Perfect for a night out

This KALEIDOSCOPE Sequin Vest Top (£49.00) is on trend with sequin mesh with jersey front lining and plain jersey back. We love this simple top to add a touch of sparkle for a night out. Team with skinny jeans, colour block stilettos and some chunky gold cuffs for a luxurious night time look.

Summer Prints

Bold, vibrant prints are still on trend this Spring/Summer. This one shouldered, asymmetrical vest top (£7.20) is great for a touch of seduction and originality in bright summer colours.

Go for leopard prints with this ELLOS Leopard Print top (£15.00)  Fancy pleats on the  shoulders finish off this great look, cinche in the waist with a chunky gold belt. team with tailored pale chinos and bronze or golden wedges for a complete look.

Festival Chic

Get ready for a summer of music, food and cultural festivals with this great rock chick Devoré Knit Printed Vest Top (£23.00).  This vest top launches itself straight into a great trend – a fancy top with plenty of details to please: pretty, up-to-the-minute fabric in devoré knit and a superb print accentuated with diamanté details and a loose cut! This vest top can be worn whenever, wherever – on its own or layered! Go for a relaxed look over a simple pair of jeans, or get a smart edge by teaming it with a dressy jacket, with only a hat to top it off! We absolutely love this printed vest top!

Or keep cool this summer with this Lace Dual Fabric Top (£25.00).  A dual fabric top with sexy lace at the front. Round collar accentuated with a long buttoned placket, great for time in the park, chilling with friends by the BBQ or lounging on the beach.

Colour Blocking your way into Summer

Colour blocking is set to be here to stay and we love the bold, bright colours of this Printed Spaghetti Strap Vest Top (£39.00) A super feminine casual spaghetti strap top in bright block print colours with a knot on right shoulder.

La Redoute have some great key pieces for Summer not only in womenswear but menswear, childrens fashion and interiors. Stock up now and be ready for Summer.

Summer Style

When it comes to summer style, few designers do it better than Missoni. The family run business, known primarily for its signature style of vibrant colours and patterns, doesn’t disappoint when it comes to spring/summer clothing. Amongst the latest range of Missoni Bikinis, you’ll find the characteristic prints on triangle bikinis with halter necklines and adjustable, string, tie side bottoms.

Missoni Bikini from Boutique 1

The prints come in a variety of colours, each bold and vibrant, in shades of blues, greens, pinks and yellows which are guaranteed head turners. These gorgeous little numbers also come in a matching, small drawstring bag.

Kaftan Coverups

Another essential for taking on holiday has to be a cover up in the form of the kaftan. The garment was thought to originate from ancient Mesopotamia, but was first seen on the catwalk in the 60s when it was adapted to Western tastes which have now flourished into the beachwear essential that we know today.  The modern kaftan is perfect for a cover up on the beach. The floaty fabrics mean that they’re lightweight enough to wear in the heat. The style of having long sleeves, a V neckline and longer length means that it keeps your protected from the sun while also flattering to the figure. As you can expect, Missoni Kaftans come in the iconic prints and colours that made the brand a success.

Diane Von Furstenberg Dresses

The transparency of kaftans means that you need to keep a bikini on underneath at all times so if you’re looking for a little more coverage then perhaps a light, summer dress is more in order and Diane Von Furstenberg has many that would suit the occasion. Our pick of the best DVF Dresses include embellished jewel coloured tunics, lightweight cotton shirt dresses and patterned wrap dresses all of which are perfect for hot, summer days.

Diane Von Furstenberg Dresses from Boutique 1

Evening Gowns

When the sun has gone down and you’re looking to go out in the evening, you’ll need the most glamorous of evening gowns. There are many designers which offer gorgeous gowns in sumptuous materials such as floaty chiffons, luxurious silks, elegant satins and glitzy sequins.

Andrew Gn Evening Gown from Boutique 1

It’s the Andrew Gn dresses which are really catching people’s eyes though with the range of patterned kaftans, the choice of vibrant colours, vivid prints, floral embellishments as well as the distinctive, ruffles and layers features on gowns.

Nautical

The nautical look has been a firm favourite in the summer style stakes for many years now and it’s showing no signs of disappearing. The beauty of the nautical look is that the horizontal stripes are actually very flattering and create a great shape on women. Many girls are scared to wear stripes for fear that it will make them look bigger. In the case of the nautical stripe, the stripes accentuate the waist and bust, giving a desirable, curvy shape. What we love about the Peachgrove Bikini is the cherry red piping and back which contrasts boldly against the thick navy and white stripes.

Peachgrove Bikini, from Crew Clothing

Colour Blocking

This season is heralding the colour block trend of contrasting bold, vibrant colours next to each other. Why not flaunt this trend with a block stripe bikini? A swimsuit with bold navy, white and hot pink stripes will get you noticed but once again, this should flatter your shape and complement your curves.

Colour block bikini, from Crew Clothing

Polka Dots

After a fun and flirty swimsuit?  Why not try a 50s style polka dot two-piece?  This type of garment was first made famous in 1951 when Marilyn Monroe posed in a polka dot bikini. The two-piece that she modelled was very modest in comparison to modern styles and included frilly detailing on the neckline and across the body. The bottoms came right up to the waist, leaving the belly button hidden. This is much different to the styles we’re seeing now. Modern polka dot bikinis have moved away from the white fabric with big black dots to smaller, white dots in myriad colours. The shape has significantly changed too, moving away from heavy frills into streamlined halter necklines and tie-side, low rise bottoms. The turquoise and white polka dot bikini is a playful, modern take on the original 1950s bikini. If you want to cover up but still look glamorous on the beach then try the dotty swimming costume with a big 1950s style polka dot pattern. This particular one piece is highly flattering as it covers the stomach and has a plunging neckline with tie detail at the bust which accentuates curves and draws attention to the right places!

Polka dot swimwear, from Crew Clothing

Tankinis

The other option that girls have for covering up is the tankini. These are more versatile as the top can be worn as a top in its own right with a pair of denim hotpants or board shorts for that beach girl vibe. The halter neckline and metal ring detail of the neck and bottoms of the Lemon Grove tankini and the vibrant cobalt blue shade of the suit make it stand out from the crowd whilst being a comfortable and flattering fit.

Lemon Grove Tankini, from Crew Clothing