Whistles adds style to Royal Tunbridge Wells

Ladies and Gentlemen on the 2nd June 2011, Whistles opens in Royal Tunbridge Wells on the High Street, just near Juliets and Joules. This is a great location for a fashion label with signature wearable style.

Whistles Spring Summer 2011 collection

The collection begins with a Seventies influenced Safari look then moves in to a chic resort story.
 
There is a focus on Spring tailoring which comes in shades of muted pinks, camel and mink tones in the form of cropped jackets, high waisted culottes and wide leg trousers.  Alongside these sit spotted silk pyjama suits with cropped trousers.

Soft fluid fabrics form draped lapels on jackets whilst gold snaffle trims sit across trouser waistbands. 
Outerwear is strong for Spring, with voluminous safari capes, neat a-line Sixties macs, Seventies inspired belted rain coats and soft silk parkas.
 
A new take on short suits, made from waffle wool, they come with collarless jackets in shades of both neutral and brights,. Double breasted have a cute girlie feel to them, worn with mini skirts with softly curved hems.
 
A-line skirts are key, finishing on, and gently skimming the knee, whilst longer mid calf lengths add new proportions to a silhouette. Pleating in soft fabrics gives a refreshingly new approach to skirts, with silks and georgettes, lace and brightly coloured chiffons that float and change shape with every move.

S/S11 Dresses from Whistles

Trousers sit smartly on the waist, whether wide legged and loose, or cropped to the ankle in a slick cigarette pant style. Culottes and playsuits come in Seventies abstract, bow or spot prints. 
 
Knitwear comes in oversized shapes whilst softer, more girlish knits in stripes and waffle stitch look new in cardigan styles with a puffed sleeve.

S/S Collection from Whistles

Bags are structured and box shaped, worn on the shoulder or softly rounded, with small handles and a longer strap to wear across the body. Detailing includes accent colour trims in turquoise and pink and gold hardware.

The colour palette begins with muted desert tones of mink, sandlewood, rose, tobacco, mink and stone, this sits alongside smarter shades of navy, taupe, camel and rosewood. Both are accented with flash brights of lemon, mango, aqua and brightest pink.

Stylish Summer looks from Whistles

We look forward to the store opening in Royal Tunbridge Wells and we’re sure it will be a great success.

All images copyright to Whistles

I’ve already broken out the tinted moisturiser in case I need to bare my pasty white legs anytime soon, so I figure it is best to be prepared and plan ahead. I’ve put together a list of the top swimwear trends for 2011 that will get you ready and keep you looking stylish at the beach this year.

Swimwear Trends 2011

Jewel Tones

Jewel Tones - Rio Bikini from FIgleaves

This trend is inspired from the bright colour blocking trends from the runway and come in shades of deep purples, blues and emerald greens.  Perfect for a bright summer so why not try figleaves Rio Bikini.

Safari

Safari Time, the Belize range from Figleaves

An adventurous trend dominated by jungle prints in shades of green, brown and white is a key look this season.  This swimwear trend looks great with gold and bronze embellishments.  I love the figleaves, Belize Bikini from the Belize range.

Animal Antics

Animal Beauty, Sophina range from figleaves

A timeless, classic trend for swimwear and fashion that has carried over in popularity from the winter. Leopard and zebra are the top choices for 2011 such as this Sophina by figleaves Loren Swimsuit.

Floral Tribute

Midnight Grace Floral bikini, from figleaves

A flirty and feminine swimwear trend for the summer. Take floral prints in soft colours, combined with ruffles for a truly girly swim look.  Midnight Grace by figleaves.com Cherie Floral Bikini.

Polka Dot Fun

Polka Dot Delight, from figleaves

Every summer I hear that 1960′s song ‘Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini’ and I picture the cute shy girl coming to the pool in her little polka dot bikini and all the boys staring in awe. The polka dot bikini trend is another classic – maybe not in yellow, but there are plenty of updated polka dot prints to choose from this season.  Be bang on trend with the figleaves swimwear Tuscany Spot Swimsuit.

Guest Blog by Rebecca Easton, Blog contributor at Figleaves.