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

Monochrome.....

TIP...a loose black black is great to add over stripes and this dress can be worn buttoned up to the top for a modern look to a summer dress

blazer by rutzou http://www.wild-swans.com

stripe dress by asos http://www.asos.com/

boots by urban outfitters http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

TIP...add a monochrome print to a tux style jacket for a more fun look but dress it down with trainers

tux jacket by eg http://www.wolfandbadger.com

t-shirt by american apparel http://store.americanapparel.co.uk

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

trainers by converse http://www.office.co.uk

TIP...opt for a t-shirt in silk for a more glamourous update the scalloped edges are a pretty more feminine detail and tighter fitting dungarees means this look can also be dressed up for night

suede dungarees by cheap mondays http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

silk top by dorothy perkins http://www.dorothyperkins.com

shoes by aldo http://www.aldoshoes.com

photographs by matthew smith

Print.....

TIP...this is a great print but why not dress down a silk jumpsuit with trainers and an oversized cardigan

jumpsuit by h&m shop.hm.com

cardigan by vince www.matchesfashion.com

trainers by marc by marc jacobs www.marcjacobs.com

TIP...a plain white shirt is a great update to printed trousers especially when the outfit is all monochrome but get a boxy oversized shape to make the look more modern

white shirt by cos www.cosstores.com

herringbone trousers by asos www.asos.com

wedges by zara www.zara.com

TIP...add a colourful printed blouse to plain pieces I especially love wearing an oversized blazer to toughen up the outfit and add stack heel shoe for height with a mid length skirt

blazer by river island www.riverisland.com

shirt by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

skirt and shoes by french connection www.frenchconnection.com

photographs by matthew smith www.propertydmr.co.uk

Last Day Paris Fashion Week

TIP...play around with layers and shape by layering a dress over jeans under an old loose t-shirt and an oversized caridgan in a bold colour adds impact

cardigan by opening ceremony www.asos.com

dress and jeans by topshop www.topshop.com

t-shirt from beyond retro www.beyondretro.com

boots by asos www.asos.com

photographs by my mum in place vendome

Paris Fashion Week Day 3

TIP...I have taken inspiration from next season and mixed up my fabrics with a patchwork knit cardigan layered over a silk skirt

cardigan by m missoni at biscester village www.bicestervillage.com

silk skirt by theskyens theory www.ssense.com

boots by asos www.asos.com

photographs by amanda bellan at the rothschild estate www.instyle.co.uk

Paris Fashion week Day 2

TIP...update an old pair of jeans with block colour boots and and a colour blocked bag for extra affect but don't add anymore unless it's on your lips!

coat by joseph www.joseph.co.uk

jeans by topshop www.topshop.com

boots by christian louboutin www.christianlouboutin.com

bag by peter jensen peterjensen.co.uk

hat by rokit www.rokit.co.uk

photographs by victoria moss at instyle outside the vanessa bruno show www.instyle.co.uk

Paris Fashion Week Day 1

TIP...today I have taken a pair of mens striped pyjama bottoms as they are great for length with heels and in a small size look great as trousers and have added a fab long coat as I want the look to be about that and not so much what is underneath

second hand coat by christain dior at the dresser www.dresseronline.co.uk

jumper by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com/uk

mens pyjama trousers by gap www.gap.com

shoes by dune www.dune.co.uk

photographs by jaye thompson at instyle inside the tuilleries paris www.instyle.co.uk