Pleated Skirts.....

TIP...dress down a more glamourous skirt with a denim shirt having cut off the sleeves I have wrapped it around my waist to create an oriental wrap and added a statement heel

shirt with leather collar by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk

skirt by h&m http://www.hm.com

shoes by camilla skovgaard http://www.theshopatbluebird.com

TIP...the pleated skirt has been seen in all colours but I love this apple green and have styled it with a silk blouse that I have cut the sleeves off to update an old shirt and frayed the edges

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

skirt by pretaportabello http://www.pretaportobello.com

shoes by swedish hasbeens at h&m http://www.hm.com

necklaces by zoe and morgan http://www.zoeandmorgan.com

TIP...be inspired by the Chloe collection from aw11 and add some snakeskin to your outfit a blouse is a great update and wear with flats to allow the length to fall to the ground

snakeskin blouse by essentials http://www.my-wardrobe.com

pleated skirt by love label http://www.very.co.uk/love-label

brown boots by office http://www.office.co.uk

photographs by matthew smith

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

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