SUMMER WEEKEND ESSENTIALS

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The warmer weather has arrived and that means the latest summer fashion trends are here. Make your summer wardrobe work harder with these key basic everyday pieces for 2016/2017. Think ‘70s wedges/espadrilles, the quintessential kaftan dress, large tote bags, trilby hats and sunglasses.

The kaftan has made its return to being back on trend and this season is back in a big way. There is no way you can go to the beach, to the pool or even out late at night on the town without a kaftan. Its a classic cover-up style. Look out for kaftans with embroidered detailing, tasselled cords and exotic print – those will be huge this summer.

1: ASOS – Ombre Pleated Kaftan Midi-Dress

2: ASOS – Liquor Poker Kaftan Dress – $43.00

3: Boohoo – Libby Embellished Beach Kaftan – $36.00

4: The Iconic – Arizona Kaftan – $259.00

5: The Iconic – Cosmic Kaftan – $99.98 (on-sale)

6: ASOS – Traffic People Kaftan Maxi Dress – $63.00

This season’s must have is the big tote bag!! It needs to big enough for your spare change of clothes, your towel, books, iPad and munchies!

1: Katies – Stripe Canvas Bag

2: Boohoo – Eliza Studded Tote Bag

3: ASOS – Adidas Originals Tote Bag in Green

4: ASOS – Knot Detail Tote Bag

5: ASOS – Metallic Straw Pompom Tote Bag

Espadrilles and slides are back in a big way this season. It’s all about comfortability with a boho chic style mix thrown in. They look great not only with kaftans but also shorts, skirts and jeans. For both day and night.

1: ASOS – Head Over Heels Espadrille Sandals – $63.00

2: Boohoo – Bella Mule Espadrille Wedge – $24.00

3: Boohoo – Layla Aztec Lace-Up Espadrille – $18.00 (on-sale)

4: Boohoo – Sofia Mule Espadrille Demi Wedge -$24.00 (on-sale)

I’m a huge sunglasses lover and my collection of sunglasses is never ending. I don’t believe in having just the one pair. In my closet, you will find a section that is dedicated to sunglasses. I’m always on the hunt for interesting styles and colours. This season the two-tone is on trend as it puts a new twist on sunglasses basic style. Go for interesting shapes and tones this season.

1: ASOS – Quay Australia Lickety Split Metal Frame Aviator Sunglasses – $69.00

2: ASOS – Quay Australia Super Girl Cat Eye Sunglasses – $79.00

3: ASOS – River Island Round Sunglasses in Tortoise Print – $28.00

4: Katies – Victoria – $29.95

5: Katies – Demi – $34.95

Hello, my name is Susana and I am a hat-acholic! Yes my lovelies, I am a big fan of hats! If you all could come and see my wardrobe (or as my husband calls it) ‘what used to be a spare bedroom is now officially you’re walk in closet’, you would all see my abudance of hats I have bought over the years. They range from the 70’s floppy hat which is now back this season, fedoras, trilbys and berets. I just cannot get enough of hats and just find that they add another level to your outfit, giving it a very stylish edge to it.

1: ASOS – Straw Trilby Hat (with colour block weave) – $28.00

2: Katies – Basket Weave Hat – $24.95

3: Boohoo – Rebecca Trilby Hat – $20.00

4: ASOS – Pork Pie in Khaki – $36.00

5: ASOS – TommyxGigi Baker Boy Hat – $100.00

Tell me what are your summer essentials items you must have? Don’t forget to put on your sunblock protection! x