Go full Grecian goddess with these Santorini-inspired picks
If we can’t be sipping Ouzo in Santorini, we might as well dress like we are
While we're all prepping for back to school, back to work or back to reality (i.e. winter is coming, eek!), it's inevitable that someone on our Instagram feeds is having the time of their life on a yacht off the coast of Greece. In fact, literally everywhere I look right now there's a blogger snapping a beautiful sunset in Santorini, a model sipping Ouzo on a beach in Mykonos or a friend doing touristy things in Athens. As if that wasn't make us all reach peak FOMO, The Durrells, a sunny new show about British family who have relocated to, you guessed it, Greece, in hopes of finding a better life, promises to kick our island-hopping envy into overdrive.
So, in anticipation for The Durrells, which premieres Wednesday, September 13 on CBC, and in some sort of twisted act of rebellion against my social feed, I've rounded up all the great Greek-inspired pieces to pick up now. Guaranteed to be cheaper than a flight across the ocean!
Gladiator sandals
Okay, I did just mention that summer is wrapping up, but hear me out: I have a friend who is determined to wear open-toed shoes until the end of October, so if you're anything like her, these shoes are for you! Plus, gladiator sandals never go out of style, so you can always keep them on ice until the weather warms back up — or start planning your winter getaway a little early!
Ancient Greek Sandals Antigone Lace Up Wedge Sandal, $210, www.theoutnet.com
Carven Leather Sandals, $345, www.stylebop.com
Michael Kors McKenna Lace Up Espadrille, $72.12, www.macys.com
Goddess dresses
When I think of Greece, the first thing that comes to mind is a perfectly draped, breezy, and effortlessly ethereal frock. Something a Grecian goddess might wear while dining on the Mediterranean, am I right? Let out your Aphrodite with these dreamy dresses.
AQ/AQ Spencer Maxi Dress, $236.50, www.revolve.com
Moon River Crochet Panel Maxi Dress, $178.10, www.asos.com
Free People Windsong Maxi Dress, $312.50, www.freepeople.com
Playful patterns
If you've ever studied Greek mythology (or stepped foot in a frat house), you'll know that eye-catching symbols and patterns are an essential part of the Greek language and culture. I have no idea what they mean, but they sure do make for gorgeous clothing and jewellery!
Chloe Gold-Tone Ring, $345, www.net-a-porter.com
Mary Katrantzou Modal Cashmere Scarf Gaia, $350 EUR, www.marykatrantzou.com
Aliki Stoumpouli Eye Pendant Peep, $50 USD, www.wolfandbadger.com
Yosuzi Manya Tassel Rope Tote, $400, www.kirnazabete.com
Mara Hoffman Cut Out One Piece, $197.71, www.revolve.com
Blue and white
This soothing colour combo practically screams Greece. The flag, the blue water and white sand, the Cycladic white houses with the blue dome roofs — it's everywhere, so why not dress accordingly?
Staud Clothing Nels Top, $125, www.staud.clothing
& Other Stories Shoreline Print Dress, $125. www.stories.com
Polka Dot Ruched Front Top, 29 GPB, www.topshop.com
Adidas Embellished Arts Bomber, $135 EUR, www.junkyard.com
Now that I've got you all geared up for Greece, set your PVRs for The Durrells (seriously, this is your new family binge-watch), and don't miss the series premiere, Wednesday, September 13 at 9 p.m. on CBC.