Bold & Beautiful


Colour plays a key part of this season's trends. If you're feeling daring, block hues can be combined or a simpler outfit can be instantly transformed into an edgy fashion statement with a bright handbag or heels.

Shown right: Multi-colored Dip Dye Maxi Dress , £85 from Evans

Bold colour works well when balanced with neutral shades of white or khaki. However if you're feeling bold go for dominating colours of fushia pink, electric blue, emerald green, out-there yellow and powerful purple.

Shapes are also important, with tailored trousers and cropped jackets the perfect complement to colourful vests and tops.

Must-have

Instantly update your wardrobe with a bright accessory like this Multi-coloured clutch. Perfectly pair with a casual look or dress up during those warm summer cocktail evenings.

 

Accessories

This trend is all about shape and shades, so make sure you include a bold belt to break the look up. Bangles are also hot this season, so make sure you get some arm candy to finish your Summer look.

Assorted bangles, H&M

Red Herring coloured belts, £15, Debenhams 
Plactic bead rope necklace, £15, Freedom at Topshop
Large square woven bangle, £12, Freedom at Topshop Green disc necklace, £12, Next Boho stripe, spot & leopard print bangles, £8, Freedom at Topshop

Shoes

What better way to scream Summer? Whether you're after sky-high stilletos, showstopper wedges or girlie flats - this is the season of extremes from ultra brights, classic patents and eccentric shoes.

Red patent shoes, River Island

Wooden platform & suede sandal with flower detail, £70, Faith Giles Deacon Gold Collection 4, New Look Blue shoes, H&M

Bags

Go for rainbow hues, everything this season is all things bright and beautiful. Large, small, plain, embellished, patent, leather...whatever your choice, colour is your friend.

J by Jasper Conran front pocket bag, £75, Debenhams  Blue Clutch, H&M

Red Herring Lexie bag, £15, Debenhams 

Patent vanity case, £29.99, H&M

Daring Dresses

Celebrate the season by buying at leaset one colourful dress. Don't be afraid to experiment and try something different!

Orange cross waist dress, M&S Dip Dye Dress, £12,  Matalan Giles Deacon Gold Collection 4, New Look

Marimekko dress, H&M

Pink dress, M&S

Pink dress, River Island

 

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