Twee florals have come out of the fashion wastelands and back into our heart. It all kind of started with Luella's florals which then ended up as ditsy print all over the high street. The king of florals however has to be Liberty, they collaborated with Nike in feb for their patchwork Nina kicks (which are now fetching £175 on eBay!) and they have also teamed up with Acne to showcase the best of their very English print.
You don't have to go the traditional route though, as floral looks great with clashing pieces. Nautical stripes, metallics and black body-con/bandage all push floral somewhere a little more interesting, but if you don't want to go that route why not pile on clashing florals for a new take on the romantic look?
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Bodycon dresses are a surefire way to make an impact this summer, they're the dress of choice for celebs with Kate WInslet, Rachel Bilson and Rihanna all going for the figure-hugging look. Miley Cyrus recently made waves as she opted for a bodycon dress at the premiere of Hannah Montana to showcase a new, grownup look.
Don't worry if your wallet wont stretch to Hervé Leger, as there are plenty of options on the high street and you don't have to opt for a dress. Body con tops are a great way to inject some freshness into your summer outfits. Team with harem pants for an up-to-the-minute look, or go for a lightweight, floaty skirt to make the most fo the contrast.
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Having spent the last few years craving luxury, I've almost had my fill. I said almost. The Chanel flap bag and Hermes watch were both totally worth saving for and the novelty still hasn't worn off the Valextra pochette I bought in January (albeit at 80% off in the Harrods sale). But all those were stealth buys, non-flashy symbols of quiet luxury that will never date. What I want now is to mix it up, I want luxury but I want it to be fun! So enter tacky-luxe, the ultimate hybrid trend.
When dreaming up a hybrid trend, the more contradictory the trends the better. Hence tacky and luxe - what could be more disparate? I'm thinking gaudy Boucheron macaroon rings, flashy De Grisogono lipstick watches and glitzy finger-candy from Ritz Fine Jewellery.
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A few years ago we might have waited for the first glimpses of sun to crack out the summer wardrobe, but we now know the path to summer is littered with rain, hail and storms.
Bearing this in mind it's looking like a good idea to hedge your bets, which is why we've come up with a collection of summer legwear to protect your pins from the elements. Lace tights, fancy socks and lightweight leggings all add interest to your outfit and will stop goosebumps from forming.
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The fine line between hipster and hippy has been softly blurring for a couple of years now, culminating with Martin Margiela's epic horse print tee last season. But why pay £600+ for a designer shirt when the real deal is a million times better? As a bona fide, dream-catcher owning hippy, come with me now for a brief trawl through the world of wolf t-shirts, tie-dye and preposterously fringed leather.
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Snake is the surprise trend of the season, the print has been bubbling under for a good while now, but it suddenly seems more appropriate in these 90's influenced times. The serpentine print looks particularly good with faded denim and makes a great alternative to leopard or zebra for summer. Jump through to get the look!
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Generally speaking, playsuits are one of the trickiest items to wear but with our fab selection it needn't be a hassle.
There are no hard and fast rules, but look for something that flatters your figure, a defined waist will suit boyish and apple shapes while curvy figures can look great in a patterned floaty number. Trying your playsuit on before you buy is a must, and try on a few to get the perfect fit.
The simple shape means you can really go to town on accessories, so experiment with bold jewellery, wide belts and intricate sandals.
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