Your summer staples spelt out
Aztec Earthy hues and popping patterns make for an Aztec adventure. Mix it up with leather and brushed cotton. Top, £15, River Island; bag, £19.99, H&M
Belts Add a splash of colour with these cute waist cinchers. Belts, £2 for set of three, Primark
Candy stripes This print works best worn head to toe. Shirt, £21.99, Missguided; jeans, £40, River Island
Decadence Pearls, diamonds and beading will ensure you ooze ’20s sophistication. Top, £80, River Island; bag, £35, Accessorize
Extra-Big Earrings Pat-Butcher-up your summer look. No, really! Be brave and add some bold earrings for a punchy style statement wherever you go. Earrings, £2.50, Primark
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Step out of the shadows in fun sunnies. Jumper, £21.99, Missguided; shirt, £10, Primark; bow, £10, Diva at Miss Selfridge; sunglasses, £6.99, H&M
Geometric Prints Go gaga for loud ’n’ proud graphics. Top, £25, ASOS, dress, £13, Primark
High-Waisted Rock a pair of tummy-slimming shorts. Top, £28, Urban Outfitters; shorts, £52, American Apparel; braces, £12, Burton
Inventive Metallics, pastels and pleats are hot right now, and this skirt has it all. Skirt, £28, Topshop
Jewelled Clutch Dazzle with a show-stopping hand-held beauty. Clutch, £30, River Island
Knee-Length Be inspired by Prada when it comes to ladylike luxe. Skirt, £20, River Island; shoes, £34.99, New Look
Leather Copy Valentino and Balmain and work some serious hot pants. Purple hot pants, £65, ASOS; orange hot pants, £59, Love Label at Very
Metallics Sci-fi is back, so mix, gold, silver and bronze for serious shine. Leggings, £37, American Apparel; shoes, £40, Next
Neons Shocking shades give a perfect summer vibe. Watches, £49.95 each, Oozoo
OTT Florals Eclectic ’n’ eccentric pieces are all over the high street. Prints, textures, and out-there accessories: pile ’em all on! Dress, £20, Boohoo; corsages, £5 each, Accessorize
Prim Look proper in shirts and dresses with collar detailing. This adorably modest fashion trend, as championed by Fendi, suits everyone. Dress, £38, ASOS
Quilted Go old-school, with retro ’90s quilting. Jacket, £60, ASOS
Reptilian Snake, lizard, alligator and croc… Sexy skins rock! Jacket, £25.99, clutch, £25.99, both Bershka
Slippers ’n’ Socks No jokes. Slipper shoes are all over the high street. Wear with socks to really work it. Pipe not required. Shoes, £35, ASOS; socks, £10 for three pairs, Love Label at Very
Tribal Work the gap-year look in cool, quirky prints and beading. Top, £22, Next; bag, £89, Lollipops
Utility Muted tones and panelling give you the utility look. Just add pops of colour if you want to dress it up. Jacket, £39, South at Littlewoods
Varsity Go team! Cute trainers and varsity jackets are a great way of injecting outfits with a sporty twist. Jacket, £34.99, H&M; trainers, £6, Primark
Wide-Brim Hats Protect yourself from the sun and look fab wearing the headwear of the season. Hat, £12.99, New Look
X-rated Channel Madonna on a good day and layer up sexy leathers and metals. Bra top, £40, Jovonna; cuff, £14, Diva at
Yellow One of the key colours this season, a fresh pop of yellow will brighten up your day! Dress, £45, ASOS; bag, £35, Accessorize
Zips Sports luxe goes surfer – exposed zips give a luxe look. Dress, £30, ASOS
