My Top 10 Trends for Summer
In my opinion, these are the items to be seen in this Summer. Some of them you may already have from last year so re-use them! Just update them with new accessories. Here’s the items that made it onto the list…
1.) Nautical Stripes.
They can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal just so long as it’s stripey! This is on trend with the nautical theme if you wear your stripes in red/blue and white. Be wary of the golden rule however, horizontal stripes can make you look wider! My favourite is this blue and white striped top from french connection.
2.) The Denim Waistcoat.
This is a surprising one for me as i’ve never been a big fan of wearing denim as anything other than a pair of jeans, but since it’s back by popular demand this season my favourite denim form is the waistcoat. This looks cute over little white summer dresses or tank tops and also acts as a sneaky cover up if your not too confident about your tummy. It also brings back a bit of boho into your look so make like Sienna and team it with sandals and wavy/disheveled hair for that ultimate summertime look. Try this one from asos.com.
3.) The Head Scarf.
Perfect for Summer it will tie back that annoying fringe and look fab with a pair of oversized sunglasses, think Nicole Richie or Paris Hilton. I like this retro looking one from Topshop.
4.) All things Wild!
Anything safari will guarantee you style points this season. From safari jackets to animal printed clothing. It also ties in with the tribal theme so you could even mix and match these looks, i.e. wooden jewelery with an animal print dress. You get the idea…I love this cutely cropped safari jacket from warehouse.
5.) Floral Prints.
This is an oldie but a goodie for Summer. However this time florals have had a mix up and we’ve seen floral skirts being worn with printed tees for a geek-chic kind of look. Lipsy do a great range of florals at the minute.
6.) Ruffles.
Ruffles can be worn on anything; tops, skirts, dresses, jackets and even on your shoes. They add a flirty, girly touch to your outfit and are a great way of smartening up an outfit. So you can wear your ruffles for a special occassion or at night. Good old Topshop has this perfect ruffled top that can be worn either by day with jeans or dressed up by night. It comes in a variety of colours and is cheap at just £25. I even own this one myself!
7.) Pussy Bow Blouse.
A cute way to spice up your boring work blouse by replacing it with the pussy bow! A good way to look smart and stylish, all in one go. It can also be dressed down, tucked into a pair of belted jeans or even worn on a night out with a pair of black shorts. The pussy bow blouse is on the market in a variety of styles at the moment; printed, striped, bright block colours etc. If you think you’ll be too hot in Summer theres always the sleeveless version like this asos one for example.
8.) Straw/Wicker Shoppers.
Big enough for your beach towel and trendy too. You can also pick them up cheap from stores such as Mark One, Primark etc so you won’t mind getting a bit of sand in them! Or you could always invest in a pricey Antik Batik version (£95) as this will be one bag, that come Summer, will always be in style. Below is a gold straw basket bag from Dorothy Perkins, a snip at just £15.
Nothing says effortless summer style quite like the gladiator sandal. You can throw them on with just about anything; jeans, skirts or shorts and they’re comfy too! You could even wear them to dress down a party frock. However be careful, I prefer the ankle strapped ones rather than the high legged ones as they can make short legs look even shorter! Try these from asos.com. The studs make them even more fashionable
10.) Hats all folks!
Hats have to be the one thing that will make you stand out whether your at Glastonbury or on the beach this Summer. Whether its a cowboy, floppy, fedora or trilby hat you wear, make sure its straw. I love this bright red raffia trilby from Urban Outfitters. It also comes in neutral and grey if your not feeling that brave!
So there you have it, the most fashionable IT items for this season. Wear to gain effortless style and make you look gorgeous this Summer…just don’t wear them all at once!