The Bloggers Issue, Net a Porter magazine

I am very honored to have been included in the 'Net a Porter magazine Bloggers issue' that has gone live this week http://www.net-a-porter.com check out my top clothing picks for the summer!

40's Sporty.....

TIP...a sporty 40's inspired evening dress it has great touches like pockets and mixed fabrics but the slits still keeps it sexy add a shoe with an ankle strap to finish the look

dress by peter pilotto http://www.selfridges.com

shoes by kurt geiger http://www.kurtgeiger.com

sunglasses by linda farrow http://www.lindafarrow.co.uk

TIP...update a 40's style stripe short with a hooded jacket worn as a top the rubber sole wedges keeps the look modern on your feet too

jacket by mother of pearl http://www.motherofpearl.co.uk

shorts by julian macdonald http://julienmacdonald.com

shoes by office http://www.office.co.uk

sunglasses by accessorize http://www.accessorize.com

TIP...look for less literal touches like the netted top half of this dress and wear flats with something so short but black give the outfit more of an edge

dress by johnathan saunders http://www.jonathan-saunders.com

ballet pumps by french sole http://www.frenchsole.com

photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Navaho.....

TIP...turn this suede dress into a top and wear with leggings and an oversized knit this trend is here to stay for winter so key pieces are worth the investment

cardigan by m missoni http://www.bicestervillage.com

suede dress by sandro http://www.net-a-porter.com

leggings by stylestalker http://www.asos.com

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

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

TIP...look for details like stitching or laces which make the tribal look a bit more rock n' roll and wear with colored silk to soften the outfit

silk all in one by marlene birger http://www.bymalenebirger.com

silk jacket by evil twin http://www.asos.com

trainers by marc by marc jacobs http://www.marcjacobs.com

beaded bracelet isabel marant http://www.net-a-porter.com

TIP...coloured jeans look great with prints don't try and match it up too much have fun with colour by even adding a bright boot and wear with a simple tee

cardigan and boots by sandro http://www.net-a-porter.com

jeans by only http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

t-shirt by american vintage http://www.my-wardrobe.com

sunglasses by heidi http://www.start-london.com

photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Red.....

TIP...I have gone slightly grungy with this skirt and styled the red with nude to give the look a more light and summery feel and makes the red stand out but wear with flats and red lipstick

jumper by acne http://www.my-wardrobe.com

silk slip dress by 3.1 phillip lim http://www.net-a-porter.com

maxi skirt by zara http://www.zara.com

black leather ballet pumps by pretty ballerinas http://www.prettyballerinas.com

animal bag (on painting) by zara http://www.zara.com

red lipstick by topshop http://www.topshop.com

TIP...break up an all red outfit with animal print add black to the look with a belt which gives a rock n' roll edge and red shoes it adds length when one colour worn head to toe

jacket by joseph http://www.joseph.co.uk

t-shirt by iro http://www.theshopatbluebird.com

skirt by toast http://www.toast.co.uk

belt by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk

shoes by natacha marro http://www.natachamarro.com

TIP...I love stripes and these are a great way to wear the trend add a loose shirt and wear with flats for a kooky daytime look red sunglasses finish the outfit

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

stripe jeans by sass & bide http://www.sassandbide.com

flat sandals with metal strap by lanvin http://www.matchesfashion.com

sunglasses by dior homme http://www.dior.com

photographs by annabel hartley

Seventies.....

TIP...a print is a great way of wearing the 70's trend but for a more modern approach style with a t-shirt and add a colourful flat sandal

t-shirt by acne http://www.acnestudios.com

trousers by just cavalli http://www.robertocavalli.com

sandals by french sole http://www.frenchsole.com

hat by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk

glasses by ray ban http://www.ray-ban.com/uk

TIP...a denim buttoned pencil skirt is a retro nod to the 70's add a simple silk vest but statement wedges are the key to the outfit

silk vest by american vintage http://www.my-wardrobe.com

denim skirt by current elliott http://www.currentelliott.com

plaited gold belt by reiss http://www.reissonline.com

wedges by d&g http://store.dolcegabbana.com

TIP...I love the jumpsuit but add a buttoned up silk blouse underneath for a more contemporary feel

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

jumpsuit by whistles http://www.whistles.co.uk

sandals by carvela http://www.kurtgeiger.com

photographs by jess buttress and alex kaye

Snakeskin.....

TIP...a poncho/ cape is next seasons key investment add snakeskin print to the mix and you have 2 big trends in one add a pair of straight leg jeans for a more rock n roll look

poncho by minkpink http://www.asos.com

jeans by mih http://www.mih-jeans.com

wedges by miss selfridge http://www.missselfridge.com

TIP...silk trousers are a glam way to wear snakeskin add a statement shoe in a neutral/ tonal colour but dress the look down with a simple vest

vest by american apparel http://store.americanapparel.co.uk

silk trousers by ted baker http://www.tedbaker.com

shoes by dune http://www.dune.co.uk

silver necklace by fallon http://www.herviabazaar.com

TIP...add a colourful brogue to make a pair of skinny snakeskin trousers more mod than rocker with a loose jumper its a great day look

jumper by all saints men http://www.allsaints.com

jeans by river island http://www.riverisland.com

brogues by asos http://www.asos.com

photographs by matthew smith

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