Short Shorts.....

TIP...a scalloped edge is a great detail to look for on shorts as if you choose to wear a longer top or untucked t-shirt it is a nice detail to poke out from the hem

top by primark http://www.primark.co.uk

shorts by jaegar http://www.jaeger.co.uk

bra by elle macpherson http://www.ellemacphersonintimates.com

TIP...I love these crochet shorts and if you were wearing with heels then keep the top loose and relaxed to balance out the outfit if the shorts are very short as it gives the look more confidence

leather knitted jumper by stefanel http://www.stefanel.com

white vest by bess http://www.joseph.co.uk

crochet shorts by topshop http://www.topshop.com

TIP...with denim shorts you can afford to mix up print and fabric keep the strength of colours the same but soften stripes with a girly floral print and a silk camisole adds a feminine touch

embroidered jacket by new look http://www.newlook.com

silk cami by american vintage http://www.trilogystores.co.uk

stripe shorts by topshop http://www.topshop.com

photographs by matthew smith

Spotty Silks.....

TIP...I think the seventies is a great way to do silk as wide leg trousers feel and look relaxed and an untucked short silk blouse is a relaxed way to show off the high waist add a great shoe and sunglasses

spotted blouse by whistles http://www.whistles.co.uk

trousers and shoes by topshop http://www.topshop.com

sunglasses by norma kamali http://www.normakamalicollection.com/Catalog/pages/eyewear.html

TIP...I have combined spots of different sizes on the blouse and the shorts which works when the colours have a common colour running through (in this case beige) and then added my boyfriends bow tie

blouse by silence & noise http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shorts by tba http://www.ilovetba.com

shoes by zara http://www.zara.com

bow tie by john lewis http://www.johnlewis.com

TIP...silk shorts are a great alternative to a skirt add a camisole for a relaxed daytime look and toughen up soft colours and feminine clothes with black shoes

camisole by kimchi blue http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

shorts by topshop http://www.topshop.com

suede sandals by warehouse http://www.warehouse.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith

Neon.....

TIP...coloured denim is the key summer investment piece its a cost effective way to buy into the trend add an old t-shirt or wear a loose untucked neutral coloured silk blouse to dress it up

vest by bess http://www.joseph.co.uk

jeans by miss sixty http://www.misssixty.com

jewellery by zoeandmorgan http://www.zoeandmorgan.com

TIP...straight leg silk trousers are my new obbession for summer dressing they can be worn with flats or add a bright coloured shoe to compliment the trend and a loose vest makes it look effortless

vest by marlene birger http://www.bymalenebirger.com

silk trousers by rohmir 020 7499 8350

suede heels by charlotte olympia http://www.charlotteolympia.com

TIP...I love a great oversized t-shirt the colour is all you need to choose and neon compliments the beginnings of a tan layer over a dress for extra detail

t-shirt by wildfox http://www.wildfoxcouture.co.uk

stripe vest by marlene birger http://www.bymalenebirger.com

flipflops by havaianas http://www.selfridges.com

photographs by matthew smith

The Fifties.....

TIP...an all in one shorts suit is great in a print and a modern top knot and circular sunglasses complete the look and a halterneck is a great nod to the trend too

all in one by matalan http://www.matalan.co.uk

sunglasses by religion http://www.religionclothing.co.uk

TIP...I love the bird print of this as it makes the 50's look more modern and the bandeau top can also be replaced with a white shirt thats tied at the front for another less revealing 50's alternative

bandeau top and skirt by new look http://www.newlook.com

sunglasses by religion http://www.religionclothing.co.uk

TIP...for a chic bathing suit that would also double up as an outfit around the hotel try this all in one the hipster style bottom half is very flattering on people

black bather by margaret howell http://www.margarethowell.co.uk

photographs by myself at the palm one & only resort, dubai http://thepalm.oneandonlyresorts.com