We've reached a point where we might have to hex our way into a summer situationship.
Summer is the season of flirtation. It’s hot, you’re hot, they’re hot, and the worries of woeful winter seem ages away in a sultry beach bar. Everyone is suddenly in the mood for love, which is why, this Monochrome Monday, we’ve decided to help you dress to impress, or more accurately, dress to steal hearts. I mean, why go to the trouble of concocting an elaborate love potion, as per the instructions of some TikTok witch, when you can just dress in love potion?
Serenity Bangle | Jude Benhalim
Now that sleeves are out of the way, it’s officially bangle season, and Jude Benhalim’s Serenity is the perfect accessory to bare your arms for.
Rula Dress | Noon by Noor
Rula hangs from your body in a way that’s dynamic, changing with every step you take. At times, it hangs loose, detached from your form, while at others, it holds you like its life depends on it. Naturally, it’s a love potion in and of itself.
Zinnia Top | Tyler McGivilliary
Flowy, floral and flirty, Tyler McGivilliary’s Zinnia top is the only flower you need to bring to a summer date.
Leather Flip-Flop | Rigash
They’re chic, they’re practical, and they’re orchid-adorned, which makes these flip-flops the perfect pop-of-colour to spice up city outfits, or to dress up your beach attire.
Fiamma De Hg Swimwear Full Set | Hadia Ghaleb
With its bold geometric patterns and bright colour, Hadia Ghaleb’s Fiamma set walks the fine line between retro and futuristic, all while protecting you from the horrors of sunburn.
Starlight | Zyne
With just enough shine to draw attention, but an ease that implies cool-girl-monologue-level nonchalance, Starlight is a shoe that bewitches.
Allegro Ribbon Earrings | Sterling King
To be completely honest, these earrings might steal your spotlight. The way they playfully hang from your earlobes, sculpted in a way that almost seems random but isn’t, is enough to keep any engineer occupied for at least half an hour.
Amore Moussard Silk Scarf | Amel Batita
In this beautiful silk scarf, Amel Batita blends bold pink and red together perfectly in a bubbly blend that looks like a screenshot of an actual (drinkable) love potion in action.
Paradoxe Radical Essence | Prada
Prada’s Paradoxe is the actual love potion, as per the testimonies of countless, now-married women on the internet. The perfume’s radical essence is even more powerful, so use it mindfully.
Dechaneé | Maison Yeya
Maison Yeya’s Dechaneé works in reverse. It naturally places you at the centre of attention, with a brightly coloured skirt and an entirely bedazzled top - and matching gloves. Dechaneé makes you the star.
Fortune Bag in Love Potion | Ecco
This functional purse is the perfect pop of colour to your city wardrobe, with its enchanting (pun intended) hue and complementing delicate orange stitching.