Obsessive Compulsive Scandinavian Disorder.

They say the first step to getting better is by admitting you have a problem. 

I believe the first step is through the door at Danish label Ganni's new pop-up store in Shoreditch this August.

London, you're doing anything but trying to help with this psychological state of mind.

| Opening August 14 |

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27° of undisturbed heat, a less than generous helping of Factor 30 and a beach towel big enough for two. 

Point in question - I tried. 

When tanning demotes itself to the very bottom of your beach break 'to do list', you'd better hope bare-footing it down the seafront after your fair share of champers suffices. And don't forget that bag of one too many hot doughnuts.

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside...

| Pleated PU Midi - Topshop |

Preparing for post-seasonal perturb with pre-seasonal pieces. 

I'm a poet and I didn't know it.

Although, that English honours may suggest otherwise...

How about another one?

There once was a man from Leeds...

Lottie Moss by Michael Avedon for Calvin Klein Jeans x Mytheresa.com - The Re-issue Project

Well, well, well, what do we have here?

A possible case for sibling rivalry or just a very high-fash form of flattery? 

If we were ever going to put the odds on who would someday even dare to try and pilfer Queen Kate's couronne de mode, then surly we should have known the gutsy opponent would crop up from right out of the same gene pool?

British family history - there's just no escaping it.

Following in her sister Kate's runway worthy footsteps; Lottie Moss has joined forces with renowned fashion and portrait photographer Michael Avedon and Calvin Klein Jeans to recreate one of her elder siblings most recognised campaigns.

 Aptly named the 'The Re-issue Project'; the much anticipated collab between CK Jeans and Mytheresa.com sees Miniature Moss doing her best Kate impression, to model a petite selection of the American label's most iconic designs. Designs which have been cleverly remastered into what the two brands are calling a 'nineties throwback with a modernised twist'.

#flashbackfashion - ring, ring, ring.

The verdict? Nice try but it's just missing that certain... je ne sais Moss.

Shame, however, as one of my siblings dons occupational scrubs from day to day, the other continues through an ongoing battle with not-so-stylish adolescence. I guess I'll just have to suffer from 'sole child with no wardrobe to turn to' syndrome that little while longer.

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| Images via GQ Magazine|

| Polo Neck Sweater - Topman | Mules - Unique SS14 | Sora Necklace - Moxham |

Another sure-fire attempt at playing polo there Verity?

So I've got a roll-neck fetish. Shi* happens.

Yet trust me to get down in the seasonal dumps once the good weather decides to grace our gloomy little isle.

No sleeves? Sleeve. Less.
Sorry but I don't speak blue skies and bare arms.

Together with an incessant requirement to travel just where the sun don't shine and an even greater need to boast layers; I'm afraid for now this autumnal princess is setting the bar for the 'anti-tan' pretty damn high.

Some call it bizarre. Others say crazy. I like to call it pale and interesting.

Julia Nobis by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue UK August 2014

Man repellent city dweller seeks Scandinavian agriculturist with a slight nod towards Dutch milkmaid for clothes swapping and nights out.

Gimme, gimme, gimme.

Thakoon Panichgul Resort 2015

The dilettante population of London are experiencing something of a 'Matisse binge' at the moment and I am heedless to say that yes... me included.

The artisan bug has sunk its urbane teeth so far into my amateur behind that it's becoming unrecognisable.

An evening of voluntary seclusion (1 month and every surrounding tourist becomes nothing a but simple hum in the background) spent ogling over Henri's greats? Yes please.

And then, what's a feast for the eyes if you can't treat your wardrobe to the same goodies?

With an already dendritic infatuation to design, as well as penchant for cutting out clean lines and an altogether feel for weightlessness; Thakoon Panichgul's Resort 2015 collection dexterously covers references to the former French artiste, specifically towards Matisse's most notable works - cutouts.

Evidenced as anything but overt throughout Panichgul's use of movement and Pantone adoption; the artistic aesthetic continues to transpire in the 'beatnik striped' two piece and craft-club knife pleats. Overall, the collection is a sure, subtle but ingenious nod to artisanship and feminine simplicity. 

Although when you've got cruise collection taste and stay-at-home money; trips to the Tate's gift shop for a quick fix will for now, have to suffice.

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| Images via Vogue |

As far as an online persona goes; style-wise I'd thought mine had come to the end of its adolescent stage quite a while back. If I say so myself, seventeen year old moi has nothing on today's version. Instead of MySpace pretence and laughing out loud - it's all checking in, shoe porn and self(ie) awareness.

But then break through a seven year hiatus with no more than a little Channel surfing over to Paris and you suddenly come to realise...

In the eyes of the French you always were and will forever remain 'très Anglais'.

Concluding that Parisian Chic isn't something any outsider can so easily come to attain...

No. I'm afraid that personality trait stays within its national heritage.

Here's to those effort-making 10€ market trader mules and the knowledge that Brit-cool runs well and truly through my veins.