Strutting the Sands

Accessories - www.studsandlace.co.uk   Swimwear - White Sands SS/12

As the summer well and truly digs its heels in and looks as though it’s here to stay, my mind is instinctively wavering towards thoughts of the sun, sea and sand... in other words, the perfect holiday cocktail.

Luckily for those of you who are jetting off somewhere faraway this season, there’s a dazzling array of stunning beach attire that will see the sands becoming your very own catwalk. From sheer panelling and loud and proud prints, to statement straps and daring cuts, there is something for everyone.

Create your very own sea-slick Ursula Andress moment with a vintage inspired, high-waisted two piece, or stun the sunbathers with seventies hippy colours and prints. Topped up with some of the very best vintage accessories, they create an enviable look for your days on golden sands…

By Laura Feasey

Summer Dress

Summer is officially here. The sun is shining, people are smiling and London has almost definitely taken on a new identity.

There is one fashion item that is perfectly paired with days spent in the park, relaxing with friends and enjoying the warm glow of the British summer and that is the summer dress.

The perfect summer dress sits I your wardrobe like a ray of sunshine waiting for its glowing debut. As soon as the temperature rises you can slip it on and, like sipping on Pimms in the garden, it just fits.

I believe everyone should have a staple wardrobe favourite, and there is no better place to turn to for this than vintage.

With a warm array of prints, colours and styles spanning across varied fashion eras, selecting a vintage summer dress is almost like choosing a memory.

Opt for a psychedelic 60s number that wouldn’t have looked out of place at Woodstock Festival, or choose a floaty, floral 70s dress that, matched with a pair of platforms, cries for the days of Saturday Night Fever.

The perfect pairing is just waiting to make your summer a stylish one…

By Laura Feasey.