Yes it's here...Summer at last!

We have waited long enough to finally strip away those winter layers. We positively shivered through Christmas and wrapped up well for New Years Eve...but now we are eventually remembering why we all choose to live in this wonderful country!

So how to look good and what to wear for the next coming months? I have put together a few suggestions that may get you through to Autumn.

Nudes are Back

        Lace Trim Sheer Wrap                                                                                   Crip Linen Draw String Pants

This is a versatile look with a Ralph Lauren feel. The pants are from David Lawrance summer collection. The wrap top is flattering on most figures as the ruffles help those who may not be quite so well endowed! The top is also on the reduced rack at Laura Ashley.

Style Tip: Invest in some skin tone boy-leg briefs. Most white pants can be a little ?see through? and we don?t always feel like wearing G-strings.

Colours still Strong

High Waisted 60'S Skirt                    SUB SILKY TIE SHIRT                 Crisp Linen Blazer

The beauty about colour blocking is that everything doesn?t have to match. You can experiment to your hearts content. The Portmans red skirts sits beautifully across the hips, and can camoflage and problem thighs! The FCUK shirt, can be worn open or tied, and the Witchery Blazer is a staple for this seaon.

Style Tip: A must have for this season and beyond is the white or cream blazer. Team it with anything from dresses to shorts, it completes the outfit perfectly.

Vintage isn't getting any younger!

        Taffeta tie front dress                           Asymmetrical Trilby                                  Polly Plaited Sandal

The Vintage look is pretty and feminine, and very easy to wear. Accessories ?maketh the women? and this little wicker handbag from Laura Ashley gives this out fit a finishing touch.

Style Tip: Much of this seasons fabrics are dry clean only, so air your dresses on a hanger in the bathroom. The steam acts like an iron and refreshes the clothes beautifully. If you do get a stain on the fabric attend to it immediately dont leave it for the dry cleaner the next day. There are some great stain removers on the market now like ?stain goes? but always remember to read the manufacturers instructions!

The beauty about all these pieces is that they mix and match perfectly, so you are not restricted to one style

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The possibilities are endless.

This should help you transcend a season and until the leaves start falling and the days start closing in, you should feel confident in embracing a few different styles and outfits.

Happy Shopping

Gwen

For Fashion Stylists the New Year has begun with great gusto and passion.Abound with a smattering of BIG anniversaries, in history and the Art World, which will no doubt be reflected in the upcoming styles for 2012.

Manly, the iconic seaside town of the Northern Beaches is renowned for it’s fish & chips and languishing pines, however there is a stylish sophistication of Manly hiding in it’s lanes and side streets.

Three laps of the local shopping centre (in the middle of the day mind you), ½ hour looking for parking in your more specialised shopping epicentre, does not a Happy Christmas Spirit Make!!!!!

Summer… its well on its way to our shores. 

Bright, Glorious, Heavenly are just a few words to describe this wonderfully warm season.  It can have you running for the razor or gym in a heartbeat…  or in most cases the hottest new swimsuit you can get your sweaty little hands on.  But, and I do not say this without justified self experiences, it can also have you running the opposite direction wishing for the days of cosy layers to swathe those multitude of winter sins in.