Dreaming of holidays? Bring some Mediterranean fun and frivolity into your summer wardrobe with sunshine-ready tile prints, clashing punchy colours and gorgeous, happy-go-lucky accessories
HOT CHOCOLATE
Bored with black and think navy’s a bit meh? It’s time to find a new neutral. Say hello to this season’s starring colour: cocoa brown! Unquestionably luxurious and so versatile, style it with numerous other tones, from sky blue to zesty brights and other earthy neutrals.
ONE AND DONE
Poolside cover-up, wandering-the-local-market frock, beach-to-bar dress: this suitcase-friendly wonder is a faithful holiday go-to – just add elegant raffia accessories. A busy summer calendar also calls for fantastic footwear. You’ll reach for tan sliders summer after summer, so it’s worth pushing the boat out and investing in a beautiful, high-quality pair that will last.
HOLIDAY HOME
You don’t need a passport to embrace the sun-drenched Mediterranean lifestyle this summer. The high street has an abundance of exquisite ceramic tile prints that will immediately transport you to a villa on lemon-scented shores. Boden has given us one of the dresses of the season, with such a striking pattern that you can keep accessories simple.
PRINTS PLEASE
A little decorative detail is the perfect summer wardrobe pick-me-up. We adore this paisley patchwork blouse – like hand-painted porcelain that catches the eye when wandering through a market in Italy. The charming hotchpotch of prints is playful, but in elegant blue, it still looks polished when tucked into zesty linen trousers, wide-leg jeans or tailored culottes.
BRING ME SUNSHINE
An Aspiga dress is always hard to resist, and this one is absolute heaven. Ideal for sun-soaked escapes, it’s equal parts glamorous and relaxed while the balloon sleeves, breezy silhouette and dramatic contrasting motifs strike a fashion-forward note, bringing the classic floral dress bang up to date. A wardrobe star!
SHORT & CHIC
Do stylish shorts for the shorts-averse exist? Yes! Double up on punchy prints and invest in a cute shirt and shorts combo – the matching pattern will make shorts feel more chic. Take a cue from the catwalk b
