to try really hard to resist the urge to go for a crab and lobster theme again, and tried to keep it more nautical with blues and greys.

a] Vintage Aviator Shades
b] Radley
c] Tommy Hilfiger Shorts, House of Fraser
d] Warehouse
e] Jones Bootmaker
f] Merci Maman

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