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SPRING INTO SUMMER

So what are you wearing today? Have my style tips for spring made the transition to your summer wardrobe, or have some of them, as I warned you, been a short term indulgence?

New entrants for high summer

The maxi dress is clearly in the lead, with a style for every body shape - it is very versatile dress it up with high wedges or dress down with gladiators.

Fabrics are floaty and fluid, with vibrant sherbet colours, tie dye, techno prints, big blowsy florals and, as expected, spring’s tribal prints.

Little skater skirts are everywhere paired with either a loose T shirt or a body and little denim jacket.  Wear with flats - little pumps for dressing up and flat, strappy gladiators for casual.

Spring trends still with us

Double denim has morphed into denim dresses and little shorts coupled with soft chambray shirts.

Underwear as outerwear is still with us, but in the form of the body. The very best ones are lace and give great definition although do be careful if you are long in the body.

Team summer styles with the boyfriend blazer (no - still not gone away, but roll up the sleeves and make sure it’s not too baggy).

Nude shades remain although after the Michelle Obama furore designers are now using the terms ‘blush’ or ‘peach’. Accessorise with this summer’s fierce chunky natural jewellery.

The distressed skinny jeans remain with us and patterned denims, cropped and ankle length are still widely available in an increasing range of colours.

All shorts are little this season I’m afraid - and the promised hot pants are still predicted.

Loose A-line camisole tops in floaty fabrics with asymmetric hems and ruffles, falling from the bust and from an empire line are available in all lengths worn with trousers, cropped leggings and with bronzed bare legs on holiday.

Pyjama pants and harem pants are not so extreme this season - there are so many variations on a theme that you should be able to find something suitable eventually.

What didn’t translate from the predicted spring trends? I haven’t seen much of the promised soft buttery leather being worn, or many jumpsuits although they are promising playsuits this season.

Want to know how to prepare for autumn? Head to my blog pages for a shock!

If you want to see some stunning jewellery look here for inspiration!

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